After lifetime of advocacy, Sussman wins Volunteer Spirit Award

After lifetime of advocacy, Sussman wins Volunteer Spirit Award

BY MARIA BROWNSELL Sometimes in our day to day lives of working and taking care of our families, we forget about those who are less fortunate. We forget about those people who don’t have food, shelter, and don’t feel safe. Luckily, people like Diane Sussman exist in Rockland County. Sussman is being awarded the 2014 […]

TIMELINES 4/17/14

U.S. Navy discovers method for turning seawater into jet fuel Researchers with the U.S. Navy announced last Tuesday they had made a major breakthrough in fuel technology which could allow them to convert seawater into jet fuel. The scientists have discovered a method of breaking down seawater into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the first step in […]

Hepatitis A detected in Nyack restaurant; over 300 receive free vaccines

Hepatitis A detected in Nyack restaurant; over 300 receive free vaccines

A confirmed case of acute Hepatitis A was identified in a food handler at the La Fontana restaurant in Nyack, the county Health Dept. revealed last week. Exposure to the Hepatitis A virus could have occurred between March 19 and April 1, 2014 from the food handler, who had acquired the virus while overseas. The […]

Occupational Therapists: Healers dedicated to helping patients develop skills for daily living

Occupational Therapists: Healers dedicated to helping patients develop skills for daily living

BY BARRY WARNER April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month and the growth in Rockland County’s, as well as America’s elderly population, is expected to keep the job market for occupational therapists and certified occupational assistants especially favorable. We’ve all heard the term, but what is an occupational therapist, exactly? Occupational therapists have an overriding goal, […]

THE MAMY WHO BUILT HER LITTLE PRINCE A KIDDIE PARK

During May and June at the Nyack Library, original artwork will be showcased by Nyack native, Russell Paul Fernando. He paints a vivid picture of his effervescent mother, Marguerite Rosmarie Fernando. Her sparkling international career with Pan American World Airways took her on a journey around the world that led her to America. Also featured […]

YOUTH BUREAU SEEKS TRAINERS FOR T.E.E.N. WORKS PROGRAM

NEW CITY, NY – The Rockland County Youth Bureau is seeking professional trainers to facilitate workforce preparation training to teens participating in the T.E.E.N. Works (Teen Employment Education Network) Program. T.E.E.N. Works is a 7-week program for teens and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21.  The program will offer pre-employment training and a possible paid […]