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Salute to Health and Medicine in Rockland County

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YOU NEVER KNOW... where you’ll see Rivertown. From Greece to Haverstraw.

SHAKIN’ IT UP - Reed Tighe and the Ask Adam real estate group are making big changes to the real estate business.

TOP DOC - Dr. Richard Handelsman practices medicine the way it should be.

STAY STRONG - with the wonderful bone strengthening program at Helen Hayes Hospital.

TRUTH ABOUT TEETH - Dr. Ira Bernstein is among America’s top dentists.

SUCCULENT STEAK - Find out why Rocklanders are excited about Black Bull Steakhouse in New City.

DIVA CLOSET... in Northvale can solve all your storage problems.

DOING GOOD - Nyack Rotary celebrates 95 years of helping our neighborhood.

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TROUBLE SLEEPING? Dr. Shelley Berson is foremost in her field.

BEATING PAIN - Check out the CBD Boutique in Nyack.s.

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CRIME FIGHTERS - Bullet Security will help you take the bite out of crime.

YOUNG HERO - Sports Hall of Fame honors transplant youngster Bella Munoz..

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FIND OUT why more people are switching to Smile More Dentistry.

REAL ESTATE ROYALTY Nancy Blaker Weber and Frankie Kirwin are the house-hunting - and house-selling - experts.

CUTTING EDGE - Dr. Scott Gottlieb uses drug-free spinal cord stimulation to beat chronic pain.

HEAD OVER HEELS - Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this wonderful home in the Hudson Valley.

PILATES EXPERT - Havenview Pilates and Movement is a beautiful retreat.

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AVOID MEDICAL INTERVENTION ...with injury prevention.

FIX YOUR FURNITURE - Furniture Medic can make your home look like new again.

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REJECT BUTTON: People keep saying to me things like: “It must be great to edit Rivertown magazine. Free meals at Rockland County’s finest restaurants. Being treated like a king everywhere you go.” Well, folks, the truth is nothing like that. When I started the magazine 18 years ago I promised myself that I would never go looking for free dinners. And I’ve kept that promise. OK, I haven’t got any thinner either, but that’s life. Being an editor isn’t always fun, though. I came across the following letter in my scrapbook. It was sent to me by a writer who’d had his story rejected. Here it is in full: “Dear Stupid, Your appetite for sensationalistic filth sickens all good people. How you ever made it beyond a paper delivery boy must have been the work of Satan. I think you are a fool of fools! PS – I hope you choke on your turkey this Thanksgiving. You certainly deserve it. Evil bastard!” I guess some people just can’t take rejection. Thumbs Down: A few years back I got an angry phone call from a Rivertown reader: “How dare you print such filth in your magazine.” She screamed about a disgusting photo - and hung up. My wife and I searched the magazine from page to page trying to spot the offensive photo. Eventually we found it - it was a photo of a man’s thumb!!! Senior jokes: A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor’s office. “Is it true,” she wanted to know, “that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?” “’Yes, I’m afraid so,”’ the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, “I’m wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked ‘NO

REFILLS’..” An older gentleman was on the operating table awaiting surgery and he insisted that his son, a renowned surgeon, perform the operation. As he was about to get the anesthesia, he asked to speak to his son. “Yes, Dad, what is it?” “Don’t be nervous, son; do your best, and just remember, if it doesn’t go well, if something happens to me, your mother is going to come and live with you and your wife....” Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. This is so true. I love to hear them say “you don’t look that old.” The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. (Mostly because we forgot why we were waiting in line in the first place!!) Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me! I want people to know why I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way and some of the roads weren’t paved. When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of Algebra. First you forget names, then you forget faces. Then you forget to pull up your zipper... it’s worse when you forget to pull it down.

Phil Bunton

Rivertown

Gary’s Gutter Service Hero of the Month

Magazine Vol. 19, Issue 10

Rivertown magazine is published monthly by Nyack Rivertown LLC. It is distributed free throughout the Nyacks, Grand View, Piermont, Pearl River, Suffern, Spring Valley, Haverstraw, Tomkins Cove and throughout Rockland County, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Subscriptions are available for $29.50 a year. Send check to: Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927. Editor & Publisher: Phil Bunton Advertising Executives: Diana McIntyre, Mona Cushnie-Walker. Reporters: Tom Riley, Murray Phillips. Art Directors: Arlene Levine-Roufa, Graham Carroll, Kay Kelvin. Contributing Photographers: Daniel Spitzer. Columnists: Candice Boyle, Neal Deutsch, Joe Lux; Frank Mancione; Nyack Wine Cellar Assistant to the Publisher: Barbara Sevier. Co-Founder: Shirley Bunton • Subscriptions: $29.50. Mail check to Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927. Email: rivertown2000@gmail. com.

For many years Gary Wollman has been keeping Rockland safe as the owner of Bullet Security Inc. the Premier Security Company in the Hudson Valley. He has aided residents, businesses and law enforcement agencies with his video surveillance cameras, state-of-the-art security systems and cell phone technology. His sign, Bullet Security--We’ll Shoot Right Over can be found all over the Hudson Valley. County residents sleep better knowing their homes and businesses are protected while they are away. Little do they know about Gary and his family’s charitable endeavors in the community. For this reason, Gary’s Gutter Service and Rivertown Magazine have selected Gary Wollman as its “October Hero of the Month.” When Gary learned that the Animal Shelter in Pomona had no Fire Alarm System he had his workers come over and install one. Over the years his quiet donations on behalf of his wife, Julie, daughter, Natasha and sons, Chad and Cody and daughter-in-law, Christina, part of the 3rd generation of his family to work for Bullet Security, have kept many organizations and foundations afloat. Many senior citizens were donated Medical Alert Systems and not a few have saved lives. One gift to the community Gary takes special pride in is his Zoo. Hundreds of children on their way to Day Camps have their bus stop at the Zoo to hear the raucous sounds of animals as they approach the Zoo. Many have never seen life size replicas of lions and tigers, dinosaurs and bears, eagles and giant turtles. These life size recreations were built to test security systems but have taken on a life of its own as a zoological amusement park. Gary was away on business so Chad Wollman accepted a Plaque at the Black Bull Restaurant in New City on Gary Wollman’s behalf. Gary Parahus is the owner of Gary’s Gutter Services and the sponsor of The Hero of the Month. Congratulations Gary Wollman as “Hero of the Month” for October 2018.

So many of my clients are moving down south to year-round sunny skies and no ice to contend with. Frankly I don’t blame them. What could be better than a beach in the winter and being able to be outdoors for walking and dining and so many activities. I love it down there and can’t wait to get back to Singer Island. Here are the questions that my clients call me with. Candice, they ask, should I bring all my furniture, accessories, housewares and other possessions they accumulated over the years? The answer is NO NO and NO Why, because every one of my clients who did said it was a mistake. The cost of trucking, packing and storage is very expensive and they all commented that nothing from their New York residences looked good in their new tropical environment. So, I pass on their” pearls of wisdom” to you and recommend taking only things you love - artwork some accessories. Look through photos and make albums of your favorite photos or put them on DVDs. None of us looks through the boxes we have stored in the closets or expensive storage units. All of my clients share that the storage rooms they have, and have to pay for monthly to keep their “treasures” are rarely looked at. They say “it is a waste of money”. So, keep only what fits into your new life. Less is better.

Prominent interior designer Candice A. Boyle, Decorator for a Day, writes every month to help readers with their design and decorating problems. You can email her at cbcreates2014@gmail.com or call her at 845-358-6575 Letting go is hard but think of it as an adventure and purchasing all new is very reasonable in today’s market. The fun you can have starting over. I know from experience that this concept will be more affordable and you will have a new and beautiful home. I suggest a professional tag sale company to sell everything down to the pots and pans. They take care of everything, organizing, advertising, supervision of the sale, marking all items. This will take all stress off yourself and you will wind up having money to put towards new southern lifestyle. The tag sale companies take a percentage but it’s worth it for us seniors. But if you are ambitious and have a family who will help it can be fun and you might make more money.

My advice is use the professionals. I always say “life is a daring adventure or nothing”. It is my favorite quote written by Helen Keller. If you are moving down South to Florida please know that my services are available to you. I will put together a creative, affordable plan for you and suggest to you where to shop, what sizes of furniture to purchase and any other information you need. I will solve your storage issues. I can put all your design puzzle pieces together to make an excitable, affordable design plan. Good luck to all my clients and potential clients that are moving South. Ilove Florida and I hope to see you at the beach. Have fun on your new journey.

The IRS wants to know - is it a business or a hobby? As a follow up to my last column, Small Business Startups & Taxes, here we will visit an important issue that needs to be addressed by all small businesses if they expect to take deductions for expenses that they incur in an activity that they call a business on their tax returns. That is the issue of “Hobby Businesses”. For many small business owners, their “business” is more a labor of love than a reliable source of income. This is most often the case when an owner has other means of financial support such as a regular job or a spouse who brings home income that allows your “business” to continue even though it makes little or no money. These types of businesses are usually operated from home and are often based on activities near and dear to the owner, which has earned them the nickname, “hobby businesses.” There is no one type of hobby business. Examples might include a jewelry or pottery making, a jazz band for hire, antique refinishing, photography, picture painting, etc. The owner would likely continue doing these things even if they never make a penny or turn a profit. For most regular businesses, spending more than a year or so of losing money is a cue to close up shop. But if you love what you’re doing, it might make sense for you to stick with your losing business rather than fold it up.

This is true because you have another source of income and the losses from the hobby business can be used to offset that income on your tax return. Deducting business losses, including everyday expenses such as computer equipment, not only lowers the amount of income on which taxes are calculated, but it also may drop you into a lower tax bracket. Sounds like a great plan to have Uncle Sam supplement the cost of your hobby. On the down side, if you consistently use your unprofitable business to save taxes, deducting your losses from your other income year after year, you’ll probably attract the attention of the IRS. An issue that often arises with hobby businesses is whether the venture is really a business at all. To deduct expenses from your taxable income, those expenses must have been incurred by a legitimate profit-motivated business, not merely a personal hobby. As you might expect, not every hobby counts as a business. If you claim a loss form your hobby business and you’re audited, you’ll have to prove to the IRS that your hobby is in fact a legitimate business. Before you start claiming tax deductions for the costs of your favorite art projects or toy car collections, make sure your venture will pass IRS scrutiny and qualify as a real business. Thankfully the IRS’s definition is broad. Basically, any activity that you undertake to make a profit counts as a business. You need only to prove to the IRS that you’re trying, not necessarily succeeding, to make a profit with your venture. The IRS uses a few different criteria to decide whether

your business truly has a profit motive. The main test for profit motive is called the “3 of 5” test. If your business makes a profit in three out of five consecutive years, it is legally presumed to have a profit motive. While the IRS gives a lot of weight to this test, it is not conclusive. In other words, if you flunk the 3 of 5 test, you still may be able to prove that your business is motivated by profit. You can use virtually any kind of evidence to prove this. Business cards and stationary, a well maintained set of books, a separate business bank account, current business licenses and permits, and proof of advertising will all help to persuade an IRS auditor that your activity really is a business. I always recommend that questionable businesses be sure to “conduct themselves as a business”. Do the things a business would do to be profitable. Ask your CPA to help you to determine if your business is a real business or a hobby business. His extensive experience in dealing with many small businesses and the IRS can prove to be invaluable to make this determination and to be sure you are on the right side of the IRS. Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty-five years. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com. Visit his website, www.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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Question - What makes a house sell? Answer – Six key reasons that make a house sell: 1) Pricing it right. 2) Location, location. 3) Condition of house. 4) Accessibility. 5) Proper exposure of home; ads, internet, marketing. 6) Curb appeal

working with says it is important to be pre-qualified before making an offer, why is this? Answer – It is important because

in most cases the seller agent is going to ask for it with your offer. Everyone should be pre-approved prior to putting in an offer to not risk the chance of you losing the house.

Question – How do I price my house for sale? Answer – Always price it sensibly, it is important to be realistic about your home’s value. To determine the fair market value, a real estate professional can supply you with information of comparable sales in your area. Question – The agent we are

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You never know where These are the ladies of the Rockland Rodders Antique Car Club at a Friday cruise at the Central Ave. Field, Pearl River. Front: Phyllis Rabinowitz, Tina Knopf, Kathy Pelton, Joan Cipullo, Ruth Thompson Back: Linda Robinson, Cheryl Outwater, RoseAnn Frey

Stenland Lodge, VASA Order of America. (Swedish Org.) attended the 34th Scandinavian Fest held at Budd Lake, NJ.

JoAnn DuBois Cruz, Nancy Nicks, Rosemary Hylas Matza and Lidwin Bodnar Goodwine were visiting the Bethel Woods Museum and Peter Max Exhibit, Woodstock, NY

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Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candice Boyle - in the center of the heart - said goodbye to summer with the Harborettes pool aerobics group at the Harbors at Haverstraw.

Mike and Roseanne Morrison were in Santorini, Greece.

West Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club hosted a Hudson boat ride attended by by area Rotarians, family and friends, WP-HF Rotary President-Elect Kim Lee and Rotary International PDG Carole Tjoa with Rivertown

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Reed Tighe & the Ask Adam team shake up the real estate scene in New York & New Jersey

Story by Tom Riley Photos by Tim Kuder, Authentic Photo Commercial realtors are feeling the effects of Reed Tighe and The Ask Adam Team tapping into the Commercial Real Estate market in New York & New Jersey. Adam Blankfort, the digital marketing guru and master technologist, learning from the 40 years of his family-owned real estate agency experience, is leading the entry into commercial real estate and the team is disrupting the market in New York & New Jersey. Adam and Reed’s visionary marketing, patented lead technology and pricing strategy will give you the global exposure you dream of and get you the premium you deserve… fast. They thrive on the challenges commercial real estate brings and with 4 offices in Nyack, Piermont, Warwick and Northvale, NJ, plus another 130 family owned William Raveis Real Estate offices throughout the Northeast, including New York City and Florida, they bring their clients “the world.” Their company has been awarded “The Most Innovative Brokerage in the Nation” by Inman News, out of 100,000 real estate companies nationwide. Furthermore, their company was just awarded the “Top Luxury Broker Award,” out of 565 premier real estate firms, by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Whether you are looking to buy or sell commercial real estate, you want

Above: Reed Tighe of the Ask Adam team.

to contact Reed Tighe. The Rockland County native cares about your needs, he’ll listen to you, and represent you honestly with integrity and the skills needed to secure the best deal for you. Reed’s knowledge of the area comes from growing up in Blauvelt, having attended St. Catharine’s School and Tappan Zee High School, before moving onto the University at Buffalo. He commented: “Growing up, I al-

ways had a fascination with real estate. When I first got my driver’s license, I would drive around with my cousin and check out open houses in the area.” Reed wants to see the future of the area continue to prosper. “I’ll never forget my first two transactions as a new agent. I found two commercial spaces in Nyack for contractors developing the walking and bike paths that connect Route 9W to the new bridge at the Tappan Zee span.” The paths are not expected to be completed until the

From left to Right: Frank Petruccelli, Ryan Paige, Adam Blankfort, Tim Kuder, Michael Chang, Sid Goto, Reed Tighe, Brett Thompson, of The “Ask Adam” Team.

end of 2019. “I have the drive and determination to see the community develop successfully. I believe the Hudson Valley and Bergen County will be seeing its fair share of commercial development in the near future. People from Brooklyn and Manhattan are buying up residential and commercial properties throughout the area, so the future looks bright,” said Reed. Success follows the “Ask Adam”

team as everything they touch turns to “sold.” The team is looking forward to bringing the same type of selling strategy to the commercial market that has proven itself in the residential market. If you are looking to buy, sell, lease or develop, you need to contact Reed Tighe at 845-548-6280 or email him at Reed@baerhomes.com. Working closely with seasoned commercial real estate agent Brett

Thompson, who can be contacted at 917-902-9951 or via email at Brett@ baerhomes.com, your commercial real estate needs will not only be met, but exceeded…

Dr Richard Handelsman practices medicine the way it should be Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

Story: Murray Phillips Dr Richard Handelsman is a rare creature in today’s medical profession. He gives all his patients a level of personalized health care that you don’t get in many other practices. He told us: “Patients that are with me absolutely love the individual care than they get.” Dr. Handelsman is a member of MDVIP, the country’s largest operation offering personalized health care. And if you’re worried about the price, don’t be. It works out at only $4 a day Dr. Handelsman is dismayed at how few patients get the care he feels they deserve. “There are six things a patient should look at,” he told us. • Are you happy with your health care? • Are you happy with the doctor who is treating you? • Are you seeing the doctor him or herself - or are you being seen by para professionals? “Not that that I necessar-

ily a bad thing. It can be very good. But is that what you want? Generally most people go to a doctor to see the doctor – not the nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant.” • When you go to the hospital are you attended by your primary care physician – or is your case delegated to someone else. • Are you getting an annual wellness examination with recommendations on

how to keep well. • When you have test results done, do you have to chase the doctor to get the results? Dr Handelsman summed up: “If your answer is no to any of these questions, you may want to go elsewhere – use a different form of health care.” And that’s what you get with Dr. Handelsman. He explained: “In personalized heatlh care you have more confi-

Dr. Richard Handelsman (above) and left on a scuba diving trip.

dence that your physician is looking out for you – all the time.” Dr. Handelsman is often pleasantly surprised by the reception he gets from his patients. He recalls: “I love the relationships I’ve established with my patients. There’s nothing more rewarding than having a patient say thank you. That’s the one thing that keeps me going.” Dr. Handelsman recalls visiting one

patient in the hospital: “I could see her feeling of relief the moment I walked into her room.” One of those delighted patients, Juliet, told us: “His compassion and availability far exceed any doctor that I’ve had in my 60-plus years. His ability to coordinate care when I was hospitalized left me feeling less stressed and cared for. “The moment he walked into the hos-

pital I couldn’t resist giving him a big , beaming welcoming smile. So what is it that makes Dr. Handelsman so special? For a start, he practices what he preaches. No matter what time your appointment is, you’ll see the doctor within minutes. He’ll spend as long as necessary going over your health and your worries about your health. His fee works out at only $4 a day. The price of a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Isn’t your life worth that? • Dr. Richard Handelsman, 7 Medical Park Drive, #C, Pomona. (845) 3621169.

Great program at Helen Hayes Hospital helps beat osteoporosis Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County Osteoporosis will lead to a fracture in one in two women and one in four men. It is important to make changes to help prevent a fracture, which include lifestyle considerations (diet and exeercise) along with conventional treatments. Fractures are not only a result of weak bones, but also a result of loss of muscle mass, strength, balance and agility. A fear of falls and injury often stops people from exercising. Osteoporosis affects an individual physically, psychologically and socially. The strong bones program at Helen Hayes Hospital was established by Payal Sahni, DPT in the year 2014. The program is unique in the Hudson Valley region which is geared towards wellness and bone health for people with Osteoporosis and/or Osteopenia. This program includes research based exercises to improve bone density, education and frequency, type and duration of exercise and correct nutrition. Besides being organized and run by a qualified professional, an addition to its uniqueness is the fact that the exercises can be adapted to various physical abilities. Frequent comment by members is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;finally a class that gives me the confidence to exerciseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The goal of this program is to provide individuals with osteoporosis/osteopenia the confidence in performing the right kind of exercise and promote wellness. Payal has over 10 years of experience working with people who have

Payal Sahni runs the strong bones program at Helen Hayes Hospital. Photo: Candice Boyle.

low bone mass. The program consists of 8 sessions, twice a week for an hour. The program runs year round. Call or email to find out our next start date. For more information, contactPayal Sahni, DPT, MCMT, Sr Physical Therapist, Helen Hayes Hospital at 845-786-4177.

The Osteoporosis Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 - 11 am at the Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium. For information call 845-786-4772.

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Dr Ira Bernstein in Suffern is among America’s top dentists Story/Photos: Tom Riley Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, D.M.D of 2 Executive Boulevard in Suffern is a diamond in a rhinestone world. Everything he does is imbued with excellence. He is regularly listed in the GUIDE TO AMERICA’S TOP DENTISTS, DOCTORS OF EXCELLENCE and HUDSON VALLEY TOP DENTISTS. Dr. Bernstein has a special interest and training in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. He has done research, authored, and published several scientific papers in national and international dental journals. Dr. Bernstein holds a United States Patent for an invention used to help patients with jaw problems. He is a presenting lecturer to various professional groups, including the Greater New York Dental Meeting. He has also attained Diplomate status in several professional groups and has achieved Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.). Aside from being on the cutting edge of dentistry Dr. Bernstein and his staff pride themselves on knowing every patient on a first name basis. Dr. Bernstein does Lasers, Visilign, Orthodontics, Botox and Fillers for TMJ and Headaches as well as Smile Enhancement. He told us: “I’m a Clinical Instructor at the American Academy of Facial Esthetics where I teach other doctors how to do these procedures. I’m an avid student as

well as a teacher. I always take a lot of courses where I learn new things and implement the new knowledge. “We always tie dental health to overall health. New research has shown that periodontal disease is linked to increases in heart attacks and strokes. “We are always watching out for our patient’s overall health. I’ve had advanced training in New York City in Reconstruction using implants. Dr. Bernstein recently completed an advanced training program in Comprehensive Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry at the well known Rosenthal Institute of New York

University School of Dentistry. He commented: “During my 35 year career as a dentist I’ve had great mentors and have practiced general dentistry to advanced dentistry to major reconstructive dentistry. “I’m proud to say a number of my patients are dentists and physicians and I get a lot of referrals from my patients.” Dr. Bernstein is ably assisted by his two front desk administrators, Geri McLachlan and Monica Franco, his assistant, Trina Grant and his two hygienists, Cathy Burke and Alla Morodokhina.

The A Team at Dr. Bernsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dental Practice, Monica Franco, Front Desk Administrator, Cathy Burke, Hygienist, Geri McLachlan, Front Desk Administrator, Dr. Ira Bernstein, DMD, Trina Grant, Assistant and Ellen Shenouda, Hygienist.

Dr. Bernstein is married and has two children and three grandsons. He is a co-founder and partner in Dental Practice Builder. The firm develops, produces and markets products for dentist to use in providing information to the lay public on cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. He is also a bass guitarist and lead singer in an oldies/doo-wop band. He has a Black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a Bronze Medalist in New York State Tae Kwon Do Championships, Senior Division 1991. For a full range of general dentistry services and advanced procedures, Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, LLC can be reached by calling 845-652-5358. His office is located at 2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 307 in Suffern, NY. You can access his web site at www.sufferndentalpractice.com.

Black Bull Steakhouse is packing them in with Sunday lobster night and Thursday football Story/Photos: Tom Riley New City’s latest and hottest steakhouse is packing them in every Thursday night with its Football Night Special offerings. Happy Hour begins at 2pm and all appetizers, wine, spirits and beer are half off on Thursday & Sunday Lobster Night. On Sunday Lobster Night, you get a Pound & a Quarter or a Pound & a Half Lobster for $30. Please make a reservation for Sunday Lobster Night. What a deal, you can watch your Sunday night football game and have great seafood. The meat is 100% Kosher. The Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood only deals with the finest meat & fish purveyors. Everybody loves their $30 Three Course Dinner Special. On Monday and Tuesday you can BYOB or get Half Price Off up to $100 on everything. Manager Marcello Rugova told us:“We have Kosher Steak & Seafood for our Jewish clientele. We age our steaks in-house for 28 days before serving them up just the way you like them. “Our Chef Thomas worked for 19 years at Peter Luger in Brooklyn. All our staff have experience in Italian theme and steakhouse restaurants in the city. “You’ll feel at home and well taken care of at Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood. We offer our clientele 5 Star Service. “We also do On and Off Premise Catering. Let us know your budget and we’ll pick a catering menu that matches your expectations. The Holidays are coming up, plan early for great parties.

Marcello Rugova, the manager, serves two happy customers.

“For details on reserving rooms for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Communions, graduations and any family special events call me at 845-708-7500 and we’ll take care of all your needs.” Marcello added: “Once you experience our quality meats and quality seafood and professional service, you will never want to set foot into the city for a steak or seafood.” He continued: “We make our own homemade pasta and have a 3 course Prixfixe Lunch with a glass of wine for $22. We also offer a Prix-fixe Dinner Special everyday for $30. “On Friday and Saturday you must order before 6:30pm. We have a seasonal menu that is Farm to Table. It’s the quality of our meat and seafood that differentiates us from every steakhouse in the Hudson Valley. “We have a Happy Hour every day from 4-6:30pm except Saturdays. Sunday and Thursday the Happy Hours last all night. The appetizers, beer, wine and spirits are 50% off,” said Marcello. The restaurant’s signature dishes are masterfully prepared by Chef Thomas Pogorziskr, the founder of Black Bull. They include Porter House, Bacon Wrapped and Bone In Filet Mignon. They also offer Italian favorites such as Homemade Lobster Ravioli and Pasta in Bolognaise Sauce, and sea food, such as Branzino and Scallops. The homemade pasta and Fine Wines will have you coming back regularly. If you would like to make a reservation or speak to Marcello about a Private Party you are planning call 845-708-7500 and he’ll set up everything for you. The restaurant has three different rooms that hold up to 250 people. You can email the Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood at theblackbulls2@gmail.com. You can visit their web site at: www.blackbullsteakhouse.com. The Black Bull Steakhouse & Seafood is located at 253 South Little Tor Road in New City.

Diva Closet in Northvale can solve all your storage problems

Story/Photos: Tom Riley “Honestly, I don’t know what I did before I had my own Diva Closet. I have so much space now in my home closet. I could actually pick out a new outfit everyday,” said a happy client in Montvale of Diva Closet, a new concept in self-storage. Diva Closet is climate controlled & accessible. No more worry about storing your precious possessions in dark, metallic storage sheds with cement floors. You can now store your extra clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories, seasonal wardrobe and coats in your personal closet storage unit. “Here’s how it works,” said Mairead M. Jensen, the owner of Diva Closet, a boutique storage facility located at 20 Charles Street in Northvale, NJ. “Diva Closet takes the worry out of storing your clothing and accessories. We don’t store furniture. Schedule a time online or by phone to tour our high end luxury storage closets. “Our friendly staff will help you choose the best closet size to meet your needs. Reserve your unit and then store your belongings. Our facility is climate-controlled and you can access your belongings anytime.” Mairead added: “Our facility is unlike any storage facility you’ve seen before. It is well lit, airy, insured and most of all secure and alarmed.” “You can rent for one month or a

The Units at Diva Closet are spacious, clean, climate-controlled and secure. Owner Mairead Jensen shows off her boutique storage area. year. Safety is a high priority. People from 50-75 accumulate a lot of possessions. We can come by and pick up your possessions by appointment. We’ll even deliver at your request. “Anytime you want to get to your possessions during reasonable business hours,

you can. You can store your seasonal sports equipment, skis, bikes and lacrosse equipment. College students use us a lot to store their belongings when they graduate from college,” said Mairead. Here is what L.B. from Park Ridge said. “My friend and I share a Diva Clos-

et. It’s the best idea she ever had.” “From the storage of seasonal wardrobe, baby clothes, maternity clothes to bikes, golf clubs, tennis rackets, pictures, frames to jewelry and paintings, we can store it all in your personal aesthetically beautiful boutique storage unit. “Everything is visible and easily accessible and insured up to $10,000. If you require more insurance you can access your homeowners policy. We don’t store guns, ammo or any kind of firearm. “Today lots of condos don’t have enough closet space and people who are having their bathroom or other rooms renovated could temporarily store their possessions here. We have a freight elevator so transporting objects is no problem,” said Mairead. To reserve your Diva Closet and start hanging and storing your possession call 888-504-5505 or Email info@divaclosetstorage.com. You can access their web site at www.DivaClosetStorage.com.

Nyack Rotary is 95 years young and doing great work in the community As the oldest Rotary Club in Rockland County, the Nyack Rotary naturally has a long and storied history. Over their 95 years serving the community, they have sponsored several clubs in the county, have had four District Governors, and have consistently partnered on projects in both Rotary District 7210 and Rotary International. Coinciding with the club’s 95th anniversary is the graduation of the first class associated with one of the club’s most successful endeavors, the “Cover to Cover” Education Program. The Nyack Rotary’s “Cover to Cover” program began in the 1970s, when Rotarian Richard Stearns bequeathed his New York Giants season tickets to the club. It was agreed upon that the tickets would be used as a fundraiser for college scholarships for Nyack High School seniors. The tradition is continued to this day. Annually, the entire club participates in a fundraisers that culminate with a raffle drawing in August. All the proceeds of this fundraiser go to college scholarships for students. In 2005, the program was expanded by then Rotary president Christopher Haera. With a stated goal to “stay involved with the education of the children in the community from Pre-K to graduation”, the club decided to make a dedicated attempt to remain visible in the district’s public schools. The program begins each August with “Back to School With Dignity”, in which

Above: Dr. James Montesano, Paige Zeltzer, Nicholas Pariseau, Celeste Voutsinas-Klose, Jenni Haera, Heather Haera, Alison Crowther, Jefferson Crowther and Jane Marino. Left: Courtney Boniface, Christopher Haera, Anthony Haera, Cynthia Costa-Trahan, Julia Trahan, Sean Cavanaugh and Heather Lee the Rotary provides school supplies to those in need, ensuring a level playing field for all students. This is followed by participation in the “Great Nyack Get Together”. Here, the Rotary collaborates with members of Nyack High School’s Interact Club to provide free books to children. Perhaps the most recognizable aspect of the education program is its Literacy Program. Beginning in 2005 and continuing into the present, the Nyack Rotary reads to hundreds of students in the district. Rotarians read to the children before handing out free books to all the students. These reading events occur throughout the year, beginning in October and culminating in January. In an attempt to bridge the literacy events with previously established education programs, such as RYLA, the Interact Club, and the college scholarships, the Rotary club partnered with Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley.

The result was a new presence at the Nyack Middle School. Rotarians serve as teachers in 7th grade “Family and Consumer Science” classes, running on a trimester schedule that guarantees they meet and teach every 7th grade student. The Junior Achievement program educates students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. The teachers include both Nyack Rotarians and parents of 7th graders in the school. Through its effective and engaging hands-on lessons, the program continues to show students how to plan for a career, as well as generate and manage wealth. The Nyack Rotary’s interactions with the students continue into the high school. The Nyack High School’s Interact Club, dubbed “Rotary Jr.”, always has at least two Nyack Rotarians in attendance. The clubs support each other not just financially, but personally too. Over the years, the Interact Club has participated in the Great Nyack Get Together, Baking 4

Rotary president Chris Haera talks to youngsters

Memories, Rotary family adoptions, “sock drives”, and “Pennies for Patients”, among other great causes. The Nyack Rotary also sends a group of Nyack High School sophomores to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards annually. The “Cover to Cover” program ultimately culminates with the granting of college scholarships to six Nyack High School seniors by the Nyack Rotary. Over the years, the “Cover to Cover” program has emerged as the Nyack Rotary’s single most significant program. The program not only addresses one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus, “Supporting Education”, but also allows the club to stay involved in both the school district and the community. -Anthony Haera

Heather Haera, Jenni Haera and Zoe Kriz

Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

Dr. Shelley Berson is the foremost board-certified sleep and allergy consultant Story/Photos: Tom Riley Are you sleep-deprived, tired, or an unhappy night owl? Over 45 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea and fewer than 10% of those seek treatment. 60% of snorers have some apnea (temporary cessation of breathing). Many times physical and mental ailments like obesity, heart attacks, hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, stroke and depression can be traced to suboptimal or fragmented sleep and undiagnosed sleep disorders. Dr. Shelley R. Berson, M.D. FACS, FAASM, FAAOA is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and has done remarkable research showing that allergy-related disorders are increasingly prevalent problems that have a detrimental effects on the quality of life, sleep, and subsequent daytime functioning. Allergic upper airway disorders are an increasing socioeconomic burden that affects impairment in school, work performance and absenteeism. These problems add to indirect health care costs. Dr. Berson maintains a steady dedicated patient base for general ENT issues like clogged ears, wax, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, nasal congestion, post nasal drip, hoarseness and sore throat. Rockland ENT proudly offers needle free allergy drops in addition to REM-data gathering Home sleep testing that are available if and when a patient request or

requires this. Dr. Berson has a captive following of people who continue to have overriding fatigue and insomnia symptoms that she helps using sleep evaluation and treatment tools. This also puts her in a unique clinical position to have ENT anatomy, allergy, and sleep test results in the same patients. This led to a “research-worthy ah-ha” moment that there were very tired folk who had dream-state-specific sleep disturbanc-

es and allergies; a theme that continues to repeat itself every day at Rockland ENT. It is now the subject of a research paper in an international medical journal. “I’m a musician in my spare time and the body is fascinating during sleep.” said Dr. Berson. “As a board certified physician in sleep medicine and an allergist in the ENT world I have the tools to fix obstructive sleep disorders,” said Dr. Berson. In June this year, Dr. Berson was honored to be the very well received keynote

Dr. Shelley R. Berson has done remarkable research on sleep and other health pronlems.

speaker in front of the FDA in College Park, Md, on behalf of the American Sleep Apnea Association teaching other sleep impaired patients, FDA members, device and pharmacy company representatives about the needs and stumbling blocks to diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep issues; she had an opportunity to share her unique clinical approaches to find and fix some of the reported 80% of currently undiagnosed sleep apnea sufferers. Dr. Berson’s work on allergies and sleep can be found on You Tube and Sleep

Review Magazine. The link is http:// www.sleepreviewmag.com/2018/03/linking-allergies-sleep quality/. Rockland ENT is located at 2 Strawtown Road in West Nyack. To make an appointment call 844-993-6837. The Sleep Center web site can be found at www.zzenter.com. The Rockland ENT web site is wwwrocklandent.com. Dr. Berson is very happy to bring not only general ENT, Audiology, Allergy and sleep services she has always practiced in Rockland since 1991 but also to blend the complete upper airway form and function

evaluations to her expanding patient population. Dr. Berson’s proprietary “ZZenter” clinical protocols and unique way of delving further into sleep, upper airway, and inflammatory challenges are making a real difference in her patient’s wellness journey. She passionately awaits meeting you, hearing your stories and helping with problem solving using her unique tools and approach.

CBD: A bridge between body and mind Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

We all love multi-tasking remedies that have many uses like coconut oil and apple cider vinegar, and Cannabidiol oil, known as CBD, is gaining popularity for this reason. Everywhere you look these days, it seems someone is talking about CBD; it can be seen in many products such as nutritional supplements, skincare lines, food products and even coffee! But what exactly is CBD and what does it do? What is CBD? CBD is short for Cannabidiol. Cannabi-whaaaaat??? Pronounced Can-nabi-di-ol, and referred to as CBD, it is an extraordinary compound that is found abundantly in the hemp plant. Other plants, such as broccoli, Echinacea, and kale, also contain cannabidiol (which is why CBD is considered a super food); but the highest amounts of CBD are found in the hemp plant. It is industrial grown hemp that is typically (and legally) used to manufacture CBD oil. CBD is a non-intoxicating component of the hemp plant that has enormous therapeutic potential. Aside from the undeniable therapeutic benefits, this amazing compound is also non-psychoactive; meaning it does not produce the ‘high’ associated with cannabis use. This makes CBD a safe and effective option for those who may be concerned about the mind-altering effects of other cannabinoids such as THC. A plant can only be legally considered hemp if it contains .3% (or less) of the compound THC. In a nutshell, CBD oil or hemp oil contains the benefits of the cannabis plant without any of the psychoactive compounds and their potential drawbacks. CBD is causing quite a buzz among scientists, health professionals, and health conscious consumers, as a supplement that may treat a wide range of conditions such as: chronic pain, arthritis, PTSD, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, antibiotic-resistant infections, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, and more! Academic research centers in the

that CBD aims to improve are: • Inflammation • Anxiety • Pain relief • Nausea • Depression • Mood • Sleep • Appetite

United States and around the world are currently studying the effects of CBD on these and many other ailments. Extensive research and some clinical studies have shown that CBD has strong anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, anti-psychotic, anti-tumoral, and neuro-protective qualities, hence giving CBD major multitasking status! CBD therapy is connected to the part of the biological matrix where the body and brain meet. Since CBD and other compounds in cannabis are so similar to the chemicals created by our own bodies, they are integrated better than many synthetic drugs. Because CBD is considered to be such a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory its therapeutic benefits are far reaching. CBD is used as a nutritional supplement to alleviate a myriad of ailments or to simply increase well being. Some of the most talked about conditions

How does CBD Work? To understand how CBD works, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the human Endocannabinoid System (or ECS). The endocannabinoid system is possibly one of the most fascinating systems in the body that regulates the body’s internal balance. It controls our body’s immune response, communication between cells, appetite and metabolism, memory and more. The endocannabinoid system is made up of endocannabinoids and their receptors. These receptors are found everywhere in the body, from the brain and other organs to glands and immune cells, and all over our skin. Like the nervous system and immune system, the ECS has specific duties. It is in charge of regulating homeostasis (maintaining balance in the body) by producing cannabinoids. It regulates things like mood, memory, motor control, pain perception, appetite, and sleep, just to name a few. All humans have an endocannabinoid system that produces cannabinoids; the problem is that we don’t produce enough of these cannabinoids to keep our bodies regulated and in balance.

To put things as simply as possible, CBD makes things happen. When CBD binds to the endocannabinoid system’s receptors, it stimulates all kinds of changes in the body. Some researchers have described endocannabinoids as, literally, a bridge between the body and mind. Today, with discovery of the endocannabinoid system and the understanding of the health benefits of CBD, we now know we can feed this system and maintain better health. By supplementing our bodies with CBD hemp oil, we are able to keep all of our CBD receptors activated and keep our bodies balanced. CBD oil is an incredibly valuable supplement that can be used to treat a range of health conditions. CBD is emerging as one of the most exciting and important developments in the understanding of overall health and wellness due to the sheer number of applications and benefits it has to the human body. Extensive scientific research has uncovered CBD’s potential benefits which, when added to a daily routine, can deliver astounding results. Complete body wellness is something the Nyack CBD Boutique holds in high regard. The Nyack CBD Boutique offers only the finest CBD products that start with organic, non-GMO, industrial hemp that is grown in the USA and is processed using no chemicals, solvents or harsh extracting methods. The result is CBD of the highest quality and consistency available anywhere. As with all nutritional supplements it is always best to check with a doctor first if you think CBD is something you would like to add to your wellness regimen. The Nyack CBD Boutique is open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 – 6pm or by appointment. For more information email nyackcbd@gmail.com or visit the Nyack CBD Boutique at The Center for Resiliency 48 Burd Street on the second floor, Suite #204.

CCI Initiative presents: CAT CON Rockland

A PURRFECT WAY TO SPEND A DAY

WHERE: Town Hall, The Village Of West Haverstraw, 130 Samsondale Avenue. WHEN: November 10th from 11 am – 2 pm HOW MUCH: FREE! Cat Lovers: This one’s for you! Cat Con Rockland, the first suburban Cat Convention, (at least that we know of) will take place right here in Rockland County on Nov. 10th. The convention will feature a host of experts on Trap Neuter Return (TNR), socializing kittens, feral house construction, veterinarian care, policy and law, colony care management, and more. There’ll be fun too. Looping videos, cat bling, and a food truck. And who doesn’t want to hang out with other cat lovers? CCI is hoping to inspire, educate and recruit like-minded folks to help Rockland County with its feral cat crisis. Did you know thousands of cats live on the streets in the county? They live everywhere – in backyards, at strip malls, behind restaurants. Everywhere! Many people (are we reading your email?) understand this plight because you’re already feeding or helping homeless cats. But there’s so much more that’s needed and there’s so much more that can be done. Cat Con is the place to get together, share ideas, learn new techniques, and get on board to advocate for these precious creatures. Last year, two of Rocklands municipalities – The Village of Haverstraw and the Village of West Haverstraw – passed laws that advocate and support TNR. In June, CCI, along with Hi Tor volunteers, undertook a massive weeklong effort to trap ferals and neuter them at TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance). More than 60 cats and kittens were fixed. TNR works because it stops the tragic cycle of kitten births. What we all know is that it takes a village. Let’s be that village for community cats.

Bullet Security takes a bite out of crime

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Wherever you go throughout the Hudson Valley you can see a Bullet Security sign. Their motto, “CALL US--WE’LL SHOOT RIGHT OVER” has given customers peace of mind throughout the TriState area. Well over 4,000 commercial and residential customers use Bullet Security and appreciate the superior state-of-the-art security systems, camera surveillance, cell phone technology and home automation systems that they employ to Take a Bite Out of Crime. Bullet’s president Gary Wollman told us: “We are the premier security company in the Hudson Valley and you can rest assured our family-owned security company is on the job 24/7 ensuring you get a good night’s sleep and that your business is secure while you are away from it. “For 36 years people have called us, emailed us, and have written personal letters of thanks and appreciation when they or their home experienced an emergency situation whether it be a result of a fire, theft, trespass, home invasion or accident. This is why we continue to grow and have expanded our staff.” Gary added: “My children, Chad, Natasha and Cody are part of the 3rd generation in my family to work for Bullet Security Inc. “We are the foremost video installation and surveillance company in the Tri-State. Our crews are busier than ever providing security for large events, major chains of movie theaters, motels, hotels, school districts, government facilities, businesses,

and residential homes. “One reason I built the zoo outside our facility is because I wanted to demonstrate camera surveillance and outdoor protection. When someone approaches the zoo all the animals make a ruckus. “I’ve had buses on their way to day camps make a special trip here so children who have never seen a zoo before enjoy the sounds and life size recreations of animals. “It’s my way of saying “thank you” to the community that has entrusted us to secure their businesses, homes and valuables for more than 36 years.”

Gary added: We work closely with law enforcement and provide video surveillance when needed. We do close circuit camera installations which can allow for off site viewing. “We also have an App on my cell phone where I can view my home from wherever I’m on vacation. You can view your home or business from anywhere in the world that has Internet access. Our burglar and fire alarm systems have saved numerous lives over the years.” Gary continued: “We offer personal emergency response systems that allow seniors to live in their own homes in spite

of medical conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should an emergency occur Bullet will talk to them through Central Station which operates 24/7 and is U.L. Our customers are fortunate to have trained personnel that Bullet Security has provided for more than 36 years throughout the Trip-State area. We offer you the best systems and service at an affordable price and will continue to do so,â&#x20AC;? said Gary. You can reach Bullet Security and their caring staff by calling 845-627-0300 or 877-ALARM-60. You can access their web site at www.bulletsecurityinc.com. You can also Fax Gary at 845-627-0603. Bullet Security is located at 400 East Route 59 in Nanuet.

The hot-shot team at Bullet Security

Sports Hall of Fame honors transplant youngster Bella Munoz

It took more than three months for members of the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Committee to keep a date with 12-year-old Bella Muñoz of Stony Point, but the reason for the delay was a lifesaver. When the Sports Hall of Fame celebrated its class of 2018 at a banquet in April, the induction dinner also served as a fundraiser for Bella, who at the time was waiting for a desperately needed heart transplant. Bella’s situation came to the attention of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee in part because her dad, Marcos, now a corrections officer with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, was remembered for his days starring for the baseball team at North Rockland High School, the OTB Pirates American Legion team and a stint in the New York Yankees organization. Bella played softball herself until her heart started to fail in 2015. Committee members had planned to present a check for $2,750 to Bella’s parents, Marcos and Kristen Muñoz, on May 10, but fate intervened – in the best possible way. Just a day before that meeting, the Muñoz family got word their prayers had been answered. Doctors at New York Presbyterian had found a new heart for the vibrant preteen, who already had several procedures to install devices to assist her disease-weakened heart. Of course, that delayed the check presentation until Bella had recovered from the transplant and doctors were convinced that she was progressing as intended. Finally on Aug. 16, Sports Hall of

Bella Muñoz of Stony Point, recent heart transplant recipient, with members of the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Committee (L to R) Bob Baird; Pete Castellano, Treasurer; and Pete Scheibner, Chairman.

Fame Chairman Peter Scheibner, Treasurer Peter Castellano and committee member Bob Baird visited with Bella, her parents, sister Natalie assorted family and friends to present the check to assist with her medical expenses. Bella has enjoyed the summer and

has even been cleared for recreational sports and a return to school in September, when she will be an 8th grader at Fieldstone Middle School.

Why are people switching to Smile More Dentistry? Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

With the advance of modern medicine and cleaner living, people today are living longer. They also want to look good while doing it. That’s where Smile More Dentistry comes in. Afterall, their tag line is “Smile. Live. Give!” The more you smile, the better and longer you live. The longer you live, the more you can give! Neurotransmitters called endorphins are released when you smile. These are triggered by the movements of the muscles in your face, which is interpreted by your brain, which in turn releases these chemicals. Endorphins are responsible for making us feel happy, and they also help lower stress levels. So, smiling more, does mean living more! Drs. LaCap and Tong have been providing beautiful smiles through exceptional care for over 27 years in the Bergen County area. With the opening of Smile More Dentistry (the old Washington Mutual Bank on Route 303) in February 2014, they have gathered a group of dental professionals to bring beautiful and healthy smiles to the Rockland area. Dr. Tong and Dr. LaCap first met in dental school at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. In fact, they were anatomy lab partners. Was it love at first sight? You’ll have to ask them. Both graduated in the top 10% of their class and received extra training in cosmetic dentistry at New York University Dental School. Dr. LaCap was featured on CBS TV Medical Show for her expertise in Invisalign. Both are best selling authors. One of their books is called, “Inside Job, World’s Leading Dental Experts Reveal: The Secrets To Total Body Health from the Inside Out!” Dr. Tong has perfected pain-

Dr. Darren Tong (above). Right: A book co-written by Dr. Tong, Dr. LaCap and Jack Canfield.

less injections because they don’t want anybody to be afraid of the dentist. As part of their vision to help as many people as possible with their dental care, they invited several doctors and specialists to join their Smile Team. All the doctors are the best at what they do. Dr. LaCap told us: “We offer state-ofthe-art dentistry with old fashioned service. Our individualized care will meet your needs, budget and goals. We bring you the latest technology combined with a Smile Team who will always give 110%, giving your family an exceptional dental

experience that is second-to-none. “We offer all the dentistry you and your family will need all under one roof. The children are seen on the 2nd floor and the adults are seen on the 1st floor. Upstairs is like a playgrouund and downstairs is like a spa.” Why are people switching to Smile More Dentistry Convenience——All the dental care

Dr. LaCap at work and play

your family needs under one roof Peace of mind——satisfaction guarantee, workmanship guarantee and on time guarantee Comfort—Comfortable and virtually pain free Implants to replace your missing teeth. Invisalign to straighten your cooked teeth without all the metal. We can

straighten your teeth in 6 months. Tooth colored fillings for a natural look. Pediatric dentist so you don’t have to rush around to different offices. Sleep dentistry so you can get all your work done in 1 visit, while you sleep. This is a favorite for busy executives and fearful patients. Dr. Tong says, “We’ve been blessed and

we believe in paying it forward to the community. “ Last September 8, the Smile More Dentistry team provided FREE dentistry for both children and adults who were unable to afford dental care. They also provide free dentistry to veterans on Veteran’s Day. After Halloween they buy back candy from families to donate to the troops overseas. Here’s what some of their patients have to say about Smile More Dentistry George V. had this to say: “I’m 35 years old and no one in my life has ever told me I had a nice smile, until today. You guys are a class act -- and I have been recommending you to all my friends. I felt so comfortable during my entire treatment. Thanks to the great work you did, I can pursue my new career in confidence.” “The atmosphere at Smile More dentistry is calming. Everone there is very welcoming and friendly. The make yoiu feel comfortable and at ease. The dentists are amazing. I have been to other dentists in the area and they don’t even compare to the dentists here.” Emilia Q. Diane L. had this to say about her experience at Smile More Dentistry: “I knew that the time had come to invest in myself! Dr. Tong is an excellent dentist and now my smile looks perfect! The staff was extremely ef cient, warm and caring. They made me feel comfortable and con dent in my choice to be their patient! I continue to receive compliments on my beautiful smile and my self-con dence has risen to a higher level. Thank you Smile More Dentistry, you all made my dental experience outstanding!!!!!” To find out what Smile More Dentistry can do for you, they are offering the following New Patient Specials: “FREE” Get-Acquainted Special: Exam, Necessary X-Rays & Consultation ($300 value) $89 Cleaning ($150 value) $59 Cleaning ($100 value) FREE Second Opinions ($225 value) ***They work with most insurances, so if you have insurance, your exam and cleanings will be $0. Smile More Dentistry, 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan. 845-359-1763. www. SmileMoreDentist.com

Meet a formidable real estate team - Nancy Blaker Weber and Frankie Kirwin Nancy and Frankie in front of 260 Piermont Avenue, South Nyack.

Story: Frank Thomas While touring the Nyacks with Nancy Blaker Weber and Frankie Kirwin this reporter was given a rare look into the minds of this formidable real estate team. When I asked Nancy about the reasons for their success in the local Nyack real estate market she was quick to answer. “With over 20 years of experience in the market and Frankie’s cutting edge knowledge of technology we really get out the message about every home we represent.” Their current inventory contains homes ranging in price from $350,000 to $2,800,000. To date this year Nancy’s sales are close to $21,000,000, although she was quick to point to that that figure is volume not a paycheck. With another quarter left she has already sold 40 units. This reporter sees her as a force of nature. A little background check on Nancy saw that she was a commercial photographer, three time Nyack Trustee, Deputy Mayor, and one time Mayor of Nyack. Her civic involvement stemmed from her love of the Village of Nyack and a desire to preserve the small town feel of the village. Nancy’s large referral network

keeps her and Frankie busy throughout the year. “My passion for real estate has never waned. I enjoy it as much today as when I started. I was lucky enough to find a career that I love, and combine it with a community that I love as well.” She is still involved in the civic life of Nyack, and currently serving on the board of the Nyack Park Conservancy. I laughed when Nancy and Frankie said for enjoyment they like to drive around

the Nyacks looking at individual neighborhoods and noting changes. “When we take home buyers on a tour we point out the various schools, stores and restaurants that we have frequented, as well as pointing out details of homes and neighborhoods that we know so well,” said Nancy. She added that after twenty years in the business she has probably been in almost every home in the area. When she is not working, Nancy told me one of her favor-

Above: New to market: Nancy Blaker Weber and 2 Riverton Drive in Upper Nyack. Left: Frankie Kirwin and Nancy hit the road looking for more wonderful property.

ite ways to spend time is working out at Nyack Boot Camp which she alternates these days with Reformer based Pilates, and walking with her beloved dog Frances. As a team both Nancy and Frankie agree that they both feed off each other’s creative drive when producing their You Tube videos. “Our passion about filmmaking as well as about the various homes we have listed is evident,” explained Nancy. The videos are drawing a lot of followers and bringing home buyers from Manhattan and Brooklyn to Nyack. “City

dwellers just love the sense of community they find in Nyack.” said Frankie. “The Hudson River, the farmers’ markets, boutique shops, the restaurants, the art galleries, music festivals and our excellent schools are drawing couples with children, empty nesters and the artistic community to the Nyacks,” added Nancy. “Most of my listings and sales occur in the Nyack and Piermont area but now that the Westchester and Rockland County MLS are combined we are doing business in Westchester as well these days,” Nancy explained . While chatting with Frankie I learned a

bit about his path to the Nyack real estate market. He attended San Diego State University where he majored in Business Administration. After graduating he traveled extensively throughout Asia. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Returning to the United States, he settled down in Nyack to be closer to his family who are involved in the real estate industry locally. Continuing the family tradition, Frankie obtained his real estate license and began working. Frankie was inspired by Nancy’s approach to real estate, and asked if he could shadow her, and the rest is history. “Nancy is ahead of the curve and is constantly seeking creative new ideas to cut her listings out of the pack. I felt like that was the kind of work environment I wanted to be a part of.” In his spare time Frankie is a car enthusiast, and when he takes time off from selling real estate you can find him at the track racing his car. If you are thinking about selling or buying or just want to cat about real estate call us at (914) 263-3403 or visit our website at www.nancybweber.com.

Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

Dr. Gottlieb uses drug-free spinal cord stimulation to cut chronic pain

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Thanks to advances in neurostimulation technology, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the Director of Gramercy Pain Management is reporting remarkable success in reducing chronic pain in hundreds of patients. “Think of Spinal Cord Stimulation as a pacemaker for the sdpine,” he told us. “It’s the only surgery you get to try first before you use it. “You can “test drive” Spinal Cord Stimulation to see how it works for you. I place a lead with a simple procedure similar to an epidural injection. “The leads are connected to an external trial stimulator that is usually worn on your waist. For the next 3-7 days, you go about your life experiencing the benefits of SCS and decide if you want a permanent implant. “Results have shown that 90% of the patients experience dramatic relief and want a permanent implant,” said Dr. Scott Gottlieb, MD. Mary enjoys gardening. Here is what she said about Spinal Cord Stimulation after she opted for a trial. “After

Above: Dr. Gottlieb demonstrating Spinal Cord Stimulation that relieves chronic pain. Right: Dr. Scott Gottlieb shows the filament used in the trial. “It’s the only surgery you get to try first before you use it,” he said. the 2nd day of my trial, we stopped and scheduled the implant. My success was that phenomenal.” After a successful trial the next step is to have a “full or permanent implant.” This is where the stimulator is implanted under the skin. The procedure is completely reversible and much less invasive than traditional back surgeries. Here is what another patient said. “People sometimes are looking for a mag-

ic pill, and I don’t know that there is such a thing. Spinal Cord Stimulation is the closest thing I have found to a magic switch.” No two people feel pain in the same way. Dr. Gottlieb can customize and personalize SCS for lasting pain relief. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, MD is a recognized leader in the understanding and treatment of the complexity of pain. Dr. Gottlieb is highly qualified and thoroughly conscientious.

He is a Double Board Certified Anesthesiologist. He works with each individual patient to customize a pain management program that delivers results that help achieve a better quality of life. If you have chronic, persistent pain, you’ve probably tried all kinds of things to get relief. Maybe you’ve been told that the pain is just something you have to live with. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Director of Gramercy Pain Management, knows there is no reason for anyone to be in severe pain all the time. With his extensive, specialized training in pain management, Dr. Gottlieb will locate the cause of your pain, and design a treatment program using the latest, proven state-of-the-art techniques. A variety of options are available for easing pain, and he’ll find the ones that work best for you. Chronic pain can affect you in profoundly personal ways. Don’t suffer in silence, let Gramacy Pain Management & Rehabilitation located at 67 South Main Street in Pearl River give you relief from chronic pain. Their warm and caring staff will offer you cutting edge treatment and customized care. Call 845-368-0800 for an appointment or to speak with Dr. Gottlieb about Spinal Cord Stimulation. You can access their web site at www.gramercypain.com.

Head over heels in the Hudson Valley Story by Tom Riley Just think, it’s Friday, your 30 minute drive from New York City felt extra quick on this summer day, breezing up the Palisades Parkway. You hit Exit 10 and pull down your quiet cul-de-sac street. You can’t wait to have friends over for a pool party. But first, you need some alone time. Step into this meticulously renovated home that the prior owner spent $300,000 updating and immediately feel the warm welcome of the dark wide plank floor & soothing palette. The open floor plan provides a freedom contrary to the big city hustle & bustle. You head directly to the newly added master bathroom to enjoy a refreshing rain shower in your marble masterpiece. Grab some lounge clothes from one of the two giant walk-in closets and head down to your family room haven. Mix a drink from the custom granite bar and crank up the tunes. The tray ceiling, recessed lighting and stacked stone fireplace promote a stress free life. All this with no electric bill? Yes, the serenity of solar energy… The home is listed by the “Ask Adam” Team of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh for $588,000 in Clarkstown South Schools! A home like this, it is no surprise that within an hour nearly two dozen families toured the open house at 18 Briarcliff Road in New City. The 2,466 square foot home, complete with 14 rooms, boasts a cozy living room with a stunning fireplace from over $300,000 in renovations that were completed in 2014. The owners removed walls and created an open space concept kitchen and living room. The kitchen has custom crystal inset cabinets, platinum level granite countertops, in addition to all new stainless steel appliances including double wall oven and a built microwave, complemented by Italian glass tile backslash. The family room has tray ceilings, custom built in cabinetry; built in custom bar with top level granite with wine cooler and custom mirror smoked backsplash. The family and dining rooms continue to wide plank hardwood floors, crown molding and custom heat covers; recessed lighting and high end woven Roman Shade window

Reed Tighe & “Ask Adam” Blankfort manning the busy open house. treatments. The new staircase features custom newel posts with wood and metal railings and a high quality 100% wool carpet runner that continues to the second floor. There are two very large customized walk-in closets, new crown molding and new window treatments throughout. The master bathroom addition has tumbled cream marble shower and flooring; oversized shower with three shower heads including a rain shower, marble seat, highest quality marble countertops and custom cabinetry and vanity; Hudson Valley crystal sconces and crystal chandelier. Adam Blankfort and Ryan Paige of the “Ask Adam” Team are the listing agents, combining a digital marketing guru, master technologist and 40 years of family owned real estate experience, into a team of real estate professionals who are upending the real estate scene in the Hudson Valley with record setting sales and listings. For a tour of “Head over Heels” at 18 Briarcliff Road, call Adam on his cell at 845641-3255 or at the office located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack at 845-358-9440. You can email him at Adam@baerhomes.com. You can call Ryan Paige on his cell at 845-825-4778 or email Ryan at Ryan@baerhomes.com. Judging from the open house activity, this home will not last. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh is the Northeast’s largest family-owned real estate company. They have 4 offices locally in Nyack, Piermont, Warwick and Northvale, NJ, and another 130 offices throughout the Northeast, including a dozen offices in Westchester and a flagship office in NYC. Have a home to sell and want the best marketing and patented lead technology behind you and your home? Contact the “A-Team” of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh at 845.358.9440. Looking to learn more about the area? Trust them to find a place you will be thrilled to call home! Don’t forget to stay notified of their live Facebook video property tours, including this one, by “liking” facebook.com/baerhomes!

Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

Private and semi-private Pilates at Havenview Pilates & Movement Havenview is a beautiful space to work out in. Story: Tom Riley “I really just want to help people be in their bodies with confidence, strength and aliveness,” says Nicole Faustini, founder and movement guide at Havenview Pilates and Movement in Nyack. “It’s a pleasure for me to give womenand men- the space and guidance to empower, unwind and tune in to themselves. This type of work is not only a physical practice, it will effect you wholly- and of course, you will certainly become stronger, more open, and call in better alignment by pursuing a Pilates practice. The studio is located in a loft like setting right off of North Broadway in Nyack Village, overlooking sweeping views of the Hudson River. Nicole has been at her studio for 5 years now and is grateful for the community of people she has nurtured here- many of whom have had a committed practice over the years. “Sometimes I can’t believe how blessed I am to be here doing this work. To be able to move freely in our bodies and even pursue a self-care practice is a true gift.” The studio offers private and semi-private sessions (5 per attendees per class). All new students enter the studio on a series of sessions called the “Discovery Series” Included in this series are 3 private sessions and 1 semi-private session. From there, students are welcome to private, semi-private sessions or a combination of both depending on their personal needs

and goals. A long-time student who began privately then moved to semi-private sessions writes: “After 5 months of working with Nicole, I reached and surpassed my goal weight, feel more energized everyday and am stronger than ever. I credit Nicole’s gentle yet motivating attitude and true expertise in pilates/fitness for transforming my body, my lifestyle, and my general opinion towards exercise.” Nicole says, “I love the semi-private

program here. Sessions are an absolute joy and pleasure to teach and to be a part of. We work together. We connect together. We laugh together,” she says. “I tend to tailor my sessions based on who is specifically attending class and the special needs of those in attendance. “The beauty about these sessions is that they are small - five people max - so it leaves a lot of breathing room for my class hour; what are these few people needing

Unique chef’s table event to benefit Meals on Wheels

On Monday, November 5th, Meals on Wheels will host a unique new fundraising event. Titled, “Cornucopia”, the event will feature top chefs from around the Hudson Valley preparing an intimate diner party for their own table of 10 guests. Each table will have its own exclusive experience as they get to know a chef, hear his or her cooking tips, and taste a one of a kind meal prepared especially for them. The event will take place at Edgewood Country Club at 449 Rivervale Road in River Vale, New Jersey from 5:30 – 9:30pm. “Think of it as a ‘Food Network’ type event where you are being treated to a small intimate dinner party while 200 other guests in the ballroom have their own chef’s table experience!” states Don Hammond, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels in Rockland. Some of the unusual characteristics of this event include the fact that the chefs will be preparing and finishing their entrees in front of guests tableside; the need for guests to register early in order to choose the chef they wish to dine with; and the production of a keepsake cookbook/journal where chef recipes will be included as well as recipes submitted by guests and sponsors of the event. The initial chefs/restaurants announced so far include: Nicole Faustini works out in her bautiful Havenview Pilates and Movement in Nyack. individually today? “And how can I accommodate that AND give them what I believe is in their best interest as a movement guide.” Nicole says she loves to incorporate breath work and a feeling sense into her sessions as well. “I have a martial arts background and can be diligent, disciplined and fierce when it is called, yet, the feminine aspect of the studio is very strong here.

“Feeling and intention and space and awareness are all alive aspects. I would say, it is the ground and heart of what I am gifting here.” For further information or to contact Nicole visit: www.havenviewstudio.com email: havenviewstudio@gmail.com or call 845.535.3129

8 North Broadway AJ’s Kitchen Alain’s French Bistro Banchetto Feast Jamila Jean-Louis Joe & Joe’s Nyack Karenderya NoCo Catering OD’s Tavern Rockland Roots Roost The Views at Mt. Fuji

Nicole says: “We look forward to hearing from you!”

Salute to Health & Medicine in Rockland County

Avoid medical intervention with injury prevention

By Dr. Tracy Urvater It can be quite devastating for the professional, recreational, or weekend warrior athlete to sustain an unforeseen injury while doing what they love to do best. Why not put the cart before the horse and ensure that your body can meet the demands of the activity you plan to perform? Most people take the time to visit their primary care physician for an annual exam. They undergo a full physical including a blood work up, blood pressure check, EKG, and complete system check to ensure your body stays at optimal health. Medication reconciliation and/or recommendations are made by your physician to potentially avoid any medical conditions that may put your body at risk. Although a primary care physician may do a gross musculoskeletal exam, they are not especially trained to identify areas of deficiency as well as a physical therapist who specializes in movement assessment and orthopedic/musculoskeletal conditions. Your body is meant to move in many different planes of motion. Are your muscles, joints, ligaments and other structures ready to perform these activities without the risk of injury? From the sedentary elderly person with balance deficits to the middle-aged active person who wants to hike, walk or bike to the younger athlete who wishes to compete at all levels of competition, physical exams are required to identify risk factors that may potentially cause injury. A physical therapist is the medical provider of choice to perform examination procedures and provide recommendations on ways to avoid injury or possibly even surgery. The aging person who finds they are not steady on their feet, perhaps has even fall-

Dr. Tracy Urvater (left) and some of her patients (right) at Access Physical Therapy & Wellness.

en a few times â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an extensive evaluation including medical history screening (including assessment of current medications which could cause unsteadiness), strength testing, flexibility testing, neurological screening, and comprehensive balance and movement tests will be performed to determine where the deficits are and how to improve them. The middle-aged active person who still wishes to perform as they did when they were 25 years old (no guarantees to bringing back those years!) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; having a full

comprehensive musculoskeletal exam to identify areas of the body that may hinder them from performing certain movements for the activity is crucial. Assessing muscle tightness and strength deficits that may cause muscle strains/tears, tenderness related to tendonitis or muscle spasm, endurance testing and joint motion testing are some of the standard evaluation procedures. Strength must be assessed not only in the generic standard way, but in functional positions for which the activity mimics.

Let’s not forget the valuable strength of the core muscles (abdominal, back and pelvis) which are needed for all activities and a base for which the rest of our body is required to function properly. Ligaments are structures that provide stability to our joints. If ligaments are too lax, there is a risk of injury to the joint and associated structures. Yes, there is such a thing as being “too flexible”. There needs to be the proper balance between too loose and too tight for the body to function properly during an activity. The young athlete at all levels of competition is not spared from injury because

they are young. In this day and age where many youths participate in a high level of competitive sports, more injuries than ever are occurring. There are many reasons for this that an entire article devoted to this topic alone could address. The incidence of ACL injury is on the rise. In addition, shoulder and elbow injuries in baseball players, hip and thigh injuries in hockey players and a vast amount of other types of injuries in athletes playing a wide variety of sports have resulted in the need for medical/PT intervention and loss of time on the field. Many of these injuries could potentially have been avoided with a full

comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation including all of the above-mentioned tests. Youths are classically weak in their core and this is a contributing factor leading to injury. Do your child/adolescent athlete a favor and don’t neglect the importance of this exam. It’s as important as their annual pediatrician visit. Some key points to take away should an injury occur: • PRICE – Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation • Seek medical attention early so injury does not linger or reoccur – you might not know that you can see your doctor of physical therapy without the need for a physician prescription. If your injury requires further medical attention beyond the scope of a PT’s practice, they will refer you to the proper healthcare provider. • AVOID the use of opioid medications – ensure your physician prescribes NON-opioid medication for pain and swelling (anti-inflammatories) if appropriate so you are not subjected to the adverse effects associated with these pain medications. Consult with your physician for further guidance. Dr. Tracy Urvater is the owner of Access Physical Therapy and Wellness in New City and Pomona. She has 30 yrs of orthopedic and sports medicine experience and is an APTA board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. She and her DPT clinical team are available to answer any questions.

Furniture Medic is the Hudson Valley’s best furniture repair and wood restoration

Story/Photo: Tom Riley It’s Fall and the Holidays are coming and it’s time to touch up the kitchen. Instead of replacing your furniture, refinish it. Time to call Furniture Medic. Owner Tracy Colman told us: “We’ll repair or restore all types of furniture for much less than the cost of replacing your furniture. “The furniture refinishing and repair services we offer include wood furniture refinishing, kitchen cabinet refinishing, antique furniture restoration, and disaster restoration for commercial and residential settings. We specialize in furniture and wood repair for antiques, specialty items, doors, banisters, cabinetry, mantels, and upholstery. “Additional services include cabinet refacing, refinishing, furniture structural repair and stabilization, precision repair of wood and laminate surfaces, refinishing,

polishing, and color matching.” Tracy has been in the restoration business for 35 years and works closely with ServiceMaster Restore. She added: “We also provide on-site wood and furniture repair and restoration services for commercial properties, hospitality, insurance and moving industries. We do one floor at a time on budget and we can work out a maintenance agreement. “Some areas of concentration include

greeting areas, conference rooms, executive suites, restaurants, and more. We use environmentally friendly systems and we solve your problems while minimizing your business interruptions,” said Tracy. Her assistant Tyler Levitt added: “Let Furniture Medic by Restored Finishes give new life to your timeless treasures. With our unparalleled craftsmanship and top notch pick up and delivery service you can trust your decor is in the right hands.”

Tyler Levitt and owner, Tracy Colman of Furniture Medic. This clock had water damage. Tracy is an expert at Silver & Gold Leaf.

Tracy continued: “We’ve done work for Hilton Hotels, Double Tree and The Great Hudson Sailing where we worked on their Yachts. “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 you sent me a furniture repair doctor, Tracy, and she was amazing. We have a conference table

in my husband’s office that was damaged. She came all the way down here from Airmont and she did excellent work. Can you have her call me again.” Over time furniture and wood surfaces in your home and business can become scratched, nicked and dented or suffer structural instability, water rings, burns, stains and other damage from spills is also common. Furniture Medic is an affordable al-

ternative to costly furniture replacement. Furniture Medic repairs for insurance companies when disaster occurs. ServiceMaster pulls it out and Furniture Medic repairs it. From extensive experience with restoring and refinishing furniture on the exclusive Gustav Stickley line of antique Mission furniture to working with celebrity clients on individual pieces exceeding $1 million, Furniture Medic has the know how. Call Tracy at 845-547-2324 and she’ll pick up that piece that needs to be refinished or restored. You can Email her at fmfinishes.com or at repair@fmfinishes.com. You can check out their web site at www.furnituremedic.com. Furniture Medic is located in the Tall Pines Building Complex located at 382 Route 59, Suite 280 in Airmont.

Mary Callan - the Well Fed Yogi

Optimal home cooking should be big on flavor and easy on the cook. The following recipes will deliver exactly that. The soup couldn’t be easier to whip up, it’s really delicious and extremely good for you. Make a double batch and put a tub in the freezer for a night when there’s no time to cook but you need some nourishment. Pasta Puttanesca will transform your everyday boring pasta dish into a treat with just a few simple tricks, such as caramelized onions with balsamic vinegar and plenty of extra flavor. It will become a new family favorite in no time. Everyone needs a sweet treat and the orange, rosemary and cinnamon cake is divine with all the flavors of fall. Perfect with a cup of tea or a memorable dessert. Happy Home Cooking! Pasta Puttanesca 1 large onion, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 3 teaspoons capers 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 - 10 black olives, pitted and roughly chopped 1, 24oz good quality can tomatoes OR your favorite tomato sauce (Rao’s is fantastic) Black pepper Fresh basil or oregano or both Box of your favorite pasta Heat the olive oil and add the onion, sprinkle over a pinch of salt and cook on a low heat until caramelized, this can take about 20 minutes. When the onions are just

turning color add the balsamic vinegar and stir well. Allow to bubble away for a few minutes. (If you’re in a tearing rush leave out the onions and balsamic vinegar, the sauce will still be delicious without them!) Add the capers and allow to bubble away for a minute or two, then add the garlic, olives and red pepper flakes. Stir well. Add the tomatoes and stir well, break up the tomatoes with your wooden spoon. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 - 15

minutes. In the meantime heat the water for the pasta and cook according to the package directions. When ready drain the pasta, place in a large serving dish and pour the puttanesca sauce on top. Toss well, add a little fresh oregano or basil and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Orange, Rosemary and Cinnamon Loaf 4 oz (1 stick) of unsalted butter

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, place the fresh rosemary sprig on top of the batter if using then place in the oven for approximately 40-45 minutes or until risen and golden. While the cake is baking make the syrup by combining the sugar and orange juice together in a pan over low heat. Stir and allow the sugar to dissolve. Remove from the heat. When the cake is ready, remove from oven. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes then turn out onto a baking rack. Place a large plate below the cake and rack and spoon the syrup over the top of the cake. Allow to cool completely. To make the glaze place the confectioners sugar into a bowl, slowly add enough orange juice until you have a consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Pour the glaze over the top of the cake. Serve and enjoy. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup 1 large or 2 small butternut squash, cut in half length wise 3 onions, quartered 2-4 cloves garlic (skins on) 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper 24 oz broth of your choice, vegetable, chicken or bone broth Swirl of cream or coconut cream 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs Zest of 2 large oranges 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon very finely chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 6 tablespoons buttermilk 1 fresh sprig of rosemary (the length of the loaf pan) nice but optional For the syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice For the glaze

1 cup confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice Pre heat the oven to 350 F. Butter and flour an 9 x 5 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Cream the butter and sugar together until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated Add the zest of the orange. Measure the flour, cinnamon, finely chopped rosemary, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Measure the buttermilk and orange juice into a separate measuring jug, Add the dry and wet ingredients alternatively, starting with the dry, adding the wet and finishing with the dry. Beat on low until just combined. Do not over beat.

Pre heat the oven to 400 F Slice the butternut squash in half length wise. Scoop the seeds out but leave the skin on. Quarter the onions, leave the skins on. Place the squash, onions and garlic cloves on a sheet pan. Rub with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about an hour or until tender. Remove from the oven. Allow the vegetables to cool enough so that you can handle them. Scoop out the flesh of the butternut squash, onions and garlic (do not use the skins!) and place in a blender. Add the broth and blitz. Pour into a pan and warm through. Add a swirl of cream or coconut cream if you prefer. Taste to check for seasoning and serve.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Pier 701 in Piermont

Realtors Michael Chang and Sid Goto, Brian and Angeline Sheridan, and star Nyack realtor Debbie Blankfort.

The latest Rivertown Exchange was held at the beautiful Pier 701 in Piermont. The food was fabulous and everyone had a great time. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rivertown Exchange at Vicolo, 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. The date: Wednesday, October 10, from 5.30 to 7.30. Photos: Eddy Cameo

Rivertown regulars enjoy the food and drink at Pier 701

Kassie Bajada and Jim Barnard.

Rivertown editor Phil Bunton with Maggie Wiener.

Dan and Bonny Radwin

Lorraine and Nyack realtorRobin Miller enjoy a joke overlooking the Hudson.

Monica Amy and friend Phil.

Estate planning - the Match Game or Family Feud?

Those of us who are TV junkies and are old enough remember the above game shows remember the premise behind them. While all were friendly and meant to put a smile on your face by a half hour of mindless entertainment, estate planning for you and your family is far more serious and can take many twists and turns depending on how you do your planning. Wealth management is more than just managing your investments: the responsibility of the planning and ultimate disbursement of your assets is a large part of the puzzle. Not only does it entail who gets your money and belongings, but also entails tax planning and strategies far beyond the “here it is” strategy. I’ve always taught my clients that the four most important people in their life (aside from family) are their CPA, Lawyer, Doctors and Certified Financial Planner™. In the investment industry, there is a loophole that has not yet been filled: anyone call call themselves a financial advisor- there is no rule yet to date that stops a person with no experience from calling themselves as such. Therefore, the person you may utilize to help with your investments may or may not be licensed to handle investments, but just because they call themselves an Investment Advisor, Financial Planner and the like. It does not mean a

thing- if they don’t have the applicable designations to prove their education as a Certified Financial Planner™ or other certified professional practitioner, they have no proof of expertise in the planning arena. The management of your money extends far beyond just buying mutual funds, stock, bonds or other investments or placing your funds- it involves your family, goals, objectives, and ultimately taking care of your surviving spouse or partner and the disbursement to the next generation or whoever you choose to leave your estate to. This takes education, experience, tenure and the ability to ask you the right questions to devise the right plan. Just investing your money isn’t enoughit’s only a small piece of the puzzle. From my vast experience in the investment and estate planning business as a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner (close to 35 years) most people focus almost solely on re-

turn, and either avoid or are not approached to deal with the future of your fortune as well as the well-being of the folks left behind. Judging your “investment guy” (or woman) by performance alone can severely hurt you if you don’t do your overall planning, which is far more than just chasing performance. The taxability of your investments will determine not how much you earn, but how much you keep during your lifetime. Generational planning is the key to the success to the transfer of wealth. Taking it too lightly or not at all can mean the loss of much of your lifetime of earnings, or dramatically reduce the amount of inheritance you leave to the next generation. All families are different and must be treated as such. The relationship you have with your investment person is crucial to the smooth transfer of wealth upon your demise, and for the heirs that receive it. The saying “it takes a village” is not far off…it takes a well tenured team. Proper provisions must be made for those who need it, and only you and those close to you can proficiently advise you as to how to do it. Don’t wait: there are laws that dictate how and when planning must be done to maximize the effectiveness of efficient planning. Drafting your legal documents does not mean you’re going to die tomorrow. It means you are giving serious thought as to how, why and to whom you plan to take care of when you are gone with the assets you worked a lifetime to accumulate. The last thing you want is to leave behind a “Family Feud” and to be remembered negatively by those you dedicated your life to. Most planning strategies can be adjusted or changed if necessary- never wait for the “right time”: do what’s right, and only you can know what is right. Help those in need, and be remembered for the loving, caring person you are- I can’t think of a better way to plan your legacy…plan…that’s the operative word. Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY and Gilbert AZ helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at (845) 369-0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment. com

Vintage - you’ve all heard this word used in describing everything from furniture to linens. It normally indicates an era or range of years. In the wine world it has a much more specific meaning. Vintage denotes the grape harvest of one particular year. Non-vintage is a wine term used to describe wines blended from several different years. Champagnes are a prime example of non-vintage wines as they are always a blend of different years, the exception being Vintage Champagne. So, why should you care about vintage and is it really that important? The effect of the weather on the growing season can be enormous. The grape vines go through many different stages of growth and development during a given year so temperature extremes, rainfall or lack of, and storm activity can dramatically affect quality and yield. If there is frost in springtime the buds can be damaged. If there is a lack of rain in the summer the fruit and vine will suffer. Early fall frost can ruin the grapes or heavy fall rain can swell the grapes and dilute the flavor intensity. When we were at Quinta de la Rosa in Pinhāo, Portugal they had just completed their harvest. That night it rained so hard there were mudslides throughout the vineyards. At that point any vintner who had not picked their grapes was faced with swollen and diluted grapes. Take into consideration the strict laws governing wine production in many countries such as France where irrigation of vines is prohibited, and you begin to see how challenging viticulture can be. The range between 30 and 50 degrees latitude is where grapes thrive. At the upper end the growing conditions can be quite cool. If it has been unseasonably cool the grapes will not fully ripen and the resulting wine will be lacking in fruit character. If it is unseasonably warm the grapes will over ripen and the resulting wine will be lacking in acidity. The countries with the strictest laws governing wine production will be the most dependent on weather conditions being favorable. They have to take what Mother Nature gives and make the most of it. There is no room for manipulation. When you hear about great vintages it basically means the growing season was ideal or near perfect with just the right conditions for perfect grapes. Truly great vintages are rare but when they occur it means a buying opportunity for the customer. Of course the highly regarded producers will be charging top dollar but the less regarded producers will have had the same growing conditions but without the “name” to command high prices. If you can’t make at least a good wine from an outstanding vintage you should change careers! A lot of times if you are looking for fabulous yet inexpensive Bordeaux to drink try great Chateaux on an off year or smaller Chateaux in a fabulous year. Burgundy (red) is very vintage sensitive because it is a single varietal (Pinot Noir) and a sensitive one at that. Bordeaux has more ability to withstand imperfect conditions because it is a blended wine and the blend may be changed year to year. Unless you’re a collector don’t become obsessed with vintage. Enjoy!

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It’s hard to believe it is already October. The fall real estate market is usually quite robust. Children are back in school, summer vacations are over and serious buyers can now focus on buying a home. If you are a seller looking to take advantage of the strong fall market, here are a few tips to help your home show like a dream and capture that perfect buyer’s heart. First, focus on curb appeal – make sure leaves are raked, gutters are free of debris and summer lawn furniture is put away. Install motion-sensor lighting to illuminate your walkway and front porch. Hang a nice autumn wreath on the door and put mums on the porch. As the days get shorter, lighting becomes extra important. Clean the windows, raise shades and blinds and remove heavy draperies. Make sure each room is well lit and, if possible, turn on every light in the house. Adding a bit of autumn-scented potpourri throughout your home can go a long way toward giving your potential buyer that “this feels like the perfect home” feeling. These extra touches make for a warm and welcoming first impression and will help buyers fall in love with your home. With that, here are the homes that sold in the Rivertowns

How is the Rivertown Real Estate Market? August 2018 YTD vs. August 2017 YTD - Single Family Homes New Inventory (the number of homes coming on the market) increased 2.2% (184 YTD 2018 vs. 180 YTD 2017). There was a 1.1% increase in the number of sales (94 YTD 2018 vs. 93 YTD 2017). The average sales price for homes that have sold increased 24.6% to $814,707. The median sales price increased 20.8% to $654,550. Overall, the average sales price for homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $500,730, up 6.3% over the same period last year. The median sales price in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $462,000, up 5.0% over the same period last year. August 2018 YTD vs. August 2017 YTD - Condos/Co-ops New inventory (the number of condos coming on the market) decreased 3.4% (57 YTD 2018 vs. 59 YTD 2017). There was a 5.9% decrease in the number of sales (32 YTD 2018 vs. 34 YTD 2017). The average sales price of condos that have sold decreased 13.1% to $386,988. The median sales price decreased 33.1% to $272,500. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $241,394, up 2.3% over the same period last year. The median sales price for condos and co-ops in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $215,000 up 10.3% over the same period last year.

Wining and Dining

8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-5353315. www.alainsbistro.com. Agnello’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria - 170 Main St., New City. 845 639 5373. Alfredo’s Restaurant - 189 S. Main Street, New City. 634-3300. AquaTerra Grille - 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-920-1340. Babe’s - 73 E. Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw. 429-8647. Banchetto Feast - 75 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-624-3070. Bin 41 - 41 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845)735-4111. Black Bull Steakhouse - 253 South Little Tor Road, New City. 845-708-7500. Bolzano Family Restaurant - 75 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-268-9671. Bon Giovanni - 61 E. Main Street, Ramsey, NJ. 201-825-1111. Bourbon Street of Nyack – 132 Main Street, Nyack.. 727-4954. Broadway Bistro - 3 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-8361. Caesar’s Grill - 120 West Ramapo Road (Rte 202), Garnerville. 845-262-1022. Casa del Sol – 104 Main Street, Nyack. 353-9100. Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub - 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 3582801 Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta - 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184.. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill - 366 Route 202, Pomona. 845-354-2139. Grille Room at Patriot Hills - 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Hudson House - 134 Main Street, Nyack. 353-1355. American & Continental cuisine. Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw

Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845-638-2202 La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. La Terrazza Restaurant - 291 S. Main St., New City. 845-638-0757. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. Marcello’s Ristorante - 21 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. 357-9108. Mariella’s Pizzeria - 41 New Main St., Haverstraw. 845 429 5220. Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant - 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845 727 3939. Mt. Ivy Cafe - 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 358-1160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille, 100 Orane Ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 369-1313. Pier 701 - 701 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-848-2550. Pour House Bar & Grill - 102 Main Street, Nyack. (845) 727-7687. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley - 845-352-7808. Posa Posa - Route 59, Rockland Plaza, Nanuet. 623-7050. Quinta Steakhouse - 24 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735.5565. Steakhouse in the classic tradition. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. Sheeran’s Restaurant & Pub - 337 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. 845 429 6190. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900. Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 3583583. Italian.

The Reef Seafood Restaurant - 587 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-3597300. The Whiskey Kitchen - 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845 535 3666. Turiello’s Pizzeria – 76 Main Street., Nyack. 358-5440. Two Spear Street - 2 Spear Street, Nyack. 353-3200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm

Caterers

Casa Mia Manor House - On & Off Premise Catering. 577 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-4823. Contact: Raffaele Cuomo. www.casamiamanorhouse.com Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center - 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000 Town & Country Caterers - 845-2689291.

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

DD Patisserie, 163 Main Street, Nyack. 353-2031.

Music

West Gate Lounge at the West Gate Inn Nyack, 26 Route 59, Nyack. 845-3588100. Every Saturday is Salsa Night. DJ and Live Music. Cover Charge. www. westgatelounge.com

Shopping & Business Guide Assisted/Senior Living

The Clubhouse - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 1-800-488-6500. Esplanade at Palisades - 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. 620-0606. 359-7870. Promenade at Chestnut Ridge - 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Spring Valley. 845-6200606. FountainView - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 845-253-1800, 1-800-488-6500. Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill - 582 Veterans Memorial Dr., Pearl River. 735-6846.

Attorneys

The Bachman Law Firm - 245 S. Main Street, Suite306, New City. 85-639-3210. Valerie J. Crown - 151 N. Main Street, New City. vcrownlaw@aol.com. 845-708-5900. DeMoya & Associates - 163 South Main Street, New City.845-639-4600. wwwdemoyalaw.com. Gary Lipton, Esq - 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet. 845-624-0100.

Automobiles & Motorbikes

202 Collision - 16 Wayne Avenue, Suffern, N.Y. 845-368-0040. Clarkstown International Collision - 95 Route 304, Nanuet. 845 627 3100. FZ Perfection Auto Body & Collision - 191 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-268-1790. Kevin’s Ace Repairs - 52 Main Street, Nyack. 358-4975. Luke’s Auto Body - 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.

Antiques/Collectibles

Awesome Antiques - 2 B Franklin Avenue, Pearl River. 845-499-4593, 845-920-1244.

Banks

Palisades Federal Credit Union - 300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-602-4242.

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 4992080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. European Wax Center - 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000.

Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Rd, Pearl River. 845-735-2610. Lief Beauty Boutique - 85 S. Broadway, Suite 7, Nyack. 845-641-9540. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845-708-5878.

Bed & Breakfast

Bricktown Inn - 112 Hudson Av., Haverstraw. 429-8447.

Brides

A Personal Touch - 40 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River. 845.735.4200. Bridal Accents - 87 Maple Avenue, New City. 638-3956.

Camps /Day Camps

Circus Arts Summer Camp - Grace Church, 130 First Av, Nyack. 845-348-8740. Camp Ramaquois - 845-352-1600. Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp - 3034 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930.

Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-638-0770. www. tbsrockland.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County - 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. www.uurocklandny.com

Cleaning

Green Life Maids - 267-8960. Fire Water Mold - 914-365-0283. Merry Maids - 634-9000.

Clothing

Dusty Rose - 170 South Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-1133. Maria Luisa - 77 South Broadway, Nyack. 3534122. Women’s clothing and accessories. ML Gifts Accessories - 75 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.

Computer

Cards & Gifts

Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447.

EagleTech - 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845-735-1381. New Vision Technologies - (845) 353-HELP. www.newVtech.com Nyack Computer - 348-9898.

Carpet/Flooring

Conference Centers

Carpets Plus Color Tile - 205 Rte. 9W, Congers. 845-267-0800.

Chimney Cleaners

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

Chiropractors.

Dr. Lynn C. Friedman - 6 Medical Drive, Pomona. 845-786-2022. Gregory Chiropractic - 845-623-3939. Thruway Exit 14. Across Route 59 from the Hilton Garden and Hampton Inns. New City Chiropractic Center - 490 Route 304, New City, 634-8877

Churches/Synagogues

First Reformed Church - 18 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-5518. St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 895 Piermont Ave., Piermont. 359-0078 www. stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net The Reform Temple of Rockland - 330

Crestview Conference Center - 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-620-7207. HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center - 334 Route 9W, Palisades. 845-732-6000.

Consignment Stores

Designer Consigner - 302 Route 304, Nanuet. (845) 507-0245. www.designerconsignerny.com

Construction

Alternative Building Concepts - 845-3655242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-7352245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Johnny FixIt - www.johnnyfixit.com. 845-2441776. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371

8000. www.ravenwood.biz. Valerior Contracting, 845-512-8198. Roofing, Siding, Windows. Nyack. WWW.VALERIOCONTRACTING.COM

nue, Suite 418, West Nyack. 845-358-3305. TLCSmile.com. Smile More Dentistry - 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan, NY. 845-675-1212.

Country Clubs

Doctors

Edgewood Country Club - 449 Rivervale Road, Rivervale, New Jersey. 201-666-1200.

CPA

James DeMinno, CPA - 337 N. Main St., Suite 13, New City. 845-638-4527. Joseph A. Lux, CPA - 358-1929. www.joelux. com.

Education

Rockland Teacher Center Institute - 845942-7600. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Preschool Education, Head Start of Rockland, Inc., Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley, 845429-4122 www.headstartofrockland.org Please visit www.headstartofrockland.org. Or directly call. Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225. Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234. Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 Dance Studio

Balbach School of Dance - 69 Bridge Street, Garnerville. 845-825-1276. Coupe Theatre Studio - 845-623-2808. www. coupedance.com. Powerhouse Dance Center - 71 South Route 9W, Haverstraw. 845-553-9533.

Dentists/Orthodontics.

A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland - 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. Dr. Todd W. Auerbach - 17 Squadron Blvd., Suite 100, New City. 845-512-3054. Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, LLC - 2 Executive Blvd, Suite 307, Suffern, NY 10901. 845-6525358. Web site : www.bernsteinsmiles.com.8 Nyack Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Rte. 9W, Suite 101, Nyack. 845-5128434. Rockland Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics - 238 North Main St., New City. 845 634 8900. Smile For Life Family & Cosmetic Dental 27 Townline Road, Pearl River. (845) 623-4848. Stony Point Dental, PC - 32 S. Liberty Dr., Stony Point. (845) 942-1600. www.stonypointdental.com TLC Dental of Rockland, 2 Crosfield Ave-

Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nanuet. 845-623-1000. New City 845-352-5511. Stony Point 845-786-5776. Clarkstown Urology - 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 638-0400. Crystal Run Healthcare - 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757. West Nyack - 2 Centerock Road, West Nyack. P: 845-348-1100 Suffern - 200 Route 59, Suffern. 845.369.9300 Suffern - 156 Route 59, Suite B4, Suffern. 845.357.6464 Stony Point - 6 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point.: 845.786.5544 Haverstraw - 48 New Main St., Haverstraw. Dr. Donald Edelschick - 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Janis Enzenbacher - 105 Shad Row, Suite B, Piermont. 845-680-8800. Dr. Attila Farkas - 300 N. Midddletown Rd., Suite 11, Pearl River. 845-735-4114. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, new City - 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-6230026. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (914) 414-8355. Dr. Amy Piperato - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5701. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2

Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 7271340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 3520500. Stony Point Medical - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5700. Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT - www.855killfat.com.

Electrical Contracting

De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting - 845-9424874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric - 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845-825-1053.

Eyecare

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

Fencing

Yaboo Fence - Route 95 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994. 358-0118. Your onestop shopping for all your fencing needs.

Financial Advice

Debany Financial Group - 303 South Broadway, Sutie 103, Tarrytown, NY. 914366-4900, Ext. 101 Chestnut Investment Group - 4 Executive Blvd., Suite 204, Suffern. 369-0016. IM Financial - Izak Smith and Marc Smith. 845-587-0449. O’Brien Capital Management - 48 Burd St., Suite 209, Nyack. 358-4930. Wells Fargo Advisors - Chris Haera, 490 Route 304, New City. 638-6400.

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment

Bob’s Security - 845-623-0005. Bullet Security - 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 627-0300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900. DTM Installations - 354-0301. Burglar and fire alarms.

Flowers and Plants

Schweizer/Dykstra Beautiful Flowers - 165 North Middletown Road, Pearl River.

845-735-4079. Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 60 Sickletown Road, Pearl River.

Health and Fitness

Gary’s Gutter Service - 1-800-GARY-222 or (845) 268-3700.

Craig Caliciotti - Hypnotherapist. 11 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Pomona. 845-323-2766, Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 34-36 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845623-6140. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 3580245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Rockland Vein Center - 5 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-5200. . Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Wholeness Center - 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage. 845-288-0040.

Hair and Nails

Home Improvement

Floral Design

Astilbe My Heart - 85 South Broadway, Suite #5, Nyack. 845-664-5888.

Funeral Homes

George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home - 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-429-6665. Sorce Funeral Home - 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

Graphic Design

Arlene Levine Design - 845-727-1175 www. arlenelevine.com.

Gutters

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Avenue, New City. 845-499-2080 Christine Cordey Salon - 66 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845 675 7950. D. Anthony Hair Studio - 53 Hudson Avenue, Suite 102, Nyack. 845-535-3900. DSZ Barbers Inc - 140 Main St., Nyack. 845348-1500. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798. Toria Hair Salon - 580 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-7535

Hearing

Hearing Solutions - 219 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 623-5020. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Dr., Suite 205, Pomona. (845) 406-9993. Pearl River Hearing - 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 945-735-3277.

Health Care

A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care. 845-608-7559. VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FOR-VSNW.

Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Minh’s Painting & Contracting - 845-4297384. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - 845-535-9249.

Home and Furniture

Fireplaces By Design - 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062. Furniture Medic - 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-547-2324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - - 845-535-9249. The Outside In - 29 Ferdon Avenue, Piermont. 845-398-0706,

Home Inspections

Home Inspection Services - (845) 8214063. www.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. www.westgateinnnyack.com Candlewood Suites - 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. (845)371-4445. Time Nyack Hotel - - 400 High Avenue,

Nyack. 845-675-8700.

Insurance

Allstate Don Dietrich Inc - 240 Main Street, Nyack. 845 353 2244. Allstate Insurance - Maureen Harrison - 164 Rte 304, Bardonia. 623-6560.. Bauer-Crowley - 643 Main Street, Sparkill. 359-4114. Franchino Agency - 383 South Main St., New City. 845 634 2499. Juan Santos - Farmers’ Insurance, 48 S. Main Street, Pearl River, NY. htps://agents.farmers. com/jsantos. 845-735-1000

Interior Decorating

Decorator for a Day (or by the hour) - Recommended by WOR and WABC radio. Phone: (845) 358-6577, (800) 443-1499 or www.decoratorforadayny.com

Investment Broker

J. Christopher Haera - Wells Fargo, 17 Squadron Boulevard, New City. 639-7238. Joseph Daniel Sassano - 6 North Lawn Avenue, Elmsford. (914) 202 3317.

Jewelry & Accessories

Barry’s Estate Jewelry - 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. Original Designs - 187 S. Main Street, New City. 634-1335. The Jewelry Gallery - 32 South Liberty Drive (Rte 9W), Stony Point. 429-2613.

Kitchen and Bath

EZ Kitchen & Bath - 301 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7123. Grande Central Showroom - Fine Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware. 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley 845-573-0080 Designer Kitchens by Schneider - 34-F West Washington Ave., Pearl River. 845-735-4040. Rockland Kitchens - 55 West Railroad Ave. Garnerville, NY 10923. 845-429-6700. www. rocklandkitchens.com

Landscapers/Trees

G. Biloba Gardens - 845-353-3448. Blue Sky Landscape - 845-268-0585. Curti’s Landscaping - 845-627-2491. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Koi & Bonsai Shack - Down to Earth - 845304-2183. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880. Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping - 845-627-

3880.

358-0688.

Limousine Service

Photography

Marathon Limousine - 845-359-2800, 800949-9444

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

Hilltop Wines & Liquors - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845 638 2257. Nyack Wine Cellar – 43 South Broadway, Nyack.. 353-3146. Nyack’s wine-only store, specializing in affordable wines, all personally selected. Come taste some of our wines on Fridays and Saturdays. Discounts on six or more bottles.

Medical Services

Center for Diagnostic Imaging, MRI at Nyack Hospital - 845 348 3007. Hudson Valley Radiology Assoc. - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-634-9729. Nyack Integrated Medical Services - 42 Main Street, Nyack, Suite 203. 353-3267. Rockland Diagnostic Imaging - Route 303, West Nyack. 845-353-0400. Rockland Vein Center - 5A Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-5200. 70 Hatfield Lane, Suite 202, Goshen. 845 291 3656.

Mortgages

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 490 Rt. 304, New City. 639-2731.

Moving Companies

Santi Express - 616 Corporate Way, Suite 7, Valley Cottage. 268-1600.

Music Lessons

Vocal Focus - Voice lessons. 845-548-9308. www.vocalfocus.com.

Networking

Rockland Business Women’s Network (RBWN) www.rbwn.org

Pet Care

Camp BowWow - 101 Rte. 304, Nanuet. 845 507-0068. Canine Country Retreat - 221 Craigville Road, Goshen. 845 615 1093.

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street, Nyack.

A. Roufa MD Photography - 845 727 1175; cell: 845 729 4004. www.roufamd.com. Alexandra T. Wren Photography - www. atwrenphotogoraphy.com.

Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-5789898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220.

Picture Frame Shop

Corner Frame Shop - 40 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 845 727 1240.

Plastic Surgery

Dr. Michael Kalvert - Plastic Surgery, 365 S. Main St., New City. 638-2101. Dr. Hakan Usal - Bella Tu Med Spa, 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. Plastic Surgery Center of New City - 125 South Main St., New City. 845-634-4554.

Plumbing & Heating

Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating - 845 353 1748. Valley Road, Spring Valley. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air - 845-942-4700, 845-553-9051. Sunshine Plumbing & Heating - 845-6423845. 845-548-3054. 201-575-1903.

Psychotherapist

Dr. Barry Fitzgerald - 53 Burd Street, Nyack. 945-358-0559. licensed psychologist, individual counseling and psychotherapy, most insurance and Medicare accepted. Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main Street, Nyack. 845 500 8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families /Nyack/ 914582-6725

Public Speaking

Ellyn Cohen - Public Speaking Skills. 845638-2897

Real Estate

Nancy Blaker Weber - 914-263-3403. Caroline Blankfort - 917-405 1495. Debbie Blankfort, William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack, 914.522.5426

Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 265 S. Main Street, New City. (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - BHG Rand Realty, NYS Associate Broker, Certified Residential Specialist®. 845-590-5555 cell/text. 845-634-4202 ext 2240. Gail.bohlke@randrealty.com Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty19 E Central Avenue, Pearl River 914 715 5675. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 6 S. Broadway, Nyack (845) 641 8613. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664. Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 845-353-4250. HBC Landmark Realty - 3 Cavalry Drive, New City. 845-363-6626. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. IBNA Real Estate Group - 61 South Main Street, New City. 845-639-9800. Margaret Lane-Boyle - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. Cell 914 420 7058 Lydecker Realty - 13 North Broadway, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 46 S. Broadaway, Nyack. (914) 6298582. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596-0459. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty, 50 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. - 845216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845.358.2000 and 845.358.2001 for commercial. Rand Commercial Services - 268 S. Main St., Suite B, New City. 845 770 1280. Better Homes & Gardens/ Rand Realty – 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty - 19 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735-3020. Karen Steffanato - Keller Williams. Cell: 914263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Roofing & Siding

Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Tucek ROOFING * SIDING * WINDOWS Congers, NY www.tucek.com. 845-268-5170. 12

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Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) - 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. would like to have our business listed in the Rivertown guide for 12 months at $250.00 for the whole year. The Early Childhood Center - New City Jewish Center - 47 Old Schoolhouse Road New City. 845-638-9600. Preschool Education - Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley. 845-429-4122. www.headstartofrockland.org To obtain further information regarding enrollment or program description; Please visit www. headstartofrockland.org. Or directly call Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225; Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234; Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 LIU University - 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 35 South Broadway, Nyack, 358-0245. Stage Left Children’s Theater - 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

Security Systems

Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845 623 0005. Bullet Security - 400 E. Rte 59, Nanuet. 6270300. 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. www.cooksglass.com.

Skiing

Mount Peter Ski & Ride - 51 Old Mt. Peter Road, Warwick, NY. 845-986-4940.

Solar Energy

Infinity Solar Systems - 46 Walter St., Pearl River. 845 200 3706.

ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation. 845-708-0800.

Specialty Shops

Danu Gallery - 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Design Air - 120 Rte 59, Hillburn. 357-3580. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 3532126.

Special Services

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Come Sit Stay - 234 Route 9W, Haverstraw. 85786-3647. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Global Private Investigations - Rockland (845) 634-1683. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org. Jawonio Health Center - 260 North Little Tor Road, New City. (845) 639-7070. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland Cemetery - 201 Kings Highway, Sparkill. 845-359-0172 Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet. Tallman Beach & Pool Club - 845-422-7126.

Special Organizations

DR Environmental - 845-637-0254. (914) 4746118. Rockland Business Women’s Network (845) 729 9497. The Center for Sefety and Change (formerly Rockland Family Shelter - 9 Johnsons Lane, New City. 845-634-3344. Saint Dominic’s Home - 500 Western High-

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way,Blauvelt. 359-3400. VCS Inc. - 77 S. Main Street, New City. 6345729.

Tax & Accounting

Joseph A. Lux, CPA - 358-1929. www.joelux. com.

Theaters

Antrim Playhouse - 15 Spook Rock Road, Wesley Hills. 845-354-9503. Penguin Repertory - 7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point. 786-2873.

Thrift Shops

Grace’s Thrift Shop - 10 S. Broadway,Nyack. 358-7488. Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop - also known as New To You - 142 Main Street, Nyack. 358.7933 Tappan Zee Thrift Shop - 454 Piermont Avenue Piermont, 359-5753.

TMJ/TMD Doctor

Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (914) 414-8355.

Travel

Anywhere Travel - 151 South Main St., Suite 106, New City. 845-634-8770.

Veterinarians

Palisades Mobile Vet, 183 Rte 303, Orangeburg. 845 398 PETS. Pearl River Animal Hospital - 19 Pearl Street, Pearl River. 845-735-3213. Valley Cottage Animal Hospital - 202 N. Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-9263.

Water Systems

Abbey Ecowater Systems - 356-1700 or 800356-1770. Culligan Water - 634-5030.

Wedding Locations

Falkirk Estate and Country Club - 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY. 845-928-8060 Paramount Country Club, New City. 845-6344626. Patriot Hills - 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point. (8450 429-0555. Regency Banquet and Conference Center 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000

Window Treatments

Westrock Windows - 30 Lake Road, Congers. 268-0463.