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Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge
Rocklanders Take To Hudson In Polar Plunge ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Decked out in everything from tutu's to scuba gear and fancy swimsuits, the Stony Point Seals are getting ready to take their annual plunge into the frigid waters of Hudson River on Sunday, Feb. 5 to raise money for local children with extreme medical needs. Now in its 18th year, this year's event on Super Bowl Sunday at the Grassy Point seawall will benefit Angelica Hicks, Aiyanna Faria, and Aris Gomez. Hicks is a 10-year-old who has suffered from Hirschsprung disease since she diagnosed with it as an infant. Hirschsprung disease is a condition that affects the la…

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by K Reakes
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Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred'
Upcoming Sonic Voyage Fest In Nyack Called 'Night Of The Living Shred' NYACK, N.Y. -- If you are a head-banging metal head who just happens to like classic music then the Sonic Voyage Fest -- The Night of the Living Shred on Friday, Feb. 10 in Nyack is your type of concert. Still confused?  Think "Flight of the Bumble Bee," added to Megadeth played really fast and there you have it -- prog shred music. "There will be a lot of head banging going on," said Anne Leighton, one of the founders of the annual festival that also tours around the country. "I would imagine there are a lot of chiropractic appointments the following day."  …

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by K Reakes
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Town Of Cortlandt Hosting Public Forum On Indian Point Closure Town Of Cortlandt Hosting Public Forum On Indian Point Closure
Town Of Cortlandt Hosting Public Forum On Indian Point Closure CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Residents concerned about the impact the closure of Indian Point will have on the Town of Cortlandt and the surrounding area will have a chance to ask questions and learn about the challenges during a special forum on Thursday. The forum, at 7 p.m. at the Muriel H. Morabito Community, 29 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt Manor, will address such topics as the loss of jobs, reclamation of the site, the effect on taxes, as well as other issues. Those attending the event include Town of Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi and the Town Board; Congresswoman Nita Lowey representative S…

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Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet
Ramapo MLK Day Event Brings Diverse Groups Together To 'Save' Planet SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- More than 100 nonprofit, faith-based, environmental and other organizations will be gathering in Spring Valley Monday, Jan. 16, not only to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to offer a message of hope about the fate of the planet itself, said Marc Pessin. Pessin, lead organizer of the Save the Planet Unity Celebration, the largest MLK event in the region, said it’s all about solidarity and the environment. “I truly believe that if Dr. King were here today, it would be his biggest concern; after all, if we don’t have a planet, how can we fight for…

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by Carol Reif
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Rockland Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse Rockland Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse
Rockland Forum Targets Teen Substance Abuse NYACK, N.Y. -- A local group is hoping to clear up a lot of misconceptions about young people and substance abuse at a public forum in Nyack. The Our Community Against Drug Abuse (OCADA) event, which will feature a panel of experts, is set for Thursday, Jan. 17, at Nyack Seaport, 21 Burd St. The town hall-style event is titled: “A Perfect Storm: Battling Misconceptions and the Health Crisis of Underage Drinking and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth.” It is one of several OCADA plans to host in 2017. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m. Leading the discussion wi…

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by Carol Reif
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Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown
Chance To Learn, Better Understand Dementia In Clarkstown NANUET, N.Y. – The Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a pair of events this December to educate people about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions. “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behavior,” is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 at Meals on Wheels, 121 W. Nyack Road, Nanuet, according to a statement from the Alzheimer's Association. On Dec. 20, the group is to offer a “Virtual Dementia Tour” in 30-minute sessions from 5 – 8 p.m. at Meals on Wheels, the Alzheimer’s Association said. The first event, which includes a complimentary lunch, aims to…

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by James O'Rourke
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DV Home Cooking: Hudson Valley Mom Creates Pizza With Pizazz DV Home Cooking: Hudson Valley Mom Creates Pizza With Pizazz
DV Home Cooking: Hudson Valley Mom Creates Pizza With Pizazz DV Home Cooking is devoted to readers and their recipes. All we ask is that you're a home cook, not a professional chef. Got a favorite dish you want to share? Send it, along with the story behind it, to DVHomeCooking@dailyvoice.com. Home Cook: Michelle Casey, Yorktown Heights, blogger at www.mangiamichelle.com Story Behind The Recipe: "I'm a pizza fanatic. I could eat pizza every day of the week. My love for pizza started when I was a kid, but then blossomed as an adult. Before we had our children, my husband and I visited Italy a couple of times, and it was then that my love for pizz…

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by Michelle Casey
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Keep Rockland Beautiful Gala To Honor Businesses, Educators Keep Rockland Beautiful Gala To Honor Businesses, Educators
Keep Rockland Beautiful Gala To Honor Businesses, Educators ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Keep Rockland Beautiful is holding its Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center in Palisades. The event, which also serves as the group's major fund-raising effort of the year, will include dinner, a world fusion performance by pianist John McDowell with Michael Wimberly on the djembe, an upcycled art and photography display, a silent auction and raffle. A wine-tasting with Julie Belardinelli, independent wine ambassador at Boisset Wine Living, will be conducted an hour before the gala. The 2016 awards a…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Alzheimer's or Dementia? Learn Warning Signs In Rockland Alzheimer's or Dementia? Learn Warning Signs In Rockland
Alzheimer's or Dementia? Learn Warning Signs In Rockland SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- Do you know the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia? Warning signs of memory loss? The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter offers several educational and support programs in the region. "The Basics: Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” will be on Monday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sloatsburg Library, 1 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg.  RSVP to (845)-753-2001. “Healthy living for your brain and body: Tips from the latest research,” is Monday, Nov. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Valley Cottage Library, 110 Route 303, Valley Cottage.  Lea…

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by Donna Christopher
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Get Spooked With Rockland County's List Of Halloween Fun Get Spooked With Rockland County's List Of Halloween Fun
Get Spooked With Rockland County's List Of Halloween Fun ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Looking for some family-friendly Halloween fun this weekend? Rockland County is full of spooky events meant for young and young at heart. Rockland Boulders Field of Screamz When: Oct. 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona What to expect: Admission is $12 for one of the scariest haunted houses in the county. Saturday is the last night to for Field of Screamz. Clarkstown Goblin Parade When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Where: Congers Lake State Park, Congers What: Hayride, costume jud…

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Rockland County Calendar Helps Promote Events, Avoid Conflicts Rockland County Calendar Helps Promote Events, Avoid Conflicts
Rockland County Calendar Helps Promote Events, Avoid Conflicts Nonprofits and business groups planning a Rockland County event who want to ensure it doesn't conflict with another can make use of a free online tool devised by a local public relations president."One of the most challenging tasks of any organization is planning when to hold an event. There are holidays to consider, school breaks, and of course, other area events," said Risa Hoag, President of GMG Public Relations. "The second biggest challenge is promotion."  Hoag decided it was time to facilitate this process for the people of Rockland.   “I am extremely fortunate to w…

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by Cindy Capitani
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Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M
Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter held five walks around its seven-county region over the past few weeks, starting with the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25 at White Plains High School and ending with the Putnam walk on Oct. 16 at the Putnam Office for Senior Resources in Carmel. Walks were also held in Montgomery, Pomona and on the Walkway Over the Hudson between Highland and Poughkeepsie. The events are expected to raise a record high of about $1 million to support families living with the disease and fund research seeking a cure. “I’m proud to see such gro…

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by Jay Waitkus