Etta James dies at 73 Legendary singer, Etta James, died at age 73 last Friday from complications resulting from her battle with leukemia. She had been in poor heath for a few years, having suffered from hepatitis C, as well as being diagnosed with dementia in 2009 and then was hospitalized the next year with […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Singersongwriter Joe Crookston at New City Ambulance Corps Building, January 22 at 2 p.m. Produced by Borderline Music Club. Tickets at 845-354-4586. – Kimmy Shwimmy Music at Bryant Park, New York January 21 and 22. Info at www.kidsfoodfestival.com. – “Dial M For Murder” directed by Melinda Pinto opens Friday, January […]
January 12 A Life Worth Living At 7 p.m. the Tappan Library welcomes Jennifer Probst, animal activist and multi-published author of A Life Worth Living. This book, written from a dog’s perspective, follows his journey from his initial abuse as a puppy, to a life-saving shelter, to his final home filled with love. Jennifer, owner of […]
Two New York Archbishops promoted to cardinal It was recently announced that New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will become a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. 61-year-old Dolan is one of 22 prelates who will be elevated to cardinal status at the Vatican on February 18. Governor Cuomo released this statement: “I would like to […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The Australian BeeGees Show, described as the definitive live celebration of decades of wonderful Beegees music, has been booked into the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Monday, March 12. Tickets at 914-592-2222 or broadwaytheatre.com. – The New York Blood Center will do a Blood Collection Drive Friday January 13 from 4 to […]
Nyack to send direct notification to residents during times of emergency Following the failure of NY-Alert to notify thousands of residents after local water was found to be tainted back in June, the Village of Nyack began to look elsewhere for a means of efficient communication. Now, while continuing to use NY-Alert, the village will […]