Clarkstown's 225th Anniversary Exhibit Opens Clarkstown's 225th Anniversary Exhibit Opens
Clarkstown's 225th Anniversary Exhibit Opens Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board opened the town’s 225th anniversary historical exhibit at Town Hall in New City this past Wednesday night. The exhibit represents 10 themes which encompass Clarkstown’s rich history consisting of photographs, artifacts, and documents that have been generously donated or loaned to the town.  Also on display is artwork and essays from Clarkstown students, who were were asked to submit artwork either using the plein-air style of drawing, a historic site in Clarkstown, or what the Witch of West Nyack might have looked like.  The essays w…
Rockland Realtor Writes Erotic Thriller, Hosts Nanuet Launch Party Rockland Realtor Writes Erotic Thriller, Hosts Nanuet Launch Party
Rockland Realtor Writes Erotic Thriller, Hosts Nanuet Launch Party NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Dawn Barclay, who works as a local real estate agent, has taken the old adage "write what you know" to heart, albeit with a host of imaginative twists and turns. Writing under the pseudonym DM Barr, her debut novel, "Expired Listings" is, explained the New City resident, a "kinky and satiric fictional peek into both the inner workings of the real estate community and the world of BDSM" aka bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism. A launch/signing party, sponsored by Barry J. Dorfman of Liberty Mutual Insurance and Amanda Casey of Residential Ho…
Come 'Walk To End Alzheimers' In Pomona Come 'Walk To End Alzheimers' In Pomona
Come 'Walk To End Alzheimers' In Pomona POMONA, N.Y. - The Rockland Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9 in Pomona. The walk will take place at the Palisades Credit Union Park and is part of the national Walk to End Alzheimer's, the largest such event in the country to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research programs.  Those who participate will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical-study enrollment, and support programs and services. The walk is open to all ages and last year raised more than $77 million nationwide for the cause.  This year $144,287 was …
Congers Ultimate Yard Sale, Flea Market Rained Out, Makeup Date Announced Congers Ultimate Yard Sale, Flea Market Rained Out, Makeup Date Announced
Congers Ultimate Yard Sale, Flea Market Rained Out, Makeup Date Announced CONGERS, N.Y. -- The rain may have put a damper on the fifth annual Congers Ultimate Yard Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, but the sun will come out again -- hopefully for the event's scheduled rain date this weekend.The yard sale and flea market is now scheduled from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to the Veterans Memorial Association of Congers, Inc. (VMA), the local group organizing the event. In 2015, more than 60 vendors attended the market to offer their goods and wares. This year, even more are expected, according to the VMA, which said that space is still available fo…
Like Pumpkin Beer? Head To Nanuet This Weekend Like Pumpkin Beer? Head To Nanuet This Weekend
Like Pumpkin Beer? Head To Nanuet This Weekend NANUET, N.Y. – Beer lovers can kick off October, not by carving pumpkins, but by quaffing alcoholic beverages made from the ubiquitous orange squash at a Nanuet gastropub this weekend. Growler & Gill says it has lined up a dozen pumpkin beers and ciders for Saturday’s event. Among them are Southern Tier’s Pumpking, Warlock Pumpkin Stout, Schlafly Pumpkin and McKenzie Pumpkin Cider. New this year is Breckenridge Brewery’s Nitro Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s a stout made with dark roasted malts and cold pressed coffee beans. The dominant notes are vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The…
Protect Yourself: Merrill Lynch Montvale Talks Identity Theft Protect Yourself: Merrill Lynch Montvale Talks Identity Theft
Protect Yourself: Merrill Lynch Montvale Talks Identity Theft FORT LEE, N.J. -- Identity theft and online fraud are continuing problems, and two experts from Merrill Lynch will present a free seminar at the Fort Lee Library on Thursday.These threats include someone using your credit card number without your permission, gaining access to your bank accounts and taking over your email. Knowing more about the issues can help you protect yourself, reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud, and be more secure, both online and off. Joseph Grant and Christopher Stewart will lead the seminar. Grant joined Merrill Lynch's Montvale office as a financial adviser…
Comedy Night Returns To Skyline Lake Comedy Night Returns To Skyline Lake
Comedy Night Returns To Skyline Lake RINGWOOD, N.J. -- It's almost time for comedy night at the Skyline Lake Firehouse in Ringwood. The Skyline Lake Fire Department (SLFD) will be holding its next semi-annual Comedy Night on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35 each, and include food, beverages and comedy. Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. To purchase tickets, see any SLFD firefighter, leave a message at 973-835-4797, send a message to the SLFD via Facebook, here, or go to the firehouse on a Thursday after 7 p.m. The Skyline Lake Firehouse is at 67 Edgewood Road.
Suffern's 40 Day Reset Among Health-Centric 'Good Life Ridgewood' Vendors Suffern's 40 Day Reset Among Health-Centric 'Good Life Ridgewood' Vendors
Suffern's 40 Day Reset Among Health-Centric 'Good Life Ridgewood' Vendors RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — More than 50 local health providers and organizations will come together in Ridgewood's Memorial Park at Van Neste Square Sept. 25. Good Life Ridgewood and will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The Ridgewood Health Department and Parks and Recreation will host medical professionals, health screeners, vendors and entertainers as part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign. Vendors include: Racefaster (Ridgewood) The Valley Hospital Evolved Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (Ridgewood) Necessity Bags, LLC (Amanda Fredericks, Ramsey) Health Barn USA (Ridgewood) Jean…
Professional Rodeo Gallops Into Tappan This Weekend Professional Rodeo Gallops Into Tappan This Weekend
Professional Rodeo Gallops Into Tappan This Weekend TAPPAN, N.Y. -- Nanuet-based Venture Foundation is partnering with a professional rodeo to bring a touch of the Wild West to the Rockland County area this weekend.This is the first time that Venture Foundation joins with Mason and Shriners to present the event. It will benefit Camp Venture, a program for the developmentally disabled, along with Mason and Shriners. The rodeo shows start at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, but there will be a variety of activities available from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, including games, pony rides, food vendors and more. It all takes place at German Masonic Park…
WWE Superstar Comes To Cresskill WWE Superstar Comes To Cresskill
WWE Superstar Comes To Cresskill CRESSKILL, N.J. — WrestlePro is coming to Cresskill on Oct. 14. Former WWE superstar Santino Marella and others will be at the Cresskill Community Center at 6 p.m. with an 8 p.m. bell time. Tickets start at $20. CLICK HERE for more.
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Sets Adorable Fall Fest Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Sets Adorable Fall Fest
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Sets Adorable Fall Fest OAKLAND, N.J. — An adorable fall festival is coming to Oakland next month, thanks to Rampo-Bergen Animal Refuge. Pitbulls and Pumpkins will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Shelter Lane shelter from noon to 4 p.m. In honor of Pitbull Awareness Month, the event will feature crafts, face-painting,art, food trucks, vendors, give-aways, family photos, adoptable animals and more. CLICK HERE for more.
Viking Ship Sailing Down Hudson Stops In Croton-on-Hudson, Heads To NYC Viking Ship Sailing Down Hudson Stops In Croton-on-Hudson, Heads To NYC
Viking Ship Sailing Down Hudson Stops In Croton-on-Hudson, Heads To NYC No, you weren’t imagining things; that really was a Viking dragon ship you spied sailing down the mighty Hudson River this week. The Draken Harald Hårfagre (Dragon Harald Fairhair in English), a oaken vessel with red sails and a fierce beast glaring from its bow, left its home port of Haugesund, Norway in April, crossed the Atlantic, traversed waterways in Canada and meandered around the Great Lakes before heading down the Hudson. In 2014, the boat made its first ocean-going voyage from Norway to Liverpool, England, and back. Dragons were carved on the bow and stern by superstitious seagoe…