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A NEW YEAR A NEW YOU

Get your life - and body in shape for 2017

January 2017

A new Year, a new Nyack

We talk to the Mayor

JANUARY 2017

EXP: 1-31-17 EXP: 1-31-17 EXP: 1-31-17

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YOU NEVER KNOW...where you’ll see Rivertown. This month our readers are all over the world. HOME - You’ll love this custom-built ma2nion in Blauvelt.

GREAT NIGHT OUT - The new Imperial Pool and Karaoke bar in Tappan has truly amazing karaoke rooms, and lots of pool.

JEWEL OF A HOME - How two prominent local realtors turned a cute home into a gem.

HIGH-TECH MEDICINE - Skin Center Dermatology offers state of the art technology.

HOME SWEET HOME - Fountainview at College Road offers wonderful homes for seniors.

CAR LUXURY - Rides Auto Spa will give your car that showroom shine.

COMFORT FOR THE GRIEVING - Sorce Funeral Home will take care of your loved one. And they now have a grief therapy dog.

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GARAGE GURU - Every garage needs a little TLC. And this place can fix it.

SUPER WEIGHT LOSS - Unlock the secret to weight loss forever with Craig Calciotti.

SAVE YOUR FURNITURE Furniture Medic brings old and damaged furniture back to life.

PIECE OF PARADISE - That’s what you’ll find in this beautiful Piermont home.

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GET YOUR SMILE BACK Stony Point Dental offers comfortable, friendly care.

SUPER HEALTH CENTER The new Wholeness Center brings wellness to body mind and spirit.

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BEAUTY EXPERTS - From wigs to makeup, Prestige Beauty Supply has everything you need.

QUEEN OF HAIR - Gabriella Chillino’s GC Hair & Company is the talk of New City.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - The Souk Market returns to Piermont January 8.

TRIUMPHANT TRIO - Realtor Stephanie Farrante Hirsch has three gorgeous properties to show you.

SEE THE FUTURE - Imagine Properties takes real estate to a new level.

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IN THE SWIM - Diplomat Health & Swim Club has something for EVERY body.

NEW YEAR NEW NYACK The village mayor talks to Rivertown.

MONEY TALKS - Allstate’s Don Dietrich wants to clean up your financial junk drawer.

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Age Old Problem: One of the very few benefits of being on the wrong side of sixty five is that us old geezers get a lot of benefits. From the local movie theater to Dunkin Donuts you can get as much as 10% off whatever you’re buying. What I find not so wonderful about this system is that I no longer have to actually tell someone I’m a senior. No one ever asks me. NEVER. They all know that I’m as old as I look. If not older. I walked into Dunkin Donuts for an iced coffee yesterday. The assistant took one look at my face - with more lines than the New York subway system - and automatically gave me the senior citizen discount. Hey, kid, do me a favor. Ask me first. I’d like to believe that someone looking at my beat-up face mistook me for a 57 year old. My gorgeous wife Candice, on the other hand, looks years younger. Of course, she’s taken care of her body and looks marvelous. I’ve taken care of my body the same way New York City took care of the South Bronx. Urban decay, sums it up. I guess if I’m the South Bronx, my wife is Park Avenue. But I enjoy being the age I am - I’m not going to tell you how old that is, so there. One of the perks is that beautiful young women often smile at me in the street. Sure they’re just smiling because I look just like their grandpa, but it cheeers me up. Another perk is that my wife constantly calls me “The Hunk”. And I call her “Gorgeous.” Grandpa was telling his young grandson what life was like when he was a boy. “In the winter we’d ice skate on our pond. In the summer we could swim in

the pond, and pick berries in the woods. We’d swing on an old tire my dad hung from a tree on a rope. And we had a pony we rode all over the farm.” The little boy was amazed, and sat silently for a minute. Finally he said, “Granddad, I wish I’d gotten to know you a lot sooner!” Memories: A senior citizen couple went to the doctors for a checkup. The physician says that physically they’re okay, but since they’re having trouble remembering things, they might want to start writing things down. Later that evening they’re sitting and reading, when the husband gets up. “Would you like anything from the kitchen?” he asks. “Some vanilla ice cream,” his wife replies. “Okay.” “Shouldn’t you write it down so you don’t forget it?” she asks. “Don’t worry, I won’t forget.” “Well,” she says. “A few raspberries on top would be great. You want to write that down?” “I’ve got it, honey. A bowl of vanilla ice cream with raspberries on top.” “And chocolate sauce, too. Maybe you’ll forget that. Want me to write it down for you?” A little miffed, he replies, “I’ve got it! Ice cream, raspberries and chocolate sauce. I don’t need it written down, for gosh sakes!” He waddles out to the the kitchen. A half hour later, he comes back with a plate of ham and scrambled eggs, and gives it to his wife. She stares at the plate a few seconds, then says, “You forgot my toast.”

Phil Bunton

Rivertown Magazine Vol. 18, Issue 1

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, Abbie Huff. Reporters: Tom Riley, Murray Phillips. Art Directors: Arlene Levine-Roufa, Graham Carroll, Kay Kelvin. Contributing Photographers: Arnold Roufa, Daniel Spitzer. Columnists: Candice Boyle, Neal Deutsch, Dr. Joanne Gjelsten; Joe Lux; Frank Mancione; Nyack Wine Cellar Assistant to the Publisher: Barbara Sevier. Co-Founder: Shirley Bunton

One of the beautiful paintings by Dan Lukens that will be on display at Piermont Library this month.

Local artist featured in wonderful show at Piermont Library

The Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library will exhibit Local Places: Recent Oil Paintings by Dan Lukens. An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, January 22nd from 2 - 4 PM. Piermont resident and Rockland native, Dan Lukens explores local places and themes in this series of recent oil paintings. Inspired by nature and the surrounding landscape, from the rocks at Tallman State Park, to streets and storefronts, to the creek’s serenity, Lukens’ vision is captured on the canvas. “The best art is the kind that people are proud to own, not for the name at the bottom of the canvas, but for what it evokes. Good work doesn’t need an explanation. The good is in how it makes you feel. I don’t paint to be an artist. I paint because I love the experience. The hope is that the marks I make on a canvas will come together as something worthy of being another person’s cherished possession,” says Lukens, “The local places and themes in my work are the things I know, love and come to understand better as I try to develop them as an image. The hope is that I can bring the viewer with me as all of that unfolds in the paint.” With a BFA from Purchase College, Lukens went to work as a museum exhibition designer and fabricator, then transitioned to a career devoted to serving people with developmental disabilities. Lukens explains the impact of his career on his art, “Spending much of my life with those who the world views as different has helped me to hear the sound of another voice, and develop a more • Subscriptions: $29.50. Mail thoughtful vision.” check to Rivertown, 5 Edge WaThe Library is located at 25 Flywheel Park West in Piermont. For more inter Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927. formation please call 845-359-4595 or visit www.piermontlibrary.org and www. danlukensart.com. • CLARIFICATION: The Sparkill Steakhouse featured in last month’s Rivertown is actually open seven days a week.

Honorees Jan Davies, ABC’s Diana Williams and Dr. Glenn M. Seliger at Helen Hayes’ Hospital Foundation’s Night of Inspiration.

Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation honors three inspiring guests The Nyack Seaport dazzled in elegant black and white as Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation hosted its moving “Night of Inspiration”. Over 175 guests were on hand to honor ABC’s Diana Williams, Helen Hayes Hospital’s Dr. Glenn M. Seliger, and Elaine Cooney, as Helen Hayes Rose Award recipients for their contributions to traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and advocacy in the field of physical rehabilitative medicine. Niles M. Davies, Jr. was posthumously awarded the very first Spirit Award for his dedication and inspiration to the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. Dancing, a photo booth and silent auction added to the festivities. The highlight of the evening was guest host and ABC News anchor

Diana William’s moving speech detailing the personal triumphs of her family after her son Nat’s devastating motorcycle accident, and sharing how facilities like Helen Hayes Hospital are so essential to helping individuals and families rebuild their lives. “This was an incredible evening in support of an important cause,” said Board Chairperson Steve Lichtman. “We were pleased to salute all our honorees for their work in forwarding the mission of Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation: Dr. Glenn Seliger, our ‘rock star’ in brain injury rehabilitation, Niles M. Davies, Jr. for spearheading the founding of our incredible Foundation, Elaine Cooney for her immeasurable contributions to the Foundation, and Diana Williams for her

inspiring work in spotlighting the challenges and triumphs of individuals suffering traumatic brain injury.” The Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation, Inc. raises money to pay for programs, equipment, education and other needs of the Hospital that are not available through traditional funding. Over the past five years alone it has granted over a half a million dollars for various projects including the Smart Apartment and specific diagnostic and adaptive sports related items, The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. For more information about the Foundation, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit helenhayeshospitalfoundaton.com.

Starting a business? Advance planning needed Each year dozens of people come into my office to discuss a new business that they have started or are considering starting. There are a number of important decisions and steps that should be made by all new business owners. Careful consideration of the options prior to opening the doors of the business will significantly improve the business’s chances of success. This will require some up front investment of time and money. Lets take a look at some of the important financial and structural issues that should be considered.: A Vision Statement: A short and carefully written document that lets others know where you see this business going and what the goals of the business are. This important concept will put all interested parities on the same page so that everyone can work toward the same goal. It will also help you to stay focused. Select and Retrain Professional Advisors: An experienced CPA and attorney will guide you along the bumpy path of business conception through ongoing operations. Entity Selection: Business entities come in the form of sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. Entity selection will determine taxation, legal liability protection, and other financial issues. Ownership Structure: Who will own this business? Who will share in its profits? Who will make decisions? Now and later? Ownership structure will answer all of the important “who will” questions. A Business Plan: This is a written document created to detail all aspects of a business. A business plan helps to define short and long term goals and methods for achieving and mea-

suring the level of success. Many banks and investors require a written business plan before lending to or investing in a business. Accounting Procedures: For small businesses that are first starting out I always recommend that the owners immediately open a separate checking account and credit card to handle all financial transactions related to that business. This will pay big dividends later when formal accounting records are established. In addition, I normally suggest that the business’s bookkeeping system be set up on a computer or in the cloud using one of the inexpensive small business bookkeeping software packages available today, such as Quick Books. Your CPA can set up, maintain, and/or train you to efficiently use your software. Business Licenses: Some businesses are required to obtain certain state and/or local licenses and permits before they can commence

operations. Financing Requirements & Sources: Without startup money many businesses cannot move forward. There are many options available for businesses that are most likely to be successful. Others may need to dig deeper into their own pockets. Taxes: We all know about income taxes. A business usually has to deal with many other hidden taxes that will have a major impact on its bottom line. These include payroll taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, highway taxes, state & local fees, etc. Insurance: In addition to general liability insurance, businesses may need to obtain insurance for worker’s compensation, disability, professional malpractice, medical, auto, and several other potential liabilities. Possibly the most important point mentioned above is to choose an experienced CPA to work with. He will be able to help you to address all of the important issues and to make good decisions that will lead you toward the path of long term success both before the business opens and throughout its life-cycle. Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-3581929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com. Let Luxe Solutions run your back office so you can run your business.

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“CROCKS, JUGS, AND BOTTLES” - The winter exhibit of the Historical Society of the Nyacks will feature traditional stoneware crocks and jugs as well as glass bottles, all from local collections, which will be on view both in the Society’s museum at 50 Depew Avenue, Nyack, and in the display cases in the Carnegie-Farian Room of the Nyack Library. Stoneware, such as the familiar “little brown jug,” bean pots, sauerkraut crocks, and other utilitarian and high-quality pottery items has been around for some 40 centuries and was common in local homes here since the earliest European settlement. Stoneware clay varies considerably, but was selected for certain kinds of mineral composition. It was fired at a fairly high temperature, resulting in it becoming semi-vitreous (partially turned to glass). Stoneware differs from porcelain, which is fully vitrified and more translucent. Stoneware is nonporous, making it useful for holding liquid and is usually glazed and often decorated or given identifying marks. Most of the glass bottles

The history of stoneware displayed by Historical Society of the Nyacks in the exhibit were selected because they contain integral lettering or labels identifying local businesses. Some, like milk bottles, were intended to be returned, cleaned, and re-used. Some were marked simply as advertising. Other bottles were picked because of interesting shapes or colors.

Exhibit items in the museum will be on view Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00pm and by appointment. Items in the Library display cases may be seen during the Library’s open hours. The exhibit will continue through February.

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Nuremberg

You never know where Marco Island

Bong and Linda of Bardonia visited St Sebaldus Cathedral in Nuremberg, Germany.

They describe themselves as “The Real Housewives of Rockland County” and here they are on a girls’ trip to Marco Island, Florida. From top left-Lucine Debany, Debby Egan, Joanne Battaglia, Pat Derasmo, Mary Beth Vero, Kim Raso Stewart and Diane Rossi.

San Francisco Mike Bartololotta and Donna had a great time in Tony’ Bennett’s City by the Bay, San Francisco.

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see Rivertown San Juan

Marian and David Rokeach, with friends Ken and Lexie Fincher, took Rivertown to San Juan, PR. This was one of the ports of call on the last Turner Classic Movie Cruise. The cruise feawtured 100 movies. Guests included Jerry Lewis, Leslie Caron, Michael York and Kim Novak.

Vietnam

Marta Rodriguez of Nanuet, with Rivertown on the island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam.

Tom and Shari McGuire holding a copy of Rivertown at the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center

Jim and Betty Crowley from Valley Cottage, Jim Jr. From Piermont, Jay, Hillary, and grandson Alex enjoying a week in OBX - the Outer Banks to you and me.

On a trip to Gettysburg, Pa., are left to right: Bud and Melanie Renella from Pearl River and Dick and Florence Cunningham from Chestnut Ridge.

Mary Ann & Bill Bulson of Stony Point celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on a cruise from Paris to Normandy.

Carole Hinds and Elizabeth Fromwiller of Stony Point Body n Brain Yoga went with Michele Dellolio of Stony Point and Laura Roberts of Myrtle Beach to a sunset dinner at Wicked Tuna Rest. in Murrells Inlet, SC

Blauvelt-Orangeburg Seniors and friends were visiting Cape Cod, Mass.

Saratoga Springs, NY- Nancy Nicks holding Rivertown along with Rosemary Hylas-Mazza, Lidwin Bodnar- Goodwine, JoAnn DuBois-Cruz, and Kathy Brondolo

Arleen and Ken Bernstein and Debbie and Sam Greenbaum of New City along with Lois and Greg Spagna of Rye on a recent trip to Shanghai, China

Luxurious custom-built home for sale in Blauvelt Story: Tom Riley Blauvelt - in case you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know - is a wonderful place to live. Take a look at 2 Pine Glen Drive located in the Pine Glen Estates - a gorgeous custom-built home for sale that is in a class of its own. This five bedroom, three bath home is perfect for a large family. Located on just under an acre with oak, granite and marble floors and an oversized great room, the home has 5 heating zones, Skylights and a new Retaining Wall. The home has 3,800 square feet of finished space and a 1,600 square foot basement. The home has top-of-the-line appliances and a two and a half car garage. You feel like you are in the mountains but you are so close to everything including the 8th largest mall in America - the Palisades Mall. For parents, children and teenagers born to run or walk they will love the hiking and jogging trails of the 590 acres of green forested Blauvelt State Park. They will get a spectacular sweeping view of the Hudson Valley and the Clausland Mountains in the distance. Best of all you are only 15 miles from the George Washington Bridge. This sunny contemporary colonial is in the South Orangetown School District. This impeccable corner property in a desirable location has a mostly brick exterior. The owners have spared no expense in updating it. It has a new roof, new skylights, new retaining wall with reinforcement and extra drainage, refinished oak floors, crown moldings and JennAir, Thermador and Sub Zero appliances. The open floor plan has an oversized great room with an all brick fireplace and a formal dining and living room. Two Pine Glen Drive is located in a lovely neighborhood and has a bright southern exposure. It is close to shopping, dining and transportation. The first level has a formal dining room with a large bay window and granite floors. The living room also has a bay window and

granite floors. It has an additional Great Room with vaulted ceiling with new skylights and a floor to ceiling brick wall and a granite Wet Bar. The large eat-in kitchen overlooks the grounds with an extra dining area open to the deck. It has all state-of-the-art appliances and granite countertops plus a granite floor. It has a bedroom (Au pair, in-law, 5th bedroom with oak floor), the Bathroom has a full marble bath with a marble ceiling. The first level has a laundry room with a sink and a door leading out to the backyard. The second level has an extra large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and recently refinished oak floors. There is an additional loft leading in from the master bedroom that can be used as an office with bookshelves. It has new skylights and an oak floor. Another large Master Bathroom is all marble with a Jacuzzi. Another bathroom has a full marble bath. A large bedroom has a walk-in closet and 2 other bedrooms have newly finished oak floors. There is an unfinished basement (1,600 square feet) with a new water softener. The basement leads to an oversized garage. The amenities include guest quarters, powder room, scenic views, security system, sprinkler lawn system, wet bar, alarm system, attic fan, ceiling fans, central vacuum and chandeliers. The home is listed by Rosalie Kunert-Sauter, a Licensed New York State Associate Broker with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Nyack. The home is listed at $1,199.000. Rosalie has 35 years in the real estate industry and she’s is great in negotiating the best deal for you. She has advanced degrees in education and is involved in local charities. Call Rosalie on her cell at 845-558-6319. Her office is located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. You can call her office at 845358-9440 or Email her at at Rosalie@baerhomes.com. Here is what client Amal Marie said after using Rosalie to buy her home. “She’s a fantastic agent and I’m sure many of my friends will be using her in the future.”

Imperial Pool and Karaoke in Tappan is the hot new spot for music and sports Story: Tom Riley When Adrian Lim, his wife, Lana, and their partner, Bob Jarvis opened Imperial Sports bar at 64 Route 303 in Tappan, little did they think it would become the talk of the town. Its popularity has soared since more and more people from New Jersey, Bergen and Rockland call Imperial Pool and Karaoke their favorite secret spot. Imperial has eight pool tables and four billiard table which are popular for birthdays and small parties. They also have five private state-of-the-art Karaoke Rooms with the latest digital technology. The superior quality billiard fabric made by Simonis will soon attract amateur and professional billiard players. The full service bar serves a variety of cocktails, whiskey, gin, cognac, vodka, rum, tequila, sake and more. The food is absolutely delicious with sta-

ples like Chicken Bites, Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers, Pizza and Chicken Wings (Teriyaki/Thai Chili/Hot Honey Garlic/ Honey Lemon) and of course French Fries.

The karaoke rooms are spectacular. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anything like them in Rockland County. They can play 28,000 songs on their

Come on down to Imperial Pool and Karaoke in Tappan and enjoy all the fun evvents they have for the whole family. state of the art digital karaoke machines. Parties can take a room for private singalong bashes. Each room has comfortable leather chairs and sofas. Adrian told us: “People love the Free One Hour use of our pool tables and Karaoke Rooms as part of our Grand Opening Special. “It will run to March 31st and we invite everyone to come and try it out. You can find more information on our web site: www.ImperialpoolandKaraoke.com. “Our facility is immaculately clean and the luxury sofas in the Karaoke Rooms are a hit. To date we have had a number of children’s birthday parties and we invite parents to visit our facility if they are planning a special occasion. “Four of our rooms fit 10-20 children while our larger Karaoke Room has room for 50. As part of our Grand Opening Special we are offering All Day Monday to Thursday only $10 to play pool.” Adrian and Bob worked 30 years to-

gether in the shipbuilding industry before opening Imperial Sports. And they’re justly proud of their exciting new venture. Bob told us: “It’s a great way to have

fun and release stress. You can call us at 845-359-3075 and we’ll set up a Children’s Party from 12-4pm. “We invite Corporate Parties, Bachelor

Imperial Pool and Karaoke in Tappan Parties, Birthday Parties and any family occasion to call and we’ll take care of all the details. “We also have two 72 inch screens in every Karaoke Room and large screens in the pool table area. We have the latest technology in security and you’ll enjoy our upscale environment.” A mother who arranged a Birthday Party for her son was heard to say, “I wanted the kids to have a good time, but I had a blast also.” Scientists have found Karaoke nights out are good for your health. They found moderate drinking and singing with friends reduces heart disease and strokes. When people receive applause for singing it is a good kind of social support. Stop by and find out why couples, friends, billiard players and Karaoke lovers call Imperial Sports at 64 Route 303 in Tappan their favorite night on the town. Take advantage of their Free One Hour use of their pool tables and Karaoke Room. Call 845--359-3075 to book a party or go to their web site www.imperialpoolandkaraoke.com and click for Online Reservations. You can also call Bob at 985-312-2733.

Owners Adrian and Lana Lim with partner Bob Jarvis outside the Imperioal karaoke and Pool in Tappan. Below: One of the karaoke rooms.

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A new jewel on Quassaick

How two prominent local realtors transformed a home from a gem into a jewel

By Gary Blankfort, of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh ONCE UPON A TIME, we spotted this (cute) house, on a quirky named road called Quassaick…in New Windsor, New York. Debbie’s long desire for a “project” to renovate, fueled by inspiration, was finally at hand. “let’s buy this gem and turn it into a sparkling jewel”. Such began the story of 249 Quassaick. The house sat on a wonderful and deep lot, surrounded by two adorable houses, but 249 stuck out between them, somewhat like a sore thumb. Totally, unkempt from the outside, but yet with enough of a compelling curiosity, that my wife Debbie wanted to get the key and inspect further. Finding the key from the representing broker was easier than trying to purchase. This was a Fannie Mae foreclosure, which meant a whole other strategy for the buying process, but first things first. Key in hand, we entered the house and as expected, disarray everywhere. As we looked further, this two bedroom, uninspired kitchen, and dismal upstairs, had the bones, as they say, but little else. This was going to be in need of a complete reimagining, let alone a renovation. UP FOR THE CHALLENGE; WELL YEAH… So bid after bid and trying to “read” the selling broker, who probably does nothing but these REOs’, became a bumpy road to

navigate, but Debbie’s strategy and negotiating skills prevailed finally, and the house was ours, “offer accepted”. Then following the maze of Fannie Mae requirements, expertly traversed by our upstate lawyer, it became legally ours,,,soon deed in hand. So building a team, hiring an engineer/architect and trying to harness an imagination that was running rampant with excitement, the process began. It soon became a game, like “why not do this”, or “why not do that”….and before we knew it the house was minus an entire roof,

the upstairs walls extended, and a new roof later appeared… and (wow) we gained two more bedrooms of probably another 500 square feet of living space…..yikes… So new everything….insulation to copper pipes, an incredible Navies furnace, all put together like a work of “wall art”. How about a complete new water system from a flowing fresh water well,,,new wiring, GFI outlets here, there and everywhere,,,and a compete stainless and granite kitchen. Both full bathrooms, one upstairs and

one downstairs, now with gleaming tile and glass. Why one (full) downstairs? Just in case one wants to make the downstairs room a bedroom, instead of den or office, we have you covered. The living roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detail from vintage bulbs to an electric/heat fireplace,,and full picture windows, all new by the way, create an instant inviting vibe. Upstairs, the bedrooms, with all new walls and windows, find the master bedroom with a walk in closet big enough to accommodate your imagination and your dressing table. High ceiling in the basement, with its own access to the back yard, one can only consider how best to complete a custom planned layout, that might suit an extended family or as a future entertainment center. A detached garage, lush rear and deep lawn, mature trees round out this spacious, adorable, (now) jewel. A JEWEL FOR $219,000â&#x20AC;Ś..SCOOT ON OVER! So now 249 Quassaick offers a home buyer, a gem for life. Not just a fantastic opportunity to own this four bedroom home, on a perfect lot, at amazing value, but with the added peace of mind that most everything is newly replaced. Enjoy! Proudly offered by Amy C. Wilhelm, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, Cell/ Text 845-500-0059 Email amy@baerhomes.com

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 rivertown2000@ gmail.com I wish you all a very Healthy and Happy New Year. May all your wishes come true. This month I am writing about a New Year and a New look for any or all rooms. Here is your challenge to accomplish just that using what you have. The example will be your living room or family room. 1.Remove all unused, broken, worn out items. Time to clean out the junk. And yes it is OK to throw out or donate that ugly table your Aunt Tilly gave you and you can’t stand. LOL 2. Rearrange furniture. Usually there are two ways to layout your furniture. Remember....less is better. Just eliminating one or two pieces can open up the space and make it more inviting. 3. If your window treatments are old and tired, replace them with simple blinds or shades and let the sun shine in. Also you can always add valances for color 4. Get new throw pillows that can coordinate with the valances. 5. Rearrange your artwork using only the best and favorite. 6. Table top accessories, keep only your

favorite. Remember less is better. Group together themes. Example crystal goes with crystal etc. 7. Your artificial greenery and floral arrangements that are old and tired looking, replace as required. 8. If you have live plants cluster them into a group using similar containers. It is creating a green focal point. 9. Family photos - frame in a similar way and cluster them together too. I like to see them in a hallway or on top of a sofa table. 10. Last but not least…lighting. Freshen up your lamp shades or treat yourself to new ones. I just went through our home and eliminated so much that we have collected. Of course, keeping our memorable pieces. The rest we donated. Now these things will be appreciated by new people. To my “snowbirds” I will be available to see you in Florida. I am pleased to let you know that my business calendar is filling up so please contact me if you need my services. Once again. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Skin Center Dermatology Center in New City uses tele-medicine to treat patients Story/Photo: Tom Riley Dr. Peter C. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., of the Skin Center Dermatology Group is the author of over 40 research and clinical articles and his work is cited in top dermatology textbooks. Now he is taking his knowledge and expertise to the world of telemedicine in the never ending fight against skin cancer and other skin diseases. “By using full body photography and Digital Dermascopy it allows us to follow our patients skin lesion,” he told us. ”The only suspicious factor is change and it is practically impossible for us to manage all the changes. Digital Dermascopy prevents all these problems by allowing us to follow dermatological features and see if there has been any evolution of features. This way we can avoid biopies and other side effects of change.” Dr. Friedman continued: “Teledermatology or Telemedicine improves patient access without the patient being physically present.

Dr. Peter Friedman in his office at the Skin Center Dermatology Group in New City. He’s the author of over 40 research and clinicaal articles and his work is cited in top dermatology textbooks. “With the cellphone we obtain images and communicate with the patient directly in a structured manner. With acne breakouts you have to treat them fairly regularly. Many times patients are in college and need help. “We are developing a Smartphone App and in a few months we’ll be able to communicate with our patients for appointments, refills and other matters. “They can send us images and we can respond to changes. Initially only our patients will use the App in a trial period, later on a larger audience can avail themselves of this new technology.” Dr. Friedman added: “Currently we are working with Drexel University in a clinical trial on a non thermal atmospheric pressure plasma - essentially it produces

anionized gas layer at the site of treatment. “We have completed a Pilot Study on Actinic Keratosis-pre-cancerous lesions. It’s very exciting, it’s effective for Actinic Keratosis. In the meantime we are expanding the trial and hope to include a lot more patients. It is painless while most other treatments are not painless.” The Skin Center Dermatology Group is a medical and surgical dermatology practice offering state-of-the-art comprehensive dermatological care to everyone. They provide diagnosis, treatment and management for all types of dermatological problems and skin conditions. They perform surgical procedure, including the removal of benign lesions, moles, cysts as well as certain skin cancers. These highly trained and experienced spe-

cialists also treat contact dermatitis and allergens for testing. These are chemical allergens from products you are using that cause rashes and eczema. The Skin Center Dermatology Group is located at 200 East Eckerson Road in New City. They offer full body narrow band ultraviolet (nbUVB) treatment, hand and foot UVA and excima laser treatment for psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and other skin conditions. If you have vascular lesions, angiomas, broken blood vessels, rosacia, acne, acne scars or age spots, warts and any inflammation of the skin cells call the warm and caring staff at The Skin Center Dermatology Group at 845-352-0500 or visit their web site at www.skincenterderm.com.

Beautiful Fountainview at College Road celebrates its 18th anniversary

Story/Photos; Tom Riley “Lots of people have come through our doors and lived here and say it is the best senior housing community in New York,” said Marion Rokeach, the Associate Director of FountainView located at 2000 Fountainview Drive in Monsey. Yetta and Milton Sank are two of those people. They told us: “When we came to FountainView we didn’t leave our home, we brought it with us to FountainView, a place of warm and gracious friends that soon became our extended family.” Marion said: “At FountainView our philosophy is to stay current, active and involved. We have a program called Classes with Chris. He is a personal trainer and our residents just love his strength and balancing classes. “ Many residents enjoy our beautiful pool which is open Monday through Friday from 9-4pm. Beth, the Aquatic Director. offers many aquatic classes focusing on senior fitness. We also offer lectures, entertainment and movies. “We also have intergenerational programs with the JCC. Buses take residents on trips to the zoo, wineries, West Point and more. We have a Book Club, Knitting Club and a Rabbi holds Women’s Bible Study and Ethic Classes. “We have a synagogue on premise and Services three times a day. FountainView

Marion Rokeach is the Associate Director of Fountainview. consist of 10 beautifully landscaped acres with 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with washer, dryer and patios. We have nature walking paths and one of our residents feeds the birds.” Marion added: “It’s a maintenance free environment. People have their own cars. There are bus trips to Walmart, Shop Rite and scheduled doctor’s Appointments. “Doctors and physical therapists rent space on the property. It’s convenient for the residents. We give people a happy and healthy lifestyle. People choose to live here because they want to be close to their families and grandchildren.

“We recently renovated our dining room where residents have dinner from 5-7pm. Flik Lifestyle does our culinary specialties here and they are very good. We have restaurant style dining and the food is Kosher. It’s a really pleasant dining experience and our next step is renovating our Cafe.” One happy resident, Blanche, just loves the pool. “It’s why I chose to live here. I come here four times a week and I feel so good, like a new person every time I use the pool.” Lorraine, Shirley and Marlit really enjoy the whirlpool. “Beth is a great aquatics

From top: The beautifully renovated dining room. The fitness club looks out to the pool. Beth is the Aquatic Director at FountainView

teacher and we enjoy the beauty of our surroundings.” Iris enjoys the freedom FountainView offers and the variety of activities. “There are so many activities to choose from,” said Iris. A flyer details some of the activities offered. There is Chair Pilates with Kay, Wii Golf, Dance Exercise & Rhythm With Dolan, Chair Volleyball, Dance Movement with Rafael and Massage Therapy With Sarah. And don’t forget Tai Chi With Linda, Balance Class With Chris and Stretching With Megan. Cora Bodkin said, “FountainView has provided my mother (age 100) with a terrific lifestyle and an attractive and safe place to call home. “I truly believe that her FountainView experience has added years to her life and life to her years. We are so grateful.” The family of Joe Medaglia said, “Thank you for all you’ve done for Dad during the past 7 years. FountainView was just perfect for Dad and kept him independent.” Rafi Klein is the Director of FountainView and Marion Rokeach is the Associate Director. Contact Marion at FountainView to discover for yourself why FountainView is the best senior housing community in New York. Call her at 845-426-6757 or Email her at mrokeach@northernservicesgroup.com. You can access their web site at www.fountainview.org.

Rides Auto Spa by Jo Jo gives your car a showroom shine Story/Photos: Tom Riley Joe Benedetto has over 24 years experience in auto detailing, hand washing, cleaning, polishing, scratch removal, window tinting and lease return clean-ups. Nobody does it better. Landscaping companies, used car lots, body shops and fleet owners can be found at his two locations at 755 West Nyack Road in West Nyack or at 86 South Franklin Road in Nyack getting their hand wash and showroom shine. Many people - even celebrities - take their vehicles to both locations because of the immaculate waiting rooms and fine customer service Jo Jo gives. Joe Benedetto told us: “We give your vehicle personal attention, the best work and the best price. You can drop your car off in the morning and pick it up in the afternoon if you wish. “We’ll drive the car over here if that will help. Cars have a lot a bacteria, cigarette smoke, dirt and debris. Once your car loses its luster, nobody looks at it anymore. Salt is good on pretzels - not on cars. “Car washing is my passion and we guarantee our work. We clean the upholstery, motors and by hand washing there is less damage on the side mirrors and windows don’t get chipped. “Fleet managers, landscapers, taxis and police Ddpartments rely on our showroom shine,” said Joe Benedetto. His partner at the Nyack location is Keith Chandler. Tanner G. from Nyack said, “Ray, the manager and Joe are simply the best. You get your vehicle back looking better than the day you bought it. “They even use an air compressor to get in crevices so there are no drips on the way home and their detailing blows the dealer in the weeds, at a much better price. Look no further and get your dirty ride on down here..”

Leon from West Nyack said, “It’s a great place to have your car hand washed during winter time. They have this card punch system - after 9 washes you get the 10th free. “The guys are great and the wait’s not bad. No worries about dirty water being recycled to be used on your car since this ain’t no auto wash!” You put a lot of time and money into finding the right car for you. Now that you have that dream car, even if it’s a few years older, you want it to look showroom new at all times. At Rides Auto Spa their team of hand washing and auto detailing experts will pamper your car and make sure it looks as

new as the day you bought it. By keeping its showroom shine you increase the resale value, keep that new car feeling and extend the life of your upholstery. If you are always leasing cars instead of buying them, Rides Auto Spa does a great job maintaining cleanliness and avoiding penalties especially before you turn it in. Rides Auto Spa By Jo Jo is a full service hand washing and detailing center that will bring life back to your car. A clean engine performs better and it is easier to diagnose problems. Leather upholstery must be cared for on a regular basis using professional PH balanced leather cleaners that extends the life

Joe Benedetto, owner of Rides Auto Spa.

of leather. Those hard to remove tiny sap spots on the outside caused by mulch can be avoided by not parking on mulch. For 24 years Joe Benedetto has been offering the finest hand washing, cleaning and detailing services in Rockland County. He provides a variety of other individual and

commercial cleaning services for you to choose from. Call 845-512-8299 for Rides Auto Spa & Hand Wash By Jo Jo in Nyack and ask for Keith or Ray. Call 845-358-3993 and ask for Joe Benedetto at the West Nyack location. Rides Auto Spa & Hand Wash by

Jo Jo will give give your car a Showroom Shine. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Become a fan of Rides Auto Spa on Facebook.

Sorce Funeral Home innovates with grief therapy dog plus wonderful care

Story/Photos: Tom Riley When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know and trust your funeral director. For over 40 years Sorce Funeral Home in West Nyack has comforted thousands of families in their hour of need. Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola told us: “We are always keeping up with the times and now we have refrigeration to make families comfortable knowing we have possession of their loved ones in case you can’t get there in time. We did it for our Jewish families. “We now also have a Grief Therapy Dog, Ellie, who has already earned her stripes. Recently a young boy was in distress when his grandmother died and Ellie quietly went over to him to be hugged and the boy was so happy to have a friend. “ Ellie stayed with the boy and comforted him. Ellie sits quietly during ceremonies and instinctively knows who needs petting. We are also encouraging families to seek out grief counseling. “We have people we can recommend. We’ll be launching that program in the Spring and we’ll post it on Facebook. We’ve expanded our parking lot and expanded our reach to help as many people as possible. We have a new intern, Elizabeth Maze and we welcome her to our family. We also own a monument company so we are a one stop shop funeral home.” Melissa continued: “My dad was

Ellie, the grief therapy dog, is always there to comfort mourners. involved in the community. He was Past President and Treasurer of the West Nyack Fire Department and Past President of the West Nyack Rotary and he was also a Paul Harris Fellow, a significant Rotary member who gives back to his community. “I’ve followed in his footsteps, I’m also a Past President and Paul Harris Fellow and my husband, John is a Paul Harris Fellow of Nanuet and a volunteer fireman and Fire Commissioner.” Joseph Sorce added, “My dad was also Past President of The Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge and I’m a member of the Sons of Italy.

“My dad loved being a funeral director and to this day many members of the community come up to us and say, “He took care of our family.” He was always giving. He believed that everyone had a right to be buried with dignity. The sense of obligation and involvement in the community still lives on with us.” Melissa commented: “Today, a lot of funeral homes are corporate owned and answer to a board of directors. ‘We answer to the community. We don’t have contests. We pay our taxes here. We serve all faiths and there are no commissions to sell caskets.” Diana Hartt, a funeral director, said, “I

L to R Joseph P. Sorce, Elizabeth Maze, Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola and Ellie, Diana Hartt and John DeNicola are there for you in your time of need

like working for a family owned funeral home. “There is a need to be an educated consumer. There are traditional funerals and cremations. Cremation can still be traditional with a viewing and church service.

People can buy their monuments here and inscriptions. We give a 10% discount to Veterans and First Responders. We work with veterans here in the County and with veteran’s chief Jerry Donnellan. When it comes to veterans we do whatever needs

to be done. “The more you know about family-operated funeral homes the more you will come to appreciate the difference. From Pre-Need Planning to aftercare services you can count on us to understand and provide for your needs.” Melissa summed up: “If you want to know more about funeral costs and cremation options or need our immediate assistance at the time of a death, we are available 24 hours a day. We are a part of your community. We’re family,” said Melissa. Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home is located at 728 West Nyack Road in West Nyack. Please call them at 845-358-4433. Their web site can be accessed at www. sorcefuneralhome.com. You can contact Melissa, President of Dakota Monuments by emailing her at Jwsorcefh@yahoo. com or call her at 845-353-9701.

Every garage door needs a little TLC (Tune-up and Lift Check)

Story and Photos by Nadine Moroch Reicher Up…down. Up…down………….. Up…down. Such is the life of your garage door. In fact, the average garage door opens and closes about four times a day. That’s over 1500 times a year. Even more if you use your garage as the primary entry to your house! Show of hands: How many of you think about maintaining your garage door? (Hah! Thought so.) Picture this: 10 degrees outside. You pull in your driveway, hit the garage door opener and... nothing. Nil. Zip. “Must be the battery”, you think. You go out in the freezing cold to open the door manually, and it weighs a TON. Uh oh. Now what? Enter Mike Boyer of A+ Garage Door Service and Repair—garage door guru, spring and roller magician. “People don’t really think about maintaining their garage door mechanism until they experience an inconvenience,” says Mike. “But like any household appliance, the garage door also needs to be serviced— usually every 2 years. Not only does it prevent inconveniences, it helps to prolong the life of the garage door and all its moving parts. When you see how inexpensive it is to keep your garage door mechanism in tiptop shape, you’ll realize it’s a no-brainer.”

While all-out garage door mishaps and personal injuries are rare these days, Mike notes that they still do happen on occasion. “I remember working in my dad’s garage

door repair company over 30 years ago, and seeing customers come in with bandages and casts on their hands, all injuries sustained by trying to fix their garage doors on their own. Most people today don’t do

Mike Boyer of A+ Garage Door Service and Repair will take care of all your problems. “I take pride in providing excellent same day service at a fair price.”

their own repairs, but the repairs themselves could be avoided with proper maintenance.” You’ve all seen the ‘funny, not-so-funny’ video where someone didn’t realize the garage didn’t open when they hit the remote, and they drove right through the door. Mike commented: “People also tend to take their garage door opener for granted. Other than changing the battery in the remote when needed, no one thinks about

maintaining the garage door opener unit itself.” So, Mike, what’s a homeowner to do? “Well, as I mentioned, it all comes down to maintenance, and winter is the perfect time to have your garage door serviced. A routine maintenance call consists of checking out all of the many moving parts that make up the garage door mechanism, and making sure that each and every part is in good working condition.

“ I also look at the non-moving parts, such as the tracks, seals and weather stripping. All the components need to work together smoothly and efficiently. Same goes for the garage door opener. Routine maintenance really does save money in the long run.” Mike is a certified garage door technician who likens himself to an artist when it comes to repairing your garage door. “I do all the repair work myself. You can call me 24-7, even on weekends and holidays, and it will always be me who shows up to do the job. “I take pride in providing excellent ‘same day’ service at a fair price. I only use the highest quality parts and ensure the job is always done right the first time. Every job is warrantied.” If your garage door is beyond repair and needs to be replaced, or you need a new garage door opener installed, Mike’s the guy to handle those jobs too. “I install and repair all makes and models of garage doors and openers, so there are never any surprises. Installations go smoothly, and the customer is instructed on how to properly care for the door, mechanism and opener to avoid any potential problems in the future.” Haven’t had your garage door serviced in awhile? Don’t wait until it breaks down! Give Mike Boyer at A+ Garage Door Ser-

Unlock the secret to permanent weight loss with Craig Calciotti Craig Calciotti is a Master Life Coach and Hypnotherapist. And he uses his considerable skills to help people lost weight. He told us : “The beautiful young lady on the opposite page is my patient, Jeannine. “She lost 36 pounds in 60 days. Back in March of 2016 we did everything by mail and phone and she never had to leave the comfort of home for the program to be successful. It is now January and she has not gained any weight back. “ H e r words to me were: “Thank you, thank you! for giving me my life back. ” Over the last 5 years I have developed a proven program to solve all these challenges many people face every day when it comes To Eating Food. What makes me an expert? Because I had all these challenges and more my entire life. “Then one day I was driving and I realized my mind is really a computer. If you do something long enough it becomes a habit like driving. So how do you change This computer? “Is there a magic secret or code? YES, THERE IS! It’s Learning How to Use Your Emotional Mind!” Craig continued: “What is your emotional mind? It’s the subconscious mind. How can we change those programs in that part of your mind? “Let me ask you this First, How does an athlete get better at a sport? Most people would say practice

“That is only half right! You get better at sports or anything because it makes you Feel Good! Think about a little boy or girl playing basketball and they shoot and miss. They feel frustrated. Then their muscles move in a certain way and the ball goes in the basket and they feel great. The subconscious mind which is the emotional mind says when I move my muscles in a certain way I feel good!,” says Craig. “I will teach you and coach you for 35 days how to to use that part of your mind to take back your

LIFE.” Craig continued: “You will change life time habits of eating for good! Let’s face it, throughout our lives food is used for reward, punishment, and yes even LOVE “ You and I can change this part of our mind for good! I won’t motivate you, I will inspire you. “What’s the difference? Motivation doesn’t last (Will Power). When we inspire your emotional mind through a new learning, it will produce lasting results.

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“You will lose 30 pounds or more in 60 days with no hunger. How? Through The Power of Two. Your Mind + Medical Science=SUCCESS!!!. “Call now for more information 845323-2766. Satisfaction is Guaranteed,” said Craig. Here Is The Complete Program. You get two sessions live or by phone on how to use your emotional mind to lock in these changes for good. You get 35 days of coaching. You get a night time recording to fall asleep that will make these changes for good. You will also get the Secret Exercise to change your life in three weeks. You’ll get a 30 day supply of African mango to burn fat and a 30 day supply of natural detox to cleanse your body. You will also receive a 60 day supply of all natural weight loss drops (my private blend of amino acids). You will also re-

ceive uour own personal web age With The food plan, shopping list, recordings and The Craving Buster!!! Craig added: “Release negative behavior to create positive change.” Dr. Lois Kroplick, Distinguished Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, says: “Craig Calciotti’s creative talents, ability to problem solve and compassion to help people complements my medical practice. “ Since I’ve been referring to Craig for hypnotherapy I’ve witnessed dramatic changes in many of my patients. I highly recommend Craig Calciotti.” Call Craig now at 845-323-2766 to Unlock the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss. You can access his web site at www.hypnosisrelease.com. You can email Craig at hypnosisrelief@gmail.com. His office is at 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 106 in Pomona.

And we’ll tell you all you need to make you a star

Furniture Medic brings old and damaged furniture back to life Story: Murray Phillips Furniture Medic of Airmont specializes in furniture restoration and repair. And the wonderful work they do is winning them acclaim from all over the county – and beyond. Owner Brian Starkey told us: “We do onsite touch-ups and repairs. We reface kitchen cabinets. If you don’t want to spend several thousands on a brand-new kitchen, we can help you do it for almost half the price.” Furniture Medic does a lot of work with insurance companies, fixing water or fire damaged furniture. Both the insurance company and the home-owner benefit because of these lower costs. We were amazed at the quality of the work you’ll find at Furniture Medic. Brian - who works with his father, also named Brian, and mother AnnMarie - showed us a complicated piece that was rescued from a fire in a 100-yearold Bronx church. There were more than 100 pieces. It had to be taken down at the church then reassembled at Furniture Medic’s offices. But all that labor is worth it. Furniture Medic is winning business from local hotels who need their skillful work to bring new life to rooms that have become worn out. Furniture Medic will pick up your furniture from your home, then take it to their offices to be worked on. Brian Senior told us: “Furniture Medic is a

Owner Brian Starkey works on a complicated piece that was rescued from a 100-year-old Bronx church after a fire.

Above: owner Brian Starkey (center) with father Brian and technician Tracy Coleman. Left: How Furniture Medic brought new life to a couple of side tables.

On this page: Befores and afters on some recent Furniture Medic projects.

franchiese that has been around for 25 years and I’ve been in this field for 30 years.” Furniture Medic, one of the world’s largest wood and furniture repair and restoration companies, has an established reputation for excellence unmatched in the industry. In both residential and commercial settings, they provide an affordable alternative to replacement of furnishings and fixtures. They specialize in wood and furniture repair for antiques, millwork, paneling, banisters, cabinetry, mantels, hardwood floors and some upholstery. Other services include cabinet refacing, precision repair of wood surfaces, as well as furniture refinishing and polishing. They specialize in using “green”, environmentally-safe products for their refinishing.”There’s no odor,” he said. “You can change the whole look of a home by remodeling your kitchen,” says son Brian. “It’s the focal point of the house. Customer satisfaction is key. We design each job according to the homeowner’s requirements. The sooner I turn your kitchen over to you exactly the way you imagined it, the better.” Visit them on Facebook at Furniture Medic by Finesse Finishes or call them at 845-547-2434. Samples are available for each custom-designed job. Free estimates are available in Rockland, Orange and Westchester Counties, as well as Bergen County, New Jersey. Furniture Medic by Finesse Finishes is conveniently located at 382 Route 59, Suite 276, Airmont, NY 10952.

Gala night for Keep Rockland Beautiful

Guests at Keep Rockland Beautiful’s Annual Awards Gala at the HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center enjoyed a spectacular evening. The theme this year was “Human/Nature” and included an exhibit of images from local photographers; upcycled creations from Doris Laughton-Smith and Hildee Ryan; spirited world music from John McDowell & Michael Wimberly; and body-painted models lovingly created by Natalie Russell.

A highlight was a majestic, room-wide tree pose as captured by George Pejoves in photo above. Guests also went home with a special gift from Nyack’s Maria Luisa Boutique: a lovely reusable bag that can be attached via carabiner to a key chain or hand bag. It makes it easy to “Say No to the Bag,” when in a convenience store, gas station, pharmacy, etc. Everyone can be part of the solution to get truly unnecessary plastic out of our

environment! If you missed the event, not to worry – for the month of January, you can still get one of these great bags by becoming a 2017 Member of Keep Rockland Beautiful (www.keeprocklandbeautiful. org). The event was also made possible by these community-minded businesses: Atlantic Tomorrow’s Office, DocuWare Corp., Orange & Rockland, Teplitz and Tilcon.

Rockland Now & Then

The famous mid 20th Century American painter Edward Hopper – a Nyack native – often used architectural elements to highlight his view of the world as socially disconnected. While he did include people in his paintings, they rarely seemed aware of, much less willing or able to communicate with, each other. And he seemed most comfortable with scenes devoid of visible human presence; “Early Sunday Morning (1930), one of his most famous images, records an empty 7th Avenue in New York City totally lacking pedestrians, cars, horses, or even a face behind a second story window. Another iconic Hopper image, “The House by the Railroad (1925 – Oil on Canvas) - pictured above - was so haunting in its emptiness that Alfred Hitchcock used the image as a model for the famous house in “Psycho”. A gorgeous Victorian era house on Congers Avenue (Route 9W) in Haverstraw served as Hopper’s model; graced with an inviting porch, flowing curves and large windows facing the Hudson River, the house was designed to be an integral component of the community. Indeed, with the predecessor to Route 9W immediately in front of the porch, the busy West Shore Railroad across the street and the Haverstraw Station but a few steps further, the house looked out upon endless activity. Yet Hopper isolated the house from any suggestion of human presence or activity, using the cold iron of the railroad as a visual barrier between the house and the surrounding area. As in the 7th Avenue painting, no faces are visible in the windows, and the shades are haphazardly drawn. Viewers anthropomorphize, so the house takes on the appearance of a sad, depressed person, eyes downcast and eyelids drooping - a lifeless pallid house set against a cold pale sky. Right - Contemporary Nyack artist Bill Batson sketched the same house nearly 90 years later. Using pen and ink, he achieved much the same isolated feel by placing a chain link fence and guardrail (instead of the railroad track) in the foreground, and using strong ink strokes on a white background with minimal feathering or shading. And, in a world obsessed with perpendicularity and right angles, Bill tilted the house 12 degrees clockwise, further distressing the viewer. Seemingly abandoned behind the chain link fence, this isolated vestige of the past appears set for imminent collapse. My world view is less dystopian, so the image of the same house I chose to capture as an image is very different. Standing atop the guardrail and in front of the chain link fence seen in Bill’s sketch eliminates the visual barrier in front of the house. In a break from the previous static representations, the foreground includes a vehicle – intentionally blurred by motion – while high above a flag waves softly in the breeze. The entrance path beckons, the porch invites, fair weather clouds and a blue sky contrast with the soothing colors of the house, all promising a warm reception. Telephone, internet and power cables reflect in the windows; far from being disconnected from the outside world, this house is very much part of the community.

By Daniel Spitzer, MD

One Haverstraw house and nearly one hundred years documented in three individual and highly divergent images. What will “The House By The Railroad” see as it gazes out across the Hudson River, what transformations will occur around it, what kind of device might capture its portrait, and who might wield that device, another hundred years hence? Hopper’s “House by the Railroad” is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, NYC. Image with permission of MOMA; licensing fee paid to its agent Art Resources Inc. Bill Batson’s “The House That Inspired Hitchcock” used with permission. Visit him at BillBatsonArts.com

Realtor Robin Miller with long-time Piermont resident Ann Hickey.

A piece of paradise for sale in Piermont

Story: Tom Riley Robin Miller, a licensed Associate Broker for William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Nyack has some beautiful high-end properties. She is listing 106 Harbor Cove in Piermont and the Paradise Harbor unit is simply gorgeous With amenities such as in-house concierge, reception lobby, clubhouse, community pool, tennis courts, sauna and steam room the interest is very high. Piermont is quietly home to a number of celebrities who enjoy life along the majestic Hudson River as well as the “old timers” who remember when it was a small village dominated by a corrugated paper mill which employed most of its residents. Today the village is a popular destination for tourists and bicyclists who arrive on weekends . In the warmer months children spend afternoons and weekends biking on the pier, crabbing and fishing in the river. Artists and musicians are drawn to the area due to the spectacular river views and the great restaurants and boutique shops that line the village. “You’ll be able to sit in your enclosed all season terrace and enjoy the sunrise, the moonrise and the sailboats gliding by”,

Some of the beautiful rooms in this piece of Paradise in Piermont

Robin said. She adds, “This 2,239 square foot condo unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The large granite kitchen opens to an airy dining room and living room with walls of glass overlooking the fabulous views north to the Tappan Zee Bridge and Hook Mountain. “The spacious master bedroom with large walk-in closet and tastefully updated marble bathroom will amaze you. Other amenities include indoor parking with 2 spots near the elevator and ample storage area. You are within walking distance of the Village of Piermont with its 5 star restaurants, galleries and boutiques. Nearby is the quaint village of Nyack, many walking trails, golf courses and historic sites. It is convenient to the Palisades Parkway, Tappan Zee Bridge and Palisades Mall.” “Think of it as your own private resort just 35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan”, said Robin. Ann Hickey, the former Commissioner of Jurors of Rockland County, was born in Piermont, lives in Paradise Harbor and is a good friend of the owners of the unit that is for sale. “He worked for the New York

Yankees for years,” she said of the owner. “They are wonderful people and we had many parties up there.” Ann added:“Piermont is a wonderful town and the chief of police said Paradise She added: “The nights are just so beautiful here when everything is all lit up.”

This spectacular condo unit is listed at $1,075,000. You can call Robin on her cell 845-596-0459 or the Nyack office 845358-9440. Her email is robin@baerhomes. com. . She will be happy to give you a tour of this extraordinary home.

High tech... comfortable... and even a little bit fun Get the smile you’ve always wanted at Stony Point Dental

It’s ironic. People go to the dentist to maintain a beautiful, healthy smile…but often times they’re not smiling when they know they have a dental appointment. Unless, of course, they are a patient at Stony Point Dental! “We know people are anxious about going to the dentist, even if it’s for a routine hygiene appointment,” says Dr. Robert Chorney. “That’s why patient comfort and easing patient anxiety is our priority. Our staff is so warm and caring that our patients truly look forward to their appointments.”

Dr. Robert Chorney and Dr. Caley Barile utilize the hi tech CBCT scanner for the most accurate 3-D X-rays. “Visiting Stony Point Dental is like taking a mini-vacation,” says one patient. “I look forward to relaxing, watching a movie, and sharing a laugh with the staff. Before I know it, my treatment is done, and I’m sorry to have to leave.” “I’ve always had a fear of going to the dentist,” says another patient. “Dr. Chorney was so gentle during all my dental work that those fears are a thing of the past. I can’t believe I actually enjoy going to the dentist!” Dr. Caley Barile adds: “We constantly strive to make treatments quicker and more comfortable for patients. Our entire team goes through extensive training on new

equipment and techniques, all to ensure that the patient is comfortable and relaxed, regardless of the procedure. “While we still keep a supply of nitrous oxide on hand, we find that because of the latest technologies, treatment is quicker and more pleasant.” Stony Point Dental utilizes the most upto-date diagnostic equipment, including a CBCT scanner—the most advanced 3-D X-ray technology available. “The CBCT scanner presents a 3-D image which provides much more information than the usual 2-D X-ray, allowing us to spot problems that may be hidden, such as an abscess or root fracture, that may not

The friendly, fun and caring staff at Stony Point Dental will make you feel right at home. be visible on a conventional X-ray,” says Dr. Chorney. “In addition to diagnostics, the CBCT scanner allows us to accurately position dental implants. We do all aspects of implant dentistry, from implant placement to tooth placement. Precisely positioning implants makes the process much more comfortable and quicker for patients during both the procedure and recovery. “We are also proud to be one of only a handful of practices who utilize PRP, an innovative, natural therapy using the patient’s own biomaterial to speed healing and greatly improve the success of dental implants and other procedures,” says Dr. Chorney. Not happy with your smile? In addition to dental implants, Stony Point Dental offers several other cosmetic options including porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and Invisalign aligners—the clear alternative to

traditional metal braces. “We have several clients who, for years, have been wanting to straighten their teeth, but didn’t want to wear braces,” says Dr. Barile. “Invisalign is an amazing, virtually invisible alternative that effectively straightens teeth without the unsightliness associated with metal braces. “You are able to eat whatever foods you like, remove the device whenever you want, and brush and floss your teeth normally. It’s perfect for adults and teens who may be self-conscious about wearing braces.” Whether you need an emergency appointment, routine check-up, or are just unhappy with your smile, Dr. Chorney, Dr. Barile and the team at Stony Point Dental are here to help! Their dedication to both fun and healthy smiles makes Stony Point Dental an excellent practice for families. The office has a wide selection of videos

for kids to watch during their treatments, and visits are always topped off with a goody bag and a trip to the treasure chest for a prize. They even offer senior citizen discounts! “We’ve been going to Stony Point Dental since our kids were little,” says one mom. “They made us feel welcomed right from the start! My kids were never afraid to go to the dentist and always enjoyed their visits, especially when they got to go into the treasure box. We always recommend Stony Point Dental - the doctors and staff are excellent!” Oral health is an important part of your overall well-being. If you’re uneasy, or just haven’t been to the dentist in a while, let the friendly, caring and highly skilled staff make your visit to Stony Point Dental a relaxing and pleasant experience. Stony Point Dental, 32 S. Liberty Drive (Route 9W), Patriot Square Shopping Cen-

Wholeness Center in Valley Cottage brings wellness to body, mind and spirit Imagine if there was a place in Rockland County that practitioners, healers, facilitators, activists and artists could go to plug into a collective energy... A healing center that supported and served the people who support and serve everybody else... The Wholeness Center in Valley Cottage is this place. Blossoming over the coming months, the Wholeness Center’s mission is to bring wellbeing, expansion and renewal to the community, working as an ecosystem where all the parts nourish each other. Founders Kristin Giacopelli and Ariana Breganti started dreaming of this concept 15 years ago during their practice of spending “spirit time” in the garden. Since then Ariana built Sacred Skin Wellness and Kristin split her time between the US and travelling the world studying healing modalities and ancient traditions. They continued to work on the dream: a community of like minded, heart centered people committed to the virtues of authenticity, clear communication, and a deep loving connection to each other and spirit. In short – sacred space. Fast forward 15 years and circumstances have conspired (or the stars have aligned :-) ) in bringing the area a beautiful Wholeness Center in the heart of Valley Cottage. And, as serendipity would have it, the Wholeness Center has taken over the much

loved Bee Alive building. Kristin created the decor of the space inspired by her world journeys as well as her inner journeys , ”The goal in creating the space was that one walks in and exhales with a sense of relief. Much like being at the beach...watching the dune grasses...listening to the wind... feeling at home in the simplicity. The space itself feels like an exhale, allowing the mind and nervous system to quiet down… where it leaves space to go deeper, beyond our usual daily interactions. It’s the essence of sacred geometry in that it’s simple and beautiful yet profound and foundational all at once. It’s important that the environment support both the practitioner and the client in the work we do.”

Ariana has brought her family along on the adventure. Michele Miller, Ariana’s mom, is the Business Director. “We come as a package”, Ariana adds, “We jokingly refer to her as Momager, but she comes aboard with 40 years of experience and is uniquely qualified to provide the grounding and support that the vision needs.” In addition, Ariana’s husband, Chris Breganti is masterfully transforming the space into the profoundly balanced environment that it is now. “Chris has always taken our dreams and visions and helped to manifest them into a safe and sacred container.” Kristin describes, “15 years ago, he built Ariana and me a garden to sit in together to create, connect and collaborate on what held meaning for us in our lives. Now, Chris has leveled up the Wholeness Center decor using his talents and craftsmanship. It’s been such a fun and exciting project to work alongside him on, bringing the aesthetic vision to reality.” The center will begin in two phases with the ground floor open now and the upper two floors being completed later in 2017. The ground floor is already flourishing having hosted drum circles, singing bowl meditations, Holistic Chamber of Commerce meeting, essential oils classes, a holiday support group, spa parties and even the grand Princess Warrior Ball graduation for young girls. The ground floor event room can be rented as a perfect venue for ceremonies, workshops, panel discussions and gatherings of all kinds. Signature Whole-

ness Center programs like Teen Yoga, WholeMan, Morning Jolt, Morning Meditation with the Masters, Lunch & Learn, and the Wholeness Speaker Series will also be featured. Co founder Ariana Breganti has integrated Sacred Skin Wellness into the Wholeness Center and has continued the impeccable Sacred Skin Method™ with existing and new clients alike. Spa services range from traditional massage, facials, waxing and energy work;

with an emphasis on uncovering the deeper need within what’s being presented, which is the foundation of the Wholeness Method™ Ariana created that permeates all the programs that the Center offers. “Oftentimes, the clients come in in a crisis, so the first thing we do is meet them where they are. We treat the need presented and then we use an evidence based treatment plan that gradually guides them into a more balanced, peaceful, nourished state.” Ariana explains, “They know they’re not

alone; we are with them on their journey”. “Whenever I see a client come in for services and then seemingly unrelated joy shows up in their life, that is when I know the work is connecting them to themselves and life around them in a more meaningful way.” Also on the ground floor are rooms used for coaching and counseling for both men and women. Appointments can be made in the areas of nutrition, intuitive readings, and a myriad of support groups for all ages and life phases. The Men’s Institute at the Wholeness Center will have a wide range of offerings for boys and men of all ages. Veterans support groups, coming of age/rite of passage programs, meditation and men’s groups will be some of the programs led by local men’s coach Tom Kelley. Kelley has joined the Wholeness Center as Director of Men’s Programs, “I have been running men’s programs in Rockland County and nationally for the last several years and am truly inspired to be a part of the Wholeness Center team. In the wellness industry, men have been underserved. This is changing and we intend to be at the vanguard. To have a physical place for men to go to invest in their own growth is fantastic.” “For me,” Kristin shares, “the Wholeness Center is a culmination of my studies, my travels, my ideals, wants, wishes and needs in the world. It is the manifestation of the heart to heart conversations Ariana and I have been having in our 20 years of friendship. We were inspired to create a place where the body, mind, heart and spirit could be nourished. All of our services and offerings are designed to bring all the parts of ourselves back into harmonic wholeness. I’ve learned a lot about the world, about people, about life and I have so much still to learn, as we all do. Someone once told me, all of us need each other in order to see what we, ourselves, cannot see.” You can find out more about all the offerings by visiting WholenessCenterNY. com on the web or going to the Wholeness Center’s fast growing Facebook page. Also look out for Valentine’s specials and gift cards.

From wigs to makeup Prestige Beauty Supply has all your beauty needs

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Prestige Beauty Supply in Nanuet is your one-stop shop for all your professional beauty needs. Owner Robin says: ““Whether you need hair care products, wigs, make-up, nail care, skincare, hairbrushes, shears, tweezers, clippers or anything beauty related, we have it here. “ We ’ v e been in this location for over 40 years and our team of beauty consultants is always available to answer your questions or even give an impromptu consultation. “Our goal is to place the power of beauty care and maintenance in our customer’s hands. Our main collection of professional-grade at-home hair color and kits come in a variety of shades and

Left: Rose Mary and Glorious are the hairstylists at Prestige. You will find every possible beauty product at this amazing Nanuet store

L to R Robin and Eva, Co-owners, Victoria and Rose Mary, beauty consultant professionals

cater to a wide range of hair textures and conditions. “We are a national wholesaler and we provide supplies for salons and professionals across the country, often at a discount based on the order. We have several In-house hair stylists who work in our salon in the back. “Currently we are looking for more hair stylists and colorists, call Eva or me if you are interested in building up your clientele as we have immediate openings. Our salon offers boutique hair care and styling services, including wash and set, cuts, relaxers, weaves and extensions.” Robin and Eva own Prestige Beauty Supply. Eva told us: “What sets us apart from other beauty stores is our emphasis on customer service. We always like to educate, guide and advocate. We are a

multi-cultural salon. “Affluent African American women don’t have to go to the Bronx, we have talented hairstylist and colorist right here,” said Eva. “We have an excellent staff for cosmetics, nail care and professional haircare including the premiere ethnic brands offered to all multi-cultural clientele. “If you have a styling or grooming question or you want to know more about certain products and services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. If you sign up for our emails we’ll send you our latest promotions. We are open seven days a week and there is easy access to our parking lot.” One delighted customer from Fort Lee, NJ, had this to say: “Prestige Beauty Supply is THE best place to shop for beauty supplies in the whole Rockland

and Bergen area. “Whether you need hair care products or make-up or anything else beauty related, the staff is really friendly and helpful. It is like the opposite of a chain store where nobody knows anything about the products they sell. “At Prestige, they really know what they are talking about and it shows that they care about their customers. There is a reason the store has been a Rockland County institution for more than 40 years. I love patronizing family owned businesses and this place is as good as it gets.” Some of the product lines one can find in Prestige Beauty Supply include Blow Dryers, Curlers, Eyelashes, Cosmetic Brushes, Jewelry, Accessories and more. Call Prestige Beauty Supply at 845-6238079. Prestige Beauty Supply is located at 191 West Route 59 in Nanuet.

Gabriella Chillino’s GC Hair & Company is the talk of New City Story: Tom Riley Gabriella Chillino grew up in New City and attended beauty school at Rockland BOCES. Now she owns one of the hottest hair salons in our area. She told us: “When I was working at BOCES I worked in New Jersey and I was featured in Cake Boss and The Housewives of New Jersey because of our unique hairstyling. Because of my talent in hairstyling I placed first in a countywide competition and was sent to the state competition which I won. “After graduation I went to California where I trained with Tony & Guy, Paul Mitchell and Vidal Sassoon. I returned to New York and worked on 5th Avenue at Rita Hazan where I met colorist George Papaniklas and I learned how to do color. “For three and a half years I worked at Marie Robinson on 5th Avenue where I met Jen Atkin and I assisted her when she was in New York. She’s a big celebrity hair stylist who has worked on the Kardashians, Chrissy Tegan and others. “While working in these prestigious NYC salons I had the opportunity to work with countless ‘A List’ clients.”

After four years of working in Manhattan. Gabriella Chilling decided to open her own salon in New City. Gabriella specializes in hairstyling, bridal and hair replacement. She also specializes in hair enhancement, wigs and hair extensions. She continued: “I think I bring a new talent to the area. I’m only 21 and I want to be an inspiration to younger girls, I want them to come here and learn. “Bridal parties are welcome. My employees will receive a complementary education and get a chance to go to the City and get training there. I’ll also hold complementary classes for the BOCES girls.”

Bumble & Bumble is the exclusive product line at her salon. “You’ll be able to purchase clip-on extensions and wigs. I also us Wella Hair Color. My job is to make women and men feel good about themselves. “And one of the biggest things I want to accomplish is to be able to show girls it’s possible to get out on your own and succeed. We have Hair Extensions for women and men. “ Some of the services we offer include hair cutting, hair coloring, Keratin treatments, wigs, full body waxing, make-ip and we have a Micro-Blading Technician for Eyebrows.

Gabriella Chillino inside her beautiful GC Hair & Company salon in New City.

“I’m doing $20 blow drying across the board for everybody and I found top hair to use that is the best of quality. I also want to hold workshops for other hairstylists in the area. “I want to share my knowledge as well as hold classes for my clients. I feel women should be helping each other out. Hairstyling can be competitive but I want it to

be a learning environment.” said Gabriella. “I want G.C. Hair & Co. to feel like a high end New York City Salon but with affordable pricing. My Salon will be departmentalized into Hair Coloring and Hair Styling with experts in each field. “If you want the hottest trends in hair coloring and hair styling you find that the certified professionals at G.C. Hair & Com-

pany take a skilled and artful approach to giving you your best look. Celebrate texture and volume and add great hair extensions for extra glamour. “I love to share my knowledge with others and I hand pick my employees for creative talent, experience and a passion for hairstyling, coloring and education.” Gabriella specializes in hairstyling, bridal and hair replacements. Her knowledge of all hair textures keeps her in high demand as does her ability to create styles that not only reflect current trends but are also easy to manage on a daily basis. Book an appointment with Gabriella or one of her highly trained stylist today. G.C. Hair & Company is located at 8 First Street in New City. Call to book an appointment at 845-499-2552 or visit their web site at www.GCHairco.com. GC Hair & Company is open 7 days a week and it has a parking lot for your convenience.”

The Souk Market returns to Piermont January 8

“The SOUK” Farm Market will be returning to The OUTSIDE IN (Piermont) for its fourth season and will run on Sundays from January 8th through April 9th from 11am to 3pm, hosted by owners Bill Walsh and Joe Serra. “The SOUK” is not your typical farmer’s market despite offering “traditional” provisions and staples like bread, produce, cheese, meats and olive oil. It’s “The SOUK” environment that really makes it stand out as something different. “Most winter markets are held in schools, churches or community centers.” Serra explains, adding, “Ours is in a sprawling gallery with four rooms, including a converted greenhouse that overlooks a wooded area and a bamboo sculpture garden. “The other rooms are filled with the works of Hudson Valley artists and craftspeople. It’s a very inviting space. “We wanted to create a unique and exciting experience for our customers”, says Walsh. “Farmers’ markets are great, but why not make something more fun that people can enjoy on many levels; something people can look forward to each Sunday in the dead of winter?” There is a great selection of prepared & cooked-to-order options so people can sit down and have a nice brunch and lin-

ger in this special environment. The main space has a wood stove which provides a real cozy atmosphere to enjoy all this great food. This year, “The SOUK” is going to be even more special according to the owners. They are bringing in an exciting new lineup of vendors, a new coffee bar and even a “Kasbah”! “We wanted to change things up and introduce our customers to new farms, chefs and artisan food entrepreneurs this year, many of whom have never served in Rockland before”, says Serra. “We spent the last 8 months working on this line-up and we are very excited. We will have some of our customers’ favorites back this year like Arlotta Food Studio, Dan Madura Farms, Jolirose Bake Shop, La Ta-

laye Catering, Rockland Roots Food Truck & Sohha Savory Yogurt. But we will also have new vendors. To give you a taste of what’s to come, there’s Itsa Pizza Truck’s handmade signature sourdough pizza with market day toppings, artisan Wave Hill Breads crafted from organic whole grains milled at their bakery, FarmEats pasture-raised chicken/pork & grass-fed beef, Deep Roots Farm all natural farm made pickles, micro-greens & sauces and Mindful Kitchens vegan charcuterie, burgers & pates from the Hudson Valley. “There will also be a full weekly menu of gluten-free savory & sweet foods, prepared Greek, Italian and Middle-Eastern cuisines, from-scratch Asian dumplings, Japanese inspired locally made dressings, artful-

ly-crafted avocado inspired eats, Northern Italian influenced jams, a wide variety of fresh baked desserts, confections and much more. We will also have alternating vendors from week-to-week and guest feature vendors so that customers will always see something different each week”. And what about this Kasbah? “This was Bill’s idea”, Joe says with a laugh. “Bill is always changing things and taking things up a notch. He wanted to create a fun and intimate space - something with a Moroccan vibe – where people can go and taste Hill Rock Distillery’s incredible bourbons or Nahmias et Fils’ fig-based Mahia”. For more information about “The SOUK”, visit their website at theoutside. in/thesouk.

Here are just a few of the wonderful foods and crafts you’ll find at the Souk in Piermont

Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch offers 3 exceptional properties

Story: Tom Riley Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch, Lic. RE Assoc. Broker at Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty, is one of Rockland County’s most sought after realtors. She’s popular because of her marketing expertise, professionalism, integrity, listening skills and top shelf service. Constant referrals from satisfied clients throughout her 27 year career are testimony to her flawless reputation. Now she has gathered three exceptional properties for sale that are sure to excite home buyers from NYC and the Hudson Valley. 2 Burd Street, Nyack: “I would like to tell you about this three level penthouse with panoramic Hudson River views to north and east,” she says. “The views are simply breathtaking. Inside you’ll find a beautiful custom kitchen with display cabinets, a breakfast bar and a wonderful pull-out pantry. There are hardwood floors throughout, a dual fireplace adjoining diningroom and living room, and a large skylight illuminating the staircase with natural light. “There’s a private bath & whirlpool tub in the master suite with views to the south and the Tappan Zee Bridge. The 3rd level bedroom or wtudio opens to a wraparound deck with stunning river views. ‘Imagine the river glistening in the morning light and the beautiful reflections at sunset. An added bonus is a private boat slip and elevator. “You’ll have a country club lifestyle with a riverside pool, boating, gym and all that Nyack has to offer. This beautiful townhouse is listed at $695,000. It is located in a gated community with assigned garage parking.” 6 Burd Street, Nyack: “This propertyoffers a rare opportunity to get into Nyack with this lowest priced condominium at Clermont, a luxury waterfront community. “This 2-level condo offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a view to the south of the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge and to the north and the beautiful courtyard gardens. “Lots of natural light streams in from the

2 Burd Street, Nyack

6 Burd Street, Nyack

17 Old Lake, Congers

skylight kitchen which has been remodeled with rich granite and the white cabinet kitchen is open to the dining area, which flows into the living room with fireplace, making it ideal for entertaining. Both bedrooms have terraces with views. The townhouse has great closet space, private washer and dryer

inside the unit. It has central air and vacuum. It has garage parking for two spaces and an elevator to a beautiful solarium entryway. It has a riverside pool and all that Nyack is famous for.” Price $464,900. 17 Old Lake, Congers: The 3rd property is an Arts & Craft Cape Cod. Imagine

being able to work from home while being steps away from a beautiful lake. Whether you make it your primary residence or a weekend/holiday retreat, this could be the perfect choice. Tucked away yet close to everything, it is only 45 minutes to Manhattan. This 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers

exciting possibilities! Its 11’ by 27’ office/ studio is ideal for a home business, an In-law Suite, art/music studio and more! You’ll love the 18’ by 17’ Master Suite with a private whirlpool bath and outdoor deck. There’s an over-sized 1 car garage. Have your own lake access where you can fish, or simply enjoy

beautiful sunsets. Price: $409.000.” Call Stephanie Ferrante-Hirsch to tour these properties. Office 845-213-1725 or Cell 845-304-4817. You can access her web site at www.stephaniehirsch.com. Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty is located 18 Laurel Road in New City.

Imagine Properties of Blauvelt offers the wave of the future in real estate Story/Photos: Tom Riley Susan Camus’s Imagine Properties located at 580 Route 303 in Blauvelt is not your traditional real estate office. Susan told us: “I want you to know we are an independent broker and don’t have the red tape and fees other agencies charge. We are all about helping people. “All of our agents have various backgrounds such as marketing, civil service and customer service. Most of us have worked at other agencies and we have a lot to offer. We are a full service agency and our theme is Buy, Sell, Rent or Invest with us. “We invest in commercial real estate and we contribute to many local charities. We have a list of vendors we work with from landscapers to movers to attorneys and mortgage people.“ Susan is a licensed NY State Real Estate Broker with 14 years experience and used to manage a local real estate Cable Chan-

nel. She continued: “If you are licensed and looking for a change we invite you to join us. We have no fees and we absorb all the costs of your transition over here. Most of all you’ll find a really positive work environment. “We offer training, marketing and technology. We are SFR Certified - that means Short Sale Foreclosure Resources and I’ve closed 35 of those homes right here in Rockland County. “We handle them confidentially and we’re with you every step of the way. There are literally thousands of these homes in Rockland County. You are not alone-we’re here to help. “ Many realtors don’t want to do the paperwork. If you are going through the process, get someone who knows what they are doing. We are very experienced in this

field.” Susan continued: “In January we’ll be offering really great promotions - look for them. We’ll be offering seminars for buyers and sellers, investors and short sales. “My agents are empowered to promote themselves, their property and their phone numbers. This is uncommon in the real estate industry. I’m here for consultation for much or as little as they need me. If you can Imagine it, You can make it happen. If you can imagine your Dream Home, my Team will help you find it.” Some of the realtors who work at Imagine Properties include Kate Kennedy who has 20 years experience and is happy to be your “need to deed” Realtor. Maureen Schroder is dedicated to her clients and their needs. Tiffany Tillette will work tirelessly to make your dream a reality.

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Dina Marie Wolleben worked for a major television network and is an expert in “staging” and has years of experience purchasing, owning and selling property. Debbie Karsch has 30 years experience as a real estate professional. She is experienced in coaching and she feels guidance is the key to a successful transaction. Savitri Singh loves real estate and markets in Westchester, Rockland and the Bronx/Yonkers area. Annette Roman likes educating her clients throughout every step of the process and believes when you are armed with the best information you’ll make the best decision. Diane Bekmann was a Real Estate Paralegal for 25 years and feels close communication is the key to a successful transaction. Ann Marie Smith is a Licensed NY

State Associate Broker with vast experience in building, development, planning and zoning. And Anita Vlass will always keep your best interest at heart during real estate negotiations. People experiencing divorce and separation will find special care at Imagine Properties. Empty nesters, buyers, sellers, downsizers and short sales will find Susan and her team think outside the box to get your home sold. You can Register NAID for HUD and Foreclosures. Call Imagine Properties at 845-398-1717 and experience the non-traditional services offered by Susan and her team. You can Email Susan Camus at SusanC1308@ gmail.com. Her website is www.imaginepropertiesny.com.

And we’ll tell you all you need to make you a star

Diplomat Health & Swim Club is for EVERY body Story/Photos: Tom Riley The Diplomat Health & Swim Club conveniently located on Route 9W at 1101 Overlook Circle in Piermont is the longest operating health club in Rockland County. Owner Bruce Woolley told us: “We’ve always said ‘THE DIPLOMAT IS FOR EVERY BODY.’ but with the advent of the big box health clubs, we want everybody to know we are big enough for your varied fitness needs, but small enough to know who you are and care. “Much of that comes from having an staff of senior management and group exercise teachers including myself since 1975. “My wife, Mary Lee started in 1983 and two of our daughters also manage the club with us. Maude began in the 1980s and Kate started in 2000. “We’re all involved in the varied aspects of the club’s operation and services to our members. We also have a long-term group exercise staff from outside the family, such as Laura Hudson who has been with us for 35 years teaching exercise at Diplomat. “We happily offer many programs that do not require a membership in the club such as personal training, swim lessons for all ages and specialty “Pop-Up” Group Exercise Classes. “In addition to our Individual, couples and family memberships we allow teenagers 13 and up full fledged membership at Diplomat.” Bruce, the owner and CEO (Chief Exercise Officer) of Diplomat, added: “On weekends from noon to 3pm children have access to the swimming pool as guests of members.” Joe Dorangrichia has been a member at the Diplomat for 40 years. “You could say I grew up at the Diplomat,” he said. “Their cardiovascular and weight equip-

L to R Club Manager Kate Woolley, Owner Bruce Woolley and Club Director, Maude Lynch make the Diplomat Health & Swim Club extra special.

ment works for me. Even though I never swim, I like the club’s style. The music they play is pleasant and not blasting. “Bruce and his staff are so helpful, informative and pleasant to deal with. As I’ve gotten older I find the equipment is perfect for me, in particular the Smith machine. It takes the pressure off the shoulder from an old injury.” Long-time member Alan Levy said, “The Diplomat is wonderful, warm and inviting. It’s non-competitive, quiet and reserved. It’s a hidden gem here in Rockland County.” Kurt, a contractor said, “I’ve known Bruce for 37 years. He is always making positive changes to the Club. I enjoy the Hot Tub and Swimming. People are friendly here and Bruce’s family and daughters are helpful.” Club Director, Maude Lynch said, “I love working with new members. They are excited about fitness and feeling good. I’m an instructor here and I enjoy it so much. We have such a variety of members here and many wonderful friendships have been made. “It’s a happy place and I’ve been teaching here since I was 20. It’s wonderful to work with people who are happy to be here.” Kate Woolley, the Club Manager realized the world of banking was not for her. “True wealth is health. I realized I love seeing people make changes in their lifestyle that makes them healthier. “They don’t have to be huge changes. The fact that I have an opportunity to help people make those changes and continue the legacy of healthful living my family is noted for is very rewarding.” Bruce summed up: “Our membership fees are on sale and we hope you will join us in our journey of health, fitness and wellness. The Diplomat has classes and programs that accommodate every need. “ We encourage anyone who wants to create a New You for the New Year to call us and set a time to sign up or set an appointment for a Free Visit. “I can be reached at 845-359-2401 or email me at Bruce@DiplomatHealth.com.” Bruce and his warm and caring staff are there to help you safely and efficiently meet your goals. www.DiplomatHealth. com

The busiest time of year for psychologists By Barry Fitzgerald, Psy.D. After the holidays, I get an increase in calls from persons seeking counseling or psychotherapy for lingering blues. There are two major reasons for this - the first of which is generally overlooked or not considered by most of us. The lack of sunlight and shortened days of winter may affect most of us without our even realizing it. We are indoors more and consequently getting less fresh air and less exercise. Lethargy and feelings of depression may follow. Oh, and some of us may find outselves reaching for comfort food with the unwanted consequence of gaining additional winter, shall we say, insulation, in the wrong places. I don’t as a rule give direct advice, but when it comes to these seasonal issues (seasonal affective disorder) I frequently encourage people to turn on the lights. Don’t sit in a dark house or apartment. Even better, put on a pair of gloves, a hat, wool socks and go out for a walk. If you’re young enough to jog, do it. Otherwise,walk like you mean it., but even strolling is good for what’s in between your ears. Then there’s that other reason why my phone rings more in January, post holiday blues. Think about it during the holidays we often come into contact with people we don’t spend our time with. However, that chosen time has other factors and pressures attached to it during the holidays when historical obligations arise. We may then find ourselves in extended proximity with persons we have some significant differences and perhaps memories attached to. Since this was an election year, it is also my understanding that there were more adversarial conversations across the dinner table. It was after all a particularly unusual presidential campaign. Psychologists are trained to deal with the aforementioned areas. The word psychologist is a legally controlled descriptor. While psychologists may do psychotherapy; persons identifying themselves as psychotherapists, may not necessarily be psychologist. To be a psychologist one must have graduated from a rigorous doctoral program in psychology - at least two ytearsof professionally supervised work, and having passed the related national licensure exam.

Psychologisgts may or may not accept insurance for payment. I accept most private health insurance and Medicare. Persons who come to see me can expect our meetings to be professional and copnfidential.

Barry Fitzgerald, Psy.D Clinical Psychologist, 53 Burd Street, Nyack, NY 845 358-0559

A New Year A New Nyack what the future holds for the county’s most attractive village By: Janie Rosman The sun was awake for two hours, and Nyack was bustling when village Mayor Jen White met us at Patisserie Didier Dumas. With so many exciting happenings in the village, we went to its source for the low-down. “For the first time in a very long time we have no empty storefronts,” White smiled over her coffee “We have interesting housing projects going up, and nothing’s being torn down. They’re all going into places that have been blighted or were performing poorly on the tax rolls.” Especially exciting is a new affordable housing project being developed on Main Street by the Rockland Housing Action Coalition, Inc. “We’re very committed to the tremendous diversity that everybody loves in this community, and it’s interesting that the first housing project will have units for Section 8, low-income (residents), and units for disabled veterans,” she said. “Nyack and this village board believe firmly that part of our wonderful diversity is economic diversity.” Another project under consideration in the village is the market-rate Pavion Development on the site of the old and long-vacant Wet N Wild factory. “They’re breaking ground now, and I think it’s a very thoughtful project,” White said. The development — located along Hudson Street across from Nyack Plaza — will have 20 units of affordable housing, market-rate rentals that will also have livework lofts and townhouses. “Nyack Plaza will have park land next to it, and there will be a creek with running water and a new bicycle path,” she beamed, “and additional parking on Frank-

Above: An artist’s rendering of the new bartaco which is replacing the River Club. Below: A map of the proposed changes to Memorial Park.

lin Street.” White said it’s a tricky balance to ensure that village keeps what residents love about it and allow for positive change that doesn’t diminish its quirky, wonderful, eclectic nature and allow businesses to thrive. bartaco: a welcome addition “We had six great responses” to the village’s Request for Proposal issued last June for a new tenant at 11 Burd St., White said. Popular restaurant bartaco will open in the 4,948-square-foot building owned by the village and formerly leased by the River Club, which ended its 30-year run in October 2015. bartaco’s other local eateries are in Port Chester and in Stamford, West Hartford and Westport, Connecticut “The village had a responsibility to make sure we would get the most rent, and we wanted someone who would do the bulk of the renovation that the property needed, who would stay a long time and who had

the financial ability to see the project to fruition.” Among the replies were a pub-style restaurant and a French restaurant. The two final contenders were both excellent and had good financials, she said. bartaco will do the bulk of renovations, White said. “We’re delighted that they’re opening here,” White said. “They’re a strong company, people love their food and their ambience, and they will be a wonderful addition to our waterfront.” This included not sacrificing parking spaces as one tenant requested. Bartaco does a large take-out business and asked for only a few parking spots and a few boat slips so people can come in from the marina and have lunch. No opening date has been set. “We’re looking forward to working with the village to create something that is a benefit to the whole town,” Barteca Restaurant Group said in a statement. “We think

Above: Nyack’s northern waterfront where the new condo complex (right) is due to be built. Photo: Arnold Roufa MD

Nyack is a unique and special destination, and we’re very excited to become a part of this community.” “We are really excited,” White said and is currently deciding with village trustees whether the marina will be privately operated or if the village will operate it. Expansions and improvements The village will use a $195,000 grant to build a pedestrian bridge across the inlet between Memorial Park and its public boat launch and marina. “This creates the beginning of a long-discussed river walkway along Nyack’s waterfront,” White said. During the past five years Nyack received more than $10 million from numerous federal and state grants to fund much-needed infrastructure and amenities. These include $250,000 for a Master Plan update, a $2 million TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) grant for its Broad-

way redesign and $800,000 for sidewalk improvements. A viewing area (to see the bridge project) at Memorial Park was financed with $200,000 from the village and matching funds: $150,000 from the Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization grant to build a fishing pier and an ADA-compliant ramp plus a $50,000 grant from the New NY Bridge’s Community Benefits Program.

“I think it’s an interesting time for Nyack,” White reflected. “We all love our village but as someone who sees the dayto-day struggles, it is difficult, if we refuse to make changes to secure our future, to imagine that we will flourish down the road.” Bottom line is, “Do we want to stay exactly as we are now or are we interested in making changes that might guarantee us a more prosperous future?”

Let’s clean up your financial junk drawer, says Allstate’s Don Dietrich

It’s a new year - and there are a lot of important financial affairs you should be taking care of. Don Dietrich, a multiple award-winning Allstate owner told us: “We like to educate our clients as to what they need to do to prepare for an uncertain future, such as consolidating their investments, taking out life insurance, disability income and retirement annuities.” Vincent J. Daly, a personal financial representative in Don’s Allstate Financial Services, LLC, located at 240 Main Street, Nyack, added: “Multiple accounts means excessive fees, multiple statements and you wind up duplicating investments. It’s a New Year and time to get your financial house in order. “If you duplicate you don’t have investment diversity. Here at Allstate we’ll help you consolidate your investments and we’ll help you maximize your potential retirement income.” You can contact Vincent on his cell at 914-391-4096. Don Dietrich continued: “We are celebrating our 32nd Anniversary serving the Nyack community and beyond. We do a

Don Dietrich in his office at 240 Main Street, Nyack. great job in property and casualty insurance. “We have found that due to the lack of planning families find themselves seriously financially compromised with the death of a love one.” Don added: “Using the tremendous buying power of Allstate, I’m able to offer small to medium size businesses and companies a comprehensive Allstate Voluntary Benefit Plan for their employees.

“These supplemental benefits are available through payroll deductions and include Disability Coverage (Income Replacement), Accident Coverage which starts at $2.40 per week, Critical Illness Coverage and Permanent Life Insurance with Long Term Care Coverage Options. “Now businesses with two to three employees, 7-40 employees or over 100 employees can retain their workers by offering these comprehensive benefits.

L to R Vince Daly, Marina Dietrich, Penny Fink, Wendy Hockett and the owner, Don Dietrich have been serving the financial services needs of Nyack and Rockland County for 32 years. “Who wants to lose a valued employee because he feels bereft of benefits and fearful if he gets sick, he may be laid off and without income? We’ve solved all these problems and brought a sense of salvation to employers who want to offer benefits but fear the cost is too prohibitive. “Allstate is a Fortune 500 Company (92nd on the list) with tremendous resources and buying power which allows them to bring the cost down for all their products so employees have the necessary coverage they need for their families and their children.” Don is celebrating 32 years of service to Nyack and the Rockland community with innovative insurance products that sustain families and grows communities Don, already the winner of many awards and accolades has recently been named a 2017 Five Star Award Winner and joins a select group of professionals who excel in

client satisfaction. What is the answer to his success in satisfying his clients and businesses? “The key point is that we are stable,” he told us. “There was a customer who came in yesterday - someone I insured for 30 years I insured his family, his kids and now his grandkids. “You get no service when you go online. When you do business with an 800 number or a computer, at best you’ll get somebody who just punches a clock. I’m an old-fashioned insurance guy. “My door is literally open to anyone who wants to come in and chat, ask questions-or just look at the wide range of my own artwork that hangs on the wall.” Don continued: “In our never-ending quest to improve service our Allstate Workplace Voluntary Benefit Plan has filled a great void for employers to offer a comprehensive benefit package to their employees

through payroll deductions. “Allstate Benefits is one of America’s leading voluntary benefit providers. Are your employees in good hand? They can be. Companies like Walmart, Walgreens, Lowe’s and Home Depot have signed up for Allstate Benefits. “When your employees are happy with their Allstate Benefits, have them stop by and take advantage of our other services. Here at Allstate we sell car insurance, life insurance, condo, rental, cancer insurance and flood insurance. “We also sell 401K’s and investment products. With our products the more you “bundle” the various insurances the more discounts you receive.” Call Don or his warm and caring staff at 845-353-2244 or Email him at ddietrich@ allstate.com. You can access his web site at www.allstateagencies.com/Nyackinsurance.

YMCA honors three community pillars at Night of MAGIC

By Jamie Kempton Jim Kane’s roots at the YMCA run deep. The Nyack native and lifelong resident started as a young pinsetter on the Y’s bowling lanes and learned all manner of sporting activities at the historic brick building on South Broadway. “I bowled, set up the pins, played basketball, billiards, ping pong, dancing, you name it,” Kane said. As a 16-year-old in 1943, he refereed his first basketball game at the Y, launching a 70-year officiating tenure that concluded just three years ago. Kane was one of three community leaders honored during the Rockland County YMCA’s Night of MAGIC (Making a Genuine Impact on Children) at the Nyack Seaport. More than 200 members of the community gathered to honor Kane, who earned the Service to Youth Award; Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips Jr., Distinguishes Service Award; and Joe Rand, “Chief Creative Officer” of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate/Rand Realty, Community Service Award. Proceeds from the event are to support children and teens’ participation in the Y’s many youth programs, including Y’s Beginnings Preschool, After School Child Care, Dance School, Teen Mentoring, and Youth and Government Club. Chuck Maze, President/CEO of the Rockland County YMCA, was heartened by the event’s turnout and paid tribute to the honorees and contributors. “This was our largest attendance at Night of MAGIC thanks to our outstanding honorees Jim and Eleanor Kane, Howard Phillips, and Joe

Honorees Eleanor & Jim Kane with their family at Nyack Seaport for Night of MAGIC

Ms. Frances Pratt, Rev. Earl Miller and Nyack Mayor Jen White. Rand and their family and friends who attended,” he said. “We appreciate the good work of our benefit committee and many generous people and local businesses who contributed to make this a successful event for so many children in our community.” In his introduction for Kane, Max Ja-

cobs, Vice Chair of the YMCA Board, referenced Abraham Lincoln’s oft-cited quotation: “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Kane embodies that aphorism. After starring as a basketball player at the Y and for Nyack High School, he returned from a

Phillips dedicated his award to his dad, a World War II veteran and Tappan Zee Bridge ironworker. “My father and his generation set the bar high for us, and I keep trying to reach it,” he said. During his long career in public service, Phillips has initiated improvements at the town’s Bowline Park and Rotella Golf Course and was instrumental in creating the County of Rockland’s Haverstraw Bay Park. He served on the boards of the United Way and American Heart Association, and on the YMCA Golf Committee. The Town of Haverstraw, led by Phillips’ determined efforts, recently acquired 25 acres of land next to Helen Hayes Hospital targeted for use as a town park for recreational and sports activities. He resides in Night of MAGIC Honorees Eleanor and Jim Kane, Service to Youth Award; Garnerville with his wife, Arlette, and chilChuck Maze, YMCA CEO; Joe Rand, Community Service Award: and Hon. dren Veronica, Thomas and William. Rand serves as Vice Chair for both the Howard Phillips Jr., Distinguished Service Award. Rockland Community College Board of Trustees and United Hospice of Rockland, and has been a staunch supporter of the YMCA’s Taste of Nyack. The son of the late Nyack-based physician Joseph J. Rand and company founder Marsha Rand, Joe Rand joined the family real-estate business in 2002 after a successful career as an attorney and law professor. Rand Realty has been a leading corporate supporter of myriad local causes through the Rand Community Fund charitable foundation. “Rockland County is made better by people like Jim and Eleanor Kane, Howard Phillips, Cliff Wood of RCC, Chuck Maze and the YMCA for the wonderful work they do, and many others,” said Rand, who lives in Nyack with his wife, Linie, and children Jake and Aurelia. “I want to thank the YMCA for making my job easier, and making my job possible.” Mimi Vilord, United Way CEO, Kim Coons, YMCA Board Chair, Hon. Linda The YMCA serves more than 6,000 Christopher, YMCA Board Member, and Mort Korn, YMCA Member at recepmembers and program participants who tion live and work throughout Rockland Counthree-year hitch in the Navy to start a 44- James (Jimbo) and Kathy – were accom- ty. Y programs focus on youth developyear banking career in his hometown. As- plished athletes at Nyack High School. ment, healthy living and social responsibilPhillips, the Haverstraw Town Supervisisted by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor, he ity. For more information on membership assigned Rockland officials to thousands of sor the past 15 years and a County Legisla- or programs please contact the Rockland games in numerous sports from the early tor for six years prior to that, exuded pride County YMCA at 845-358-0245 or visit its in his family connection to the YMCA. His 1950s to the late 1980s. website at www.rocklandymca.org. All three of their children – Kevin, father, Howard “Red” Phillips, was youth president of the YMCA in Nyack.

What are YOUR New Year Resolutions?

Story: Janie Rosman The start of a new calendar year holds promise, offering a new beginning. While different cultures celebrate their New Year on different days, January 1 is our “staring point.” We asked Rockland residents share their goals for the coming 365 days. Whether you make resolutions or not, we wish the best of last year is the worst of this year. Happy and healthy New Year! Rockland County Executive Ed Day: “Beyond my wish for peace on earth and good will towards men, my resolution is to keep us on the path I promised when elected: ensuring fiscal prosperity, economic strength and preserving the character of this great county we call home.” South Nyack Mayor Bonnie Christian resolves, “The Board and I will continue to monitor the development of the (new bridge’s) shared use path in order to be sure that our village’s character and integrity remain intact.” Nyack Wine Cellar’s Sandi Schmidt and Bonnie Ossman: “We think wine drinkers should get out of their comfort zone,” Nyack Wine Cellar co-owner Sandi Schmidt and Bonnie Ossman said. “Expand their wine knowledge and try new wines.” They’re thinking of eating healthfully in the New Year and suggest to those who are also changing their eating habits, “Don’t forget to add wine to that list.” Nyack Mayor Jen Laird White: “To be kinder to others, to fiercely protect those who struggle . . . and to have a lot of fun!” Former Rockland Legislator John Murphy wants “to bring the fight to our state government and the public for their understanding and support for living wages for the people who provide direct hands-on care to our dependent fellow human being with broken bodies and minds as a result of birth defects, disease or a cruel aging. It makes common sense and social justice.” Murphy’s second resolution is “to accept with grace and humility that my wife is smarter than me and always was.” Dr. Tracy Urvater, PT, DPT, OCS, owner of Access Physical Therapy & Wellness, would like to spend more time with her family, rekindle compromised relationships and have a more well-balanced workhome lifestyle. Business goals include obtaining certification in diagnostic testing, teaching at a

local PT school and expanding her practice into additional locations. US Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY17): “After a bitterly contested Presidential election, I resolve to fight harder than ever to make certain that America upholds its promise to hard-working families struggling to make ends meet, women fighting to protect the right to make their own healthcare decisions, and seniors who need a secure retirement.” Robin Rosenberg, President and Director of the Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center “plans to cleanse both my home and office of “stuff,” to declutter my house and clear out old files and papers from my office. Looking forward to living a streamlined 2017! Rockland Forager Paul Tappanden would like us to accept responsibility for taking care of our own well-being and advocate for our health. ”We are in an era of awakening, and it is up to us to develop self-dependence, to create community at the local level, and to reduce our dependence upon corporations.” Miguel Rosario, General Manager at THE TIME | Nyack, offered, “Become a household name through unparalleled services and a unique product- Because of our one of a kind lifestyle setting and dedicated team, we believe that The Time Nyack can be the first choice for those who are seeking a unique experience at a great value. “Exceed all expectations & break all barriers- We are confident that in 2017 we will meet, and of course exceed, all guests’ expectations, perfecting our product and continuously enhance our service.” Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann would like “to improve services from the Town of Clarkstown while keeping our budget in line, to get the street lights we recently purchased from Orange and Rockland Utilities converted to LED lights, and to pave more roads in 2017 than we have in past years.” He’d also like “to have more family game nights, to read more, to exercise more and walk with my wife Kathy and daughter Ciara, and to get the whole family to one of my son Thomas’ Iona crew team regattas.” Frank Mancione of Lydecker Realty said what he considers his New Year’s resolution is the same each year. “I try to give back to the community,” Mancione said. “My parents taught me at a young age that

sharing was the best gift. Here’s a lesson I learned.” It was summertime, and I came in the house and took the last peach and was about to run outside to eat it. My mom asked me the following. How many of your friends are outside? I told her there were five other kids outside. She told me I could not take the peach outside and eat it and offered a choice. You can eat the whole peach inside or I can cut the peach for you into six slices and you can go out with it. I had her cut the peach into six slices. That’s how I learned the meaning of sharing. “As a result,” he said, “I pick six charities each year and try to give each one something.” “Back in 1960, when our two families opened our flower shops, life seemed simpler,” Chris Kormusis and MariEllyn Dykstra Donnellan, owners of Schweizer & Dykstra Beautiful Flowers,” reminisced. “This is the time of year when we think of our childhood . . . so growing up in a flower shop things seemed better, the snow was deeper, there was less to worry about, and people weren’t in such a hurry. They took time to look you in the eye and say ‘Hello’ or ‘Thank you.’” • Here’s something we can do to kickstart the New Year: The premier “Resolution Fun Run” sponsored by the Nyack Hunger Coalition takes place January 7. Organizers are hoping this becomes an annual event to help Coalition, which represents 10 organizations that address hunger and homelessness in the Nyacks. Active International is the main event sponsor of this four-mile run/walk/stroll on Broadway in Nyack and Upper Nyack. Grace Church will host reception with hot chocolate and S’mores bars before and after the event. To register or for information, visit www.nyackhunger.com.

ce Boyle, Mona Cushnie Walkere, Eileen and Jose Cardozo and Monica Amy.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Quinta

Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candice Boyle with Eileen Cardoza, Mona Cushnie-Walker, Jose Cardoza, Monica Amy and Maggie Wiener.

Artist Carl Opalek with his wife

The wonderful Quinta Restaurant in Pearl River hosted the December Rivertown Exchange. The happy crowd were celebrating the Holiday season - but they also celebrated the birthday of Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candice Boyle. Her friend Mona Cushnie-Walker baked a stupdenous cake for the event. The next Rivertown Exchange will be held at Del Arte Restaurant, 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg, on Wednesday January 11, from 5.30-7.30 pm. Photos: Arnold Roufa MD

Candice Boyle and graphic designer Arlene Levine.

Left: Hubert and Peggy Connolly share a joke with Rivertown editor Phil Buntond

It’s time for cake. Rivertown’s Phil Bunton makes a birthday speech to his wife Candice. On the right is Mona Cushnie-Walker who baked the spectacular cake.

Bonny Radwin, Crucey and Tom Riley, and Dan Radwin.

Healthy dishes for the New Year Above: Spatchcocked Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme. Below: Vichysoisse. Opposite: Apple and Pear Crostata. If you’re a regular reader of this column you may recall I have no patience with diets, especially in the depths of the winter. They’re a terrible idea. If however you’re concerned about your diet and want to eat in a more healthy and balanced way after the excess of the Holiday Season, you’ve come to the right place. A healthy diet I believe, should be about celebrating the bounty of the seasons and reveling in great taste, not about deprivation. Great quality ingredients, cooked in a simple manner is the way to go. The following recipes are examples of this. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love them. Vichyssoise – Potato and Leek Soup. 1 medium to large onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 oz unsalted butter and about a tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced 6 leeks, washed, trimmed and roughly chopped 3 potatoes – such as Idaho or russet, peeled and roughly chopped 1 bay leaf Pinch of nutmeg 32 oz organic chicken broth 1/4 heavy cream Pinch of sea salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper Minced fresh parsley for serving.

In a large soup pot melt the butter with

the olive oil until foaming. Add the onions, turn down the heat to low and cook gently until the onions are just caramelizing. Sprinkle a little salt over the onions to prevent them burning. Be patient, this can take 15 minutes. Add the leeks, potatoes, garlic, bay leaf, nutmeg and some black pepper. Stir together to fully combine. Add the stock, bring to the boil, turn down to a simmer and partially cover the pot. Allow to simmer away until the potatoes are just cooked through – about 20

minutes. Remove from the heat, remove the bay leaf. Puree with an immersion blender. Add the cream if using. Serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and the best artisanal bread you can find. Enjoy. Spatchcocked Chicken with Lemon, Garlic and Thyme 4lb organic chicken, backbone removed 2 heaping teaspoons of fresh thyme Salt and pepper for sprinkling 4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled, smashed and roughly chopped

1/3 cup olive oil Zest and juice of 2 lemons Dash of balsamic vinegar Cut the back bone out of the chicken. If you don’t know how to do this (it’s really very easy) have your butcher do it for you. Place the chicken into a large zip lock bag. In a bowl combine the zest and juice of the lemons, thyme, salt and pepper, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar whisk together until emulsified. Pour the marinade into the zip lock bag with the chicken. I like to throw in the lemon skins that I’ve used for the zest and juice. Squish it around making sure the marinade gets into all the nooks and crannies of the chicken. Place in the fridge for as long as you’ve got. When ready to roast, heat the oven to 425F. Place the chicken all stretched out in a pan with the marinade and put in the oven. After 15 minutes turn down the temperature to 375F and cook for a further 50 minutes to 1 hour until the chicken is golden. Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before carving.

Best served with a salad, roast potatoes or a top notch French Baguette. Apple and Pear Crostata. For the pastry: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1/4 cup of coconut sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter (cut into a dice and very cold) 1/4 cup very cold water For the filling: 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into a rough dice 3 pears, peeled, cored and cut into a rough dice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon cornstarch Zest and juice of 1 lemon Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 egg - beaten for the egg wash For the pastry place the flours, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the butter a few pieces at a time

and pulse until they look like large breadcrumbs. With the motor running add the water until the mixture comes together in a ball. Don’t over process. Dump the dough out onto the counter, sprinkle a little flour over and wrap in plastic wrap and place in the oven for at least an 1 hour. Meanwhile combine the prepared apples and pears in a bowl with the vanilla extract, cinnamon, zests, juices and cornstarch. Toss well and allow to sit. Preheat the oven to 425F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and place on a well floured surface, roll out to a circle and lift it onto the prepared tray. Spoon the fruit mixture onto the dough, fold the edges up and around, if the dough tears little don’t worry - just patch it up. Beat the egg in a small bowl and using a pastry brush, brush it on the pastry edge. Place in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the fruit is cooked through and bubbling. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 8-10 minutes before serving.

January...The beginning or the end?

For all of us, the feelings surrounding January are as varied as the people experiencing it. For some, it’s a depressing feeling that the holidays are over: for some, it’s a great joy the holidays are over. From a psychological standpoint, I find it forever wondrous trying to discover how the human mind works…with little success! That’s what makes us all different, from the outside to the inside; from maudlin feelings to hilarity- we’re all different in so many ways. So for some, January is the beginning of 2017, a fresh beginning on the New Year. From my standpoint however, the year 2016 doesn’t end until 4/15/17 (yes, the dreaded tax season) so I’m not doing the Auld Lang Syne dance yet. I’ve always tried to teach my clients that tax planning is not an end of the year thing when you go see your tax accountant once a year for the dreaded visit. No, it’s really a 12 month a year, 365-day planning session…if your goal is wealth and financial security. I’ve written in the past about the habits of really successful people, and the things they do. Now, success and wealth mean different things to everybody, but the commonality I’ve found after dealing with thousands of people just like you, is financial security. The ability to go to sleep at night without waking up at 2 AM in a sweat about a bill that has to be paid, the roof that still needs replacing, or the car payment that’s almost past the 10-day

late date. It’s hard enough getting through the night uninterrupted (c’mon, you know what I mean) let along going back to bed with a clear head and falling back into a blissful sleep. No my friends, it’s not easy and you’re not alonethe ghostly ghoulies attack almost everybody. Yes, almost…those who take their financial planning with a sincere outlook are the ones who sleep the best. In our firm, we have a motto: we like to work with people “who are serious about their money.” If you’re not serious about your financial outlook, who will be? From January 1st until April 15th, you have the unique advantage to make up for the lack of attention you had paid to your financial future during the 12 months of 2016. You can make retirement contributions for 2016 right up until (not after) you file your taxes for 2016- a reason to file late, not an excuse. The bonus- if you’re over the age of 50 (who isn’t?) you get to put away even more away. For those of you readers who are NOT below the age of 50, you have the advantage of time- more years for your investments to grow. Ei-

ther way, we all get the April 15th advantageif we’re smart, diligent, have a great advisor (AHEM…) and a desire to spend the golden years of our life swathed in luxury and wealth. * I never understood why they call it the “golden” years- for me and all my male friends it seems to be the grey and white years. Have I told you how much I love my Elizabeth lately, the “golden” blond goddess? Get it? Good! Anyway, let’s get back on track- the next 3 ½ months to catch up for lost time. Focus people…FOCUS!!! The first and most lucrative way to save is if you work for a company that has a 401(k) that matches your contribution- that’s free money! At the very least, be sure to fund your 401(k) at least to the maximum that your employer will match it, usually dollar for dollar. That’s an immediate 100% return on your money (depending on the vesting schedule). No matter what, be sure to take your employer up on their kindness to give you free money- they don’t have to, and they do it to show their appreciation for you. Say thank you and take it- you earned it. It’s great to see your account balance go up without putting your hand in your pocket… and don’t forget to thank your employer. As an employer, it means a lot to us to be recognized as much as you like to feel appreciated. It’s just human kindness at its best, from both sides. Let’s talk IRA’s. The two most commonly used are the Traditional and the Roth. With the Traditional, the contribution is a before tax contribution and the Roth is an after tax contributions. The space allotted to me by Phil doesn’t allow me to give you a full description, but I implore you to visit your Certified Financial Planner™ to discuss the differences, ramifications, qualifications and exclusions as to the right retirement vehicle for you. On our website (www. chestnutinvestment.com) you can read articles I’ve written that go deeply into this issue. It’s all about planning- and January can be the start or the end. As Bogey said to Sam- “This can be the start of a beautiful thing…” *There is no guarantee this will happen, but you sure got a better shot at it than the one who does nothing. 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 Mesa 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

While traveling in October earlier this year we spent some time on a Viking cruise on the Elbe River. These longboats allow you to bring wine onboard for lunch or dinner without incurring a corkage fee. Wine is included with dinner but on this trip they weren’t serving any local red wines – Malbec from Argentina could not be any less “local”. We had been looking forward to trying local wines so we went in search at each destination along the way. We arrived in Dresden on a German holiday, the Day of Unity. This is a celebration which takes place each year in a different state of Germany. Of course, there is wine, food and beer from all the various areas of Germany. It was a real opportunity to try many regional wines and beers. We also lucked out on our next stop in Meissen. On a cold, rainy day we ducked into a wine shop where as it turns out the young shopkeeper Katarina Schuh happens to also be a 5th generation wine maker. What are the chances? As an acknowledgement to the last name Schuh (German for shoe) there is a pair of shoes on each of her family’s wine labels. In addition to selling bottles of wine this store is also allowed to sell wine by the glass. So we sat down with Katarina and sampled different wines from her family’s and other vineyards. We had a red we really enjoyed and asked about the varietal which we were told was Dornfelder. We wanted to know what it might be related to and the easy answer was Madeleine Angevine and Färbertraube, as if that was right at the tip of our tongues. Goldreisling is one of the local white varietals and the Schuh bottling was very full flavored and aromatic. Katerina’s family moved to the Mosel before the start of World War II but after the war they returned to their vineyard in Sörnewitz just outside of Meissen in the Saxon wine area. The Saxon wine route runs through this area and is about 60k along the Elbe River between Dresden and Diebar-Seusslitz. Saxony is the smallest wine region in Northern Europe as well as the most northern wine region. The Elbe River does its job by tempering the climate. The area has beautiful scenery dotted with charming towns with lots of B & B’s, wine bars and restaurants. Another family winery is the Lippe winery. The Lippe family has had a reputation for fine wine for many decades. World War II impacted the Lippe family property ownership but after German reunification Georg Prinz Zur Lippe returned to Saxony and started buying back his family’s vineyards. He also started to restore their castles and replant their vineyards. Today they are considered some of the best wines of the region. Mostly white wine is grown in Saxony; Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Weissburgunder and Goldriesling. This is the only area in the world where you will find Goldriesling grown. The little bit of red consists of Spätburgunder and Dornfelder. You won’t see these wines anytime soon as they are produced in small quantities and they are consumed locally. • Nyack Wine Cellar, 43 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 3146. Please visit our website at nyackwinecellar.com

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ENERGY, Anyone?

So today as I write this in December, we find out that the life expectancy in this country hasn’t gotten better. Why? People are sitting all day tapping on their phones, and don’t have the energy to move anymore. When we feel sick, we lose energy. When we stop moving or are stressed we lose energy. Healthy people are energetic, but they make themselves move even when they don’t feel like it. Some are runners, or walkers, or gym rats, or yoga cats, and some are skiers, who want to ski better, faster, longer, safer, and get the most out of that ridiculously expensive lift ticket. Ok so you don’t ski, or if you do, you shuffle along on cross country skis. Ok so you don’t do that, but you may snow shoe, or soft shoe, or shoo flies, but you need energy for that, so put away the phone, and read. This is about where we get a few of your nutrients to pick up our pace, and possibly increase energy. Herbs are not covered today, because you don’t have all day to read this. We are power plants, and the right stuff, nutrients, which includes vitamins and minerals, are crucial in the making of power. Here are some things you might like to know, or if you don’t, I write them anyway. B-Complex is up first. You absolutely need this for the energy cycle to bicycle and to recycle. Without these guys, it’s like putting water in your gas tank. The B vitamins are how you get food groups, carbohydrates, fats and protein to become energy. Where are the B’s Bertha? You get them from a balanced diet and are in lots of foods like chicken, turkey, salmon, vegetables, yogurt and dairy products, whole grains, yeast, and, you’ll thank me for this, beer. But many people need a supplement anyway, especially and including some alcoholics and those who don’t eat a good diet. All the B’s are needed for a variety of reasons, and for the energy cycle, especially niacin, thiamin B2, and biotin. There is a segment of the population who don’t get enough folic acid, crucial to energy, but also ESPECIALLY crucial to get enough when pregnant, Pip! So the energy cycle starts with food which you low blood sugar types already know, shaky as you are without it. Three types of food we all know are called carbs, proteins and fats, that break down to form pyruvate, the beginning of the cycle of chemical reactions that ultimately spits out energy, called ATP. One of the steps, as said, of energy production, when glucose is broken down, is PYRUVATE. Pyruvate is found in red apples, cheese, red wine, dark beer. There you have beer again. Benjamin Franklin would be happy, if you know his saying about beer. FAT is where it’s AT! ONE OF 3 TYPES OF FOOD, the main function of fat is to provide energy for the body and salaries for the weight loss companies. Here’s

an interesting fact Florence. Fats contain, pound for pound, more energy than carbs or protein. “Essential” fatty acids are used for energy for the heart, muscles, organs, cell membranes, and fat storage. “Essential” because you don’t make them, but must intake them, though you may hate them. Or not. Fish oil comes to mind. Let’s start with saturated fats. They are found in meat, cream, chocolate (Ok, THAT I find essential), butter, shortening and lard. These can comprise up to 50% of cell membranes, and they are needed to get calcium into the bones, so are not bad to the bone, Bubba. And they line the lungs with a slippery stuff that helps you breathe. Lots of fat in the brain is actually saturated fat. Fat, bad rap for too many years. Many types, but we have just so much room. Some types are called monounsaturated Mon. They are some of my favorite foods: avocados, nuts, olive, peanut and canola oils are examples. Omega 3’s? examples of where they can be found in varying amounts are salmon, halibut, sardines, herring, walnut oil, some beans, peppermint, YES peppermint! spinach, YES it does, a little anyway, and so do many veggies like broccoli and green cauliflower, lettuce and flax seed oil. Omega 3’s may cut the risk of sudden cardiac death, improve lipid (cholesterol etc) profiles and decrease inflammation. That is why we use, (shameless plug) our Dr. Jo’s O’s, my private label, no fish burps, enteric-coated, high dose Omega 3’s. What are the Omega 6’s which we get too much of relative to 3’s? Safflower, sunflower, soybean, and cottonseed oil are examples. Heating omega 6’s creates trans fats which solidify at room temperature. Trans fats increase shelf life of a laundry list of, for example, cookies, but can increase bad LDL cholesterol, may decrease the good HDL, and can cause inflammation in arteries, Art. PROTEIN: All proteins are made up of amino acids. Tyrosine is an amino acid you get from protein. Poor digestion of protein means a possible deficiency of tyrosine. With iodine, tyrosine makes your thyroid hormone, which you need for energy. COPPER: found in chocolate, my favorite source, it is used to make connective tissue, something we like to have around when exercising, useful in making nerves, which fire

muscles, (you’re fired!) not to mention its role in making blood cells which is also nice to have, especially when you’re living. It’s needed for enzymes involved in energy metabolism. Copper is found in dark chocolate. Eat the dark chocolate. Drink wine with your chocolate and you have 800 mg,’s of antioxidants! Copper is needed to help break down the aforementioned tyrosine, part of the thyroid hormone. Too much copper is very bad, so DON”T supplement this unless the Doc gives it to you. Co-Q 10: Necessary for heart muscle and muscle contraction. We humans make about 5 mg per day from the aforementioned tyrosine, but NOT necessarily for those with low tyrosine, or those taking statins or beta blockers which may block the production of CoQ10. Muscle cramp side effects from these drugs can be a CoQ10 issue. CoQ10 can contribute to “thinning” the blood, so again, don’t do this on your own without a Doc, especially if on blood thinners, like Coumadin. When we age, get sick, or stressed, CoQ10 levels go down. It is needed by the mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of the cells, and is a crucial step in energy production. Caffeine, while not a nutrient, is worth mentioning because it stimulates nerve cells to release adrenalin, and while adrenaline increases your blood pressure, heart rate, respiration it also makes the liver release glucose, which give us an energy boost. Caffeine helps to release dopamine which is involved in moving your body around. It also acts as a pesticide for plants. If you see the bugs all running around like nut-bags...ok never mind. Pure caffeine is a very bitter white powder you can give your plants. So you can have a cup of coffee with your geraniums and they’ll thank you by keeping you up all night. Happy Winter, resolve to move the body, and enjoy all that energy! Www.godrjo.com where there is always more..845 358 2687. Disclaimer: where I exclaim in tiny writing: The products and claims made about specific products in this article have not been evaluated by any regulatory health authority and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided in this article and all articles by Joanne Gjelsten, Chiropractor, is for informational purposes only. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any or stopping any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.

Finkelstein Library

Knitting & Crocheting Circle continues in January - If you like to knit or crochet with others, then the Knitting & Crocheting Circle is for you. This month the group will meet on Tuesdays - January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 from 1:00PM3:00PM. Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission. January 4 at 1:30pm – Me before You (2016). January 18 at 1:30pm – Mother’s Day (2016) Music on a Sunday Afternoon – World Class Harmonica Virtuoso: Jia-Yi He - free admission on Sunday, January 8 (Snow date: January 15) from 2:00PM-3:30PM. The winner of several world harmonica championships and numerous awards, Jia-Yi He plays different types of harmonicas. He has appeared on major TV networks and is the featured soloist for numerous orchestras worldwide. He played four harmonicas at once on America’s Got Talent show and received the judges standing ovation. East Ramapo Central School District Students’ 2017 Art Exhibit Reception Wednesday, January 11 from 5:30PM-7:30PM. Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants and Orchids All Year Long. Wednesday, January 25 (snow date: Feb. 1) from 1:30PM-3:00PM. Registration begins Jan. 4. Presented by Master Gardeners from Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland. Extend your gardening season by growing orchids and tropical plants indoors all year round. Learn which plants grow best in your home environment, and when to fertilize, to divide and re-pot the plants. This program will include a discussion of keeping insects and diseases under control. Zentangle-art class Wednesday, January 25 (snow date: Feb. 1) from 10:30AM-12:00PM. Registration begins Jan. 4. Certified Zentangle teacher: Jill Greenbaum. “Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns.” In this session we will examine the roots of this art, the steps to follow to draw your own wonderful tiles, and the myriad ways to use this method in a variety of media. Materials fee: $5. (Cash only, payable to the instructor on the day of class). Number of participants is limited to 15. Priority given to Finkelstein card holders.

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library

Play On!!! Tuesdays, 9:30 am – noon. Open canasta, mahjong, chess and adult coloring. Bring your games and join in. Lunch & A Movie - Tuesdays, January 3, 17 1 pm. Watch a new release movie (or maybe one

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of your favorite movies from the past). Bring lunch- popcorn and beverage provided! Tai Chi - Wednesday, January 4, 11, 25 & February 1 7pm. John Hood returns to teach Tai Chi. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Board in the Library - Thursdays, January 5 & February 2 6pm. Come to the library and play one of our many board games in our large community room. Play some old favorites or check out our collection of new-to-you games. This program is open to anyone aged 16+ and will be held monthly. For more information, please call Cathy at (845) 786-3800 ext. 22. Manaklin Brothers - Sunday, January 8 2pm. Come join us as we welcome the Manaklin Brothers to HKDPL for the first time as a part of our Sunday concert series. Playing a little old country, a bit of new country, some rock n roll, and some 50’s and 60’s, they’ll have you dancing in your seat! Pamper Yourself - Monday, January 9 6:30pm Ehris Urban & Velya Jancz-Urban aka The Grounded Goodwife, returns to teach you how to pamper yourself. Enjoy their Green Goddess Purifying Clay mask as you make your own Lemongrass Body Scrub to take home. Class size is extremely limited, with a $3 non-refundable materials fee due at time of registration. Citizenship Legal Consultation Day Wednesday, January 11 10am-3pm. Presented in conjunction with the Office for New Americans in Haverstraw, you will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney from the empire Justice Center to review the citizenship application process. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please contact Jane at (845) 558-4488 or Andrea at (845) 826-5022 to schedule an appointment for an attorney consultation. All services are free of charge. Eat Smart New York - Thursdays, January 12, 19, & 26 1pm. Tuesday, January 17 1pm en Espanol in our Village branch. Eat Smart New York sponsors classes to help us shop, cook, and eat healthier. You will get the opportunity to sample some healthy snacks. In conjunction with Cornell Cooperative extension, Sonia McGowen will be presenting a series of workshops at the main library: Thursday, January 12 : Making Healthy Easting and Physical Activity a Part of of Your Total Lifestyle, 1pm Thursday, January 19: Tips for Losing Weight/ Re-think Your Drink, 1pm Thursday, January 26: Quick Healthy Meals

and Snacks, 1pm At the Village branch, Sonia will be presenting; Tuesday, January 17: Re-think Your Drink (This class will be presented in Spanish), 1pm Seasonal Herbs - Saturday, January 14 2pm. This workshop will be on herb use to support immune health during seasonal change. A discussion of key herbs, their uses, properties, and preparation will help to inform participants how they might be able to expand upon their gardening and holistic health interests. Trash to Garden Treasure - Thursday, February 16 6:30pm. This presentation will emphasize using recyclable materials in the garden. Rather than sending plastic water bottles, metal cans, empty wine bottles, tires, and even construction items such as gutters and step ladders to the landfill, these discards can become creative and playful containers for indoor and outdoor plantings. This program also will offer a discussion of composting kitchen scraps and yard waste. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Adult Paint Night – A Van Gogh Landscape. Wednesday, January 18 6pm. Join artist Bradon Dorney as he teaches you how to paint Van Gogh’s Starry Night with oil pastels and water colors. While you are painting, learn about the life and art work of Vincent Van Gogh. Class size is limited. A $3 materials fee is sue at the time of registration. Lincoln Center Local partners with your local library to bring free screenings of worldclass performances to your neighborhood. New York Philharmonic – Showboat. Sunday, January 22 2pm. This is a screening of the New York Philharmonic: Kern & Hammerstein’s Show Boat in concert which was performed at Lincoln Center on October 12, 2015. Under the direction of Ted Sperling, Vanessa Williams, Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander, Fred Willard, and Lauren Worsham star in Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II’s groundbreaking musical saga about the lives, loves, and heartbreaks of show folk on the Mississippi River. (2hr, 21 mins)

New City Library

Armchair Tour of Lower Manhattan Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2 PM. Explore 400 years of New York City history with Marty Schneit. Learn about the architecture, people and

events of this neighborhood, including Trinity Church, Federal Hall and sites associated with 18th century slave uprisings, Registration is required. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. Lilia! - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2 PM. The indomitable, Oscar-nominated actress Lilia Skala is recreated in this one woman show by her grandaughter. Actress Libby Skala offers a deeply personal celebration of life in the theater. Registration is required. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. The Secret Life of Harper Lee - Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7 PM. In this one-woman show, Prudence Wright Holmes delves into the life of one of America’s most beloved and reclusive authors. In it, we learn of the close relationships she had with her father and her childhood friend, Truman Capote, until they both broke her heart. Coding: Creating Art in the Face of Danger Tuesday, Jan. 17, 7 PM. Artist and author Clifford Tisdell looks at how artists have handled fear, for their lives or careers. He examines how they used “coded” visual language to escape personal and professional harm. Concert: Beethoven, Bruch & All That Jazz. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2 PM. The award-winning All Seasons Chamber Players will perform Beethoven’s Trio, Op.11; Prokofiev’s Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94; selections from Bruch’s Eight Pieces, Op. 83; and Schoenfield’s Cafe Music. Registration is required, starting Jan. 9. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. Eternal Spring - Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2 PM. Dr. Mike Norris will lead an armchair tour of fabulous private gardens, from ancient to medieval, brought to you by the art and plants of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters. In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York’s Hudson River Valley, 1735 – 1831. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 7 PM. Susan Stessin-Cohn of New Paltz discusses her book In Defiance, recently published by Black Dome Press. Her book contains reprints and transcriptions of more than 550 newspaper notices published from 1735 and 1831, four years after slavery was abolished in New York State. Sources for New Ancestral Information Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 AM. Tony Lauriano explains the sources to explore when looking for old family photos. He will also cover resources to seek for newspaper articles and cemetery information from past eras. World War II & the Eastern Front - Monday, Jan. 30, 7 PM. Investigate the largest military confrontation in history between the two principal belligerent powers of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, with author and researcher Dr. Walt Brown.

Nyack Library

Adult Programs (Please Register for ALL Adult Programs at ext. 214) WEDC’s Path to Entrepreneurship Wednesday, January 11, 6:00 pm. Join the Women’s Enterprise Development Center for a free program designed to introduce you to small business ownership. Learn about the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and what it takes to run your own business. Please register at http://wedcbiz/org Arduino Workshop - Maker Space Arduino Workshop with Open Collaboration time. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month, 7:00 pm Jan 11 Selecting the right Arduino for your project. Jan 25 Selecting the right interface shield for your Arduino ***NEW*** Memoirs Book Discussion Group - January, 17, 7:00 pm (Third Tuesday of the month), Based on the survey undertaken in the Fall, we are starting a new group led by Reference Librarian Rosemary Farrell. Budgeting for Financial Independence Tuesday, January 24, 7:00-8:45 pm. Why does it seem so easy on paper to create a budget, yet so hard to follow? Learn a step by step process for creating a budget and actually sticking to it! Food For Thought Series -The American Presidency - Presidential Powers and the Peaceful Transfer of Power Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 pm. James Sarna presents a talk on the American Presidency from an historical perspective, with a discussion of the inauguration and the peaceful transfer of power during election years, and how the first hundred days is often used as a measure of the course a president will set during his or her term in office. Teen’s Programs (Please Register for ALL Teen Programs at ext. 236) ATTENTION WRITERS & ARTISTS - Scrawl: Rockland Teens Write 2017. A collection of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written by teens in Rockland County. Submissions are open to anyone in grades 6-12 who lives in Rockland County. Submissions may be no longer than 2000 words. The deadline is 1.17.17. Please submit written and art entries to: rocklandteenswrite@gmail.com. *Include the following: name, phone number, email, grade, school, community, the genre of your piece, and a title. Teen Kickboxing - Thursday, January 26 @ 6:00 pm. This class teaches basic Kickboxing skills, which includes: punch, kick, and elbow strikes, partner drills, and pad work in addition to core strengthening exercises. SAT/ACT & College Prep (Grades 9-12) -

Choosing the Right College w/ Josh Marber. Tuesday, January 12th @ 7:00 pm – 8::45 pm For Parents and Students. ACT/SAT Prep w/Trevor Hochman - Prep Strategy & Resources for the ACT & SAT. Tuesday, January, 17th @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm. Get a rundown on the form and content of the ACT and SAT, essential practice test books and online resources. Family & Children’s Programs A Family Program CHARLIE CHAPLIN: A DOG’S LIFE - Saturday, January 21 at 11:00 am. Charlie Chaplin’s classic character, The Tramp, tries to succeed in the big city with his dog as a companion. In this silent film from 1918. The program will open with a brief introduction to this one-of-a-kind entertainer. This family program is best for children ages 5 - 11 and their caregivers. Popcorn for all! No registration needed! TREASURE BOXES A Second Sunday Art Workshop for Families - Sunday, January 8 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Drop-in and make treasure boxes with your child in this artist led workshop. Project takes about 45 minutes to complete and there is a $5 materials fee. Appropriate for kids ages 5 11 with an accompanying adult. This program is offered as a collaboration with the Edward Hopper House. No registration needed! Exhibits Bob Roach, Landscapes-Staircase & Blue Galleries Umber Qureshi, Jewelry- Klay Gallery Exhibit Case

Orangeburg Library

Top-of-the-Stairs Art Gallery featuring local artist Andrea Narciso who will display her whimsical paintings, “Girls with Attitude.” Reggie Harris in Concert -- A deeply-rooted singer/songwriter Reggie Harris combines traditional African-American spirituals and freedom songs with original folk music. January 29 — Sunday, 2 to 3 PM Tai Chi Movements with Philip Cross Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 January 23, 30 The Craft of Writing with Anupama Amaran Interested in writing fiction, nonfiction, memoir and poetry? Then this workshop is for you. Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 PM January 12, 19, 26, February 2 Choosing the Right College & Paying for College Joshua Marber, MS.Ed, returns to the library to talk to parents and teens about the college admission process, financial aid and scholarships. January 31 —Tuesday, 6:30 to

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Palisades Free Library

Adult Programs Open Mah Jongg Play – Tuesdays at 11:00 am. The Mah Jongg group will meet every Tuesday. Advanced beginners and experienced players welcome for casual, non-competitive play. No instruction is provided and we recommend that you bring your own National Mah Jongg League card. The Artist’s Way Monthly Meetup – Wednesday, January 4, 7:00 pm. Whether you create art to live or simply wish to live more creatively, find your motivation while we explore The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. We’ll start each meeting with a check-in, where members will have the opportunity to share their experiences with morning pages, artist dates, etc. and continue the discussion with topics and tasks covered in The Artist’s Way. Bring your artwork, writing, music, etc. to share with the group (not required, but strongly encouraged). Newcomers welcome! RSVP on the Library’s Meetup page: meetup.com/palisadesfreelibrary/ Little Known Films: Après Vous – Saturday, January 7, 5:00 pm. A special after hours showing, with light appetizers, of the film featured in the December 2016 issue of 10964: The Palisades Newsletter. Joining us to introduce the film will be film director (“Charlie Hoboken”, “Undertow”), Palisades resident, and writer of the newsletter’s “Little Known Films” column, Tom Mazziotti. Book Social – Tuesday, January 10, 7:00 pm. Calling all avid readers and book club members. Come to the library for dessert and literary discussion. We’ll talk about all our favorite books from 2016 and the most anticipated books of 2017. A great event for those looking for their next book club pick, or working on their 2017 TBR (to be read) list. Advanced reader copy and book discussion guide giveaways. Cookbook Club – Wednesday, January 18, 7:00 pm. Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Then the new Palisades Free Library Cookbook Club is for you! Please stop by the Reference Desk to sign up and pick out a recipe from: Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Matrix. Teen Programs Book Club – Monday, January 9, 6:00 pm. CALLING ALL TEENS! We are starting a Teen Book Club here at the Library. In January, we will be discussing This is the Part Where You Laugh by Peter Brown Hoffmeister. Copies of

the book are available at the Reference Desk. This club will be casual, so no pressure! Even if you don’t finish the book all are welcome to come and discuss. Snacks will be served. Children’s Programs Sock Puppet Snowmen – Tuesday, January 24, 4:30 pm. Please check the Library’s website for details. Ages 5-8.

Pearl River Library

Adult Programs Sunday, January 8, 3:00pm - Anna Veleva in Concert. Operatic Soprano Anna Veleva will enrapture you with the arias of the Italian Composers. Sunday, January 15, 3:00pm - Oboe and Piano Concert. Join Frederick Katzenberg and Garry Klein will play duets written for both instruments. Sunday, January 22, 3:00pm - Lucia Wehr in Concert, Soprano Lucia will sing arias, Neapolitan classics and Broadway show tunes. Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm - Dream Big, Creating a Life You’re Excited For! Certified Life Coach Kaitlyn Rindler will show you how to grab the brass ring on life’s merry go round. Sunday, January 29, 2:00pm - Getting Started with Genealogy using Ancestry.com, with local author and historian Jim Cassetta. 12 patrons will be introduced to Ancestry.com on Chromebook in the PRPL Learning Lab. You must know how to use a computer to search the internet. Online registration starts Monday, January 2. Digital Photography for Adults & Young Adults Wed., 7:00-8:00pm, Dec. 7, 21, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1. In this 5-session workshop you will learn about natural lighting and flash, composition and focus. Register on the library website or in person. Friday Classic Film Series continues. All movies at 2PM. January 6: The Wrong Man (1956), Henry Fonda, Vera Miles and Anthony Quayle. January 13: Saboteur (1942). Priscilla Lane, Robert Cummings and Otto Kruger. January 20: The Lion in Winter (1968). Peter O’Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins. January 27: The Informer (1935). Victor McLaglen, Heather Angel and Preston Foster Children’s programs A concert for ages 2-5 (with an adult) Delores JiJi, Friday, January 13, 10:30-11:15am. No registration A Snowy Day at the Library - Thursday, January 19, 4:30-5:30pm. Ages: kindergarten – grade 3. Winter fun, crafts and treats. Register starting Monday, January 2 at 9:30am Peter and the Christmas Coal - Saturday, January 21, 2:00-3:00pm. Ages: 6-8 years old.

Local author and Pearl River resident Tyler Brooke will read his book, answer questions about Autism and sign any books purchased beforehand. (Local bookstores and Amazon may have copies. Please purchase ahead of time if you would like it signed.) Register starting Monday, January 9 at 9:30am Teen and Tween Programs Teen Library Council - Thursday, Jan. 19, 5:00-6:00pm. Here’s a chance for teens to meet over pizza and to brainstorm about the future of the library. And find out about volunteer opportunities. Register on the library website or in person. Math Club - Wednesdays 5-6pm: 1/11, 1/25 S.T.A.C. Math Professor Meghan DeWitt will introduce a new math concept and then teach how to use it. Register on the library website or in person. Chess and Games Club - Wed., 4:15-5pm, Jan. 4, 18. Come meet other chess and game enthusiasts. Register on the library website or in person. YA Book Club - Thurs., 6:30-7:30pm Jan. 19. If you love to read, join PRPL’s YA book club to have fun and talk about your favorite books and authors. Register on the library website or in person. Teen Writing Workshop for Grades 8-12 Wed., 5:30-6:30pm, Jan. 18,. Meet other teen writers and, together, set your creative ideas in motion. Register on the library website or in person. YA Art Club - Thurs., 6:30-7:30pm, Jan. 12 Let your creative ideas flow: sculpt clay masks, make jewelry beads, and create collages and more. Register on the library website or in person.

Piermont Library

For the month of January, the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library will exhibit Local Places: Recent Oil Paintings by Dan Lukens. An artist’s reception will be held on Sunday, January 22nd from 2 - 4 PM. Piermont resident and Rockland native, Dan Lukens explores local places and themes in this series of recent oil paintings. Inspired by nature and the surrounding landscape, from the rocks at Tallman State Park, to streets and storefronts, to the creek’s serenity, Lukens’ vision is captured on the canvas. “The best art is the kind that people are proud to own, not for the name at the bottom of the canvas, but for what it evokes. Good work doesn’t need an explanation. The good is in how it makes you feel. I don’t paint to be an artist. I paint because I love the experience. The hope is that the marks I make on a can-

vas will come together as something worthy of being another person’s cherished possession,” says Lukens, “The local places and themes in my work are the things I know, love and come to understand better as I try to develop them as an image. The hope is that I can bring the viewer with me as all of that unfolds in the paint.” With a BFA from Purchase College, Lukens went to work as a museum exhibition designer and fabricator, then transitioned to a career devoted to serving people with developmental disabilities. Lukens explains the impact of his career on his art, “Spending much of my life with those who the world views as different has helped me to hear the sound of another voice, and develop a more thoughtful vision.” The Library is located at 25 Flywheel Park West in Piermont. For more information please call 845-359-4595 or visit www.piermontlibrary.org and www.danlukensart.com.

Rivertown Film

Broadway at Depew, Nyack. All films presented digitally Information: 845.353.2568 or www.rivertownfilm.org. Tickets at the door, in advance from 800.838.3006 or online at www.rivertownfilm.org Unless otherwise noted: $12 general admission $9 for students, seniors and general Rivertown Film members. $8 for student and senior Rivertown Film members Wednesday, January 11 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. MIA MADRE. Directed by Nanni Moretti. With Margherita Buy, John Turturro. 2016, France/Italy, 107 minutes, in English and Italian with subtitles, rated R While shooting a difficult film and dealing with an outsized American actor, Margherita learns that her mother is dying. The narrartive shifts between her different states of consciousness — reveries and reminiscences. Her life, her mother and her movie may be falling apart, but Margherita holds on, reaching out to the past and the present. Official Selection – New York Film Festival Winner – Cannes Film Festival “Love, death, cinema — they’re all there in Mia Madre, bumping up against one another beautifully.” A NYT Critics’ Pick – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times “An emotionally satisfying fusion of the mixed up and the magical.” – John Anderson, Wall Street Journal “With an unassuming directness, Moretti. . . toggles between work and life pressures in a way that finds the curious feelings and epiphanies that bind the two, and somehow give meaning to the whole dance.” – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times “Mia Madre may be a delicate film, but don’t be surprised if, in the end, the cumulative power of its humanity obliterates you.” – Bilge Ebiri, Village Voice

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Wednesday, January 25 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. EVERYBODY KNOWS. . . ELIZABETH MURRAY. Directed by Kristi Zea. With Chuck Close, JoAnne Akalaitis, narrated by Meryl Streep. 2016, USA, 60 minutes An intimate portrait of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Murray, only the fifth women to have a career retrospective at MoMA. The film explores the relationship between Murray’s family life and her career, while reconsidering her place in contemporary art history. Verité footage, home videos and excerpts from her journals (voiced by Meryl Streep) reveal the artrist’s fierce ambition and internal conflicts. From struggling single mother to thriving artist who moved through her work without hesitation, Elizabeth Murray was a maverick who defied convention. Meet the Filmmakers: Director Kristi Zea

West Nyack Free Library

Fun, Music and Fitness with Rockfit* Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM. Join Instructor Cindy Ming. Art Club - Calligraphy*. Demonstration. Tuesday, January 24 at 1:30 PM. Supplies provided. Bring a sketchbook or art to share. All levels welcome! Storytime Redux* - Monday, January 30 from 1 PM to 2 PM/ & 7 PM to 8 PM. Why should kids be the only ones who enjoy someone reading them a story? Bring your knitting, crocheting, sketch pad or other quiet craft. Please register online: westnyacklib.libcal.com or call us at (845-358-6081)

Other Events

The Members Exhibition @ Rockland Center for the Arts. Rockland Center for the Arts celebrates the vision of its creative students in a Members’ Exhibition, January 15 – Feb. 5th. Artwork will include pottery, glass beads, drawing, painting and sculpture from over 180 members. Early founders, Rockland residents and patrons – Helen Hayes, Henry Varnum Poor, Aaron Copland, Paulette Goddard and Burgess Meredith, wanted to provide a meeting ground for county artists and residents eager to enjoy their work and learn from their skills. Their goal was to present high quality arts that reflect the cultural diversity of the community; education in the fine and applied arts through it’s School for the Arts under teachers of a caliber seldom available outside of New York City.” This month you have the opportunity to see the inspiration of these teachers as well as the amazing emerging and steady talent in RoCA and our county. The Center has educated and nurtured generations of artists, from worldclass professionals to emerging talents. Seventy years later, RoCA is very fortunate to be continuing the legacy of our founders. The exceptional members here actively create in the Hudson Valley and the U.S.

“The Members Show” exhibit will be on view January 15 through Feb 5, 2017. An opening reception will be held January 15, 1 – 4 pm. Rockland Center for the Arts is located at 27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack, NY 10994. Regular hours are: Mon-Fri 10-4; Sat 1-4, and Sun 1-4 pm. For more information go towww.rocklandartcenter. org or call 845-358-0877. “CROCKS, JUGS, AND BOTTLES” - The winter exhibit of the Historical Society of the Nyacks will feature traditional stoneware crocks and jugs as well as glass bottles, all from local collections, which will be on view both in the Society’s museum at 50 Depew Avenue, Nyack, and in the display cases in the Carnegie-Farian Room of the Nyack Library. Stoneware, such as the familiar “little brown jug,” bean pots, sauerkraut crocks, and other utilitarian and high-quality pottery items has been around for some 40 centuries and was common in local homes here since the earliest European settlement. Stoneware clay varies considerably, but was selected for certain kinds of mineral composition. It was fired at a fairly high temperature, resulting in it becoming semi-vitreous (partially turned to glass). Stoneware differs from porcelain, which is fully vitrified and more translucent. Stoneware is nonporous, making it useful for holding liquid and is usually glazed and often decorated or given identifying marks. Most of the glass bottles in the exhibit were selected because they contain integral lettering or labels identifying local businesses. Some, like milk bottles, were intended to be returned, cleaned, and re-used. Some were marked simply as advertising. Other bottles were picked because of interesting shapes or colors. Exhibit items in the museum will be on view Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00pm and by appointment. Items in the Library display cases may be seen during the Library’s open hours. The exhibit opens in both locations on December 3rd and will continue through February.

Wining and Dining

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

Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Jolie’s - 4 New Valley Road, New City. 845709-6733. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845-638-2202 La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. La Terrazza Restaurant - 291 S. Main St., New City. 845-638-0757. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. Marcello’s Ristorante - 21 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. 357-9108. Mariella’s Pizzeria - 41 New Main St., Haverstraw. 845 429 5220. Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant - 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845 727 3939. Mt. Ivy Cafe - 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 358-1160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille, 100 Orane Ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 369-1313. Pomona Chophouse - 1581 Pacesetter Park, Pomona. 845-362-1670. Pour House Bar & Grill - 102 Main Street, Nyack. (845) 727-7687. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley - 845-352-7808. Posa Posa - Route 59, Rockland Plaza, Nanuet. 623-7050. Quinta Steakhouse - 24 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735.5565. Steakhouse in the classic tradition. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. Sheeran’s Restaurant & Pub - 337 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. 845 429 6190. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900. Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300.

Sugi 303 Japanese Steakhouse - 97 S. Route 303, Congers. 845-267-2168. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 358-3583. Italian. The 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. Two Spear Street - 2 Spear Street, Nyack. 353-3200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm Xaviar’s Restaurant of Piermont - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 359-7007.

Caterers

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

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Music

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

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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

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

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. Prestige Beauty Salon & Supply - 191 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-623-8070. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845-708-5878.

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

Bicycles

Piermont Bicycle Connection - 215 Ash St., Piermont. 845 365 0900.

202 Collision - 16 Wayne Avenue, Suffern, N.Y. 845-368-0040. Castrol Premium Lube - 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845-348-7095. 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.

Camps /Day Camps

Antiques/Collectibles

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

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

Banks

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

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 4992080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000.

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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.

Cards & Gifts

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

Carpet/Flooring

Chiropractors.

Dr. Lynn C. Friedman - 6 Medical Drive, Pomona. 845-786-2022. Dr. Joanne Gjelsten - 150 S Broadway, Nyack. 358-2687. Gregory Chiropractic - 845-623-3939. Thruway Exit 14. Across Route 59 from the Hilton Garden and Hampton Inns. New City Chiropractic Center - 490 Route 304, New City, 634-8877

Churches/Synagogues

First Reformed Church - 18 South Broad-

way, Nyack. 358-5518. St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, 895 Piermont Ave., Piermont. 359-0078 www. stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net Temple Beth Torah - 330 Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-638-0770. www. tbsrockland.org Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County - 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. www.uurocklandny.com

Cleaning

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

Clothing

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

Commercial Janitorial Service

TCC Janitorial Service - 9 Blue Bird Rd, Monsey, NY 10952. Tel:(845) 363-8316. Tel:(845) 538-2731. info@tccjanitorialservice.com. http://tccjanitorialservice.com. 9

Computer

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

Conference Centers

Crestview Conference Center - 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-620-7207.

Consignment Stores

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

Construction

Alternative Building Concepts - 845-365-

5242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-7352245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Johnny FixIt - www.johnnyfixit.com. 845-2441776. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz.

CPA

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

Education

Rockland Teacher Center Institute - 845942-7600.

Dance Studio

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

Dentists/Orthodontics.

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

Doctors

Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nanuet. 845-623-1000. New City 845-352-5511. Stony Point 845-786-5776. Clarkstown Urology - 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 638-0400. Crystal Run Healthcare - 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757. West Nyack - 2 Centerock Road, West Nyack. P: 845-348-1100 Suffern - 200 Route 59, Suffern. 845.369.9300 Suffern - 156 Route 59, Suite B4, Suffern. 845.357.6464 Stony Point - 6 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point.: 845.786.5544 Haverstraw - 48 New Main St., Haverstraw. Dr. Donald Edelschick - 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Janis Enzenbacher - 105 Shad Row, Suite B, Piermont. 845-680-8800. Dr. Attila Farkas - 300 N. Midddletown Rd., Suite 11, Pearl River. 845-735-4114. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, new City - 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-6230026. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (914) 414-8355. Dr. Amy Piperato - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5701. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 727-1340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 352-0500.

Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT - www.855killfat.com.

Electrical Contracting

De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting - 845-9424874; 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

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

Flowers and Plants

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

Funeral Homes

Asssumma-Shankey Funeral Home - 34 N. Summit Street, Pearl River. 845-7354849`A.E. Brown Funeral Directors - 201 N.

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Route 9W, Congers. 845-425-1911 or 845-5890997. 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. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd, New City. 845-708-5878. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798. Toria Hair Salon - 580 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-7535

Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. European Wax Center - 186 N. Main St., Suite 0596, New City. 845-634-9299. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 34-36 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845623-6140. Massage Envy Spa - Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack 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. Sanctuary Yoga Studios - 132 Park Avenue, New City. 845-548-1090.. Skincerely Med Spa - 510 Route 304, New City. 845-639-7546.. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Wholeness Center - 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage. 845-288-0040.

Home Improvement

4063. www.abetheinspector.com.

Hotels

West Gate Inn Nyack - 26 Route 59, Nyack. 845-358-8100. Walking distance to Nyack’s arts, crafts, antique shops and restaurants. www.westgateinnnyack.com Candlewood Suites - 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. (845)371-4445. Time Nyack Hotel - - 400 High Avenue, Nyack. 845-675-8700.

Insurance

Allstate Don Dietrich Inc - 240 Main Street, Nyack. 845 353 2244. Allstate Insurance - Maureen Harrison - 164 Rte 304, Bardonia. 623-6560.. Bauer-Crowley - 643 Main Street, Sparkill. 359-4114. Franchino Agency - 383 South Main St., New City. 845 634 2499. Debbie McGuinness, State Farm, 75 Lake Road, Congers. 267-2900. Juan Santos - Farmers’ Insurance, 48 S. Main Street, Pearl River, NY. htps://agents.farmers. com/jsantos. 845-735-1000

Interior Decorating

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

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.

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

Investment Broker

Health Care

Home and Furniture

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

Hearing

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

Health and Fitness

Body Bank Fitness - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-499-2366. Craig Caliciotti - Hypnotherapist. 11 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Pomona. 845-323-2766,

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Ceramic Harmony Design - 149A S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-5557.. 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) 821-

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

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. 845-7354040. Rockland Kitchens 55 West Railroad Ave. Garnerville, NY 10923 845-429-6700

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

Landscapers/Trees

Curti’s Landscaping - 845-627-2491. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880. Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping - 845627-3880. Nu Age Tree & Lawn Care - 845-741-1418.

Limousine Service

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

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

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

Medical Services

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

Mortgages

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

Moving Companies

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

Music Lessons

Vocal Focus - Voice lessons. 845-548-9308.

Networking

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

Pet Care

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 17 Valley Road, Spring48.. 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. 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 Chrysalis Psychological Services, PLLC 99 Main Street, #220, Nyack, NY 10960. 845236-5612. www.drsallynazari.com

Public Speaking

Ellyn Cohen - Public Speaking Skills. 845638-2897

Real Estate

Caroline Blankfort - 917-405 1495. Debbie Blankfort, William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack, 914.522.5426 Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. 770-1240. Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. 914 715 5675. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 7701204. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664. Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 845-353-4250. Ewa Front - Cell 845 274 4474. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Lydecker Realty - 13 North Broadway, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914 629 8581. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596-0459. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty - 845-216-3712. 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.

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Roofing & Siding

Specialty Shops

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

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Schools, Camps & Day Care.

Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) - 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. LIU University - 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 35 South Broadway, Nyack, 358-0245. Stage Left Children’s Theater - 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

Security Systems

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

Shower Doors & Mirrors

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

Skiing

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

Solar Energy

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

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. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Double Take Promotions & Printing - 845 598 3175. www.doubletakepp.com Global Private Investigations - Rockland (845) 634-1683. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org. Jawonio Health Center - 260 North Little Tor Road, New City. (845) 639-7070. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. MedWise Insurance Advocacy - 845-2382532 Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Practice Perfect - 845 547 0457. practicepefectprep.com. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet.

Special Organizations

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

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Tax & Accounting

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

Theaters

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

Thrift Shops

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

TMJ/TMD Doctor

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

Travel

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

Veterinarians

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

Water Systems

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

Wedding Locations

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

Window Treatments

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

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