GOOD SAM HAS OPEN HOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ON MAY 11

Hospital officials say that area residents interested in volunteering at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center are invited to stop at the hospital between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 11. Volunteer services representatives will be available in the Good Samaritan Auditorium during those hours. Numerous opportunities are available for teens 14 and older and adults […]

Good Samaritan Completes Renovation of Chemical Dependency Unit

BY MICHAEL CAHILL Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern cut the ribbon on Wednesday to unveil its newly renovated Chemical Dependency Unit. Plenty of staff was on hand to witness the ribbon cutting, which took place after several short speeches and a blessing from the chaplain. The Chemical Dependancy Unity at Good Samaritan is currently in […]

Sacred Heart Annual Spring Fair a Hit

From April 11 to April 15, Sacred Heart Church in Suffern held their annual spring festival, equipped with dizzying rides, face painting, carnival food, gleeful children, and the parents who came along for the outing. With the summer-like weather, the fair was a hit, bringing smiles and joy to all who attended.

Antrim Playhouse Sets 2012-2013 Season

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Nice variety of dramas, comedies & musicals to be featured Antrim Playhouse announced the shows for its 2012 – 2013 season, which will kick off in September with the Tony winning play “I Hate Hamlet.” Marty Andreas, President of the Antrim Players, says that the season of six mainline shows is […]

Rockland County High School Students Participate in Mock State Senate

Last month students from Rockland County high schools joined students from all over New York to participate in the YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany. The 88 Rockland County students at the conference simulated the state government legislative process including the study of public issues, debate of public policy, writing of legislation and a […]

Annual Easter Egg Hunts Are a Joy for Kids

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON   Children enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs across the country, and across Rockland County last week. Pearl River restaurant and Irish pub, Emmett’s Castle at Blue Hill, located on the picturesque Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, offered brunch and an Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny. Mayor Dagan LaCorte […]