With the rising temperatures comes the return of outdoor pests — and as some of nature’s most deceptive critters, ticks can carry a multitude of diseases and health risks.While not all ticks can spread disease and not all bites will make you sick, it’s still important to learn how to properly protect yourself against bites because the diseases that ticks carry are becoming more and more ...

Are you emotionally exhausted, cynical and feeling hopeless? You could be experiencing burnout, which is now being considered a legitimate public health crisis by Harvard as well as several health organizations.Burnout is more than just having a tough day or week — psychologist Sheryl Ziegler, the author of “Mommy Burnout,” published last year, describes the condition as “chronic ...

Five businesses have been cited following an underage drinking inspection conducted by the Orangetown Police Department and the New York State Liquor Authority on Thursday, April 18.The inspections took place at numerous locations throughout the Town and Village of Nyack, police say.The businesses that received underage drinking citations are:Dino Mart (592 Route 303 in Blauvelt)Nick’s ...

A man from Stony Point is facing charges after he allegedly stole a purse from a ShopRite store in Pearl River, according to police.Orangetown Police say they responded to a Pearl River ShopRite store (26 North Middletown Road) on Thursday, April 18 around 6:30 p.m. on the report of a suspicious male roaming the aisles without making a purchase.Loss prevention had allegedly spotted the ...

Rockland County will hold a free one-hour Narcan training session open to the public, County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Mental Health Michael Leitzes announced.The training is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Rockland County Legislative Chambers (11 New Hempstead Road in New City). Check-ins start at 9 a.m.The training is open to everyone over the age of 18. ...

Ocean State Job Lot is celebrating the opening of a new store in Nanuet.The leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island has stores throughout New England, New Jersey and New York. The new 38,000-square-foot store is located at 122 East Route 59 in Nanuet.A total of 50 new jobs are available as a result of the opening, which makes the 13th location in New York.The ...

The 20th Annual Construction Career Day at Rockland Community College in Suffern drew more than 750 high school student attendees, according to a county release.The event consisted of representation from skilled workers of more than 15 different building and construction trades.Workers carried out hands-on demonstrations using tools and materials of their trade. Students were able to ...

Stop by the Palisades Center between Thursday, April 18 and Sunday, April 28 to participate in the Rockland Free Fair — a 10-day event featuring amusement rides, carnival games and more.The fair will operate in Parking Lot J across from Home Depot from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 and 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. between Friday, April 19 and Sunday, April 28.Riders 36 inches or taller ...

The Spring Rockland Repair Cafe has been scheduled for Sunday, May 5, according to County Executive Ed Day.The event is intended to pair volunteer Repair Coaches, who are neighbors with DIY expertise, with those who bring in items that need to be repaired, such as computers, lamps, clothing, small appliances, toys, electronics and more.Anything that can be carried in by an individual ...

An off-duty Orange & Rockland Utilities employee successfully thwarted an attempted phone scam.Shoko Saito, a senior specialist in O&R’s Corporate Affairs Department, said she stopped by Walgreens in New City on Saturday, April 6. Saito was in line at the check-out counter when she said Pearl River Carwash owner Raymond Ahmadi rushed into the store with his cell phone on ...