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“ Here at Banchetto Feast, we go the extra mile to make you

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to perfection. Our Certified Black Angus Artisan Burgers paired

happy,” says owner Eddie Almeida. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary,

with thick-cut french fries or Caesar salad, are considered the best

Banchetto Feast is a true American success story. Eddie’s family orig-

burgers in the county.”

inally came from Portugal, and he has worked hard to build a very successful restaurant in Nanuet. On Christmas Eve alone, Banchetto served over 500 meals, and received 400 take-out orders.

“When the Holidays come around, there is no place I’d rather be,” says Eddie who is thankful to all his loyal customers that have supported him over the years. “I like working in the kitchen and enjoy all the wonderful friendships I’ve made here at Banchetto. I’m proud of the 37 employees who work for me here: 80% have been with me for 14 years.”

The reason for our success is the family factor. Kids come in with cleats after a ball game. The parents will order steak or seafood, and the kids will order brick-oven pizza.

Banchetto Feast Owner Eddie Almeida

Eddie’s love for his work shows in the wide variety of options you find on the menu. “Our Italian-American Menu is amazing, and people cannot get enough of our steaks, chops, seafood, lobster

Some of the most requested seafood items at Banchetto are

tails, risotto and brick-oven pizza.” There are also 10 free-range

Norwegian Salmon Francese, a lightly battered Alaskan Salmon

organic chicken dishes to choose from, and customers keep coming

cooked in a white wine lemon butter with baby artichoke hearts,

back for Banchetto Feast’s Al Dente Pasta served with Caesar

served over cappelini. Seafood Pescatore Rosso is one of the

Salad, Organic Whole Grain Pasta or Gluten Free Pasta available

most popular dishes. It has diver scallops, tender calamari, jumbo

upon request.

shrimp, fresh clams, Prince Edward Island Mussels & Alaskan Cod, slow-simmered in a Pomodoro sauce and served over linguine. Another

When it comes to choosing the choicest meat for his Prime Steaks,

Seafood Favorite is Shrimp & Scallops Scampi with Nueske Bacon.

Eddie knows to do his research. “Our Prime Steaks come from Canada where the cattle are bred to provide one of the best Prime

In addition to its delicious American Italian Menu, Banchetto Feast

Steaks. I actually spent two weeks there learning all about steaks,”

is known for their special martinis including favorites like Raspberry

Eddie explains.

Godiva Chocolate Martini, Banchetto Espresso Martini and Mango Martini, which has Bacardi Mango Fusion Rum, Mango Puree, a

“Here at Banchetto you get the best Prime Steak with all the sides

splash of Lemon-Lime Soda and finished with a fresh Mango.

for $39. Another favorite is New Zealand Rack of Lamb cooked

Always a customer favorite: Surf & Turf featuring Prime Steak and South African Lobster Tail.

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Once you’ve enjoyed a martini, you will want to stay for the bar specials: Crostini served over toasted Ciabatta Bread with Meatballs, Burrata, Smoked Salmon, Prosciutto & Mozzarella or Shrimp Scampi.

Banchetto is open seven days a week, and welcomes private parties, weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, and corporate luncheons.

Happy Hour runs from 3-6pm and from 9pm-11pm, and their Kids Menu starts at $10. On Valentine’s Day, every couple receives a rose before they enjoy a memorable dining experience.

Owner Eddie Almeida will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Banchetto Feast this year.

Banchetto Feast in Nanuet celebrates 15 years of serving happy customers.

Premium Martinis are popular cocktails at Banchetto Feast.

75 West Route 59, Nanuet 845-624-3070 banchettofeast.com or email Eddie at MotoF1Almeida@gmail.com.

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STRAWBERRY, ICE CREAM • 3 medium bananas, frozen • 3 cups strawberries, frozen • 1/3 cup coconut milk • 1/4 cup maple syrup • Pinch of sea salt Method: Allow the frozen fruit to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and BLITZ. You will probably have to stop the machine a few times and scrape down the sides.

Continue to blitz until the mixture is creamy. Serve immediately or place the ice cream in an airtight container and freeze.

THE WELL FED YOGI Guilt-Free Treats for Your Sweetheart Why not celebrate Valentine’s Day by making

to it can be a good option. I’ve used coconut

some sweet treats that are heart-healthy for

sugar as it is slightly better for you than highly

your love? The following are all delicious and

processed white sugar. Any way you slice

completely plant-based. I promise there’s

it, sugar is still sugar but at least coconut

not one drop of cholesterol in these recipes

sugar is lower on the glycemic index and

despite their decedent taste. I have suggested

does contain small amounts of minerals,

using spelt flour which is a lovely healthy

antioxidants and fiber. Processed white sugar

alternative to all purpose. It has more fiber and

on the other hand cannot lay claim to any of

is a good source of vitamin B2, manganese,

this. It’s amazing to me how fantastic these

niacin, copper and phosphorus. It does

alternatives taste and happily are better for

have a coarser texture than the very finely

your heart and general health. Here’s to

milled all purpose flour so sometimes going

guilt-free deliciousness to you and your love.

50/50 with all purpose flour to get you used

Happy Valentine’s Day.

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CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE

RASPBERRY OAT BARS

• 2 1/4 cups spelt flour (all purpose if you prefer - or try 50/50 ratio)

For the base

• 1 1/2 cups coconut sugar

• 1 cup gluten-free old fashioned oats

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup coconut sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

• 1/2 cup non-dairy butter (I used Earth’s balance)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup whole grain spelt flour

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• 14 oz can of coconut milk • 3/4 cup vegetable oil

For the filling

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup raspberry jam (sugar free best quality)

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips Additions for the topping Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

• 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon chia seeds

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2-3 tablespoons water - if needed

Method: Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch pan. Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large

Method:

bowl mix the ingredients for the base. Using your hands create a coarse

Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour a large bundt pan. In a

crumbly mixture (as if you’re making a crumble or crisp). Press two thirds

large bowl combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and

of the mixture into the base of the pan. Press down firmly. Mix together

salt. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the flour to mix with the chocolate chips.

the jam and vanilla extract and carefully spread over the base stopping

In another bowl whisk together the coconut milk, oil, vinegar and vanilla

to give a 1/4 inch margin without any of the mixture at the edges.

extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently combine. Don’t

Add the additions for the topping to the reserved base mixture. Combine

whisk or over beat. Toss the chocolate chips in the reserved 1 table-

well. Sprinkle over the top of the jam.

spoon of flour then add to the mixture and fold in. Pour the batter into

Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until JUST turning golden.

the bundt cake and place on the middle rack in the preheated oven.

Allow to thoroughly cool before cutting and serving.

Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Turn out onto a cooling rack to cool thoroughly before glazing. To make the glaze, melt the coconut oil in the microwave. Add the confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and whisk well. If the mixture is too liquidly add a little more confectioner’s sugar. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.

When you’re happy with the consistency spoon the glaze over the cake.

Allow to set, then serve and enjoy.

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VICOLO ITALIAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY with entertainment and flowers

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RILEY

Are you looking for a great place to bring your family or a loved one for a special dining experience on Valentine’s Day? At Vicolo, your special lady will be treated like a Queen and given a rose in her honor.

Rocklanders and people from Bergen County are flocking to Vicolo, the fine Italian restaurant tucked into the popular Bi-State Shopping Center in Old Tappan, New Jersey. Whether your tastes are traditional or avant-garde, Vicolo’s palate-pleasing lunches and dinners will have you singing its praises. At a recent visit at this popular restaurant, the Kousoulas Family were dining with their granddaughters and came over to owner Beny Qosaj and said, “The food here is wonderfully prepared, and the service is impeccable. That’s why I come here so often. Thank you for a memorable dining experience.”

Vicolo Ristorante has the warmth, charm and friendliness of your favorite neighborhood spot. For eight years, it has delighted diners of all ages, families, romantic couples and music lovers especially on weekends.

Joe, a retired lawyer said, “I love Vicolo because the food is fabulous and because Neil Dankman’s crowd-pleasing singing voice sounds similar to Bobby Darin, Elvis, Sinatra and Willie Nelson.”

Interior of Vicolo Ristorante

Many newspapers and magazines have written articles extolling the cuisine, ambiance and service at Vicolo. Here is what Zagat said, “The many specialties continue to be creatively presented. Their Lobster and

Father Wojciech, the Pastor of Our Lady of Victory is a regular at Vicolo

Shrimp in Brandy Cream Sauce along with Zuppa di Risotto Pescator

and says it’s a wonderful place. “I once met a couple here, and we

are luscious. Veal Chop Fiorentina followed by spinach, mozzarella and

became good friends. They have invited me to dinner several times,

Marsala wine will ensure the success of Cupid’s arrow when you go for

and we sit and talk. There was a 94-year-old woman whom I was able

a romantic dinner.”

to counsel along with others while we ate and celebrated life. Often I feel I do Holy Work here. Beny is a wonderful restaurateur, he greets

Everybody loves Vicolo’s buy one get one free dinners Sunday through

people like family and is generous with his servings.”

Thursday, especially families. Beny said, “We have a tremendous wine list, an extensive menu and an express lunch menu at $9.95. We offer

Beny confesses his secret to his success: “My father owns II Vicolo in

an early bird special from 4pm-6pm for $15-$19.95. We also have a

Torino, Italy, and he sends me chefs with their secret Italian recipes

catering menu, and 15% off your take-out. We are available for private

passed down through the ages. When you offer great service, deli-

parties and any kind of special occasion or corporate event. Just call

cious food, plus wonderful entertainment every Friday and Saturday

me at 201-497-8777, and I’ll take care of everything.”

night, from 7:30pm-11pm, you have success.”

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Exterior of Vicolo Ristorante located in the Bi-State Plaza in Old Tappan, NJ.

The Kousoulas Family with Beny (2nd from the right).

With so many options on the menu, it is hard to choose what to order.

Beny recommends ORATA, pan-seared fish, over arugula, balsamic truffle oil and wine sauce. Another favorite is homemade tagliaolini norma which is eggplant, fresh tomatoes, basil and ricotta cheese. People love Vicolo’s rack of lamb, a mustard and herb-crusted rack of lamb.

Then there is rib eye steak with spinach and fried onion rings. Whatever the occasion, or no occasion at all, be sure to visit Vicolo soon and try

Vicolo Ristorante 20 22A Bi-State Plaza, 216 Old Tappan Road Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777 vicoloristorante.com

these favorites.

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We poured so much Gruet sparkling rosé over the holidays. Everyone

taste as close to French Champagne as possible. All of the Gruet line

loved it so we thought you might like some background. The first

gets great points from wine critics. So, the next time you’re in the mood

grapes planted in New Mexico were in 1629 by a Franciscan Friar

for excellent sparkling wine just ask for groo-ay, the “t” is silent!

and a Capuchin Monk in the Rio Grande Valley.

Over the years the wine industry in New Mexico declined due to floods in the Rio Grande, the extreme cold and then the Prohibition era, which just about wiped out winemaking. Just a few wineries remained in operation open for the production of sacramental wines.

Winemaking in New Mexico suffered for many years even after the repeal of Prohibition, and in 1978 the government stepped in and started a program to encourage the winemakers to plant French hybrids. Now there are over 60 wineries in the state.

Pi ck O ur th e of nth Mo

LaViňa winery is the oldest continuously operated winery founded in 1977. La Chiripada winery, a favorite of ours, is the oldest continuously family-run winery in the state, also since 1977. It is a small family winery located 50 miles north of Sante Fe. There are three AVA’s in New Mexico, Mesilla Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley and Mimbres. Mesilla Valley is dry and hot and a portion lies in the state of Texas. They make a lot of red wines! Middle Watershed Rio Grande is large, 278,000 + acres, running from Sante Fe to south of Albuquerque. It has warm days and cool nights. The students of New Mexico State University study viticulture here. Mimbres is in the SW by Silver City. Vines are planted high above the Mimbres River at 4,000 – 6,000 feet. It is so desert-like that irrigation is a must.

One of our favorite American sparklers comes from New Mexico outside of Albuquerque. Gruet was founded in 1984 by a French family. At age 7, Laurent Gruet remembers watching his father Gilbert working at the family winery Gruet et Fils in Bethon, France. It wasn’t long before Laurent himself began washing bottles, cleaning tanks, bottling and of course tasting. After years of experience and hard work he crafted his first bubbly for the Champagne house of Gruet et Fils in 1981 in Bethon, France.

In the early 1980’s Laurent’s father Gilbert Gruet was searching the SW corner of the US to plant vineyards. He had connections to a group of Europeans who had already planted vines in New Mexico.

Upon examining the conditions of the area which included sandy, loamy soil and the diurnal swings of temperature which are crucial to maintaining the requisite grape acidity, he decided to invest in property. In 1984 Laurent and his sister Nathalie moved to Albuquerque with their parents and started the Gruet winery. Their first public release was 1989. Their bubblies are in the French Method Champenoise, which has more body and flavor. The goal is for their wines to

Gruet is an ideal choice for a sparking wine. You can pick one up at the Nyack Wine Cellar on 43 South Broadway.

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OPENING ALERT NEW BREWERY COMING TO BEACON, NY

STORY BY ANGELINE SHERIDAN | PHOTO BY INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING

Industrial Arts Brewing, based in Garnerville, recently announced plans to open a second brewery, taproom, and event space at 511 Fishkill Ave in Beacon, New York. Immediate plans for the 150,000 square foot facility includes a tasting room, outdoor seating with panoramic views of Mount Beacon, to-go beer and food truck partners.

The opening of the new location is expected to happen late spring 2019.

Industrial Arts currently distributes beer in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Japan. Its original location, which opened in August 2016, will be creating more jobs by expanding the current taproom to accommodate more guests and adding hi-tech brewing and packaging equipment, as well as additional tanks. “We are excited to continue to help make the Hudson Valley the premier destination for beer tourism in New York State,� says Sofia Barbaresco, General Manager.

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Pied a Terre in Nyack features a wide assortment of trendy women’s wear as well as home decor including works from local artists.

INSPIRATION FOR ROMANCE Rivertown’s Gift Guide STORY BY ANGELINE SHERIDAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA FINCH

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Rivertown editor Angeline Sheridan and photographer Samantha

Finch visited some of their favorite stores in Nyack to find just the thing to get you in the mood for love.

Forget the conversation hearts. Try these unique, fun ways to say “I Love You” 1. Wear your heart on your wrist with these sweet bracelets at Pied a Terre.

2. Feel loved every morning with this “xoxo” mug from Gene Reed.

3. You’ll never lose these “LOVE” keys found at Gene Reed, inspired by antique barrel keys.

4. Milagros, a Mexican-inspired charm, represents the love that one person feels for another.

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Foodies’ Delight The fantastic selection of artisanal cheeses from all over the world, as well as a wide range of charcuterie and spreads at Simard & Co (photo 1 and 4) will get you in the mood for love.

Wine enthusiasts should head over to Nyack Wine Cellar and grab a bottle of Vertice Duoro Grande Reserva 2013 or a Julia James Pinot Noir to celebrate Valentine’s Day (photo 2) You can find unique gifts for men at Gene Reed like this decanter and decanter tag (photo 3).

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Home is Where the Heart is 1. Get cozy with your loved one with these fuzzy slippers and stuffed animals from Pied a Terre.

2. Enjoy a spa day at home with lavender scented soaps and candles, spa mask and beautiful bralette at Maria Luisa.

3. Snuggle in bed with a good book. Check out local author Mark Dery’s “Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey,” a New York Times Editor’s choice, at Pickwick Book Shop.

4. Commemorate the iconic Tappan Zee Bridge with charming rustic houseware items from Pied a Terre.

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LET’S ASK CANDICE Simple solutions for all your decorating needs Dear Candice, I have a major dilemma. My husband

To decorate your bedroom, use a deeper

Over the toilet, add a contemporary piece

and I plan to update our master bedroom

color gray comforter. Purchase the same

of artwork with red accents. If you use a

and bath. We plan to paint and decorate.

color for euro shams, and add white pillow

shower curtain, use a tailored stripe in gray

The problem is I love the color red, and my

shams on top of the euro shams. Bring in

and white. Use white bath towels and layer

husband does not. However, he has agreed

your red, gray, and white together by getting

with red hand towels.

that I can use red but not to overdo it. Our

toss pillows in a print. Windows treatments

look is contemporary. We are keeping our

should be simple on white.

design wishes granted.

furniture in our bedroom, which we purchased two years ago. It is white-washed wood. Our

For a splash of red, include a red throw at

bathroom fixtures are white. I appreciate

the end of the bed. Over the bed add a

any suggestions.

painting with touches of red. Also, tabletop

Maggie, Pearl River

Dear Maggie,

Now you and your husband both get your

Enjoy and have fun with your project.

accessories can have your desired red color.

Prominent interior designer Candice A. Boyle,

Now for your bathroom. Paint the walls the

Decorator for a Day, writes every month to

same color as your bedroom but two shades

help readers with their design and decorating

darker. Making the bathroom a little darker

problems. You can call her at 845-358-6567

brings in a little space definition.

or email her at cbcreates2014@gmail.com

I have some great suggestions to update your master bedroom and bath. It is great

For the bathroom accessories, I suggest

that you are starting with a white palette.

polished chrome for your tissue box cover,

The color gray is the new neutral. I suggest

waste basket, and soap dispenser. On top of

you use a soft light gray on the walls.

the toilet tank, add a small floral arrangement.

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ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS A place to call home, to live & love, yesterday, today and tomorrow!

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RILEY

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The Rivertowns, the Nyacks. A welcoming community filled with

history and perfect for today’s family and active lifestyle. 29 Division in South Nyack is a quintessential example of a Queen Anne Victorian of that period and style. Built in 1894 by notable architects Marshall and Henry Emery for Charles and Harriet McElroy and his family. Charles McElroy was a respected builder and Mayor of South Nyack in the early 1900s, where he led the dedication of the Nyack “Carnegie” library. His portrait can be seen in the Nyack library and in a family treasured lithograph that hangs in 29 Division today and will remain in the home to be handed down to its new owners. Many people have admired Nyack and its very distinctive “look” – no other Rivertown has quite the same swagger, quite the same panache – and one of the major reasons is the Architectural Firm of Marshall and Henry Emery. By designing and building so many Nyack structures such as the YMCA, the Carnegie Library, St. Ann’s Church, St. Paul’s Church, the Emery brothers basically defined the “Nyack Style”. This picture-perfect Queen Anne Victorian represents the epitome of “The Nyack House”.

The current owners are only the third family to live in the home. They have lovingly restored this Grande Lady to its vintage Emery style, while

Greeting you is the wide gracious wraparound porch with mahogany

still making this a home that meets today’s family needs. The Campagna

flooring welcoming you to partake in the feeling of “the love and warmth

family purchased this home in the summer of 2011, and have spent

of family, experienced yesterday and today by the current owners’ active

countless hours removing layers of paint, uncovering the original brick

family lifestyle”. Open the heirloom front door and enter the Grande

wall in the kitchen, restoring the home’s doorknobs and hinges throughout

Foyer, admiring the period woodwork throughout and the sweeping

and restored all the double hung window chains and weights, having

oak staircase with rare curved stained glass windows soaring to the

them expertly reinstalled. Using craftsman familiar with period homes

second floor. Unlike many other homes of the period, the wood on the

as resources, bit by bit they uncovered the past, like the original William

first floor did not require renovation.

Morris wallpaper from 1895 in a second floor bedroom. The public

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rooms, living room, dining room and former parlor feature nine-foot arched ceilings and eight-foot fully functional solid oak pocket doors.

The dining room has beautiful inlaid oak floors. The home’s design cleverly includes oversize windows wrapping the structure from East to West, capturing every ray of natural lighting from dawn until dusk. High-end modern appliances seamlessly blend into the hearth, brick and warm woods of the classic style Kitchen. It even includes such “Upstairs Downstairs” touches as a pass-through and back staircase! The fully fenced rear yard contains another unique feature: the Sears & Roebuck garage with barn doors, one of the few remaining Sears structures in the county.

So what makes this the perfect place to live? It’s all about LOCATION! South Nyack offers an urban lifestyle in a picturesque suburban setting, filled with shops, multi-cultural restaurants, community activities and enough cultural events to meet anyone’s interest. Imagine your family sitting on one of the prettiest streets in Nyack, just steps away from the majestic Hudson River, nature and walking trails, parks and town. It is also an easy commute to NYC, just minutes to major highways and public transportation.

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29 DIVISION AVENUE, NYACK, NY 5 Bedrooms

1.5 Baths

2994 SF*

.14 Acres

Built in 1893

Renovated 2016

Barbara Carroll

Taxes $18,491**

Asking $875,000

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30 min to NYC *SF does not include walk out basement or finished attic **Taxes do not reflect STAR exemption

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with Phil Bunton

I nodded sagely and lapsed into silence for

My beautiful wife Candice loves this time of

the next hour or so. But Candice and her total

day. She’s got at least two giant closets to lose

strangers were getting on like a house on fire.

herself in while she’s picking today’s outfit. But

“I love your hair. Where do you get it done?”

then she’s a very stylish woman. I’m not. The

“How many kids do you have?”

difference between us is she’s a fashionista.

“Have you seen that new boutique in New

I’m a fashion not-sa. In fact, you might just call

City? It has the most beautiful teaspoons.”

me a slob.

At the end of the evening, Bob and I shook

It’s a major social event for her. As she’s getting

hands and lied to each other. “It was so nice

dressed and beautified she talks to her friends

meeting you.”

on the phone, catches up on everybody’s lives.

When I’m dressed, Candice will say: Didn’t you

Our wives were laughing together and promising

look in the mirrors? Your hair’s standing on end

to meet up for a shopping trip next week. For

and your navy sweater doesn’t go with those

my part, I only have one thing to say: Bob and

black pants. Duh.

What’s Wrong With Men?

I are NEVER going to meet up for a shopping

I ask the question because of what happened

trip. We’ll spend the rest of our lives, savoring

to my wife Candice and I when we attended

our two conversational exchanges.

Just let me just have my breakfast.

a wedding the other day. It was a beautiful ceremony and Candice and I ended up sitting

Finally, here are some dumb jokes if you

with three lovely couples, whom we’d never

The Naked Truth

met before. Within minutes, Candice and the

I must confess I’m not a morning person. The

three women were chatting away like old, old

sound of birds chirping outside my window

friends.

drives me nuts.

On the male side of the table, it was very

But the thing I hate most is I hate getting

different - oh so pathetic. I turned to the guy

dressed. Don’t worry – I’m not planning to walk

nearest me - a nice fellow about my age.

naked down Main Street.

“Hi I’m Phil,” I said.

run out of things to say at a wedding: • Who can shave 20 times a day and still have a beard? A barber.

• I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. And then it dawned on me.

• I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I just

But the whole business of getting dressed is “Oh, hi,” he said, pausing while he presumably

such a waste of time. When I get up, I want

tried to recall his moniker. “I’m Bob.”

my breakfast and to start work. With nothing

We were so stunned by the apparent wisdom

in between.

can’t put it down.

• I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

of what we’d just said that we sat there for about ten minutes pondering what we were

Instead I have to shower, shave and – worst

• What do you call a dinosaur with an

going to say next.

of all, decide what I’m going to wear. Black

extensive vocabulary? A Thesaurus.

pants or navy. Roll neck sweater or V neck.

Finally I said: “Horrible weather, isn’t it?”

Black or navy socks. Dress shoes or sneakers.

“Yes,” he replied. “But just wait until Wednesday.”

It’s a tough job.

• Don’t worry about old age. It doesn’t last.

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they get to control. We will never eliminate risk, and we will never

Mahoney Group of Raymond James’s West Nyack office. No, not the

eliminate the potential for losses. But if we focus on the handful of

annual gift-giving expedition led by the bearded man in red. The

things in our power and do them effectively and repeatedly over a

Mahoney Group’s hopes of the “Santa Claus rally”, a frequently

long period of time, we are more likely to arrive at a better outcome.

occurring year-end stock market surge, disappear as the Dow Jones

That’s what we deliver to our clients.”

Industrial Average is on pace for its worst Christmas Eve trading day of all time.

“Volatility this time of year, certainly of this magnitude, can be unsettling for investors,” said Chris Mahoney, The Mahoney Group’s Managing Director and team leader. “We’ve been preparing our clients for this some time. As has been the case with past market shake-ups, this spell of losses presents an opportunity.”

The Mahoney Group recognizes many risks that clients face, particularly the stock market. The team’s core job is to help clients

Volatility cuts both ways. There is upside and downside volatility, both of which can present opportunities for investors. Our goal is to help client’s tune out all of the noise and make prudent decisions.

Phil Murphy, Mahoney Group Managing Director and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

understand and manage these risks by implementing and maintaining a disciplined investment process that, in conjunction with a client’s financial plan, can give them a greater likelihood of meeting their

These guiding principles have endeared The Mahoney Group to its

goals and objectives.

clients, fostering a level of trust in Rockland County and the surrounding area over several decades. In addition to working with families and

“When we talk about ‘risk’, clients often immediately think of the

individuals, the team also advises corporations and other institutional

market,” said Mark Marotta, Mahoney Group Managing Director.

clients on their retirement plans such as 401(k)s and pensions.

“Clients need to understand that risks like inflation and longevity risk can be just as impactful to their long-term outcome.”

“A major focus of our service model is to help plan sponsors carry out their fiduciary responsibilities,” said Managing Director Kevin

As Christmas comes and goes, a historically poor day in the markets

Mahoney. “But it’s important to remember that ultimate duty is to

gives way to a historically positive trading session: the Dow soars over

the thousands of employees covered by our plans. Particularly during

1,000 points higher on December 26th.

periods of volatility, we are their resource to help ensure they stay on track toward their goals.”

“Many of the best days in the market occur immediately following some of the worst,” explains Marotta. It’s important to stay the course.

As Chris Mahoney meets with a client in his office, with the New Year

Sometimes the best thing to do is to do nothing at all.”

and all its uncertainties approaching, the conversation turns. There is a palpable level of comfort. A discussion of the market and the

With a wealth of unique factors such as economic growth, Federal

investment portfolio leads to talk of the holidays and family: the

Reserve activity, domestic policy, trade and geopolitical turmoil

important things.

influencing markets, The Mahoney Group believes the volatility is here to stay.

The Mahoney Group’s Investment Policy Statements (IPS) outline a prudent and repeatable process based, in part, on the team’s conservative, long-term orientation. Each client receives an IPS that is designed to illustrate how the goals and objectives stated in the financial plan are expected to be met.

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YOU AND YOUR TAXES

Mortgage Interest Deductions – A Slippery Slope

With recent changes to the tax laws, many

Unless the homeowner has only had one

of my clients will see reductions in itemized

mortgage loan, the original purchase

deductions: mainly state and local taxes, and

mortgage for the property, and has never

home equity interest.

refinanced, the interest reported on the form 1098 issued by the lender is not the amount

While the loss of a deduction usually simplifies

of the interest that can be deducted on his tax

the tax code, repealing the home equity

return. When an existing acquisition debt loan

interest deduction substantially complicates

is refinanced, the new mortgage is treated

personal tax return preparation because of

as acquisition debt only up to the balance of

difficult tracking rules related to tax deductible

the old mortgage principal just prior to the

mortgage interest.

refinancing, plus any additional debt used to substantially improve the residence. Any

Previously the interest paid on up to $1 million

excess principal, including amounts used to

of debt to purchase or improve a personal

cover closing costs, is considered home equity

residence (acquisition debt) was fully tax

debt, and related interest is not tax deductible.

deductible. In addition, interest paid on up

In this case, you can avoid the home equity debt

to $100,000 of home equity debt, no matter

classification by refinancing only the principal

what the funds were used for, was also tax

from an acquisition debt mortgage and paying

deductible. Under the new law, only interest

all closing costs with separate funds.

paid on acquisition debt up to $750,000 is deductible. (Up to $1 million for debt that

For example: Joe and Gayle purchased a

existed as of 12/15/2017). Here’s the kicker:

home in 2014. They have a principal balance

Interest on home equity debt is no longer de-

on their original mortgage for $110,000 and

ductible.

no home equity debt. They refinanced their original mortgage in 2018 to get a better

Home equity debt is defined by the use of

rate, the closing cost for this new loan was

the money borrowed and not what the lender

$3,000, and the new mortgage’s principal

calls the loan. If you borrow what the lender

balance will be $113,000. Joe and Gayle

calls a home equity loan or open what the

now have acquisition debt of $110,000 and

lender calls a home equity line of credit, and

home equity debt of $3,000. Only the inter-

use the proceeds to pay for improvements to

est on the $110,000 portion is tax deductible.

your home, this loan is acquisition debt; the

Form 1098 issued by the lender will show the

interest on this debt is fully tax deductible up

interest paid on the entire debt. Their interest

to the $750,000 limit.

deduction will equal $110,000/$113,000 = 97.3% of the total mortgage interest reported on

It is crucial to keep separate track of acquisition

form 1098. If Joe and Gayle had refinanced

and home equity debt. Homeowners must

and borrowed a total of $200,000 in 2018,

go back to the original purchase mortgage

and used $40,000 of these funds to improve

for each property and forward through all

their home, their tax deductible interest

subsequent refinancing, borrowing and con-

would be limited to the interest on the original

solidation to separately identify acquisition

acquisition debt of $110,000 plus $40,000 of

debt and home equity debt.

additional acquisition debt. The $50,000 excess

would be considered home equity debt. Interest on the $50,000 would not be tax deductible since it was not used to improve the home and would not be considered acquisition debt.

Ask your CPA to help you to determine the amount of mortgage interest that you may deduct on your 2018 tax returns. He can help you to navigate the difficult tracking rules related to tax deductible mortgage interest.

Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty-five years. Visit joelux.com, for more tax saving ideas and tools, or to subscribe to his free monthly newsletter. Free initial consultations are available to new clients.

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Nestled atop Clausland Mountain, only 25 minutes north of New York City, overlooking the Hudson River, magical gardens and spec-

imen plantings, sits a zen like sanctuary, perfect for a weekend getaway or year-round blissfulness. This “Riverview Retreat” comes with a double lot, totaling .89 of an acre, approved and buildable, included in the sale price. Originally built in 1883 with impressive renovations in 2017, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom farmhouse mixes the best of old world charm and modern luxury with plenty of natural light and sweeping views throughout.

The oversized “treehouse style” deck is perfect for entertaining guests during the summer as you gaze out to the Hudson River.

Make your way from the deck into the chef’s eat-in kitchen, complete with granite counters and Viking range, more than ideal for large gatherings of friends and family. Through the kitchen rests a cozy family room with wood burning stove, custom built-in bookshelves and French doors that lead to gardens and a fenced in yard. One of the most impressive rooms on the main floor, with access to the deck, is a magnificent vaulted living room with walls of glass that take advantage of the surrounding views, like a perpetual mural that changes by the season.

Wide wooden plank floors in the dining room are complimented by floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at the natural landscapes of the mountaintop home. The upper level boasts a master bedroom, guest room and full bathroom that overlooks nature’s greatness. A finished lower level with an exposed stone façade to the original

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80 & 86 OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD, UPPER GRANDVIEW, NY 4 Bedrooms

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1895 SF

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Built in 1883

Renovated 2017

Taxes $22,022*

Asking $699,000

25 min to NYC

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foundation has its own entrance, two bedrooms and a full bathroom,

Adam, Ryan or Reed will be happy to give you a tour of 80 Old

which can easily be used as guest quarters or an in-law suite- the

Mountain Road in Upper Grandview, NY. Every Tuesday, between

current owner made $6,000 per month as an AirBnb!

11-1pm, you can tune in to watch “Ask Adam Live on Facebook” by going to facebook.com/baerhomes, including a live tour of this

This remarkable setting at 80 Old Mountain Road in Upper Grand-

“Riverview Retreat.”

view has endless possibilities to expand via the second lot; you could build another structure, a pool oasis, a house to sell, or leave

William Raveis Baer & McIntosh is a technology driven real estate

it as is. Best of all, you are minutes to the Village of Nyack and

firm with the global marketing power of the Northeast’s largest

downtown Piermont, two incredible Rivertowns with plenty of parks,

family-owned real estate company. They have 4 offices locally in

restaurants, galleries and nightlife.

Nyack, Piermont, Warwick and Northvale, NJ, and another 130 offices throughout the Northeast, including a dozen offices in

The “Riverview Retreat” just hit market for $699,000, including the

Westchester and a flagship office in NYC.

second lot, 86 Old Mountain Road. Be sure to act quickly so you can move in time to witness the Fourth of July fireworks from your treehouse deck that span across the Hudson River!

Have a home to sell and want the best marketing and patented lead technology behind you? Contact the “Ask Adam Team” of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh at 845.358.9440. Looking to learn

“Ask Adam” Blankfort, assisted by “Ask Ryan” Paige and “Ask Reed”

more about the area? Trust us to find a place you will be thrilled to

Tighe, are the listing agents from William Raveis Baer & McIntosh,

call home!

located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. Adam is the marketing guru for the “Ask Adam” team, a small band of young expert entrepreneurs who are bringing about the most amazing explosion of talent in the real estate world. Their goal is not volume, but instead perfection of service to their clients, in the shortest period of time.

Their results speak volumes.

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TALES FROM THE CHESTNUT TREE Legacy Planning - How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

One of the unfortunate facets of my profession is dealing with and

Legacy Planning is done usually at the same time as other legal documents:

helping folks who have suffered the loss of a loved one during their

will, powers of attorney, living will and other legal documents your legal

lifetime. No matter how much you prepare for the loss, you are never

advisor determines in your best interest. Keep an open mind, and an open

prepared, and the follow through is devastating. Hopefully the dearly

heart. We tend to leave our estate to our kids, but you can leave 90% to your

departed had taken the time to plan for their time of departure, having

kids and help others with the remaining 10%, or any combination you choose.

done their financial and estate planning well in advance. However, I frequent-

Be kind, be legal, and think outside the box when you do your planning.

ly see the opposite: proper estate planning was not done, settling the estate

Wouldn’t it be nice to be remembered for the kind things you’ve done? That’s

is a mess with fights and differences of opinion throughout the family, leading

Legacy Planning- the planning of your personal legacy.

to disagreements that often split families apart. It all could have been avoided if the departed had done his legal documents to determine in an organized

Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities

fashion who and what should and would be the recipients of his hard-earned

Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/

assets. Oftentimes I hear “I don’t have enough to do estate planning.” My

SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY and Gilbert,

reply is simple: “If you have a dollar, you have an estate. Who do you want to get it when you’re gone?”

Like most people, you don’t realize how much of an impact you have made on others, during your lifetime and once you’re gone. An act of kindness goes a long way for a long time. Take your closet for example: it’s probably stuffed with clothes you’ve not worn in years, yet there are people who desperately need those same clothes. While the tax deduction may or may not be applicable to you, helping others in need is far more important than the memories. They never leave you regardless of the disposition of the articles.

Legacy Planning is the act of planning how you choose your wealth to be distributed or utilized by others once you are gone. It’s a plan to manage your wealth while you are alive, with a clear plan or path to how your wealth is to be distributed to the best advantage in your eyes. Certainly, the first utilization of your wealth is for you to have a safe and secure retirement.

The plan, however, is to determine how you would like it distributed after you’re done with it. With proper planning, you can help multiple people with the same dollars. Pass it through to multiple generations. Help an entity with the principle eventually going to your kids or grandkids. The possibilities are endless: I always say if it’s legal and it’s kind, go for it! It’s not always about money and stuff: I’ve done planning where birthday cards and birthday presents continued long after the grantor was gone. You can create a scholarship for your alma mater with as little as a thousand dollars. Legacy planning creates a legacy for you to be remembered for the loving, giving and kind person you tried to be, and would like to be remembered for. I see legacy planning as a long-term fun plan…you are limited only by your imagination and your desire to help others. The key here is to do your planning when you are are alive, of sound mind, and in a place to help others.

AZ helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at (800) 358-0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment.com

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DR. NAZARI’S RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY CONNECTS PEOPLE TOGETHER Designed for people in relationships as well as for people who STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RILEY

struggle to establish good relationships, Relationship Academy teaches participants to learn coping skills, communication and the foundation of relationships. “Sometimes relationships get into a

Award-winning psychologist, Dr. Sally Nazari, PsyD sure has a way of bringing people together and repairing relationships. No wonder Chrysalis Psychological Services has been selected for the Best of Nyack Award in the Mental Health service category by the Nyack Award Program for the second year in a row. Dr. Nazari also qualifies for the Nyack Business Hall of Fame Award.

“Human beings are genetically disposed to form social groups and connect with each other. In the dating scene today, there is a lot of noise and distractions, and people struggle to connect with each other,” says Dr. Nazari. “My Relationship Academy helps people get the skills they need to deal with tough emotions. Often we lash out and don’t know how to work for what we need. In the Relationship Academy, we learn how to clear the clutter and find ways to turn toward each other instead of away. We learn how to build a bank

pattern that becomes problematic. In all the noise, things get lost. It is then that we have to step back and determine what matters to us.”

Dr. Nazari’s work is more important than ever, with suicide rates among most age groups on the rise according to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. “Almost all of us want happy, fulfilling relationships. Social isolation leads to depression and, in rare cases, suicide. We are made to connect with people. Here at the Relationship Academy, you meet other people. They are alongside you as you learn and you get the benefit of their support and see the problems that other people have in relationships. We do a lot of hands-on and teaching than you would do in a typical therapy session, and your peers go through it with you,” said Dr. Nazari Dr. Nazari is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has helped

of love and trust within the relationship and ask for what we need.”

thousands of teens and adults eliminate pain and fear in their lives

Dr. Nazari makes an analogy to cooking to explain her unique

and holistic services. She has also incorporated Reiki, Reiki for Animals

program: “First you put together an Ingredients List of the products you’ll use, and how we put it together. When it comes to yourself you have to find what needs matter to you. You have to learn how to give and receive from your partner and what they need.”

through individual, group, couple and family counseling, psychotherapy, and CrystaHealing into her practice.

“Contentment, relaxation,

decreased feeling of stress, fear, anxiety as well as a reduction and in some cases elimination of physical illnesses and persistent conditions are common after a Reiki session,” says Dr. Nazari.

“Although Reiki is commonly used on humans, it can be effectively used when working with animals. It can reduce tension in anxious and strengthen the connection between an animal and its owner.”

We are made to connect with people.

Here at the Relationship Academy, you meet other people. They are alongside you as you learn and you get the benefit of their support and see the problems that other people have in relationships.

Dr. Sally Nazari, licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Sally Nazari A Hall of Fame psychologist 99 Main Street #220, Nyack 845-236-5612 drnazari@drsallynazari.com drsallynazari.com

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‘Feel great’. Isn’t that everyone’s goal? We’ve all heard it takes diet and exercise to stay strong and maintain a healthy weight. Why then, is it so difficult?

What if eating right and staying fit was EASY, FUN and AFFORDABLE? And, what if you had the incredible support of an entire team of people— just like you—to help you and encourage you to achieve your health and fitness goals?

Well, that’s the whole idea behind Fit Body Boot Camp. This 30-minute group personal training program is just that…personal. The workout program is modified to fit your individual fitness level and you progress at your own pace—challenging your body to grow strong while, at the same time, achieving your fat loss goals. Workouts are designed to keep your metabolism burning extra fat for up to 32 hours after each

Owner John Inzeo of Fit Body Boot Camp in Stony Point

workout, up to twice the fat and calories that traditional workouts burn— in only half the time.”

so that you burn the maximum fat and tone your muscles,” adds Stephanie Pinto, owner of Fit Body Boot Camp in Orangeburg. “The workouts

“The best part is that we’re not just a gym,” says John Inzeo, owner of

are done in a dynamic group setting which dramatically increases

Fit Body Boot Camp in Stony Point. “In addition to individual workouts

your odds of success through group accountability and an addictive

that get your body stronger, leaner, healthier, and more energized, we

atmosphere of fun and community. Plus, you to get personal-training-level

support your success through personalized accountability to stay on

results for only a fraction of what it would normally take to hire a 1-on-1

track to your goals, nutrition coaching that shows you how to eat for

personal trainer.”

weight loss without disrupting your lifestyle, and smart goal-setting—all designed to deliver rapid, lasting and sustainable results.”

Neither Stephanie nor John were fitness buffs, but at a point in their lives they realized that they needed to make a change. Here are their

“Every group training session is led by an experienced and certified

stories….

personal trainer and is designed to be fun, high energy, and challenging John: “A few years before my retirement from law enforcement, as I approached my 40th birthday, I began to gain weight. I always felt tired, and often did not feel well. I did not exercise and I ate a lot of junk food and fast food. I knew I had to make a change.

“I started to exercise and took baby steps to better my nutrition. Shortly thereafter I began to lose weight and feel less tired. I continued to exercise regularly and exercise became something I loved to do. I lost weight, felt better, and my confidence soared. This led me to become a certified personal trainer and a small group fitness instructor.

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“I noticed that people with a personal trainer were able to lose weight quickly. This was because their trainers offered accountability and support.

I also noticed that those who took small group classes lost weight even faster since they not only had the support from the instructor, but they also received it from others in the class.

“I soon found Fit Body Boot Camp in Stony Point and the Unstoppable Fitness Formula. My dedication to changing the lives of others is perfectly in line with my experiences and the services I provide, which combines both the benefits of having a personal trainer and the extra support of a small group setting. We’ve transformed hundreds of people’s lives and we now offer our latest program: Fit Body Forever, designed specifically for people age 55+.”

Stephanie: “Over seven years ago I embarked on my own fitness journey. I was out of shape, overweight, and my diet was a mix of healthy and unhealthy foods. I hired a personal trainer at my local gym who pushed me to my limits. I was horrified when I couldn’t do some basic exercises without feeling like I was going to die. I was angry but I didn’t let this discourage me; instead it fueled my fire.

I began doing boot camp style workouts…high intensity cardio with resistance training and soon the pounds started coming off. I was losing fat and gaining muscle and people began to notice. I truly felt amazing and set many goals for myself. I became so in love with what I was accomplishing and realized I wanted to eventually have a career in fitness. Fit Body Boot Camp’s unwavering support and genuine concern for helping people get fit and healthy was all I needed to know that this was for me.”

Sign up for a FREE class today (at either Stony Point or Orangeburg) to see their positive, welcoming high-energy community in action. They’ll help you start your journey to getting in the best shape of your life!

Fit Body Boot Camp Orangeburg 20G Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg, NY 10962 845-377-5326 info@myfitbodybc.com Fit Body Boot Camp Stony Point 160 N. Liberty Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980 845-293-2348 stonypointfbbc@gmail.com

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IT DOESN’T COST A PENNY MORE TO USE A TRAVEL AGENT...

So Why Waste Time and Money Trying to Book a Vacation Yourself?

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The best kept secret in the travel industry

is that it costs you absolutely nothing to book

your vacation through a travel agent. In fact, more often than not, booking through a travel agent will actually SAVE you money! Now, isn’t that at least worth a phone call?

And, what’s more, your travel agent will be available to you 24-7 in case of an emergency or an unexpected change in plans. That is, of course, if your travel agents happen to be Linda and Allan Conoval, Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Representatives.

“It’s totally true,” says Allan. “We are available 24-7. We know where our clients are on each leg of their vacations. And they know that we are just a phone call away, ready to help them with anything they may need throughout their trip.” (Now that’s service!)

And, what if something happens to go wrong— like a missed flight or cancellation, unexpected weather-related problem or even a lost passport? “We take care of it all,” adds Linda.

“Why should you bother having to take precious time out of your vacation to rebook flights, arrange transportation or search for a new hotel? We’re here to work for you so you can relax and enjoy.”

Linda and Allan Conoval

As part of the vast American Express/Cruise Planners network, Linda and Allan have relationships with various companies, and are

the internet] for far less. We have access to

able to offer their clients incredible benefits

deals and travel perks you will never find

like free room upgrades, spa credits, discount

online, offering a better vacation experience

beverage or dining packages, added amenities,

while saving a ton of money. Plus, they have

special tours, priority access to events and

the luxury of having Linda and I do all the

attractions, hard-to-get restaurant reservations,

planning, scheduling and monitoring of prices

and other experiences you don’t even know

before the trip. If any of the costs go down, we

are available to you. (Note that Cruise Planners

are on it! We always keep our eyes open to

plans more than just cruises—they actually

make sure our clients get the best deal.”

Linda and Allan Conoval Cruise Planners 800-281-3460 or 917-855-7575 (Allan) memoryqueenstravel.com memoryqueenstravel on Facebook

book just as many land vacations!)

“We truly go out of our way to make sure our “People think that they will get the best travel

clients have their best vacation ever. Recently,

deals online,” says Allan. “I am able to offer

one of our clients who was touring Italy decided

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We have many years of personal experience - as well as insider tips and advice - to plan your best vacation possible.

Linda and Allan Conoval, Cruise Planners

Here’s what another happy client had to say about their exceptional service: “I can’t thank Allan and Linda enough for helping me through a dire situation. On our honeymoon we arrived at the airport late and missed our flight. In a panic, I called Allan, and he was able to get us on another flight to Aruba on a different airline. Not only was he able to get us on another flight, but he also saved us the penalty fees and was able to keep the return flight on the original airline. I would not have known how to handle this horror show. This experience just proved that a good, caring travel agent is worth their weight in gold. I will continue using Allan and Linda as I know they have our backs covered.”

Allan and Linda have years of personal experience to plan your next vacation. “We know the best destinations for family vacations, multi-generational vacations, safaris, ‘adventures of a lifetime’ or simple, relaxing romantic getaways,” says Linda. “Whether it’s a walking tour of Europe for one, or a family reunion cruise for 100, give us a call…pick our brains. We will be more than happy to have a conversation to share our knowledge and experience and provide suggestions to make your next vacation unforgettable!”

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04 John Meyer of Culligan Water reading Rivertown Magazine on the ferry ride to Block Island, Rhode Island.

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There’s lot of longevity in both the residents and the staff at

Promenade at Chestnut Ridge, located at 168 Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge. The oldest resident is over 103 and many of the staff have been there for decades. Debbie Corwin, the Director of

Community Relations for the past 10 years said, “My Mom is almost 95, and she has been here 8 years now. It’s such a blessing having her as a resident, and I have peace of mind knowing she’s well taken care of by our excellent staff. I never worry about her well-being when I’m on vacation.”

Promenade at Chestnut Ridge offers a warm and inviting community where seniors can live a vibrant life, filled with rich experiences from morning to night. Even when it’s cold and snowy outside, residents are always able to enjoy a variety of activities. When I visited Promenade in late December, I noticed all the wonderful holiday programs listed on one of their activities boards. That particular day, an assembled group of seniors were enjoying the live performance of The Music Makers.

Joan Mertens, a Promenade resident who was swaying to the music said, “I’ve been here for 4 years now, and I love it. There’s so much

Debbie Corwin, Director of Community Relations, showcasing the many activities Promenade residents can enjoy each day.

to do.”

“It’s a warm, wonderful senior living community. The relationships between the residents and the staff are based upon mutual respect and in some cases decades of friendship,” said Executive Director Gail Spencer, who has been working at Promenade at Chestnut Ridge for more than 11 years.

Caring for seniors is a way of life at Promenade, regardless of their financial situation. “Residents who need assistance with activities of daily living are so fortunate to be able to live here even when their assets have been depleted. Because we have beds allocated for people who qualify for community Medicaid, they can continue to receive the help they need without worrying about how to pay for it,” says Corwin. “It’s a wonderful feeling knowing our residents don’t have to move elsewhere because of financial changes. It takes a tremendous burden off their families.”

A community room at Promenade offers ample room to socialize.

“Sometimes I get calls from family members of residents living at other assisted living facilities in the area that don’t have Medicaid beds. They are concerned about what will happen when their funds run out. We’ve actually been able to help quite a few people coming from other senior living environments. We pride ourselves on helping as many seniors in need of assistance as possible,” says Corwin.

Promenade at Chestnut Ridge 888-370-9222 PromenadeSenior.com or your convenience, you can view each location’s monthly calendars and newsletter via the website.

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room, library, media room and activities rooms are all close to each other. It makes it easier for our residents to get around, especially if they have difficulty ambulating far distances,” Corwin pointed out as we walked the building.

“Our calendars are always packed with programs throughout the day,” added Corwin. “We have a bus that takes residents on scheduled outings to museums, restaurants, local theater, shopping trips--- and lots more. We offer current events and exercise classes every morning, for those who love playing bingo, that’s an option every afternoon, we have lots of live musical entertainment and my new personal favorite activity, Casino Royale, where I get to play “Double Down Deb, the Promenade’s Wellness Team celebrates the holidays.

Blackjack Dealer!”

“I can honestly say that without the level of effort provided by the nurses and aides, Mom would have moved to hospice much sooner than she did. I will forever be grateful for all of the hard work, dedication and companionship you and the staff bestowed on Mom. We were truly very fortunate to find Promenade at Chestnut Ridge.” Alan, son of a

I will forever be grateful for all of the hard work, dedication and companionship you

resident at The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge

and the staff bestowed on Mom. We were

As a family-owned and operated facility, Promenade offers compre-

truly very fortunate to find Promenade at

hensive and enthusiastic support for your loved ones. Since it is part of a multiple communities of different sizes, specialties and costs, families will find independent living, licensed assisted living, licensed memory care, and social-model senior day programs that best fit your loved

Chestnut Ridge.

Alan, son of a resident at The Promenade at Chestnut Ridge.

one’s needs.

The Music Makers entertain the residents at the Promenade at Chestnut Ridge.

Executive Director Gail Spencer enjoys the holidays with resident Nettie.

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Gary’s Gutter Services and Rivertown Magazine were honored to award Diane Serratore, Executive Director of People To People as its February 2019 “Hero of the Month.”

Gary Parahus, the owner of Gary’s Gutter Services, presented her with a plaque in her honor at the Black Bull Steakhouse in New City. People to People Inc. is fortunate to have Diane as the Director for the last 10 years. She previously led The March of Dimes as its National Director for many years and had personally met President Reagan,

HERO OF THE MONTH GARY’S GUTTER SERVICE HONORS Diane Serratore AS ITS FEBRUARY 2019 “HERO OF THE MONTH”

Clinton and Bush.

People to People delivers food to over 4,000 individuals and 1,400 low-income families.

Every year they disburse more than 1 million dollars worth of food to needy people in Rockland County. “Because of the high cost of living in Rockland County, many seniors are recipients of the services offered by People to People. After paying their taxes and bills they often need help in providing food for themselves.” says Diane. “We help low income Rocklanders by providing satellite centers at the Nyack Center, Haverstraw, Martin Luther King Center, Jawonio and Rockland Community College (RCC), where a number of students are low-income.”

People to People Inc. has been rated 4 Stars by Charity Navigator for being prudent about expenses and getting the most from what they receive. “We are always looking for volunteers, non-perishable food, fruits, frozen foods and of course donations. The donation of money helps the most because of our contacts with vendors who give discounts.

Businesses like Red Lobster, Cheesecake Factory and BJ’s are generous donators of foodstuff and meats,” says Diane. This September 2019, People to People will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary.

Congratulations, Diane, for being Rivertown Magazine’s “Hero of the Month” for February 2019. Rockland County thanks you and the Board of Directors of People to People for your service and caring to low-income Rocklanders. If you would like to volunteer your time or give a donation to People to People, please call 845-623-4900 extension 208 and ask for Guadalupe Fishman. You can also access their web site at www.peopletopeopleinc.org.

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ASK YOUR REALTOR

Frank’s Hints for the Coming Spring Season

If you are thinking of putting your home on the market this Spring and while the weather is still a little chilly, you should be reaching out to the contractors for any work you are intending to do. If you wait too long, you are not going to find someone who is available.

Starting with the outside of your home – look around. Have you lost any shrubbery? Are any branches down? This is a good time to have them removed and your yard cleaned up. And the landscapers are not as busy as they will be in a matter of weeks.

Does your driveway need to be repaved or resealed? Does your home need the trim painted or perhaps the entire house? In general, just take a good look around and see your house as a buyer would in relation to “curb appeal”.

This is also a good time to spruce up the interior of your home; touch ups, painting, floor refinishing and decluttering.

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Explosives were used to demolish part of the old Tappan Zee Bridge.

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The Federal Highway Administration issued a

spectators lined both sides of the Hudson

report in 2011 designating the Tappan Zee’s

River as the last remnants of the Tappan

replacement be a dual-span bridge connecting

Zee Bridge was demolished in a controlled

to existing highway approaches of the New

explosion viewed by spectators, boat own-

York State Thruway. The new bridge, officially

ers and high-rise owners with telescopes.

named the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

Restaurants on both sides of the Hudson view-

after the current Governor Andrew Cuomo’s

ing area were packed with diners watching

father, is a twin cable-stayed bridge that runs

the 30 second controlled explosion. After 62

parallel to the original bridge. It officially

years of use, the bridge which was completed

opened September 8th, 2018 and was built at

and opened for service in 1955, had by the

a cost of $3.98 billion. It crosses the Hudson

2000s become decayed and overburdened.

River in an East-West direction and was built

The old bridge was built for $81 million dollars

to last 100 years. The bridge will also carry a

and had a planned life span of 50 years. By

shared-use path for bicycles and pedestrians.

2007 it was carrying 140,000 vehicles a day,

The new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge was

substantially more than its designed capacity.

built by Tappan Zee Constructors, a design-

The cantilever bridge was three miles long

build LLC composed of Fluor Corporation,

and spanned the Hudson at its second

American Bridge Company, Granite Construction

widest point. The collapse of Minnesota’s 1-35

Northeast and Traylor Bros. The Left Coast

in 2007 raised worries about the Tappan Zee

Lifter was used to install groups of pre-assem-

Bridge’s structural integrity. Serious discussions

bled girders one full span at a time. By the

took place about replacing the Tappan Zee

end of 2013 General Electric had completed 4

with a tunnel or new bridge.

seasons of dredging to remove contaminants

The new Mario Cuomo Bridge

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from the river bottom. In these environmentally sensitive times, decks and panels from the old bridge were recycled and donated to eight upstate counties who had requested them and also to New York City.

West of the Hudson River, the 680,000 residents of Rockland and Orange County currently have very limited Mass Transit to New York City via NJ Transit’s Port Jervis Line and Pascack Valley Line commuter rail service or Coach USA’s Rockland Coaches bus service. The Bridge Plan includes an objective merely stating, “Providing a crossing that does not preclude future trans-Hudson transit services.” The Bridge was structurally built for expansion with BRT and/ or commuter rail at a later date. The existing Tarrytown station of the Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line is located about 2,000 feet from the new bridge’s eastern landing.

Responding to widespread concerns about the lack of new public transit service, bridge planners agreed only to build one “dedicated express bus lane” for use during rush hour.

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BULLET SECURITY INC. OFFERS STATE OF THE ART SECURITY AUTOMATION

Bullet Security uses the latest state-of-the-art technology and automation to meet the increasing security needs of Hudson Valley residents

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD WOLLMAN

Now you and your phone are coming home. Automatically the lights outside of the garage and the internal hallway lights click on. It sets the temperature to where you want it, turns on your favorite show on

Imagine the following scenario: you just left for work and all you are

the great room TV, while playing the new podcast in your kitchen. Or

thinking about are your deadlines. As you are driving down the road,

maybe you sit down to watch the new binge-worthy Netflix show, so you

you realize that you’re so preoccupied with your work you don’t even

say “Alexa, turn on Netflix,” and the TV kicks on, goes to the right input,

remember if you did all that you were supposed to before you left your

dims the lights to 20%, and turns on the popcorn maker.

home. Did you remember to turn on your alarm and lock your doors?

Did you turn off the lights? How about turning off all the TVs and the

This is all technology that is readily available, and the cost is scalable

thermostat? If no one is home, why keep the house nice and cozy while

to exactly what you are looking to do. This is just one facet of a true

the TVs blare away?

integration and automation system. There is a lot more: from door bells pausing your live cable TV to switching to the front door camera, to

Now imagine before you left your house you simply said, “Alexa, I am

water detectors alerting the system so that an actuated ball valve can

leaving now.” Immediately all your TVs and lights are turned off, and

turn off the water going to your home to save you money in costly water

your alarm exit delay countdown has begun because it is now armed

damage repairs.

for away. Because it’s winter, the thermostat lowers to 62 while no one is home. But if it was summer, it will ensure that the cool set point is now

While the smart home is not necessarily a security feature, a good security

78. After you open your interior garage door from your house, you close

system is the backbone to a truly awe-inspiring automation system. You

it behind you and now the door automatically locks. Finally, you are

are probably thinking that the alarm guy would always say this. But

leaving and because you and your cell phone are leaving your home,

even if I wasn’t the alarm guy, why wouldn’t a system be composed of

you may get an alert if your overhead garage door is still open, with the

multiple sensors to detect human activity (window/door sensors - open

ability to close it right from your phone!

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The Bullet Security Team takes a large bite out of crime in the Tri-State area.

L to R: A Bullet Security Team Meeting with Arthur, Gary Wollman, Owner and his son, Chad Wollman.

basement for more than 20 minutes, turn off lights), smoke detectors (smoke detected, turn off HVAC systems and TVs, turn on all lights, and the alarm is blaring away to get everyone outside). A good automaton system relies on some outside event - whether it’s you disarming your alarm or pulling in to your driveway and the GPS lock registers on your phone. There is some triggering event needed for further action to take place.

Bullet Security Inc. Contact Chad Wollman for the latest security automation installation Office: 845-627-0300 Cell: 845-729-3239 Chad@bulletsecurityinc.com

We at Bullet Security are master integrators, taking all systems in the home and making them all work together to a system only imagined in the likes of an episode of The Jetsons. Call Bullet Security today to get the 21st Century Smart Home you deserve!

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PEGGY ROCCIO THE BLONDE HAIR EXPERT specializes in all types of hair extensions cut and color.”

Having been an educator for Paul Mitchell and Aloxxi, Peggy has trained many well-known hairdressers throughout Rockland county. She also knows how to make a client look gorgeous without damaging their hair by doing extensive research on the best products and latest techniques in the industry.

As a true professional, she understands the importance of complete client satisfaction. She stands behind her work 100 percent, and her clients rave about her: “She is the best,” according to a regular customer who has had her hair colored, Brazilian straightened, and trimmed by Peggy over the years. “She is very accommodating and professional, and she does a fabulous job. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for a client.”

Whether you are looking for a complete makeover or you just want The Blonde Hair Expert, Peggy Roccio

to try something new, be sure to contact Peggy Roccio The Blonde Hair Expert at 845-893-5803 to make an appointment or stop by the New Synergy Salon at 8 Second Street in New City. Visit her website at

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGELINE SHERIDAN

When you want to know what the hot new hair trends are in 2019, you go ask The Blonde Hair Expert Peggy Roccio. “Platinum blonde is still hot,” says Peggy. “Loose body waves are coming back in 2019, and ombre, bayalage, hair extensions and hair extensions for color will still be popular.”

Peggy has been passionate about hair since she started Rockland’s first full service salon called The Mane Event in New City in 1975. Since then, she has been perfecting her craft to truly earn the name The Blonde Hair Expert. For the past seven years, she has been the co-owner of New Synergy with Connie Ambrose in New City. She specializes in all types of hair extensions: namely keratin tips, microbeads, tape-ins, and wefts. Her favorite brands are SHE hair NYC, DreamCatchers, SOCAP USA, and Donna Bella. She also specializes in platinum blondes, European hair painting, and bayalage.

When asked what Peggy loves about her profession, she says: “I love meeting a new client and doing a full-service makeover, hair extension,

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...I need a hairdresser to trust, to stick with, to unashamedly cling to. Peggy has been that for me. From cuts, to highlights to hair extensions, Peggy does it all and is truly a master at her craft. It is with good reason she is known as The Blonde Hair Expert!

Michelle L.

Peggy Roccio, The Blonde Hair Expert New Synergy Salon, 8 Second Street, New City 845-893-5803

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FURNITURE MEDIC BRINGS NEW LIFE AND ENERGY TO OLD FURNITURE

Restored Finishes has solved that crisis. We offer affordable kitchen STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM RILEY

touch-ups or kitchen renewal at a fraction of the price,” says Tracy Colman, owner of Furniture Medic by Restored Finishes.

How many times have you looked around the house, exploring for the next improvement? Do you have damaged furniture from a recent

“Bring life back to the furniture gems you have at an affordable price.

disaster? Instead of paying a fortune for new furniture, call Tracy Colman

We also do antique furniture restoration and disaster restoration for

and Tyler Levitt at Furniture Medic by Restored Finishes. Tracy and

commercial and residential settings. We specialize in furniture and

Tyler are miracle workers when it comes to restoring life to dinged

wood repair for antiques, specialty items, doors, banisters, cabinetry,

up furniture, dining room tables, and eroded end tables and chairs.

mantels, and upholstery,” says Tracy who has been in the restoration

Located in Airmont, New York, they are satisfying the furniture repair

business for 35 years and works closely with ServiceMaster Restore.

needs of the Hudson Valley and Northern New Jersey. Amaze visitors with your newly restored furniture by bringing new energy to an old

Her assistant, Tyler Levitt says, “Let Furniture Medic by Restored

heirloom. They are the prescription for what’s ailing your humble

Finishes give new life to your timeless treasures. With our unparalleled

abode. With on-site repair and pick-up delivery service, Furniture

craftsmanship and top-notch pickup and delivery service, you can

Medic will bring your aging furniture back to the glory days.

trust your decor in the right hands. We use environmentally friendly systems, and we solve your problems while minimizing your business

Over time furniture and wood surfaces in your home and business can

interruptions. We also provide on-site wood and furniture repair and

become scratched, nicked and dented or suffer structural instability.

restoration services for commercial properties, hospitality, insurance

Water rings, burns, stains and other damage from spills are also

and the moving industry. We do one floor at a time on budget, and

common.

we work out a maintenance agreement.”

Furniture Medic is an affordable alternative to costly

furniture replacement. “The furniture refinishing and repair services we offer include wood furniture refinishing and kitchen cabinet refinishing.

No job is too big or too small for Furniture Medic. “We’ve done work

New kitchen cabinets can break the bank, but Furniture Medic by

for Hilton Hotels, Double Tree and Great Hudson Sailing where we

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Bring life back to the furniture gems you have at an affordable price. We also do antique furniture restoration and disaster restoration for commercial and residential settings.

Tracy Colman, Owner of Furniture Medic by Restored Finishes

worked on their Yachts,” says Tracy. “We also do outdoor furniture, such as Teak. Sometimes we are called to Manhattan.”

Here is what customer Eleanor had to say about Tracy. “Last year Tracy, the furniture repair doctor came, and her work was amazing.

We have a conference table in my husband’s office that was damaged.

She came all the way to Manhattan and did excellent work. I need her to call me again.”

Tracy will go the extra mile for her clients. Call Tracy at 845-547-2324 and she’ll pick up that piece that needs to be refinished or restored.

Furniture Medic 382 Route 59, Suite 280 in Airmont Contact Tracy at repair@fmfinishes.com fmfinishes.com

Furniture Medic will also repair for insurance companies when disaster strikes.

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HATS OFF TO EAGLE SCOUT JOHN TYRIE PHOTO COURTESY OF TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN

Congratulations to Clarkstown’s newest Eagle Scout, John Tyrie. John constructed a flagpole and added plantings in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Nyack for his Eagle Scout Project. Supervisor Hoehmann joined Legislators Christopher Carey and Lon Hofstein at the ceremony in January.

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ASK THE LENDER Scott Forman is a Divisional Vice President for CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc., managing a lending group of 40+ locations nationwaide. Forman grew up in Rockland County and currentlly resides in New Jersey where he is the Co-President of The Montvale Chamber of Commerce.

Let me guess - you’re ready to buy a home and you need a mortgage.

purchase and refinance programs ranging from conventional and

When starting your search, you’ll find no shortage of banks, online

jumbo mortgages to government-insured programs for veterans

lenders, and mortgage brokers who are all eager to take your loan

and rural homebuyers. Additional options include down payment

application. So how do you choose the right lender? Where can you

assistance, home equity products, and expedited closing programs.

find a lender who will not only offer the best deal, but also exceptional customer service throughout the process?

CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. charities have raised over $150,000 Or maybe you already have a mortgage and you’re thinking, “I’m not

in the past two years in order to grant 15 wishes for chronically-ill

looking to buy, but I’ve heard a lot about refinancing.” Most homeowners

children from local Make-A-Wish® chapters.

are surprised to learn they can lower their interest rate, raise their credit score, switch into a new home loan program, or even discover they can afford a larger home. This is why we are writing this monthly

As a mortgage professional with over 20 years of experience, I strive

column, to answer the many questions that homebuyers have without

to continually strengthen our local community within our industry. This

the obligation of first going to a lender.

column will be offered each month to offer tips, tricks, and answers to any questions about the mortgage process, lending experience, or

I am the Divisional Vice-President for CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

industry trends you may have. Send in your questions. If your question

a high-performing lender dedicated to serving a personalized home

is selected, we will send you a $100 Home Depot Gift Card.

financing experience to clients in all 50 states with over 260+ offices nationwide. CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc. has been repeatedly

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All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. Certificate of Eligibility required for VA loans. Licensed Mortgage Banker — New York State Banking Department. Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Scott Forman NMLS 12460.

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BETH AM TEMPLE PRESENTS DANCING WITH THE STARS STORY BY TOM RILEY

December 19, 2018, Pearl River, NY –Experience a memorable Valentine’s Day event at Beth Am Temple’s “Dancing With Our Stars” on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 7 pm to 11 pm. Enjoy a friendly dance competition pairing temple members with world-renowned professionals from the Fred Astaire Dance Studioof Bardonia, who also will demonstrate their skills in a special performance and lead a group lesson. The 18-piece ReflectionsJazz and Swing Orchestra featuring Tanya Garzia will play a selection of Swing, Latin and Foxtrot tunes.The evening will include social dancing, a raffle plus desserts, wine and beverages. Tickets cost $42 in advance and can be purchased at Beth Am Temple at 60 East Madison Ave in Pearl River, NY, or by calling 845-735-5858or emailing office@bethamtemple.org.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite. com/e/dancing-with-our-stars-52525926460,which offers an option to vote for the dance teams.

Tickets will also be available that evening for $48 at the door. The snow date is Saturday, March 2, 2019. Beth Am Temple is a Reform temple, which embraces tradition and draws its membership from throughout Rockland County and northern Bergen County. It is located at 60 East Madison Avenuein Pearl River, New York. Its website is www.bethamtemple.org.

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RIVERTOWN FILM AT NYACK CENTER Information Broadway at Depew, Nyack, NY All films presented digitally 845.353.2568 or rivertownfilm.org Tickets at the door, in advance from 800.838.3006 or online at rivertownfilm.org Unless otherwise noted: $12 general admission, $9 for students, seniors and general Rivertown Film members, $8 for student and senior Rivertown Film members Check locations and ticket prices for each event. Call for group tickets

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 8:00 PM AT NYACK CENTER

“BlacKkKlansman is a sobering, affecting

define late 20th century art? In the late ‘70s

commentary on right now, yet it’s also a thrilling

and early ‘80s, success and power in the

BLACKkKLANSMAN

elebration of real brotherhood— and not one

world of art were very different than they

Directed by Spike Lee

of hate.” – Brian Truitt, USA Today

are today. Boom For Real tells Jean-Michel

With John David Washington, Adam Driver

Basquiat’s— and New York City’s—story

USA, 2018, 135 minutes, rated R for language

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 8:00 PM AT NYACK CENTER

before that era ended and the art-world

It’s the early 1970s, and the first African-

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat

the work of an American Artist in an auction

American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department sets out to make

Directed by Sara Driver

a name for himself by infiltrating the Ku Klux

USA, 2017, 78 minutes, documentary

Klan. The young detective soon teams up with a more seasoned colleague for the undercover

Stay for a discussion with Rockland artists

investigation of a lifetime, working to take

Brett De Palma and Bill Batson. Brett De

down the extremist hate group just as it aims

Palma was a 2013 recipient of the Rockland

to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to

County Executive’s Visual Artist Award and a

mainstream whites.

friend of Basquiat’s, and Nyack Sketchlog’s

Source: Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival

Bill Batson received the County Executive’s Mary Grant Patron of the Arts Award in 2013.

“This hot-damn triumph—one of the year’s best films—is the impassioned work of a cinema

How did New York City, the era, the people, and

giant who has again found his voice and the

the movements that surrounded Jean-Michel

power to make it heard.” – Peter Travers,

Basquiat, a teenager of Haitian and Puerto

Rolling Stone

Rican decent, form an artist who came to

changed. Today, the highest price paid for was for a painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat, who died in 1988 at the age of 27.

“Near the end of the movie, one of Basquiat’s friends refers to him as ‘a true investigator.’ In Ms. Driver, the artist finds a kindred spirit, a fellow investigator who pays him proper and enthralling tribute.” (NYTimes Critic’s Pick) – Glenn Kenny, The New York Times “Boom for Real pinpoints the moment when the graffiti world pivoted, without knowing it, into the art world.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 1, 2019 Music Together with Moon River (Free music class), Babies R Us, Nanuet , 11 am Valentine’s Day Craft Piermont Library, 5:30 pm FEBRUARY 2, 2019 Family Skating at Bear Mountain Ice Rink Open through March 4th, Bear Mountain Ice Rink, Route 9w N, Bear Mountain (check website for time)

FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Historical Exhibition: “Mapping Nyack” Historical Society of the Nyacks, Nyack, NY, 1pm FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Valentine’s Day Treat Workshop cook up some delish treats, Young Chefs Academy, New City, 4pm to 5:30pm Eaglefest Enjoy nature, live music, and food, Croton Point Park, Croton on Hudson, 9am to 4pm

FEBRUARY 3, 2019 Kids Club Valentine’s Day Lovebugs, Crafts, Michaels -Spring Valley Market, 10 am to 12pm 1-Year Anniversary Paint and Sip Last Call 4 Cupcakes, Pearl River 6pm-9pm Family Fun and Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Hudson Highland Nature Museum, Cornwall, 10 am

FEBRUARY 11, 2019 Valentine’s Celebration at Sparkle Up Hair, Nails, Makeup, crafts, and Valentine’s Treats, Sparkle Up, New City, 1pm

FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Bryant Park Winter Carnival Bryant Park, NYC, 12pm-10pm

FEBRUARY 14, 2019 Valentine’s Day dinner at Banchetto Feast call for reservation

FEBRUARY 5, 2019 Story time and Pottery design Glaze Art Studio, Orangeburg, NY

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 The Bruce Show “Unplugged” at Torne Valley Vineyards Acoustic tribute to Bruce Springsteen- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tickets $15 door

FEBRUARY 6, 2019 Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection New York Historical Society Museum, Central Park West, NYC FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Meditation @ Valley Cottage Library All levels welcomed, $5 Nyack School District residents/ Out of district $10, 10:30 AM, Feb 8th Elmwood Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Disgraced.”, Nyack, NY, $25

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019 Rivertown Film: BLACKkKLANSMAN director Spike Lee, Nyack Center, 8pm

FEBRUARY 17, 2019 Dan Zanes with Claudia Eliaza Family Sensory-Friendly Show, The Rittenhausen Theater @ BOCES (Old Nyack High School), $18 FEBRUARY 19, 2019 Watercolor Painting for the Joy of It Nyack School District residents: $10, Out-of-District: $15, Valley Cottage Library, Valley Cottage, NY, 1pm

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THEY GOT WHAT?!

Donna Cox, Licensed Real Estate Broker

I get many calls from homeowners who are considering selling and

shows what buyers are willing to pay for homes similar to yours. Third,

want to know how much their home would sell for. There are several

review homes on the market. Be careful because as these homes ha-

factors used to determine market value: current market conditions,

ven’t sold yet, the asking price may or may not accurately reflect their

homes that have recently sold, homes currently for sale and homes

true value. Finally, review homes that were on the market but didn’t

that didn’t sell. First, analyze the overall market like price trends, buyer

sell and evaluate the reasons why. By analyzing these factors you will

demand vs. the number of homes on the market and other factors.

get a good idea of about how much your home may sell for. With that,

Second, evaluate homes to yours that have sold. This is vital because it

here are the homes that sold in the Rivertowns in December.

DECEMBER 2018 HOME SALES IN THE ROCKLAND COUNTY RIVERTOWNS Style

Location

Address

Bedrooms

Baths

List Price (4)

Sale Price ($)

Colonial

U. Nyack

344 N Broadway

4

2.1

799,000

789,000

Contemporary

U. Nyack

204 Jewett Rd

5

3

744,500

724,500

Ranch

U. Nyack

233 Birchwood Ave

3

2

449,000

449,000

Colonial

Nyack

12 Van Houten St

4

3.1

999,999

975,000

Condo

Nyack

3 Main St #504

2

2

577,500

575,000

BiLevel

Nyack

14 Dickinson Ave

4

2

285,000

270,000

Colonial

S. Nyack

73 Elysian Ave

3

1

389,000

394,000

Co-op

S. Nyack

2 Salisbury pt #5E

2

2

325,000

325,000

BiLevel

U. Grandview

31 Shadyside Ave

4

3

599,000

599,000

Contemporary

U. Grandview

10 Station Ln

3

3

575,000

570,000

Victorian

U. Grandview

1126 Rt 9w

4

4

495,000

450,000

Condo

Piermont

110 Abbottsford Gate

3

3

675,000

655,000

Colonial

Piermont

628-630 Piermont Ave

5

2

654,900

615,000

Contemporary

Piermont

749 Rt 9w

4

3.1

599,000

575,000

Condo

Piermont

2 W Lawrence Park #10

1

1

129,000

129,000

Condo

Piermont

307 Ash St

0

1

124,900

118,000

BiLevel

Palisades

9 Lauren Rd

4

3

629,000

612,500

Ranch

Palisades

795 Rt 340

3

3

428,000

415,000

2018 vs. 2017 - Single Family Homes

2018 vs. 2017 - Condos/Co-ops

New Inventory (the number of homes coming on the market) decreased

New inventory (the number of condos coming on the market) increased

1.6% (241 in 2018 vs. 245 in 2017). There was an 11% decrease in the

5.1% (82 in 2018 vs. 78 in 2017). There was a 2.0% decrease in the num-

number of sales (137 in 2018 vs. 154 in 2017). The average sales price

ber of sales (48 in 2018 vs. 49 in 2017). The average sales price of

for homes that have sold increased 15.5% to $770,823. The median

condos that have sold decreased 4.3% to $400,156. The median sales

sales price increased 13.7% to $615,000. Overall, the average sales

price decreased 32% to $272,000. Overall, the average sales price for

price for homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the

condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns)

rivertowns) was $496,945, up 5.0% over last year. The median sales

was $243,672, up 4.5% over last year. The median sales price for con-

price in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $460,000, up

dos and co-ops in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was

4.5% over last year.

$212,000 up 3.9% over the last year.

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WINING AND DINING RESTAURANTS 8 North Broadway 8 N. Broadway, Nyack.

845-353-1200. 8northbroadway.com Alain’s Bisto 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-535-3315. alainbistro.net AquaTerra Grille 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-920-1340. aquaterragrille.com Babe’s 73 W. Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw. 845-429-8647.

Banchetto Feast 75 W. Route 59, Nanuet.

845-624-3070. banchettofeast.com Black Bull Steakhouse 253 South Little Tor Road, New City. 845-708-7500. blackbullsteakhouse.com Bourbon Street of Nyack 132 Main Street, Nyack. 845-727-4954. bourbonstreetofnyack.com Broadway Bistro 3 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-8361. 3broadwaybistro.com Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack.

845-358-2801. theclarksvilleinn.com Del’Arte Restaurant 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg. 845-365-2727. delarterestaurant.com Ella New York Pizza & Pasta 137 South Main Street, New City. 845-638-6184. ellanewcity.com Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill 366 Route 202, Pomona. 845-354-1161. gilligansclambar.com Grille Room at Patriot Hills 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 845-429-6050.

Hudson House 134 Main Street, Nyack.

845-353-1355. American & Continental cuisine. hudsonhousenyack.com Hudson Water Club West Haverstraw Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw.

845-271 4046. hudsonwaterclub.com Joe & Joe Restaurant 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-620-1800. joeandjoerestaurant.com Kobe Sushi 195 S. Main Street, New City.

845-638-2202. kobenewcity.com

La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-3770. lafontanaofnyack.com La Terrazza Restaurant 291 S. Main St., New City. 845-638-0757. laterrazzarestaurant.com Lynch’s Restaurant 79 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. lynchsny.com Marcello’s Ristorante 21 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern. 845-357-9108. marcellosgroup.com Mariella’s Pizzeria 41 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-429-5220.

Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845-727-3939. matsuhanasushi.com Mount Ivy Cafe 14 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. mountivycafe.com Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille 100 Orange Ave., Suffern. 845-368-3058. olesuffern.com Pasta Cucina of Stony Point 32 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-786-6060. mariospastacucina.com Pasta Cucina 8 N Airmont Road, Suffern.

845-369-1313.

Pier 701 701 Piermont Avenue, Piermont.

845-848-2550. pier701ny.com Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant 230 W. Route 59, Spring Valley.

845-352-7808. portuguesechurras.com Quinta Steakhouse 24 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-5565. quintasteakhouse.com Restaurant X & Bully Boy Group 117 N Route 303, Congers. 845-268-6555. xaviars.com Rivertown Taphouse 5 Roundhouse Road, Piermont. 845-848-2923. rivertowntaphouse.com Sonoma Grille 100 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900. sonomarockland.com Sparkill Steakhouse 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. sparkillsteakhouse.com

Tarantella Pizzeria 128 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-3583. tarantellapizzanyack.com The Whiskey Kitchen 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-535-3666. thewhiskey-kitchen.com Turiello’s Pizza 76 Main Street., Nyack.

845-358-5440. turiellospizza.com Union Restaurant & Bar Union 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-429-4354. unionrestaurant.net UNoodles Snack Bar 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. unoodles.net Vicolo Ristorante 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 845-358-2801. theclarksvilleinn.com West Gate Restaurant 26 Route 59, Nyack.

845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm westgaterestaurant.com CATERERS Del’Arte 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg. 845-365-2727. delarterestaurant.com La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering 845-398-3400.

Regency Banquet and Conference Center 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-512-1615.

Town & Country Caterers 922 Route 9W. Congers. 845-268-9291. townandcountrycaterers.com CAFES, DELIS, BAKERIES DD Patisserie 9163 Main Street, Nyack.

845-353-2031.

MUSIC West Gate Lounge at the West Gate Inn Nyack, 26 Route 59, Nyack.

845-358-8100. westgatelounge.com

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ASSISTED/SENIOR LIVING The Clubhouse 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 888-701-8442. fountainview.org/ works/clubhouse/ Esplanade at Palisades 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. 845-359-7870. esplanadeatpalisades.com.

Promenade at Chestnut Ridge 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge 845-620-0606. promenadesenior.com FountainView 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 888-701-8442. fountainview.org Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill 582 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River.

845-735-6846. promenadesenior.com ATTORNEYS The Bachman Law Firm 245 S. Main Street, Suite306, New City. judith@thebachmanlawfirm.com.

845-639-3210. thebachmanlawfirm.com Valerie J. Crown 151 N. Main Street, New City. #402 vcrownlaw@aol.com.

845-598-8253. valeriecrown.com DeMoya & Associates 163 S Main Street, New City. 845-639-4600. demoyalaw.com.

Gary Lipton, Esq 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet. 845-624-0100. garyliptonlaw.com AUTOMOBILES & MOTORBIKES 202 Collision 16 Wayne Avenue, Suffern, N.Y. 845-368-0040. 202collisionny.com.

Clarkstown International Collision 95 Route 304, Nanuet. 845 627 3100.

FZ Perfection Auto Body & Collision 95 Route 304, Nanuet. 845-627-3100. cicautobody.com Kevin’s Ace Repairs 52 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-4975.

Luke’s Auto Body 22 Maple Avenue, Haverstraw. 845-429-2002. lukesautobody.net

ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES Awesome Antiques 2 B Franklin Avenue, Pearl River. 845-499-4593, 845-920-1244. awesomeantiques.wixsite.com

CARDS & GIFTS Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery 232 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. stores. hallmark.com

BEAUTY 122 Park Salon 122 Park Avenue, New City.

845-499-2080. 122parksalon.com Bella Tu Med Spa 172A Main Street, Nyack. 845-547-0634 European Wax Center 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000. waxcenter.com Innovative Esthetics 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-735-2610. innovativeesthetics.com Lief Beauty Boutique 85 S. Broadway, Suite 7, Nyack. 845-641-9540. liefbeautyboutique.com Salon Allure 368 New Hempstead Road, New City. 845-708-5878. salonallurenewcity.com

CARPET/FLOORING Carpets Plus Color Tile 205 Route 9W, Congers. 845-267-0800. carpetsplusofny.com Promenade at Chestnut Ridge 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Spring Valley.

845-620- 0606.

BED AND BREAKFAST Bricktown Inn 112 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw. 845-429-8447. bricktowninnbnb.com

CHURCHES/SYNAGOGUES First Reformed Church 18 S Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-5518. nyackreformed.org St. John the Baptist R.C. Church 895 Piermont Avenue, Piermont.

845-359-0078. stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net The Reform Temple of Rockland 330 N Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack.

845-358-2248.

Temple Beth Sholom 228 New Hempstead Road, New City.

845-638-0830. tbsrockland.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. 845-354-1789. uurocklandny.org

BRIDES A Personal Touch 44 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4200. partyrentalspearlriver.com Bridal Accents 87 Maple Avenue, New City. 638-3956.

CAMPS/DAY CAMPS Amazing Grace Circus 130 First Avenue, Nyack. 845-721-5059. amazinggracecircus.org Camp Ramaquois 30 Mountain Road, Pomona. 845-354-1600. campramaquois.com Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp 30-34 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930. rocklandrockbandcamp.com

CHIMNEY CLEANERS Pete’s Chimneys & More 845-267-3333.

CHIROPRACTORS Dr. Lynn C. Friedman 6 Medical Park Dr, Pomona. 845-786-2022. drlfriedman.com Gregory Chiropractic 5 Grandview Avenue, Nanuet. 845-623-3939. 634-8877 gregory-chiropractic.com

CLEANING Green Life Maids 1213 Round Pointe Drive, Haverstraw. 845-517-0622.

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NY Fire Water Mold 914-365-0283. nyfirewatermold.com.

Merry Maids 50 North Harrison Avenue #11, Congers. 845-634-4322. www.merrymaids.com/locations/ny/rockland-county/ CLOTHING Dusty Rose 70 S Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-1133.

Maria Luisa 77 S Broadway, Nyack.

845-353-4122. Women’s clothing and accessories. marialuisaboutique.com ML Gifts Accessories 75 S Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.

COMPUTER EagleTech Computers 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845-735-1381. eagletechcomputers.com New Vision Technologies 99 Main Street, Nyack (845) 353-4357. newVtech.com Nyack Computer 194 Main Street, Nyack.

845-348-9898. nyackcomputer.com CONFERENCE CENTERS Crestview Conference Center 440 W Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-620-7207. crestviewconference.org HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center 334 Route 9W, Palisades. 845-7326000. www.hnapalisades.com CONSIGNMENT STORES Designer Consigner 302 Route 304, Nanuet. 845-507-0245. designerconsignerny.com CONSTRUCTION Comito Construction 32 Tuxedo Lane, Congers. 845-268-0847.

Empire State Builders & Contractors 9 Briarcliff Road, New City. 845-425-0003. empirestatebuilders.com Frank Fuchs Construction Garnerville 845-893-5448. frankfuchsconstruction.com Hendo Contracting 19 Third St, New City.

845-638-0555. hendocontracting.com Interior Concepts Sean Relihan, 845-7352245. Cell - 845-629-9729.

Ravenwood Custom Carpentry 845-371-8000. ravenwood.biz.

Valerio Contracting 89 W Route 59, Central Nyack. 845-512-8198. Roofing, Siding, Windows. Nyack. valeriocontracting.com COUNTRY CLUBS Edgewood Country Club 449 Rivervale Road, Rivervale, New Jersey. 201-666-1200. edgewoodnj.com CPA James DeMinno, CPA 337 N. Main Street, Suite 13, New City. 845-638-4527. deminno.tax Joseph A. Lux, CPA 4 Francis Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1929. joelux.com DANCE STUDIO Balbach School of Dance 55 W Railroad Avenue, Garnerville. 845-825-1276. balbachschoolofdance.com Coupe Theatre Studio 430 Market Street, Nanuet. 845-623-2808. coupedance.com.

Powerhouse Dance Center 71 S Route 9W, Haverstraw. 845-553-9533. powerhousedancecenter.com DENTISTS/ORTHODONTICS. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland 5 N. William Street, Pearl River. 845-735-7770. advanceddentistryofrockland.com Dr. Todd W. Auerbach 16 Squadron Boulevard Suite 100, New City. 914-200-8136.

Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, LLC 2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 307, Suffern. 845-474-2061. sufferndentalpractice.com Nyack Pediatric Dentistry 265 N. Highland Avenue, Rte. 9W, Suite 101, Nyack.

845-512-8434. nyackpediatricdentistry.com Rockland Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics 238 N Main Street, New City. 845-634-8900. rocklandpediatricdental.com Smile For Life Family & Cosmetic Dental 27 Townline Road, Pearl River.

845-623-4848. thesmileforlife.com Stony Point Dental, PC 32 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-942-1600. stonypointdental.com TLC Dental of Rockland 2 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 418, West Nyack. 845-358-3305. tlcdentalrockland.com.

Smile More Dentistry 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan. 845-675-1512. dentist-tappan.com

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DOCTORS Advanced Audiology of NY 102 E Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7337. advancedaudiologyofny.com.

Clarkstown Pediatrics 35 Smith Street, Nanuet. 845-623-7100. 200 E Eckerson Road, New City 845-352-0527. Stony Point 845-786-5776. clarkstownpeds.com Clarkstown Urology 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-0400.

Crystal Run Healthcare 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757.

West Nyack 2 Centerock Road, West Nyack. 845-348-1100 Suffern 200 Route 59, Suffern. 845-369-9300 Suffern 156 Route 59, Suite B4, Suffern.

845-357-6464. crystalrunhealthcare.com Stony Point 6 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point. 845.786.5544 Haverstraw 48 New Main St., Haverstraw.

Hudson Valley Vascular Med: Edelschick Donald S MD 6 Charles Street, New City.

845-354-0690.

Dr. Attila I. Farkas, MD 300 Madison Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey. 973-971-5000.

Charles F. Glassman, M.D. The NY Center for Longevity & Wellness 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-1110. charlesglassmanmd.com Gramercy Pain Management 67 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845-368-0800. gramercypain.com Dr. Richard Handelsman, DO, FACP MDVIP Personalized Healthcare 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-1169.

Hudson Valley Audiology Center 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona.

845-362-1350. hudsonaudiology.com Dr. Michael Innerfield 156 Route 59, Suite C5, Suffern. 845-348-1100.

Dr. William R. Johnson 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026.

Dr. Michael Kalvert, M.D.P.C. 339 S. Main Street, Suite 8, New City. 845-638-2101.

Dr. Scott Sanders Dermatology, 301 N. Main Street, Suite 3, New City.

845-499-2017.

Nanuet Wellness & Weight Loss Center 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet.

845-623-0026.

Nyack Pediatric Assocs 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-5437.

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Palisades Laser Eye Center 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-364 9767.

Dawn C. Tobin-Holt, PT 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-6010.

Dr. Mike Pilar 93 Rte 303, Tappan.

359-1770. Cell: 914-414-8355.

Dr. Amy Piperato 43 S Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5700.

Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc.

2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 845-7271340. rocklandent.com Rockland Pulmonary 2 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 318, West Nyack. 845-353-5600. rocklandpulmonary.com Skin Center Dermatology Group 200 E Eckerson Road, New City. 845-352-0500. skincenterderm.com Stony Point Medical 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5700. stonypointmedical.com Dr. Howard Werfel 40 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern.845-368-4100 EDUCATION Rockland Teacher Center Institute 20 George Street, Garnerville. 845-5339516. rockteach.org Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Preschool Education, Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley, 845-429-4122. headstartofrockland.org Please visit headstartofrockland.org.

Or directly call. Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225.

Nyack Head Start of Rockland 845-358-2234. Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING AMC Electric 50 North Harrison Avenue, Suite 15, Congers. 845-729-4262. amcelectricinc.com De Leonardis Electrical 139 Route 9W, Haverstraw. 845-947-1572. deleonardiselectric.com Hush Electrical Contracting 14 Wayne Street, Haverstraw. 845-942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. hushcorp.com Romeo Electric 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack.

845-825-1053. romeo-electric.com

EYECARE Total Focus Eyewear 22 South Main Street, New City. 845-638-3806. eyeglasses.com Dr. Kimball P. Woodward Orangetown Ophthalmology- 2 Crosfield Ave, Suite 315, West Nyack. 845-348-3400.

FENCING Yaboo Fence Route 95 West Nyack Way, West Nyack, NY 10994. 845-358-0118. Your one-stop shopping for all your fencing needs. yaboofence.com FINANCIAL ADVICE Debany Financial Group 303 South Broadway, Sutie 103, Tarrytown, NY. 914-366-4900, Ext. 101 debanyfinancial.com Chestnut Investment Group 4 Executive Boulevard, Suite 204, Suffern. 845-369-0016. chestnutinvestment.com IM Financial Izak Smith and Marc Smith.

1150 Raritan Road, Suite 201, Cranford, NJ. 845-587-0449. im-financial.com O’Brien Capital Management 48 Burd Street, Suite 209, Nyack. 845-358-4930. obriencm.com Wells Fargo Advisors 17 Squadron Boulevard, New City. 845-638-4400. home.wellsfargoadvisors.com FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT Bob’s Security 135 Route 304, Nanuet.

845-623-0005. bobssecurityasap.com Bullet Security 400 East Route 59, Nanuet.

845-627-0300. bulletsecurityinc.com Inter County Alarm Systems 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900. intercountyalarm.com FLOWERS AND PLANTS Schweizer/Dykstra Beautiful Flowers 165 N Middletown Road, Pearl River.

845-735-4079. schweizerflorist.com Tappan Zee Florist 176 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-2544. tappanzeeflorist.net Van Houten Farms 68 Sickletown Road, Orangeburg. 845-735-4689. vanhoutenfarmsny.com

FLORAL DESIGN Astilbe My Heart 85 South Broadway, Suite 5, Nyack. 845-664-5888 astilbemyheartdesigns.com FUNERAL HOMES George M. Holt Funeral Home 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-429-2159. gmholtfuneral.com T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home 71 N Central Highway, Garnerville.

845-429-6665. tjmcgowansonsfh.com Sorce Funeral Home 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433. sorcefuneralhome.com GRAPHIC DESIGN Arlene Levine Design Nyack.

917-312-7002. arlenelevine.com.

GUTTERS Gary’s Gutter Service 4 Gala Court, Congers. 845-450-1006. garysgutterservice.com HAIR AND NAILS 122 Park Salon 122 Park Avenue, New City.

845-499-2080. 122parksalon.com Christine Cordey Salon 66 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-675-7950. christinecordeysalon.com D. Anthony Hair Studio 126 Main Street, Nyack. 845-535-3900. danthony.com DSZ Barbers Inc. 140 Main Street, Nyack.

845-348-1500. dszbarbersinc.com G.C. Hair & Co. 8 First Street, New City.

845-499-2552. www.gchairco.com Peggy Roccio, The Blonde Hair Expert 8 Second Street, New City. 845-893-5803. blondehairexpert.com Smith Grieve Hair 101 Main Street, Tappan. 845-680-6468.

Shear Magique Hair Studio 14 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798. shearmagique.com Toria Hair Salon 580 Route 303, Blauvelt.

845-359-7535. toriahairsalon.com HEARING Advanced Audiology of NY 102 E Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7337. advancedaudiology.com

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Hearing Solutions of Rockland 219 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-5020. hearingaidsrocklandny.com Hudson Valley Audiology Center 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona.

845-362-1350. hudsonaudiology.com Pearl River Hearing 1 Old Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-735-3277. pearlriverhearing.com HEALTH CARE A&T Healthcare 339 N Main Street, New City. 845-213-6993. at-healthcare.com Mobile Family Health Nurse Practitioner Care. 845-608-7559.

VNS Westchester 369 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. 914-682-1480.

888-FOR-VSNW. vns.org HEALTH & FITNESS Rockland Hypnosis Center Hypnotherapist 11 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-323-2766. rocklandhypnosiscenter.com Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center 3 Main Street, Suite C2, Nyack.

845-353-3088. mycelluliteremover.com Mind.Body.Massage 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. christeycurran.massagetherapy.com Diplomat Health & Swim Club 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 845-359-2401. diplomathealth.com JCC Rockland 450 W Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. jccrockland.org Laser Hair Associates of Rockland 34 E Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-920-8490. laserhairassoc.com

Lazur LaVie 267 Main Street, Nyack.

845-623-6140. lazurlavie.com Nyack YMCA 35 S Broadway, Nyack.

845-358-0245. rocklandymca.org Pilates Central 5120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack.

845-358-1166. pilatescentralnyack.com Rockland Vein Center 873 Route 45, Suite 105, New City. 845-499-2333. palisadesveincenter.com Sundala Center for Wellness 39 W Thirty Second Street, Suite 1702, New York. 845359-4694. sundala.com Wholeness Center 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage. 845-268-7532. wholenesscenter.com HOME IMPROVEMENT Architectural Metal & Glass Inc. 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville. 845-942-8848. am4glass.com Minh’s Painting & Contracting 48 Main Street, Garnerville. 845-596-5860.

JW Spaw Design Painting & Restoration 845-535-9249.

HOME & FURNITURE Fireplaces By Design 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062. fireplacesbydesigninc.com Furniture Medic 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-674-2329. furnituremedic.com JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration 845-535-9249.

The Outside In 29 Ferdon Avenue, Piermont. 845-398-0706. theoutside.in

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HOME INSPECTIONS Home Inspection Services 845-821-4063. abetheinspector.com HOTELS West Gate Inn Nyack 26 Route 59, Nyack.

845-358-8100. Walking distance to Nyack’s arts, crafts, antique shops and restaurants. westgateinnnyack.com Candlewood Suites 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. 845-371-4445. ihg.com Time Nyack Hotel 2400 High Avenue, Nyack. 845-675-8700. thetimehotels.com INSURANCE Allstate Don Dietrich Inc 240 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-2244. agents.allstate.com Allstate Insurance Kevin Franchino 164 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-623-6560. agents.allstate.com Bauer-Crowley 643 Main Street, Sparkill.

845-359-4114. bauercrowley.com Matthew Franchino Agency 383 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-2499.

Agents.allstate.com MJD3 Associates LLC 7-11 Suffern Place, Suffern. 845-533-2255. mjd3insurance.com Juan Santos Farmers’ Insurance 48 S. Main Street, Pearl River.

845-735-1000. agents.farmers.com Andy Sprauer 689 S. Mountain Road, New City. 845-323-8000.

INTERIOR DECORATING Decorator for a Day (or by the hour) Recommended by WOR and WABC radio.

845-358-6577, 800-443-1499. decoratorforadayny.com

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INVESTMENT BROKER J. Christopher Haera - Wells Fargo 17 Squadron Boulevard, New City.

845-639-7238. home.wellsfargoadvisors.com Joseph Daniel Sassano 6 North Lawn Avenue, Elmsford. 914-202 3317.

Majestic Lawn Care 424 Buena Vista Road, New City. 845-708-2988 or 845-627-3880. majesticlawnandlandscape.com Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping 845-627-3880. nacleriolandscaping.com

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Barry’s Estate Jewlery 295 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-624-7100. barrysestatejewelry.com Original Designs 187 S. Main Street, New City. 845-634-1335. originaldesignsjewelry.com The Jewelry Gallery 32 S Liberty Drive (Route 9W), Stony Point. 845-429-2613. thejewelrygalleryonline.com

LIMOUSINE SERVICE Marathon Limousine 6 Smith Street, Nanuet. 845-359-2800, 800-949-9444. marathonlimo.com

KITCHEN & BATH EZ Kitchen & Bath 301 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7123. ezkitchenbath.com Grande Central Showroom - Fine Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845-573-0080. centralplumbingspec.com Designer Kitchens by Schneider 34-F W Washington Avenue, Pearl River.

845-735-4040. dkbyschneider.com Rockland Kitchens 55 W Railroad Avenue, Garnerville. 845-429-6700. rocklandkitchens.com LAWN & GARDEN G. Biloba Gardens 845-353-3448. gbiloba.com Blue Sky Landscape 505 Kings Highway, Valley Cottage. 845-268-0585. gotobluesky.com Curti’s Landscaping 169 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-627-2491. curtilandscaping.com DeStaso Landscaping 845-639-0301. bobdestasolandscaping.com Edge Landscaping 25 Greenbush Road, Orangeburg. 845-398-3032. edgelandscape.com The Bonsai Shack - Down to Earth 1040 Route 45, Pomona. 845-304-2183. thebonsaishack.com

LIQUOR, WINE, BEER STORES Hilltop Wines & Liquors 368 New Hempstead Road, Suite 2, New City.

845-638-2257.

Nyack Wine Cellar 43 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Nyack. 845-353-3146. nyackwinecellar.com MEDICAL SERVICES Montefiore Nyack Hospital 160 N Midland Avenue, Nyack. 845-348-2000. montefiorenyack.org Hudson Valley Radiology Association 18 Squadron Boulevard, New City.

845-634-9729. www.radnet.com Nyack Integrated Medical Services 300 E Route 59, Suite 112, Nyack. 845-353-3267. hudsonvalleyintegratedmedicine.com Rockland Diagnostic Imaging 260 N Route 303, West Nyack. 845-353-0400.

Rockland Vein Center 873 Route 45, Suite 105, New City. 845-499-2333. palisadesveincenter.com MORTGAGES CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc 102 Chestnut Ridge Road, Suite 200, Montvale.

201-505-0843. formanteam.com Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 50 Main Street, White Plains. 914-286-4911. wfhm.com MOVING COMPANIES Santi Express 616 Corporate Way, Suite 7, Valley Cottage. 317-558-3092.

MUSIC LESSONS Vocal Focus Voice Lessons 280 Bronxville Road, Bronxville. 845-548-9308. vocalfocus.com

MUSIC LESSONS Rockland Business Women’s Network (RBWN) 845-535-1011. www.rbwn.org PET CARE Camp BowWow 101 Route 304, Nanuet.

845-507-0068. campbowwow.com Canine Country Retreat 221 Craigville Road, Goshen. 845-615-1093.

PET CARE R. Dana Pest Control 845-786-5224.

PHARMACY Koblin’s Pharmacy 96 Main Street, Nyack.

845-358-0688. mygnp.com PHOTOGRAPHY Alexandra T. Wren Photography 845-729-9705. alexandratwren.com Samantha Finch 845-492-7739. photographybysamanthafinch.com PHYSICAL THERAPY Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City.

845-578-9898. accessphysicaltherapywellness.com Advanced Physical Therapy 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. 845-627-8220. advancedphysicaltherapyofrockland.com PICTURE FRAME SHOP Corner Frame Shop 40 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 845-727-1240. thecornerframeshop.com PLASTIC SURGERY Dr. Michael Kalvert 339 S. Main Street, Suite 8, New City. 845-638-2101. kalvertplasticsurgery.com Dr. Hakan Usal 172 Main Street, Nyack.

845-727-7000.

Plastic Surgery Center of New City 125 S. Main Street, New City. 845-634-4554.

PLUMBING & HEATING Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating 234 Old Mill Road, West Nyack. 845-353-1748.

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CV Plumbing, Heating & Air 50 Fairmount Avenue, Haverstraw. 845-271-2301. cvplumbing-heating-ac.com Sunshine Plumbing & Heating 11 Conklin Avenue, Tappan. 845-548-3054. sunshineplumbingandheating.com PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANT Richard O’Donnell 914-779-4444. retiredassessor.com PSYCHOTHERAPIST Dr. Barry Fitzgerald 53 Burd Street, Nyack.

845-358-0559.

Hudson Valley Psychotherapy 99 Main Street, Nyack. 845-500-8675. hudsonvalleypsychotherapy.com Steven Lee, PhD 48 Burd Street, Suite 307, Nyack. 914-582-6725.

Dr. Sally Nazari 845-236-5612. drsallynazari.com PUBLIC SPEAKING Ellyn Cohen - Public Speaking Skills 845-638-2897 REAL ESTATE Nancy Blaker Weber 48 S. Broadway, Nyack. 914-263-3403. nancybweber.com “Ask Adam” Blankfort 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack. 845-641-3255. adam.baerhomes.com Debbie Blankfort - William Raveis Baer & McIntosh 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack.

914-522-5426 Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 268 S. Main Street, New City.

845-304-4140. margo@margobohlin.com

Gail Bohlke - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty 268 S. Main Street, New City.

845-589-5290. gailbohlkerealestate.com Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty 19 E Central Avenue, Pearl River. 914-715-5675. bhgre.com Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 46 S. Broadway, Nyack.

845-641-8613. donnacox.com Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley 914-282-2664. kw.com Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 76 N Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-4250. ellissothebysrealty.com HBC Landmark Realty 3 W. Cavalry Drive, New City. 914-447-0714.

Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch 18 Laurel Road, Suite 845, New City. 845-639-0300.

IBNA Real Estate Group - 61 S. Main Street, New City. 845-639-9800. startpackingtoday.com Margaret Lane-Boyle - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty Cell 914-420-7058. kw.com Lydecker Realty 13 N Broadway, Nyack.

845-358-0001 nyackhomes.com Mary Lukens - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 46 S. Broadaway, Nyack.

914-629-8581. marylukens.randrealty.com Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty 914-953-0494.

Robin A. Miller 845-596-0459.

R2M Realty 8 Piermont Avenue, Nyack.

845-535-4195. ready2mov.com Rand Commercial Services 268 S. Main Street, Suite 100, New City. 845-770-1205. randcommercial.com Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171.

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Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty 19 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River.

845-735-3020.

Karen Steffanato 18 Laurel Road, Suite 123, New City. 914-263-1258. karensteffanato.com Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty Cell: 845-558-5864 Madeline Wiebicke 18 Laurel Road, New City. 845-641-4333. madwoman.kw.com Wright Bros. Real Estate 53 S Broadway, Nyack. 845-617-4197. wrightinnyack.com ROOFING & SIDING Empire State Builders & Contractors 9 Briarcliff Road, New City. 845-425-0003. empirestatebuilders.com Tucek 92 Route 9W, Congers. 845-268-5170. tucek.com.

SCHOOLS, CAMPS & DAYCARES Theresa Morahan Simmons Center 145 College Road, Suffern. 845-574-4561. sunyrockland.edu Head Start of Rockland, Inc 117 Route 9W, Haverstraw. 845-429-4122. headstartofrockland.org New City Jewish Center 47 Old Schoolhouse Road, New City. 845-638-9600. newcityjc.org Preschool Education - Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley. 845-429-4122. headstartofrockland.org Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225; Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234; Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 LIU University 70 Route 340, Orangeburg.

845 450 5402.

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Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 35 S Broadway, Nyack, 845-358-0245. rocklandymca.org Stage Left Children’s Theater 111 Route 303, Suite 113, Tappan. 845-365-9000. stageleftct.org SECURITY SYSTEMS Bob’s Security 135 Route 303, Bardonia.

845-623-0005.

Bullet Security 400 E. Route 59, Nanuet.

845-627-0300.

Inter County Alarm Systems 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900.

SHOWER DOORS & MIRRORS Cooks Glass Work 15 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt. 845-359-9339. cooksglass.com.

SKIING Mount Peter Ski & Ride 51 Old Mount Peter Road, Warwick. 845-986-4940. mtpeter.com SOLAR ENERGY Infinity Solar Systems 6 E Dexter Plaza, Pearl River. 845-250-3512. infinitysolarsystems.com ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation 22 Third Street, New City. 845708-0800. cleanenergyauthority.com SPECIALTY SHOPS Danu Gallery 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. thedanugallery.com Design Air 120 Route 59, Hillburn.

845-357-3580. designairinc.com Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery 232 S Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. stores.hallmark.com Sanctuary 60 S Broadway, Nyack.

845-353-2126. sanctuary-home.com SPECIAL SERVICES A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw.

845-429-8400. rappaportlocks.com Come Sit Stay 234 Route 9W, Haverstraw.

845-786-3647. comesitstayresort.com Global Private Investigations 96 Haarlem Ave, White Plains. 845-634-1683.

Home Aides of Rockland 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org

Jawonio Health Center 260 N Little Tor Road, New City. 845-708-2000. jawonio.org Eric David Laxman 478 Mountain View Avenue, Valley Cottage. 845-304-7615. ericdavidlaxman.com Mosquito Squad 845 215 9248.

Cell # 845 405 3344.

Rockland Cemetary 201 Kings Highway, Sparkill. 845-359-0172. rocklandcemetery.org Rockland Band Camp 30-34 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930. rocklandrockbandcamp.com SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS DR Environmental 382 Route 59, Airmont.

845-517-5646. drenvironmental.net Rockland Business Women’s Network 845-729-9497. rbwn.org The Center for Safety and Change (formerly Rockland Family Shelter) 9 Johnsons Lane, New City. 845-634-3391. centerforsafetyandchange.org Saint Dominic’s Home 500 Western Highway, Blauvelt. 845-359-3400.

VCS Inc. 77 S. Main Street, New City. 845634-5729. vcs-inc.org TAX & ACCOUNTING Joseph A. Lux, CPA 4 Francis Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1929. joelux.com Gloria Papasophocles, CPA 60 Dutch Hill Road, Suite 11B, Orangeburg.

845-848-2690. gloriacpa.com THEATERS Antrim Playhouse 15 Spook Rock Road, Suffern. 845-354-9503. antrimplayhouse.com Penguin Repertory 7 Cricketown Road, Stony Point. 845-786-2873. penguinrep.org THRIFT SHOP Grace’s Thrift Shop 10 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-7488. gracechurchnyack.org Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop aka New To You - 142 Main Street, Nyack.

845-358-7933. montefiorenyack.org Tappan Zee Thrift Shop 454 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-359-5753

TRAVEL AGENCIES Memory Queens, Cruise Planners 201-218-4410. memoryqueenstravel.com WAC Travel 85 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Nyack. 845-535-1300 or 845-535-1301. italygreece.com VETERINARIANS Palisades Mobile Vet 183 Route 303, Orangeburg. 845-398-7387. pal-vet.com Pearl River Animal Hospital 19 S. Pearl Street, Pearl River. 845-735-3213. pearlriveranimalhospital.com Valley Cottage Animal Hospital 202 N. Route 303, Valley Cottage.

845-268-9263. valleycottageanimalhospital.com WATER SYSTEMS Abbey Ecowater Systems 69 W Church Street, Spring Valley. 845-356-1700.

Culligan Water First Street, New City.

845-634-3336. culliganrockland.com WEDDING LOCATIONS Falkirk Estate and Country Club 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley.

845-928-8060. falkirkestate.com Paramount Country Club 160 Zukor Road, New City. 845-634-4626. paramountcountryclub.com Patriot Hills 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point. 845-947-7085. patriothillsgolfclub.com Regency Banquet and Conference Center 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet.

845-512-1615.

WINDOW TREATMENTS The Studio by Beacon Interiors 19 New Street, Nyack. 914-589-9270.

Westrock Windows 30 Lake Road, Congers. 845-268-0463. westrockwindows.com