Rivertownaugust2016 by Rivertown Magazine

Rivertown FREE

AUGUST 2016

RIVERTOWN AUGUST, 2016

Great summer getaways - and so close to home

EXP: 08-30-16 EXP: 08-30-16 EXP: 08-30-16

services from conception to completion – why would you choose anyone else? Listings - Sales - Commercial – Rentals- Mixed Use -Industrial - Land

Cody VanCampen (845) 558-5864 cody.vancampen@gmail.com

Frank Mancione (914) 953-0494 fmancione@aol.com

Piermont ∙ For Sale $2,350,000

MLS 4618779. 623 Piermont Avenue. Welcome to one of Lydecker Realty’s Gems on the Hudson. This riverfront home

Nyack ∙ For Rent $2,500/mo.

Valley Cottage ∙ For Sale $887,500

boats over 5,500 square feet of living space, ballroom sized living room with French doors leading to an oversized southern style porch. Steps to your private dock. This home can be an entertainer’s delight. Well-appointed gourmet kitchen adjoining oversized dining with panoramic views of the Hudson. Expansive master-suite with his and hers separate full bathrooms with French doors leading to the upper deck. Home features 3 additional bedrooms, private elevator and grand staircase. Whole house generator, 15 zone heating, 5 zone central air, 2 car garage, pavered driveway with elegantly landscaped property.

MLS 4446279. 15 North Broadway. Former law MLS 4618584. 227 Old Mill Road. Look at this fabulous quintessential 1760s Dutch colonial/farmhouse built on an conference area with kitchenette. Rent includes all utilities.

- acre of property situated against Lake DeForrest. Property adjoins large tract of land belonging to the water company with direct access to the lake. Well-appointed in a natural landscape, this home offers ample privacy. This home was expanded on in the 19th

Nyack ∙ For Rent $2,500/mo.

MLS 4625351. 118 High Street. Very well main-

tained apartment located just outside of town. Apartment is on

cottage with fabulous artists’ studio. With tranquility and privacy on an acre of masterfully landscaped property at the edge of

Nyack ∙ For Sale $475,000

MLS 4601987. 91 Front Street. JUST RENOVATED!

private home. Apartment comes with 2 parking spots. two full This Fantastic 2 family duplex totally remodeled from top to bottom. Home boasts 3 bedrooms and1.5 baths on either side - with a playroom on the lower level. This 3 level duplex is perfect for with vaulted ceilings. Walk into the expansive living room with an owner or an investor. Live in one side or rent both spaces out. LED lighting and vaulted ceilings. Located right in Nyack. What Parking for up to 4 cars. more could you ask for!!!

Piermont • For Sale $799,000

MLS 4619459. 55 Upper Ritie. Contemporary Colo-

nial with River views! Backing up to the nature trail which goes north to Nyack, this is a hilltop retreat. Breathtaking views of Hudson River, Tappan Zee Bridge, and mountains beyond from almost every room! Renovated this 1898 built home in 2000. Surrounded by lush landscaping, lawn, and trees. Spacious 2 car garage. Lower level bedroom and bath open out to yard. Master bedroom is a very spacious suite with claw foot tub and separate dining room with 2 sets of double glass doors from kitchen area.

Nyack ∙ For Rent $2,500/mo.

Upper Nyack ∙ For Sale $659,000

MLS 4518267. 518 North Broadway. Classic

MLS 4626712. 615 North Broadway. Unique cottage nestled steps away from Hook Mountain State Park. Un- level. Custom party-sized kitchen with granite counters, vaulted skyparalleled river views from all rooms. Walk up to the park or lights, Bosch & subzero appliances. Master BR with gorgeous new ride your bike into town. Located in legendary Upper Nyack, bath and walk-in shower with sprays. Second BR overlooks fantastic gardens, weeping willows, pond and bluestone patio. Third BR (or

Tappan ∙ Lot For Sale $127,000

MLS 4511580. Sterling Avenue. First time offering potential. Can accommodate approximately a 1500 sq. ft. home.

Contents 22

YOU NEVER KNOW...where you’ll see Rivertown. Our magazine has been all over the world - from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Portugal.

CREATIVE CUISINE - 8 North Broadway Restaurant in Nyack is celebrating their fourth anniversary of serving wonderful local produce.

DREAM HOME - This totally renovated home in Nyack has been totally re-born from top to toe.

THE SOUNDS OF LIFE - Pearl River Hearing can help you hear the world around you.

HISTORIC HOME - You’ll love this vintage home in Nyack with its special feel.

ROOFTOP GENIUS - Find out why Gary’s Gutters has more than 60,000 satisfied customers in our area.

BALANCE PROBLEMS? - The talented team at Hudson Valley Audiology can put you back on your feet.

44 cers.

Page 45

NEW OFFICERS - Pearl River Rotary swears in new offi-

COVER STORY - Looking for a summer escape for the whole family? We’ve got something

Page 26 10

Page 26

Contents for everyone - and these tripa are so close to home.

LOCAL HEROES - The Rockland Business Women’s Network honored prominent local women.

Page 49

THE LAST FAREWELL - Prepaying for a funeral makes a lot of sense, say the experts at Sorce Funeral Home.

RIVERTOWN FEAST - The latest Rivertown Exchange was at the Sparkill Steakhouse. See if you recognize the folks who showed up.

SUCCULENT SHRIMP - Our popular food columnist Mary Callan has a delicious shrimp dinner for you - and it’ oh so easy to prepare.

THE LAST WORDS - Read the unique opinions of our columnists - Neal Deutsch, wine experts Sandi and Bonnie and Dr. Joanne Gjelsten.

Page 58

Page 60 12

Shocking Story: It’s still only August and there are three months to go to the election. So if you’re already bored with all the speaking, here are a few political jokes to cheer you up. Don’t worry. We are not joking about Trump or Hillary. Honest. That wouldn’t be funny. Q: How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? A: Two: one to change it and another one to change it back again A thief stuck a pistol in a man’s ribs and said, “Give me your money.” The gentleman, shocked by the sudden attack, said “You cannot do this, I’m a United States congressman!” The thief said, “In that case, give me my money!” Politicians and diapers have one thing in common: they should both be changed regularly… and for the same reason. A priest went into a Washington, D.C., barbershop, got his hair cut and asked how much he owed. “No charge, Father,” the barber said. “I consider it a service to the Lord.” When the barber arrived at his shop the next morning, he found a dozen small prayer booklets on the stoop along with a thank you note from the priest. A few days later a police officer came in. “How much do I owe you?” the cop asked after his haircut. “No charge, officer,” the barber answered. “I consider it a service to my community.” The next morning the barber found a dozen doughnuts on the stoop along with a thank you note from the police officer. A few days after that, a Senator walked in for a haircut. “How much do I owe you?” he asked afterward. “No

charge,” the barber replied. “I consider it a service to my country.” The next morning when he arrived at the shop, the barber found a dozen Senators waiting on the stoop. Finally here are a few dumb people jokes. Are these dumb blonde jokes? No way. My wife is blonde and very very smart. These are just dumb jokes - insert your favorite dumb person if it makes you happy. Question: If a dumb person and a smart person fell off a building, who would hit the ground first? Answer: The smart person - the dumb person would have to stop for directions! The assistant asked the dumb person if she would like her pizza cut into six pieces or twelve. “Six please” she said, “I could never eat twelve!” A dumb person and a smart person went to the bar after work for a drink, and sat on stools watching the 6 o’clock news. A man was shown threatening to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge, and the dumb person bet the smart person $50 that he wouldn’t jump. Sure enough, he jumped, so the dumb person handed over $50. The smart person said: “I can’t take this, you’re my friend.” But the dumb person insisted saying: “No. A bet’s a bet.” Then the smart person said: “Listen, I have to tell you that I saw this on the 5 o’clock news, so I can’t take your money.” The dumb person replied: “Well, so did I, but I didn’t think he would jump again!”

Phil Bunton

Middle-income estate planning Too often, middle-income individuals fail to seek the advice regarding estate planning because they’ve been taken in by two common myths: Myth No. 1: Only the very wealthy have assets significant enough to really benefit from the services of an estate planning professional. Myth No. 2: Since estates valued as less than $5.5 million are generally not taxed, only the very, very, very wealthy need to worry about federal estate tax risk, so there’s no reason for middle-income people to consult with an estate planning professional. These are myths. There are dozens of practical tips and creative strategies that can be used by middle-income taxpayers to avoid common problems and meet goals and needs. I’ve picked five of those tips to share with you.. Some are simple suggestions. Others are more technical strategies. While the impacts may not always be as dramatic as in a highwealth scenario, they can still be significant — and all the more important because they help make the most of limited resources. Tip No. 1: Be sure that residential real estate survivorship rights have been appropriately addressed. Generally speaking, with married taxpayers, primary residences are owned jointly and pass by law to the surviving spouse or by terms set forth in the deed to the property. However, there are cases in which, for asset-protection purposes, or other reasons, property may be titled in the name of one spouse alone so that the family home is not at risk. Consider the situation of a doctor who buys a house early in her career and deeds it to her husband to protect it from liability. As the years pass, the fact that the deed is in one name can easily be forgotten. Now assume the husband pre-deceases his doctor wife, leaving her with no clear claim to the home in which she lives. This could end with the property being distributed as a part of the residue

of the estate. For this reason, it’s a good idea to double check that the will includes language that protects residential real estate survivorship rights. A few minutes of due diligence could avoid significant stress and upheaval. Tip No. 2: Double check that your critical documents are in an easy-to-find location, most notably your advance directive. The typical estate documents of a middle-income individual consist of the will, financial durable power of attorney, and an advance directive (health care power of attorney and living will). The advance directive contains what is usually a separately-drafted health care power of attorney naming an agent called upon to make decisions in the event of incapacity. The agent is also instructed about what should or should not be done in specific medical contingencies. These instructions are known as the living will. The living will along with the health care power of attorney constitute the advance directive. The originals are often kept by the drafting attorney or by the document owner. Many individuals maintain safe deposit boxes to safeguard these documents. The problem arises when the advance directive must be presented to a medical professional on the weekend or a holiday when the bank or attorney’s office is closed. Be sure to keep the original advance directive at home in an easyto-find location. Tip No. 3: Have your CPA or other tax planning professional take a close look at plans to gift property, and ensure that you are taking full advantage of death basis. When property is acquired from a decedent, the beneficiary’s basis (cost) is equal to the fair market value of the asset on the date of death. Fair market value is either the value of the property on the date of death or the alternate valuation date (six months after death or date of disposition of the property, if earlier) if an election is made by the personal representative to use it. This rule effectively eliminates the tax on all potential gains accrued to the date of death. A beneficiary may obtain a significant income tax advantage. In contrast, if property is ac-

quired by gift, the basis of the gift recipient is the same as the basis of the donor or last preceding owner. If the basis is greater than the fair market value of the property at the time of gift, then the new basis will be the fair market value. Individuals are often not aware of this rule when seeking to transfer property to a family member. An outright gift will frequently and unknowingly saddle the recipient with the basis of the donor. Upon the recipient’s later disposition of the property, tax will be due on the full appreciation of the property. Accordingly, the better outcome for tax-savings purposes usually results when the property is inherited by the intended recipient, thus ensuring stepped-up fair market basis against a later disposition. Tip No. 4: Make the most of tax-free gifts of tuition and medical care. Generally, individuals can make up to $14,000 worth of present-interest gifts to any number of persons each year without incurring tax. However, a payment made on behalf of an individual, as tuition to an educational organization for education or training or to a provider of medical care, is a qualified transfer and is completely excluded from taxation. This exclusion is not limited in amount and applies independently of the annual $14,000 exclusion. The payments must be made directly to the provider of services to qualify for the exemption. Payments made directly to an individual as reimbursement for educational or medical expenses incurred are taxable gifts unless the gifts are eligible for the annual exclusion. Medical expenses do not qualify if they are reimbursed by insurance, and the exclusion for tuition applies to both full-time and parttime students. Tip No. 5: Individuals with multiple or blended family obligations should understand the pros and cons of QTIP trusts. A QTIP trust enables a decedent to provide for a surviving spouse while controlling the disposition of the trust’s assets upon the death of the survivor. Income, and even principal, is available to the surviving spouse during his or her lifetime. The QTIP trust can often make a great deal of sense for individuals with children from prior marriages, since the trust allows the client to attend to the needs of a current spouse while still ensuring that designated assets pass on to their children from a previous marriage. If you have children from more than one marriage, it makes sense to tactfully consider your intentions and be c aware of the QTIP trust option. 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 845-3581929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com.

643 MAIN STREET • SPARKILL, NY 10976 TEL. (845) 359-4114 • FAX ( 845)359-4684 www.bauercrowley.com 19

Helen Hayes Hospital and the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation, along with the Town of Haverstraw, are teaming up to present the 2016 Helen Hayes Hospital Classic Race on Sunday, October 16th at Bowline Point Park. The inspirational annual event will bring together runners, handcyclists, wheelchair racers, and other athletes of all abilities to raise community awareness and to benefit the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. This year marks the first since the Classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1983 inception that the race will be held completely off hospital grounds, allowing for the expansion of the race to include a 5k, 10k, and Fun Run, as well as a family fun day. Top finisher awards will be presented to racers in a number of categories, including male and female runners, handcyclists, and wheelchair racers. For the third year, the Niles M. Davies Jr. Kids Cup will also be awarded to the Fun Run winner in honor of one of the Classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staunchest supporters, the late Niles M. Davies, Jr. Family fun day activities will include pumpkin painting, costumed character meet and greets, games, refreshments, prize/raffle opportunities and more. Entrance to the family fun day may be purchased separately or in conjunction with race registration for $10. All proceeds from the event will

Run to help Helen Hayes Hospital continue its wonderful work benefit the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. The Foundation supports an array of patient programs, services and research at the physical rehabilitation hospital. For race registration details, including fees, the race day schedule and

registration deadlines, visit http:// helenhayeshospital.org/hhh-2016-classic-race/ or call the HHH Public Relations Department at 845-786-4225. Online registration is available.

Find out how YOU can get a story about your business in Rivertown Call 845-3532935 21

Michael Prendergast and Marcia Napach were at the beautiful Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda..

You never know where

Realtor Isabel Tamazian visited the Cathedral Echmiadzin in Armenia

Above: Having fun at a painting class at the Clarkstown Senior Center in New City... Dotty Small, Ruby Franzese, Pat Jackson, Pat Ryan, Alice Seidel, Liz Bowler, Pat & Hank Dudek, Mary Nedelka

you’ll see Rivertown

Tony and Debbie Falsetti of Congers visiting Tel Aviv Israel for their son Michael’s wedding took a trip to the Holy Land in Jerusalem. View from Mount Scopus.

John and Ellen Simpson of Upper Nyack celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary with family at 8 North Broadway Restaurant.

Several of the members of the Tappan Senior Citizens Club enjoying boat ride on Lake Hopatcong, NJ followed by a Hawaiian luau. Front Row: Rita and Nick Suriani, Marion Chimenti, Anne Marie Flynn. Second Row: Carol and Mike Racca, John Flynn, Bob Chimenti (not shown-Photographer). Rear: Mary Moss(back showing), Boat Captain, Josef Boeni, Marion O’Conner, Betty Powers

Ting and Terry Teodoro with their friends taken in front of the Fatima Shrine in Portugal on May 15,

Rocklanders Roseanne Frascello, Tese Sirakovsky, Eileen Shine & Carol Krison enjoying a girls getaway in beautiful Narragansett, Rhode Island. Never leave home without Rivertown!!

Nanuet II Seniors went to Bermuda - from left, Dottie Small, Joan Cupo, Joan Williams, Eileeen Holahan, Janice Shapiro.

Dr. Robert Gregory, wife Lucille, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their five great grandchildren who made the sign for them.

Payal Sahni is a senior physical therapist at Helen Hayes Hospital, where this photo was taken. All her clients love her good work.

Lorraine Brady of New City, enjoying the Falls with her daughters Geralynn Lynn of Orangeburg, and Marybeth Christiansen of Fairport, NY.

Michael Burkert, Nancy Brennan Suzette Loverchio,Sandy Loverchio and Sandy Bu rkert were at Pops Sunset Grill in Nokomis Fl

Marilyn Timberger of Piermont and her grandson Claudio at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Dr. Richard Handelsman and his wife Peggy were at the Leaning Tower of Pisa - in case you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already guess.

â&#x20AC;˘ To get YOUR photo on these pages - with Rivertown, of course - email to rivertown2000@gmail.com. We prefer to get photos with an interesting backdrop 25

8 North Broadway celebrates 4th anniversary and it keeps getting better Story: Tom Riley Constantine Kalandranis, the owner of 8 North Broadway, a Mediterranean restaurant nestled in the Hudson River Village of Nyack said, “I would like to thank the people of Nyack for opening their arms to me 4 years ago. “They appreciated the sensuous meals made from scratch with fresh, locally grown ingredients. We were among the first restaurants in the area using locally grown vegetables and fruits on a daily basis here in the Hudson Valley. “Now we want to give back to our friends in the neighborhood. I would to like to introduce Hichem Habbas, our Executive Chef. “Hichem is the driving force and creative Executive Chef of 8 North Broadway that is bringing in more lovers of healthy cuisine with dynamic, North African fresh flavors into our restaurant. “Noemy Ramos is our General Manager and the face of 8 North Broadway. Her innovative Undercover Happy Hour from

Noemy Ramos, General Manager and Hichem Habbas, the Executive Chef at 8 North Broadway in Nyack.

Left: Owner Constantine Kalandranis. Above: A view of his beautiful restaurant. 5-6:30pm is wildly popular as our friends in the neighborhood have discovered. “From Monday to Thursday and Sunday our Happy Hour will give you discounted drinks, specialty drinks and free finger food. That’s right, folks, you heard it; free finger food! “Our chef Hichem hails from Algiers and he prepares Stuffed Olives, Anchovies, Oysters and Halloumi to rave reviews. We are so excited to be here four years later, improving everyday so that your experi-

Some of the delicious food - and drink - you’ll find at 8 North Broadway. Photos: Julie Stapen

ence at 8 North Broadway is a memorable feast. “While Noemy is taking care of our guests, Hichem and the bartender are working together to create specialty drinks especially when seasonal fruit and produce is so vibrant. Hichem and the bartender produce syrup and juices that we use in the drinks.” This 65-seat restaurant with its famous copper bar has a changing daily menu inspired by locally sourced seafood, freerange beef, hormone-free lamb and poultry, organic produce and other provisions. The seasonal restaurant reflects the freshest ingredients from the Hudson Val-

8 North Broadway ley. Constantine added: “We have weekly specials. Monday is Martini Night. Then we have Why Not Tuesday where wine is half price. Wednesday is Dollar Oyster Night, Thursday is our 3 Course Pre-Fixe Dinner with ingredients from the Nyack Farmer’s Market. For $45 you get an Appetizer, the Main Course and Dessert. “Sunday is for Sunday Brunch, a very popular time to be with family. Rich Mitchell is our mixologist and the corporate Food & Beverage Director. We are so excited about the new changes that are occurring.” General Manager Noemy Ramos said: “We are family here and we work together to make 8 North Broadway the friendliest neighborhood restaurant & bar in town. “Stop by anytime for a drink and free finger food during our Happy Hour and you will soon be a regular at the Copper Bar.” Gregg Vigliotti of The New York Times had this to say about 8 North Broadway. “It’s the Summer Tomato Salad that may have delivered the most succinct summation of the considerable appeal of the restaurant 8 North Broadway in Nyack. The perfectly ripe tomatoes from Stokes Farm in New Jersey, ruby red and light orange, were showcased in a graceful bowl and enhanced by creamy cubes of Roussas feta and cucumber that, like the tomatoes, tasted as if had been picked when the appetizer order was placed. “ But then, the house-made feta-filled ravioli (Arahova is the feature cheese) with chanterelle mushrooms and a sauce of brown butter was also impressive. Constantine Kalandranis is clearly committed to local and seasonal ingredients and the first rate gelato is made by Turiello’s, the popular pizza place just down the corner. A spirit of generosity is another of the restaurant’s enduring traits. The portions are substantial.” Come to 8 North Broadway. Call 845353-1200 for a reservation or just stop by and introduce yourself to Noemy and Hichem. They will introduce you to a cuisine that will keep you coming back.

General manager Noemy Ramos.

Realtor Michel Henry lists a village gem in Nyack

Story: Tom Riley Houses don’t last long on the market when Michel Henry, a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh lists them. One of his current offerings is at 203 Depew Avenue, in Nyack. It was renovated by Pierre Chaubard, who at the age of 18 left his hometown of Nice, France to visit America. He was so entranced by the friendliness of Americans and the opportunity to realize your dreams, that upon his return to France he studied hard, got his Masters Degree at 21 and became the youngest dental tech in the country. He told us: “France is a socialist country and my mother who was a principal in a school only received 10% more than teachers under her. I wanted more and knew there was great opportunity in New York City. “For the last 41 years I’ve been a dental ceramist and build and renovate homes as a hobby. I like to find the worst house in town, inquire about it, try to buy it and make it the nicest house on the block. “This house on Depew Avenue is an example of the work I do. Detail and custom touches that stand out are the hallmark of my homes. That house that nobody wanted becomes the home that everybody wants. “ You see when you gut a house, it is still the same price to fix it. Most people go for vinyl siding, I like wood, vinyl fades away. I love to recycle, repurpose and refurbish wood and I’m always looking for white planks from the ceiling and old wood. “What differentiates me from all the remodelers is my attention to detail. As a

dental ceramist I deal in exactness, in my business six microns can make a big difference. Things must come together seamlessly and I can’t abide shoddy work.” Realtor Michel added: “This beautifully renovated “Village Gem” is one of the most desirable buys in Nyack. It is well appointed and very tastefully designed, with modern inspiration. “It has an open floor plan, four bedrooms, two full baths and a finished full walk-out basement. You can relax on your spacious front porch and fenced yard. “The home features gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertops and central air conditioning. It’s like purchasing a new

vintage charm Cape Cod/Colonial. “It was beautifully redone to the original charm of the existing house with a large covered porch and back yard. The porch has built in LED Lights just above it to celebrate any occasion with 68 different colors at your control. It is close to shops, restaurants, recreation and transportation. Manhattan is only 25 minutes away. The home is listed for $429,000. “Pierre and I hit it off immediately. I’m French Canadian and he’s from the south of France.” This 1,260 square foot home with four bedrooms and two baths recently underwent a price change that is sure to draw

young families from Brooklyn and Manhattan to Nyack. “There is always something happening every weekend in Nyack whether it be a car show, street festival, farmers market, or Halloween parade. “Young people are attracted to the great restaurants, boutique shops, antique stores,

great cuisine, and night life. The magnificent Hudson River draws boaters, fishermen, hikers, kayakers and bird watchers.” Camila R. was so grateful she found Michel as a real estate agent, she said, “Michel is the most caring, professional, productive, reliable agent I have ever worked

with. He loves what he does, he listens and understand and welcomes you with a great smile and a good heart. “He found the perfect home for my family and all the while staying within budget. I think he is the best real estate agent in Nyack.” You can visit Michel Henry in his office at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack and he’ll be glad to give you a tour of 203 DePew Avenue. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh gives you local and global exposure plus 4 offices in the Hudson Valley. You can access their web site at baerhomes.com. You can call Michel on his Cell at 845381-2555 or at the Office at 845-3589440. You can Email him at michel@ baerhomes.com. You can visit his web site at Michel@d. When Michel relaxes he enjoys sailing, walking on the shore, cycling, camping and has played music all his life. In his Cajun band, he sings and plays the guitar, harmonica, accordion and fiddle. He is eager to work with the people of Nyack and beyond, and trusts he can make a difference in his clients lives.

Rockland - now and then

The ‘76 House - Tappan, NY Story and modern photo: Dr. Daniel Spitzer Housed in one of the oldest buildings in New York State, the ’76 House in Tappan NY has been serving happy patrons for well - centuries! The building likely dates from 1755, though it is possible that the lineage of the Tavern itself dates back to the prior century - 1686. During the Revolutionary War, Washington might have eaten here - or not. Major John Andre was certainly imprisoned in the ’76 House for a period, prior to being hanged - for treason. The Prohibition era (1920-33) saw the establishment doing an excellent business in sodas - though maybe there was a secret tap behind the bar? Under the leadership of Rob Norden, the Tavern continues a 300 plus year tradition of serving fine food, generous drink, and offering wonderful music - all in one of the most historic venues in the entire United States! The etching shows the scene, and front porch of the tavern, in 1780. The Black and White photo documents the bar area at Christmas in 1935 or 1936 - a mere 80 years ago! It’s similar now - with the same artifacts and antiques, though many of the spirits brands have changed, and the present barkeeps certainly appear more welcoming! The color photograph in the middle, captured on a fine spring morn, documents how carefully the structure has been preserved by owner Rob Norden. (Yes, the chimney really bends to the east - but it’s safe…)

Dear Candice, I want to change the look of my living room, but I must keep my furniture that is only a few years old. The sofa and love seat are a neutral beige fabric. The end tables and matching coffee table are dark wood. I have a chair with a wood frame that has to be recovered. I have two small grandchildren and we use this room a lot. My walls are also a neutral cream color. I like a traditional country formal look. I love color. Burgundy and greens are my favorite. I look through magazines and see that they mix patterns but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to accomplish this. I also need an area carpet. Can you please give me a start? Thanks so much. I always enjoy your monthly decorating advice. Janice, Orangeburg. Dear Janice, This sound like a great project. To create that formal, traditional look you like and to make it child friendly is not a difficult. First choose a pattern for the window treatment. The ready-made world is fabulous and affordable. Country Curtains will

be your new best friend... Start with a floral design for the window treatment that brings in your rich burgundy color. The greens will be in this pattern as well. Country Curtains offers matching pillows for many people f their window treatments. So purchase them for the sofa and love seat. Recover your chair in a moderate scale plaid or a stripe that coordinates with the floral colors. Add a mini check print in green and cream for additional pillows for the sofa and love seat Now you have solids, floral, plaid, strips

and checks all blended together to create that Architectural Digest look. It will be fabulous. Last, but not least, add a traditional area carpet with a border and floral design. A Light background, and continue bringing all the colors from your fabrics. Since you like burgundy you can have that as a dominate color in the carpet. This color is soil proof as well Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget some pretty artwork and perhaps a mirror on the walls Enjoy

Congers Valley Cottage Ambulance Corp celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Supervisor George Hoehmann and Council members Frank Borelli and Adrienne Carey attended the anniversary dinner to thank all the emergency service volunteers and workers for their dedication and service to Clarkstown. From left: Pictured: John Carroza, Councilwoman Adrienne Carey, Councilman Frank Borelli, Supervisor George Hoehmann, Chrissy Eldibany, Rob Roy, Donna Accardi, Gregg Smith, Bill Hughes, and Doug Morris. Bill Hughes, who is treasurer of CVCAC has been with the organization for 32 years and has responded to over 2,000 calls. He has held an operational or administrative office for 30 of his 32 years.

Pearl River Hearing will help you enjoy the sounds of life Story/Photos: Tom Riley Tracy Barber, hearing specialist and hearing teacher at Pearl River Hearing Center knows all her patients. As owner and principal specialist she has been offering advanced technology to all of them because hearing is precious. Tracy has been caring for her patients on a one to one basis for more than 27 years. She is a member of the Hearing Loss Association of America, Hearing Health Care Association of New York, as well as many local community associations including the Pearl River Chamber of Commerce, Pearl River Lion’s Club, the Rockland Business Association, and The Presidential’s Who’s Who. In 2007 Tracy became NYS Certified to teach hearing aid dispensing. “Siemens Hearing technology is the best,” she told us. “ I was in a pool with my grandchildren and you know how much humidity affects electronics, well I dove under the water and afterwards was so worried I had damaged my hearing aid. “I immediately recharged my battery and dried the hearing aid and it was as good as new. People who sweat a lot like construction workers, letter carriers and outdoor musicians love this amazing technology. “Siemens has brought a new dimension of hearing. The hearing aids are so small they are barely noticeable behind your ear, and they are available in a range of natural colors to match a variety of hair and skin tones. “The hearing aid is equipped with the latest version of narrow directionality. By using a free app you can control your hearing aid. Say you are in a concert or lecture hall and the speaker is moving around the hall or, in the case of an orchestra the string section is way to the right. By using the app you can focus the hearing aid to pick up sound from the side, back or front and

Pearl River Hearing is in a beautiful store at 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River.

Tracy Barber in her office at Pearl River Hearing. fully enjoy the concert or lecture.” Tracy added: “These Siemens hearing aids are Bluetooth compatible and have the ability to talk to every electronic device, like your iPad, iPhone or computer.” She continued: “We want you to enjoy life’s true sounds by equipping you with the latest next generation of BestSound Technology. Hearing with two ears, or binaural hearing, helps us to localize sound sources, maintain spatial orientation, and understand speech better. “Siemens Motion models do all this with the industry’s lowest battery consumption. You’ll have the best listening experience, all the time. without concerns about battery life. “Siemens Hearing Technology extends to tinnitus (ringing in the ear), high frequency hearing loss or noise induced hearing loss. “Some of these conditions are caused by drugs and medication. Nine years ago I had throat cancer and was given an antibiotic that caused hearing loss. If we don’t take steps now to to control the damage created by extremely loud noise like jackhammers,

emergency vehicle sirens and extremely loud music, we are going to have an epidemic of hearing loss when these people turn 30. “ Ear buds and head sets are a partial answer but the problem with ear buds is they are worn too long and sound is not allowed to escape, eventually causing hearing loss. “More than 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous sound levels on a regular basis. Exposure occurs in the workplace, in recreational settings, and at home. Noise-induced hearing loss can be prevented if you use high-fidelity earplugs; musicians use them regularly The longer the exposure to loud noise, the greater the risk.” Tracy continued: “An international study of Middle Schoolers 9-11 years of age found that five out of six had some degree of hearing loss. It’s a good idea to have your child’s hearing tested for optimum performance in a school setting. “ Pearl River Hearing Center specializes in advanced audiological services. Our mission is to provide the best information, evaluations and support to all our patients.

Hearing connects you to your loved ones and the social world. “It allows you to join the fun of sharing an evening with friends in a popular restaurant, share an intimate conversation, or be at the center of excitement of a movie or a game. No wonder people with hearing loss feel isolated and left out. Here at the Pearl River Hearing Center we evaluate, prescribe, fit and dispense hearing aids from the top manufacturers.” Tracy summed up: “If you are suffering from a hearing loss that necessitates the use of Captioned Telephone Service the Federal Government will fund your CaptionCall at no cost to you. “This program is a favorite of senior citizens and people who are homebound and suffer hearing loss. Visit www.captioncall. com and select Request Phone. “ You can call me and my staff for an appointment at 845-735-EARS (3277). You can visit my web site at www.pearlriverhearingcenter.com. We are located at 17 East Central Avenue in Pearl River,” said Tracy.

Find out how YOU can get a story written about your business in Rivertown Just call 845 353 2935 And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you all you need to make you a star

Caroline Blankfort continues her winning real estate ways

Story: Tom Riley Caroline Blankfort has been dominating the Hudson Valley real estate world with her quiet, unassuming “get the job done” work ethic. It’s a tough world. You have to have a passion for making people happy by fulfilling their wishes in finding their dream home, creating win-win situations in negotiations and having the satisfaction of knowing you did your best. And this becomes confirmed when the phone is constantly ringing and waves of referrals come your way. The sale of 47 Voorhis Avenue in Nyack, is an example of her prime attributes, which are patience and an undefinable kindness in dealing with people. Caroline puts it all together, works extraordinarily well with her associates and the results is sales, sales, sales, listings, listings and the office cooperation which makes William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack a real estate powerhouse in the Hudson Valley with its 4 satellite locations. Debbie Blankfort, Caroline’s mother-in-

Above: The gorgeous two-car garage and barn. law and her husband, Gary Blankfort are the owners of the William Raveis Baer & McIntosh offices in Nyack, Piermont, Bergen County, NJ and Warwick in Orange County. Like almost all of the exceptional properties listed and sold by William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 47 Voorhis Avenue is a homeowner’s gem set near the magnificent Hudson River. This classic 19th century Victorian awaits you with infinite possibilities. This 2,871 square foot home features beautiful details throughout, including 9’ ceilings,

hardwood floors, pocket doors & stained glass windows. All the rooms are spacious, well proportioned and bathed in natural light. The third floor offers limitless possibilities: Master or Au Pair Suite, Home Office or Art Studio. Many young couples with children from Brooklyn and Manhattan are coming to the Hudson Valley and are skipping the three-hour drive to the Hampton’s and the LIE traffic. Writers, artists, sculptors and businesses

are seeing opportunities and are fleeing sky high rents and leases in NYC. They are attracted to the highly educated work force that exists in the Hudson Valley and those with money to spend on life giving art and culture. Young couples with children want their children to breathe free and enjoy the nature trails, tennis courts, golf courses and opportunities to ride horses, swim, jog and learn in award winning schools. When it comes to fresh air, here is an

important fact to ponder. Children living near the Cross Bronx Expressway have six times the rate of asthma, lung and bronchial conditions. Also on the property is an original barn with a two-car garage and a second floor that can be finished to suit your needs! There is a lovely flagstone patio which is perfect for entertaining. Speaking of entertainment, Nyack and the surrounding communities are a magnet for those who enjoy great restaurants, cool shops, riverfront parks, marinas, biking and hiking trails and the commute to NYC is only 25 minutes. This house with a finished attic ideal for yoga or meditation has many updates such as a roof installed in 2005 (40 year guarantee), updated plumbing and electric (2008), furnace (2005), Marvin Windows (2010) and insulation (2009). This amazing home and barn is listed at $735,000. It offers infinite possibilities for conversion to a rental, 2 family set-up, art studio or mother/daughter. It has original hardwood planking and a full unfinished basement for storage. Caroline is a burst of fresh energy. She was born in Holland, brought up in France and moved to Rockland with her family. She was educated in both Europe and Rockland and she has an affinity for architecture. Caroline listens and then works hard to find that special home or rental property for her clients. Call Caroline for all your real estate needs and you may do so in English or French. You can call Caroline at 917-4051495 or email her at caroline@baerhomes. com. She often says, “I don’t just sell homes...I create lifestyles.” You can stop by at her office at 97 South Broadway in Nyack and view the many exceptional homes for sale at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh. Caroline will be happy to give you a tour of 47 Voorhis Avenue and take care of all your real estate needs if you just call the office at 845-358-9440. You can access William Raveis Baer & McIntosh’s web site at www.baer.com or raveis.com.

Gary’s Gutter Service has more than 60,000 satisfied customers

Story: Tom Riley An unknown author once said, “Every job is a self portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.” Gary Parahus, the owner of Gary’s Gutter Service in Congers has been autographing his work for more than 32 years and his customers are lavish with praise for the professionalism, quality and excellence of the work Gary and crew have performed over the years. Gary told Rivertown: “We’ve been in business for all these years and every one of my employees has been with me for more than five years and some over 20 years. We are fully licensed, insured and training to keep up with new technology is constant. “We are a full service company doing outdoor work repairing roofs, making roofs look like new and adding to the life of a roof. “Other services in demand are gutter cleaning, installation and repairs and ridding roofs of black mold, mildew and algae by roof washing and chimney cleaning. We also do masonry repair, chimney caps and dryer vent cleaning. “Did you know that in the U.S. there are

Gary Parahus, the proud owner of Gary’s Gutter Service in Congers.

approximately 15,000 dryer vent fires each year, killing 20 people and injuring 300 people? We also do skylight repairs, ice and snow removal from roof ice shields.” Gary added: “We offer free estimates, free inspections,and all our work is guaranteed. We have over 60,000 satisfied customers, some who have been with us for 30 years.” Here is what Katie F. from Tappan said about her experience with Gary’s company. “I always use Gary’s Gutter Service because of their top quality service over the years. “I have used them to install a roof cap, perform emergency gutter repairs and power wash the roof. Everything was done quickly and efficiently. “And most importantly, the quality work has lasted the test of time. My motto is “have the work done once & done

RIGHT! I highly recommend Gary’s Gutter Service and will continue to use their services.” One desperate woman facing a looming disaster from a leaky roof during a downpour, sighed with relief when Gary and his crew answered her call after numerous roofing companies’ 24/7 response failed her. “I had never called him before, now he is the only one I’d ever call,” she said. It is the referrals from friends, relatives, commercial businesses, satisfied customers and those in need of emergency services that have made Gary’s Gutter Service the company to call 24/7. Since 1984 Gary Parahus and his son, Gary, (a recent graduate of the University of Buffalo in Marketing & Business) have worked to expand Gary’s Gutter Service into a powerhouse serving all of Rock-

land, Westchester and New Jersey. “It’s our prompt response time, reliable service and the best prices that differentiate us from many companies out there,” said Gary. “We offer free estimates, inspect your roof, clean-up and guarantee all work. My staff and I believe in customer service, courtesy and in treating your most prized possession, your home, with quality materials and professional trained

workers with safety in mind. “Our experience handling all kinds of problems that sometimes arise during an inspection of your roof allows us to offer you options that will keep you within your budget. “We also offer discounts to military veterans, first responders and senior citizens. I want to take this opportunity to thank all my customers out there for their loyalty and kindness to my crews as they go about giving you the expertise and pro-

fessionalism in making your roof look like new. Gary’s Gutter Service’s reputation is based on satisfied customers like you.” Call Gary’s Gutter Service at 845-2683700 or at 1-800-GARY-222. You can email Garysgutterservice.com and have a Live Chat if you like. You can access his web site at www. garysgutterservice.com or Text him or his son, Gary for a Free Estimate and Prompt Service. Gary’s Gutter Service is also on Twitter and Facebook.

Hudson Valley Audiology can help your hearing and balance problems Story/Photos: Tom Riley Did you know falls are the leading cause of accidents in people over 65. Falls are also the main cause of serious injury and accidental deaths in older people? Dr. Kimberly Amrod, Au.D., FAAA is an Audiologist at the Hudson Valley Audiology Center located at 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205 in Pomona and her specialty is providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services for hearing and balance disorders. “For those who have hearing loss, there is a three times greater risk of falling than a person with normal hearing,” she told Rivertown. “ My passion is making people aware of hearing or balance concerns and helping people who have vertigo, unsteadiness or who fall alot. In Rockland there are not many trained professionals in this area but the Hudson Valley Audiology Center has three of the top hearing and balance care professionals in the country. “Here at the Audiology Center I teach educational seminars regarding balance and fall risk assessment to the community, and participate on the radio show Listen Up, Rockland on WRCR. Dr. Amrod received her doctorate in audiology (Au.D Degree) from Towson University where she graduated top of her class. She completed her final years’ residency at The Hudson Valley Audiology Center. She continued: “We are often asked why we provide diagnostic and rehabilitation service for those with balance problems? The reason we do is because dizziness is the number one complaint for individuals over age 70. “According to the National Institute of

You can call Dr. Kimberly Amrod, Au.D., FAAA, the newest member of the Hudson Valley Audiology Center at 845-367-4263.

Dr. Jeffrey Shannon, Au.D., FAAA is the Director/Audiologist of Hudson Valley Audiology Center. Health, roughly 90 million Americans seek help from a healthcare provider due to balance, vertigo or dizziness problems. Falls are a large public health issue and research continues to demonstrate a link between a higher risk of falling and hearing loss. “We treat people as young as two months old to 102 years old. We provide hearing evaluations and consultations, balance

evaluations/VNG and falls risk assessment. We do tinnitus evaluations and consultations, middle ear testing and acoustic reflex testing and ear wax removal. “The Rehabilitation Services we provide across the life span (pediatrics and adults) include: dispensing hearing technology, hearing aid checks, cleanings, repairs and services, and real ear measures.”

Dr. Amrod provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services for hearing and balance disorders. Dr. Amrod continued: “Those who have vertigo, unsteadiness and fall a lot must find the underlying reason for the falls. If you feel off-balance, we’ll find the reason and figure out what treatments are available. “We have state-of-the-art equipment and we’ll assess the balance system of your body. We’ll minimize the risk of falling and it could include physical therapy, reduction of medication, the somatic sensory system and the visual system. “Arthritis, neuropathy or poor lower limb strength can challenge walking and keeping your balance. Here at the Center

we focus on the inner ear vestibular system. “There is also a psychological component to feeling steady. People who have a fear of falling limit their activity and withdraw from experiencing the many joys of life. My goal is to help them feel strong and supported and to provide them with a sense of confidence in their balance, reduce the number of falls and rehabilitate balance disorders.” So many people from the Tri-State area are going to The Hudson Valley Audiology Center that they are enlarging their office and expanding their staff. Dr. Jeffrey Shannon, Dr. Angela Loaven-

bruck and Dr. Kimberly Amrod are among the top hearing and balance professionals in the country. They’ll use their knowledge and experience to create a customized solution to meet your hearing expectations for your listening lifestyle. Call Dr. Kimberly Amrod at 845-3621350 or email her at kimberly@hudsonaudiology.com. You can reach the Director, Dr. Jeffrey Shannon, Au.D., FAAA at 845-362-1350 or email him at drjeff@hudsonaudiology.com. You can access their web site at www.hudsonaudiology.com.

Pearl River Rotary swears in new officers Rotary Club of Pearl River celebrated 81 years of service, and installed new officers for 2016-2017 at Seasons Catering & Special Events. Pearl River restaurateur Larry Vergine was installed as Club President. Orangetown Receiver of Taxes Robert Simon was presented the Paul Harris Fellow award in recognition of exemplary service and support of Rotary Foundation programs. Focused and determined, President Dorothy Filoramo led the club to a very successful 2015-2016 year with “resounding impacts” locally and internationally. Thanking members for their generosity, she highlighted an array of projects that promoted education, health, potable water, food, friendship and world understanding. Especially significant are Pearl River Rotary’s award of twenty $3,000 scholarships to local college-bound students, and the club’s support of the Rotaract Club of Dominican College efforts to provide 75 water filtration systems to an impoverished mountain community in El Salvador, funded in part by a Rotary District Grant. Service to humanity is the cornerstone of Rotary. Membership is open to men and women, professional, business and community leaders who join to make a difference in local and global communities. Rotary Club of Pearl River meets on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at AquaTerra Grille, 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. For more information, please visit www.rotaryclubofpearlriver.org

Outgoing President Dorothy Filoramo accepts thanks from Incoming President Larry Vergine

Larry Vergine is sworn in as Club President by PDG Carole Tjoa.

Pearl River Rotary Past and Present Officers and Directors

Standing: Jim Trojan, Rob Magrino, Dr. Ed Fisher, Chris Kormusis, Ben Shifteh, Russ Williams. Seated: Mary Magrino, Simin Shifteh, Wendy Williams

Fabulous getaways - and they’re so close to home Story: Janie Rosman Summer’s two thirds over. But there are lots of fun getaways within a few hours drive of us. Here are a few possible mini-vacations - whether you want to escape for a day or a week. Whether you choose to explore new areas or view the familiar differently you’re sure to enjoy one of these getaways. Most destinations on our list have seasonal activities so a summer trip may entice a return visit at another time. Locations like New York City, Greenwich Bear Mountain State Park, Bethel and Kingston are also convenient for day-trippers. Don’t forget send your photos to Rivertown. The Berkshires, MA Artist Norman Rockwell’s New York City roots are manifested in his works on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Come for the summer blooms or fall foliage, hear a Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at the Tanglewood Music Center, attend the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Hike at Pittsfield State Forest or visit the

Above: Mohonk Mountain House. Photo: Jim Smith.

Norman Rockwell Museum. Photo: Peter Rockwell. Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit http://berkshires.org/, call 413499-1600 or email info@1berkshire.com.

Hershey, PA The “town built on chocolate” packs numerous fun-filled family and kid-centered activities like Hershey Park, a theme park

with roller coasters and Zoo America and Hershey Gardens. Learn about the Hershey empire at The Hershey Story, which has interactive games and puzzles. Come during the winter for Chocolate-Covered February, “a month-long celebration of all things chocolate.” Car aficionados can check out hot rods, race cars and early off-roaders (current exhibit through October 15) at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum. Visit http://www.hersheypa.com/, call 844-330-1811 or email Info@HersheyPA. com. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, NY This all-inclusive four-season resort was named “Top 10 Family Resort” for 2016 by TripAdvisor®. Take a Banana Boat Ride or water ski on its private lake or rent a kayak or a paddle boat (May through November) and fishing rods through the fall; outdoor heated pool and waterslides are open through the third week in September. Learn to snow ski or have fun snow tubing and ice skating during the winter and more. Call 800-647-2624 or (local) 845-6912927 or email info@rhranch.com. Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY This 46-year-old Victorian castle resort offers year-round activities in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Marketing Manager Emily McNamara suggests highlights during the next few months include its Festival of the Arts Program that began in July and runs through August 26. Enjoy Barnivals and Movie Nights at the property’s Barn Museum by booking an overnight stay or by making a dinner reservation. Take classes at the spa or participate in seasonal activities. Information and reservations: 855-2744020 Kingston, NY Ninety minutes north of Rockland is a pop-up street festival every third Friday from June to September, part of Kingston Night Market Annual waterfront activities include an Artists Soapbox Derby, Roundout National Historic District tour, an Italian Festival in October and Sinterklass after Thanksgiving. Fun places to explore are the Hudson River Maritime Museum and The Trolley Museum of New York. Visit http://ulstercountyalive.com/, call

Go back to the sixties at Woodstock in Bethel Woods.

Stroll the wonderful house and grounds at Naumkeag in the Berkshires. Below: Pontoosuc Lake. Photos: Ogden Gigli.

800-342-5826 or email tourism@co.ulster. ny.us. Bethel, NY At the site of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm is Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Current display is RIGHT, RACE & REVOLUTIONS: A Portrait of LIFE in 1960s America by LIFE Magazine photographer and photojournalist Grey Villet. Pay respects to Yasgur, who is buried at Ahavath Israel Cemetery, Liberty, NY, and visit nearb Opus 40 Sculpture Park and Museum and visit the Center for Photography at Woodstock. Call 866-781-2922 or email info@ bethelwoodscenter.org. Greenwich, CT Nearby Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/) has IMAX movies and exhibits, and offers sunset cruises. Shopping along Greenwich Avenue offers high-end New York City stores and trendy boutiques. Plan to attend the Greenwich Wine & Food Festival (http://serendipitysocial.com/greenwichwine-food/) in September, hike the Babcock Preserve (http://www.ctvisit.com/) or drive around Great Captain’s Island (http:// www.ctvisit.com/) via ferry during summer months. Labor Day brings the annual oyster festival in Norwalk, and the holidays bring more merriment. Visit http://www.greenwichchamber. com/ or call 203-869-3500.

Montauk Lighthouse.

Above: The beautiful golf course at Montauk. Left: Harvest time for pumpkins.

Washington, DC The number of free and nearly-free activities (https://washington.org/100-freeand-almost-free-things-do-dc) makes this a must-visit locale worth the four-hour car, bus or train trip. Stroll along the National Mall and stop at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art and the National Air and Space Museum for starters; a visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will bring tears to your eyes. Amble through historic Georgetown, stop at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo; take a virtual tour of Capitol Hill or a walking-eating tour. Visit https://washington.org/ or call 202-789-7000. Arlington, VA Local native and historian Gail Kean Chisholm suggests the Arlington Histori-

cal Museum and its “Arlington’s Gang War of 1966” exhibit, the Ball-Sellers House (the oldest house in Arlington), The Glebe House Museum & Gergrude Jeckll Garden and the must-see monuments and memorials. On sunny days you’ll have a terrific view of Washington, DC, from Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery, where you can salute the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “All guards at the Tomb are from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), headquartered at Fort Myer,” Chisholm said. Visit http://www.stayarlington.com/ or call 800-296-7996. Bear Mountain State Park Practically next door yet far enough away, the park has a boating and fishing dock, Trailside Museums & Zoo, concerts in the park, hiking trails and a children’s playground. Play tourist for the weekend at The Bear Mountain Inn, built at the turn of the century, Overlook Lodge or Stone Cottages. Seven miles away is West Point for Army football games or a campus tour. Visit http://nysparks.com/parks/13/details.aspx or call 845-786-2701, ext. 242. New York City The city that never sleeps is one of five unique boroughs and attractions. Consider the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden or Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Don’t forget to check out the Coney Island boardwalk. Walk across the Brooklyn

Hershey Park has something for everyone.

Moonlit movie at Bethel Woods. Bridge towards lower Manhattan at sunset, then head uptown for a meal on the Lower East Side. Within New York’s largest borough are the Queens Museum, MoMA PS1 and former U.S. Army base, Fort Totten. Explore the Staten Island Community of St. George or visit its National Lighthouse Museum. Don’t forget the annual parade.. Visit http://www1.nyc.gov/events/index.page or call 212-NEW-YORK (212639-9875). Montauk Point State Park While most of us head to the beach

during warm weather, one friend plans winter trips to Montauk Point State Park. “It’s quieter, there’s no traffic, and I can still feel the surf and walk on the sand,” he said. Tour the Montauk Lighthouse, the state’s oldest lighthouse — commissioned by President George Washington in 1792 — and a national historic landmark. Go seal-watching or stop by the Montauk Brewing Company. Visit: http://parks.ny.gov/parks/61/details.aspx or call 631-668-3781.

Rockland Business Women’s Network honors local women The Rockland Business Women’s Network (RBWN) hosted its annual Women of Achievement Breakfast recognizing two Rockland business women and awarding scholarships to three area students. The breakfast, held at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, attracted more than 130 attendees. This year RBWN presented the Women of Achievement Award to Ann Mendelsohn Byne, Founder and Principal, The Byne Group, and Diane Coupé Frankel, Founder and Artist Director, Coupé Theatre Studio and Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble. Anne is the President and Founder of the Byne Group. The Byne Group provides unique ways to give their clients brands a strong voice in the marketplace, offering print, web, digital and PR. As a brand evangelist, Ann believes that the brand and customer experience are inextricably linked and finding the emotional connection between the two is key to driving revenue. Her firm’s clients are among some of the largest in Rockland County. Nyack Hospital, Dominican College and Sterling Bank to name a few. Born in Lancashire, England, the daughter of a dance teacher and a musician, Diane Coupé Frankel moved to Rockland County in 1969 with her husband to raise a family. One year later she opened her dance studio and continues to operate the Coupé Theatre Studio in Nanuet, with a staff of 32 teachers and office staff. She has trained thousands of young dancers from around the tri-state area, many of whom can be found performing in ballet companies, Broadway shows and regional theatre. She has received multiple honors over the past 46 years including New York State Sum-

The board of the Rockland Business Women’s Network with the honorees. Top left to right Nancy Seeback, Cameron Spier, Nancy Lenore, Randi Colton, Christine Gritmon, Lauren Murray. Middle: Keynote speaker Vanessa Reggiardo, Cecilia Halverson, Janet Levitt, President of RBWN Cynthia Branca, Risa Hoag, Irene Gutmann. Seated: Honoree Ann Mendelsohn Byne, High School scholarship recipients Bridget Owens and Cyan, Deveaux, and RCC Scholarship recipient Sidra Ijaz, and Honoree Diane Coupé Frankel. Photos by Angela Gaul of Milestone Images

mer School of the Arts in Saratoga Springs award which selects educators for their extraordinary contribution to education in the arts and for raising the standard for dance training at the State level. This year’s RBWN scholarship presented to a Rockland Community College student was sponsored by Ms. Jill Warner, CEO of Jawonio and was presented to Sidra Ijaz. Sidra graduated third in her class from Ramapo Senior High School and entered the Sam Draper MTS Honors Program at RCC. Her academic accomplishments as well as her commitment to her community have earned her an impressive list of awards including an RCC Outstanding Student Service Award, the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, selection for the first team on the All New York Academic, and selection by Coca-Cola and Phi Theta Kappa as a Gold Scholar for the National Coca-Cola Academic Team. Sidra wrote “I will continue to push and strive for excellence in everything I do – academically and non-academically. It remains a vital part of who I am, to give it my all.” Two high school seniors received $1,000

RBWN scholarships. Graduating this month from the Academy of the Holy Angels, Bridget Owens has an impressive resume of both academic and extracurricular achievements. Bridget’s strength as a leader is reflected in her role as Captain of the Varsity Fencing Team and as Ambassador for both the Academy and the Girl Scouts. In addition, Bridget has dedicated her energy and talents to a variety of extracurricular and community service activities, most notably as a Court Official in the Orangetown Youth Court. The second recipient, Cyan Deveaux, is graduating from Ramapo Senior High School and is ranked second in her class of 214 students. Her well-rounded resume includes examples of leadership - Captain of the East Ramapo Varsity Tennis Team and Ramapo High School’s Dance Company – as well as musical ability – violist in Rockland’s All-County Orchestra. In addition, Cyan participated in numerous community service opportunities throughout her high school career and completed an internship at Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee’s office.

Pre-paying your funeral makes good sense, says Sorce Funeral Home From left: The licensed funeral directors at Sorce Funeral Home, John A. DeNicola, Diana Hartt, Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola and Joseph P. Sorce

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Rockland County residents from miles around consult with Melissa Sorce-Denicola about pre-paying their funerals. Increasingly, more and more families in the Hudson Valley and millions of people in New York State and across the nation are choosing to pay their funeral/burial expenses well in advance. Melissa and her family are the owners of Sorce Funeral Home located at 728 West Nyack Road in West Nyack. For more than 40 years this family-owned funeral home has been an anchor in the community when a family suffers the loss of a loved one. Melissa told us: “From pre-need planning to after care services you can count on us to understand and provide for all your needs. “My dad was really involved in the community. He was past president and treasurer of the West Nyack Fire Department and past president of the West Nyack Rotary and he was also a Paul Harris Fellow, a significant Rotary Member who gave back to the community. “My dad was beloved by the community, so much so, that people still come up to me and say, ‘he took care of our family.’ “ I remember when I was getting my li-

cense, dad would peek over my shoulder and say, ‘Give them the limousine, don’t charge for that.’ He was always giving. He believed that everyone had the right to be buried with dignity. That sense of obligation and involvement in the community still lives on with us. My Dad past away last August and my Mom died two years ago.” PrePlan is a funeral trust pre-funding

program. It is backed by the New York State Funeral Directors Association, Inc. New York State has the strongest consumer laws in the nation so you can be confident that your funeral/burial funds are well protected. Every penny of your money must be placed in a special revocable funeral trust, making certain that these funds will be available when they are needed and used

as you intended. They always remain yours, meaning that you can, at any time, move your account to any other funeral home, or even retrieve your money (with interest)-at no cost to you. All you need to do is contact Melissa and her staff for further information on how to open a Revocable Funeral Trust Account using PrePlan. For people on MEDICAID/SSI pre-paying your funeral makes good sense because all people regardless of income-are entitled to and deserving of both a proper funeral service and a burial with dignity and respect. In fact, federal and state laws support this guiding principle in a number of important ways.

First, any person applying for Medicaid/SSI can set aside funds for the sole purpose of paying their funeral/burial expenses. The funds you set aside will not be counted as part of your financial resources. Second New York State law requires that 100% of these funeral/burial funds must be placed in an Irrevocable trust account making certain that they will be available when they are needed and used for no other purpose than what they are intended. Finally for both revocable and irrevocable trust accounts you have the right to use any funeral home you choose. Think PrePlan because funeral/burial prices are only going up and up. Melissa added; “There is a need to

be an educated consumer. There are traditional funerals and cremations. Cremation can still be traditional with a viewing and church service. People can buy their monuments here and the inscription. “We give a 10% discount to Veterans and first responders. We work with veterans in the County. When it comes to Veterans we do whatever needs to be done. “The more you know about family operated funeral homes as opposed to corporate owned, who have to answer to a board of directors, you will come to appreciate the difference. We are always here to answer any questions you may have. “We have four licensed funeral directors at Sorce Funeral Home and another who will be joining us in the future. You can call us at 845-358-4433. Our web site can be accessed at www.sorcefuneralhome. com. You can email us at JWSorcefh@yahoo.com.” “Our focus is on families, not profits. Large corporations answer to shareholders. We answer to you. “In our family-owned company, there is no pressure from corporate headquarters to increase profits. We understand our business will do well when we serve you well,” said Melissa.

Sunrise over the Hudson River. Photo by local photographer Thomas McGuire.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Sparkill Steakhouse Everyone had a wonderful time at the beautiful Sparkill Steakhouse. Co-owner Carlo Cungu put on some fabulous food and the big crowd thoroughly enjoyed the warm, friendly atmosphere. The next Rivertown Exchange will be held at AquaTerra Grille, 420 North Middletown Road, Pearl River. on Wednesday, August 10, from 5:30-7:30pm. Photos: Arnold Roufa MD

Top: Kassie Bajada, Benita Bryant, Carmen DiBiasi, Candice Boyle and Eileen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien. Left: Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phil Bunton with realtor Jose Cardona and Rivertown writer Tom Riley.

Left: Dan and Bonny Radwin whose names got seriously messed up by our editors last month - had a good time at Sparkill Steakhouse. Right: realtor Peggy Connolly and Maggie Wiener.

Above: Sparkill Steakhouse co-owner Carlo Cungu chats with Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phil Bunton. Right: Ace photographer Arnold Roufa and wife Arlene.. Cartoonist Carl Opalek and Peggy at the bar at the Sparkill Steakhouse.

Nadine Moroch Schneider and husband Alan had a good time at the Exchange.

A special shrimp dinner - and it’s so easy to fix

Above: Lime Vietnamese Salad. Below: Lavender Blueberry Lemonade. Opposite page: Shrimp with Feta.

Shrimp is a deliciously satisfying dish that most people love. The wonderful thing about them is that they take about three minutes to cook. No slaving over a hot stove, which is just as well in the dogs days of summer, a quick sear and they’re succulently perfect. To achieve a deeper flavor marinate the shrimp for a couple of hours. If you’re not one for planning ahead don’t worry, they’ll still be delicious with a quick toss in the marinade while you’re busy slicing your vegetables for the salad and making your gorgeous lavender and blueberry lemonade. The salad is a dish you’ll find yourself coming back to over and over again. It’s super duper healthy with a lovely variety of fresh veggies and a fabulously zingy lime dressing. It’s also the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp. Wash it all down with some homemade lemonade laced with lavender and blueberries and you’ll have a flavorful summer meal to remember. Lime Vietnamese Salad Yes, this does seem like a lot of slicing but it’s worth it! I promise everyone will love this. 1 red and 1 orange pepper, very finely sliced 1 English cucumber, very finely sliced

1/2 a small Savoy cabbage, very finely sliced 3 carrots, peeled and very finely sliced 2/3 cup unsalted cashews 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Dressing:

Juice of 4 limes 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup Pinch red pepper flakes

Prepare all the veggies and place them in a large bowl. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and pour over the veggies, toss together, add a few more peanuts and cilantro. Serve. Shrimp with Feta 1 lb of fresh cleaned shrimp Zest and juice of a lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced A healthy pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1/3 cup feta cheese Whisk together the lemon zest, juice, ol-

ive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes. Place the shrimp in the marinade and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Heat the grill or a ridged grill pan for the stove. Take the shrimp out of the marinade. If grilling thread the shrimp onto skewers and place on the grill. If using a grill pan on the stove place the shrimp directly on the hot pan. Grill until bright pink - be sure not to overcook. Remove from the grill or pan and place on a serving dish. Squeeze over some more fresh lemon juice and minced parsley and the feta cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Lavender Blueberry Lemonade 1 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons dried culinary lavender 1 cup blueberries 1/2 - 1 cup organic cane sugar depending on how sweet you like your lemonade 4 cups water Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and pour over the lavender. Let steep for 10 minutes and then drain into a pitcher through a finemesh strainer. Mix in the sugar, lemon juice, blueberries and remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. Chill in the fridge. Decorate with more lavender and enjoy.

I recently attended a conference and had the good fortune to listen to the keynote speaker, Bert Jacobs. Now, you may not know the name, but you probably have one of his products in your drawer or closet. Bert and his brother J.J are the founders of the “Life is Good™ empire and the character known as Jake. Having started with 78 dollars in their pockets to now a 100 million dollars a year company, they came upon a premise and ran with it…slowly at first as most companies do. They are committed to philanthropy and helping children, and contribute an amazing amount of dollars to charities every year. Bert proclaims himself to be a “Hippie Capitalist,” arriving on stage in jeans, a tee shirt and flip-flops: proving that a shirt and tie are not required for success. His trials and tribulations along the way include fast thinking, decision making, successes and failures, family and life and death, showing that when you look at a very successful person, you need to remember that they too have the same issues we do in their personal and family life. This led me to think: how much effort, thought and drive have you put into forming

Life is Good.™

your financial future, and how committed are you to getting to your goal? For those who seek to be in business, to me it takes three things: vision, money and courage. Not everybody is cut out to be a business owner. While usually lumped into the same category, it really doesn’t work quite that way. All entrepreneurs are business people, but not all business people are entrepreneurs (if that sounds a bit confusing, re-read it a couple of times). It takes great fortitude to be in business, and not everybody is cut out for it. While it sounds exciting and very profitable, the real fact is it includes long hours, a very large bottle of Rolaids, and patience with skill thrown in for good measure. Why does it take the three attributes above? Well, if you only have 2 of the 3, you are destined for failure. You may have the money and vision, but not the courage to take the

plunge. You may have the money and courage, but if you have no vision, you have nowhere to take it. So, you see, it takes vision, money and courage. Some hit it big in a short period of time - most take years to pan out. Statistics show the rate of failure is far more than success, and you have to withstand the test of time, staying focused and ready to turn on a dime should the market or economy change. Competition is fierce in most industries, so you have to differentiate yourself from others based on what makes you different than the others. We are in a highly commoditized world- what makes your product of service different or better than the rest of the field? In my opinion, a true level of success involves a level of giving back - to charities and those in need. They say you can’t take it with you, and until it can be proven, you have to be willing to part with some of your profit and help those less fortunate. Bert shared that in coming up with their name, it was the recognition that life for them was good: not great, not perfect…Life is Good.™ If you think that you have to wait until life is perfect before giving, you have a long wait, and so will those who need your help. You can start by just cleaning out your closet. Think about the clothes you haven’t worn in years, and how many people would be so appreciative of your generosity. To you it’s just old clothes: to them, it’s warmth and security. Wouldn’t it be nice to help those who are having a tough time helping themselves? An aged client once told me…”Neal, the problem of youth today (his words, not mine) is that they spend so much time acquiring stuff they don’t take the time to appreciate them- they just cast them aside and go for the next big thing.” Do you appreciate what you have or just want for the next thing? Do you take the time to be with what you have, or spend the bulk of your time chasing what you still want? I tend to agree with Bert… Life is Good™…is it for you? 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

Prosecco is the fun sparkler from the north of Italy. It is refreshing, usually well-made and very reasonably priced. The Glera grape, aka Prosecco, originated from a town called Prosecco just north of Trieste. This is the Veneto area of Italy. The best Prosecco comes from Conegliano Valdobbiadene which is just north of Venice and midway to the Dolomites in an area known as Colli Trevigiani. This area is very well suited to the growing requirements of this grape of fizz. The climate is temperate with warm summers and cold winters and the all important diurnal swings. Other varietals are also used; Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir may be used in the mix totaling no more than fifteen percent of the finished wine. There are actually two separate towns and as of April 2010 they became the forty-first DOCG, an upgrade from the DOC status they held before. Of course, upgrades of that nature usually translate into upgrades in price as well – so much for our fun, simple Prosecco! Earlier in 2009, laws had been passed to protect the designation of Prosecco to certain limited geographic areas. Wine produced from Glera outside of these zones no longer was entitled to be called Prosecco. Prosecco is made in the Charmat method where a second fermentation takes place in pressurized tanks versus the bottle as is done in Champagne. The wine is then bottled. The process varies somewhat from one producer to another. Some leave the juice in contact with the skins longer and thus it takes more time but they feel it results in a richer taste with more fruit flavor. Think of a nice, juicy, fruity essence. For the most part, Prosecco is a relatively simple, easy going part of Venetian life – a café sipper that is a perfect match for people watching and recapping your day or planning your evening. A great way to have some Prosecco when in Venice is to have a Bellini where it was invented at Harry’s Bar in 1948 (or 1943 or sometime in the ‘30’s depending on your source!). Our fondest memory of Prosecco was our first gondola ride through the maze of the Venice canals. After negotiating on price, our gondolier had us comfy in his elaborately decorated prized possession. But alas, something was missing – Prosecco! More negotiating, lots of charades and suddenly he pulled to the side of a very dark canal, jumped out, handed us the “reins” and took off with our twenty Euro note. Had we insulted him? Would he return? We were desperately trying not to let the gondola drift off! Less than five minutes later he returned with two glasses and a bottle of Prosecco - the most enjoyable we have ever had. Later that night, off in the darkness, we saw a silhouette of a gondolier drinking from a bottle that looked like the shape of a Prosecco bottle. Could it have been “our” gondolier enjoying the end of his evening? We never found out but hope if it was, he enjoyed the wine as much as we had! Please visit our website at nyackwinecellar.com

Find out how YOU can get a story about your business in Rivertown Call 845 353 2935 63

K2, who knew? & Mind your body, bud!

Vitamin K. NOT for people on blood thinners, like coumadin and warfarin, and you know who you are I hope, without permission from your M.D. which understandably you are not likely to get. I wrote about this vitamin years ago but an update is in order as we tend to forget what the heck I said unless you have your Big Bathroom Book of Health. It’s something I’m putting together one of these days. You heard it here first. Enough of that. We may think we get all the K, (the coagulant vitamin, K for coagulant; ok that’s a German spelling Kurt) we need it and get it from green leafys, but it isn’t really readily available in food, and what we do absorb, if we do, may not hang around long. As per this: “In contrast to other fat-soluble vitamins, dietary vitamin K is rapidly lost to the body resulting in comparatively low tissue stores. Deficiency is kept at bay by the ubiquity of vitamin K in the diet, synthesis by gut microflora in some species” etc. etc. So we know diet and gut flora, Dora, is a subject of another article, and it is very important to health, to vitamin K4 synthesis anyway. What is so crucial about this vitamin beside clotting support, (which can be very helpful if you are bloody bleeding Bert)? There are forms of Vitamin K that many do not know about, and for many years we, me, myself and I, and my patients too, have been supplementing with MK-7. Why? VERY IMPORTANT INFO TO FOLLOW so put down your phone and read on. The MK7 form is important for two main reasons. Bone and cardiovascular nutitional support. Important enough to perk up your ears Bunny? The MK-7 form also stays in the system longer, and helps direct calcium into the bones, rather than the arteries where it, calcium that is, can build up and stiffen them; think hardening of the arteries, increasing blood pressure for instance, which makes the heart work overtime trying to beat against pressure, and it gets tired, and the walls may get floppy, and may enlarge to boot. So helping to prevent calcium build up can also help prevent heart attacks for some, which is why some cardiologists are starting to recommend it as well. Good for them I say, and about time, thankyouveddymuch. A study suggests that people with more MK-7 (menaquinone 7) in their systems from intake had better cardiovascular health, because that form is more bioavailable and lasts longer in your system likely. Here you go, in part because I hate to see you snooze into your soup, examiners examined and here is his/her/their examination findings. “We examined whether dietary intake of phylloquinone (another good scrabble word..aka vitamin K-1) and menaquinone (vitamin K-2) were related to aortic calcification and coronary heart disease (CHD) in the population-based Rotterdam Study. The analysis included 4807 subjects with dietary data and no history of myocardial infarction at baseline (1990-1993) who were followed until January 1, 2000.” ..(I would hate someone following ME around) and after a lot scientific

mumbo-jumo....” These findings suggest that an adequate intake of menaquinone could be important for CHD prevention. “ CHD, in case you’re lost, is coronary heart disease, which we don’t like. But what I really liked was this: “Intake of menaquinone was also inversely related to all-cause mortality.” Meaning that the higher intake of MK form of K, the lower the death rate from all causes Cookie! Another study suggests, because suggesting is what they do, the following based on K2 from dairy, but not meat, and not the familiar K1. K1 is dietary K, the scrabble word called phylloquinone, if you’ve been paying attention. CONCLUSIONS: “Our results suggest an inverse association between the intake of menaquinones, but not that of phylloquinone, and prostate cancer. Further studies of dietary vitamin K and prostate cancer are warranted.” That means,when they say inverse relationship, that as MK7 went up, prostate cancer seemed to go down, but inverse relationship sounds more scientific. And they always say do further studies, and I think that’s a capitol idea. We can all use a little support for less calcium in the arteries and more in the bones. But there are more kinds of K’s Kathy! Here, to add to the mix: “We hypothesize that menaquinones in cheese (MK-8 and MK-9) could exert a beneficial effect in the cardiovascular system and that the high cheese consumption in France and the Mediterranean countries may possibly account for lower prevalences of [heart disease].” Sounds like the opposite of what we’ve all learned about high cheese consumption, so don’t go nuts with this; ask your Doctor who will likely not recommend this. But I thought it was an interesting study and I get bored easily with conventional articles as you may have noticed by now. NOTE: Vitamin K is now being called the new Vitamin D, as lots of good things are being found out about it, however, with lots of Docs and even some nutritionists putting patients on high D, (you may remember the higher the D, the better the calcium absorption) those folks are not being put on MK7 or K2 as well. I will not provide any D to my patients without insisting that they also take MK7 to direct some of that now extra calcium into the bones. So for you guys who are now feeling younger every day because of good nutrition for instance, good for you, but here is a study I thought I’d pass along, done long ago and far away in one

of my favorite places, N.H., which I loved actually. You may have heard about it, but it’s called the “counterclockwise” study. Ellen Langer got 70 and 80 year old guys to go to a retreat for a week and divided them into 2 groups. (She was worried about them as, as she said, back then 80 was the old 80, not the new 60, and had second thoughts as they tottered out of the van.) One part was the “control”, the other the “experiment” group. The idea was to go back 20 years. The control group was told to reminisce and talk about that time in their lives. The second group told to actually act as though they were back there. For that second group to “be there”, they provided magazines from that era, listened to Perry Como, looked at Ed Sullivan in black and white TV, movies, discussed events of that time as if they were happening, were not helped with their luggage (were told you’re in charge of your own luggage), really because Ellen had no one to help them, and she told them take a little at a time if necessary. So they were treated, not like old men, but like younger men. There were no mirrors to remind them how old they were and here’s the fun part...the objective before and after measurements were nothing short of astounding, though she has her skeptics, of course. Improvements in “physical strength, manual dexterity, gait, posture, perception, memory, cognition, taste sensitivity, hearing, and vision,” Langer wrote in “Counterclockwise.” The control group who just reminisced had similar improvements, but not as good as the experimental group according to Langer. She also relates another experiment, where her team began telling one half of chamber maids who thought their work was not exercise that in essence that their work was exercise, and they began to lose weight, body mass index, and lower their blood pressure. Just a change in mindset states Langer. I think we all know, or should know, that what we tell ourselves, ourselves really believe. My favorite saying by someone who said long ago is, “whether you think you can, or cannot, you’re right”. It’s the placebo effect. As she says..”many of the consequences of old age may be environmentally determined and thereby potentially reversed through manipulations of the environment.” So after I’ve manipulated my patients as a Chiropractor, I can manipulate my environment because I feel, personally, like I’m a kid again when I ride my bike, which is why I do it. Regarding her skeptics? Further studies are warranted of course....! Disclaimer The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any stopping any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. :This information is not meant to treat prevent or cure disease. www.GoDrJo.com .845 358 2687 by appointment.

Blauvelt Free Library

ADULT PROGRAMS A major renovation of Blauvelt Free Library is scheduled to begin in this Summer. For this reason, scheduling of adult programs will be limited until the effects of the construction procedures on meeting spaces, entrance, and egress can be evaluated. The changes are centered on installation of a passenger elevator to serve all three levels, along with necessary relocation of existing stairs. Administrative offices and a storage area will be added to an extension of the second floor over the lobby, and the porch area on the south face of the building will be enclosed to provide a quiet study area. Classic Movie | Tuesday, August 16 at Noon | Paul Kaufman introduces the classic movie presentation of The Jolson Story (1946) 128 min., Starring Larry Parks and Evelyn Keyes. This double Oscar winner details the Hollywood story of a legend of early 20th century American stage and screen. Coffee provided by the library, with baked sweets by Linda Kaufman. Free. This movie will be rescheduled if work has begun in the Community Room by that date. SELECTED YOUTH PROGRAMS The Summer Reading Clubs schedule rounds out at Blauvelt Free Library for ages 6 months to pre-school, K- 5 and 6 – 12 in August. There are too many events to list them all here; call Marybeth at 845 359-2811, stop in for a Big Brochure of Events for all of the Mighty 5 Libraries of South Orangetown, or check our website, blauveltfreelibrary.org. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday, 2 - 3 pm | Join Dolores and Fran for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft | Ages 2 ½ to 5, in the Children’s Room Moovies and Poopcorn | Friday, August 12, 3 pm: “Zootopia” (PG) 108 min | Ages 8 and up / Wednesday, August 17, 4 pm : “The Sandlot” (PG) 101 min. Popcorn, too! Mancala Game Craft | Tuesday, July 5, 3:30 pm | Make and decorate a Mancala game, and play | Ages 6 - 9 | Limit 15 | Call to register at 845 359-2811. CheckMates Dungeons & Dragons with Alex | Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 4 – 5:30 pm | Choose a character, join a group and play | Grades 6 and up (Beginners welcome) | Must register: 845-359-2811 PJ Time with Marybeth | Thursday, July 7, 6 pm. Ages 3 - 6. Wear your PJ’s and bring a favorite stuffed toy for stories, and make a gift for Dad | Please register at 845 359-2811

The Guide Smoothies with Debbie | Thursday, July 7, 6:30 pm | Make a yummy summer fruit smoothie | Ages 9-13 | Limit12 | Call to register. Legomania Lego Club | Friday, July 15, 4 - 5 pm | Bring your own Legos, or use ours | Any Lego donations are welcome | Ages 6 + up | Meets in the Children’s Room Color Run Art and Science Activity | Tuesday, July 19, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Use crayons and a hair dryer for colorful effects | Ages 6 – 9 | Limit 15 | Call to register. Mighty 5 Libraries Field Day | Thursday, July 21, 6 – 7:30 pm | Fun, games, relay races at Orangeburg Library Field, 20 S. Greenbush Rd. | Grades K-5 | Bring a brown bag dinner, drinks will be provided. Chess Club | Monday, July 25 at 4:30 pm. Bring your brainpower! We’ll provide the chessboard and pieces | Ages 7 and up | Meets in the Children’s Room. Mighty 5 Libraries 2nd Annual Teen/Tween Trivia Night | Thursday, July 28, 6:45 – 9 pm | Bring your friends for trivia, pizzas and prizes | Grades 6 – 12 | Call us to register your team. Other programs: Travel Checkers Craft, Paws for Reading with Buster and Paco, Tie Dye with Arlene, Jewelry with Amy. Call for details

Finkelstein Library

Knitting & Crocheting Circle - 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 - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission. August 3 at 1:30pm – Chariots of Fire (1981). August 17 at 1:30pm – Hail Caesar! (2016). August 31 at 1:30pm – Casablanca (1942) Music on a Sunday Afternoon - Winds, Strings and Beats - free admission. Ragas, the classical melodies of India are in tune with nature. They are appropriate for the season of the year and have a great power to impart peace and joy. The concert will be performed by an accomplished trio of musicians; they will present you an afternoon of sublime music of eastern Mystics. Steve Gorn on bansuri – bamboo flute, Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury on sitar – 18 string instrument, Naren Budhakar on tabla – drums.

Hopper House

EXHIBITIONS DAVID LACHAPELLE: GAS STATIONS Through September 11,. The Edward Hopper House Art Center is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by David LaChapelle through September 11 at 82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY. The exhibition will comprise six large-scale photographs from LaChapelle’s Gas Station series. Inspired in part by Edward Hopper’s painting Gas (1940), LaChapelle created scale models using common, found objects, which he then photographed on location in the rainforest of Maui. The natural landscape of the rainforest envelops the fabricated structures of the gas stations, acting at once as a generative force and a destructive one. The work is a commentary on the reliance on fossil fuels and, as he says, “the absurdity of our attempts to harness nature.” Born in Hartford, CT, in 1963, LaChapelle’s photography career took hold in the early 1980s, when Andy Warhol gave him his first job at Interview Magazine. LaChapelle gained notoriety for his celebrity photographs, music videos, and films before returning to his roots in fine art photography. His recent work, which combines hyper-realistic imagery with social messages, evokes popular culture and the work of masters from art history, from Hopper to Ed Ruscha. LaChapelle’s work can be found in museums and prestigious collections throughout the world, and he has exhibited extensively at such renowned institutions as Musée D’Orsay, Paris; the Brooklyn Museum, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei; the Tel Aviv Museum of Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); The National Portrait Gallery, London; and the Fotographfiska Museet, Stockholm, Sweden. LaChapelle lives and works in Maui, Hawaii. SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN 2016: JAMES TYLER & SANTI HITORANGI Through October 23. The Edward Hopper House is pleased to present Sculpture in the Garden 2016 featuring the work of James Tyler and Santi Hitorangi. James Tyler is exhibiting his Brickhead Assemblage sculptures. The Brickhead installations are unique colossal heads that invite us to iden-

tify with the world’s ceramic heritages. They bring today’s faces together with pre-Columbian, South American, Native American, Asian, African, and Western influences. For ancient peoples, colossal stone and clay heads, often symbolized their connections with the spirits they worshipped, and these, in turn, often represented the elements, such as rain and sun, or other larger-than-life phenomena, such as death and love. For the Brickhead Assemblages, elements of Tyler’s larger Colossus and Brickhead series are combined with the found object assembly techniques more often associated with the works of folk or ‘outsider’ artists. Santi Hitorangi is showing some of his carved stone sculptures. As a member of the Hitorangi Atan clan from his native Rapa Nui (Easter Island), he learned the traditional art of sculpting. His clan was known to be the carvers of thousands of Moai (colossal rock statues) that were made from volcanic rock, which can still be found on the island. In 1998, Hitorangi appeared in the NOVA series, “The Lost Empires,” for which he sculpted a full-scale replica of a Moai. In Rapa Nui’s struggle to gain self-determination, he represents their community in various international forums, including the United Nations and Rio+20. EDWARD HOPPER: EARLY WORK AND MEMORABILIA - Ongoing in the Sanborn Gallery. Early drawings, paintings, and etchings, together with memorabilia, including model boats made by Hopper, paint boxes, a palette and easel, are presented on an ongoing basis. PROGRAMS & EVENTS MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES • Thursday, August 4 - Bill Crow Quartet •Thursday, August 11 - David Budway Quartet. Please bring a lawn chair. Refreshments available. Rain location Grace Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY. FILM AND MUSIC IN THE GARDEN - Steven Bernstein and the Millennial Territory Orchestra meet Laurel & Hardy. Monday, August 1, 8 PM A fusion of classic jazz and comic film for the family! The spirit of the 1920s shines through in the witty arrangements of Steve Bernstein’s versatile nine-piece New York based MTO as they play scores to 3 side-splitting Laurel and Hardy films. Please bring lawn chair. $35 general ticket

price; $20 Hopper House members and students; free for 10 years and under. FIRST FRIDAYS Friday, August 5 - 6 PM: Reception for Artist of the Month: Norman Galinsky 7 PM: Film screening: Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters, directed by Ben Shapiro (2012, run time 1:17). A close up portrait of the acclaimed photographer, who, like David LaChapelle (the current exhibition on view), creates large-scale staged photographs that recall Edward Hopper’s ambiguous narratives and strong cinematic lighting. SECOND SUNDAYS FAMILY PROGRAMS Families are invited to come on the Second Sunday of each month to participate in an engaging workshop led by artists. The program will be “drop in” between 1 and 3 PM, and the materials fee will require a $5 contribution from Members and $7 for non-Members. August 14, Photo Sets by Scribble Art Workshop Story board, sketch and build your own set for photography in the Garden, what stories can you tell through your set design.

Nyack Library

Adult Programs (Please Register for ALL Adult Programs at 845-358-3370 ext. 214) Eternal Summer - Gardens in Art. Tuesday, August 02, 6:30-7:45 pm. Wander vicariously through fabulous private gardens, from ancient to medieval, brought to you by the art and plants of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters. Presenter: Michael Norris, Ph.D., former museum educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers an hour long slide conversation about art in our local museums. Cities of Beauty - Images of Cultures Around the World. Wednesday, August 24, 6:30- 7:45 pm. “Some great cities of Europe, such as Paris, Rome, Florence,Venice and Barcelona, are famous for their association with beauty and romance. Kissing your lover under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, floating together in a gondola on the Grand Canal of Venice, while the gondolier sings passionate songs in Italian, strolling hand in hand by the beautiful Trevi Fountain in Rome at night, gazing upon the spectacular architecture of Barcelona....Barry Kass, photographer and Professor of Anthropology at SUNY Orange, will take us on a tour of these wonderful cities of Europe.” A brief bio: Professor emeritus Barry Kass, a noted educator residing in the Hudson Valley, has taught

college courses in Anthropology, Archeology, Human Geography, and Sociology at SUNY Orange in Middletown, NY, for over 45 years. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, and has led many overseas travel-learn groups for the college. He is also an experienced photographer, and has had many of his photos from exotic locales published in textbooks and articles in Anthropology and other fields. Prof. Kass’ photos have been exhibited in the offices of the American Anthropological Association in Arlington, Virginia, as well as in the Museum of Civilization in Quebec, and the Museum of Natural History in Paris. His photo collection can be viewed at www.imagesofanthropology.com. Children’s Programs (Please Register for ALL Children’s Programs at 845-358-3370 ext. 228) On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! - 2016 Summer Reading Program. Our children’s summer reading program is in full swing and it’s not too late to join the fun! Stop by or call us at (845) 358 - 3370, ext. 228 for more information Teen’s Programs (Please Register for ALL Teen Programs at 845-358-3370 ext. 236) SAT/ACT Writing/English Workshop and Practice Test Review w/ Trevor Hochman. Tuesday, August 09. 6:15 PM - 7:45 PM. The Nyack Library - Trustee’s Conference Room Teen SAT Practice Test - Saturday, August 13. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The Nyack Library Community/Meeting Room

Orangeburg Library

Travel to Cuba -- Tuesday August 2 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Travel writer Rick Feingold will discuss Cuban baseball, classic Cuban music as well as places to stay and eat. Cuban appetizers will be served. Line Dancing with Patty -- Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30 to 7:30 PM.Come out and join the fun. Learn the basic steps of a grapevine, toe struts, jazz box and more. No partner needed. How to Write Articles for Fun & Profit -Thursday, August 11 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Tom Riley will teach you how to gain writing experience and money writing for local publications and the internet. Mad Science at the Library -- Thursday, 2 to 3 PM. Che-Mystery for Grades K to 5. Call Orangeburg Library to register 845-359-2244

ext. 10. Music Together -- Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Innovative music and movement programs for ages 5 and younger. Call Orangeburg Library to register 845-359-2244 ext. 10.

Piermont Library

August Art Exhibit: Back to Circle by Stephanie S. Lee. For the month of August, the Library presents Stephanie S. Lee’s exhibition Back to Circle, a collection of 15 paintings inspired by the circle which often appears in Korean folk art paintings symbolizing the sun and moon. Lee explains that she believes the circle is the most complete and perfect shape, as it encompasses harmony and reincarnation. Read more about this artist and her work at piermontlibrary.org Toddler Story Time - Mondays, August 1, 8 & 15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. (Limited to the first 15 children who arrive for each time slot.) Wednesday, August 3, 7:30 p.m. Monthly meeting of the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library Board of Trustees End of Summer Reading Pizza Party Thursday, August 4, 6 p.m. Summer reading club members age 3 – 12 with their families and caregivers celebrate all they’ve read with pizza and prizes. Friday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. First Friday Film Series presents: Lost in Translation (2003) 1hr 41 min. Almost the definition of a small film, there are really only two stars and hardly any plot. Spoiler: they almost have an affair, then don’t. And yet this story of a young wife abandoned by her distracted husband and a washed up movie star in Japan filming a liquor ad is so beautiful and full of longing it just might break your heart. Two lost souls wander about in the bizarre insulated world of a luxury hotel in Tokyo, running into each other at odd hours (jet lag) and in even odder scenarios. Visit piermontlibrary.org for more information on this film. Bilingual (Spanish-English) Story Time Saturdays through August 13, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Cuentos Bilingües (Español - Inglés) - Todos los Sábados comenzando el 16 de Julio hasta el 13 de Agosto desde las 10:30 hasta las 11:30 a.m. Es adecuado para niños de 3 años y adelante Family Bingo Night - Thursday, August 11, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Kids 5 and up with an adult. Come in for Bingo fun with snacks and prizes. Call 359-4595 to register. Family Movie Night: Snow Dogs [PG] 99

mins. Friday, August 12, 7 p.m. Call 359-4595 to register. Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m. Book Discussion Group. A lively book discussion group meets the third Wednesday of every month in the library’s conference room. New members are always welcome. August’s book selection is: Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen Board Game Night for Children and Adults Thursday, August 18, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come in and play Monopoly, Life, Scrabble, Chutes & Ladders, and Trouble or bring in your favorite game to share. Call 3594595 to register. Monthly Music Together with Catherine Moon Rubin. Tuesday, August 23, 11:45 a.m. Music education for parents and young children. Piermont Adult Summer Reading 2016 Exercise Your Mind: Read. Fridays through August 26th. Adults and 18 and older are invited to fill out a raffle entry for each book you read this summer to enter for your chance to win. One weekly prize will be awarded every Friday until August 26. Prizes include donations from Valentina Salon, Mani & Pedi, Betsy Franco Feeney Photography, Gitana Rosa Gallery, and Hudson View Dental (Dr. Ruba)

Valley Cottage Library

PHOTO CONTEST - Summer in Valley Cottage. We want to fill the gallery from September 1-28 with photos taken of our town by VC and Nyack School District residents! Show us the beauty of Valley Cottage with pictures of people, places and things in black & white or color. Submit YOUR 8x10 or 11x14 photo(s) mounted on/or in a WHITE matte board by Aug. 15 to the Information Desk. Include on back of board your name, email address, where it was taken and when. Reception: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1-3pm. INNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT RECEPTION.RULES: 1. Must be taken this summer and in Valley Cottage. 2. Photos must be mounted on/or in 11x14 or 16x20 WHITE matte board. 3. Photo must stay on wall until Sept. 29. 4. You must be a Nyack School District resident. In Our Gallery August 1-28: WATER - Corinne McGeorge Reception: Aug. 6 from 1-3pm. Speaker: Harriet Cornell’ Wednesday Matinee Movies at 2pm: Aug. 3: Brooklyn; Aug. 10: Hail, Caesar!; Aug. 17: A

Walk in the Woods; Aug. 24: The Revenant. Aug. 31: Best of Enemies Finding Peace through Meditation - Thursdays at 10:30am: Experience deep relaxation and peace with music, mindfulness and other simple tools you can use in your daily life. Meditation can be effortless and deeply nourishing. All levels welcome. Carole Brill, instructor, has been meditating for over 30 years. Nyack School District residents: $5. Out-of-District: $10 per class. Registration required. Open Mah Jongg Play - Mondays from 2-4:30pm. Mah-jongg lovers, come join your fellow mahjong enthusiasts for a fun afternoon of mah-jongg play. No registration is required, just bring your own game equipment. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and experts. All are welcome to attend. NY Blood Center – Blood Drive. Monday, Aug. 1 from 1-7pm. Come in any time between 1-7pm to donate blood. TALK ABOUT BOOKS! Adult Summer Reading Club: EXERCISE YOUR MIND... READ!! Adults, flex those reading muscles! Summer reading is not just for kids! JOIN OUR READING CLUB! Read books and submit reviews for your chance to win weekly prizes and be entered into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING. Don’t delay! Run on over to the Information Desk now to register. GRAND PRIZE: KINDLE FIRE. Valley Cottage Writes: Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7pm. Join our librarian, Sean, for an informal monthly discussion about writing, featuring writing prompts and exercises to beat the block. Participants will actively engage with written word to garner a deeper appreciation for the writing process and its output. Librarian-Led Daytime Discussion: Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 2pm. After the Parade by Lori Ostlund Get Graphic! on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7pm – The Influencing Machine by Brooke Glad and Josh Neufeld. Join librarians Sean and Katie for a graphic novel book discussion. The Book and Pub Club: Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7pm – Mr. Splitfoot by Samantha Hunt. Meet at: Olive’s 118 Main St., Nyack Scholar-led Discussion: BOOK-TO-MOVIE. Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7pm – The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham. Discussion led by Dr. Vara Neverow. See the Movies: Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:30pm: the 1946 version starring Tyrone Power. Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6:30pm: the 1984 version starring Bill Murray

Book Talk Café, Monday, Aug. 29 at 7pm. Let’s wrap up our Adult Summer Reading program! Come for dessert and conversation to your favorite café. We’ll each get a chance to recommend a favorite book read and share what we’ve loved. Plus, as always, you’ll get more great resources and our GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced! Technology Training - Want to learn how to use your computer or digital device? Our librarians can help Nyack School District residents learn a variety of technological skills including beginner computer orientation, e-readers and e-books, email, Facebook, Goodreads, digital magazines and more. Call us to set up a oneon-one appointment. Holiday Craft Fair - Artisans Wanted! Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10am - 4:30pm. Valley Cottage Library is hosting its 2nd annual craft show. We are looking for artisans who are proficient in their craft. This is a juried show. If you are interested in selling your craft, please send 10 photos of your work to jmcnally@rcls. org with your contact information. If you are accepted we will contact you. Cost for a space is $25 FOR TEENS Intro to Portrait Photography, Monday, August 1, 6:30-8:30pm. Join us for an interactive class to explore the essentials of portrait photography. Learn how to make use of different focal lengths, f-stops and lighting setups to create different types of images. No equipment or previous experience is required. Random Fandom Lock-in, Friday, August 12, 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a VCL Random Fandom lock-in! Celebrate your favorite fandoms with lasertag, food and other activities! Cosplay strongly encouraged! Tickets will be available at the reference desk beginning July 15. A parental consent form will be required.

West Nyack Free Library

Congers resident, Jane Aguilar Murphy, will be displaying her Wildlife/Nature Photographs during the month of August at the West Nyack Library in the Community Room. The Community Room is located on the lobby floor to the left just pass the display cabinets.

Other Events

Helen Hayes Hospital and the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation, along with the Town of Haverstraw, are teaming up to present the 2016 Helen Hayes Hospital Classic Race on Sunday,

October 16th at Bowline Point Park. The inspirational annual event will bring together runners, handcyclists, wheelchair racers, and other athletes of all abilities to raise community awareness and to benefit the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. This year marks the first since the Classic’s 1983 inception that the race will be held completely off hospital grounds, allowing for the expansion of the race to include a 5k, 10k, and Fun Run, as well as a family fun day. Top finisher awards will be presented to racers in a number of categories, including male and female runners, handcyclists, and wheelchair racers. For the third year, the Niles M. Davies Jr. Kids Cup will also be awarded to the Fun Run winner in honor of one of the Classic’s staunchest supporters, the late Niles M. Davies, Jr. Family fun day activities will include pumpkin painting, costumed character meet and greets, games, refreshments, prize/raffle opportunities and more. Entrance to the family fun day may be purchased separately or in conjunction with race registration for $10. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. The Foundation supports an array of patient programs, services and research at the physical rehabilitation hospital. For race registration details, including fees, the race day schedule and registration deadlines, visit http://helenhayeshospital.org/hhh-2016-classic-race/ or call the HHH Public Relations Department at 845-786-4225. On-line registration is available at MailScanner has detected definite fraud in the website at “bit.ly”. Do not trust this website: http://bit.ly/HelenHayesRun2016. past/forward - through November 13. Tuesdays 10-2pm, Sundays 1-4 pm. If we consider that Old = Opportunity, the Town of Orangetown can look back on a history of achievement as well as some significant losses. Interpreting the past requires a kind of literary imagination. A beautiful vintage object can contain a magical presence all its own. The architecture and attributes of the past can serve as inspiration for contemporary artists. Living with the past enriches our lives immeasurably. The notion of caring is embodied in the definition of preservation. What is built, what is demolished, what is preserved – all determines the character and future of the town. As an area identified as ’Rich in History‘ – efforts made to preserve that history here have been history making on their own. When the Tappan Historic Area was adopted by the Orangetown Town Board in 1965, it was the first such

designations in the State of New York. The Palisades Historic Area soon followed. Many buildings in the town have achieved the status of being included in the National Register of Historic Places. This work was championed by a cadre of local history superstars who worked tirelessly to preserve the unique character of the town for future generations. Sustaining the Palisades, the Sparkill Creek, Clausland Mountain and our Hudson River greenspaces has also helped to maintain the unique balance we enjoy today. Vigilance, however, is required as we consider what we have lost. The majestic Salisbury Manor and graceful Lent House are just two examples of major losses suffered by our historic infrastructure. With past/forward we invite the viewer to consider what is old in a new way: Imaginative interpretive sculpture that takes inspiration from classical architectural detail by the young Dutch artist Nynke Koster, The riveting documentary film, ‘This Place Matters’ by local filmmaker Tina Traster, Bits and pieces of the past, preserved, protected, reimagined, Stories of treasures saved (the Seth House), lost (the Lent House) and re-emerging (the John Greene House) just begin the conversation. Preserving the past never gets old; it allows for a continuity of place. It opens the door to the future.I

Wining and Dining

8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-5353315. www.alainsbistro.com. Agnello’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria - 170 Main St., New City. 845 639 5373. Alfredo’s Restaurant - 189 S. Main Street, New City. 634-3300. AquaTerra Grille - 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-920-1340. Babe’s - 73 E. Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw. 429-8647. Banchetto Feast - 75 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-624-3070. Big Red Tomato - 9 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-269-3746. Bin 41 - 41 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845)735-4111. Bolzano Family Restaurant - 75 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-268-9671. Bon Giovanni - 61 E. Main Street, Ramsey, NJ. 201-825-1111. Bourbon Street of Nyack – 132 Main Street, Nyack.. 727-4954. Broadway Bistro - 3 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-8361. Caesar’s Grill - 120 West Ramapo Road (Rte 202), Garnerville. 845-262-1022. Casa del Sol – 104 Main Street, Nyack. 353-9100. Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub - 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 3582801 Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta - 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184.. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill - 366 Route 202, Pomona. 845-354-2139. Grille Room at Patriot Hills - 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Hudson House - 134 Main Street, Nyack. 353-1355. American & Continental cuisine. Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw

Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Jolie’s - 4 New Valley Road, New City. 845709-6733. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845-638-2202 La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. La Terrazza Restaurant - 291 S. Main St., New City. 845-638-0757. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. Marcello’s Ristorante - 21 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. 357-9108. Mariella’s Pizzeria - 41 New Main St., Haverstraw. 845 429 5220. Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant - 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845 727 3939. Mt. Ivy Cafe - 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. Nyack Sushi - 18 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 348-1689. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 358-1160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille, 100 Orane Ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 369-1313. 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. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. Sheeran’s Restaurant & Pub - 337 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. 845 429 6190. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900.

Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Sugi 303 Japanese Steakhouse - 97 S. Route 303, Congers. 845-267-2168. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 358-3583. 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. 353-3200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm Xaviar’s Restaurant of Piermont - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 359-7007.

Caterers

Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center - 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000 Town & Country Caterers - 845-2689291.

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Music

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

Shopping & Business Guide 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. Promenade at Palisades - 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. 359-7870. FountainView - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 845-253-1800, 1-800-488-6500. Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill - 582 Veterans Memorial Dr., Pearl River. 735-6846.

Attorneys

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

Automobiles & Motorbikes

202 Collision - 16 Wayne Avenue, Suffern, N.Y. 845-368-0040. Castrol Premium Lube - 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845-348-7095. 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. Luke’s Auto Body - 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.

Antiques/Collectibles

Colin Holmes - Home, Garden & Gifts - 13 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-2565

Banks

Hudson Valley Bank - 254 S. Main Street, New City/ 4 Executive Blvd, Suffern. Palisades Federal Credit Union - 300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-602-4242.

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 4992080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. European Wax Center - 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Rd, Pearl River. 845-735-2610. Lief Beauty Boutique - 85 S. Broadway, Suite 7, Nyack. 845-641-9540. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845-708-5878.

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

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. Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp - 3034 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.

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

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. tbsrockland.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County - 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. www.uurocklandny.com

Cleaning

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

Clothing

Dusty Rose - 170 South Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-1133. Gena Lisa Lingerie, 17 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4400. Maria Luisa - 77 South Broadway, Nyack. 3534122. Women’s clothing and accessories. ML Gifts Accessories - 75 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.

Computer

EagleTech - 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845-735-1381. Geezer Geeks - 727-1176. New Vision Technologies - (845) 353-HELP. www.newVtech.com Nyack Computer - 348-9898.

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 - 845-3655242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448.

Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-7352245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Johnny FixIt - www.johnnyfixit.com. 845-2441776. Peluso Construction - 845-638-6210. www. pelusoinc.com. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz.

CPA

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

Education

Rockland Teacher Center Institute - 845942-7600.

Dance Studio

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

Dentists/Orthodontics.

A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland - 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. Dr. Todd W. Auerbach - 17 Squadron Blvd., Suite 100, New City. 845-512-3054. Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, LLC - 2 Executive Blvd, Suite 307, Suffern, NY 10901. 845-6525358. Web site : www.bernsteinsmiles.com.8 Nyack Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Rte. 9W, Suite 101, Nyack. 845-5128434. Rockland Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics - 238 North Main St., New City. 845 634 8900. Smile For Life Family & Cosmetic Dental 27 Townline Road, Pearl River. (845) 623-4848. Stony Point Dental, PC - 32 S. Liberty Dr., Stony Point. (845) 942-1600. www.stonypointdental.com TLC Dental of Rockland, 2 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 418, West Nyack. 845-358-3305. TLCSmile.com.

Doctors

Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nan-

uet. 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. Donald Edelschick - 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, new City - 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-6230026. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (914) 414-8355. 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. 845-825-1053.

Eyecare

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

Fencing

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

Financial Advice

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

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment

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

Flowers and Plants

Schweizer/Dykstra Beautiful Flowers - 165 North Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-735-4079. Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 60 Sickletown Road, Pearl River.

Funeral Homes

A.E. Brown Funeral Directors - 201 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-425-1911 or 845589-0997. George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home - 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-4296665. Sorce Funeral Home - 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

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. 845-499-2080 Christine Cordey Salon - 66 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845 675 7950. D. Anthony Hair Studio - 53 Hudson Avenue, Suite 102, Nyack. 845-535-3900. DSZ Barbers Inc - 140 Main St., Nyack. 845348-1500. Halo Hair & Color Group - 4 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4802. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd, New City. 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 - 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 945-735-3277.

Health Care

A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024 www.homeaides.org. Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care. 845-608-7559. VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FOR-VSNW.

Health and Fitness

Body Bank Fitness - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-499-2366. Craig Caliciotti - Hypnotherapist. 11 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Pomona. 845-323-2766, Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. European Wax Center - 186 N. Main St., Suite 0596, New City. 845-634-9299. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. Inspire Pilates & Fitness - 135 Erie Street, 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. 845623-6140.

Massage Envy Spa - Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack Integrated Health Services - 42 Main St., Suite 203, Nyack. 845-353-3267. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 3580245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Premier Fitness - 430 Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet. 920-0501. Rockland Vein Center - 5 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-5200. Sanctuary Yoga Studios - 132 Park Avenue, 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 - 845268-5122. Pomona - 845 354-7921. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694.

Home Improvement

Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Fireplaces by Design, 120 Rte 59, Hillburn - 357-6062. Minh’s Painting & Contracting - 845-4297384. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - 845-535-9249.

Home and Furniture

Ceramic Harmony Design - 149A S. Middletown 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. Furniture Medic - 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-547-2324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - - 845-535-9249.

Home Inspections

Home Inspection Services - (845) 8214063. www.abetheinspector.com.

Hotels

West Gate Inn Nyack - 26 Route 59, Nyack. 845-358-8100. Walking distance to Nyack’s arts, crafts, antique shops and restaurants. www.westgateinnnyack.com Candlewood Suites - 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. (845)371-4445. Time Nyack Hotel - - 400 High Avenue,

Nyack. 845-675-8700.

Insurance

Allstate Don Dietrich Inc - 240 Main Street, Nyack. 845 353 2244. Allstate Insurance - Maureen Harrison - 164 Rte 304, Bardonia. 623-6560.. Bauer-Crowley - 643 Main Street, Sparkill. 359-4114. Franchino Agency - 383 South Main St., New City. 845 634 2499. Debbie McGuinness, State Farm, 75 Lake Road, Congers. 267-2900. Jeff Napel - GE Financial, LTC. 638-3741. www. ltcpro1.com.

Interior Decorating

Decorator for a Day (or by the hour) - Recommended by WOR and WABC radio. Phone: (845) 358-6577, (800) 443-1499 or www.decoratorforadayny.com Interiors by M - 201 927 6344 or 201 575 5199.

Investment Broker

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

Jewelry & Accessories

Barry’s Estate Jewelry - 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. Mary-Anne’s Jewelry - 68 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-634-1335. Original Designs - 187 S. Main Street, New City. 634-1335. Saundra Messinger - 38 High Avenue, Nyack. 845-512-8862. customerservice@saundramessinger.com. The Jewelry Gallery - 32 South Liberty Drive (Rte 9W), Stony Point. 429-2613.

Kitchens

EZ Kitchen & Bath - 301 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7123. Rockland Kitchens - 55 West Railroad Ave., Garnerville. 845-429-6700. Designer Kitchens by Schneider - 34-F West Washington Ave., Pearl River. 845-735-4040.

Landscapers/Trees

Curti’s Landscaping - 845-627-2491. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880. Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping - 845-6273880.

Nu Age Tree & Lawn Care - 845-741-1418.

Nyack. 358-0688.

Limousine Service

Photography

Moving Companies

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

Grande Central Showroom - 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845 573 0080. Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating - 845 353 17 Valley Road, Spring48.. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air - 845-942-4700, 845-553-9051.

Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 7701204. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664. Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. The Henry Apartments - 103 Hillside Terrace, Pomona. 844 656 5433. Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 845-353-4250. Ewa Front - Cell 845 274 4474. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Lydecker Realty - The Corner of Main and Franklin, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914 629 8581. John Lynch - Keller Williams - 845-639-0300. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596 0495. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty - 845-216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845-3590489. Rand Commercial Services - 268 S. Main St., Suite B, New City. 845 770 1280. Better Homes & Gardens/ Rand Realty – 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty - 19 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735-3020. Karen Steffanato - Keller Williams. Cell: 914263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Walnut Hill Apartments - 845-429-3033. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Music Lessons

Psychotherapist

Roofing & Siding

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

Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main Street, Nyack. 845 500 8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families /Nyack/ 914582-6725

Pet Care

Real Estate

Schools, Camps & Day Care.

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

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

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

Medical Services

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

Mortgages

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

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

Networking

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

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street,

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

Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-5789898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010.

Picture Frame Shop

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

Plastic Surgery

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

Plumbing & Heating

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. Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. 914 715 5675.

Edward Corey Roofing - 845-358-5848. www.edcorey.com. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003.

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

Security Systems

Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845

623 0005. Bullet Security - 400 E. Rte 59, Nanuet. 6270300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900.

Shower Doors & Mirrors

Cooks Glass Work - 15 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt. 845-359-9339. www.cooksglass.com.

Skiing

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

Solar Energy

Infinity Solar Systems - 46 Walter St., Pearl River. 845 200 3706. ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation. 845-708-0800.

Specialty Shops

Bob’s Art & Framing - 191 S. Main St., New City. 845-634-6933. Danu Gallery - 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Design Air - 120 Rte 59, Hillburn. 357-3580. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 3532126. Squash Blossom - 49 Burd Street, Nyack. 353-0550. Authentic American Indian jewelry.

Special Services

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998.

Double Take Promotions & Printing - 845 598 3175. www.doubletakepp.com 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 - 845-2382532 Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. New York Event Sounds - 914-419-3293, 914-353-3046. New York Fire Water Mold - 914-365-0283. nyfirewatermold.com. Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Practice Perfect - 845 547 0457. practicepefectprep.com. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet.

Special Organizations

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. VCS Inc. - 77 S. Main Street, New City. 6345729.

Get your business listed in our Guide for 12 MONTHS Price - just $250 for a whole year! Email business name, address, telephone number and website to us at rivertown2000@gmail.com 74

Tax & Accounting

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

Theaters

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

Thrift Shops

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

TMJ/TMD Doctor

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

Travel

Anywhere Travel - 151 South Main St., Suite 106, New City. 845-634-8770. Go Away Travel - 353-3447.

Veterinarians

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

Water Systems

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

Wedding Locations

Falkirk Estate and Country Club - 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY. 845-928-8060 Paramount Country Club, New City. 845634-4626. 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. 268-0463.