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YOU NEVER KNOW...where you’ll see Rivertown. Our magazine has been all over the world - from Shanghai to St. Martin to Sanibel Island.
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CURTAIN UP - The current season at the legendary Penguin Repertory Theater is a star-studded line-up.
Mark your calendars.
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UNIQUE PROPERTIES - Anchor Realty has two outstanding properties on the market.
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BODY AND BRAIN - Stretch your body and calm your brain at this wonderful escape in Stony Point.
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GRACE OF GOD - Grace’s Thrift Shop in Nyack has been doing good for the community for 40 amazing years.
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JUNGLE ON ROUTE 59 - Have you seen all the wild animals outside a business in Nanuet? Check out Bullet Security.
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ON YOUR TOES - Balbach School of Dance is dedicated to the love of ballet.
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ART OF NEGOTIATION - Realtor Lisa Comito brings a special level of excellence to help her clients.
Cover Photo: Mary Callan
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HEALTHY FOCUS - Access Physical Therapy and Wellness focuses on beating injuries.
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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE - Women’s Distance Festival helps the Center for Safety & Change.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - A Taste of Rockland offers superb cuisine for a wonderful cause.
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UNSUNG HEROES - Rivertown salutes the hard-working team behind Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop.
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PARTY TIME - Rivertown’s latest networking party at AquaTerra in Pearl River was a big success.
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WATERFRONT SHOW - The RiverArts Festival in Haverstraw put on a splend show by the riverside.
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TEN MINUTE MEALS - No time for cooking on these hot summer days? Check out our quick recipes.
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Not So Cool In the Pool: Imagine this – a bunch of women packed into a local swimming pool, dancing, jumping and otherwise having fun. It’s the scene at the pool aerobics class my wife Candice holds twice a week at the Harbors at Haverstraw. But there’s one thing wrong with this picture. Trying desperately to hide at the back of the Swimming Rockettes is…. ME. The only man in the crowd. The one out of step and looking like he wished he was having his toenails pulled. Like a naughty boy at school I slowly drift to the very back of the class, where the water is really deep. One step more and I’d probably drown. The women are having great fun. Candice teaches a wonderful class and these women think it’s a hoot. For close to an hour they do their stuff. As for me? Well perhaps I should admit that exercise isn’t really my thing. Are you surprised to hear that? OK I know you regular readers know by now that you’ll never see my photo on a Wheaties box. Perhaps a Dunkin Donuts box - or a half gallon of Hagen Daaz. I’m exhausted just tying my shoelaces in the morning. My morning exercise is hitting the snooze button five times before I roll out of bed. As Phyllis Diller once said: “My idea of exercise is a good, brisk sit.” One of these pool aerobics women kindly said to me: “Aren’t you lucky having all these women around you?” I politely murmured: Yes. But what I really wanted to ask was: Why don’t these lovely women invite their husbands to keep me company? The simple answer is that pool aerobics isn’t a manly sport. Standing around in a bar drinking beer and scratching – now that’s manly. My wife wants to play mah-jongg – but guess what, no man worth a pint of Yuengling would be caught playing that girly
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game. Surely there’s something men and women can do together that doesn’t involve getting naked? What do you get if you run in front of a car? Tired! What do you get if you run behind a car? Exhausted! I was reading an article last night about fathers and sons, and memories came flooding back of the time I took my son out for his first drink. Off we went to our local bar, which is only two blocks from the house. I got him a Miller Genuine. He didn’t like it – so I drank it. Then I got him a Fosters, he didn’t like it either, so I drank it. It was the same with the Coors and the Bud. By the time we got down to the Irish whiskey, I could hardly push the stroller back home. Get With the Program: A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look,” she said. “What’s your secret for a long happy life?” “I smoke three packs of cigarettes a day,” he said. “I also drink a case of whiskey a week, eat fatty foods, and never exercise.” “That’s amazing,” the woman said. “How old are you?” “Twenty-six,” he said. What’s the best way to force a man to do sit ups? Put the remote control between his toes.
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Magazine Vol. 16, Issue 8
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 andthroughout Rockland County, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Subscriptions are available for $29.50 a year. Send check or money order to: Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927. Editor & Publisher: Phil Bunton Advertising Executives: Diana McIntyre, Mona Cushnie-Walker, Barbara Muir, Abbie Huff. Reporters: Tom Riley, Murray Phillips. Art Directors: Arlene Levine-Roufa, Graham Carroll, Kay Kelvin. Contributing Photographers: Arnold Roufa, Daniel Spitzer. Columnists: Candice Boyle, Neal Deutsch, Dr. Joanne Gjelsten; 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.
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All the youngsters had a great time at Sheriff’s Day.
in the News
The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office along with the RC Sheriff’s Deputies Association, RC Corrections Superior Officers Council and Howard & Fran Hellman hosted the NYC Ronald McDonald House for a Sheriff’s Day in Rockland. The day was absolutely awesome. The kids from the Ronald McDonald House, along with their families enjoyed a barbecue, demonstrations from all units of the Sheriff’s Office, including our Mounted and Bomb Units. T hey enjoyed playing on an antique fire truck from the Hillcrest Fire Company, an ambulance from Spring Hill Ambulance, pony rides, bouncy houses, and toys from the Marine Corps League Toys for Tots!!!! Thank you to Suzanna Houston and the NYPD for bringing the kids and families, and spending the day with us. Thank you to the New York State Police, New Jersey PIP Police, Orangetown Police Dept., and Ramapo Police for their escorts. Special thanks to Pete Carney, Spring Hill Ambulance, Pat Coleman, the Marine Corps League the American Legion Post 1600, Pomona, and all the volunteers. Photos: Roufa MD
Right: Sheriff Louis Falco and Undersheriff Mary Barbera at the Sheriff’s Day event.
Local actress, author and performer Judy Stadt is reading and starring in her new autobiographical monologue, Hide & Seek. Judy says it’s a woman’s journey to find her own identity. She says: “Half of my life I spent in fear... hiding. It took the other half seeking to find the real Judy.” This is a very special theatrical piece for Judy as it reveals the consequences of growing up neglected by parents who were ill equipped to have children. Her life was shrouded in mental illness but in spite of that the piece reveals Judy’s amazing tenacity and will to overcome all odds and to ultimately become a highly successful actress, illustrator, playwright, jazz vocalist, jewelry designer and manufacturer of her own line of jewelry sold in all 40 Saks Fifth Ave stores and boutiques nationwide known as Judith. As an entrepreneur she built and operated two retail stores in Rockland County for a total of 24 years. This very special monologue is being staged at The Shades Repertory Theatre, 64 New Main St., Haverstraw. The show is directed by Anthony C. Kollar. Tickets: General admission; $15. Advanced tickets & seniors $12. www.shadesrep.com. Phone 845675-8044. It’s being staged on August 6, 7 and 8 at 8 pm. In last month’s Rivertown story on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in Bardonia, Dr. Jeff Pavell wasn’t available for his photo. Here he is.
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Early morning on the Hudson Photo: Roufa MD
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A retirement plan for the self-employed
One of the easiest methods to reduce taxes is by contributing to a retirement account. Contributions to a retirement plan are tax deductible creating an immediate tax savings. Distributions received from a retirement plan are taxable, but often at a lower tax rate when those distributions are taken during retirement. Small business owners tend to shy away from retirement plans for two main reasons: They do not want to deal with the administrative hassle of maintaining a retirement plan, and they do not want to be bound to making contributions to a retirement plan every year. Let’s take a look at two retirement plan options that ease and/or eliminate these concerns and are recommended by CPA’s to most small businesses. A simplified employee pension (SEP) is often the best fit for a self-employed individual. It is easy to open, requires little or no administration, all contributions are optional, and higher contribution amounts are available. A SEP is most attractive to businesses that do not have any employees. However, it can also be used effectively when employees are eligible. A SEP offers many advantages to small business owners and sole proprietors. The main advantage, as the name implies, is that SEP’s are simple to set up and maintain. You are basically setting up an individual retirement account (IRA) for yourself. Contributions to SEP’s are not mandatory and can be made any time up until the business tax return is due, including extensions of time to file. This means that current year tax de-
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ductible contributions can be funded as late as October 15th of the following year. For 2015, optional tax deductible contributions are the lesser of $53,000 or 20% of compensation. For small businesses with employees a “SIMPLE” plan is often the best fit. It is easy to set up, easy to manage, and is the least expensive employee plan to administer. The SIMPLE plan is intended to encourage small business employers to offer retirement coverage to their employees. SIMPLE plans work well for small business owners who want to offer a plan to their employees but don’t want to spend a lot of time or pay high administration fees associated with more complex retirement plans. Self-employed business owners are able to contribute, and deduct, funds to a SIMPLE plan both as employee and an employer from self-employment earnings. SIMPLE plans calculate contributions in two steps: 1. Employee salary contribution: The limit on this “elective deferral” is $12,500 in 2015. Owners and employees age 50 or over can make
an additional $3,000 deductible “catchup” contribution (for a total of $15,500) as an employee in 2015. 2. Employer “matching” contribution: The employer match equals the lesser of a variable maximum of 3% of each employee’s earnings or the employee’s actual contribution to the plan. Both plans can be conveniently opened at most banks or brokerage houses, have flexible investment options that can be controlled by the individual account owner, and limited IRS reporting requirements. If you are self-employed ask your CPA what type of retirement plan is best for you. There are advantages and disadvantages that are beyond the scope of this column but should be considered when selecting the best plan for your business. Your CPA can help you to save taxes and save for retirement at the same time. Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com.
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Dear Readers, Here is a combination of letters and questions that I have received over the past 6 months. 1. We went to contract on our house, but the appraisal came in too low. Our agent told us we had to lower the price, or look for a new buyer. Is this our only alternative? Yes and no. You can challenge the appraisal from the bank, but if you do this, make sure your agent has comparable properties to show the appraiser. You can also lower the price and ask the buyer to come up with more money. Maybe you can meet somewhere in the middle. That is my suggestion, all the best. 2. As you suggested, we had three different offices/agents come to give us an appraisal on our home that we would like to list; we are totally confused now. All three agents came in with different prices. What is you net suggestion? I do not know how the 3 agents came up with the pricing. I do not know if you told the agent what price you are looking for, which is my opinion is the wrong approach. My suggestion is 1) Are you more comfortable with one agent over the others? Have they given to you in writing, how they plan to market your home? The top price is not always the best agent. If one is significantly higher than the others, I personally would rule that agent out. I call those listings, puff listings‌ (Oops the market changed, now lower the price to x) 3. Frank we know you are not going to like this, but we are trying to sell our house on our own. Will you give us some advice? Sure. Are you comfortable in showing your own home and qualifying these buyers? Do you want to sit home every weekend and have appointments cancelled? Most homeowners cannot sell their own homes for a few reasons: One is that they are prejudiced and they feel that their house is worth more than it actually is. Two, they do not know how to negotiate their own home. Three, most buyers that see for sale by owners are going to want to lower the price by the commission and then make you a lower offer. Good Luck! 4. We have been trying to rent an apartment for the last
several months; we have been turned down because of our credit rating. Will landlords take a guarantee from our parents? And what does that actually mean? Some landlords will take a guarantor or extra security. A guarantor would have to
supply their credit score, plus their income, and most likely, their paystubs to see if they can carry their own property/rental and yours – Not always an easy task but do not give up.
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You never know where
Bermuda
Hong Kong
John and Carole Hoban of Garnerville, and friends Stan and Margaret Zytkiewicz, of Holden, MA, enjoying their 56th anniversary cruise to Bermuda.
Shanghai
Peggy Wissler from Suffern and Monica Mulligan at Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong.
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The Eigenmann family, with Grandma Caponigro, were in The place: Sanibel, Florida. Photographed: Jim and Deede Rivers, of Annapolis, Don and Marilyn ColucShanghai, China. ci (holding Rivertown), of Bardonia and John and Philomena Poole, from Wisconsin.
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Hudson River
Boston
Louise Colacino, of New City, with daughter Christine, of Boston, as they celebrate the Foruth of July with the second ever FLOTUS - Abigail Adams.
Dijon
Catherine and Henry Ricardo were in Dijon, France, in front of La Boutique Maille, the premier shop for mustard.
The Historical Society of Rockland County took a cruise on the River Rose, out of Newburgh.
Scotland
Clint and Donna Hesselgrave, of Uppr Nyack, stopped to see Smoo Cave in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Israel Janet Goodman, of Nyack, holding Rivertown, and son Logan Kalb celebrated the birth of her new great newphew, Ilan Goodman, with family in Israel.
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Lois Supan, of Orangeburg, kayaked over 100 miles Having a great time at the Westgate Music Lounge, Kelly down the Douro River in Portugal. From left: CaroHanauer, Janet Brady, Margaret Kulp, Julia Adams, Kassie lyn Giles, Herta Dusebout, Bonnie McKee and Lois Bajada, and Mona Cushnie-Walker (holding Rivertown). Supan.
Piermont
From left: Marita Ancir, Ed Ancir, Gregg and Joanna Blunt, and Ellie Ancir at Cornetta’s Restaurant in Piermont.
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Havana
Magali and Nelson Cedeno, of New City, visited Havana, Cuba.
Canadian Rockies
St. Martin
Mike and Barbara Gries of Nanuet (far right), Lin Goetz of Suffern (far left) and friends Henry Wong, Carole Richards, Tom Rodgers, and Meg Garfin of north NJ, took Rivertown on a walk at the Athabasca Glacier in the Canadian Rockies
Blauvelt
Members of the Pearl River Garden Club enjoying their annual Pot Luck Dinner in Blauvelt, NY with “Chicken Little� as their guest of honor. Rob and Elaina Savarese, of New City, enjoying their yearly visit to St. Martin.
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Penguin Rep Theatre is on a roll with these must-see shows Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, continues its 2015 season – the Rockland County-based professional company’s 38th -- with “My Name is Asher Lev”, a play by Aaron Posner, adapted from the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok, which will be performed through August 2 in Stony Point, New York. “This season is a glorious opportunity to meet wonderful characters, real and imagined,” says Mr. Brancato, “to ignite your passion and spark your imagination, and to lose yourself in a really great story.” From August 14 to September 6, Penguin will present “Becoming Dr. Ruth”. Written by Mark St. Germain, the celebrated author of “Freud’s Last Session” and co-author of last season’s “The Fabulous Lipitones” turns his sights on America’s most famous sex therapist. “Everyone knows Dr. Ruth Westheimer from her career on radio and television,” says Mr. Brancato. “Few, however, know the incredible journey that preceded it.” Filled with the humor, honesty and life-affirming spirit of Karola Ruth Siegel, the girl who became “Dr. Ruth”, the comedy stars Anne O’Sullivan and is directed by Stephen Nachamie. Dr. Ruth and author Mark St. Germain will be present in person at the August 16 official opening, which will include a post-performance discussion, followed by
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Above: “Priceless”, a new comedy. Left: “Becoming Dr. Ruth”. The real Dr. Ruth will be present on opening night.
coffee and cake. The 2015 season concludes with “Priceless”, a new comedy by David Robson, the author of last season’s hit “Playing the Assassin”. The world premiere production will be presented from October 2 through October 25. Performance days and times for mainstage productions are: Thursdays evenings at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays at
4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. This season, Penguin’s popular play-reading series has been re-named “Just Desserts”. “Get up close and personal”, says Mr. Brancato, “and enjoy desserts, ranging from healthy to heavenly, before the reading of a new play and a lively discussion among the audience, author and actors.” This season’s final reading will take place on Monday, August 17.
Naama Potok and Max Wolkowitz in a scene from “My Name is Asher Lev”, by Aaron Posner from the novel by Chaim Potok, directed by Stephen Nachamie (2015). Photo credit: Dorice A. Madronero.
Jason Cruz (as Ricardo) and Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Everett Quinton (as Idris) in the comedy “Drop Dead Perfect”, written by Erasmus Fenn and directed by Joe Brancato. Photo credit: John Quilty. Performances and readings are scheduled at Penguin’s intimate, 108-seat theatre, located at 7 Crickettown Road in Stony Point. “It’s theatre so close you can feel it”, says Mr. Horn, “with comfy upholstered seats and no seat more than 30 feet from the stage.” The theatre, which is converted from an 1880’s hay barn, is air conditioned, wheelchair accessible, and offers plenty of
free parking. Come September, SUNY Rockland Community College’s 500-seat Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, New York will be the venue for a very special Penguin event generously underwritten by Barry and Helene Lewis: Jake Ehrenreich’s musical comedy “A Jew Grows in Brooklyn” (Saturday, Sept. 26). The New York Times called the show
What becomes a legend most?: Everett Quinton, 2011 Legend of Off Broadway Award winner from The Off Broadway Alliance, returns as Idris Seabright in “Drop Dead Perfect”, which The New York Times called a “farcical thriller with tons of TV and old-movie melodrama, silly double entrendres and a Cuban hunk named Ricardo.” “Drop Dead Perfect” returns to Off Broadway for a limited engagement from August 19 through October 11. “funny, touching and beautiful …. You don’t have to be Jewish or Brooklynish …. Jake Ehrenreich is dazzling!” It’s an “uplifting treasure with universal appeal – in the same elevated company as Billy Crystal’s ‘700 Sundays’, and Chaz Palminteri’s ‘A Bronx Tale’” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). And the enterprising theatre company continues to expand beyond the walls of its barn theatre and to take past successes on the road. Penguin’s production of Erasmus Fenn’s comedy “Drop Dead Perfect”, which had its debut in 2013 and was presented Off Broadway last summer by the Peccadillo Theater Company, where it garnered rave reviews and was a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick, returns to Off Broadway for a limited eight-week engagement from August 19 through October 11. Visit www.dropdeadperfect.com for more information. Tickets for “My Name is Asher Lev”, “Becoming Dr. Ruth” and “Priceless” are priced at $40. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and young people (30
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Penguin Rep and under). Tickets are $16 for the “Just Desserts” reading on August 17.Tickets for “A Jew Grows in Brooklyn” are $40 each or $35 each for Penguin subscribers. All prices include a $1.00 facility fee and are subject to an additional service charge of $1 per ticket. To order tickets or for further information, visit Penguin Rep’s website at www. penguinrep.org or call 845-786-2873. Penguin Rep Theatre is a not-for-profit professional Equity theatre in its 38th year of operation. Its home is a century-old barn in Stony Point (Rockland County), New York, which has been converted into a fully equipped, handicapped accessible 108-seat theatre. Under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, Penguin has grown from a summer theatre to become one of the Hudson Valley’s most influential nonprofit cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1977, Penguin has produced over 150 celebrated shows for more than 400,000 people from the lower Hudson Valley and beyond, including new works by Lee Blessing, Steven Dietz, Tom Dudzick, Ronald Harwood, Arthur Laurents, Warren Leight, Jon Marans, William Mastrosimone, James Sherman, Elizabeth Swados, Staci Swedeen and Richard Vetere. Many new plays have moved from Stony Point to New York City, across the country and around the world, and from the stage to TV and film. As The Journal News wrote in 1982: “Somebody forgot to tell artistic director Joe Brancato that he’s crazy to use a little barn plunked down in the Rockland County suburbs to experiment with unusual and challenging plays… I hope everybody keeps forgetting to tell him. The region is more the richer for it.” And Mr. Brancato has brought together accomplished professional actors – David Canary, Michael Cullen, Gregg Edelman, Michael Esper, Barbara Feldon, Tovah Feldshuh, Beth Fowler, Deborah Hedwall, Celeste Holm, Richard Kline, Andrew McCarthy, Lizbeth Mackay, Michele Pawk, and Karen Ziemba, among others –
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Stephen D’Ambrose (left, as Igor Stravinsky) and Mark Shanahan (as Walt Disney) in the acclaimed 2015 season opener, “Small World” by Frederick Stroppel, directed by Joe Brancato (2015). Photo credit: Aaron Pepis.
Beth Fowler, star of “Orange is the New Black”, and Richard Kline, star of “Three’s Company”, co-hosted Penguin Rep’s 38th Birthday Bash Monday, July 13 at the Gilmor Sloane Mansion in Stony Point. Ms. Fowler and Mr. Kline have both appeared, together and separately, in productions at Penguin. Photo credit: Dorice A. Madronero. to star in new and noteworthy plays. “Guided by the skilled hand of Penguin’s artistic director, Joe Brancato, the splendid performers get first-rate support, as always at Penguin, by an excellent design team” (The New York Times).
As it continues its 2015 season, Penguin Rep Theatre, dubbed “the gutsiest little theatre” by The New York Times, continues to present a cultural experience that is unique in the region: professional productions of new plays at affordable prices.
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Anchor Realty offers a rare chance to own one of New City’s most unique properties This unique home at 501 South Mountain Road, New City, is a historic gem.
Story/Photos: Tom Riley Vesna Kanacki, the owner of Anchor Realty Group located at 132 Park Avenue in New City has a reputation for getting top dollar for her clients in today’s real estate market. That reputation was built by her integrity and experience and loyal service to her clients that in turn results in many referrals and repeat sales. Her career in the industry spans 32 years and she is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in New York and New Jersey. That is why the owners of a gorgeous property located at 501 South Mountain Road chose to list their property with her. She told us: “This property originally built in the 1790’s is a three-level home that sits on five-plus acres of beautifully landscaped/wooded property in a neighborhood with outstanding schools, close proximity to NYC, and the beauty of South Mountain Road! “On the main level, you’ll enter a sunny
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The spacious kitchen of the home that was originally built in the 1790s.
and spacious kitchen and dining area with modern amenities yet old world charm, including old farmhouse beams. “An office leads you to an historic family room with exposed beam ceiling, old windows, and a wood-burning stove
for cold winter nights. Across the hall is a large living room with a Rumford fireplace and plenty of space for books and paintings. “Behind the living room is a second office that can be converted to an extra
bedroom with a closet. The main floor has a full bath. The upstairs master bedroom suite boast a full private bath and plenty of closet space. Two more bedrooms and a full bath are also on the top floor. “You can unwind in a backyard oasis
that offers you privacy and serenity from today’s busy world! The spacious deck is ideal for outdoor dining and barbecues. There is a two-story, two-car detached garage and second floor potential for an artist’s studio or teen rec area.”
The property has not been on the market for 27 years and lists for $749,000. You can call Vesna on her cell at 917414-8736 or her office at 845-634-2010 to view the property. Vesna told us a little bit about herself: “I’ve lived in New City since 1996 and I got my real estate license in 1982. I used to be a commercial broker in Queens and here in New City I managed 55 Associates for Weichert Realtors. “I have a passion for real estate and I would say my strongest talent is troubleshooting. I’m a solution finder, I keep deals from collapsing. When you get to the wall you have to either go through it, under it or over it. Just keep going forward! “I’m also very internet savvy. A lot of people have left the industry because they were overwhelmed by the new technology and failed to adapt. “We are a boutique company with lots of integrity and experience. We believe that size doesn’t matter, what matters is integrity and experience. We focus on
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This magnificent home provides 8,000 square feet on three levels of luxurious living.
Unique local homes that you’ll really love each and every customer individually. We serve both sellers and buyers. I help them get into the next phase of their life whatever that may be.” Vesna is a highly educated and talented Broker, having received certification as an Accredited Buyer Representative, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, Internet Specialist, Sellers Representative Specialist and she’s a Graduate of the Realtors Institute among many other honors and accolades. There is another very special home her office is listing. It is a prominent local builders own Victorian home, with an inviting wrap-around front porch overlooking manicured landscaped scenic property. This trophy home offers privacy and seclusion. No expense spared in this well designed floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors with cherry inlays and cathedral ceilings fit for the most distinctive buyer. From the custom mahogany executive office, to the rich oak library, to the regal master suite with Juliet balcony, you will enjoy a noble lifestyle.
This magnificent home will provide over 8,000 square feet on three levels of luxurious living. A Walk Out finished basement features a full cinema/media room, game room, billiard room and king sized family room. The custom gourmet kitchen offers a six burner Viking stove, Traulsen refrigerator and too many amenities to list. The two story family room features a butlers pantry, a bonus room over a 3 car garage and much more. Call 845-5489866 for an appointment and to learn more and have a private showing. The home is located at 218 Strawtown Road in New City. It is listed at $1,299,000. “I’m looking to grow the business by hiring both, experienced and new to the business agents. My company offers generous splits, no monthly fees, no franchise fees and full broker support and training. Please contact Vesna Kanacki at 917414-8736 for a confidential meeting to discuss your career opportunities,” said Vesna. You can access Anchor Realty Group on their web site at www.AnchorRealtyGroup.com.
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Stretch your body and calm your mind at Stony Point Yoga and Tai Chi Center Story/Photos: Tom Riley The Grand Opening of The Stony Point Yoga and Tai Chi Center in Stony Point will stretch your body & calm your mind. Though only open a month members report stress relief and relaxation, weight control and physical fitness, increased strength and flexibility, migraine and headache relief and most of all more energy and better sleep. Felicia Somma, Head Master/Instructor has been practicing Yoga and Tai Chi for seven years. “It has been a healing process for myself,” she told Rivertown. “I’m much happier and healthier and I want to share this with as many people as I possibly can. “I chose Stony Point because I felt I should be healing the community I actually live in. I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist and I was always tired. “The Master at the Yoga Center explained to me how about Water Up-Fire Down. I had the exact opposite Warm and Hot in the abdomen. He said the Heart and the Lung should be open and your Forehead should be cool. These are Energy Principles. “Building heat and strength in the abdomen area is very important for the body. Most of us are off kilter, we think too much.
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Robert Somma teaches Tai Chi and Felicia teaches Yoga, the Healing Arts and she is a Licensed Massage Therapist
Felicia & Rob have tea with their students after their Tai Chi class. We don’t feel enough, our head is too hot all the time when you think too much. “This combination of Yoga & Tai Chi originated in Korea 30 years ago. I went on a meditation retreat to Korea where I learned Hwalgong, an ancient Korean tradition of healing arts. “A teacher put it aptly, ‘Hwalgong is a healing technique that enhances the body’s
natural healing powers. It uses the same principles of energy and meridians as acupuncture.’” Rob Somma, Felicia’s husband teaches Tai Chi. “It’s gentle but powerful movements that strengthen muscles and joints. You feel more centered and balanced. “You find inner peace and serenity from your busy mind and you recover natu-
The benefits of Tai Chi include stress relief, relaxation and more energy
ral healing powers. Tai Chi improves the entire circulation of your body which improves your energy level. You find tricks that will help you sleep better by concentrating on your breathing. “Seven years ago my wife got into Yoga and the Eastern healing arts and I followed her eight months later. I used to be a corporate executive and my mind was always busy. I’m much more relaxed, not stressed
out and have abundant energy and core stability. “Yoga and Tai Chi, Breath Work and Meditation helps you release your daily stress and tension and accumulate vital lifeforce (Ki) energy.” The Stony Point Yoga & Tai Chi Center offers Holistic Healing, Massage Therapy, Meditation, Breathing, Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi Flow and Recharge and Relax.
Call them at 845-271-4999 or visit their web site at www.BodynBrain.com/stonypoint. They are offering an Introductory Session for only $25 or an Intro Session plus 30 minutes of Holistic Healing for only $49. You can call Felicia Somma on her mobile at 845-270-9520 or email her at stonypoint@bodynbrain.com. “I encourage everybody to give me at least three months and you will notice the changes in your body, brain and life. You will be happier and healthier by stretching your body and calming your mind,” said Felicia. • Stony Point Yoga and Tai Chi Center, 8 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point. 845271-4999. Website: www.BodynBrain. com/stonypoint.
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Grace’s Thrift Shop celebrates 40 years of doing good Grace’s Thrift Shop - 10 South Broadway, Nyack - is a charity operated by 46 volunteers who donate the profits to community organizations and agencies as well as to Grace Episcopal Church. For an incredible forty years, it has been doing good in our area. The following organizations are the grateful recipients of Grace’s Thrift Shop located: People to People, Meals on Wheels, St. Ann’s Pantry, Sunday Supper, Midnight Run, Soup Angels, Nyack Center, Nyack YMCA, Head Start of Nyack, Amazing Grace Circus, Center for Safety & Change, Nyack Homeless Project, Amazing Grace Circus, Murphy House, ARC, Venture, Nyack Senior Center, Grace Church, Hospice of Rockland and Hi-Tor Animal Shelter. Grace’s Thrift Shop was created by the Episcopal Church Women of Grace Church. Half of the volunteers are from Grace Church and the other half are from the community at large. Theresa Bergen and Kicki Fulmor are the managers. Theresa told us: “We have
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Some of the amazing volunteers at Grace’s Thrift Shop - Bottom (from left) Barbara Sevier and Genie Duryea (Genie has been volunteering for 37 and is now 103 years young). Top (from left) Diane Falkner, Theresa Bergen, Manager, Nancy Gentilello and Kicki Fulmor, Manager.
three purposes, first of all we give money to charity. Secondly, we supply utilitarian items not just to poor people but anybody smart enough to shop here. For example, a can opener will cost you $1 here as opposed to $4 in a supermarket. “And finally over the last 40 years the community we’ve created here, mostly senior citizens really care and support one another. We take care of each other. “We literally clothed the homeless. We couldn’t exist without the people who give
us things. Donations are our lifeblood.” Theresa added: “We sell everything. We start with baby stuff and go up. We accept donations of clothing: women’s, men’s, every day, dress up and work, both office and outdoors: sleepwear, shoes, sandals, slippers and boots. “Everything we sell must be clean and in good repair. We can’t offer stained or ripped clothing and passing it along is a major burden. We accept linens: sheets and
Whatever you’re looking for - clothes for your kids, designer duds and great blue jeans - you’ll find it all at Grace’s Thrift Shop.
pillow-cases, blankets and quilts. “We sell things...not furniture but everything else: pots and pans, lamps and shades, small electrical products, dishes and glasses, flatware and kitchenware from can openers to potato peelers. Somebody donated two rolls of fabric but it went fast. We don’t buy anything. “Right now we have a need for pens and notebooks. We have toys and games and children’s books that are moderately priced. Sometimes the young people from Nyack College are looking for interview clothing and then in September we see them when they’re setting up little apartments. Sometimes the high schools require community service hours from the students
and they come here and help out. We have men volunteers. “Our latest volunteer is a guy. We were selling Amani jackets for $5.00 and he suggested we could get more.” Grace’s Thrift Shop is open Tuesday Through Saturday from 10am-4pm. Theresa added: “We open on Sundays whenever my whimsy takes me and we always open for Street Fairs. We have 46 volunteers who work 10 shifts of 3 hours apiece for each volunteer. “We are always looking for more volunteers because we have our Snowbirds in the winter and our Seagulls in the summer. As soon as we hear someone is retiring we swoop down on them and ask them if they
want to volunteer three hours. “We re-instituted an Annual Luncheon where the different shifts got to meet each other and we had a ball.” Also available in the shop are Objets d’art, wall decor, figurines and collectibles which are big sellers. English bone china and fine, signed crystal are big sellers. Gadgets, tools and strange little objects do surprising well. Whatchamacallits are big. Call Theresa or any staff volunteer at Grace’s Thrift Shop at 845-358--7488 or visit them on their Facebook Page. If you would like to volunteer three hours for a shift email Theresa or Kicki at gracesthriftshop@gmail.com.
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A jungle grows in Nanuet
Story/Photos: Tom Riley Many a passer-by has stared in disbelief at the amazing Bullet Security Zoo off Route 59 in Nanuet. Gary Wollman, the owner of Bullet Security Inc. located at 400 East Route 59 in Nanuet not only helps his 4,000 customers get a good night’s sleep because they know Bullet is on the job 24/7, but for Gary that is not enough. “I wanted to give back to the community a gift that entertains and educates both kids and adults. I wanted to say “thank you” to a community that has entrusted us to secure their businesses, their homes and their valuables for more than 31 years. “I’ve had buses on their way to Day Camps makes a special trip here so children who have never been to a zoo in their life enjoy the sounds and life size recreation of animals, some of whom are fast disappearing or are on the “endangered species list.” “Just this week I added a saber-tooth tiger, an elephant, giraffe and Galapagos Turtles to the zoo. One of the reasons I built the zoo is to demonstrate camera surveillance and outdoor protection. “When someone approaches the Zoo all the animals make a ruckus. By using an app that cost $5 I can view on my Iphone the zoo in the evening anytime I want from my home or wherever I am on vacation. “The zoo is all lit up at night and I get a big kick out of it when families stop by and visit our re-creation of Africa whether it be at night or during the day. I spend a lot of time taking care of the zoo. I cut the grass every week and polyurethane all the animals every three years to ensure the sun doesn’t fade them. Friends have joked I should put up a ferris wheel and bumper cars and we’d have two businesses, but I just want to have families enjoy the fun. I like working on the zoo and seeing people’s reaction. We’ve also installed infrared cameras for night vi-
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sion and motion activated cameras.” Gary added: “My children, Natasha and Chad are part of the third generation in my family who work for Bullet Security. We are the foremost video installation and surveillance company in the Tri-State area.” Gary is proud of the growth his company has experienced. Gary and his employees are continually educating themselves with the latest technology. “We have flown our crews all over the United States, in-
stalling diverse security systems for our customers. “We work closely with law enforcement and provide video surveillance when needed. We do closed circuit camera installation which can allow for off-site viewing. You can view your home and business from anywhere in the world that has Internet access. Our company provides security for a major chain of movie theaters, motels, hotels, school districts, government facilities,
businesses and residential. We also install and service home theater systems. “People love our Home Automation System. It controls the thermostat, lights, lamps, home theater and energy use in your home from your smart phone. “You’ll enjoy the savings it provides in climate control, lighting, security, and entertainment. It is eco-friendly and you can operate your lights at 85% efficiency.” Gary continued: “I get my animals from Southampton out on the Island and introduce new animals every six months or so. “People are respectful and don’t litter
the area or trespass where they shouldn’t be. Our motto, “Call us-We’ll Shoot Right Over” has given our customers peace of mind throughout the Tri-State area. “Our burglar and fire alarm systems have saved numerous lives over the years. We also offer personal emergency response systems that allow seniors to live in their own homes in spite of medical conditions. Should an emergency occur Bullet will talk to them through Central Station which operates 24/7 and is U.L. listed.” Gary concluded: “People are fortunate to have trained personnel that Bullet Secu-
rity has provided for more than 30 years throughout the Tri-State area. We offer you the best systems and services available at an affordable price and will continue to do so.” You can reach Bullet Security by calling 845-627-0300 or 877-ALARM-60. You can access their web site at www.bulletsecurityinc.com. Gary can be emailed at Gary@bulletsecurityinc.com. You can also fax him at 845-627-0603.
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Rebecca Balbach performs at the school’s gala.
Above: Eleven-year-old student Tiera Peters rehearses for a recent gala. Right: A group of beginner ballet students after a rehearsal. Photo: Rebecca Leigh Tew. Below: Rebecca Balbach demonstrates the beginner ballet adagio combination for beginner ballet students.
Balbach School of Dance is dedicated to the love of ballet Story: Tom Riley Rebecca Balbach is an extraordinary ballet teacher and her students travel from all over the tri-state area to attend her classes located at 69 Bridge Street in Garnerville. Rebecca was trained in the Vaganova Method with instructors from Russia’s Kirov and Bolshoi Ballet. She has performed both solo and corps roles and has furthered her education in NYC and NJ. She dances professionally throughout the tri-state area and has finished her
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fourth season with the Connecticut Ballet Company. Rebecca told us: “We teach children as young as age three all the way up to senior citizens. Ballet requires a lot of memorization and it has wonderful health benefits including preventing Alzheimers. “I don’t group my students by age, I group them by skill level and their work ethic. In one of my classes I have a nineyear-old dancing with 17-year-old teenagers. “I’m all about focusing on technique and not about instant gratification or handing out trophies just for participation. I teach long term technique that will stay with the student so if they choose to go professional, they will have the strength to go through it. I love ballet and that love of the culture, history and music history shines through my students. “I have a three-year-old in my class who can identify the music of Saint Saens and many other classical composers. Students should be selected by body type but here they are selected by how much they are willing to work. “I believe there are so many health ben-
Above: Rebecca Balbach in her studio in Garnerville. That’s her dancing across South Broadway in Nyack in the photograph on the wall. Left: An adorable shot of Pre-K dancers waiting to go on stage. Photo: Rebecca Leigh Tew.
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efits to ballet. As a child I was pre-diabetic but when I grew to love dance, the condition disappeared. I started ballet later but with training, a great work ethic and proper technique I was able to dance professionally. “I don’t see why it would be different from anyone else. I’ve been here almost five years and my students come five nights a week to take lessons, that’s a testament to their love of ballet and the fun we have here.” She added: “I teach them what it would be like in a real ballet and the work ethic it takes to perform at a high level. I also teach underprivileged children who come from difficult circumstances. “We hold bake sales and offer scholarships to defray the costs. When they enter my class, they come to work. Balbach School was founded by Marilyn Peterson as the Marilyn Peterson School of Dance in 1976. “In 2010 Mrs. Peterson entrusted her school of 34 years to me after I had completed an apprenticeship here and intensive training elsewhere. “My goals are simply to provide Rockland County with a quality education and proper training in the art of classical ballet based on the Russian method. Aside from school, ballet and performance opportunities need to be my students main focus. “ Mrs. Peterson was a wonderful teacher and former Rockette and I learned so much from her. Even today Mrs. Peterson can still tap dance like she is 20.” Rebecca continued: “To be called a ballerina is a respected term, you have to earn it. Even today I teach the children of mothers who studied under Mrs. Peterson.” To access the many classes The Balbach School of Dance offers please go to: www.balbachschoolofdance. com. To sign up for a class please call Rebecca at 845825-1276. The Balbach School of Dance is located in the basement of a church at 69 Bridge Street in Garnerville.
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Linda Gass offers personal service with a difference You probably know how important it is to find the right real estate agent when you are focusing on a financial investment as substantial and as personal as your home. That’s where Linda Gass comes in. She told us: “What you should know about me is that, as a Weichert Sales Associate, I believe wholeheartedly in the unique, personal nature of real estate. You will see that revealed in how I follow through on what I promise, as I carefully guide you through the many steps and decisions along the way. “I am fully committed to providing you with what my company calls “The Weichert Difference” - a noticeably higher level of service that will make your real estate experience as easy and as stress-free as possible.” Here’s what you can expect when you contact Linda: • Personal and knowledgeable service that is genuinely responsive to your needs • A “Neighborhood Specialist’s” familiarity with local communities, home values, and price trends • Top professional skills continually refined through Weichert training programs respected industry wide • Advice and guidance throughout the entire process • Commitment to help you leverage Weichert’s many resources. I can save you valuable time and effort in securing home financing, insurance, and home connections. Feel free to contact Linda anytime, whether it’s to get started on helping you realize your goals and dreams, or just to ask a question. She would welcome the opportunity to make a difference for you. Here we show a spectacular home she’s featuring right now in Stony Point. This K. Hovnanian custom built Colonial home sits on 1.25 acres in a premium cul de sac and commands views from every window. It offers wonderful amenities including a spectacular entertainment center.
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Lisa Comito has perfected the art of negotiation to help her clients
Story/Photos: Tom Riley Home buyers and sellers in the tri-state area are turning to The Comito Team as their realtor of choice because Lisa Comito’s negotiating skills have resulted in so many sales and listings. Lisa Comito is a litigator turned realtor and the change has been beneficial for her admiring clients. When Debbie and Gary Blankfort, the owners of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh were looking for someone to open their Northvale office at 171 Paris Avenue in Northvale, NJ, they chose Lisa, an attorney who holds both a New York and New Jersey Associate Brokers License and a New York and New Jersey License to practice law. This powerful, dynamic, mother of two also heads up the Piermont and Nyack office as an Associate Broker and the leader of The Comito Team in Rockland and Bergen County. “Ten years ago I had my first child, and at the time I was doing litigation for the Manhattan DA’s office and I was doing a lot of traveling. “At the time we were trying to make Edenwald Housing in the Bronx safer for all the residents. I actually had a resident personally thank me for my work, she said
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Lisa Comito has been with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh for three years and brings a lifetime of experience.
this was the first time in a long time that she felt safe getting her mail in the lobby. I also worked in Westchester as a senior civil litigation attorney and elsewhere. “I said to myself, it’s the trials or the kids and I chose the kids and work closer to home. My husband Greg is a builder and developer and the Rockland/Bergen border contains a huge amount of buyers and sellers, that’s why I’m active in NY and NJ, especially North Bergen. “My litigation background really helps me in negotiations. It gives you the upper hand. Negotiation is both an art and a skill and Pace Law School taught me negotiating skills. Once you are a lawyer, it is part of you. I can’t act as my client’s attorney because a lawyer is always present in real
estate transactions,” said Lisa. “Anita Rothbaum, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson assists me here in Northvale, she has been with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh for three years. I belong to the full Board of Realtors in both Rockland and Bergen and both MLS Systems. It’s hard to dabble in real estate, you have to be in it and you have to have a passion for it. “My litigation background has really helped me with the 55+ generation. Bergen County has a lot of 55+ communities and with my legal background I can lead them to specialists in trusts and wills. Bergen is such a big county I don’t try to cover it all, with exception I cover from the GW Bridge to the Rockland border.
Lisa Comito uses modern technology to help her clients.
“Right now most of my sales and listings are in Rockland County. My husband, Greg has built many upscale homes in Palisades which is in Rockland County so I have direct experience with new construction and certainly Exceptional Properties.
At William Raveis Baer & McIntosh we have fantastic marketing and advertising.” Lisa has listings in Palisades, New City, Haverstraw, and Montvale & Waldwick, NJ. If you visit lisa@baerhomes.com you can view her listings. You can view Lisa’s
full bio at thecomitoteam.com. “I’m team leader of The Comito Team. As a trial attorney, I always had a team backing me to hit every angle....as a realtor I believe in doing the same! “ One person can’t do it all but as a team we get the job done while creating raving fans along the way.” Lisa Comito is an Exceptional Properties Specialist and you can call her cell phone at 914-282-7591 or the Northvale office at 201-750-1100. You can email Lisa at Lisa.Comito@raveis.com. Her Nyack office is at 97 South Broadway in Nyack, NY. You can reach her by calling 845-358-9440. raveis.com “The Best Website in Real Estate.”
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Access Physical Therapy and Wellness focuses on injury prevention Story/Photos: Tom Riley Did you know that in the U.S. 8,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each day for sports related injuries and that ages 15-17 experience the highest emergency room visits for sports injuries? High school athletes suffer 2,000,000 injuries every year. Dr. Tracy Urvater, PT, DPT, OCS is the owner of Access Physical Therapy & Wellness at 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Suite 2 in Pomona and another office at 200 East Eckerson Road, Suite 290 in New City. Dr. Urvater is in the forefront of focusing on injury prevention and treatment as we get deep into the sports season and the beginning of high school and college football, basketball, soccer, field hockey and swimming. She told us: “Here at Access Physical Therapy and Wellness we focus on making sure kids are well prepared for their specific sport and educated them in how to prevent sports injuries. “The team of physical therapists here work with the students to build flexibility, muscle strength in all body areas related to their sport including proper muscle and cardiovascular endurance. “We build core stability which translates to all functional activities. We continue to participate in and offer sports clinics to educate coaches, parents and players about injury prevention. “My team here at Access Physical Therapy & Wellness offers Wellness Exams prior to the athletic season to ensure that students have a safe, productive and winning season.” Tracy graduated with honors from New
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Dr. Tracy Urvater: “Our entire team are highly qualified specialists.” York University in 1988. She continued to advance her educational background, receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2012 with a 4.0 GPA. At the beginning of her career she worked at NYU Medical Center/Rusk Institute treating a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological cases. Dr. Urvater and her team are continually updating their education and her office is filled with state-of-the-art equipment. She recently became certified in the Graston Technique, a soft tissue mobilization technique to assist with tissue regeneration and
healing of injured structures (when you are injured). “It is very effective for muscle and tendon injuries including tendonitis. One of her colleagues, Dr. Amanda Staffiero, PT, DPT is a highly qualified physical therapist on the staff at her New City office. She is certified in BIG Therapy for Parkinson’s patients. Dr. Urvater added: “Our entire team in both offices are highly qualified specialists in musculoskeletal conditions. “We have high credentials offering the ability to diagnose and treat patients with
Dr. Urvater and her team have a great reputation in diagnosing and treating muscular-skeletal conditions and training athletes like Jessica who plays soccer in injury prevention
various orthopedic related conditions. We don’t need a prescription from a physician to provide PT, however, we work closely with orthopedists and primary care physicians throughout the county. We are presently managing the inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services in both the Inpatient and Outpatient Department at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. Dr. Urvater says: “ I love teaching and mentor(ing) recent university graduates in physical therapy and I teach BOCES high school students. I’m certified as a Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.” One satisfied client, Donna W., had this to say about her experience: “Dr. Urvater is an awesome therapist! Her high energy is very motivating and she’s personable. The atmosphere and personnel at Access is pleasant and friendly. I healed quicker than I expected and I feel great.” Tracy is assisted by Dr. Jacquelyn Brazier, PT, DPT and Dr. Katie Eggleston, PT, DPT in Pomona. You can call them at 845694-8808. You can reach Tracy at 845694-8808 in Pomona or at 845-578-9898 in her New City Office. You can email Tracy at turvater@accessptw.com.
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Women’s Distance Festival benefits Center for Safety & Change The Rockland Road Runners hosted its 28th Annual Women’s Distance Festival (WDF) 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Center for Safety & Change. It is the sole ‘women’s only’ event of its kind in Rockland County. The run/walk took place on a USATF certified 5K (3.1 miles) course at Rockland Lake State Park and was preceded by a free Children’s Fun Run. The race was attended by nearly 700 women, setting a record of attendance in the history of this race. A special Name the T-Shirt Contest contributed to the design of the much desired race shirt, reading “If it doesn’t challenge you, it does not change you”, which is the second shirt exclusively designed for the race. The winner of the race, Salome Kosegi, finished in 17:44 minutes and the winning team was the Westchester Track Club. A special team spirit award went to the Jersey Women Strong running club who registered with over 80 participants. Proceeds from the race were donated to the Center for Safety & Change, a local non- profit agency dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in the Rockland community. Over the years, the Rockland Road Runners have raised close to $100,000 for the Center, which provides free, confidential, culturally sensitive programs that include an emergency shelter for battered women and their children, a 24-hour hotline, accompaniment, counseling, legal services, support groups and community education. For more information contact Cindy McMurtrie, Center for Safety & Change Assistant Director of Development, at 845634-3391 / cmcmurtrie@centersc.org.
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From top: The start of the race. Youngsters enjoyed it too in the children’s fun run. Members of Jersey Women Strong. Right: Winner Salome Kosegi. Photos: Joe Golden
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A Taste of Rockland Superb cuisine for an important cause
ARC of Rockland’s 2015 A Taste of Rockland will take place Monday, September 21 at the Hilton Pearl River. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. “This year marks the 20th anniversary of our spectacular culinary event,” says ARC of Rockland Executive Director Carmine Marchionda. “The interaction among the chefs and the evening’s guests is an important aspect of the Taste. The evening presents an opportunity to tell restaurateurs how much we enjoy their cuisine, and the chefs appreciate the chance to enjoy a little back- andforth with their patrons. “This fundraiser is about fantastic food and drink, but it is also about the spirit of camaraderie and generosity.” More than 40 of the area’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors will donate their time, talents and fare for the evening. “From the appetizers served in the Hilton’s Le Jardin room, to the entrees in the elegant Hilton Ballroom to the over-the-top Dessert Showcase in the Hilton’s beautiful Conservatory, A Taste of Rockland is always an exceptional, not- to-be- missed dining experience,” says Taste chairperson Harold Peterson. “Add to that a fantastic Silent Auction, and this will be the quintessential night to remember.” All proceeds from A Taste of Rockland help ARC of Rockland provide a broad range of services and supports to more than 1200 men, women and children with intellectual and other developmental dis-
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abilities. Established 61 years ago by a small group of parents, today, ARC of Rockland operates with a staff of 650 professionals. The agency includes Prime Time for Kids Early Learning Center in New City for preschoolers with and without developmental disabilities, The Prime Time Upper School, also in New City for students ages 5-21 with autism spectrum disorders; Franklin Square, a post high school campus in Pearl River; employment training and job place-
ment, 28 community residences, a Senior Citizen Center; Arc in Motion, an initiative through which small groups of adults are engaged in events, activities, volunteerism and employment opportunities at sites throughout Rockland. 2015 Participating Restaurants and Beverage Purveyors: Appetizers & Entrees - Alain’s French Bistro; At Your Service NY Catering; Banchetto Feast; Bella Gianna’s; BOCES
Some of Rockland County’s finest restaurants will be featured - as always - at A Taste of Rockland.
2015 A Taste of Rockland Corporate Sponsors: Mindworks; Chestnut Ridge Transportation; Relph Benefits Advisors; BDO; Clifton, Budd & DeMaria, LLP; Focused Wealth Management; Lagana Family – USIS and Visions: Mutual of America; PDI/Nice-Pak; Aptar Congers; Brega Transport Corp.; Empire BlueCross BlueShield; Guerin & Guerin Agency; Irwin Siegel Agency; Newburgh Toyota; Omnicare; Schultz Ford Lincoln; DEC Office Solutions; Driscoll Foods; Inserra ShopRite Media sponsors: Rivertown Magazine; Hook Magazine; The Journal News/LoHud.com; News 12 Hudson Valley; Rockland County Tourism; Rockland 411; 100.7 WHUD Young Chefs; Del’Arte Restaurant; Flagstone Restaurant at Crowne Plaza; Giulio’s; Hudson Water Club; Italiana’s; Marcello’s Ristorante; Maura’s Kitchen; Mt. Fuji Restaurant; Paramount Country Club; Pier 701 Restaurant; Prohibition River; Restaurant X; The ’76 House; The Hudson House of Nyack; The Porter House; Two Henrys at Hilton Pearl River; Two Spear Street; Union Restaurant & Bar; Wasabi; Windsor Grille at Comfort Inn; 8 North Broadway; 14 & Hudson
Desserts - Aunt Mia’s Sweets; Baked by Angels; Carousel Cakes; Cookie Girl Bake Shop; Dingman’s Dairy; Hudson Valley Cakery; Matisse Chocolatier; Patisserie Didier Dumas; Rockland Bakery; The Hudson House of Nyack Beverages - Defiant Brewing Company; Manhattan Beer Distributors; New York Wine & Spirits; Palm Bay International; Rad Grapes; Slovenia Vodka; Southern Wine & Spirits; Trinchero Family Estates Wines
A Taste of Rockland When: Monday, September 21. Where: Hilton Pearl River, 500 Veterans Memorial Dr., Pearl River, NY Dress: cocktail attire recommended Tickets: $200 ($142 tax deductible) Purchase online at www.arcofrockland. org or call 845.26.2500 ext. 3118 Visit Facebook: www.facebook.com/ arcofrockland
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Suffern Rotary honors club president Dennis O’Connell at Torne Valley Vineyards
From left: PDG Carole Tjoa congratulates President Ken Blank, Board Members Rob Nachbaur, John Wickes, Donalee Berard, Larry Palant, Cindy Lou, Dennis O’Connell, Grover Foster
Daryl Greene (center) is inducted as newest member of Suffern Rotary
Members of Suffern Rotary with family and friends gathered at Torne Valley Vineyards to thank Dennis O’Connell for serving as Club President in past Rotary year, and to congratulate Ken Blank as in-coming President as the club enters its 89th year of service. Chartered in 1927, the Rotary Club of
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Dennis O’Connell receives an uplifting gift of appreciation for outstanding leadership as President of past Rotary year
Ken Blank, D.C., Director of Rockland Chiropractic, is sworn in as Suffern Rotary Club President, by Rotary International Past District Governor Carole Tjoa
Suffern has a continuous history of supporting the community, local business, education, and many international humanitarian projects. A diverse group of professional and business leaders, men and women, volunteer time and service in efforts to raise funds, do good deeds, enjoy fellowship,
and promote peace worldwide. Suffern Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at Marcello’s Ristorante at 21 Lafayette Avenue in Suffern. For more information, please see SuffernRotary.org
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Phyllis Darrin at the entrance to the Thrift Shop on North Franklin Avenue.
Salute to the unsung heroes of Nyack Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
Throughout Rockland County thousands of people volunteer for various agencies and charities they believe in, but the women of the Nyack Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in the Franklin Antique Mall at 142 Main Street in Nyack are unsung heroines in our community. They deserve recognition and accolades yet they prefer to toil away helping their community quietly day after day, month after month, year after year.. Phyllis Darrin, manager of the shop, told us: “We try to help the community in lots of ways. In these tough economic times many people can’t afford to go to a department store and pay $30 for a pair of jeans when they can come here and for $2 get a good pair. “Whatever proceeds we earn go to the hospital and that helps our community. The thrift shop is completely staffed by volunteers who come here to work, not just pushing paper, but inspecting clothes, folding clothes, organizing items. There is literally a treasure trove of interesting stuff here, some of it very unique. There is something for everyone. We have women’s, men’s, children’s clothing and accessories. “We have bridal and evening gowns, tuxedos, jewelry, electronics and seasonal decorations. Are you looking for small appliances, house wares, bedding, linens, curtains, baskets galore, knick-knacks, frames, toys and games, crystals, ceramics, glassware, books, records and lots of art work. “We offer an ever changing array of merchandise for sale at bargain prices. The volunteers are more than happy to assist customers with their purchases.” Phyllis recalled: “Yesterday we had a donation of a wedding gown, a veil and a tiara that were never used. The gown cost $549,
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Phyllis Darrin displays some of the great artwork you’ll find at Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop.
Residents at Jawonio help with organizing and preparing items for sale.
From left: Ann, a 40 year volunteer, Adele, holding a picture of her husband, who was also a volunteer and manager Phyllis. Not pictured are 20 longstanding volunteers
Toys galore for every age available at the Thrift Store.
the veil $126 and the tiara cost $152. We are having a Half Price Sale right now, so the gown, veil and tiara are going for $300. “Here we have somebody’s Pez Collection that was recently donated. Every month we fill the front window with different merchandise. July being a summer month has our window filled with toys and moms can find any toy they need for their children. We have many vinyl records, albums and CD’s. “We have an Evening Room where we have evening gowns, fur coats, blouses and ladies wear . We have golf clubs, ice skates, leather jackets and and a Brass Section with bells, cutlery, silverware, dish ware, lamps, candle holders and so many desirable items.” Phyllis added: “We have some volunteers who have been with us 15, 20, 30 and 40 years.” Ann, a 40-year volunteer, said: “I love it here, I feel I’m doing something important for the community and I’ve made wonderful friends here,” said Ann, a 40 year volunteer in the Work Room. Phyllis continued: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the members and volunteers, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff and administration of Nyack Hospital. In the last five years the Auxiliary has contributed $750,000 to Nyack Hospital. Through the years of service, we have received many gifts from the merchants, stores and most of all the people of Rockland.” If you would like to volunteer at the Nyack Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop call Phyllis Darrin at 845-358-7933. The Store Hours are from 10am-3:45pm Tuesday through Saturday. The entrance is on North Franklin Avenue.
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New documentary movie fights to protect our heritage Can you help? Local author and activist Tina Traster is concerned about Rockland County’s failure to preserve some of our areas finest old homes. She has been working on a documentary project, a film that features the Abram Lent House, the John Green House and other historic properties that are worth saving in Rockland County. The trailer has now been finished and can be seen at www.indiegogo.co/ projects/this-house-matters-a-documetary02/x/1148792. Tina told us: “This is an important film that will bring awareness to the communtiy of preservationists and others about the existence of the historic properties that remain in Rockland County. Tina has shown the ttrailer to the Clarkstown Historical Review Board amongst other organizations. Now she’s trying to raise money to finish the project by raisig money at the IndiGoGo crowdfunding page. She’s looking for $12,000 to complete the film. So go to the site, check out the trailer, and if you’re moved - which we think you will be - help Tina get her important project finished. Pictured from top - The first two homes are the Lent House, recently demolished. The lower one is the John Green House.
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The Penguin Plunge raised more than $22,000 for each family participating. A wonderful result. The recipients are photographed at O’Malleys in Nyack with their checks.
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Rivertown Exchange has fun at AquaTerra Restaurant
Cliff and Kristi Faddah, of EagleTech Computers, in Pearl River. The lively scene at AquaTerra. It was a night to remember for Rivertown advertisers and readers.
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Rivertown editor Phil Bunton talks with AquaTerra chef Nicholas Lambos.
AquaTerra Restaurant in Pearl River hosted last month’s Rivertown Exchange - and what aa memorable night it was. The food was great and so was the company as Rivertown advertisers and readers mingled in the restaurant’s spacious bar. Next month’s Rivertown Exchange will be at Pier 701, 701 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. The date: Wednesday, August 12, from 5.30 to 7.30. If you’re an advertiser or a reader show up and network with Rockland’s best business people. Photos: Roufa MD
Left: The not-so-retiring legislator John Murphy, with Bunton, and Peggy and Hubert Connolly. Above: Alfie Schloss, Susan Berkowitz, Sharon Reidy and Dina Nejman
Having a great time - from left, Monica Amy, Kassie Bajada, Eileen Cardoza, Jose Cardoza and Mona Cushnie-Walker.
Some more happy party-goers at Aqua Terra.
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RiverArts Festival is a big hit by the Haverstraw waterfront Haverstraw is fast becoming the place for artists and sculptors to display their creations along the majestic Hudson River. The Annual Haverstraw RiverArts & Music Festivals brought thousands of people to the village of Haverstraw. The Haverstraw RiverArts & Music Festival seeks to bring the community together through an artistic celebration of the Village of Haverstraw and the river that runs through it. Music by the best Colombian band and others entertained the people throughout the day. The music ranged from Rockabillly to Latin Jazz and a happy audience just loved the beat. Strollers stopped among the many tents and purchased wonderful handmade local crafts and ate deliciously prepared food. The Art was made by sculptors creating original spontaneous works from the river’s yield of found objects.
Above:James Tyler is the sculptor of BRICK EARTH. Right - some of the crowds who enjoyed the waterfront art show. Far right: Rebecca Siracusa and Grgory Moson showcase The Sculptinator
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Above: Richard Vivenzio and Susan Luss with collaborative art piece, Light,Color, Wind & Air. Right: Paloma Heikl displayed her creations.
The children are absorbed in making beautiful tiles which will be displayed in Haverstraw
The Sanchez, Dominguez and Guichardo families enjoy their ice cream
Strollers admire Gary Mower’s woodwork.
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Try these delicious TEN minute meals Above: Baked Eggs. Below: Halibut with Tomatoes and Herbs. Opposite: Peaches and Basil.
Forget 30 minute meals, try10-15 minute meals that are outrageously delicious and very healthy. In my opinion it’s the only way to cook and eat. No more hours slaving over a hot stove (especially in August) just enjoy simple good quality food, prepared in a straight forward way. Nothing fancy but soulfully satisfying. Halibut with Tomatoes and Herbs. This is a wonderful 10 minute supper. Forget a prepared meal in the microwave and make this. As with all these dishes it makes such a difference when you use the best possible ingredients, fresh halibut is a real treat, if it’s not available or just too pricey use cod instead, it’s a great alternative. It’s also a one pot dish making a speedy cleanup which is always welcome. Ingredients: 4 oz unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz can of tomatoes, crushed or chopped ½ glass of dry white wine Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper
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4 halibut steaks (cod would work well too) 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs (homemade are always best, made from stale bread) 4 tablespoons of fresh parsley and basil Zest of a lemon Preheat the oven to 400 F. Melt the butter in an ovenproof pan. Add the garlic and
cook for 2-3 minutes taking care not to burn it. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, add the wine and allow the mixture to bubble a little (about 5 minutes). Add the salt and pepper. Nestle the fish steaks in the tomato mixture and top with the breadcrumbs. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle over the herbs and lemon zest. Serve and enjoy. Peaches and Basil They may sound like an unlikely combination but do give it a try, I think you’ll be surprised at how happily these flavors pare. The secret is to find the best quality peaches possible and some delectably runny honey. Homegrown basil adds to the magic. Best quality peaches Fresh basil Lemon juice Slice the peaches and arrange on a platter. Squeeze some lemon juice over and top with the fresh basil.
Oeufs en Cocotte – Baked Eggs. I once read that a revered Italian cook referred to eggs as “pearls form the henhouse” which I think sum them up perfectly. These baked eggs are a treat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, they’re so quick to prepare not to mention nutritious and delicious. You can get creative with additions such as some finely chopped mushrooms, spinach or kale but keeping it simple with parmesan and a drop of cream make for a splendid meal. Ingredients: 4 oz heavy cream 6 eggs (best quality, from free range happy chickens)
Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs such as parsley, thyme, lemon thyme, chives. Combine the cream, cheese, finely chopped herbs, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into 4 china ramekins leaving a little room at the top for the egg. Break an egg into each one. Place the ramekins in a large gratin dish and pour hot water to come two thirds of the way up the sides. Place in the oven and cook until the eggs are just set. About 10-15 minutes. Eat with plenty of whole wheat toast.
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Personal end of life disaster - an avoidable occurrence?
This past month has seen its fair share of misfortune and heartbreak for me and those close to me. My dear next door neighbor in Tennessee who I’ve written about many times, Miss Jo, passed away with great sadness to all of the community. Additionally, one of our team here at Chestnut lost a parent. We all have our different ways of dealing with loss, as there is no right or wrong way to process this catastrophe of humanity. For me, I’ve always had a problem dealing with the issue that the person gone today was here just yesterday to talk to, and now and forever, the conversations have ceased. They are not there to laugh and cry with, to ask or offer advice, or just to be there when we need them. Suddenly they are gone, and there is just not enough time to prepare…ever. Dignity. Some years ago I visited a loved one in a nursing home, just getting settled. I looked around at the residents - mostly women, perhaps 20% men. What struck me was that all of these people at one time were productive, vibrant members of our society: Moms and Dads, accountants, teachers, salespeople, nurses and the list goes on. People who owned homes, drove cars, vacationed, laughed and danced and partied with the best of them. Is this what it comes down to? Spending your last years in a nursing home sharing a room with a stranger, possessions whittled down to a
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dresser, TV and a drawer full of clothes? I returned to my car and shook, thinking…is this how it ends? A personal end of life disaster? NO: not for me, and I hope, not for you. Life planning for all of us involves getting up in the morning and deciding how today and every day going forward is going to go. From religious beliefs to financial and estate planning, from deciding if you’re going to go to work or to the beach, life planning is just as it sounds: planning for your life. The tricky issue here is the day we are born we don’t know what our last day is to be, so not only planning for your days here on earth are important, it’s equally important to plan for the day we pass on. Contrary to popular belief, sitting down and doing all that “adult stuff” will not bring your life to an end: but considering the ramifications of not doing that “adult stuff” is enough to realize what happens if you don’t do it. Dying without a will constitutes “dying intestate” meaning you died without drafting a will. Your will is your declaration of what you want to happen to your stuff should you die- and
trust me, you will. When, I can’t say- but if you will is a good bet to take. If you don’t have a will, it is now up to the courts to decide a number of issues that could have been avoided if you had spent the time to take care of your legal documents. In New York, if the decedent dies with assets of more than $30,000, an administrator will be appointed by the courts to see to the distribution of your estate. Usually, in order of preference, the appointment will go to the spouse, the children, the grandchildren, the father, mother brother or sister, usually in that order. They then have to go to the courts and be legally appointed, giving the administrator the authority to act on behalf of the estate, or you. Since the decedent died without a Will, ultimately the law governs how the estate is distributed, which may be quite contrary to what you wanted while you were alive. But, since you didn’t take the time to say who you wanted to get what, a stranger in the courts may decide for you. Dying intestate leave a veritable mess behind for those you love and care for. It’s timely, costly, and ultimately may lead to a division in your loved ones and friends. Anyone can apply to the courts for a piece of your pie, and although they may not be meritorious in court, it’s a nightmare for the one who is ultimately named as your administrator, or executor. Do everybody a favor: take the responsibility to make sure your estate is in order before you end up dying intestate: losing you is bad enough, but leaving a mess behind is, well, an absolute mess. As mentioned above, last month I personally lost a dear friend, Jo Schism - my neighbor, friend and a part of my Tennessee family. This article is not based on Jo in any way - I just needed an outlet to say how much she will be missed and loved for and by many people forever, including Elizabeth, Murphy (my dog), myself, and all her family on Willowcrest Place. She will be dearly missed. Thanks for listening… For more information on Neal’s take on Life, Love and Money, just call the office to get his book, “Tales From the Chestnut Tree” at a discounted rate for all our readers. Just call the below number, we’ll hook you up…happy reading! 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, 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
Summer is finally upon us, we are feeling hot and sweaty. It’s the time of year where a big bold red may just not fit the bill or the menu. Summertime is the time to lighten up. You’re eating lighter foods so why not try some lighter wines. Life is too short to drink the same wines. There have been vast improvements in white wine around the world. These days you can get a great white under $12. Grüner-Veltliner from Austria has been around for awhile, but have you tried it? A work horse grape in its country of origin, it has a flavor profile of peach, spice and green apple. Definitely a summer hit and best of all many Grüners come in full liter bottles so you are getting a third more wine over a standard bottle. How about a Riesling? It could be from Germany, Austria, France or our home state NY. The great winemaker Konstantin Frank was convinced that New York’s Finger Lakes region offered the perfect terroir for Riesling and he couldn’t have been more on target. Today, there are many wineries from the Finger Lakes producing high quality, world class Riesling. Many times German Rieslings are overlooked due to the challenge of the labels. Riesling is extremely food friendly. Try maybe a Kabinett for a lighter style. If you don’t want it too sweet stick to Trocken or Halbtrocken for semi-dry. Good news - these wines are usually lower in alcohol. High summer temps + high alcohol wine = high chance of feeling very woozy! What you need during these hot summer days is refreshing, crispy acidity in a chilled bottle. Vinho Verde from Portugal has been around forever, but it fits the bill for a real thirst quencher plus it is fabulous with oysters! These wines are light and zesty with a dash of citrus, made to be drunk young and well chilled. There is always Rosé! This is made in many countries using many different varietals. It is very versatile and is a perfect accompaniment to food in the summer months. Rosés have been embraced by Europeans for decades and they can be fresh and flavorful in a variety of hues ranging from light cherry to pale salmon. These too are food friendly but certainly may be enjoyed sans food. Sangria is always a fun way to celebrate in summer. A light red or a dry crisp white will fit the bill. Throw in some fresh summer fruit - sliced peaches are great. Chill or add a bit of ice. Want frizzante? Add some seltzer to the sangria. Try a Sangria de Cava, sangria in a glass. Spanish sparkling is called Cava and you can easily find many affordable bottles. Marinate fresh fruit first in a Raspberry liqueur then add pieces of it to your glass of Cava. Yum! It’s refreshing and yet dessert in a glass. The best part of Sangria is the freedom to make your own choices and get creative. Whatever you choose to drink, have fun and drink responsibly!
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“There was nowhere to go but everywhere...” Those are Jack Kerouac’s words from “On The Road” Famous for his 1957 novel about a youthful, oh, reckless adventure, much of it autobiographical, he did strike a nerve in the hearts of those of us who love the idea of heading for the hills. Though the story didn’t do much for me, his words do. So I agree. I think that traveling is healthy. Why? We forget that after looking at the box called TV, with all the horrendous news, done up in alarming, attention getting Kodo drumming so you’ll stay tuned, that those news items do not necessarily reflect all that goes on. In fact they are really a concentration of the worst of it. It leads us to believe that every day, everywhere you go, there are bad people, bad weather, bad food, and bad, bad, Leroy Brown. Makes you want to pull the covers over your head and stay inside and listen to Jim Croce. But say it ain’t so, everywhere! It’s not healthy to be that scared every day. Turn it off, and look at a cooking show, which we do when we’re eating, especially. It’s hard to digest when looking at ads for toenail fungus meds anyway. Or just get out and go somewhere for a walk where you haven’t been before. Take a trip, Timothy. Drop out of the rat race, or the same old, same old rut for a while. Great for depression, for fatigue, for giving a break for all the folks you kvetch at about how you’re feeling,( health care professionals excepted; you pay them!). Kerouac: “For why think about that when all the golden lands ahead of you and all kinds of unforseen events wait lurking to surprise you and make you glad you are alive” (Thanks Jack!) Traveling shows us that there is a big interesting country out there, filled with friendly people, and I mean to see it. As a matter of fact, we just did, driving 7000 miles of it, out to the coast and back, seeing items on my bucket list that have been too long unseen, “the road must eventually lead to the whole world”. Why now? According to Jack, “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in your office or mowing your lawn. CLIMB THAT GODDAMN MOUNTAIN!” And so I said to myself, “self, you’ll never be as young as you are right now”, and I said back to me, ‘thanks for nuthin’ Jo”! But I listened carefully to the message, which was, ‘what am I waiting for, a time when I can’t go due to who knows what can or might happen to whom, even me? There are no guarantees we make it to the end of the day, or even to lunch! So off we went, seeing America as only you can see it, driving it, as it’s hard to take a pix of the prairie from your seat in an airplane. I thought we’d be bored, but it was wonderful! It was fun, save for the rainstorms in St. Louis and a couple others. “But that passed and I’ve learned. I got a Storm App for my phone that informs me of impending doom and gloom, and if storms are on the way so I’ll know where to hide under the nearest rock. So, after pulling off the road in the deluge, away we went happily through Indiana, then Oklahoma where the wind comes right behind the rain, but the waving wheat was not waving that day, however we had to sing just the same. All was actually surprisingly green and beautiful there, and the farmers and the cowboys were friends, but no wheat where
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we went Willy. Route 66, beyond Tulsa OK was ok. Though we didn’t really have time for old Rt. 66, the rest stop had old gas bags, I mean pumps and great info from old gas bags who love to talk, 66 “ese”. Nice folks there, who would like to keep you looking at their maps for a few days, but nice folks. We got to see the Grand Canyon, and if you haven’t gone, go. You can’t know from the pictures, it is jaw dropping! After closing my mouth we went on to the coast, Morro bay, on the Pacific, with barking sea lions and oysters in garlic butter, well not the sea lions in garlic butter; they hate garlic. Then to Yosemite National Park, with LARGE Mariposa Grove Sequoias, the wonders of the big glacier carved valley yielding huge rocks like Half Dome and El Capitan, the Merced River running through the whole valley! Wonderful!. Back towards home we enjoyed the scenery and museums of the old west, seeing Cheyenne, a little town really with huge cowboy boot sculptures all over town, a cowgirl store and museum, and a great coffee shop, surprisingly small, like the size of Nyack; friendly people, great scenery, learned a lot. Who knew such things were to be such fun, (the surprises of travel), and the history was just historical, especially hysterical when given by a guy dressed up in cowboy clothes like the old Gabby Hayes, only with teeth. Without realizing it, I had picked out a very similar round trip route that Kerouac had done. “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is so ever on the road”, says Kerouac. Expect the unexpected. THAT is the fun of it! In Iowa, the shop where the American Pickers do their show is in a small town on the Mississippi called LeClaire, which had music speakers at various intervals on the main street with old music playing, ( “Please Mr. Postman”) as you strolled, then had to dance, by the shops. The American Picker Store called Antique Archeology was a spur of the moment stop we’ll never forget. You can learn as you go, but you have to go. When learning from travel, it “promotes brain health and resilience”, because you’re using all your senses to take it all in. You don’t have to be a young thing who cannot leave your mother in order to partake in travel safely either, although young adults who travel abroad are almost twice as likely to complete their college education, which translates to earning 40% more than their peers. But, there are lots of organizations which cater to either seasoned citizens or other groups, such as Elderhostel, now called Road Scholars, because
each trip includes instruction or lectures of some sort, and that makes everyone feel young and groovy and boss and cool and rad and awesome and shut up!, and brilliant. Makes you go out and buy a corvette. Then there is Gutsy Women Travel, if you happen to have the guts, Gert, mostly world travel with itineraries interesting to women. It sells out quickly, but check out their website anyway if that’s your thing Thelma. You become a more interesting person when you get out of your routine, break out of your boundaries, challenge yourself, find your sense of adventure, meet new people, make new contacts and friends, learn, and become self confident. It all makes for a happier you Yoda. It helps those with aches and pains talk about them less, to the relief of friends and family. Wouldn’t you rather hear about someone’s trip, than about their foot operation? Think about it. Find something new to look at and tell them all about it. We were amazed at how surprised we were with each state that had its own unique topography in this land of ours, (California was very yellow where we were, due to the drought, and Oklahoma was green) and how easy it was to get across in really not much time when you’re so busy looking out the window. When arriving at hotels, if getting outside wasn’t an option because of weather for instance, we made use of the pools, tread mills and cycles. In fact, that particular exercise is great; those who bicycle have been found to have improved feelings of well-being, and I can attest to that. I can get cranky when not crankin’ on the bike for too long. Active travel can lower health risks like diabetes, metabolic syndrome (fat tummy, lots of inflammation) high blood pressure and more. But your mental health can improve too. Go now. Don’t wait. The whole trip was one of the best we’ve ever done. I am now planning the next one. If you plan it right, you can have the time of your life, become educated, enjoy the hotels, or your RV, your tent, the back seat of your Jeep. Or, take your bike cross country as one guy I know did, or walk across, as Granny D did at the age of 90, no excuses. You may have one of the most adventurous times of your life, making memories that last well beyond the trip itself. Think back. If you remember what it was like as a kid, to get out of bed, especially when on summer vacation, and look forward to how the day would unfold, what new and exciting adventure you might have today, you were happy; happy is good for your health. And that is what traveling does for you. And, as we know, you’ll never be as young as you are right now. “There was nowhere to go, but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” I leave you with two Kerouac-isms... “Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” “be in love with your life. Every minute of it.” Thanks Jack, I will! www.GoDrJo.com. Appointments: 845-358-2687
Blauvelt Free Library
ADULT /FAMILY PROGRAMS John Singer Sargent: Master of the Portrait | Sunday, August 2 at 2 pm. If you are planning to see the Metropolitan Museum’s current exhibition, SARGENT: PORTRAITS OF ARTISTS AND FRIENDS or would like to become acquainted with this American master, come to this slide talk by Sue Altman, who will introduce you to one of the most talented and skilled portraitists of his or any generation. Please call the library at 845-359-2811 to register. Free. Classic Movie | Tuesday, August 18, 12 pm. Paul Kaufman introduces a free screening of CAROUSEL (1956) 126 min., at noon. This adaptation of the 1945 Rogers and Hammerstein musical, containing one of their best loved scores, concerns the star-crossed romance of a carnival barker and a mill worker. Coffee and tea are provided, and Linda Kaufman brings tasty baked sweets. Tour of the United States Military Academy at West Point | Sunday, August 23. Call the library at 845-359-2811 to see if spots still remain for this guided tour, presented by Friends of the Library in association with St. Catharine’s Parish. Bus leaves the library lot on Western Highway at 8:45 am. Upon arrival at the Academy, enjoy a 2 ½ hour tour that includes the Cadet Chapel, Battle Monument, Trophy Point, Museum and Cemetery. Take a break with a 1 pm champagne brunch at the Thayer Restaurant, included in the $85 program fee, paid by cash or check to “Friends of the Blauvelt Library”. Bus is expected to return to Blauvelt by 4 pm. For information, call Joe at 646-648-0823. Supply age, gender and type of ID you will bring for the manifest required byWest Point. FREE YOUTH PROGRAMS Board Games and Puzzles | Every Monday, from 11 am - 2 pm. Drop in, have fun and learn while you play. Ages 3 to 10, in the Children’s Room. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday from 2 - 3 pm. Join us for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 ½ to 5, in the Children’s Room. Legomania Lego Club | Monday, August 3, 3 - 4 pm. Bring your own Legos, or use ours. Any Lego donations are welcome. Ages 6 + up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Pottery Paint with Kim | Tuesday, August 4, 3:30 pm. Paint a Superhero. Ages 6 to 9. Limit 15. Must register. Call 845-359-2811. Super Craft with Marybeth | Tuesday, August 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. ages 6 to 9. Make a Superhero Sock Puppet. Limit 15. Must register at 845359-2811. Make Dessert with Debbie | Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm. Make a tasty smoothie. Ages
The Guide 10 - 14. Limit 15. Must register. Music Fun with Fran | Thursday, August 6 from 10:30 – 11:15 am. An interactive music class, with puppets, musical instruments, and a parachute!. Ages 1 - 5. Limit 15. Must register at 845-359-2811. Moovie and Poopcorn | Friday, August 7 at 3 pm. Watch ASTROBOY (PG) 94 min. (animated). Robotic Astroboy learns how to be human and use his super powers to save his loved ones. Ages 7 and up. Popcorn, too! Wii U Games | Monday, August 10 from 3 - 4 pm. Ages 7 to 11. Play your friends – show off your mad Wii Skillz! Superhero Spectacular with Carolyn | Tuesday, August 11, 3:30 pm. Learn all about superheroes and make a mask and cape to create your secret identity. Ages 5 to 7. Limit 25. Must register. CheckMates Chess Club | Wednesday, August 12, 3 - 4 pm. Bring your brainpower! We’ll provide the chessboard and pieces. Ages 7 and up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Summer Reading Clubs Closing Party | Thursday, August 13, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. All ages. Get your prize for finishing the program, play bingo and enjoy snacks. Moovie and Poopcorn | Friday, August 14 at 3pm. Watch THE BOOK OF LIFE (PG) 95 min. Manolo journeys into three fabulous worlds to face his fears before choosing his life path. Ages 7 and up. Popcorn, too! Name Art Craft with Juliet | Friday, August 14, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Ages 6 to 9. Create your own initial using yarn. Limit12. Must register T*A*W*K* Teens at Work Klub | Tuesday, August 18, 4 pm. Our Teen Advisory Board meets to help plan programs, order media and earn Community Service hours. Grades 6 through 12. Magic Tree House Book Club | Wednesday, August 19, 4 pm. Make silly slime or putty. Ages 7 and 8. Registration required at 845-359-2811. 5th Annual Talent Show | Thursday, August 20, 6:30 pm. Dazzle us with your talent! Prizes for top 3 contestants. Ages 8 – 14. Limit 12 acts. T-Shirt Revamp with Kathryn | Monday, August 24, 4 – 5 pm. A real fashion designer helps you repurpose a dark T or sweatshirt that you bring. Ages 9 - 14. Limit 15. Register at 845 359-2811. Silly Slime Craft with Juliet | Friday, August 28, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Ages 6 to 9. Make some silly slime or putty. Limit12. Must register.
Finkelstein Memorial Library
Knitting & Crocheting Circle continues in August at the Finkelstein Library. If you like to knit or crochet with others, then the Knitting & Crocheting Circle is for you. This month the group will meet on TUESDAYS, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, and 8/25 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission at the Finkelstein Library. August 5, 19, 2015 - 1:30 PM. Intro to Taekwondo for Men – free class at the Finkelstein Library. August 6, 2015 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Registration is required. Please call the reference desk on the second floor or call 845-352-5700 ext. 244. Master Raymond Portante of East Coast Martial Arts, 6th Dan black belt, demonstrates this traditional Korean martial art. Learn the proper technique for beginning punching and kicking, at the same time improving balance, coordination and self-confidence. Loose clothing advised. Check with your health care professional before starting any exercise regimen. Adults only. Memories of You – outdoor concert – free admission at the Finkelstein Library. A seven person band will be performing a selection of music representing the beginning of Rock and Roll in the 50’s and 60’s. It will feature popular hits by famous groups of the era, Dion and the Belmonts, Johnny Maestro and the Crests, The Heartbeats, Earl Lewis and the Channels, The Drifters, The Chantels, The Five Satins, Jay and the Americans, The Harptones, The Teenagers, and more. The concert will be held on the library grounds. Seating will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Fielding Room. On SUNDAY, August 16 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Piano Concert - Chopin meets Beethoven – free admission at the Finkelstein Library. Chopin and Beethoven, so different and yet so similar. While they weren’t contemporaries, (Beethoven died when Chopin was barely 17), Chopin admitted that his best compositions were influenced by Beethoven’s genius. Pianist Ola Sergatchov (Shulamis Yeger) explores what might have happened had these two great composers actually met. You are invited to hear the story, and listen to famous compositions of Chopin and Beethoven. On SUNDAY, August 30 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
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New City Library
Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM - OVERDRIVE EBOOKS FOR THE NOOK. Learn to download e-books to your Nook. Registration is required for this event. Call (845)634-4997 ext. 139. Registration begins July 28th. Wednesday, August 5 at 2:00 PM - ZIEGFELD GIRLS. From 1907 to 1931, the Ziegfeld Follies glorified the American girl and made her a symbol of the modern independent woman. Marty Schneit will talk about this phenomenon as well as the individuals and songs that played a major role in its establishment. Saturday, August 8 at 2:00 PM - OUTDOOR CONCERT – BANJO RASCALS. Enjoy a variety of distinctive toe-tapping music that ranges from 1890’s ragtime to 1970’s rock-n-roll. Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 PM - ARTWORKS: KLIMT. An Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, Klimt is noted for his paintings, murals, sketches and other objets d’art. Examine the man and his work with art historian Suzanne Altman. Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 PM - MANHATTAN BRIDGES. Author and photographer Kevin Woyce returns with original photographs and historic images of the island’s iconic bridges. Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM. SOCIAL SECURITY. Main Street Asset Management helps you understand your options and considerations. Find out when is the best time to start receiving your benefits. Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 PM - COFFEE HOUSE Share your talent with the community during this open mic event! Sing, read poetry, perform magic – the choice is yours. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. Register for a five minute slot starting July 13. Call (845)6344997 ext. 139. Congers Resident, Jane Aguilar Murphy, will be displaying her Wildlife/Nature Photographs during the month of August at the New City Library located at 220 North Main Street, New City, New York. The phone number is 845 – 634- 4997. The hours are Monday – Thursday 9am – 9pm, Friday 11am – 6pm, Saturday 11 am – 4pm and Sunday the library is closed. My work will be in the display cabinets along the wall by the meeting room.
Nyack Library
Adult Events Wednesday, August 5, 7:00 pm - SPECIAL FILM SCREENING-The Nyack Library and Rivertown Films present: THE HUNTING GROUND. The Hunting Ground is a documentary film
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about the growing prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses in this country. It exposes institutional cover-ups and the devastating toll this crime takes on students and their families. A suggested donation of $10 adults, $5 w/student ID will be collected at the door. Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm - Couponing 101 with Tracie McLee. Learn the tricks of massive savings by becoming a couponer. Ms. McLee will take you through the basics of collect-ing, collating, and storing your coupons to get you the best deals around town. Please Register Monday, August 10, 7:00 pm - Quilting for Beginners Monday. Nyack’s own Crafty Carolyn Travers returns to Nyack to teach adults how to begin to quilt. Basic stitches will be taught and you will go home with a quilted sample you can then turn into a pillow or decoration. Please Register Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 pm - Holistic Health Series Essential Oils (and YOU!). This workshop is an introduction to the fascinating world of Essential Oils. These oils are fast becoming a popular alternative for promoting healing and maintaining well being without uncom-fortable side effects. We will discuss some of the basic properties of Essential Oils & what makes them so powerful. Please Register Thursday, August 20, 6:30 pm - Create a Personal Essential Oil Diffuser. We will use terracotta clay, which is po-rous and holds the oil for a long time. Add some decorative beads and a pretty leather cord and you have a beautiful aroma-therapy pendant to wear! Please Register Teen Events Thursday August 6 4:00 pm - Scratch Programming. Learn how to create your very own video game. For more info & to register, call the Teen Librarian Dennis Sullivan @ 845.358.3370 ext: 236. Thursday August 13, 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the Community Meeting Room. Summer Reading Closing Program. Games, Prizes and Food all leading up to the final raffle for the ultimate grand prize – two 3-day passes to New York Comic Con - Oct. 8-11. What?? For a chance to win, you MUST be registered for the Summer Reading Program and have reached the 25 points required for entry into the program. Children’s Events Please note children must be registered in our Summer Reading Program to participate. Please contact us at Extension 228 for more information or to register for these Special Events. Tuesday, August 4 at 5:00 pm - (for kids in Grades 2 - 5 plus older if space allows). PUPPY/TRAINER VISIT - GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND. Learn about how puppies are chosen,
the characteristics that are looked for and the training involved in becoming a Guiding Eye dog—a SUPER DOG! August 18, 19 & 20 4:30—6:30 pm - SUMMER THEATER ARTS (for kids in Grades 2—5). Make books and your summer spirit come alive in this theater arts series with Victoria Oltarsh. Community Events Wednesdays August 12 & 19 (5:45-8:45pm) - Defensive Driving 2-Part Course for Insurance and Point Reduction. Pre-Registration for this program is required. Call Ian Prastien at (201) 522-5892 to register. A $23.00 fee is required EXHIBITS IN AUGUST David Croll- Central Staircase Gallery. Catherine Gelchinsky- Klay Gallery Exhibit Case, Circulation & Blue Galleries
Orangeburg Library
Friday, August 7. “All About Elvis” first and foremost is not an Elvis impersonator show, but rather an electrifying musical review and a documentary film that pays homage to both the musical legacy and the generosity of Elvis Aron Presley. The “All About Elvis” show takes the audience on a musical journey starting from the beginning of his career, focusing on Elvis’s revolutionary Sun Sessions songs from 1954-55, through to his RCA recordings from 1956 into the early 1960’s. Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step on Elvis-style acoustic guitar and lead vocals. The show also includes Fowler’s spot-on historical facts and anecdotal quips by and about Elvis, plus inspirational quotes by members of The Beatles and Stones, Bob Dylan, Little Richard, Sam Cook and the legendary Dick Clark. The movie is followed by a Q&A session with Rex who is a veritable fountain of fun and interesting facts about this period of Elvis’s career. This is a not to be missed show that young and old alike can really enjoy.To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, ext. 10. 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Palisades Free Library
Adult Programs Escape the Ordinary – Adult Summer Reading Program (June 29 – August 14). There’s still time to join in on the fun! Submit reviews in the library or online for a chance to win prizes at the end of the summer. Share your review with friends and neighbors by having it posted to the Palisades Free Library Blog! The more reviews you write, the more chances you have to win!!! For more information, please visit the library’s website: www.palisadeslibrary.org. Open to all, no registration required. Adult Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party – Wednesday, August 19 at 7:00pm. Open to all
participants in the adult summer reading program. Join us for prize drawings, refreshments, and for an opportunity to talk about what you’ve read! No participant will go home empty-handed! Please register in the library, by phone, or online. Open Mah Jongg Play – Tuesdays at 11:00am. Join us for a game of Mah Jongg! The Mah Jongg group will meet every Tuesday through the end of August. All advanced beginners welcome. No instruction is provided and we recommend that you bring your own Mah Jongg set and card. Join the fun and make new friends! Children’s Programs Tall Tale Time – Monday, August 3 at 7:00pm. What’s a tall tale? Find out about Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill and others. Create a tall tale craft. Ages 5+. Comic Book Superhero Creations – Tuesday, August 4 at 4:30pm. Design your own superhero comics and make them star in comics that you create. Ages 8 and up. Video Game Night at Tappan Library – Friday, August 7 at 5:00pm. Open to all S O-Towners! Put your gaming skills to the test on a big screen with a loud sound system. Refreshments will be served. Grades 4 and up. Child must have someone over the age of 16 in the building for the duration of the program. LOCATION: Tappan Library, 93 Main Street, Tappan, NY.
Piermont Library
For the month of August, the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library is pleased to present remarkable images of Piermont, Rockland County and beyond through the eyes of a young photographer. Justin D. Lee is a Sony World Photography Awards commended artist and a honors student at South Orangetown Middle School. His photograph Boats at the Pier earned critical acclaim and was digitally featured at Somerset House, London as part of the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. Justin began taking photographs when he wasn’t satisfied with the image selection Apple offers for iPhone wallpaper. He enjoys capturing landscapes and turning his ordinary surroundings into something more interesting. His images are said to grab the viewer and evoke emotion. Born in Piermont, the natural scenes of his hometown are a favorite subject.
Pearl River Library
Teen Tech Tutors to the Rescue - Fridays August 7th, 11-1. If you’ve got a smartphone that’s outsmarting you, or any other device that’s dumbfounding you, our teen tech tutors can fix that. Come to the library to get smart
about your tech. Thursday, August 13 7:30pm - Summer Band Concert. The Rockland County Concert Band led by Mr. Larry Zaidan will entertain you with songs from summers past in their annual summer concert. Friday Film Series Continues, in August, 2pm: August 7 The Great Caruso (1951) Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth; August 14 Adams Rib (1949) Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn; August 21 Hurricane (1937) Jon Hall, Dorothy Lamour, and Raymond Massey. August 28 The Green Mile (1999) Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks. Popcorn will be served. Come early for a good seat. In our Gallery in August - Multi-Media Artist Steve Reid. Painting, design, sculpture, graphics: it’s all there in the works of this unique artist. August World War II - Marking the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII, our August display will feature photographs, periodicals, objects and nonfiction and fiction works on the subject. Teen Summer Writing Workshop - Grades 8-12. This workshop is a supportive place where you will meet other teen writers and, together, set your creative ideas in motion. The workshop is led by librarian John Aiello, who has published fiction, nonfiction and poetry, and holds an MFA in Fiction Writing. Dates TBA. Ongoing registration at the Adult Reference Desk or call 845-735-4084, x115 for details. Teen and Tween Arts Club - August 3: iPad/ Kindle Sleeve. Make a protective sleeve for your device from a bubble wrap envelope and colorful duct tape. Ongoing registration at the Adult Reference Desk or call 845-735-4084, x115 for details.
Rose Memorial Library
Art on Display August -September. Anderson Albano will display his realistic and conceptual art. He has displayed his work at in Manhattan and has taught painting and Art History. Zumba! Monday, August 3rd at 7:30. Shake off those calories! Get your heart pumping! Have some fun! Join certified Zumba teacher, Lindsay Gregorio in this FREE, exciting class! Let us know that you’ll attend. 845-786-2100 ext. 13 VILLAINS – Fan of Fiction Roundtable, Thursday, August 6th at 4:00. What makes a villain a VILLAIN? Which story characters are your favorite villains and what makes a great villain? What makes an awful villain? Let’s meet to hash this out. For grades 6-12th. Strolln’ - Walking as Exercise, EVERY Friday in August at 1:00 pm. Let’s take a walk! We’ll meet at the library, and then walk down to the 61 East Main St. property for a nice stroll. If we
feel up to it, we can continue around the block and back to the library for water and snacks. Teen Movie Night, Friday, August 3rd at 4:30. Movie TBA. Please check out website calendar for details. For ages 12-18. 845-786-2100 ext. 13 Rise of the Superheroes!, Monday – Friday, August 10th -14th at 4:00. We will be watching archived video from the Smithsonian Institute, and comic book industry legend Stan Lee, to explore the history of the comic book and the rise of superheroes. The ancient gods of Egyptian, Greek and Roman myths still exist, but today, they have superpowers, human foibles and secret identities. They come from comic books and graphic novels, and have taken over pop culture on the stage, screen, video games, and animation. Registration is strongly suggested: 845786-2100 ext. 13 For 6th -12th graders. Knitting Circle, Wednesday, August 12th and 26th at 3:00. Bring a project to work on! Crochet, knitting, felting, beading...come on in to the library! Teen Action League Meeting, Wednesday, August 12th at 5:00. Have some pizza and hang out at the library. Do you have volunteer hours that you need to fill? Find out how you can do so at the library. Please let us know that you’ll attend. 845-786-2100 ext. 13. Friends of the Library Meeting, Wednesday, August 12th at 6:00. Would you like to help raise awareness of your fantastic, local library? Come to the Friend’s meeting to find out how. RSVP: 845-786-2100 ext. 13 STEM Book Club, Thursday, August 13th at 4:30. Non-fiction lovers, join this book club! We will be discussing Storm Kings by Lee Sandin. Do you enjoy wild weather? Check out this book! Minecraft Night Friday August 14th from 3:00 – 6:45. Bring your laptop or hand held device to play Minecraft! You will need your own account to play Minecraft, but we will have our Wii set up for anyone to play. For ages 12-19.
Hi-Tor Collection Day, August 17th from 10-6:00 Be a hero and help out our animal shelter! We will be gathering items at the library to take over to Hi-Tor on this day. Call to see what items would be helpful. 845-786-2100 ext. 13 Chalk Hair Decorating, August 18th at 4:00. Using water, pastel chalk and hairspray we can decorate your hair with pretty colors! Come to this workshop to learn how! For ages 12-18. Write Your Story – Marathon! Wednesday, August 19th from 3-6. The summer is almost over, and this is your chance to focus on your story for a 3 hour mega writing session. This is an open writing session, so if you arrive late, that’s okay. If you need to leave early, that’s okay too. This is your time to get it done! For ages 12-19. Third Thurs. Book Club, August 20th at 4:30. We will be discussing the book, Quiet Dell by Jayne Anne
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Phillips. Mobile Making Workshop, August 20th at 6:30. We will be making mobiles (or wind chimes) at this craft meeting. We will be stringing all sorts of objects and attaching them to an embroidery hoop. The library will provide materials and if you have small objects that you no longer want or need, bring them along. Suggestions include: old silver spoons and forks, old earrings, beads, postcards or what have you. Bring objects for yourself, or bring some to share. Registration requires: 845-786-2100 ext. 13 Minecraft Night Friday August 21th from 4:30 – 6:45. Bring your laptop or hand held device to play Minecraft! You will need your own account to play Minecraft, but we will have our Wii set up for anyone to play. For ages 12-19. Book Sale! Saturday, August 22nd from 10-3. At 61 East Main St. we will have a book sale! We have a huge amount of wonderful children’s books, adult hard cover and paperback and books on CD at amazingly low prices. HEROINES! Fan of Fiction Roundtable, Wednesday, August, 26th at 4:00. The issue of women in comic and movies is hot topic these days! Why are there so many great heroines in books, but not in comics and movies - or am I wrong about that? Bring your thoughts and opinions with you to this great discussion. For 6th -12th graders. Small Book MAKE! World of Fandom, Thursday, August 27th at 4:00. What is your favorite book? Would you like to make a TINY replica of that book? They can be made into necklaces or bracelets, given as gifts or just a secret thing you keep for yourself. Registration is required: 845-786-2100 ext. 13 For ages 12-19. Summer Reading FINALE!, Friday, August 28th from 4-7. Who will be the top three readers of the summer? Come to this event to find out! We will then make colorful magnets with comic books and eat snacks! Please let us know that you’ll attend: 845-786-2100 ext. 13
Tappan Library
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 - A Day on the Rocks: A Photographer’s Exploration of the New Jersey Palisades – Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Anthony Taranto has served as Palisades Interstate Park Commission staff photographer since 2002, enabling him to photograph the Palisades during all seasons, at all times of day. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 - Tween/Teen Video Game Night – Friday, August 7 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Put your gaming skills to the test on a big screen with a loud sound system. Refreshments will be served. Entering Grades 4-12 in September, 4th graders must have someone over age 16 in the building for the duration of the program. Space is limited, so please pre-register online at http://www.taplib. org or call 359-3877 for info. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 - Watercolor Painting for the Fun of It Part 1 – Saturday, August 8 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. An informal atmosphere is established where participants learn the basics of
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watercolor painting without pressure to create a masterpiece. This class will meet three consecutive Saturdays: August 8, 15, and 22. There is a $15 fee for supplies for this class. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 - Watercolor Painting for the Fun of It Part 2 – Saturday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. An informal atmosphere is established where participants learn the basics of watercolor painting without pressure to create a masterpiece. This class will meet three consecutive Saturdays: August 8, 15, and 22. There is a $15 fee for supplies for this class. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 - Social Media for Beginners – Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. This class will cover the basics of social media. We’ll look at different applications, what they’re for and how to use them. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 - Book Discussion: Everything I Never Told You – Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Tappan Library. The second meeting of the Beginner’s Luck Bookclub. We’ll discuss Celeste Ng’s Everything I Never Told You. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 - Frozen Sing-Along – Friday, August 21 at 3:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Bring your best singing voice and Let it Go! Feel free to dress up as your favorite character! All ages, 4th graders and younger must have someone over 16 in the building for the duration of the program. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 - DIY Comix – Friday, August 21 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Write and illustrate your own comic strip. Limited to 12 families, no children under 3, please. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 - Watercolor Painting for the Fun of It Part 3 – Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. An informal atmosphere is established where participants learn the basics of watercolor painting without pressure to create a masterpiece. This class will meet three consecutive Saturdays: August 8, 15, and 22. There is a $15 fee for supplies for this class. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 - Manhattan Bridges – Wednesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Today, 20 bridges link the island to the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, and to New Jersey. Author Kevin Woyce will tell the stories of how and why the most famous bridges were built, Space is limited, so please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info.
Valley Cottage Library
In Our Gallery August 1-29. Choices – Paintings by artist Lisa Ryan. No reception. Meditation Series - Inner Peace. Thursdays in July from 10:30am-12pm. Relaxation and meditation benefits our lives. Carole Brill simple techniques which you will also be able to practice at home. This is an ongoing program. Join in at any time. Please register. Nyack School District residents: $5; Out-of-District: $10 Wednesday Matinee Movies at 2pm. August 5 -
Leviathan (FF Russia). . Aug. 12 - American Sniper. Aug. 19 - Ida (FF Poland) . Aug. 26 - Still Alice Basic Zentangle® Workshop - Friday, August 7 from 10:30am – 12pm. Create beautiful drawings using structured patterns with this fun, easy to learn Zentangle® Method and art form. No previous drawing experience necessary. Even if you have never drawn before, come and discover the creative artist within! Please register. Real Photography - Saturday, Aug. 8 from 2-4pm. F-stop, focal length, shutter speed –photography can seem complex and intimidating at first, but we can help! Film or digital, SLR or MILC, join Daniel Smith for an interactive lesson designed to teach you the basics of how cameras work and how that knowledge can be applied to the creative process. Ages 16-Adult. Please register. Librarian-led Daytime Book Discussion - Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 2pm – Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 by Francine Prose. This book explores the genesis of evil, the unforeseen consequences of love and the ultimate unreliability of storytelling itself. The Book and Pub Club - Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries are calling all 21 to 30-somethings! Each month we’ll meet in a different local pub and discuss a book over drinks. (21+ only). Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7pm - Prohibition River, 125 Main St., Nyack Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Set in the days of civilization’s collapse, read this spellbinding story of a Hollywood star and a group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity. Scholar-led Book to Movie Discussion: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7pm. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. A suspenseful, moving, beautifully atmospheric novel of innocence, knowledge and loss. Discussion led by Dr. Vara Neverow. See the Movie on Thurs., July 30 at 6:30pm: Never Let Me Go Book Talk Café - Adult Summer Reading Wrap-up: Aug 24 at 7pm. Join us for refreshments! Share the books you read and really loved this summer. You’ll go home with prizes and a list of book recommendations. We also will have our final drawing of the Adult Summer Reading Club. Our Grand Prize is a Kindle HD7! So make sure you belong to the club and have written reviews in order to win it. Please register.
Other Events
Joyce Kanyuk - “Moments in Watercolor”. At the Piermont Fine Arts Gallery. August 27- September 13. August 27- September 13,2015 Joyce Kanyuk, will present her solo exhibition “Moments in Watercolor” at the Piermont Fine Arts Gallery. Featured in this exhibit are watercolor paintings of her favorite places around the world and Rockland County. Through the use of bright transparent washes of watercolor Joyce transports the viewer to her favorite places. Joyce will be present throughout the exhibit. Gallery Hours: Thursday and Sunday: 1- 6pm. Friday and Saturday: 1- 9pm
Wining and Dining
8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-535-3315. 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. 845624-3070. Big Red Tomato - 9 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-269-3746. Bin 41 - 41 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845)735-4111. 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. 3539100. Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub - 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 358-2801 Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta - 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184. Emmett’s Castle at Blue Hill - 285 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River. 845-735-3504. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Grille Room at Patriot Hills - 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Harbor Hill Bar & Grill - 91 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-3202. Hudson House - 134 Main Street, Nyack. 3531355. American & Continental cuisine. Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Il Fresco - 15 Kings Highway, Orangeburg. 3980200. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Jolie’s - 4 New Valley Road, New City. 845-7096733. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845638-2202.
La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. La Triestina - 75 North Route 9W, Congers. 2689671. Lizzie’s - 486 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845680-8840. Louie’s on the Avenue - 160 E. Central Ave., Pearl River. 735-4344. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. The Manna Cafe - 106 Main Street, Nyack. 3533758. 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. Nyack Sushi - 18 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 3481689. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 3581160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille - 100 Orange ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Olive’s Bar & Restaurant - 118 Main Street, Nyack. O’Malleys Bar and Restaurant - 108 Main St., Nyack. 727-0514. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 3691313. Playhouse Market - 20 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-3575. Russo’s House of Pizza - 2 Veterans Parkway, Pearl River. 845-735-0867. Pizza Express - 19 S. Route 9W, Haverstraw. 429-5400. Pomona Chophouse - 1581 Pacesetter Park, Pomona. 845-362-1670. 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. Ravi Restaurant, 150 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern. 369-7284. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. The River Club - Burd Street on the Hudson River, Nyack. 358-0220. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845354-8900.
Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Sugi 303 Japanese Steakhouse - 97 S. Route 303, Congers. 845-267-2168. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 3583583. Italian. 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. 3533200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm Xaviar’s Restaurant of Piermont - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 359-7007.
Caterers
At Your Service NY Catering - (914) 310-1736. Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Entree Vous - 14 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Pomona. 517-0750. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000 Northern Comfort Catering - 845-445-7332. www.nococatering.com Town & Country Caterers - 845-268-9291.
Cafes/Delis/Bakeries
Corner bakery Cafe - 75 Rte 59 W, Nanuet. 845-627-0200. DD Patisserie, 163 Main Street, Nyack. 3532031. Hartell’s Deli & Grocery – 326 North Broadway, Upper Nyack. 358-1250. Cold cuts, salads. Hudson Valley Cakery - 495 King’s Highway, Valley Cottage. 845-267-CAKE. Luigi O’Grady’s Deli - 102 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-735-9110. Mountainview Deli - Mt. Ivy Shopping Plaza, Pomona. . 354-4253.
Music
West Gate Lounge at the Best Western, 26 Route 59, Nyack. 358-8100. Every Saturday - Sizzling Latin Night. Salsa Dance Lessons - 8 pm - 10;m. Cover charge.
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Shopping & Business Guide Appraisals
GHV Appraisals, Inc. Office: (845) 267 - 0834 / (646) 235 - 0600.
Assisted/Senior Living
The Clubhouse - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 1-800-488-6500. Esplanade at Chestnut Ridge - 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge. 620-0606. Esplanade at Palisades - 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. 359-7870. FountainView - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 845-253-1800, 1-800-488-6500. The Promenade at Blue Hill - 735-6846. Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill - 582 Veterans Memorial Dr., Pearl River. 735-6846.
Attorneys
Valerie J. Crown - 845-708-5900. DeMoya & Associates - 163 South Main Street, New City.845-639-4600. wwwdemoyalaw.com. Terry Faherty - 20 S. Main St., New City. 845 638 6495. Kevin F. Hobbs - 301 N. Main St., Suite 6, New City. 845-634-2752. Gary Lipton, Esq - 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet. 624-0100. Mark S. Paige - 146 Maple Ave., New City. 845 639 0981..
Automobiles & Motorbikes
Castrol Premium Lube - 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845348-7095. Cefola’s Clarkstown Auto Lube - 143 Rte 303, Valley Cottage. 845 268 3138. 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. Letizia Brothers of Rockland - 150 Rte 304, Nanuet. 845 623 0019. Luke’s Auto Body - 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.
Banks
Greg Della Penna - Citizen’s Bank. 914-262-8821. gregory.s.dellapenna@citizensbank.com. Hudson Valley Bank - 254 S. Main Street, New City/ 4 Executive Blvd, Suffern.
Beauty
122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 499-2080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 7277000. Escape Skin Care Salon - 7 West Central Ave-
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nue, Pearl River. 845-920-1520. European Wax Center - 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000. Facewear Makeup Studio - 624-6565. 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. 4298447.
Brides
A Personal Touch - 40 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River. 845.735.4200. Bridal Accents - 87 Maple Avenue, New City. 638-3956.
Bicycles
Piermont Bicycle Connection - 215 Ash St., Piermont. 845 365 0900.
Camps /Day Camps
Circus Arts Summer Camp - Grace Church, 130 First Av, Nyack. 845-348-8740. HFK Family Park - HKCFamilypark.org. Cheryl@ camphkc.org. 845 735 2718. Robin Hill School and Camp - 70 Wesley Chapel Road, Suffern. 845-354-3366. Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp - 30-34 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930.
Cards & Gifts
Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447.
Carpet/Flooring
Carpets Plus Color Tile - 205 Rte. 9W, Congers. 845-267-0800.
Chiropractors
Complete Chiropractic Care & Massage Therapy - Dr. David Klayman. 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 353-2001. Dr. Lynn C. Friedman - 6 Medical Drive, Pomona. 845-786-2022. Dr. Joanne Gjelsten - 150 S Broadway, Nyack. 358-2687. 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 New Life Chiropractic - 132 Park Ave., New City
- 517-0520.
Churches/Synagogues
First Reformed Church - 18 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-5518. Temple Beth Torah - 330 Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-638-0770. www.templebethsholom.info Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County - 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. www. uurocklandny.com
Cleaning
Green Life Maids - 267-8960. Merry Maids - 634-9000.
Clothing
Dusty Rose - 170 South Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-1133. Gena Lisa Lingerie, 17 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4400. Maria Luisa - 77 South Broadway, Nyack. 3534122. Women’s clothing and accessories. Mimi’s Treasures - 38 East Central Ave., Pearl Riover. 845-920-1480. ML Gifts Accessories - 75 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.
Computer
AAccess Net - 98 Maple Avenue, New City. 845 634 6299. EagleTech - 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845735-1381. Geezer Geeks - 727-1176. New Vision Technologies - (845) 353-HELP. www.newVtech.com Nyack Computer - 348-9898. Rockland County Computers - 845-364-6773. www.RocklandCountyComputers.com Tek Defender-914-319-8155.
Conference Centers
Crestview Conference Center - 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-620-7207.
Consignment Stores
Designer Consigner - 302 Route 304, Nanuet. (845) 507-0245. www.designerconsignerny.com
Construction
Alternative Building Concepts - 845-365-5242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448.
Glen Eagle Homes - 914 262 1402. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-735-2245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Just Exteriors Plus - (845) 227-7488. www.justexteriors.com. Peluso Construction - 845-638-6210. www.pelusoinc.com. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz. RWS Building & Remodeling - 845-213-2131, 201-749-1001
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 - 845-9427600.
Dance Studio
Coupe Theatre Studio - 845-623-2808. www.coupedance.com. Powerhouse Dance Center - 71 South Route 9W, Haverstraw. 845-553-9533. Vicki Dance Studio - 61 Maple Avenue, New City. 845 634 2202.
Dentists/Orthodontics
21st Century Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Nyack. 845-512-8434. A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 3591770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland - 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. Cosmetic Dentistry Associates - 1540 Rte 202, Pomona. 364-0400. Kastin & Newman Orthodontics - 6 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845 354-7233. Nyack Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Rte. 9W, Suite 101, Nyack. 845-512-8434. 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 Avenue, Suite 418, West Nyack. 845-358-3305. TLCSmile. com.
Doctors
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 408 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet. 425-0555. www. sportsdocmd.com. Dr. Joshua Chesir - 337 North Main Street, New City. 845-634-7900. 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. 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 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. MD Partners - 845-353-5050. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, New City - 845-499-2017. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Palisades Pulmonary & Medical - 2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 3, West Nyack. (845) 727-7733. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (917) 414-8355. Ramapo Medical Services - 222 Rte 59, Suite 106, Suffern. 357-9400. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 727-1340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 352-0500. Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT - www.855killfat.com.
Electrical Contracting
De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting - 845-942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric - 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845825-1053.
Eyecare
Family Vision & Learning Center - 1 Executive Blvd., Suite 105A, Suffern. 369-3235. 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 one-stop shopping for all your fencing needs.
Financial Advice
Anthony Annunziata - New England Financial, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 135, Tarrytown. (914) Cynthia Branca - 973-966-1580. Ext. 13. Debany Financial Group - 303 South Broadway, Sutie 103, Tarrytown, NY. 914-366-4900, Ext. 101 Chestnut Investment Group - 4 Executive Blvd., Suite 204, Suffern. 369-0016. 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
A & R Alarm Corp - 60 South Main St., New City. 634-9669/425-1100. Bullet Security - 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 6270300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900. DTM Installations - 354-0301. Burglar and fire alarms.
Flowers and Plants
Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse - 520 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring valley. (845) 356-0112. Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 68 Sickletown Road, Pearl River. 845-735-4689.
Food
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market - 26 Indian Rock Shopping Center, Suffern. Rockland Seafood - 110 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-624-3660.
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.
Galleries
Amis Gallery - 79 1/2 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845358-3706.
Graphic Design
Arlene Levine Design - 845-727-1175 www.arlenelevine.com.
Gutters
Gary’s Gutter Service - 1-800-GARY-222 or (845) 268-3700.
Hair and Nails
122 Park Salon - 122 Park Avenue, New City. 845499-2080 Changing Heads - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 845680-6468.
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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. 845-3481500. Euphoria Hair Gallery - 740B West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-353 5556. Fantastic Waves - 6 Old Lake Road, Valley Cottage. (845) 268-6524. Halo Hair & Color Group - 4 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4802. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY. 845-708-5878. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798.
Hearing
Hearing Solutions - 219 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 623-5020. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 500 New Hempstead Road, New City. (845) 406-9993. Pearl River Hearing Center - 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-3277.
Health Care
A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Always Best Care - www.alwaysbestcarelowerhudsonvalley.com or (845) 918-1991. Brentwood Sub-Acute Center - 201-768-6222. Home Aides of Rockland - providing care for the frail, elderly, chronically ill and disabled in Rockland County. 845-634-2024 www.homeaides.org. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care 845-608-7559. AnnRhodes@hotmail.com VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FORVSNW.
Health and Fitness
Advanced Body Personal and Athletic Training Center - 174 Main Street, Nyack. 845-3002776. Body Bank Fitness - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-499-2366. Body Quest - 582 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-6800254. Burn Cycle Studio - 845-499-2366. 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. Curves of Blauvelt - 135 E. Erie Street, Blauvelt. 845-359-6565. Curves of New City - 170 S. Main St., New City. 845-708-0700. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. Elevation Fitness - 69 South Main Street, New City. 639-7772. Elite Chinese Martial Arts - 1633 Rte 202, Pomona. 845 364 9200.
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Fitchick Fitness - Randi@FitchickFitness.com. 914 584 1253. Havenview Pilates and Movement - 38 High Ave., Nyack. 845-535-3129. HGH Centers of America - 20 Squadron Blvd, New City. 536-7758. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. Inspire Pilates & Fitness - 135 Erie St., Suite 5, Blauvelt. 845-848-2380. 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. 845-6236140. Malandra Martial Arts - 14a Lafayette, Suffern. 845-368-0995. Massage Envy Spa - Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack Fitness - 82 South Franklin, Nyack. 3580414. www.nyackfitness.com. Nyack Integrated Health Services - 42 Main St., Suite 203, Nyack. 845-353-3267. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 358-0245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-3581166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. d - 365 Rte 304, Suite 102, Bardonia. 845-624-2182. Power Plus Training - 41 Rte. 59, Nyack. 4805434. Premier Fitness - 430 Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet. 920-0501. R&B Medi Spa and Wellness Center - 175 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-501-7050. Rockland Network Health and Wellness - 119 Main St., Nanuet. 917-400-7546. Sanctuary Yoga Studios - 132 Park Ave., New City. 845-548-1090. Skincerely Med Spa - 510 Route 304, New City. 845-639-7546. Stay Fit Seniors - 285 North Route 303, Congers. 1507 Route 202, Pomona. Congers - 845-268-5122. Pomona - 845 354-7921. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Title Boxing Club - 253 Rt. 59, Nanuet. 845-6713100. Your Journey Yoga Studio - 9 Ingalls St., Nyack. 845-893-9341.
Road, Nanuet. 845-623-5557. Custom Shelving Solutions - 174 Quaspeck Blvd., Valley Cottage. (845)267-8961. Fireplaces By Design - 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062. Lites Plus - 210 Rte. 59, Nanuet. (845) 215 9903. Merry Go Round Home Furnishing - 34 Wayne Avenue, Suffern. (845) 369-3100. Mahwah, NJ., (201) 790-6006. RX Furniture Medic - 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-547-2324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration 845-535-9249.
Home Improvement
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. Interiors by M - 201 927-6344 or 201-575-5199. KAC Studios Inc - 48 Burd Street, Suite 104, Nyack. (845) 535-3390.
Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Fireplaces by Design, 120 Rte 59, Hillburn - 3576062. HNST Mold Inspections - New York - 845 215 9258. New Jersey - 201 733 0091. Minh’s Painting & Contracting - 845-429-7384. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration 845-535-9249.
Home and Furniture
Ceramic Harmony Design - 149A S. Middletown
Home Inspections
Home Inspection Services - (845) 821-4063. www.abetheinspector.com.
Horseback Riding
Nickel-O Farms, 369 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 353-8006.
Hotels
Best Western Nyack On Hudson -2 6 Route 59, Nyack. 845-358-8100 www.bestwestern.com/ nyackonhudson. Candlewood Suites - 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. (845)371-4445. Comfort Inn & Suites - 425 East Route 59, Nanuet, 845-623-6000. www.comfortinn.com/hotel/ NY188. New Crowne Plaza Hotel - 3 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-357-4800.
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. 3594114. Franchino Agency - 383 South Main St., New City. 845 634 2499. Debbie McGuinness, State Farm, 75 Lake Road, Congers. 267-2900. Jeff Napel - GE Financial, LTC. 638-3741. www. ltcpro1.com.
Interior Decorating
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.
Invitations
Expressions Unlimited - 845-398-1605. www. expressionsunlimited.invitations.com.
Jewelry & Accessories
Barry’s Estate Jewelry - 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. Original Designs - 187 S. Main Street, New City. 634-1335. Saundra Messinger - 38 High Avenue, Nyack. 845-512-8862. customerservice@saundramessinger.com. Strawtown Jewelry - 40 South Main Street, New City. 358-4911. The Jewelry Gallery - 32 South Liberty Drive (Rte 9W), Stony Point. 429-2613.
Kitchen/Bathroom Design
Greene & Roth - 298 Route 304, Bardonia. 845623-3863. Nyack Kitchens - 118 Route 59, Nyack. 845-3587878. R&S Cabinets - 66 Water Street, Pearl River. 6209012.
Landscapers/Trees
Cusack Landscaping - (845) 634-1227 or e-mail cusacklandscaping@msn.com Custom Garden Landscaping - 845-735-6165 or 201-391-3806. D&D Tree & Landscaping - www.ddtreelandscape.com. 845-627-2555. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. Mila Landscape & Lawn Service - 845-7299648. ProCut Landscaping - 845-727-8815. Second Nature Lawn Care - 845-735-2331.
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
First Meridian Mortgage - Ann Zeilingold - 1609 Rt. 202, 2nd Floor, Pomona. (845) 354-9700. United Fidelity Mortgage - 53 Burd St., Nyack 638-1404 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 490 Rt. 304, New City. 639-2731.
Moving Companies
Santi Express - 616 Corporate Way, Suite 7, Valley Cottage. 268-1600. Slattery Moving & Storage - 845-727-1800.
Music Lessons
Vocal Focus - Voice lessons. 845-548-9308. www. vocalfocus.com.
Networking
Rockland Business Women’s Network(RBWN) www.rbwn.org
Medical Services
Center for Diagnostic Imaging, MRI at Nyack Hospital - 845 348 3007. Hudson Valley Radiology Assoc. - 16 Squadron
Corner Frame Shop - 40 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 845 727 1240.
Plastic Surgery
Advanced Plastic Surgery Center & Escape Medi Spa - 150 S. Pearl Street, Pearl River. 623 6141. 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
Pet Care
Psychotherapist
Pest Control
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.
Picture Frame Shop
Platzl Brauhaus, 127 Call Hollow Rd., Pomona. www.platzlbrauhaus.com.
Limousine Service
Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness - 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-578-9898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center 365 Route 304, Suite 102, Bardonia. 845-624-2182.
Parties & Special Events
Crystal Clear Coach - Joyce Walker. (845) 268 6473. crystalclearcoach.com. Email: jwcoach@aol. com.
Marathon Limousine - 845-359-2800, 800-9499444
Physical Therapy
Grande Central Showroom - Fine Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware. 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845-573-0080 Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating - 845 353 1748.. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air - 845-942-4700, 845553-9051.
Camp BowWow - 101 Rte. 304, Nanuet. 845 5070068. Canine Country Retreat - 221 Craigville Road, Goshen. 845-615-1093. Fancy Tales Pet Grooming - 124 Rte 304, Bardonia. 845-353-6301 Musbro Kennels - 183 Route 303, Orangeburg. (845) 359-4550. Paw Pals Premier Pet Care - 845-222-0429.
Life Coach
photogoraphy.com.
R. Dana Pest Control - 845-786-5224.
Pharmacy
Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street, Nyack. 3580688.
Photography
Beth Capuano Photography - 845-348-0820 www.bethcapuano.com. Sal Cordaro Photography - 94 Depot Place, Nyack. 845 358 9278. or scphoto@optonline.net. Dan Lungen Photography - 845-667-9084. www. DanLungen.com. A. Roufa MD Photography - 845-727-1175; cell: 845-729-4004. www.roufamd.com Alexandra T. Wren Photography - www.atwren-
Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main St., Nyack. 845-500-8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families /Nyack/ 914-582-6725 Carol McGann, M.S. Ed., Cht. 359-8509. Gayle Skovron, LCSW-R - 914-450-2413.
Real Estate
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. (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. 770-1240. Dylen Comito - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 845875-4043. Lisa Comito - 914-282-7591. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 770-1204. Monique Curtis - Keller Williams - 845-274-1735. Beth Dubas - 845-598-2435. Linda Gass - Weichert Realtors - 914-552-0977 Michel Henry - 845-381-2555. Ewa Front - Cell 845-274-4474. d - 845-786-2785.
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Melvin Goldstein - Coldwell Banker, cell 845-6420903. MelGoldstein.com. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845639-4947. Joanne Finocchio - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 268 S. Main Street, Nanuet. (845) 634-4202, Ext. 123. Lydecker Realty - The Corner of Main and Franklin, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914629-8581. John Lynch - Keller Williams - 845-639-0300. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Sally Mather - 917-359-6410. Susan McMullen - William Raveis Baer McIntosh, 917-733-5609. Robin A. Miller - 845-596-0495. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty 845-216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845-359-0489. 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: 914-2631258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Linda Viglietta - Weichert Realty. 845-222-9965. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845-358-3050.
Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center - 581 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY. 845-351-1122.
Solar Energy
Infinity Solar System - 46 Walter St., Pearl River. 845-200-3706. ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation. 845-708-0800. Revolusun - 38 S. Franklin St., Nyack. 845-358-0800. Sun Blue Energy - 917-386-5050
Specialty Shops
Bob’s Art & Framing - 191 S. Main St., New City. 845-634-6933. Danu Gallery - 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 353-2126. Squash Blossom - 49 Burd Street, Nyack. 353-0550. Authentic American Indian jewelry.
Special Services
Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC)- 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. 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
A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845270-8998. Global Private Investigations - Rockland - (845) 634-1683. Grandview Physicians Billing Service - 845-358 1946. 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. Marilyn Benkler - 845-634-2261. Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. MedWise Insurance Advocacy - 845-238-2532 Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet. Sew What’s New Fabric Center - 263 Main St., Nyack. 845-358-3000. Video Magic Productions - 12 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 845 623 2124.
Security Systems
Special Organizations
Roofing & Siding
Edward Corey Roofing - 845-358-5848. www.edcorey.com. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003.
Schools, Camps & Day Care.
Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845-6230005. Bullet Security - 400 E. Rte 59, Nanuet. 627-0300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900.
Shower Doors & Mirrors
Cooks Glass Work - 15 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt. 845-359-9339. www.cooksglass.com.
Skiing
Mount Peter Ski & Ride - 51 Old Mt. Peter Road, Warwick, NY. 845-986-4940.
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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 Highway,Blauvelt. 359-3400. Together Our Unity Can Heal - 209 Rte 9W North, Congers. 845 268 8023. VCS Inc. - 77 S. Main Street, New City. 634-5729.
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. 3587488. 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: (917) 414-8355.
Travel
Anywhere Travel - 151 South Main St., Suite 106, New City. 845-634-8770. Carber Travel - 4 Round House Road, Piermont. 3595499. Go Away Travel - 353-3447. West Point Tours Trailways - 845-561-2671.
Upholstery
Pirate Boat Covers - 845-369-3606 or 631-7668851.
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 800-3561770. Culligan Water - 634-5030.
Wedding Locations
Colonial Inn - 545 Tappan Road, Norwood, NJ. 201767-1505. Falkirk Estate and Country Club - 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY. 845-928-8060. Highland Country Club - 845-424-3254. highlandcountryclub.net. Paramount Country Club, New City. 845-634-4626. 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. 2680463.
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