Rivertown Magazine, December, 2018 by Rivertown Magazine

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MLS 4839023. 75 Lakeview Drive Great getaway retreat MLS 4834304. 36 Prospect St. Unit 2. Make this bright MLS 4849056. 36 Prospect St. Unit 1.Quaint 1 bedor year round home in Tomkins Lake Colony; private lake, swimming/lifeguard, boating and clubhouse, only 45 minutes from the ment boasts regal columns in the main living area, gleaming hardcity . Totally renovated Colonial nestled on 1.4 acres, in-ground has been totally renovated from kitchen to baths. Just a few steps for cozy winter nights. away gets you to the restaurants and boutique shops in the village of Nyack, the Palisades Center, The Shops at Nanuet and buses traveling to Manhattan.

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and stunning library - no detail has been overlooked. Features of this home include large entry foyer, living rm with coffered ceiling and stained glass windows, and stunning library with original pocket doors and built-in wood panels - ready to house your rare book collection. The spacious dining room features built-in cabinets and cozy wood fplc - great for special occasions. The updated kitchen complete with breakfast rm

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YOU NEVER KNOW... where you’ll see Rivertown. From Vienna to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean..

ARTIST’S DELIGHT - You’ll love this modern artistic masterpiece, tucked away in the hills and mountains of New City.

TEA FOR TWO - OR TWENTY - Enjoy the delicious Victorian teas at the historic Brick-

town Inn in Haverstraw.

A GREAT CATCH - C & M Seafood Store is part of the legendary Gilligans - and it’s the perfect place to find the very best seafood in the county.

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO...Check out the talented Connolly real estate team.

GIVE YOUR HOME A FACE LIFT - Thanks to the talented Frank Fuchs Construction.

TOP DRAWER - Nyack’s legendary Bill Batson has just published his second book of fabulous sketches. A great gift for the Holidays.

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SULTRY SUFFERN - This hot home is a great value and in a wonderful location.

LEGAL EAGLES - Desiree de Moya and her team can solve all your legal problems.

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EMERGENCY HELP - Walk-In Medical Urgent Care in New City is always there for you.

LOCAL HERO - North Rockland Chamber of Commerce picks A & N Rappaport Locksmith as the business of the year.

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PLUMB GOOD - Grande Central Plumbing is one of the finest plumbing supply stores in our area.

STAY TUNED - Blankfest music festival is back for another wonderful event to help the homeless.

BOYS AND GHOULS - Nyack’s annual Halloween Parade attracted more than 20,000 fans for an amazing night of scary fun.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER - Rivertown’s monthly Exchange was at the aptly named Rivertown Taphouse in Piermont.

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Happy Birthday to Rivertown: The Rivertown adventure started just over 18 years ago. Almost literally I woke up one morning and said to myself: “I’m going to start my own magazine.” I knew it would be called Rivertown, because I lived in one of the most beautiful Rivertowns. The first issue was known simply as NYACK Rivertown. After a few months, we knew we had a hit on our hands. My best friend Kevin and I did the editorial work and the family sold advertising. Soon the magazine was known simply as Rivertown. Not only did I do most of the editorial, but I also delivered the magazines all over the county from the back of my car - making sure I ended my deliveries at a welcoming waterhole. For thirty years I’d been the editor of celebrity magazines and scandal sheets both in England and America. In fact I came to America because a young magazine owner called Rupert Murdoch heard about me and said: “Do you want to work in Amereica?” The answer of course was YES YES YES. At the Star magazine, I got the first tipoff about President Clinton’s affair with a young intern called Monica Lewinsky. During the OJ Simpson trial, OJ’s legal team phoned me up several times a week trying to persuade me that OJ was innocent. Among the many celebrity callers Barbara Walters, Liz Taylor, and even Bill Cosby. (begging me not to run a story about his love life). And a personal letter from President George Bush because he’d loved a story we did about him. At the National Enquirer, I’d really written a story that invisible space aliens are living amongst us. (OK, that wasn’t quite true). So old friends like Nyack Mayor Terrry Hekker were worried that I’d have stories about Big Foot stalking Rockland Lake. I thought about it, but I couldn’t find a trace

of Bigfoot anywhere. Of course there were lots of celebrities in the county, but I treated them very kindly. Looking back at that first issue I’m pleasantly surprised by what was in it: • Why the beautiful people love Nyack • Sinfully delicious desserts from Nyack’s top restaurants. Among the great restaurants that are still around - Temptations and Hudson House.. • Mr Pickwick’s diet: Lose 40 lbs. (Mr Pickwick owns the legendary book store in Nyack. • And Whassup - 12 page guide to everything in Nyack. A lot has happened in those 18 years. But it always amazes me how many people know the magazine - and me and my wife Candice. We were on vacation in Florida. Candice said; “Well, at least nobody here know who we are.” At that moment, a total stranger came up to us and said: “I know you - you’re Rivertown”. I went into a Spanish school and the teacher said: “I know you - you’re El Loco.” And it still happens. In Walgreens, the sales clerk who was in his twenties said: “I love your column. When I read about you and Candice getting married in a kilt, I laughed my socks off.” Yes, that was a wonderful memorable day. But I didn’t think my kilt was THAT funny. Candice jokes that she can’t even go to the local supermarket without making sure she has her hair and makeup just right. And the Rivertown adventure isn’t over. Stay tuned for some exciting news in the coming months! We’ve only just begun. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you.

Phil Bunton

Rivertown

Gary’s Gutter Service Hero of the Month

Magazine Vol. 19, Issue 12

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

Rockland County resident Randi Colton was honored as Gary’s Gutter Services and Rivertown Magazine’s December 2018 Hero of the Month as the founder of FitChick CPR. She was presented with a plaque in her honor by Gary Parahus, the owner of Gary’s Gutter Services at The Black Bull Italian Steakhouse & Seafood in New City. She has almost 30 years experience in teaching CPR and has been teaching First Aid for almost 15 years. She took an interest in CPR when she was a Junior in High School. Since then many of her students have saved countless lives in the performance of their duties and while off-duty. Randi has personally rendered CPR in lifesaving incidents in her own life. She recently used her lifesaving skills to save a 69 year old man who had gone into cardiac arrest. Randi is a Certified CPR Instructor. She offers a wide variety of custom classes for the community in CPR/AED and First Aid. She is affiliated with The Valley Hospital Emergency Life Support Training Center in Ridgewood, NJ. Randi is also certified through many national health and fitness organizations, including the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council of Exercise (ACE). and the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She also is a graduate of Hilton Johnson Productions, Inc. Health Coaching Training Program and many other associations and organizations. Randi lives in Sloatsburg with her husband Brian and their two sons, Jacob and Sam, and their dog, Chappy. As a family they are all involved in scouting, Randi is currently the Adult Training Coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 97 based in New City. When Randi is not teaching people how to save lives, she sits on several volunteer boards, for both Leadership Rockland and Keep Rockland Beautiful (KRB). She also volunteers at the Sloatsburg Food Pantry. In her free time, Randi enjoys spending time with her family camping and hiking. She enjoys the martial arts where she is currently preparing to earn her Black Belt in Karate within the next few months. If you are interested in Learning CPR or First Aid please call Randi at 914-584-1253 or Email her at at randi@fitChickCPR.com. You can access her web site at www.FitChickCPR.com.

Dear Readers. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May your holidays be decorated with everything beautiful and I hope you have good health. I want to share with you a commercial space I am involved with. My client, Tanya, who is my fabulous hair designer and owns Toria Hair Salon in Blauvelt had me in for a consult for her new hair salon lighting situation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s her second hair salon and she has done an incredibly great job creating a contemporary look. However she had questions about the lighting. She renovated her salon but kept the fluorescent ceiling fixtures. The lighting is good but is not attractive. I suggested she use the same size fixtures that give off the cool that she needs for hair coloring. She should purchase egg crate covered fixtures. They come in a variety of different finishes and styles. They are very affordable and attractive. It will improve the salonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look by 100 percent. Keep these lighting fixtures in mind for your own use especially for the kitchen and basements. Now for her next important issue. Her front glass door flanked with two

Prominent interior designer Candice A. Boyle, Decorator for a Day, writes every month to help readers with their design and decorating problems. You can email her at cbcreates2014@gmail.com or call her at 845-358-6575 large glass windows. The first thing you see and I wanted to make a simple statement which would bring attention to her salon. We are adding signage to the front door. The Toria logo and phone number so passersby know how to contact her. Now on to the next important issue. Her front glass door flanked by two large windows? Presently there are curtains that that just hang there. Tanya likes lights so I suggested we use tiny white lights pulled tautly which will create a curtain of twinkling light

which will bring attention to her window. It is a simple and clean look. Inexpensive, no heat to the lights and are energy efficient You can use this concept for your holiday windows. Use a staple gun or self adhesive hooks. All can be removed easily after the holidays. As I always remind my clients LIGHTING is the most important detail of all my designs. Once again, I wish you Happy Holiday and all the best in 2019.

The home business tax deduction Entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners have discovered that setting up shop in their home can be a cost-efficient, flexible way run an existing business or get a new one off the ground. A growing number of businesses are staying put in the owner’s home rather than moving into a separate location. Even the many professional, reputable, and aggressively growth-minded companies are joining the ranks of home-based businesses. Several years ago the IRS loosened its position on home office tax deductions. Up until that time it was believed among tax professionals that it would be best to avoid home office tax deductions so not to raise a red flag on a tax return and likely invite IRS scrutiny. This is no longer the case. The IRS changed its position and has given a green light to qualifying home offices. Lets take a look. If your office is located in your home, you may be able to claim a portion of your home expenses such as rent, depreciation, property taxes, utilities, mortgage interest, repairs & maintenance, and insurance as a special deduction when reporting your income taxes. Portions of all of these costs are associated with your business and therefore may be tax deductible. Your business may occupy space in your home for operations, to maintain an administrative office, store inventory, supplies, or records, or to park and maintain vehicles or other equipment. The IRS’s general rule is that if your business qualifies (discussed below), you can deduct a pro rata share of

home business expenses. “Pro rata” simply means a share that’s proportional to the percentage of home space that you use for your business. There are four basic requirements must be met for your home to qualify for a tax deduction: 1. Exclusive Use. You must regularly use part of your home exclusively for conducting business. For example, if you use an extra room to run your business, you can take a home office deduction for that extra room. However, mixed use areas generally do not qualify for a deduction. 2. Regular Use. A specific area of the home must be used for business on a regular basis. Incidental or occasional business use is not regular use. 3. Business Use. The qualifying area must be used for business, not just to “hopefully “make some money. 4. Principal Place of Business. You

must show that you use your home as your principal place of business. If you conduct business at a location outside of your home, but also use your home substantially and regularly to conduct business, you may still qualify for a home office deduction. For example, the space in your home will qualify if it is used for administrative activities and there is no other fixed location where substantial administrative activities are conducted. Homeowners with home businesses face a couple of tax issues if they end up selling their home. However, these rules are relatively easy to understand and generally quite favorable to home business owners. Do not make the mistake of forgoing home office tax deductions due to your fear of tax implications. Ask your CPA whether you qualify for a home office tax deduction. He can help you to maximize this deduction and keep more money in your pocket after taxes. For a full explanation of tax deductions for your home office refer to IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home. Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty-five years. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com. Visit his website, www. joelux.com, for more tax saving ideas and tools, or to subscribe to his free monthly newsletter. Free initial consultations are available to new clients.

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Question: We think we made a big mistake… we listed our home with one of the larger franchise offices. My spouse thought this was the way to go. Thinking a larger agency would bring more buyers, exposure and advertising. After two months on the market we have not had any showings from this office. The agent that has shown it the most is from a smaller “mom and pop” office. This agent is always polite when showing the house. Can we get out of this contract? Answer: Bigger is not always better, names are just names, sometimes it works out better with a “mom and pop” office. The agents that are in your immediate area are more familiar with the homes and usually buyers gravitate to these agents. Can you get out of your contract? I can’t give you that answer, my suggestion is you call the owner/manager of the office you are listed with and explain how you feel, there is a possibility that the manager can step up and figure out ways to give your house more exposure. Remember that price is always the biggest obstacle. Buyers are very savvy today and are the ones who actually determine the price of a home. Good luck!

to work out some sort of plan. Talk to your tax accountant or call someone who is a specialist in short sales and foreclosure before you sign on

with one of them. Make sure it is a legitimate organization and the credentials are there.

Question: I just received a letter in the mail saying if I had problems with my mortgage and have not paid it in 30 days, I should not pay it. Then the bank will would forgive all debts. This sounds too good to be true. Answer: You got it – it is too good to be true! Be aware that these days there are all types of organizations/people that are looking to make fast money. I am sure the letter mentioned a nominal fee. Don’t fall for any of this. If you are having difficulties with your mortgage payment, I recommend you do the following - Call your bank directly and try

You never know where

Anne and Pat Byrne of Pearl River at the Tower Bridge, London while touring Europe with their grandsons, Thomas Donohue of Blauvelt ( age 14) on the left and Connor Darling of Hohokus ( age 12).

Steven Swenson from Bardonia NY, attended the NASCAR Monster Mile race yesterday at Dover International Speedway in Delaware.

Kathy & Billy Stila, of Tomkins Cove, celebrated their upcoming birthdays in St. Lucia.

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Nicole Pace from Garnerville at the Cape of St Vincent in the Algarve region of Portugal.

Justine Veras was on vacation in the Dominican Republic.

Nancy Nicks and Caitlin O’Hara, of Stony Point at Peg- Rosie Matz, Centenarian, celebrates at Dowling Gardens gy’s Cove, Nova Scotia while on Norwegian Cruise Line with family and friends! “Escape” to Maine and Canada.

Carol Krison, Tese Sirakovsky & Roseanne Frascello visiting “The Grand Ole Opry” during a fun trip to Nashville, TN.

Jim & Donna Salemo, Jean Marie & Brian O’Sullivan, Joan & Ed Hefele of Valley Cottage, were in the Badlands of South Dakota.

One-year-old Grace Kalarickal checks out the latest medical news in her favorite magazine.

Allan Rubin of Chestnut Ridge, NY and sons Craig from Israel and Erik from Florida in September 2018 at Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, of Gramercy Pain Management in Pearl River, was surfing in the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. Where is his Rivertown, I can hear you ask. Well, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surfing darnit - he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to get his favorite magazine wet!

Gary Parahus was with his daughter Caroline in Amsterdam, Holland.

Gary Lipton is one of Rockland’s most highly -regarded personal injury attorneys

Story/Photo: Tom Riley Gary Lipton Esq. is one of Rockland’s most highly-regarded personal injury attorneys. What makes him stand out is his caring concern for his clients. Thanks to his empathy, he has established a very successful practice dealing with personal injury matters: slip/trip and fall incidents, auto accidents, assault cases, construction/scaffolding accidents, premise liability accidents, dog bites, bar room assaults, wrongful death and other negligence. He also handles criminal cases: D.U.I, D.W.I., traffic tickets, misdemeanors, felonies, and parole violations. In addition, he deals with commercial cases: real estate, contract disputes, and the opening, closing and sale of corporations. Gary told us: “Our firm focuses on personal injury, business and criminal law. We pride ourselves in effectively evaluating and reasonably resolving cases. “We take a careful and caring consideration of all our clients’ options. We often are able to strategically settle matters without the burden and expense associated with a lengthy and protracted litigation. “The important thing is to make sure the client ends up with what he or she

wants. Part of an attorney’s job is to explain to the client what the appropriate expectation should be,” said Gary. With the able assistance of his staff, the firm’s success is attracting many clients. Gary meets with his clients to discuss their progress and improvements in reaching their established goals. He acknowledges that everyone must progress at his/ her own speed and he approaches the task at hand with a friendly, very down-to-earth attitude. Gary handled a serious personal injury case where his client fell from a scaffold-

ing and impaled himself in four different places. “He almost didn’t make it,” said Gary shaking his head, “but remarkably, he pulled through and he got a very good reward.” Gary is a graduate of Albany Law School and he is certainly experienced after practicing law for 42 years. Over the years, Gary has practiced just about every area of the law. He has been an Assistant Public Defender for Rockland County and also an Assistant County Attorney where he prosecuted juveniles and handled abuse and

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From left: Successful personal injury attorney Gary Lipton, Esq. and his para-legals, Lauren Yudman and John Leighton neglect cases. Then he went into private practice. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Pace University. Client Brad Ellish said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gary takes care of his clients and is a diligent personal injury attorney. He has represented me on both a personal and business level and he is attentive and extremely thorough in his work. He understands the needs of his clients in Rockland County and the surrounding

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area. He is the one attorney who makes the legal process less daunting by taking good care of his clients and walking them through the daunting legal process.â&#x20AC;? You can contact Gary L. Lipton, Esq. at his office at 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, in Nanuet by calling 845-6240100 or E-mail him at gary@garyliptonlaw.com. You can access his web site at www.garyliptonlaw.com.

Adam Blankfort (left) with fellow realtor Ryan Paige.

MoMa in the mountains for $750,000 Story by Tom Riley Imagine the greats of yesteryear who called South Mountain Road home. In the early part of the 20th Century it attracted art aficionados who built their homes and created an informal artistic colony. With privacy in focus, celebrities like Maxwell Anderson, Burgess Meredith, Lotte Lenya, John Houseman, Henry Varnum Poor, Kurt Weill, James G. Barry and Dr. Martha MacGuffie have called the street home. Today at 635 South Mountain Road in New City, you can find a modern masterpiece for sale, designed by award winning architect and builder, Barry Milowitz. This 2 acre property features a main residence with 4,870 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, as well as a detached 900 square foot building used as a professional office. The contemporary home is filled with sunlight via 25 foot ceilings, glass block bricks, curved walls, which are complemented by panoramic views of the surrounding 40+ acres of protected parkland and serene rock landscapes. This loft style fortress with a dramatic entryway is like

living in a perpetual mural that changes by the season. When you consider the 40 acres of protected parkland that abuts the estate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like owning a 42 acre property where your only neighbors are nature, deer, turkey and birds of every kind. Every window and door is like a painting that takes full advantage of the mountaintop setting, including glass within the deck railings so your views are never obstructed. The current homeowner, an art aficionado, has graced the walls of the home with modern art and the huge living room with multiple marble fireplaces is a won-

derful entertainment space, capturing the essence of the MoMA in nearby Manhattan, just 35 minutes away. The home would be wonderfully suited for an artist, musician or any professional who desires privacy and communion with nature. With an open floor plan, metal railings, intelligent light design and commanding fireplaces, this modern masterpiece is an ideal live/work retreat. Five fireplaces will keep you warm in the winter and as summer approaches, imagine relaxing among the treetops on Miami style balconies overlooking this private sanctuary. The main home has three finished levels and a German de-

signed kitchen with custom Allmilmo cabinetry. The master suite was designed to impress, featuring a floor to ceiling marble fireplace, private balcony and an oversized master bath, featuring two walk in closets and the most ornate custom marble finishings and cabinetry that took over a year to complete. Eight foot solid core doors, metal railings, home gym, Hi-Fi speakers and a home theater with retractable screen highlight just a handful of the amenities. The home has enough garage space for 4 cars among the two buildings and the separate 900 square foot building can be used as a professional office, guest suite, or studio, featuring a half bath (plumbed for full bath), fireplace, private parking and separate garage. The estate is close to the magnificent Hudson River, golf, tennis, jogging and recreational facilities. The home is listed at an incredible price of $750,000 and based on the asking price, the taxes can be grieved to around $20,000! “Ask Adam” Blankfort is the listing agent from William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. Adam is the marketing guru for the “Ask Adam” team, a small band of young expert entrepreneurs who are bringing about the most amazing explosion of talent in the real estate world. Their goal is not volume, but instead perfection of service to their clients, in the shortest period of time. Their results speak volumes. Adam Blankfort and his associates Ryan Paige & Reed Tighe will be happy to give you a tour of “MoMa in the Mountains” that is 635 South Mountain Road in New City. You can call Adam on his cell at 845-641-3255, Ryan on his cell at 845-825-4778 or Reed on his cell at 845-548-6280. You can also contact them at the Nyack office at 845-358-9440. You can reach them via email at adam@ baerhomes.com or ryan@baerhomes.com or reed@baerhomes.com. Every Tuesday, you can tune in to watch “Ask Adam Live on Facebook” by going to facebook. com/baerhomes, including a live tour of “MoMa in the Mountains.”

Celebrate the Holidays with a Victorian tea at the Bricktown Inn Story: Tom Riley People in the Hudson Valley always look forward to the Victorian teas at the beautiful 150-year-old Bricktown Inn in Haverstraw, especially during the Holidays. In our fast-paced life there are things we wished would never stop, like the memory of fresh baked cookies, pies and cakes. Innkeeper Michelle Natale’s delicious fresh baked goods are on display and sumptuous muffins, fruit and homemade cookies are a favorite among guests. “ Michelle told us: “Our Victorian teas are a labor of love and a great way to bring in the Holidays. We’ve been running the Inn 15 years now and one day 12 years ago we had the Red Hats over and we had a Victorian Tea and they just loved it. It has been a tradition ever since. “This year’s Victorian Tea will take place December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th and 15th and 16th. Seating is at 12:30pm and 3:30pm and it costs $30.00 per person. You must call for reservations at 845-4298447.” The Bricktown Inn is located at 112 Hudson Avenue in Haverstraw. Joe and Michelle Natale have been running the inn for 15 years now hosting about 12,000 people both local and globally. Joe told us: “Our visitors want to be pampered, whether they are staying overnight or for a week or more. The inn offers four impeccably clean and delightfully decorated guest rooms with detailed accessories and amenities, each room has its own private bathroom, quality sheets and linens (all laundry and ironing is done onsite) and WiFi. “But don’t worry a few modern “con-

An outside view of the historic Bricktown Inn in Haverstraw.

veniences” won’t take away the essence of the jewel that was built in 1868. Guests are treated to a breakfast prepared by Michelle that include fresh baked breads,

muffins, fruit and an assortment of teas, coffee and more,” said Joe. With its central location the inn rolls out its welcome mat to overflow house

guests. The inn is also frequented by bike riders and walkers who partake in any one of a number of races and hikes from Manhattan to the Hudson Valley. The Bricktown Inn is a wonderful Wedding destination for couples. Its Bridal Package includes a two night stay; the bride staying the night before the wedding, taking pictures with the Inn as a backdrop to lasting memories either up-top the stately front staircase or in front of the gleaming baby grand piano. The bride and groom then stay the night of the wedding and wake up to a beautiful breakfast. Joe and Michelle Natale are moving on to the next chapter of their lives and have put the Bricktown Inn up for sale. It would be sold as a Bed & Breakfast. Call Joe and Michelle and attend one of their Victorian Teas. If you are interested in becoming new owners call them at 845-429-8447. You can email Michelle at michelle@bricktowninnbnb.com. You can access their web site at www.bricktowninnbnb.com.

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C&M Seafood Store in Pomona is the best seafood store in the Hudson Valley Vito and Abraham are the owners of C&M Seafood in Pomona.

Story: Tom Riley C & M Seafood Store has been serving Rockland County residents and the retail industry the finest fish, lobster, shellfish, salt water fish, chowder, seafood sauces and fried fish for more than 40 years in the same location. Connected with Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant on Route 202 & Route 45 in Pomona they travel 5 days a week into the city for the freshest catches of seafood to be found. They are preparing for the great influx of customers for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian American celebration of Christmas Eve with dishes of fish and other seafood. Maureen from Pomona said this about C & M Seafood: “Owners, Abraham & Vito have the best seafood in Rockland County. They give you so much for your money, you can eat for two days. They are always busy and they have great Specials during the week.” Thchhi from Pomona said this, “They have the best seafood in the area. It’s the only place I get my seafood. From Alaskan King Crab Legs to Rainbow Trout, I’ve been buying my Christmas Eve Shrimp and seafood from here for the last 5 years.

“I’ve ordered Tilapia, Scallops, Salmon and Cod on a regular basis. It’s just a fantastic place!” Seven days a week Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill is committed to satisfying its customer with great food and excel-

lent service. They offer a wide variety of delicious seafood dishes for lunch and dinner. Whatever you are in the mood for you can find it at Gilligan’s. They offer on premise and off premise catering, take-

out and gift Ccards. They have wonderful take-out specials that feed a family of four for only $22.15. It changes daily and includes items like Chicken Parm over Penne, a Salad and their homemade Brick Oven Bread. Gilligan’s Specialties are a favorite with the dining crowd. They include Sesame Tuna, seared Sushi grade Tuna encrusted with black & white sesame seeds, served with a teriyaki dipping sauce, and Red Snapper Imperial that has Grilled Florida Red Snapper topped with melted Mozzarella then finished with roasted garlic cream sauce.

Everybody loves their Coconut Shrimp and Gilligan’s Signature Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Maryland Crab Cake made with fresh colossal crabmeat, roasted peppers and spices served with a Dijon dipping sauce. And finally there is their Maine Surf & Turf, NY Strip Steak and (2) 4 ounce Lobster tails. It is served with salad, bread and choice of 2 sides: linguini marinara, linguini garlic & oil, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, Rice or Vegetables. To prepare for the Feast of Seven Fishes get your Seafood at C & M Sea-

food located at 366 Route 202 in Pomona. It is the freshest in the Hudson Valley. That’s why retail stores line up and buy their seafood from C & M. When you’ve been doing something for 40 years you become the best. Call C & M Seafood at 845-354-1161 and place your Special Order. While you are there have a great lunch or dinner at Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant. For catering & take-out call 845354-2139 or order online at: gilligansclambar.com.

‘When only the best will do’ - the Connolly team has great homes for sale Story: Tom Riley Peggy Connolly has won multiple real estate awards in her 30 years as a realtor. She has won Emerald, Elite, Legend and Outstanding Performance awards for excellence and having her fingers on the pulse of Rockland residents. “Rockland is a wonderful place to live and right now is a fantastic time to buy and sell,” said Peggy. Her son, David Connolly, who’s also her business partner, added: “Some properties are flying off the shelves and there are a lot of good buys out there. In fact we have listed two houses that you absolutely must see. “One is a beautiful home with lake views and the other is a stunning Victorian Colonial.” “85 Lakeview Drive is an exceptional home in Tomkins Cove. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath Colonial in Tomkins Lake Colony offers an airy and open floor plan. “This 2,408 square foot home boasts a fabulous living room with a fireplace. There is a lovely dining room, a huge eatin kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a deck overlooking the Hudson River, hard wood floors and pre-finished floors. “The 120 homes around the lake once attracted artists, opera lovers and Russian immigrants. One of the homes around the lake cost well over a million. “Some of the amenities in the home include a balcony, deck, granite countertops, air conditioning units, security system, skylight, walk-in closet, dishwasher, dryer, fireplace equipment, light fixtures, microwave, refrigerator, wall oven, alarm system and washer,” said David. “The home is being listed for $477,000.

Above: Peggy Connolly with her son/business partner David.

85 Lakeview Drive, Tomkins Cove: $477,000

The Connolly team knows it all Peggy told us: “When only the best will do, then you have to see this home at 12 Camelot Way.” “This stunning Victorian Colonial offers the utmost in extraordinary living. The exquisite architecture features a magnificent entrance, a huge step down Great Room full of natural light and a stone fireplace. “There’s a dining room, a large office with built-ins and a spectacular eat-in kitchen with new granite tops and stainless steel appliances. “The Upper Level consists of a Master Bedroom Suite with a huge bath, 3 other spacious bedrooms and two other Full Baths - one is a Jack & Jill. “The finished basement has a full bath. The home also includes wide plank floors, crown moldings, new 2 drawer dish washer and an additional 2 drawer refrigerator and wine cooler. The heated pool has a two year old heater with a one year new liner, and a two year old awning. “There is also Landscape Lighting, Trex Deck and a magnificent landscaped property. Don’t miss this great opportunity to come home and relax on your wrap around porch!”, said Peggy. “The home is being listed for $1,425,000.” Peggy Connolly has touched thousands of lives by finding home buyers their dream home. Give her a call on her cell at 914-715-5675 and she’ll be happy to give you a tour of these two beautiful homes. You can Email her at peggysellsrockland@gmail.com. You can access her web site at www.peggyconnolly.randrealty. com.

12 Camelot Way, Orangeburg: $1,425,000

Season’s greetings from Frank Fuchs Construction Story: Tom Riley The Holidays are upon us and it’s time to think about sprucing up your kitchen, bathroom or water damaged basement or any addition you want completed. For 30 years Frank Fuchs Construction has been turning home dreams into reality at an affordable price. Thousands of happy home owners give Frank kudos and praise for the work he has done building kitchens, bathrooms and repairing water damaged homes. His team is the one to call when you have bought an historic home and work needs to be done to restore it to its gloried past. “When restoring older homes or historic sites we replicate wood and materials for Victorian homes and do plaster repair. We also do windows, doors, wood siding and all phases of carpentry, painting and staining the entire house. “If your home is suffering from water damage, buckling plaster or a rotting foundation my team will come up with a solution for you. We’ve restored homes from the 17th, 18th and 19th Century,” said Frank. “We always stay within the context of the home and preserve the original character of the home we work on. We do it all, we’ve restored old barns into art studios and we’ve finished basements. All work is done within your budget and time constraints. We’ll turn your home into a jewel on the block.” In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, Frank was asked to come to the rescue of multiple Victorian homes in Nyack and in Southeast Queens and historic brownstones in New York City. Frank has done work on the Piermont

Library and all three sites of Clarkstown Pediatrics. “Your home is your most precious possession. When you are thinking of making a new kitchen, bathroom or adding an addition call us, we’ve built hundreds of them. We’re proficient at re-

storing damaged or rotting parts to their original designs. Our quality workmanship and attention to detail is the quality most favored by homeowners.” Frank is only finished when you are happy. With his 30 years of experience

satisfying customers, much of his work is from referrals. “Just bring your vision or old blueprints and I’ll turn your vision into a professionally restored home that is within your budget and time constraints,” said Frank. Frank gives free estimates and will examine each part of the structure of your home and will offer solutions to such problems as decay, water seepage and brick work. You can visit Frank’s web site at www. frankfuchsconstruction.com and explore the Photo Gallery to view his work. You can call Frank for a free estimate at 845893-5448 or email him at frankfuchsconstruction@gmail.com.

Before WWII, Rockland County had 500 working farms. When Rockland Farm Alliance was founded in 2010, the county was down to four farms. Now there are just over ten. Bill Batson photo by Ray Wright.

Bill Batson launches second volume of Nyack sketches and essays A treasure for the New Year

Story: Nancy Phillips Vice President Nyack Chamber of Commerce Portraits of Nyack’s people, history, arts organizations, businesses, charities, houses of worship and architecture blend with intimate stories that connect us to each other and to the global community… the loss of a friend on 9/11, the legacy of slavery and our own local underground railroad, a personal encounter with Nelson Mandela. All of this is the treasure Bill Batson offers in his second volume of Nyack Sketch Log essays and drawings. The new book, to be released this month, compiles fifty-five of Batson’s most recent Sketch Log pieces, which he has published online every week for the past seven years in the local forum Nyack

Strawberry Place: This place is a kingdom built on ice cream and flapjacks, owned for decades by a local family who served many of their customers when they were kids. Today, they’re serving the kids of the kids they served once upon a place and time.

Didier Dumas: In eleven years of operation as Nyack’s first French bakery, Didier has cultivated legions of loyal customers. One such patron exclaimed, “Didier does for pastry in Nyack what Monet did for water lilies in Giverny!”

News and Views at nyacknewsandviews. com Few artists wield the power of the pen with Batson’s aplomb. His twin talents— fine drawing and compelling writing— combine in his sketches and essays to create a vision that allows us to see more deeply into the meaning of community: the people, places and events that shape our lives. In the book’s wide-ranging visual and written commentaries, Batson’s pen touches every aspect of life in the Nyacks, offering what is essentially a walking tour of the village’s rich array of businesses

and institutions, always with a view toward how community members serve a broader purpose of social involvement and responsibility. The sketches and descriptions shown here offer a glimpse into the richness of the new book—a very special gift to us all as we reflect back on a year of challenges and look forward to a more civil future. “I am proud to know and introduce you to each person you will meet in these pages—the knife sharpener and the musician, the pastry chef and the antique dealer, the barber, the builder, the beeswax candlemaker…the social leaders of our past

Gardens of Civic Virtue: Florence Katzenstien’s Upper Nyack home is testimony to the 45 years she has dedicated to preserving the region’s past for the benefit of future generations.

and present,” said Batson. “But what I hope you will find above all is what Google searches can’t reveal—the soul of the Nyacker that animates each endeavor and enterprise.” “All of Bill’s work supports the goal of enhancing and promoting Nyack as a community where people of all sorts have valued stories to tell and are appreciated for the content of their character,” said Win Perry, President, Historical Society of the Nyacks. “Nyack is a better place as a result.” You can get this very special holiday gift (to oneself or others) at Batson’s booth

Rockland YMCA: The “Y” building on South Broadway has not changed much since it was built in 1927, but the organization has undergone a major transformation since its Nyack founding in 1888 — now serving a diverse community of 4,100 members and 1,200 chilBench by the Road: In May 2015, Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Toni Morrison dedicated a memorial to Nyack’s underground railroad conductor Cynthia Hesdra, joining Nyack with 14 other cities worldwide where the Toni Morrison Society’s Bench by the Road project has commemorated the African diaspora.

at the Nyack Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, or at nyackgift.com. Books will also be available at Hickory Dickory Dock, Main Street Beat, Pickwick and Archive Home. Bill will be selling books and/or giving book talks at several area libraries and art centers including: Dec. 2, 10am - 5pm Chamber of Commerce Indoor Street Fair. Dec. 5, 7pm Nyack Library (sales, talk and signing). Dec. 9 - 23 RoCA, Affordable Art Bazaar Dec. 16, 2p, RoCA Literary Lions Series (sales, talk and signing). Dec. 19, 2p, Valley Cottage Library (sales, talk and signing). Jan. 7, 7pm, New City Library

The World Needs More Mandelas: A personal encounter with Mandela connects us with the striving of humanity throughout history and across the world to build a just society. (sales, talk and signing). Jan. 23, 10a, Edward Hopper House (sales, talk and signing) A lifelong artist, activist, teacher and historian, Bill Batson is dedicated to using the arts to promote preservation, commemoration, cultural education, and community empowerment. His family has lived and worked in Nyack since the 1890s. Batson is Artist-in-Residence at the Nyack Farmer’s Market. He is marketing manager for the Nyack Chamber of Commerce, an advisor to the Nyack Center, a trustee of the Historical Society of the Nyacks, and chair of the Nyack Commemoration Committee, a group that erected a Toni Morrison Society Bench by the Road monument in Nyack’s Memorial Park in 2015. Bill chairs the press and publicity committee for the Nyack branch of the NAACP. To learn more, follow his weekly column or visit billbatsonarts.com.

Sultry in Suffern for under $390,000

Story: Tom Riley Family home buyers from all over our area can’t believe the price and amenities being offered at 1 Forest Knoll Drive, a beautifully maintained split level for sale in Suffern. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home on a festive corner lot would make a great starter home or an update to elegance. There is a Hot Tub in the yard and a beautiful wrap-a-round Trex Deck above specimen plantings. It’s in a wonderful safe neighborhood where there is even a pond at the end of the block to fish and a hockey rink nearby. The home exudes quality with the best upgrades; stainless steel appliances in a recently renovated kitchen and a gorgeous sitting room nearby. All the bathrooms have been renovated and the home has been lovingly maintained throughout. Many local luminaries live in the area and the home in Suffern is close to award winning schools, fine restaurants, access to the Thruway and a train station that will take you to Manhattan for an easy commute. Suffern is undergoing a Renaissance with the development of The Sheldon, a huge downtown rental complex next to Sheldon Station. Manhattan bound trains running on frequent schedules can whisk

you into downtown Manhattan in an hour or less from the quaint downtown of Suffern. There is plenty of entertainment, reasonably priced restaurants and recreation in the Village of Suffern from wilderness hikes, nearby golf courses to shopping excursions. The Lafayette Theater is a multipurpose venue hosting concerts and countless film presentations and live performances. To the North are many lakes, rivers and a number of hiking trails. The current owners started their own company, Smiley Products, selling novelty items on Amazon and E-Bay bring-

ing smiles to numerous families and now give a lucky new owner the opportunity to smile too. Sidney Goto and Michael Chang, from William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, are the listing agents responsible for the amazing listing at 1 Forest Knoll Drive. With 4 levels of well maintained excellence and an entertainers yard, they have dubbed it, “SULTRY IN SUFFERN” for the most discerning of tastes. Michael and Sid are part of the “Ask Adam” Team at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh that has the global marketing power of the Northeast’s largest family

Realtors Michael Chang (left) and Sid Goto.

owned real estate company. 1 Forest Knoll Drive is being listed for $388,000. Renovated homes like this are quickly under contract, so reach out and ASK Sidney and Michael for a showing right away! If you have a home to sell and want the best marketing and patented lead technology behind you and your home contact Sidney Goto and Michael Chang at their office at 845-358-9440. You can follow their video property yours on Facebook. You can reach Sidney Goto on his cell at 646-765-8622 or by email at sid@baerhomes.com. You can also reach Sid at the Piermont Office at 845-359-8989. You can contact Michael Chang on his cell at 917-664-5441 or by Email at mike@ baerhomes.com. Both Sid and Mike will be happy to give you a tour of 1 Forest Knoll Drive and its many amenities. Contact the “A-Team” at the Nyack office of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh at 97 S. Broadway, Nyack, NY, 845.358.9440. Looking to learn more about the area? Trust them to find a place you will be thrilled to call home! Don’t forget to stay notified of their live Facebook video property tours by “liking” facebook.com/baerhomes!

de Moya & Associates - the Legal Team you Call for Divorce/ Family Law, Bankruptcy and Immigration Solutions

Story Tom Riley/ Photos: Samantha Finch Desiree de Moya sums up her practice’s success: “Our motto at de Moya and Associates is Good Thinking and Practical Solutions. We advocate for our client’s rights, however we’re very realistic and acutely aware of the emotional, mental, and financial toll litigation has on our clients. “Our firm is here to help, not bury our clients in legal fees, or make an already difficult situation worse. That’s why, in addition to our free divorce and bankruptcy consultations, we offer affordable payment plans. “90% of our clients are referred by existing or former clients. I attribute our thriving practice to listening well, and legitimately caring about our clients. We’re straight forward and work one-on-one with our clients. “We provide personal and professional counsel to every client, taking the time to build a strong relationship in order to understand their specific legal needs and objectives. We’ve expanded our staff to meet the needs of our clients. Our goal is to become your ‘Family Attorney’, the lawyers you turn to when a legal issue arises.”, \ Desiree de Moya, Esq. has been practicing law in New York for over 25 years and de Moya & Associates, P.C. is located at 163 South Main Street in New City. The four attorneys who are part of the

Desiree De Moya: “We offer affordable payment plans.”

Ivon Anaya, Esq., Irene Martinez, Esq. Desiree de Moya, Esq., Alexandra Bisesi, Esq., Amanda Casella, Esq. expanding team at de Moya & Associates. P.C. are Irene Martinez, Esq., Amanda Casella, Esq., Ivon Anaya, Esq, and Alexandra Bisesi, Esq. Irene Martinez, Esq. practices divorce/ family law, criminal and immigration law. “I joined de Moya & Associates in 2015, a couple of years after graduating from Pace Law School. Since then I have helped hundreds of clients through stressful divorce and family law proceedings and guided clients facing deportation and

the complexities of the immigration laws. “One of my priorities is to form a strong relationship with my clients--their case is as important to me as it is to them. I take pride in the work I do for my clients whether it is divorce or family or an immigration matter. These are life changing events and that is how I approach them.” Amanda Casella, Esq. assists the Divorce/Family Law and Immigration Law teams. She is a graduate of Western New England University School of Law where

Amanda Casella, Esq., Ivon Anaya, Esq. Desiree de Moya, Esq., Alexandra Bisesi, Esq., Irene Martinez, Esq. she participated in a family mediation clinic assisting clients in resolving custody, visitation and support disputes. “For more than a year I worked within the NYS Senate, assisting constituents in matters involving children and family issues. I am fully committed to advocating for my clients through personalized and dedicated legal representation and look forward to beginning my legal career at de Moya & Associates.” Ivon Anaya, Esq., practices Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, and Immigration Law. “I received a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M) from Pace Law School. As a student at Pace, I volunteered in the predatory lending and mortgage foreclosure defense program. “I was also involved in the HUD-Certified Agency HDSW gaining extensive experience in Foreclosure Defense.

Bankruptcy became a natural extension of my Foreclosure Defense cases. I am committed to zealously assisting my clients. I pride myself on being sensitive to the needs of my clients. I approach each legal issue diligently, efficiently, and realistically.” Alexandra Bisesi, Esq. is the practice’s senior associate. Alexandra is an integral part of our Divorce and Family Law team and also handles some of our Criminal Law and Traffic Violations/DWI cases. “We support each other and brainstorm about our cases all the time. In this office, we offer a continuum of care from a legal perspective. There is a lot of excitement, passion, and motivation to do the right thing for our clients and get them everything they are entitled to under the law. I am an elected Officer of the Rockland County Women’s Bar Association and am on the Advisory Committee for the Rockland County Courthouse Child

Care Center. I bring energy, enthusiasm and a fresh, practical perspective to each and every case I handle. I advocate zealously on my clients behalf to achieve their goals” said Alexandra. “In addition to Divorce/Family Law, Bankruptcy and Immigration, we handle just about any individual legal problem a person might have via our legalhousecalls. com service. Legalhousecalls.com allows us to offer our clients legal services that include but are not limited to Criminal, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Dental and Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation Claims, Social Security Disability Claims and Negligence Claims (Motor Vehicle Accidents, Dog Bites and Slip and Falls)” said Desiree de Moya. Desiree de Moya, Attorney-at-Law is located at 163 South Main Street in New City. Call us at 845-639-4600 or access our web site at www.demoyalaw.com.

Walk-In Medical Urgent Care in New City now offers IV therapy Story: Tom Riley Where in Rockland County can you get immediate and thorough care for every member of the family if you are suffering from an injury, cut, need stitches or have the flu, an ear infection, stomach bug or need a vaccine or physical exam on an evening or weekend? Walk-In Medical Urgent Care in New City is the answer! Office manager Stephanie Serrano told us: “Since we opened in 2011 we have seen over 12,000 patients for every day health needs for every member of the family. “Our business has grown from word of mouth, trust, and goodwill. We support local and try our best to give back to the community in form of sponsorship, health fairs, flu vaccine clinics, etc. Even our staff, including myself, resides within the community. “We have recently started offering IV Therapy for wellness and quick relief from symptoms. IV drips have become very popular with people who want to proactively prepare themselves for the flu season and winter related ailments, encounter fatigue, dehydration, and elevate energy levels. “Patients have said that our Hangover Quick Fix works like magic to relieve post celebration aftereffects” said Dr. Jay Luthra, MD. With IV Therapy, concentration of vitamins, minerals and amino acids can be supplied straight into the bloodstream. The body can avail benefits more effectively from IV Therapy as compared to Oral Pills. Vitamin infusions bypass the GI system and are available for immediate use. Nutrients most commonly injected are a mix of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, B12 and Folic Acid, Glutathione and Biotin . Dr. Jay Luthra started his first Urgent Care Center in the Bronx in 2004. He is a true pioneer who envisioned the need and opened his first center when Urgent care Centers were unheard of. He currently owns five Urgent Care Centers - three in Westchester, one in Orange County, and one here in New City. He added, “with the Holidays upon us it is important to take good care of our health. Patients often come to us with symptoms that may have generated or escalated from holiday stress, fatigue, and overeating. Do not ignore the importance of rest and sleep. “Also, talk to our doctors about getting a flu shot and immunity booster drip. If you had a bit too much to drink try our Hangover Quick Fix drip the next morning and say goodbye to nausea, headaches and other hangover symptoms. Our Drips are custom made and tailored to your needs.” Dr. Vera Luthra, director of operations, continued: “We are a walk-in facility and no appointment is needed. About

Front row: Dallas Worth, Ann Meril, Janelle Cassidy, Jay Luthra. Behind the counter: Ezra Milshtein, Andrea Nevlig, Barbara Irwin, Stephanie Serrano 30% of our business is Occupational Medicine and we serve healthcare needs of government entities, small and large businesses. “Our staff is certified to do Department of Transportation (DOT) Physicals, Drug Screenings, vaccines and treat work related injuries and illnesses.” She added: “We can do X-Rays, EKG, blood tests and give vaccines.” Here is what Danice from Haverstraw said about Walk-In Medical Urgent Care. “They are fast, professional and courteous. My sister sprained her ankle and we just wanted to make sure she was OK. For her to be seen and X-Rayed took less than 50 minutes. Thanks for the great service!” You can call Walk-In Medical Urgent Care at 845-678-3434 or just walk in when you need immediate care. They are open 7 days a week. They take almost all insurances. They are located at 236 South Main Street in New City in the Clarkstown Plaza next to Hallmark. You can access their web site at www.UrgentCareofNY.com.

North Rockland Chamber of Commerce honors A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm as Business of the Year

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Over 200 people gathered at The Hudson Water Club to honor Noel Rappaport, President & owner of A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm as the Business of the Year in North Rockland. For 51 years A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm has been an anchor in Haverstraw’s business district. For years Noel has been attending village and town board meetings. During that time Noel has been an advocate for business development along New Main Street. Noel’s love of the people and passionate involvement in the Village of Haverstraw has resulted in numerous donations and charitable support for many projects that enhance the quality of life in Haverstraw. When people asked “Who is going to do it?” Noel stepped up to the plate and did it. No questions asked. Let’s take a look at some of the things he has accomplished over the last 51 years. He has been President of the Ambulance Corps three times. As a Line Officer he was responsible for selling the old building and putting up a new building. He has served as President of the Chamber of Commerce 13 years and often backed it with his own money. He has served as President of the North Rockland Lions Club of which he been a members since 1973. He has served as House Chairman of the Congregation of The Sons of Jacob for 40 years and is now their Acting President. He has donated heavily to different things

Noel Rappaport in his Haverstraw store. He’s been protecting Rockland for more than 50 years. in the Town of Haverstraw. He has donated to the World War ll Monument. Did you know Haverstraw is home to 3 Medal of Honor Winners? Noel started his company after serving in the Army during the Vietnam era. Noel also donated money to the Mural on Lincoln Street. He does all this while operating his stores six days a week. People get a good night’s sleep in these unsettled times because the Rappaport name is synonymous with security and peace of mind. Noel, the founder and President of the company and his son, Steven Rappaport, President of Rappaport Alarms, offers the largest full spectrum security company in the county. They serve both residential and industrial clientele. With their two fully equipped service vans they give you 24/7 emergency service. Noel said, “We stock an extremely large inventory of locks, safes, alarms and other security items. We carry the most complete line of keys in the County. “We are one of the most advanced state-of-the-art electronic security companies. We do small residential house alarms to major retailers. “We are known for our fine customer service. Just call us at 845-429-8400 and my staff will respond immediately. We offer 24 hour monitoring and emergency service. We are known as Rockland’s most trusted security experts.”

A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm is located at 31 New Main Street in Haverstraw. Noel and his staff are celebrating 51 years in the same location. Noel’s other store at 170 South Main Street in the Clarkstown Mall in New City is also celebrating its 51st anniversary. “We sell, repair and service our customer’s security needs. We are on the cutting edge of video surveillance. We install Nanny Cams, Fire Systems and Medical Alert Systems. We are your One Stop Shop for all your Security needs.” Call Noel in his store in Haverstraw at 845-429-8400 or access his web site at rappaportlock@live.com. You can reach Karl at the New City store by calling 845634-5544. Noel, Steven, Emerito Castro, the Service Manager and Karl Steger, the New City Manager have been keeping Rockland County safe for more than 51 years.

L to R Emerito Castro, Service Manager, Noel Rappaport, the CEO and President of A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm, Inc., Steven Rappaport, President of Rappaport Alarm and Karl Steger, New City Manager.

Grande Central Plumbing one of the finest bathroom and plumbing supply houses

Story: Rex Turner Since 1994 Howard and Warren Frankel, New City natives, have established one of the finest bathroom and plumbing supply houses in the tri-state area. For years, satisfied customers from the Hudson Valley, New York City, Connecticut and New Jersey have made sure to stop at a Grande Central showroom for quality products. Experienced salespersons will help guide customers through their bathroom design experience. With locations in Rockland, Westchester, the Bronx and Manhattan, residential and commercial plumbing projects alike can supplied by any Grande Central location. Whether you are a contractor or private client, stopping by the showroom will allow you a hands on experience in designing your dream bathroom with industry experts. From home renovations to single parts, Grande Central is your one-stop shop for any project! What sets Grande Central Showrooms apart from the rest is the quality and quantity of product lines available. Unlike large home improvement warehouses, you will find personalized attention and a selection unlike anywhere else. Popular lines such as American Stan-

Grande Central’s showroom in Spring Valley.

dard, Delta, and Grohe are all available and on display. More exclusively, Grande Central showrooms are home to harder-to-access brands including Duravit and Crosswater. The latest addition to the expanding coverage area of Grande Central has led to the opening of a Spring Valley location. Located at 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, you can find both a state-of-the-art showroom and plumbing supply warehouse in the same building! “When a customer comes in with an idea, I love to hear how I can

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Blank-Fest back for its 22nd year

Annual benefit for homeless founded in Nyack, lives on in multiple locations

This December 16 marks yet another installment of Blank-Fest, an annual Holiday-scheduled tradition that raises blankets and public awareness for the homeless. The price of admission, as always, is one blanket, any condition, which is hand-delivered to New York City’s less fortunate on Christmas Eve. Foregoing any formal organization, the Benefit depends on volunteers – sometimes numbering into the dozens – who fan out across the City after sundown, to literally hand people in the street a little practical comfort. Founded by Nyack-born indie rocker Kenn Rowell, who heads the NYC-based alternative group The Baghdaddios, the roots of this offering can be found as early as 1996, when Rowell gathered a car-trunk full of blankets that were donated by friends in Rockland, dispensing them with the help of one volunteer. Organizing the first BlankFest the following year, the show raised 40 blankets, resulting from the 3 ½ hour show which featured various Hudson Valley acts. “We put the show on 10 days after deciding to do it” recalls Rowell. “We barely had a one paragraph mention in the local paper and there are no pics or video from it that I’m aware of. In fact, it wasn’t until the closing minutes of the show when I looked out at the few people left in the club and blurted out ‘We’ll see you next year’ that I decided it would be more than a one-time thing”. Since that night in 1997 the event has gone from being a spur-of-the-moment happening to a planned yearly ritual – spreading to different locations in the U.S., Canada and the UK. All told, total donations for the homeless since it’s inception have topped over 15,000 with no indication of slowing down. This year’s show will be at The Hudson House (134 Main Street, Nyack) beginning at Noon on the 16th (Sunday) and will continue until midnight – or even beyond if there’s still a demand. “We’ve had people stop by at 1:30 in the morning with blankets and if we were playing we’d keep on going, so long as people were into it”, remembers Kenn. “As long as there’s a crowd and they’re helping the homeless, we’re down!” So far the show has several of last year’s

Kenn Rowell, Nyack-born founder of Blank-Fest which will be held December 16 at the Hudson House in Nyack.

acts returning plus a few surprises in store for this year’s edition. Bobby Steele, formerly of the Misfits will be back for two sets: a solo set of old time standards, followed by a set with his band, The Undead. Patti Rothberg, who has been with the Series since it’s second year brings her stellar singer-songwriter talents which have graced the stages of The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, MTV and rock arenas around the world! Regional faves ReW Starr, Kama Linden and Count of Nine will be returning as well as Rockland-based recording artists Tim O’Donohue, Cult Classic and Festival of Friends. The Baghdaddios, who have played every Blank-Fest show since inception are still trying to work out logistics but even if the full group can’t make it, Rowell – who released his first solo album last year - is unfazed. “A couple of the guys may be out of town, but if they can’t make it we just might go for a scaled-down, unplugged kind of thing – or maybe even bring back an old friend or two to help out. If all else fails I can always do an acoustic solo set. Rowell’s wife, celebrated Lower East Side bilingual

poet Yvonne Sotomayor (Iowa State Fair) will also be returning as a featured artist. Of special note: anti-folk recording artist Michelle Shocked will also be returning. “At first we didn’t think she would be able to make it, because of touring”, explained Rowell, “but after a little tour-scheduling magic, we worked it out. I was just watching one of her several David Letterman appearances on YouTube last night and I kept thinking ‘somebody pinch me’ because I still can’t believe we have the amazing artists with world-wide exposure that we get - Bobby, Patti, Michelle.........it’s just amazingly unreal!”. Past Blank-Fest acts have included legendary New York (WNEW-FM) DJ Meg Griffin (featuring New Riders Of The Purple Sage pedal steel guitarist Buddy Cage), Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Beki Brindle, Woodstock-based singer-songwriter Victoria Levy and Soulfly lead guitarist Marc Rizzo. For more information go to www.blankfest.org or write to Kenn Rowell at SurfVietnam@Hotmail.com.

Crucy Riley and daughter Bernadette with Dixie the dog.

20,000 show up for annual Halloween Parade More than 20,000 people showed up for the Nyack Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 31st annual Halloween Parade. The Nyack Boat Club took the $750 first prizde and trophy for best float entitled, Immigrants Make America Great. The prize for best costume went to Eric David Laxman, of Nyack, with his amazingly realistic Camel Traveler costume pictured right? Photos: Tom Riley

Mary Callan - the Well Fed Yogi

Bake up these Holiday delights

Seeing as it’s the Holidays we may as well take full advantage and jump whole heartedly into baking. There’s something for everyone here. The Chocolate, Chocolate Bundt Cake will make everyone happy. It’s rich with a deep chocolatey flavor and an extra serving of chocolate from the chocolate chips. If you’re looking for a little extra booze and creamy deliciousness in your confection then the Panettone Trifle is for you. It’s outrageously easy to make, looks spectacular and tastes divine with its fruity panettone sponge, mascarpone cream and a very generous serving of Frangelico coffee liquor. Maybe not a children’s dessert but the adults are going to have a great time. 000The Holiday Chocolate Rocky Road is perhaps my favorite but be warmed, it’s almost impossible to stop eating it. Make plenty, it’s easy to do and get the kids involved with this one, they’ll have a grand old time smashing the cookies up before mixing everything in with the melted chocolate. Holiday Rocky Road Crunch Ingredients: 6 oz unsalted butter 12 oz your favorite chocolate 4 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup peanuts 8 oz amaretti cookies (or Rich Tea Biscuits) 4 oz mini marshmallows

1 teaspoon vanilla extract Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with wax paper. Place the amaretti cookies (or Rich Tea Biscuits if you’re using them) in a large zip lock bag and bash them around on the countertop. You want them in chunks, not crumbs. Set aside. In a large bowl melt the butter and the chocolate in the microwave, very carefully at about 20 second blasts, stirring well after each blast. Be careful not to burn the chocolate. When the butter and chocolate is smooth add all the other ingredients. Stir very well to combine, Pour into the lined baking pan, smooth out the top and then place in the refrigerator overnight to set. Just before serving, turn out the slab of rocky road, dust with confectioner’s sugar and cut into squares. Panettone Trifle For the trifle: 1 store bought Panettone, cut into cubes 2 packets of fresh raspberries 4 oz toasted hazelnuts, 4 oz of Frangelico coffee liquor Dark chocolate shavings. For the mascarpone cream: 2 cups or 16 oz mascarpone cheese 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cut the Panettone into cubes. In the bowl of a electric mixer beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In a clean bowl whisk together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until just blended. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture. Line the bottom of your individual glasses or one big bowl with panettone cubes. Sprinkle over some berries, hazelnuts and pour over about a tablespoon or two or Franglico. Top with the mascarpone cream. Continue to layer like this until the glass or bowl is full. Top with a layer of the mascarpone cream and decorate with a few more berries and hazelnuts and dark chocolate shavings,. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Chocolate, Chocolate Bundt Cake 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups cane sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Hershey’s is great) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup brewed coffee 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 1 cup chocolate chips plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder For the syrup: 3 tablespoons cane sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the frosting: 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt Pre heat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease the bundt pan. Cream together the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat well until incorporated. The mixture may look a little wet. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt. In a measuring jug add the coffee, sour cream and vanilla extract. Add the flour and sour cream mixtures to the creamed butter mixture, in thirds alternatively, beginning and ending with the flour. Don’t over mix. Add the chocolate chips in the cocoa powder and fold in. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, place the pan in the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 45 – 50 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven, allow to sit for 5 minutes then turn out onto a bakers rack to cool. While the cake is cooking make the syrup and the frosting. For the syrup combine the water, vanilla and sugar in a small pan and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. When the cake comes out of the pan and begins to cool on the rack spoon the syrup over the top of the cake (making sure you have a plate under the rack to catch the overflow). For the frosting cream together the butter and cream cheese – gently, don’t over mix, then add the confectioner’s sugar, salt and vanilla and beat until creamy. If the frosting is too thin add a little more confectioner’s sugar, if it’s too thick add a tablespoon of milk. Frost the cake when it’s thoroughly cooled.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Rivertown Taphouse

Rivertown’s Phil Bunton and Candice Boyle chat with realtors Gary and Debbie Blankfort of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh.

The latest Rivertown Exchange was held at the aptly named Rivertown Taphouse in Piermont.The food was fabulous and everyone had a great time. Don’t miss next month’s Rivertown Exchange at the Black Bull House in New City. The date: Wednesday, December 12 from 5.30 to 7.30. Photos: Tom Riley

Rivertown regulars enjoy the food and drink at the Rivertown Taphouse

Phil Bunton chats with insurance boss Jim Barnard.

Pete Clemente of Peteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chimney with editor Bunton.

The large, happy crowd at Rivertown Taphouse.

Pete Clemente, Adam Blankfort, Sidney Goto & Michael Chang have fun at The Rivertown Tap House in Piermont

Adam Blankfort and Angeline Sheridan and her daughter Isabelle at The Rivertown Tap House in Piermont

The Twelve Months of Christmas

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy Quanzaa! If I have neglected to name your specific holiday…Happy Holidays to you! May you all celebrate the holiday season surrounded with all of those you love and connect with someone you haven’t spoken to in some time! December is a wonderful time of the year, filed with holiday mirth…and obligations…and stress…and debt. It’s a time to go shopping, spend like you won the lottery on gifts you wouldn’t ordinarily give or consider spending money on. The joy of giving turns into the nightmare of paying…usually just long enough after the party to forget why you were so indulgent. Yes, ultimately the bills will arrive and the stress sets in. If you are in the minority, you pay off your balance monthly, saving having to pay the credit card company what should be an unlawful interest rate, and realize much of your payment goes to interest, barely touching the principal. If you’re in the majority though, the above nightmare begins- welcome to Groundhog Day or Ground Hog month- the bill keeps com-

ing, you pay, the balance doesn’t seem to go down, next month repeat and get stressed all over again. If you find yourself in this vicious cycle, there is a way out… Americans have a love affair with plastic. But the recyclable kind…the addictive kind. Living on credit has become a way of life for many, to some a drug of choice. Something happens at the time of purchase that blocks out the obligation of paying the debt when seeing something you want. Want vs. need are two very different thing: want is usually an impulsive emotion: need is, well, you need it. You need food, housing, clothing, a roof over your head. You want a bigger TV, a newer car, that fancy Saturday night outfit. Just looking at the difference between want and need may save you from falling into the black hole of debt. Just ask yourself if this purchase is a

want or a need…and be honest with yourself. Think about what it will feel like when the twinkling lights are gone, and you’re left holding the bill. Think about it before you whip out the card- we all know what it feels like to feel helpless when our budget is too tight to pay a bill. It’s not a particular warm and fuzzy… If you do find yourself in the black hole of debt, there is a way out- if you are serious enough and have the fortitude to do the work. It takes a plan, not unlike any other task. Just discriminately throwing minimum payments at the companies won’t make them go away- you have to have a plan. The US Government reported that in the first quarter of 2018, consumer debt was at an all-time high of $13.2 trillion (yes, with a “T”!). It appears that the past has not been a lesson for many of the future: living on plastic is here to stay, unless you choose to send it away. A Federal Reserve survey reported last year that 35% of adults admitted they could not pay all of their bills if faced with an emergency. Likewise, over extension of debt cuts into the ability to save. Most charges went to restaurant bill (18%, grocery expenses (10%), followed by entertainment (7%). The rest was spread out amongst 10 other expenses, with the remaining 27% going to miscellaneous-meaning…who knows? Do yourself a favor: before you whip out the card, ask yourself 2 questions: the first…is this a need or a want? The second…can I pay this balance off in full at the end of the month? You have the power to keep yourself out of the great hole of debtdon’t stress for the next year on things you bought in December- you’ll have a much happier holiday season. Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY and Gilbert AZ helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at (845) 369-0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment.com

It’s that time of year again! ‘tis the Season for celebrations and presents. How will you decide on the perfect gifts for the wine lovers in your life? There are so many different choices and here are some of our favorites. Magazine subscriptions are the gift that keeps coming for the entire year. Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator and Decanter are just a few to consider. Decanter Magazine is a British export so they have a different viewpoint from the American publications. All of them focus on wine but also include articles on traveling to wine areas. Wine books are also a good choice. Depending on the recipient’s level of wine knowledge we recommend Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World as a great overview. Karen McNeil’s Wine Bible is informative, extensive and entertaining as well. Anything written by Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson, Oz Clarke or Serena Sutcliffe will be jam packed with information. We do highly recommend drinking the subject matter! You could always choose a wine gadget like a Coravin system invented by a doctor whose wife didn’t drink. This is a perfect gift for a single person who loves a great bottle of wine but only wants a glass or two. Also works when one half of a couple doesn’t drink wine and the other loves wine. The system incorporates a fine needle to draw wine through the cork of an unopened bottle without exposing the remaining wine to air. It’s not inexpensive but will be appreciated by someone who loves expensive wines. A special corkscrew from the famous Laguiole Company would be a treasured gift. The handle is available in many exotic woods. Beautiful glassware by Reidel or Schott Zweisel is also a great gift. There are many styles for every type of wine to enhance the bouquet. Stemless is very popular now but we’re old-fashioned and prefer stemmed wineglasses. Decanters certainly add elegance to a beautiful table setting. Of course, wine for the wine lover is always appreciated. Before you select the perfect bottle try to gain some knowledge of the recipient’s likes and dislikes. You could choose a single “trophy” bottle or make a selection of everyday wines. Vintage Port from a meaningful year –such as a birth date or anniversary- is also a thoughtful gift. If your wine lover also enjoys home entertaining, a fine wine in a larger format such as magnum or jeroboam is fun. There are so many types of dessert wines that are great to give: Vin Santo, Eiswein, Tokay or maybe a trockenbeerenauslese from Austria. There is also the wonderful world of bubbly to give. Nothing says festive like a sparkler. You don’t have to break the piggy bank for these either. There are many styles: cava, prosecco, a great New Mexico bubbly Gruet, maybe a franciacorta, or a great Portuguese sparkler made by Vértice that has ties to S. Nyack. Not only are they great presents but you might get a sip! If you can’t decide on the perfect gift there’s one that is always welcome – a gift certificate to your favorite wine shop! Cheers!

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Our river villages are pretty amazing all the time, but they seem to be most magical during the holidays. As the gift-giving season arrives, keep in mind all the wonderful local businesses in the river villages. When we shop local, the money we spend goes back into our community, keeps our villages thriving and impacts the value of homes in the area. It also transforms shopping from a stressful, crowded, impersonal ordeal into a warm and inviting experience. Our local merchants personally chose their inventory and their shops are filled with all sorts of unexpected treasures that simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found in national retail chains. Our store owners thrive on giving each customer outstanding service and personal attention and have a wealth of ideas for the perfect gift for each person on your list. From clothing, jewelry and home furnishings to sweet treats and restaurants that are happy to host or cater your affair, we have it all right here in the rivertowns. Also, please keep in mind the local charities that serve our neighbors. People to People, the Nyack Center, Soup Angels and so many other local organizations could really use our help to make the holidays special for our neighbors in need. I wish you all the happiest of holidays and a joyful, healthy and prosperous New Year. With that, here are the homes that sold in the rivertowns in October.

How is the Rivertown Real Estate Market? October 2018 YTD vs. October 2017 YTD - Single Family Homes New Inventory (the number of homes coming on the market) increased 1.4% (223 YTD 2018 vs. 220 YTD 2017). There was a 7.3% decrease in the number of sales (115 YTD 2018 vs. 124 YTD 2017). The average sales price for homes that have sold increased 20.1% to $799,663. The median sales price increased 19.5% to $630,000. Overall, the average sales price for homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $489,668, up 6.4% over the same period last year. The median sales price in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $460,000, up 5.0% over the same period last year. October 2018 YTD vs. October 2017 YTD - Condos/Co-ops New inventory (the number of condos coming on the market) increased 2.9% (72 YTD 2018 vs. 70 YTD 2017). There was a 2.5% increase in the number of sales (41 YTD 2018 vs. 40 YTD 2017). The average sales price of condos that have sold decreased 2.5% to $415,500. The median sales price decreased 32.5% to $275,000. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $246,037, up 5.6% over the same period last year. The median sales price for condos and co-ops in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $215,000 up 9.0% over the same period last year.

Wining and Dining

8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-5353315. www.alainsbistro.com. AquaTerra Grille 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845920-1340. Babe’s - 73 E. Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw. 429-8647. Banchetto Feast - 75 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-624-3070. Black Bull Steakhouse - 253 South Little Tor Road, New City. 845 Broadway Bistro - 3 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-8361. 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. 638-61 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 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.

The 76 House at 110 Main Street, Tappan. 845-359-5476.

Mt. Ivy Cafe - 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille, 100 Orane Ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 369-1313. Pier 701 - 701 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-848-2550. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley - 845-352-7808. 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 Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900. Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 358 The Reef Seafood Restaurant - 587 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-359-7300. The Whiskey Kitchen - 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845 535 3666. Turiello’s Pizzeria – 76 Main Street., Nyack. 358-5440. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625.

Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm

Caterers

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

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Music

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

Shopping & Business Guide Assisted/Senior Living

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

Attorneys

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

Automobiles & Motorbikes

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

Antiques/Collectibles

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

Beauty

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

Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845-708-5878.

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

Camps /Day Camps

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

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

Cleaning

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

Clothing

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

Computer

Cards & Gifts

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

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

Carpet/Flooring

Conference Centers

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

Chimney Cleaners

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

Chiropractors.

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

Churches/Synagogues

First Reformed Church - 18 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-5518. St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 895 Piermont Ave., Piermont. 359-0078 www. stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net The Reform Temple of Rockland - 330 Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-638-0770. www.tbsrockland.org

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

Consignment Stores

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

Construction

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. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz. Valerior Contracting, 845-512-8198. Roofing, Siding, Windows. Nyack. WWW.VALERIOCONTRACTING.COM

Country Clubs

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

CPA

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

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.

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. Smile More Dentistry - 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan, NY. 845-675-1212.

Doctors

Advanced Audiology of NY - 102 East Route 59, Nanuet. - 845-501-7337. www.advancedaudiology.com. Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nanuet. 845-623-1000. New City 845-352-5511. Stony Point 845-786-5776. Clarkstown Urology - 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 638-0400. Crystal Run Healthcare - 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757. West Nyack - 2 Centerock Road, West Nyack. P: 845-348-1100 Suffern - 200 Route 59, Suffern. 845.369.9300 Suffern - 156 Route 59, Suite B4, Suffern. 845.357.6464 Stony Point - 6 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point.: 845.786.5544 Haverstraw - 48 New Main St., Haverstraw.

Dr. Donald Edelschick - 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Attila Farkas - 300 N. Midddletown Rd., Suite 11, Pearl River. 845-735-4114. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, new City - 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-6230026. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (914) 414-8355. Dr. Amy Piperato - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5701. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 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. Stony Point Medical - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5700. Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT - www.855killfat.com.

Education

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

Electrical Contracting

AMC Electric - 50 North Harrison Avenue,

Suite 15, Congers. 845-729-4262. De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting - 845-9424874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric - 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845-825-1053.

Eyecare

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

Fencing

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

Financial Advice

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

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment

Bob’s Security - 845-623-0005. Bullet Security - 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 627-0300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900.

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.

Floral Design

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

Funeral Homes

George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home - 71

N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-429-6665. Sorce Funeral Home - 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

Graphic Design

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

Gutters

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. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798. Toria Hair Salon - 580 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-7535

Hearing

Advanced Audiology of NY - 102 East Route 59, Nanuet. - 845-501-7337. www.advancedaudiology.com. Hearing Solutions - 219 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 623-5020. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Dr., Suite 205, Pomona. (845) 406-9993. Pearl River Hearing - 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 945-735-3277.

Health Care

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

Health and Fitness

Craig Caliciotti - Hypnotherapist. 11 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Pomona. 845-323-2766, Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 34-36

East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845623-6140. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 3580245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Rockland Vein Center - 5 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-5200. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Wholeness Center - 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage. 845-288-0040.

Home Improvement

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

Home and Furniture

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

Home Inspections

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

com/jsantos. 845-735-1000

Interior Decorating

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

Investment Broker

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

Jewelry & Accessories

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

Kitchen and Bath

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

Landscapers/Trees

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.

G. Biloba Gardens - 845-353-3448. Blue Sky Landscape - 845-268-0585. Curti’s Landscaping - 845-627-2491. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Koi & Bonsai Shack - Down to Earth - 845304-2183. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880. Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping - 845-6273880.

Insurance

Limousine Service

Hotels

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

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 Fri-

days and Saturdays. Discounts on six or more bottles.

Medical Services

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

Mortgages

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

Moving Companies

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

Music Lessons

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

Networking

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

Pet Care

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

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street, Nyack. 358-0688.

Photography

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

Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-5789898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College

Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220.

Picture Frame Shop

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

Plastic Surgery

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

Plumbing & Heating

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

Psychotherapist

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

Public Speaking

Ellyn Cohen - Public Speaking Skills. 845638-2897

Real Estate

Nancy Blaker Weber - 914-263-3403. Caroline Blankfort - 917-405 1495. Debbie Blankfort, William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack, 914.522.5426 Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 265 S. Main Street, New City. (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - BHG Rand Realty, NYS Associate Broker, Certified Residential Specialist®. 845-590-5555 cell/text. 845-634-4202 ext 2240. Gail.bohlke@randrealty.com Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty19 E Central Avenue, Pearl River 914 715 5675. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 6 S. Broadway, Nyack (845) 641 8613. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664.

Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 845-353-4250. HBC Landmark Realty - 3 Cavalry Drive, New City. 845-363-6626. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. IBNA Real Estate Group - 61 South Main Street, New City. 845-639-9800. Keller Williams - 10 Esquire Rd Suite 4 New City, NY 10956. Margaret Lane-Boyle - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. Cell 914 420 7058 Lydecker Realty - 13 North Broadway, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 46 S. Broadaway, Nyack. (914) 6298582. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596-0459. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty, 50 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. - 845216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845.358.2000 and 845.358.2001 for commercial. Rand Commercial Services - 268 S. Main St., Suite B, New City. 845 770 1280. Better Homes & Gardens/ Rand Realty – 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty - 19 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735-3020. Karen Steffanato - Keller Williams. Cell: 914263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Roofing & Siding

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

Schools, Camps & Day Care.

Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) - 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. would like to have our business listed in the Rivertown guide for 12 months at $250.00 for the whole year. The Early Childhood Center - New City Jewish Center - 47 Old Schoolhouse Road New City. 845-638-9600. Preschool Education - Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley. 845-429-4122. www.headstartofrockland.org

To obtain further information regarding enrollment or program description; Please visit www. headstartofrockland.org. Or directly call Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225; Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234; Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 LIU University - 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 35 South Broadway, Nyack, 358-0245. Stage Left Children’s Theater - 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

Security Systems

Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845 623 0005. Bullet Security - 400 E. Rte 59, Nanuet. 6270300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900.

Shower Doors & Mirrors

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

Skiing

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

Solar Energy

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

Specialty Shops

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

Special Services

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

Special Organizations

DR Environmental - 845-637-0254. (914) 4746118. Rockland Business Women’s Network (845) 729 9497. The Center for Sefety and Change (formerly Rockland Family Shelter - 9 Johnsons Lane, New City. 845-634-3344. Saint Dominic’s Home - 500 Western Highway,Blauvelt. 359-3400. VCS Inc. - 77 S. Main Street, New City. 6345729.

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.

Veterinarians

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

Water Systems

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

Wedding Locations

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

Window Treatments

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

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.

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