Rivertown March 2017 by Rivertown Magazine

Rivertown

Nyack • Piermont • New City • Haverstraw • Stony Point • Suffern • Pearl River • Tappan

MARCH, 2017

RIVERTOWN MARCH, 2017

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YOU NEVER KNOW...where you’ll see Rivertown. From Aruba to Nanuet!!!

THIS IS THE SPOT - SummerSpot Day Camp is a lot of fun for youngsters - and much more.

EN-TRANCING - It’s literally a mind-blowing experience when hypnotist Craig Caliciotti puts on his entertaing show at Bolzano’s in Congers.

TOP DENTIST - Find out why everyone loves dentist Dr. Ira Bernstein of Suffern.

DRIVING A DEAL - Insurance agent Juan Santos is offering great deals for drivers.

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WHAT A VIEW - This remarkable home in New City has amazing views.

IN SAFE HANDS - Locksmith Noel Rappaport has been a major part of the village of Haverstraw for 50 years.

A PIECE OF HISTORY - Check out this historic home - and it’s only 25 minutes from New York City.

SECRET RECIPE - The excellent Murasaki Japanese Restaurant has a winning recipe.

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MILLION DOLLAR VIEW - And the price is just right!

BLOOMING SUCCESS - Everyone is talking about the new floral boutique in Nyack, Astilbe My Heart.

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WHERE CAN YOU FIND...a chateau-like home for under $450,000. We have the answer.

DANCING DELIGHT - To be the best, learn the best at the prestigious Coupe Dance Studio.

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MINI ESTATE - Check out this wonderful home.

SUMMER CAMPS - Our guide to some great local summer camps.

FILM EXTRAVAGANZA - The annual Jewish Film Festival has something for everyone.

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Size Matters: They say that people end up looking just like their dogs. I don’t know how true that is, but certainly my crazy Scottish Auntie Nessie wound up looking just like her schnauzer. If you can imagine a schnauzer wearing a kilt and slurping Scotch. Anyway my theory of the month is a little different. I think we all end up looking like our cars. I’m a big guy so my car is some giant Cadillac creation that has more metal than Bethlehem Steel. Basically you could fit a little league team in there. Just in case I forget who I am the license plate says prominently RIVRTOWN. OK I admit it, it’s an ego thing. But it’s my car - and I love it. Recently my wife Candice got a new car. Needless to say, it’s just like her classy, sporty and beautiful. However we decided briefly to swap cars. We drove down to Florida in my Caddy and left it there while Candice has a few weeks vacation. And so I’ve been trying to drive her classy, sporty and beautiful Mercedes. Did I also mention it’s very low. Every time I try to slip into the front seat, I bang my head on the ceiling. Then I have great difficulty swinging my legs inside.. Imagine a whale being squeezed into a sardine can...well, I’m sure you get the picture. Now I’ve got BandAids on my head where I banged it on the ceiling. My shins are covered in bruises. I need my own private valet parker to shoehorn me out of the car. Meanwhile Candice is driving around Florida like the queen she is - in my Cadillac. Life isn’t fair. Eddie was driving down the road and a met a car coming the other way. Al-

though there was room to pass easily, Eddie forced the oncoming car to slow down and wound down his window and shouted ‘Pig’. The other driver looked in his rear view mirror and swore at Eddie. Then his car hit the pig. A traffic cop pulled alongside a speeding car on the motorway. Glancing into the car, he was astounded to see that the young lady, who was driving, was knitting. Realising that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the policeman wound down his window, turned on his loudspeaker and yelled, ‘PULL OVER!’ ‘NO’, the young lady yelled back, ‘IT’s A SCARF!’ The following quotes show what people write on their car insurance claim forms. Apparently these are strange but true stories collected by assessors. • To avoid a collision I ran into the other car. • A pedestrian hit me and went under my car. • I thought the side window was down but it was up, as I found when I put my head through it. • If the other driver had stopped a few yards behind himself the accident would not have happened. • She suddenly saw me, lost her head and we met. • A cow wandered into my car. I was afterwards informed that the cow was half-witted. • Three women were talking to each other and when two stepped back and one stepped forward I had to have an accident. • There were plenty of lookers-on but no witnesses. • A bull was standing near and a fly must have tickled him because he gored my car.

Phil Bunton

Dependents save taxes The real definition of “dependent” may surprise you. Many people think of a “dependent” as a minor child who lives with you. This is true, but it’s important to remember dependents can include parents, other relatives and nonrelatives, and even children who don’t live with you. Exemptions and your taxable income: Each dependent deduction is worth $4,050 on your 2016 and 2017 federal income tax returns. This exemption reduces your taxable income by this amount and will likely reduce your tax bill by $500 - $3,000 or more in some cases. (This may not pay the food bill, but it certainly helps!) You’ll lose part of this benefit when your adjusted gross income reaches a certain level. For 2016, the phase-out begins at $311,300 when you’re married filing jointly and $259,400 when you’re single. Definition of a dependent: A dependent is a qualifying child or a qualifying relative. While there are specific rules, generally, a dependent is someone who lives with you and who meets several tests, including a support test. For qualifying children, the support test means the child cannot have provided more than half of his or her own support for the year. For qualifying relatives, the support test means you generally must provide more than half of that person’s total support during the year. There are many exceptions.

right, because being able to claim someone as a dependent can lead to other tax benefits, including the child tax credit, education credits, and the dependent care credit. Contact your CPA to learn who qualifies as your dependent. He will be able to help you make the most of your federal income tax exemptions. Also, visit the IRS at www.irs.gov/publications/p17/ch03.html for more information regarding dependent qualifications.

For example, parents don’t have to live with you if they otherwise qualify, but certain other relatives do. If you’re divorced and a noncustodial parent, your child doesn’t necessarily have to live with you for the dependent deduction to apply. Who can’t be claimed? Your spouse is never your dependent. In addition, you generally may not claim a married person as a dependent if that person files a joint return with a spouse. Also, a dependent must be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, national, or a resident of Canada or Mexico for part of the year. For a seemingly simple deduction, claiming an exemption for a dependent can be quite complex. You’ll want to get it

Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com. Let Luxe Solutions run your back office so you can run your business.

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Blueberry Festival & Pancake Breakfast - Sat., March 4th 9am-12noon at the Tappan Reformed Church – Manse Barn located at 32 old Tappan rd, Tappan, NY 10983. Check out our Fruit Boutique for great gifts and Baked Goods for purchase. Admission $6 (children under 10 are FREE). An Earth Day Coat and Clothing/Non-Perishable Food Drive sponsored by Christ’s Ambassadors of Charity in partnership with the Palisades Community Center will be conducted at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, New York from Saturday April 14 through Sunday April 23. Any good condition clothing for all ages accepted. Donations can be dropped off all week between 10 am and 6 pm or by appointment: PCC@palisadesny.com. Proceeds will be donated to People to People and distributed to people in need free of charge. Call Chris 914661-7923.

What’s happening in your neighborhood???? The RoCA campus invites campers to be immersed in art on our ten wooded acres and in our fully equipped, air conditioned art studios. RoCA’s large sparkling pool and open field provide plenty of healthy outdoor recreation. Children are grouped by grade level. Each session is based on a different theme and campers learn to ex-

press themselves through both visual and performing arts. Activities and Instruction include: Swimming (Instruction & Recreation), NEW! Digital Arts, Painting & Drawing, Ceramics, 3D Art, Wearable Art, Cartooning, Theater Arts, Dance & Movement and Music.

Rockland County and northern Bergen County, NJ. It is located at 60 East Madison Ave in Pearl River. Learn more at www.bethamtemple.org or call 845-735-5858. Join RoCA for a Camp Open House on Sunday, March 12 from 1-4pm. Come and experience a taste of what Camp RoCA has to offer. Children will have the opportunity to create their own artwork with our professional instructors. Tour the facility and grounds. Meet the Camp Director and staff. Camp RoCA is a place for children to explore their creativity and imaginations while developing skills they can bring back to the classroom and use throughout their lives. Camp RoCA is FUN – a place where memories are made and children forge lasting friendships with their peers and counselors.

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Congregants from Beth Am Temple, and Nauraushaun Presbyterian Church, both of Pearl River, traveled together to Cuba with Rivertown Magazine. Photo taken at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana.

The Summer Spot Day Camp where campers experience more than just fun

Here is what families are saying about The Summer Spot Day Camp…”I can’t thank you enough! Both of my children are over the moon excited by camp. They literally leap out of bed in the morning filled with enthusiasm and excitement for a new day of fun and adventure,” said Tina Guarasci. Eunice Lugo had this to say about her children’s experience at the Day Camp. “My kids enjoyed The Summer Spot and can’t wait for next summer! They enjoyed the summer with school friends plus made new friends from other school districts. The staff is loving and caring with campers.” Jeannie Owens, after her son’s first summer with the camp said, “Summer Spot is beautifully located, it is run by a very warm hearted director. The daily activities are well thought out, so each child can experience different activities. I am very happy we found Summer Spot Camp. I highly recommend this camp.” We are a private day camp licensed by the Department of Health, entering our 18th season. Roughly half of our campers are from the Clarkstown School System and the rest are from school systems throughout the county. We are open 11

hours a day and offer a Breakfast and After Care Program. We are a day camp for children 5-14 years of age. Our 4 Main Goals for every summer season are to provide a safe and diverse environment for all campers, to have a staff that will be positive role models, for our campers to make friends and to develop cognitive, social and physical skills. Parents like the fact that we are a smaller, family run camp with flexible hours and a very personable staff. We

know every camper and parent personally. Our camp is a support system for families and we are a part of the community. Our well trained staff takes their job seriously and the kids look forward to their summers with us,” said Max McClintock, the founder and Director of The Summer Spot Day Camp. The Summer Spot Day Camp is located on the 21 acre grounds of Rockland Country Day School located at 34 Kings

line rules and limits yet our campers are free to be able to make mistakes and learn from them in a positive way. We start every camp day as a whole with Group Share and have weekly staff orientation meetings. We will be having an OPEN HOUSE on March 18th and May 13th from 12-2pm. We meet families on a regular basis who request one on one personal tours. Our day camp runs for 6 weeks from June 26th-August 5th, with a week 7 trip only option which runs from August 7th- August 11th.

There are no video games or cell phone use at the day camp, said Max. You can call 845-512-8270 for an unrushed, informative phone call where all your questions will be answered. You can also email them at administration@thesummerspot.org, visit their web site at www. thesummerspot.org and like their Facebook page.

Highway in Congers, NY. Your child will experience an ‘old school’ childhood with a modern twist at the camp. Children are placed into co-ed groups based on what grade they are entering in the fall. “During our week long pre camp staff orientations, we train our staff in all necessary areas, including creating a positive verbal environment, using positive re-enforcement and realistic high expectations, giving logical consequences for inappropriate behavior and our no teasing policy. We have bottom

Rockland’s best comedy hypnotist now performing at Bolzano’s in Congers For 5 years Craig Caliciotti has been entertaining people with his stage hypnosis show. Now Rocklanders are flocking to Bolzano Italian Restaurant every Sunday at 3pm to see Powerful Demonstrations of the Human Mind that will delight and amaze the audience. Located at 75 Route 9W in Congers Bolzano Family Restaurant headlines Craig Caliciotti, Rockland’s Best Comedy Hypnotist who will spellbound the audience with various skits performed by volunteers in the audience. Craig told us: “A hypnosis stage show can be thought of as a demonstration of the release of our imaginative capacities. “Audiences are amazed and delighted by the responses of their friends in the various skills they perform, such as finding their belly-buttons have been stolen by

the show. Everyone on stage becomes a funny star! Every stage hypnosis show is performed with good clean humor and taste. Hypnotism is one of the leading subjects of conversation today. These comedy hypnotist demonstrations are great entertainment! Each person is unique, so is each show!” When Craig Caliciotti does a Stage Hypnosis Show for your Fundraiser, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, Sweet Sixteen, Group, Company or School You will have a fun and positive memory of your event that will last a lifetime! These Powerful Demonstrations of the Human Mind will amaze and delight you. Craig will also be performing at Bolzano’s on Tuesday nights at 7pm. He will be offering Group Weight Loss. Women will lose 18 pounds in 30 days and Men will lose even more with Zero Hunger. For more information call Craig at 845-3232766 or go to his web site at www.rocklandstagehypnosis.com or www.hypnosisrelease.com for Weight Loss. Here is what Jeannine said after losing 36 pounds in 60 days. “Thank You, Thank You, Craig, for giving me my life back.” Craig will teach you how to use your Emotional Mind to achieve your goals. To attend the show at Bolzano’s in Conger sat 3pm on Sundays Adults are $20 and Children 18 and under are $10. Food and Drink is available. You can call Bolzano Family Restaurant at 845-268-9671 or Email them at info@bolzanorestaurant. com. The restaurant can seat up to 300 people.

someone in the audience, the first pregnant man, their favorite part getting bigger and bigger then smaller, smelling a good smell and then something foul, etc. “Everyone is always treated with respect and everyone has a great time whether as a star or as an audience participant.” Craig will encourage volunteers to come up to the stage from the audience. Each

show is conducted in good taste and humor. “As a Hypnotherapist for 15 years with a private practice at 11 Medical Park Drive in Pomona, I’m sensitive to the needs and concerns of my volunteers. “I often begin my program with a brief, interactive introduction to hypnosis that gets all, both prospective volunteers and the audience involved and excited about

Dr. Ira Bernstein of Suffern is among America’s top dentists

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, D.M.D of 2 Executive Boulevard in Suffern is a diamond in a rhinestone world. Everything he does is imbued with excellence. He is regularly listed in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists, Doctors of Excellence and Hudson Valley Top Dentists. Dr. Bernstein has a special interest and training in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. He has done research, authored, and published several scientific papers in national and international dental journals. Dr. Bernstein holds a United States Patent for an invention used to help patients with jaw problems. He is a presenting lecDr. Bernstein handling a state-of-the-art X-Ray machine turer to various professional groups, including the Greater New York Dental Meeting. first name basis. Dr. Bernstein’s practice He has also attained Diplomate sta- General Dentistry (F.A.G.D.). Aside from being on the cutting edge of incorporates Lasers, Invisalign Clear Bractus in several professional groups and has dentistry, Dr. Bernstein and his staff pride es, Nitrous Oxide, Cosmetic Dentistry, plus achieved Fellowship in the Academy of themselves on knowing every patient on a Botox and Fillers for TMJ and Headaches

L to R Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, Geri McLachlan, Monica Franco, Trina Grant and Cathy Burke, the A Team at Dr. Bernstein’s Dental Practice.

as well as Smile Enhancement and provides a full-range of dental procedures, including oral cancer screenings and cleanings. Dr. Bernstein is a Clinical Instructor/ Mentor for the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. The organization gives formal courses at different hospitals where other health professionals are taught how to do these procedures. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Bernstein is an avid student. “Although, I have found experience to be a tremendous teacher, I still enjoy attending conferences and courses to keep up with the newest techniques and research. It has been shown that periodontal disease is linked to increases in heart attacks and strokes. “We are always watching out for our patient’s overall health and we work hard to

educate and inform our patients of the link between periodontal disease and heart attack, strokes, and numerous other medical conditions”. Dr. Bernstein has had advanced training during his residency in New York City in Dental Reconstruction and in the use of Implants. He recently completed an advanced training program in Comprehensive Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry at the well-known Rosenthal Institute at the New York University School of Dentistry. “I’m proud to say that a number of my patients are dentists and physicians, and a significant number of my referrals come from patients currently within my practice,” said Dr. Bernstein. “A major part of this success can be attributed to the excellence and caring attitude of my dental staff.” Dr. Bernstein is ably assisted by his two

front desk administrators, Geri McLachlan and Monica Franco, his assistant, Trina Grant and his two hygienists, Cathy Burke and Alla Morodokhina. Dr. Bernstein is married and has two children and three grandsons. He is also a bass guitarist and lead singer in an oldies/ Doo-Wop Band named Forever Young. ‘He has a Black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was a Bronze Medalist in the New York State Tae Kwon Do Championships, Senior Division. For a full range of General Dentistry Services & Advanced Procedures Dr. Ira M. Bernstein, DMD, LLC can be reached by calling 845-652-5358. His office is located at 2 Executive Boulevard, Suite 307 in Suffern, NY. You can access his web site at www.sufferndentalpractice.com.

Insurance agent Juan Santos offers defensive driving course Story/Photos: Tom Riley Motorists are checking out the Juan M. Santos Farmers Insurance Agency at 48 South Main Street, in Pearl River, in order to take the 6 hour Defensive Driving Course he offers. “We hold the class once or twice a month and the response has been tremendous,” he told us. “Once people realize they can save 10% on their auto insurance for three years and reduce up to 4 points from their driving record, they realize what a good deal it is. “When we opened in June and really became involved in the community we sought out ways to help our clients. I’ve become a defensive driving instructor and we hold the classes here in our office. By availing yourself of this driving improvement course you are not only saving money on insurance you are showing tangible love and concern for those you care about. “If the unforeseeable should happen to your home, business, auto or those you care about Farmers Insurance has got you covered. I have recently also become Certified to sell Flood Insurance. It’s part of the FEMA Program called FEMA Flood Coverage,” said Juan. Today, people are shopping for good prices on whatever they purchase and when it comes to insurance they want a trusted advisor. Juan said: “If you want to leave a loving legacy, as I do to the three generations in

Philip Valles is taking care of those he cares for by signing up with the Juan M. Santos Farmers Insurance Agency in Pearl River my family, having the proper amount of insurance is an important part. And you want to do it now because it will only become more expensive in the future. “When you ask how do I build wealth for future generations to ensure they can go to college, buy a home, etc. you are setting them up for success in life. When the un-

expected happens and you had the foresight to plan for it, it gives you a good feeling. When you take out an auto insurance policy, you are not only covering your own family but also other people in the other car. “When you take out an umbrella poli-

Juan Santos’s Family Xavier Santos, Bella Santos, Isabel Santos (baby), Juan Santos, Nancy Santos and Sheila Santos.

cy you are taking out insurance for the unforeseeable. You might pay a premium for years and then the unforeseeable happens you are glad you took out that umbrella policy. I help people make great decisions and I’m there when you need me. You are not alone, you have me and a great company on the ground behind you,” said Juan.

“Everything I’ve done in my life has prepared me for owning my own agency. Sometimes you have to think about your own mortality and make plans for your family. What is our legacy aside from the cars, home, personal effects and toys we leave behind? How do we help our children, our grandchildren?

“You can stop by my office, sit down and have a cup of coffee with me and chat. We want to be your insurance agent with the full package so you get more discounts. You are not talking to someone online or on the phone. I’ll come to your home or place of business or you can just drop by and we’ll make great decisions for your future,” said Juan. “I’ve been a Rockland County resident since 1994 and I’ve seen the county evolve. Each year I become more immersed in its growth and I want to be an integral part of its future. Call me at at 845-735-1000 and let me help you set up a better future for your family. You can email me at jsantos@farmersagent.com or visit our web site at www.http://agents.farmers.com/ny/ pearl-river/juan-sant. “We offer a Farmers Review, it’s free and you are under no obligation,” said Juan. You can call Juan on his Cell Phone at 845-893-9415.

Adam and Debbie Blankfort.

Where can you find a Tweed Blvd style house on 3.2 acres for under 500K? Story: Tom Riley Dynamic NYS Licensed Real Estate Agent & “Master Technologist” Adam Blankfort of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh listed and marketed a real gem for sale at 445 South Mountain Road in New City. Judging by the stampede to see this beautiful home located on 3.2 acres in New City, it won’t be on the market very long. Adam told us: “We even had buyers crashing our brokers’ open house, driving all the way from Staten Island during asnow storm. The house showed exceptionally well that day as you saw all of nature and the mountain, covered in white, through the walls of glass which are prominent in every single room.” Adam thrives on the challenges of commerce and since joining the family business he has parlayed his Internet prowess and William Raveis Baer & McIntosh’s unprecedented marketing into relationships that sells houses. His genuine compassion and background in technology brings success to any relationship… You can tell the house was once a millionaire’s entertainment delight as you pull up the long, gated, private driveway and enter the home. You are immediately immersed in the walls of glass, which are like paintings that

This is a unique home with amazing views.

change by the season. Every room you walk in reflects nature’s changing panorama. From the unique antique lighting features, to the ornate door hardware, you can get a real sense of the home’s beauty and quality. Adam calls it “The Great Escape,” a 1950s mid modern contemporary on 3.2 acres, perched atop South Mountain Road. This ‘Shangri-La’ is very private, surrounded by mountains, trails, gardens, a small pond, large waterfall and multiple stone pa-

tios. It offers many unique outdoor vantage points to relax, entertain and admire nature from various perspectives. The home has a sun-filled open floor plan with vaulted living room and fireplace. The grand dining room, which overlooks the pond and waterfall, leads into a serious chef’s kitchen with double Sub Zero’s. A Hi-Fi Bang & Olufsen sound system is also fully wired inside and out. With 2,898 square feet of living space, this

home features 3 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including a private master suite, all on one level. Downstairs is a sauna, work room, laundry room and a 2 car attached garage. There is another single car garage with a cedar storage room, a full outdoor bathroom, generator and much more. Custom built-in storage is seamlessly hid-

den outside within the home’s facade. The taxes on the home are being grieved significantly. You are close to Clarkstown North Schools and 45 minutes to midtown Manhattan, with convenient access to shopping, golf, parkways, parkland and marinas. This extraordinary home awaits your personal touches and minor updates…It is being

listed for $495,000. Adam cherishes working one on one with people, whether it is selling their home or looking to purchase their dream home. Adam and his team at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh are already anticipating multi offers. “This is how we achieve the highest prices for our listings,” he told us. Adam’s assets and talents will make your real estate experience a truly pleasant one while achieving all your goals. “At William Raveis Baer & McIntosh we operate not one, but two, very sophisticated high trafficked web sites; raveis.com- which gets 10+ million unique annual visits and 1+ billion hits each year, with searchers looking for real estate in the Northeast exclusively. Plus, baerhomes.com- our local site which targets buyers around our office locations, throughout Rockland, Orange and Bergen County. “We get over 450 buyer leads per month on baerhomes.com with steady referrals from raveis.com and the other 121 Raveis offices / 4,000 sales associates throughout the Northeast. We also created the most cutting edge mobile app, “The William Raveis App” (download for FREE by searching “Raveis” in the App Store), where buyers can easily see every home that is for sale or rent around them, and more importantly, sellers can see everything that has SOLD around them. Our technology not only benefits our buyers and agents, but our sellers too… we have developed a “Best Fit Leads” algorithm as part of our back end, where I can sit down with a client who wants to sell their home and show them exactly who we have looking for a home like theirs, along with a “fit score ranking” out of 100. I usually show the seller, in real time, at least 100-250 active leads that have a fit score of 90 or above, meaning they are searching for homes that have nearly identical criteria to theirs. It’s also nice to show the seller how any lead, from the app or site, can just click to call the Raveis Call Center and speak to a live real estate agent 7 days a week, 8:30am-7pm, or text chat with a live human on our website, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will take down any questions you may have and put you in contact with an agent who knows everything about your property. It’s pretty cool.” said Adam. 445 South Mountain Road must be seen in person to appreciate all it has to offer. Call Adam on his cell phone at 845-641-3255 or email him at adam@baerhomes.com. You can also reach him at his office at 845-358-9440, located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. Visit his website http://adam.baerhomes.com and “Ask Adam” any questions. Everybody needs an Adam…

Noel Rappaport has been keeping Rockland safe for 50 years

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Noel Rappaport is an anchor in Haverstraw’s shifting sands of fortune, change and time. This year A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarms Inc located at 31 New Main Street in Haverstraw is celebrating their 50th anniversary at the same location in Haverstraw. Noel’s other store at 170 South Main Street in the Clarkstown Mall in New City is also celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Noel’s love of the people and passionate involvement in the village of Haverstraw has resulted in numerous donations and charitable support for many projects that enhance the quality of life in Haverstraw. When people asked, who is going to do it? Noel stepped up to the plate and did it, no questions asked. Let’s take a look at some of the things he has accomplished over the last 50 years. He has been President of the Ambulance Corp three times. As a Line Officer he was responsible for selling the old building and putting up a new building. He has served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for 13 years and often backed it with his own money. He has served as President of the North Rockland Lions Club of which he has been a member since 1973. He has served as House Chairman of the Congregation of the Sons of Jacob for 40

years and is now their Acting President. He has donated heavily to different things in the Town of Haverstraw. He has donated to the new World War ll Monument. He paid for the construction of a fence for The Arts Alliance. He donated money to the Mural on Lincoln Street. He donated to the establishment of a Plaque for Marge Wassmer who did a lot for the village. He attends most of the Village Town Board meetings and he helped rebuild the Fishing Pier at Peck’s Pond. His individual donations to organizations are too numerous to mention. He did all this while operating his stores six days a week. In these unsettled times people get a good night’s sleep because the Rappaport name is synonymous with security and peace of mind. A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm is the oldest continuously operating business in the Village of Haverstraw. Noel, the founder and President of the company and his son, Steven Rappaport, President of Rappaport Alarms, offer the largest full spectrum security company in the county. They serve both residential and industrial clientele. With their two fully equipped service vans they give you 24/7 emergency service. Noel said, “We stock an extremely large inventory of locks, safes, alarms and other

security items. We carry the most complete line of keys in the county. We are one of the most advanced state-of-the-art electronic security companies. We do small residential house alarms to major retailers.” “I started this company after serving in the Army during the Vietnam era. We are very well known for our fine customer service. Just call us at 845-429-8400 and my staff will respond immediately. We offer 24 hour monitoring and emergency service. A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarms is known as Rockland’s most trusted security experts,” said Noel. “We sell, repair and service our customer’s security needs. We are on the cutting edge of video surveillance. We install Nanny Cams, Fire Systems, Inter & Entry Systems and Medical Alert Systems. We are your One Stop Shop for all your Security needs.” Call Noel in his store in Haverstraw at 845-429-8400 or access his web site at www.rappalarms.com. You can reach Karl at the New City store by calling 845-6345544. Noel, Steven, Emerito Castro, the Service Manager and Karl Steger, the New City Manager have been keeping Rockland County safe for more than 50 years!

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

Realtors Adam Blankfort and Robin Miller.

A historical masterpiece just 25 minutes to NYC Story: Tom Riley Listing agents Adam Blankfort and Robin Miller of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh have their phones ringing off the hook answering calls from home buyers throughout the tri-state area, requesting to see the historic home at 86 Closter Road in Palisades, an 1800’s vintage Colonial listed for $550,000, previously used in photo shoots for Martha Stewart Living, Country Home and Crate & Barrel. Not only is this address in one of the most desirable zip codes in the county, it is a quick 25 minute commute to midtown Manhattan and minutes from the villages of Piermont and Nyack. The original details and character of this three story circa 1848 Colonial make it one of the most beautiful historic homes in the county. The owners of the home, a global logistics manager and professional photogra-

pher, are being relocated to San Francisco for work. “When we moved here nine years ago I didn’t want to leave the city, but as soon as I saw this house I fell in love with all the period details,” said the owner. “ It has a wonderful charm and it felt like a Brownstone one would find in Brooklyn.

With its wide plank English pine floors, claw foot bathtubs, high ceilings and 6’ x 6’ windows it feels like a country home”, said the owner, who has her own photography business. “We are close to the city and my son attends a great pre-school in Nyack. The Palisades Swim Club and Piermont playground

This home is a historical masterpiece.

is close by as well, along with all the great restaurants in Piermont. We are also close to Whole Foods in Closter, New Jersey”, she said. Robin added, “This house is so special because the renovation work was done retaining the integrity of the house.” Adam continued, “86 Closter Road is

a re-envisioned masterpiece. The house shows like it is out of a magazine. Historically speaking, this vintage 3 story Colonial, renovated In 2010, maintains the true period details of its past. Open and exceptionally bright with modem touches throughout, the charm of exemplary classic

taste is everywhere, from the Viking stove to a blazing fireplace, custom antique builtins and so much more. This 3 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom home will captivate the most discerning family. It is located in the highly sought after hamlet of Palisades, a quiet community rich in history, yet only ten minutes to the George Washington Bridge and only 25 minutes to New York City. South Orangetown schools are only minutes away. Piermont’s fine dining, shopping, bike trails, kayaking, the Palisades Swim Club and Tallman State Park (with its newly renovated Tallman Beach & Swim Club) are all close by.” Immediately preceding listing this unique home, Adam LISTED AND SOLD another 1854 historic home in West Nyack, which was only on the market for a little over a month. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh specializes in these unusual homes and has been selling Palisades for almost 40 years. “All our listings sell at, above, or very close to list price. Through our cutting edge marketing, technology and pricing strategy, we never let our clients get stale and always obtain a premium for our listings. We often entertain and negotiate bidding wars.” For a tour of this home please visit www.LiveInPalisades.com and call Adam Blankfort at his office at 97 S. Broadway in Nyack, 845-358-9440, or his cell phone 845-641-3255. You may email him at adam@baerhomes.com. Robin Miller will also be glad to give you a tour of the home by calling her cell phone at 845-596-0459, or you may email her at robin@baerhomes.com.

The secret to great Japanese food can be found at Murasaki in Nyack

Story: Tom Riley When you eat at Murasaki Japanese Restaurant in Nyack Masao “Ume” Umezaki, the sushi chef and owner holds court behind the the sushi bar expertly slicing fish, meat, vegetables, even perfectly ripe and sweet pineapples and honeydew melons for desert. Every morsel is cut with care; every dish is garnished to perfection. Ume was trained in Japan as a Sushi Chef and as soon as you taste a piece of fresh, raw tuna, salmon or yellowtail sashimi, you’ll realize that each bite melts in your mouth. If you desire sushi, you won’t be disappointed with Umi’s rice, either: it’s seasoned with vinegar and wasabi. Many diners prefer to sit at the sushi bar and enjoy Harumaki, a homemade spring roll with pork, cabbage and ginger, fried crispy and light; or the Negamaki, which is a yinyang of soft tender beef wrapped around crunchy, sharp flavored scallions. “We serve only the freshest quality of fish. We order it fresh every day and craft it at our Open Sushi Bar. People rave about our Sushi and Sashimi Combo,” said Ume. “Here at Murasaki some of our most requested dishes are Pork Ramen, Seafood Miso Ramen and Vegetable Ramen. This

L to R Albert, Walter and Masao “Ume” Umesaki, the owner of Murasaki Japanese Restaurant in Nyack. Many people considered it the finest Japanese Restaurant in all of Rockland County

year is our 10th Anniversary and our most popular roll is the Murasaki roll. Inside is eel, wrapped in tuna and avocado with spicy mayo. ‘ Another favorite is our Sushi and Sashimi Combo. Our Sashimi Combination has 15 pieces and our Spicy Tuna & Spicy Salmon with Tartar is very popular. Our Black Codfish is broiled and marinated with Sakecosu. Our Ramen and Sushi Combination with two small Appetizers is the Customer’s Choice,” said Ume. “We have many Specials and we offer Gluten-free Soy Sauce and other sauces

like Teriyaki, Sesame and Salad Dressings.” Here is what Todd C. from Pennsylvania said about Murasaki Restaurant. “I don’t get excited over many sushi places. I lived in Japan for 11 years while in the military, but this place is special. Real fish, great rice, an actual Sushi Master, it can’t get much better. “Add to that some great, thoughtful specials and you are in for a treat.” Here is what a NYC diner said about Murasaki. “Ume is the best Chef. The sushi is delicious and the Chef is wonderful.

Top row from left: Ramen and sushi combination with appetizers. Spicy Tuna & Spicy Salmon with Tartar. Sashimi combination. Spicy Tuna & Spicy Salmon with Tartar. Right: Pork Ramen. We have celebrated many birthdays there and it is our Go To Special Place.” Vegetarians flock to Murasaki for their favorite vegetarian dishes like Eggplant Caramelized with Mirin, Vegetable Ramen, Edamame-soybeans with sea salt, age Dashi Tofu-fried bean curd and Tempura Vegetables. Several families with children like to snap up the tatami tables where adults enjoy the ramen soup, sushi and sashimi. Murasaki Japanese Restaurant is located at 138 Main Street in Nyack and is open seven days a week. Lunch runs from Noon to 2:30pm Monday through Friday. Dinner is from 5pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday and on Friday and Saturday Dinner is from 5pm to 11pm. So now you know the secret to great Japanese food What makes for a great sushi experience? First of all it’s about the fish. Combine that with Ume’s experience, training, creativity and special rice-you have the best Japanese restaurant in Rockland County.

Now you can get a million dollar view for $449,000!

Story: Tom Riley Michel Henry has a knack for finding great real estate bargains throughout the Hudson Valley. Michel has a passion for real estate and he’s the first person Jim Kane called when he wanted to sell his house at 2 Townsend Avenue in Upper Grandview. Jim and his wife, Eleanor had spent 56 years in the house, raised a family and now it was time to move on. Jim is a legend in Nyack and was elected to The Nyack High School Hall of Fame for Community Service. For 70 years from 1943 to 2013 he has been officiating, refereeing and umpiring soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, softball and tennis for youngsters throughout Rockland County. “It’s a wonderful home if you enjoy being awaken by a magnificent sunrise as you are having your coffee in the morning. This is a lovely quiet neighborhood and the perfect getaway after a hard days work,”

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

said Jim. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod has 1,738 square feet with an unfinished basement that has a Walk-out. It’s a home waiting for a new owner’s touch. The home is in a Zip Code where the average cost of a home is $830,000. Have you ever imagined finding the perfect location and a home with good bones?

Transform this rough diamond into the home of your dreams. You can always renovate your home but you can hardly ever change its location. There is magnificent hardwood flooring throughout the house. There is a bedroom on the first floor, an Eat-In kitchen, a living room with a fireplace and a dining room.

Upstairs is a bathroom, Master bedroom and another bedroom. In the basement is an area that could be used as a workshop. There is a one car attached garage, a driveway and off-street parking. The construction is block, frame and post and beam. The home was built in 1955 and an addition took place in 1973. The home is being listed for $449,000. Michel Henry is a NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with

William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Nyack with many listings and sales to his credit. Here is what Camila R. said about Michel. “We had the great pleasure of working with Michel when I walked into his office on a Sunday afternoon. “ We were completely new to the area. Michel is the most caring, professional, productive and reliable agent I have ever worked with! He loves what he does, he listens and understands all your requests and welcomes you with a great smile and good heart! “He actually get things done (unlike previous agents we had worked with in the same area). He went above and beyond and out of his way to accommodate my busy schedule, he was so flexible and responsible. Over all it was a pleasure to have him represent our family. I strongly recommend Michel to anyone who is looking for an agent who cares about you and your family’s needs. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh is a boutique real estate firm with a global reach. It has four offices in the Hudson Valley with a great inventory of exceptional homes. 2 Townsend Avenue is an exceptional home that has to be seen to be appreciated. Call Michel Henry on his Cell Phone at 845-381-2555 and he’ll be glad to give you a tour of the home. You can call his office at 845-358-9440 or stop by. His office is located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. You can also Email him at Michel@baerhomes.com.

Astilbe My Heart, the budding new floral boutique in Nyack

“Astilbe My Heart Designs” is a budding floral event and home garden design boutique located at 85 South Broadway in the heart of Nyack, New York. It was developed by seasoned designer, horticulturist and longtime resident of Rockland County, Alison France Converse. In addition to weddings and special event botanical decor, Alison specializes in landscape management and design as well as exterior and interior accent planters. Regarding weddings, the boutique owner reflects, “Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times in a couple’s life. I’m here to help from the very first step of choosing the color palette until the beginning of that aisle… envisioning the final look can be difficult for the engaged couple especially with all the other responsibilities and emotions obscuring their view. “I sit with each couple to gain a feel for how they want to incorporate often separate tastes; in the next stage I present them with a variety of options at different price points. “Together and with my assistance the couple’s design emerges and each nuptial’s

atmosphere evolves individually”. Alison emphasizes, “It is my honor to see the proposal through from inception to realization”. Alison holds a diploma in horticulture from the prestigious School of Professional Horticulture at New York Botanical Gardens. During the two-year diploma program, she completed a six-month apprenticeship at Stone Barns Center, an organic farm donated by the Rockefellers to

promote land stewardship. As a result, she enjoys incorporating live plants as well as tropical foliage to enhance the appearance of cut flowers, a botanical design approach often overlooked in wed-

ding and event decor. In her landscape design work, Alison looks for beautiful plants that will thrive, often favoring those that produce edible vegetation, fruits or flowers. The designer composed the name of her boutique, “Astilbe My Heart” from the Latin scientific botanical genus, Astilbe, a delicate, feathery perennial garden flower and the famous phrase, “Be Still My Heart”. “The name is a play on botanical science and Romantic period literature” she said, “a perfect blend of two worlds for a horticulturist like myself who studies both the scientific and artistic aesthetics of horticulture”. When asked, “How did you first become interested in designing with plants and flowers?”, Alison responded, “My mother always said even as a child you could leave me in a barren parking lot and I would emerge with a beautifully gathered bouquet… during my studies at Sarah Lawrence College, I experimented with various artistic methods and earned my B.A. in Liberal Arts. “After graduating I discovered that flowers and plants were my preferred mediums. I never ceased painting the vase or landscape with flowers and foliage!” Thereupon her floral design training began over a decade ago in the Hudson Valley. Her studio is a spectacular boutique within the old Nyack train station some

refer to as the “Old Nyack Mall”. Those passing by are met with a view of a crystal chandelier dropping down from the ceiling. Only after walking through the door do you feel the full effect of what this boutique owner has created for her clients; the experience she offers is unlike any other floral shop I have ever seen. As you walk in and look towards the gleaming light and unique window paneling, you realize that Alison has created a very special niche. The boutique is not only a meeting spot, but an enchanting space for clients to sit and discuss elements of event ambiance; simultaneously leaving you

feeling as though you have entered an old country farmhouse dotted with chic adornment all while seated under a greenhouse roof. The boutique is open by appointment; please call 845-664-5888 or vist Astilbemyheart.org to inquire and schedule a time to meet with Alison. Furniture design & build by Umberto Fava,845-893-2818 Photography by Chris Kenle: Remaining Nameless Productions, 845-8933496

Where can you find a French chateau like home for under $450,000?

Story: Tom Riley Ellen Murphy has done it again. As a NYS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker for William Raveis Baer McIntosh she has a knack for finding diamonds in the rough whose beautiful facets have not yet been revealed. How would you like to own a 3,340 square foot home that looks like a French Chateau? Not included in the square footage is an unfinished basement possessing French doors leading outside. The basement can be easily refinished into a living space youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always desired. Set upon 1.21 acres you can live in a stunning home with nature at your doorstep. Vincent Dert, a scientist and owner of the home along with Monica Lee had the exact same home built to their specifications in Schenectady, NY. When they moved to 5 Katavolos Drive in Tompkins Cove they built a similar home but improved upon it. Homes built by Sheltertherm Builders, Inc. feature a unique, state-of-the-art, super-insulated wall system. Sheltertherm homeowners reap the benefits of this energy efficient design and construction through significantly lower fuel bills and the comfort of a controlled living environment. They also enjoy peace of mind know- a Sheltertherm homeowner, is a much quiing they will conserve fuel and precious eter home because the home is completely resources. An added bonus you receive as wrapped two times with their unique sys-

tem, extremely reducing noise conduction through the walls. 5 Katavolos Drive is equipped with

energy efficient Hurd Windows, which are triple weather-stripped and include double insulated glass. This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and tile, a Formal Dining Room, a

beautiful Family Room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace is perfect for a growing family. The large bright kitchen with lots of natural light has beautiful cabinetry. Up-

stairs is a master bedroom and 3 additional bedroom plus a bonus room. There are 3 bathrooms and the Master bathroom has a Jacuzzi and shower. The home has over an acre of solitude, views of the magnificent Hudson River and you are only minutes from the Bear Mountain Bridge and vast hiking/recreation areas of the Palisades Interstate Park. Nearby are several marinas; charming riverside restaurants and you are a short distance to an off Broadway Equity theater. You are only 35 minutes from the George Washington Bridge. You can have high quality at a very affordable price. The home is being listed at $449,000. Included are such amenities as a Powder Room, Security System, Walk-in Closets, Laundry Room, Wall to Wall Carpets, Alarm System, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/ Range, Refrigerator, Screens, Shades/ Blinds and Washer. Ellen Murphy is a Licensed NYS Real Estate Associate Broker and she believes every home has a story to tell and every homeowner adds to it. By using the global marketing power and technological tools of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh Ellen has at her command the ability to bring her clients to the world. Call Ellen on her cell phone at 845480-1739 for a tour of this magnificent home. You can also call her at her office at 97 South Broadway in Nyack at 845-3589440. You can Email her at Alliesellie@ gmail.com.

To be the best, learn from the best at Coupe By Lona Benney Kaplan After 45 years as the leading performing arts studio in Rockland County, Coupé Theatre Studio found a new home in 2015. Now located at 430 Market Street in Nanuet, the Coupé staff and students have settled into their new, custom-built studios and storage facilities which house the extensive scenery and costume collections, built over decades of production design. Coupé was founded in 1970 by Diane Frankel with the goal to establish a performing arts studio that emphasizes the best training, integrity and caring for students. Classes in the performing arts at Coupé build a solid foundation of technique, and provide students with a well-rounded background, producing performers who are versatile. In 2013, Mrs. Frankel and Associate Director, Alison Lister Frankel were honored by the NY State Education Department for their extraordinary contribution to education in the arts and for raising the standard for dance training at the State level. They have helped launch gifted young artists into meaningful careers for many years. Numerous Coupé students have become successful performers: Rory Max Kaplan (Broadway: Jersey Boys, A Bronx ale); Isabelle McCalla (regional West Side Story; National Tour, Aladdin) and Jonathon Quigley (International tour, West Side Story). among others. Faculty and Disciplines Currently, Coupé’s 21 teaching artists hold degrees in dance education or have had extensive professional performing careers. Classes are carefully monitored for size compatibility of students and quality of teaching. The Studio offers a full range of study to meet any student’s needs. Whether taking one class per week for the enjoyment of dance, or pursuing a career in dance and related disciplines, their training at Coupé will be by top dance educators in their field.

Above: Coupe Jazz class. Photo: Michele Kiely. Left: Musical Theatre Spring Showcase. Photo: Glenn Smith.

Disciplines include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe, Partnering, Modern Dance, Theatre Dance, Hip Hop, Kinder classes, Acro for Dancers, Vocal technique, Acting and Musical Theatre. The Campus Today, with over 1,000 students, ages 3 through adult, the Coupé Theatre Studio complex consists of seven air-conditioned studios, each equipped with sprung wooden and marley floors, state of the art sound systems, and observation windows.

There are two large locker rooms (boy’s and girls’), full time office and maintenance staff. Summer at Coupé 2017 (June 26th – July 28th) Coupé offers four structured Summer Programs as well as a schedule of evening classes for teenagers and adults in the summer: • Summer Program (8 years of age and older), includes a full schedule of classes, workshops, lectures and demon-

Above left and below: RYDE’s Nutcracker. Photos: Ted Kivitt. Above right: Coupe Kinder Class (Photo: Michele Kiely).

strations. Also included are trips to Broadway, Lincoln Center and Regional Theatre. • Ballet Intensive (by audition) is for older, more experienced students, and is designed to strengthen and develop a deeper understanding of ballet technique, while

focusing on the needs of each student in a small and caring environment, with private coaching included. Also included are trips to Broadway, Lincoln Center and Regional Theatre. • Juniors Program (6 & 7 year olds) includes classes in Music, Ballet, Jazz, Tap,

and Crafts. • Young Ones Program (4 & 5 year olds) Coupé’s Young Ones Program includes classes in Music, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Crafts, and a healthy snack each day. All Coupé teachers are proficient in the instruction of young children. RYDE Coupé Theatre Studio is the home of the Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble (RYDE), a nonprofit organization operating under the New York State guidelines for a 501(c)(3) corporation. RYDE had its beginning in 1979 The organization features young, talented, local performers alongside guest artists from professional dance companies. RYDE’s production of The Nutcracker has been a highlight of the Christmas season for 37 years. In 2003, RYDE was presented with the Rockland County Executive’s Arts Award for outstanding Arts Organization. www. rocklandyouthdanceensemble.org For information about programs, classes and registration at Coupé Theatre Studio, please visit our website: www.Coupedance.com

You’ll love this private mini estate with 46 beautiful green acres People from all over are rushing up to New Hampton, NY, to tour NYS Licensed Real Estate Agent Amy C. Wilhelm’s magnificent Mediterranean Mini Estate she has listed for sale in Orange County. If you have always wanted a Mediterranean style Mini Estate with 46 acres as a full time residence or weekend retreat, look no further. This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom with a comfortable price point and million dollar views rarely comes up for sale. Imagine a unique style vintage home that offers hand crafted details, room for entertaining, a first floor Master suite, abundant outdoor space including a bluestone patio, free form gunite pool, barn, greenhouse, small horse barn and plenty of room for outdoor recreation and absolute privacy. This historic, estate style property is located at 2707 Route 17M on 46 scenic acres within the charming town of Goshen

and is just minutes off State Route 17, approximately 20 minutes west of Woodbury Commons. The property was originally built in 1936 by the Seward family as a gift to Mary Seward by her husband. The Sewards date back to the 1800s when William H. Seward, who was Secretary of State to Abraham Lincoln, acquired the land that is now the state of Alaska. The current owners who were originally from Rockland County, purchased the home in 1969 to raise their boys in the country. Their father commuted into Manhattan daily, while their mother managed the family and gave generously of her time to local philanthropies. Amy told us: “This Mediterranean style residence is situated at the highest point of the beautiful 46 acre wooded property. The views looking to the west (great sunsets) are breath taking. You can see all the way

to High Point, NJ and the slopes of Mountain Creek Resort near Warwick, NY. “There is abundant outdoor entertaining space including an enormous bluestone patio facing the view. The interior of the home is full of period detail, handcrafted wrought iron and wood work and inset Spanish tile work. “There are numerous fireplaces and a large first floor Master suite with dressing area. The upstairs features two bedrooms and two baths and is laid out well for guests. The house has other amenities including a barn built in the 1980s which is suitable for a few horses or storage, a greenhouse and a group of small adjacent cottages (we call them ‘the sheds’) that served at one time as individual guest quarters.” Amy added: “This is definitely a WOW house, as I call it. It would make a wonderful weekend retreat for New York City people because of the easy commuting due

to close proximity to the highway. It also could be a bed & breakfast or an artist retreat. “It would also be great place for a family or group of friends to create memories. The home is well maintained and mechanically updated, and move in ready. The property has some level areas, but is mostly wooded and has possibilities for future subdivision or development. This is an outstanding value for $674,900.” If you have always wanted a country retreat with privacy, views and character, please call Amy on her cell phone for a tour of this historic home at 845-500-0059 or Email her at amy@baerhomes.com. Amy is a dynamic NYS Real Estate Salesperson with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Warwick, NY. You can call her at her office located at 12 Maple Avenue for more information at 845-987-2000. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh is a boutique real estate firm that has the global marketing power of the Northeast’s largest family owned real estate company.

It’s never too soon to plan for summer fun

Story: Janie Rosman What better remedy for dreary winter days than thoughts of warm weather? This month we “spring ahead” one hour — and then, like magic, comes summer! We put out a call far and wide for day and overnight camps appropriate for a variety of ages. Perhaps you’ll find the perfect match for your child from the list below. A complete list of camps can be researched at http://find.acacamps.org/, Bright Beginnings of Rockland, Inc. Two locations: 6 Charles St. New City, and 2 Mountainview Ct., Pomona Phone for both locations: 914-420-5785 Email: Brightbeginningsofrockland@ gmail.com; website: Brightbeginningsofrockland.com Dates: June 26 through September 1 (dates are flexible to meet parent needs) We offer a fun, affordable, summer program for children six months through school age. Located in a private neighborhood with a fenced in property, our hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Summer program includes all meals, American Red Cross swim lesson (in New City location only), water table and sprinkler play, dance lessons, arts and crafts, physical education, different theme weeks and much more. Bright Beginnings is an NAFCC-accredited facility that offers programs year-round. Our facilities are also NYS-licensed, and all staff has current first aid and CPR training. Camp TBS at Temple Beth Sholom 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City Phone: 845-638-0830 Email: nurseryschooltbs@gmail.com; Temple website: www.tbsrockland.org We invite your child to join us for four or six weeks of summer camp that features different themes each week: Camping, Let’s Go On a Safari, and Olympics, outdoor play, water play, and indoor play in our air-conditioned indoor play space. Toddler Camp is from ages 18 months to 2 years and runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon. Camp TBS is from ages 2 to 4 and runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday or

Squire Camps in Hartsdale is great fun as you can see. Monday through Friday, both sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We also have fun special days like Crazy Hat Day, Superhero Day and Crazy Socks Day). Children are supervised by our nurturing TBS teachers, and we have Shabbat every Friday with Rabbi Leiken. Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. 2 Great Oak Ln. Pleasantville Phone: 914-747-3080, ext 775 Email: rberisha@girlscoutshh.org; website: http://www.girlscoutshh.org/ Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson has three camps that include day and residential options. Rock Hill Resident Camp is set on 200 wooded acres in Mahopac (Westchester) has one, two, three and four-week sessions are available Sunday through Friday with options for a tent or cabin for children entering grades 3 through 12. Camp offers boating, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, ropes courses, a zip line, archery, hiking, and nights filled with campfires. Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp in Tomkins Cove has one or two-week options Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for children entering grades 1 to 10. Bus transportation is available from locations in Rockland and lower Orange Counties. Camp offers archery, hiking — a core part of the program as the camp is backs Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain — ropes courses, boating, swimming, fishing, and so much more. Rocky Brook Day Camp in Eastchester (southern Westchester) has two-week sessions for girls in kindergarten through 10th

grade. Sessions are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with options for early drop-off and late pick-up. Each session includes a field trip and a trip to a sister Girl Scout camp for boating, hiking, and swimming in addition to traditional camp activities: arts and crafts, games, sports and nature. RCC Summer Camps 145 College Road, Suffern Phone: 845-574-4451 Email: summercamps@sunyrockland. edu; website: www.rccsummercamps.com Dates are July 3 through August 5; sessions are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appropriate for children entering grades 2 through 9. A treasured tradition for more than 40 years, we offer supportive professional staff and benefits of a college campus combine to provide fun and engaging summer experiences. The camp’s unique opportunities include a sports fieldhouse, professional theater, art studios, science and computer labs and a café. Parents appreciate the convenience and economy of one-week sessions and free extended hours (early drop-off as early as 7:45 a.m., and late pick-up to 5:30 p.m.). Weekly tuition is $300; prior to June 2 it’s $275. RoCA Summer Arts Day Camp 27 South Greenbush Rd. West Nyack Phone: 845-358-0877 Email: CampRoCA@gmail.com; website: www.rocklandartcenter.org Dates: 26 through August 18; $45 family

Kids love RoCA Summer Arts Day Camp. membership required Session 2: July 24 to August 11 ($1905/ at Blue Rock School Tuition: Two-week session ($600/three three weeks) 110 Demarest Mill Rd. days and $950/five days) Full Summer: June 26 to August 11 Phone: 845-827-0243 Four-week session ($1100/three days ($4270/seven weeks) Email: summerplaycamp@bluerockand $1800/five days) Squire All Sports and Tennis Camps school.org; website: www.SummerPlayCaSix-week session ($1650/three days and Session 1: June 26 to July 21 ($2140/four mp.org $2700/five days) weeks) Dates and prices: Eight-week session ($2200/three days Session 2: July 24 to August 11 ($1605/ Tuition is between $440 and $590 per and $3600/five days) three weeks) week depending upon number of weeks and Camp is a place for children to explore Full Summer: June 26 to August 11 days attended. Sibling discount and special their creativity and imaginations while de- ($3675/seven weeks) discounted rates for families with three or veloping skills they can bring back to the An open house will be held March 11, more children. classroom and use throughout their lives. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the high school. Summer Play Camp is run by experiSessions are now offered three or five days Squire Camps is a set of four distinct enced and caring staff which includes Blue per week, and discounts are available. We summer programs for kids located in Harts- Rock School faculty, local artists and area also have a new one-day holiday art camp. dale. It’s perfect for the camper who is teachers. The program includes daily Art & Check www.rocklandartcenter.org for infor- both academically and athletically driven Music, Nature & Science, Woodworking, mation and dates. Join us and see why Camp and who seeks new experiences within a Drama, Soccer, Sewing, pottery and SwimRoCA is one of the area’s most sought-after, well-structured and adult supervised envi- ming! unique and praised day camps. ronment. Each camper can choose to focus Veteran environmental educators and on a full day of thorough sports instruction hikers lead the older children on exploratory Squire Camps (Tennis or combination All Sports) choose trips to Harriman Park – the lakeside beach− at Maria Regina High School a customized day (a series of arts, science, for frog and salamander hunting, blue-berry 500 W. Hartsdale Ave. Hartsdale culture, swimming, computers, sports and picking and lots more. The program is deMailing address: more) through the Advantage programs. signed for children ages 3 through 12 and Po Box 885, Sleepy Hollow Included are daily catered lunch, air-con- allots children the time to explore, collabPhone: 914-328-3798 ditioned classrooms, the option of early orate and connect with the natural world. Email: squirecamps@gmail.com; web- drop-off and extended days, transportation we also offer a CIT program for children site: www.squirecamps.com services, teacher-certified instructors, and a ages 13 and older. Tuition is affordable, and Squire Advantage Camps top-notch campus. the program typically draws over half of its Session 1: June 26 to July 21 ($2540/four campers from other area schools, both pubweeks) Summer Play Camp lic and private.

Exciting Jewish Film Festival starts this month

The prestigious14th annual international Jewish Film Festival takes place in Rockland County starting March 5 through April 5. Check out these exciting movies. The Women’s Balcony - 3/5/2017, 7:30PM. Lafayette Theater. 3/21/2017, 1:30PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Emil Ben-Shimon • Hudson Valley Premiere • Israel, 2016 • Feature, Comedy, Family, Marriage,• 96 minutes. In this rousing, good-hearted and joyful tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power, an accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem. When the women’s balcony in an Orthodox synagogue collapses, leaving the rabbi’s wife in a coma and the rabbi in shock, the congregation falls into crisis. Charismatic young Rabbi David appears to be a savior after the accident, but slowly starts pushing his fundamentalist ways and tries to take control. Nominated For 5 Ophir Awards A Grain of Truth - 3/12/2017, 7:30 PM. Lafayette Theater. Directed by: Borys Lankosz • Hudson Valley Premiere • Poland, 2015 • 110 minutes Based on the bestselling Polish novel, A Grain of Truth is a masterfully constructed whodunit that pits the forces of enlightenment against anti-Semitic myths. Once the star of the Warsaw prosecutors’ office, Teodor Szacki has left his career and marriage to start a new life in a close-knit Polish town. As an outsider he faces resistance when called on to get to the bottom of the brutal murder of a well-known social activist, her body discovered outside a former synagogue. As the trail of victims grows and the killer remains elusive, clues point to a connection with the myth of blood libel. Abulele - 3/14/2017, 7:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Jonathan Geva • Hudson Valley Premiere •• 96 minutes Abulele is a fast paced, upbeat modern family story about children dealing with loss in their lives. It reminds us that even when someone leaves, their love remains behind. After his older brother is killed in a car crash months ago, Adam struggles with grief and guilt, with his teacher, with bullies in school, and with his distracted parents. But everything changes the day he meets an Abulele - ancient monsters,

From left: Abulele, On the Map, and Hummus: The Movie. Below left: Fanny’s Journey. Right: Moos.

bear-sized, that can make themselves invisible. Local legend says they are extremely dangerous - which explains why a Special Forces unit is combing Adam’s neighborhood in pursuit! Nominated For 2 Ophir Awards On the Map - 3/15/2017. 7:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Dani Menkin • Hudson Valley Premiere • 78 Minutes Still demoralized after the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel was hungry for a collective uplifting event. On The Map is a fast-moving, emotional, and awe-inspiring documentary, telling the story of the 1977 Maccabee Tel-Aviv basketball team… the one that that toppled the four-time defending European Championship Soviet team, brought the first European Cup to Israel and be-

came “The Team of the Nation.” The Law - 3/19/2017, 7:30 PM, Lafayette Theater. Directed by: Christian Faure • Hudson Valley Premiere • France 2015 • 90 minutes The art of legislative deal-making becomes riveting political drama in The Law, a true story of extraordinary humanitarian, Jewish survivor of Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen,the first elected President of the European Parliament, Simone Veil. She is seen leading her “impossible” struggle as Health Minister in 1975 to legalize abortion on behalf of all French women suffering and dying from back-alley procedures. Tirelessly addressing and balancing demands from the many opposition parties, the Catholic Church, and even factions in her own

party, she refuses to be distracted by stinging personal and anti-Semitic attacks. In memory of Congressman Ben Gillman Cloudy Sunday - 3/20/2017, 7:30 PM, Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Manoussos Manoussakis • Hudson Valley Premiere • Greece, 2016 • 116 minutes Based on the book “Ouzeri Tsitsanis”, Cloudy Sunday portrays the destruction of the vibrant, 500-year old Jewish community of Thessaloniki during the brutal German occupation of Greece. A love story and the early years of one of the greatest Greek composer/ librettist/singers of the 20th century, Vasilis Tsitsanis, deepen the story. In fact the title refers to his beloved classic Synnefisameni Kyriaki, one

of the songs featured in the film, and the Resistance anthem in WWII. In the small ouzeri (tavern) where Vasilis performs his incredible music, German officers, Greek collaborators, black marketeers, and undercover Resistance fighters mingle.. Winner 3 Hellenic Film Academy Awards, Best Director and Cinematography Italian Film Festival Fever at Dawn - 3/21/2017, 7:30 PM Directed by: Péter Gárdos • Hudson Valley Premiere • Hungary, 2016 • 110 minutes Based on the novel, Fever at Dawn is a life-affirming story of love against all odds set against the backdrop of the immediate post-Holocaust world. The characters are Jewish concentration camp survivors with fresh mental

and physical wounds. But they do not let these wounds define them. In 1945, after having been freed from Bergen-Belsen, Miklos, a 25-year-old Hungarian man, is being treated at a Swedish hospital with many other Holocaust survivors. The doctors diagnose him with a severe lung disease and tell him that he has no more than six months to live. But he refuses to give up. He wants to find a wife with whom he can start a new life, and sends letters to 117 Hungarian girls who are also being treated in Sweden. One of the girls is 19-year-old Lili, who likes Miklós’s letter, and they start corresponding. Moos - 3/22/2017, 7:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Job Gosschalk • Hudson Valley Premiere • Netherlands, 2016 • 91 minutes After her mother’s passing, a young girl named Moos, stayed home to take care of her father instead of following her dream to go to acting school. Moos is an inspiring story of a young Jewish woman’s search to find her voice and, in the process, herself. It’s about friendship, laughter, love, and over-devotion to family. It’s Chanukah evening and everything is just the same as it’s always been for Moos. But when her longtime childhood friend Sam surprises her by returning from Israel to live again in Holland, Moos gets the jolt she needs to examine her life and the choices she’s made. She realizes that she’s put her life on hold to take care of others, and that she needs to follow her own dreams before it’s too late. So she begins, with comic, romantic, hectic, and poignant results. Wunderkinder and Ed - 3/26/2017, 7:30 PM. Lafayette Theater Wunderkind - Directed by: Marcus O. Rosenmüller • Hudson Valley Premiere • Germany, 2011 • 96 minutes. Set in Ukraine in 1941, this World War II drama from the producers of Europa, Europa tells the story of three children brought together by their love of music, and torn apart by a world gone mad. Siblings Abrascha (violinist) and Larissa (pianist) Brodsky are Jewish musical Wunderkinder (child prodigies) living in Ukraine under Russian rule. They befriend a young German girl, Hannah Reich, a budding violinist who lives in the town with her family, and the three become inseparable friends. Their world is one of curiosity, joy and talent. Winner of 8 Film Festival Best Film Awards Ed - - Directed by: Marcus O. Rosenmüller • Hudson Valley Premiere • USA, 2016, • 12 minutes Ed, is a film about Rockland’s Edward Simons: violinist, violin teacher, conductor, and inspiration. If activity level is a clue to one’s

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age, then Simons is still a young man, at 100 years old. Ed wakens with a vitality driven by his passion for music. He played violin in the Pittsburgh Symphony, was conductor of the American Ballet Theater, and had a long career conducting on Broadway. Sixty four years ago he founded the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, for which he is still Music Director and Conductor. He helped establish the Community Music School, now the Rockland Conservatory of Music. Fever at Dawn - 3/28/2017. Regal Cinemas Encore Presentation Fanny’s Journey - 3/28/2017, 7:30 PM, Regal Cinemas. 4/5/2017, 1:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Lola Doillon • Hudson Valley Premiere • 94 minutes. A group of Jewish youngsters flee Nazi-occupied France and Italy in the inspired-by-fact WWII poignant drama Fanny’s Journey. A beautifully shot and acted period piece, the film is a tale of bravery, strength and survival. It’s the story of a daring young girl who will stop at nothing and fear no one. In 1943, 13-year old Fanny and her younger sisters were sent from their home in France to an Italian foster home for Jewish children. When the Nazis arrive in Italy, their caretakers desperately organize the departure of the children to Switzerland. These eleven children will do the impossible to reach the Swiss border in order to survive. The Pickle Recipe - 3/29/2017, 1:30 PM, Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Michael Mannaseri • Hudson Valley Premiere • USA 2016 • 97 minutes. Joey is a divorced father and king of Detroit party MC’s on the Wedding and Bar Mitzvah circuit. He loses his sound equipment in a freak accident in the movie’s opening scene, his daughter Julie’s Bat-Mitzvah is only weeks away, and she’s counting on him to MC her party. With no other options, Joey turns to his shady Uncle Morty, who agrees to give him the money on one condition…Joey must steal his grandmother Rose’s top secret dill pickle recipe. Responsible for the success of the deli she started with her late husband, it’s a recipe which she has vowed to take to her grave. But she has a soft spot for Joey, so the game is afoot. Fire Birds - 3/29/2017, 7:30 PM, Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Amir I. Wolf • Hudson Valley Premiere • Israel 2016 • 105 minutes The Fire Birds is a murder mystery that enticingly entwines past and present, with a smart mix of humor, charm and melancholy. When the body of an 80-year-old man is found with stab wounds and a number tattooed on his forearm, the case is assigned to a down-on-his-luck Israeli detective who has returned to duty after a

lengthy suspension. The investigation leads him to a tattoo parlor and a club of Holocaust survivors with a zest for life, who seek solace in romantic recollections of their pre-war world. As the plot rewinds through the victim’s final months, a story of deadly dalliances, desire, loneliness and rejection emerges. Nominated For 10 Ophir Awards, Winner Best Supporting Actress The Frisco Kid - 4/3/2017, 7:30 PM, Lafayette Theater. Directed by: Robert Aldrich • USA, 1979 119 minutes The Frisco Kid showcases Gene Wilder at the height of his celebrity in one of his very best performances. Funny, touching, and celebrating the power of Jewish values, it’s rated #4 in the “List of 25 Essential Jewish Movies”. Innocent, trusting, and inexperienced Polish Rabbi Avram Belinski (Gene Wilder) is sent to America in the mid-1800s by his village to transport a Torah to a new San Francisco synagogue and become its first Rabbi. He lands in Philadelphia and sets out on his odyssey across the continent. Quickly robbed and deserted by a group of con artists, Avram optimistically continues alone into “the Wild West”. Along the way he is befriended and looked after by a compassionate horseman named Tommy (Harrison Ford). Not the Last Butterfly - 4/4/2017, 2:00 PM, Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Joe Fab and Cheryl Rattner Price • Hudson Valley Premiere • USA 2016 • 58 minutes. Written and co-directed by the creator of the documentary Paper Clips, is a film about The Butterfly Project, a contemporary grass roots arts and education initiative that memorializes the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust through displays of ceramic butterflies...one painted for each child. The Project’s messages of hope and healing through art are woven together with survivor’s stories, and biographies of the children who perished. The seminal story that lead to founding the Project is that of the infamous Theresienstadt concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, where a young child wrote the poignant poem “The Butterfly” before his death. Imprisoned there as a child, Tappan resident invited speaker, Ela Weissberger, now in her eighties, reveals how she and other children were given the strength

to endure by an artist and teacher. Hummus! The Movie and The Last Blintz4/4/2017 7:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Hummus! The Movie: Directed by: Oren Rosenfeld • Hudson Valley Premiere • Israel, 2016 • 72 minutes. ummus: a thick paste made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil, lemon, and garlic. This delicious superfood is claimed by all and owned by none. Hummus! The Movie is an eclectic, touching film about: hummus the food, a Guiness World Record, and the power of hummus to bring Muslims, Christians and Jews together in the Middle East, America and around the world. The film focuses on three main characters – a hard working Muslim woman, an ever-smiling Jew and a young Christian Arab on a restless quest for meaning. Despite their historical and cultural differences they all have one thing in common... a passionate love of hummus! The Last Blintz: Directed by: Dori Bernstein • Hudson Valley Premiere • USA 2016 • 30 minutes. The Last Blintz is about the The Cafe Edison (aka The Polish Tea Room). It is not just a story about another famous show business haunt shutting its doors - which it is, big time - it is an American Dream-come-true story about a multi-generational, big-hearted, mom-and-pop family business that is tragically and pre-maturely coming to an end. It’s too late for The Cafe Edison... but, looking to the future, The Last Blintz is an impassioned plea for ‘progress’ that honors the past, protects the future and preserves the heart and culture of our great cities. Atomic Falafel - 4/5/2017. 7:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by: Dror Shaul • Hudson Valley Premiere • Israel, Germany, New Zealand, 2015 • 93 Minutes. A hilarious, fast-paced farce, Atomic Falafel employs the kind of verbal and visual humor that holds nothing sacred. The story is about how two teenage girls, one the Israeli daughter of a falafel maker and one the daughter of an Iranian rocket scientist, both of whom live in towns with nuclear weapon facilities, are able with the aid of a teenage Israeli hacker, to foil a nuclear war.

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Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Bolzano’s in Congers As you can see by our photo, a large crowd showed up at the latest Rivertown Exchange at Bolzano’s in Congers. The food was plentiful and delicious. Take a look at our photo, who WASN’T at this party? Yup, Rivertown editor Phil Bunton. It was supposed to be his birthday, and Mona Cushnie-Walker and created a special cake just for him. Unfortunately Phil had food poisoning and couldn’t make it. The next Rivertown Exchange will be at Lynch’s, 79 Route 9W, Stony Point. The date: Wednesday, March 8. And, yes, Phil will be there. Photos: Arnold Roufa MD

From chicken to cup cakes Yum!! The following are a collection of recipes that will see you through the day. Start off with the Overnight Steel Cut Oats, they’re a deliciously healthy option that will put a smile on your face. Steel cut oats are lower in calories and sugar than regular oats so they’re just that bit better for you than rolled oats. They take literally two minutes to prepare the night before, then in the morning simmer them on the stove while the coffee is brewing. It’s the perfect way to start the day. The chicken sheet pan recipe is a crowd pleaser that will become a firm favorite. It’s so easy to whip up and has the added bonus of only one pan to clean. The secret is the full favors from the citrus and spices. Who doesn’t love a cupcake? These are delightful with a deliciously light and tender chocolate sponge and a strawberry frosting, which is actually made from strawberries, no artificial flavoring! Overnight Steel Cut Oats The sky is the limit in regard to toppings – here’s a few suggestions: nuts – your favorite, seeds, berries, bee pollen, swirl of yogurt, grated apple, dried fruit, hemp seeds, chia seeds. Of course you can make it vegan by using a non dairy milk. Coconut or almond are great options. 1 cup organic steel cut oats 4 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Boil the water. . Place the oats in a heat proof bowl. Pour the boiling water on top and add the vanilla and cinnamon. Cover and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning transfer the oats in their liquid to a saucepan and simmer until the water is absorbed and the oats are tender about 10-15 minutes.

Above: Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner. Below: Overnight Steel Cut Oats. Opposite: Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting.

Pour into breakfast bowls and sprinkle over your toppings. Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Just a quick word regarding the “sheet pan.” Mine measures 20 1/2 inches x 14 1/2 inches which I gather is too big to fit into some home ovens, really any rimmed baking sheet will do, just bare in mind the quantities in this recipe are for a fairly large pan (I have a fairly large family). You want the meat and veggies to roast and caramelize – not steam – which they’re apt to do if the pan is overloaded.

6 -8 chicken thighs or legs, skin on or off, if left on trimmed well FOR THE MARINADE: 1 scant tablespoon wholegrain mustard 1 heaped teaspoon runny honey Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon Harissa spice OR 1 teaspoon cumin, coriander and ½ a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, caraway and salt 14 cup olive oil FOR THE VEGETABLES:

1 bunch of small rainbow colored carrots, peeled. (If you can’t find these, regular carrots will be fine, if they’re large, cut them into chunks. 1 large handful of red potatoes, the small ones halved and the large ones quartered, skins left on. I medium or ½ large red onion, peeled and cut into small wedges 1 packet of sprouts, trimmed 2 lemons, cut into discs, skin left on 1 orange, cut into discs skin left on 4 cloves garlic (in their skins - just squeeze out and spread on the chicken when cooked) Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped freshly parsley Heat the oven to 400F. Trim the fat of the chicken, place in a large bowl. In another bowl, zest the lemon and orange. Add all the ingredients for the marinade and whisk together. Pour over the chicken. Prepare the other vegetables and add them to the chicken, mix gently to combine. The mixture can be placed in the fridge for a couple of hours or proceed. Line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the chicken onto the baking tray, make sure everything is nicely

coated with the marinade. Grind a little extra pepper, a sprinkling of salt, and a little finely chopped parsley over the top, then place in the oven for approximately 50 minutes - or until the chicken is golden and the veggies cooked through. Turn the veggies a little from time to time to ensure even cooking and no burned bits. Remove from the oven, allow to sit for 5 minutes, sprinkle over a little fresh parsley and maybe a squeeze of lemon and serve. Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting 8 oz of unsalted butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups white sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder (Hershey’s is great) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 3/4 cup of buttermilk For the frosting: 4 oz unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup fresh strawberries 3 cups confectioner’s sugar Drizzle of milk - if needed Heat the oven to 350F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners Cream the butter and the sugar very well until light and fluffy. . In a bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt. In a measuring jug mix the butter milk and the vanilla together. Add the eggs, one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add 1/2 the flour mixture to the bowl, gently combine, then pour in the buttermilk and vanilla. Mix gently. Add the rest of the flour mixture and combine thoroughly but try not to over beat. Spoon the batter into the cupcake trays and place in the oven for approximately 20 - 25 minutes or until risen and the sponge springs back when gently pressed on the top. Allow to cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer the cupcakes to a bakers rack to cool thoroughly before frosting.

I want it...and I want it now!

I remember when my daughter was in the single digits, and she came home one day wanting Cavellrecchi Jeans (excuse me if I spelled it wrong, and it’s not in my spell check!)- at $40 or so a pop. Maybe I was the only sane parent, the poorest or most rational, but she never got those jeans. It was tenuous for a while, but after another 30 years or so, we realized it didn’t damage her beyond repair- she survived. She grew up to be a wonderful woman, fantastic Mom, professional, business owner, teacher, dedicated spouse and the all-around picture of a well-rounded American woman. A daughter to be very proud of... all the while living without the very must needed jeans all the kids were wearing. It got me to wondering… of the many things do you think at this moment you really, really, really must have or will die without, will it matter two years from now, and how will it affect your life going forward? We all have our wish list, the dream list of things that may go from a new pair of shoes, or jeans to a yacht. Have you ever gone to clean out a closet or draw, found something and looked at like it was bought by someone else, as you couldn’t in your right mind have bought and spent good money on THIS! Have you ever thought about all the money that went into all those souvenirs, “trendy clothes (do you still have your white suit, guys?) and impulse buys?

Are you on a first name basis with your UPS delivery man due to your fascination with QVC? When you think about the hundreds and yes, thousands of dollars spend on an impulse or a meaningless purchase and you had another shot at it, think about how those funds could have been reallocated. As I get older (and have all the junk I need) there comes a time that you begin to rethink how you spend money, what you need, and what is truly important. A second home, retirement, Sunday car, or whatever has crossed your mind- it may be different for us all, but essentially its all the same- our priorities shift from the small insignificant things to things that seem to be much more important. So I pose to you- if you had that revelation much earlier in life, would you have spent differently? Saved differently? Lived differently? As I meet with folks who may be within 5 years of their goal, usually retirement is the focus but it can be any goal, and it seems their way of life changes with regards to how they handle their money. At some time in most people’s life, they have a shift in thinking of

what is truly important, what they really want, and what they really need. You see, want and need are two very different things. The things you need are basic necessities: housing, food, safety for you and your family, transportation, basic clothing, etc. On the want side of the page is…well anything you want. The costs are usually more than you can afford, and many times outlandishly ridiculous to reality. Savings accounts go down, and monthly payments go up. Sometimes, the payments last longer than the purchase. Did it make sense; you ask yourselfI’m sure you could rationalize it into a very real convincing argument. The question all this leads up to is how will it affect you in the future if you didn’t do the dirty deeds? They say the power of compounding is a wonderful thing, the 8th wonder of the world. Although there is no guarantee of return in general, the chances are over the years it may just turn out the principal you put away may grow in time- and at a time you really need it. There are many reasons for impulse buying, and since I’m not a trained psychoanalyst, I won’t pretend to know why you bought that widget that you regret now, but made perfect sense then. People shop for want items for various reason, other than the simple “I just wanted it.” I can’t tell you why you bought it, but I can tell you if you put away the funds that you were going to spend on the want item, you’ll see quite a savings account grow. Before you spend, do you have an emergency fund set aside, the equivalent to 3-6 months’ expenses? Did you fund your IRA, 401(k), TSA or other retirement vehicle this year, at least up to the amount your employer is kind enough to match? Although your kids are now knee high to a grasshopper, the fact is that sometime in the future chances are you’re going to need hundreds of thousands of dollars for college- have you started putting away yet? Trust me, it comes fast and it comes hard- and don’t count on your parents to bail you out- they’re having too much fun because they saw the light long before you were around. So, the next time you think about spending money, just think about if you’ve got your basics covered, and can sleep at night knowing what you owe or don’t owe… and chances are, you’ll sleep much better. Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY, helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at 845.369.0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment. com

When someone mentions California what comes to mind? It’s Napa Valley right? Well how about Paso Robles? Out of all the wine areas in California how did we come up with this one? It is the 3rd largest wine area in California situated between San Francisco and LA. There are over 250 wineries in this region ranging from small boutique wineries run by families to very large wineries. There are over 40,000 acres of grapes planted. Paso Robles is a vast sprawling area comprised of rugged mountains, rolling hills and also a coast line. Due to the variety of terrain there are many micro-climates that have led to the designation of 11 AVA’s within Paso Robles. It also has the largest swing in temps from day to night in all of California. This diurnal swing is the key to their grape growing success. The region is also normally dry during September and October through to mid-November. This allows the grapes a longer hang time. This is why Zin is King! You still have time to celebrate as the Zin Fest is March 17-19. Zinfandel (Red Zin that is) was the grape of choice. Turley, a very prestigious producer of Zin, is located here. At times there have been up to 28 distinct wines made by Turley and these are sourced from 35 different vineyards with different micro-climates. There are even some vines dating back to the 1800’s. These require TLC, so now you know why Turley wines have a high price and are so expressive. So, in Paso Robles not only do you have the King of Zin but you also have an entirely different group of winemakers called the Rhone Rangers. These days the Rhone Rangers use a wide variety of grapes: Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir and of course Cabernet. The Rhone Rangers are fashioned after the French Rhone wines. In France there are actually 22 varietals that can be used for a Côtes du Rhone but 75% of at least one varietal must be part of that blend as per the French government for CDR. Eberle was the first to try Syrah in the 70’s at Estrella his family’s vineyard. Years later he moved down the street to his own vineyard Eberle. If you are not familiar with this winery the label has a small boar on it which represents the translation of Eberle in German. Justin winery is a destination in itself with a boutique hotel and fine dining. We’re sure you have heard of Isosceles and Justification. Justin Baldwin founded his winery in 1981 and was one of the first winemakers to develop the area. Tablas Creek, another Central Coast Winery, was started by Robert Haas and the Perrin family from the famed Chateau Beaucastel. Tired of wine? You can also visit the olive farm Alta Cresta Olive Orchard which is a working olive oil producing farm. You can even stay here in a cottage in the middle of the orchard. Sounds heavenly!

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How do I get my calcium - count the ways

Would you be surprised to know that the nations who consume the most dairy have the highest rates of osteoporosis, Doc? A Yale study that analyzed 34 studies from 16 countries came to that conclusion, and saw that in South Africa, where the calcium intake is only 195mg/ day, their chance of getting hip fractures was 9 times LESS than ours. (Of course they likely don’t spend as much time on the couch eating burgers and chicken wings.) How can that be, when we are constantly told to drink milk, consume dairy, and take calcium to “cure” or treat or prevent this condition? Drinking the milk of cows is something we think we need to do to get calcium and we panic at the thought of getting our calcium elsewhere, Elsie. Don’t. Don’t we need calcium for our bones? Yes! Among other things. But, people who take tons of calcium can still be osteoporotic and that calcium may end up in arteries and joints AND kidneys instead of the bones! Why? When we don’t get enough of the right kind of vitamin K, (K-2 from things like leafy collard greens which we just had last night, really good, and my K-2 supplement), which directs calcium toward the bones, or, if calcium isn’t absorbed because of not enough vitamin D. Adequate D lets you absorb 58% of calcium from food. Not enough D? Only 14%. And magnesium, which is a major deficiency in our population, is needed for that absorption, by helping convert D to its active form. And D needs fats to be absorbed because it is a fat soluble hormone really. So bottom line, D and K-2, both fat soluble, is best eaten with something fatty, (I like coconut oil in oatmeal myself), and helps get calcium where it does the most good. When fat is consumed, the gall bladder releases bile into the small intestine so all fats can be broken down in smaller units to be absorbed. In one study there was a “32 percent greater absorption of the vitamin (d) than those in the fat-free group”. Dairy may have more protein than veggies, but is all that protein good? We have to buffer that acidic protein in the blood, with, guess what? Calcium! Oh no! From where? FROM the bones, because the narrow ph range (acidity/alkalinity) of the blood takes precedence over the bones. Why? The body has to protect the heart within this narrow range. Heart trumps bones. And we like it when our hearts beat nicely, thank you. So too much protein, and too much salt, stress, lack of exercise, smoking, and while we’re at it, antacids containing aluminium, more than 400mg of caffeine, too much chocolate (is there such a thing?) or alcohol, and calcium can be lost in the urine. Yet I found a study where too much calcium can be, too much, men. “recent analysis of the Harvard study participants found that men with the highest calcium intake—at least 2,000 milligrams a day—had nearly double the risk of developing fatal prostate cancer as those who had the lowest intake (less than

500 milligrams per day). Ok, that’s depressing. This was a follow up study of those guys who drank more than 2 glasses of milk/day, the big babies. They concluded that it was the calcium, and not the milk in the later study. I personally think that estrogens in milk may have been a factor. See this Thor: “According to Ganmaa Davaasambuu, (not a typo) a physician and scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health, dairy products account for 60 to 80 percent of the estrogen consumed in the typical American diet. Drinking large quantities of cow’s milk may significantly increase your estrogen levels. These hormones in milk have the potential to increase your risk of prostate cancer and reduce fertility, according to Davaasambuu.” Love that name. No vowel impairment there. Of course the Dairy Industry begs to differ, do you believe that? and uses mice, who we all know to be honest, to prove their point. “A new study published in the Journal of Dairy Science® investigated cow milk’s effects on blood hormone levels in adult mice and found that naturally occurring levels, and even levels as high as 100 times the average, had no effect on the mice.“ Of course not. We tried to ask the mice but they were all out buying bigger bras. So you can rest easy now? all you tough guy milk sucking mice and men. Many people are allergic to dairy. But it isn’t just a lactose intolerance that some have a problem with. I for one, when I found out long ago that cows don’t spontaneously give milk-they have to be pregnant just like any animal-and that the cow’s offspring won’t get the milk from Momma Cow because it is taken from her, and that the little baby male cows become veal, I was horrified. I for one, cannot be part of THAT! Dairy cows are impregnated year after year with calves that are slaughtered, until they don’t produce milk, and then they are slaughtered too. If we knew, and now after a presentation called “Ethical Eating” done at the Nyack Library many more people do know, how the food we eat is treated so inhumanely, and how packaging is so misleading, I have no doubt we’d ALL find another way of eating. So, for those who think giving up dairy lowers your calcium, here are some foods that also have calcium, in the forms nature intended us to get it. Here’s yet

another reason to eat your veggies, green leafies that is, like swiss chard, bok choy, kale, spinach, turnip greens, and broccoli. Consume one cup of milk, and get 96 mg of the calcium, but eat one cup of bok choy and get 132 mg. Why? Because more calcium is absorbed from greens than milk. (32% milk, 40 to 70% greens). Almonds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and oysters, sardines, white beans, figs, black-strap molasses, orange juice, and tofu are sources. And so osteoporosis worriers: “A National Institutes of Health study out of the University of California, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2001), found that; “Women who ate most of their protein from animal sources had three times the rate of bone loss and 3.7 times the rate of hip fractures of women who ate most of their protein from vegetable sources.” Even though the researchers adjusted “for everything we could think of that might otherwise explain the relationship … it didn’t change the results.” The study’s conclusion: “[A]n increase in vegetable protein intake and a decrease in animal protein intake may decrease bone loss and the risk of hip fracture.” (And, dairy is inflammatory by the way). See sources in notmilk. com. And Guide to Going Dairy free if so inclined, which I am. In the future, hopefully, a company called Muufri will be able to market a cow free milk which is actually exactly like milk without all the suffering animals who produce this go through. (See also perfectdayfoods. com). Those who enjoy cheese and ice cream may someday be able to eat this without any guilt, especially if it’s lactose free for some who need that. But let’s not forget the that too much protein is “bad to the bone”. Let’s hope, as awareness about the food we eat affects our health, and the well-being of all living things, that new ways of getting what we need in fun, and compassionate ways becomes routine. Let’s all look forward to a good spring coming up, and try to grow something this year. A vegetable would be nice, start with one, and try to mooooove your body! Www.godrjo.com 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.

Blauvelt Library

ADULT PROGRAMS Please Note: Construction is in full swing on major renovations of the Blauvelt Free Library, including installation of an elevator in an attached silo, reconfiguring of the main staircase, transformation of the open back porch into a Quiet Study Room, enlarged StoryTime space in the Children’s Room, administrative offices added to the second floor and a more welcoming front entrance. These changes could take the better part of a year to complete, and many, if not all programs will be effected. Classic Movie | Please call to check on March’s Classic Movie. Because of construction in our Community Room, a show may not be scheduled in March. Book Chat | Wednesday, March 15 at 7 pm. Educator, Evelyn Murphy presents a lively discussion of a popular book on the third Wednesday of every month. This time, the group will consider “Star of the Sea” by Joseph O’Connor, with guest presenter, Judy Pocalyko. Books are available at the library circulation desk. Call 845-359-2811 to let us know you’re coming. Meeting of the Board of Trustees | Tuesday, March 21, 7 pm. The monthly meeting of the library’s board is open to the public, and includes time for questions and comments at the beginning and end of each session. Celebrate Spring and St. Patrick’s Day with Chocolate | Thursday, March 16, 6:30 pm. Join The Friends of Blauvelt Free Library for chat + chocolate making at Matisse Chocolatiers in Orangeburg, and take home your own chocolate creation. Adults and teens, age 16 or over. Bring $20 cash or check (written to Friends of Blauvelt Library) when you register at our front desk. For more info, call Alice Ryan at 845 398-3590. Coming in May: 5th Annual Blauvelt Community Home-Site Yard Sale | Saturday + Sunday, May 6 + 7. Also known as The Western Highway Roundup, its’ the 5th straight year that Blauvelt Free Library has overseen this hamlet-wide, rain or shine sale. Up to 50 homes regularly participate, so it’s a good bet you’ll find something to add to your collection of…well, whatever you collect. We publish a Treasure Map, ready just before the sale or online at blauveltfreelibrary.org., that shows locations and lists possible merchandise, plus we furnish each location with an easily identifiable yard sign. Blauvelt residents may sign up for free beginning on March 1st. Library number is 845 359-2811. SELECTED YOUTH PROGRAMS Twist ‘n’ Shout Toddler Time | Wednesdays, 10:15 am or 11:15 am | thru March 29. Join Marybeth for stories, puppet play, songs and movement. Registration required at 845 359-2811. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday from February thru March 30, 2 - 3 pm. Join Fran or Nicole for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 ½ to 5, in the Children’s Room. Music +Movement with Fran | Monday + Friday, March 6 and 24, 10:30 am. Interactive music play with puppets and instruments. Space limited, call to register. Sing and Dance with Mr. Kurt | Monday, March

The Guide 12, 4:30 pm. Funny songs, wacky props and bubbles! Ages 2 – 7. Please call to register. Make Green Pancakes with Debbie | Thursday, March 16, (call for time). Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with home-made sweets. Limit 15. Ages 7-13, must register at 845-359-2811. PajamaTime | Thursday, March 23, 6 pm. Ages 3 - 6. Wear your PJ’s and bring a favorite stuffed toy for stories and a craft. Make a valentine for a BFF! Please register at 845 359-2811. Legomania Lego Club | Monday, March 27, 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Bring your own Legos, or use ours. Any Lego donations are welcome. Ages 6 + up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Moovie and Poopcorn | Check with Marybeth for March movies at 845 359-2811. Popcorn, too! Paws for Reading | Monday, March 20, 4:15 – 5:15 pm. Therapy Dogs Buster and Paco love to hear kids read. Register for one of eight, 15-minute sessions at 845-359-2811. Grades K – 5.

Finkelstein Library

AARP Tax-Aide will help patrons file income tax returns from March 1 thru April 17 at the Finkelstein Library. Mondays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesdays - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission at the Finkelstein Library. March 1 at 1:30pm – Sabrina (1995). March 15 at 1:30pm – Sully (2016) Knitting & Crocheting Circle continues in March at the Finkelstein Library. If you like to knit or crochet with others, then the Knitting & Crocheting Circle is for you. This month the group will meet on Tuesdays - March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Book Discussion lead by Dr. Neal Kreitzer at the Finkelstein Library on Friday, March 10 - 10:00AM-12:00PM. Book to be discussed “Atonement “ by Ian McEwan. Advanced Beginner Yoga – free at the Finkelstein Library on Mondays, March 13, 20, 27, April 3 from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM. Registration required. Wear loose fitting clothing, bring a yoga mat and a towel. Check with your healthcare professional before beginning any exercise regimen. Job Search Help – free at the Finkelstein Library on Tuesday, March 14 - 6:30PM-8:00PM. Resume Workshop with Eileen Grimm – career counselor/consultant. Starting Seeds Indoors and Outdoors - free class at the Finkelstein Library on Thursday, March 16 from 7:00PM-8:30PM. Registration required. Presented by Donna DeSousa, Master Gardener with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland.

This presentation will discuss how and when to start seeds indoors and how to nurture the seedlings until they are ready to be planted outdoors. It will also cover how and when to sow seeds directly into your garden. Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company presents a concert version of Patience - free admission at the Finkelstein Library on Sunday, March 26 from 2:00PM3:30PM.. Patience has been told that true love must be unselfish and therefore she cannot marry the man she loves because he is too perfect. He becomes imperfect and they reunite. A satire on the aesthetic craze of the 1800s. A Humorous musical opera, performed in ordinary attire with only a few props. Although there is no dialogue, all musical numbers are included. Kohen Family Art Exhibit Reception at the Finkelstein Library on Sunday, March 26 from 3:30PM-4:30PM. Improving an Existing Lawn - free class at the Finkelstein Library on Thursday, March 30 from 7:00PM-8:30PM. Registration required. Presented by Jeff Schwartz, Master Gardener with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland. This presentation will help homeowners improve their lawns themselves by following several simple practices. It will discuss organic versus synthetic products, will recommend fertilizing procedures, will explain soil pH testing, and will demonstrate methods of weed and crabgrass control.

Hopper House

SECOND SUNDAYS FAMILY PROGRAMS - at Nyack Library, 20 South Broadway, Nyack. The Second Sunday Family Programs are held in The Nyack Library’s Community Room. Families are invited to drop in between 1 and 3 PM on the second Sunday of each month. There is a suggested donation of $5 for participation. Sunday, March 12: MOBILES - We’ll be making our own small-scale collages with a variety of papers to explore color and contrast by cutting out geometric and organic shapes: “drawing with scissors” just as the famous collagists like Henri Matisse did! Then, we’ll mount those mini-works onto square pieces of card stock and combine them onto a larger-scale wire to create fantastic mobiles. This workshop is inspired by the Edward Hopper House’s “Rock Paper Scissors” exhibition, on view March 10 - May 21, 2017. EXHIBITIONS Rock, Paper, Scissors: Suzanna Frosch, Polly King, John Rosis. March 10 – May 21. Members’ Opening & Preview: Thursday, March 9, 6:30 –

8:30 PM. These artists share a fierce commitment to formal structure as they collage and layer materials to create space and depth. The exhibition is curated by Rockland County sculptor and installation artist, Joanne Howard. Ms. Howard notes how the artists’ works – though wide in interpretation – are connected by a sense of restraint without sacrificing elegance or lushness. EDWARD HOPPER: EARLY WORK AND MEMORABILIA Ongoing in the Sanborn Gallery. Early drawings, paintings, and etchings, together with memorabilia, including model boats made by Hopper, paint boxes, a palette and easel, are presented on an ongoing basis. EDWARD HOPPER’S BEDROOM REIMAGINED Ongoing on the second floor. The bedroom in which Hopper spent the first 28 years of his life has been transformed into a showcase designed in period style by Architectural Digest featured designer Ernest de la Torre, and architect Walter Cain.

New City Library

Author Talk: RoseMarie Terenzio - Monday, March 6, 7 PM. The Bronx-born author of Fairy Tale Interrupted: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Loss wrote this New York Times bestseller about her professional and personal ties to John F. Kennedy Jr. Discover what it was like to work with this iconic man and fulfill the role of personal confidante. This is a meeting of the memoir book club, but all are welcome. Women and Tea in the Victorian Era - Tuesday, March 7, 2 PM. Though it was an exotic and expensive beverage when introduced in 17th century England, by the 19th century tea was regularly consumed by all classes. Learn how tea impacted the lives of both upper and working class women, influencing social events, dress styles and health. Mastering the Art of Sales - Wednesday, March 15, 7 PM. Selling plays a vital role in everyday lives. Once mastered, this skill makes it much easier to achieve one’s goals. Personal coach Natasha Nurse will offer tried and true tips that can be easily implemented on this road. Ethan Frome: An Opera in the Making. Sunday, March 19, 2 PM. Award-winning composer Caryn Block offers both insights and performances of the music and libretto she has written based on Edith Wharton’s novella. Registration is required starting March 6. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. Play: The First Ladies Coalition - Tuesday, March 28, 7 PM. A struggling immigrant and survivor of domestic violence builds an imaginary alliance with Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson and Mary Todd Lincoln. With deep delight in mimicry and subtle impersonations, actress Ginger Grace seamlessly transports us into the lives and times of these iconic women. Best Genealogy Web Sites - Tuesday, March 28, 7 PM. What’s new for genealogists? Discover a selection of favorite web sites chosen by members of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County. There will be a brief meeting of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County prior to the program. The Female Gaze - Wednesday, March 29, 7 PM. Artist and author Cliff Tisdell goes back in time to

discuss the women photographers who explored new territory in their profession.

Nyack Library

Historical Society of the Nyacks - The Nyack Historical Society’s upcoming exhibition, “Nyack Business Before the Malls: Part II,” continues the story of Nyack’s role as a Rockland County shopping destination. The focus will be on the variety of shops on Broadway and Main Street from the 1920s through the 1960s. The exhibition will feature photographs of the area, a variety of advertisements from the Journal News during those years, the impact of urban renewal in the 1960s, and stories of merchants who were prominent in Nyack. This exhibition will be of interest not only to those who grew up in Nyack who remember the businesses, but also to newcomers to the area interested in its history, and it illustrates the important contributions Nyack merchants made to everyday life here. “Nyack Business Before the Malls: Part II” opens on Saturday, March 4 and continues through May, 2017, open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The venue is the Museum of the Historical Society of the Nyacks, located in the lower level of the historic Depew House behind Nyack Library and across from Memorial Park: 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960. Enter below the front porch. Additional materials are on display in the library cases in the Carnegie-Farian Room of the Nyack Library and can be viewed during library hours. The Nyack Library is at 59 South Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960. Adult Programs AARP Free Tax Aide - Mondays through April 17 (9:30 AM-2:00 PM). You must be signed in by 1:00 pm to be seen the same day. Bring 2 forms of ID, one with photo. Carnegie Concerts Series - Feminine Musique Friday, March 10, 7:30-9:30 PM. In Honor of Women’s History Month Feminine Musique presents: HERstory: The Music, Lives, Loves and Liaisons of Women Composers from the 19th through the 21st Century. Musical selections of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, Clara and Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, sisters Pauline Viardot and Maria Malibran, Amy Beach, Rebecca Clarke and Libby Larsen. Reservations may be made by going to www.nyacklibrary. org/calendar. A $10 Donation to The Friends of the Nyack Library is requested at the door. The Craft of Writing - a workshop Mondays, March 13, 20, 27 & April 01, 7:00 PM 8:30 PM “The Craft of Writing: Want to practice the tricks and techniques that make for exciting writing? Join us for this 4-week generative class, in which participants will write and share their work based on creative exercises and prompts. Develop your skills for writing compelling fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or poetry.” The Herbert Kurz Business Consortium: How to Become an Entrepreneurial Non-profit - Wednesday, March 15, 7:00 PM. Attendees will learn how non-profits can: • Create more revenue • Expand programs and services • Charge fees for services • Secure sponsors and dues paying members • Build an “ecosystem” to promote growth • Use volun-

teers to increase capacity PRESENTER: Herb Rubenstein, Lead Author, Breakthrough, Inc.: High Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurial Organizations; Lecturer, Graduate School of Business, University of Colorado Denver A light dinner will be served FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC RSVP by March 1 to brooklynksb@gmail.com Film: Most Likely to Succeed - Thursday, March 16, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM. A collaboration between Nyack Library, Blue Rock School and Nyack Public Schools Most Likely To Succeed is the best film ever done on the topic of school — both its past and its future. The film inspires its audiences with a sense of purpose and possibility, and is bringing school communities together in re-imagining what our students and teachers are capable of doing “How to Build a Home Herbal Apothecary” Saturday, March 18, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Participants will learn what kitchen and medicinal herbs to stock in order to support their health throughout the year. Herbs will be available to smell, touch and sometimes taste. Recipes and samples will be provided. There is a $5. materials fee payable at the door. Register/ Space is limited. “Much Ado About Nothing” Play presented by M&M Productions Free Admission. Sunday, March 19, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. M&M is once again presenting a production by the excellent Red Monkey Theater Group, a new dramatization of Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s comedy of love, wit, deception, revenge, and redemption. This 90-minute adaptation, directed by Tal Aviezer, is set in the late 1940s, just after the close of World War II, and will feature period costumes and music, including classics of swing and big band as well as original choreography by Katy Cocovinis. Resume Workshop w/ Eileen Grimm - Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Resume Workshop: 90 minute workshop. How to create a resume that lands you an interview/job. Overview of resume preparation focusing on style that best fits your needs and focuses on your achievements and skills. Learn how to build a dynamic resume that will give you results and helps to market you. Space is limited / MUST Register w/ the Ref. Dept ONLY ext. 214 “Nevertheless, She Persisted”: Pioneers of the Women’s Suffrage Movement” Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The phrase “she persisted” applies to Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone, Abby Foster, and many other nineteenth-century pioneers of the American women’s suffrage movement. This slide-illustrated lecture (with several short video clips) will explore the eclectic lives, radical ideas, and smart strategic visions of the women who fought for decades to gain the right to vote for all American women. A Community Read ~ Two McCullers Stories’ Thursday, March 23, 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM. We will read “A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.” and “A Domestic Dilemma” and Nick Norwood, Director of the McCullers Center, will lead a discussion of McCullers’ short fiction. Please register/ space is limited. Rivertown Films, The Nyack Library and The Carson McCullers Center present: “A Domestic Dilemma” and “A Tree A Rock A Cloud”

Saturday, March 25, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM * At The Nyack Center 58 Depew Ave. Nyack (845358-2600) Filmmakers Kristi Zea and Karen Allen, and Nick Norwood from the Carson McCullers Center will participate in a Q & A after the screenings. Lecture: The Growing Opioid Epidemic in Rockland County “ Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM A lecture and forum to increase awareness around the growing opioid epidemic in Rockland County: providing audience members with knowledge about drug use, available resources, and the opportunity for Q & A with an addiction treatment specialist. Register “Learn more at RocklandConnects.org/OpioidSeries” Individual Career Counseling Sessions - Thursday, March 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Individual Career Counseling Appointments: Half hour appointments will provide an opportunity for individuals to explore pertinent career/job search issues, i.e. resume preparation, interviewing techniques, job search strategies, career exploration/transition and other career related issues. MUST Register with the Ref. Dept. at ext. 214 ONLY Nyack Seed Exchange and the Nyack Library present a screening of SEED: The Untold Story Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM. Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds, worshiped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. SEED: The Untold Story follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. SEED features Vandana Shiva, Dr. Jane Goodall, Andrew Kimbrell, Winona LaDuke and Raj Patel. Exhibits Artist Donna Davies Timm: Textile Art and Watercolours, Central Staircase & Blue Galleries FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Infant and Child CPR - Saturday, March 18. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Following the American Heart Association’s curriculum, learn the basics of infant and child CPR . from Fairview Fire Chief, Howard Reiss. Equip yourself with important knowledge to use in emergency situations. Limited to 12 adults. Registration Required FOR CHILDREN (Register for ALL Children’s Programs at ext. 228) Artsy Tots - Tuesdays, 11:30 am - 12 noon. March 14, 21, 28, April 4. Let’s welcome Spring with a story and fun craft with Miss Melanie from ArtNestKids. Cozy bird nests, friendly ladybugs, busy bee hives and more... For kids ages 2 - 5 w/caregiver. Limited to 10 children. Registration Required Cherry Blossoms - Wednesday, March 8 at 5:00 pm. Learn about these lovely trees and the yearly festival that symbolizes a long standing connection between the U.S. and Japan. Make a craft in honor of the beautiful blossoms. For children in Grades 3 – 5. Registration Required In Honor of Women’s History Month: Cool Women! Thursday, March 23 at 4:30 pm. Test your knowledge of cool women who’ve made a difference through a variety of games and activities. For children in Grades 3 – 5. Registration Required Math and Tech Girls Club - Saturday, March 25 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Fun collaborative activities, games, puzzles, Legos, robotics, videos, and mini-

talks by professional women in the math and tech fields. For girls ages 8 – 14. This is the first of three sessions by Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin. Registration Required STEAM Ahead! - How Strong is Spaghetti? Tuesday, March 28 at 4:30. Find the answer through a number of hands-on experiments and activities. For kids in Grades 1 – 3. Registration Required Wind Chimes - Thursday, March 30 at 4:30. (for children in Grades 3 - 5). Listen to stories and create your own wind chimes to listen to the music of the March winds. For children in Grades 3 – 5. Registration Required Teen Art Contest - Calling all artists in grades 6-12! (Register for ALL Teen Programs at ext. 236) The Teen Librarian Division of the Ramapo Catskills Library System. (RCLS) is proud to announce that we are accepting art submissions for. a NEW Battle of the Books Logo. Along with your image submission, please include the following: Name, phone number, email, grade and home library. The deadline is April 1st. Please submit all entries to rclsbotblogo@gmail. com. A gift card prize will be given to the winner! March Stuff - St. Patrick’s Day Cooking. Tuesday March 14th @ 6:00 pm in the Teen Room. Come be Irish and make and eat traditional Irish food. Master Ben Present... Mondays @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the Teen Room. 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15 and 5/29. Come learn how to play Magic the Gathering and other awesome board games

Orangeburg Library

St. Patrick’s Day Concert. Irish Folk Singer Larry Moser will entertain the entire family with a wonderful variety of traditional Irish folk songs, standards and sing-alongs. Friday March 10, 3 to 4 PM. Register online www.orangeburg-library.org or call 845-359-2244 ext 10. Medicare 101. An overview designed for those new to or soon to be eligible for Medicare and/or those already participating in Medicare who are looking for clarification on various aspects of Medicare and its supplementary programs. Wednesday, March 15, 11 to 12 PM. Register online www.orangeburg-library.org or call 845-359-2244 ext 10. Defensive Driving Class with Ian Prastien of Empire Safety Council. Tune up your driving skills, and learn defensive driving techniques. Upon completion of the course you will qualify for an automobile insurance discount. $23.00 per person. To register, call 845-359-2244 ext. 10. Greek Film Screening “And I Also Passed by There and Had Paper Shoes to Wear” with Director Vassilis Loules in person. Greek food and refreshments will be served. Saturday, March 25, 1 to 3:30 PM. To Register, call 845-359-2244 ext. 10

Palisades Free Library

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,

March 1, 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: On Guard – Saturday, March 18, 5:00 pm. A special after hours showing, with light appetizers, of the film featured in the March 2017 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. Cookbook Club – Thursday, March 23, 7:00 pm. Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? The Palisades Free Library Cookbook Club is for you! Enjoy wine selected by the experts at The Grape D’Vine with your meal. Please stop by the Reference Desk to sign up and pick out a recipe from: The Paleo Kitchen: Finding Primal Joy in Modern Cooking by Juli Bauer & George Bryant. Ask a Vet: Q&A with the Valley Cottage Animal Hospital – Monday, March 27, 7:00 pm. Bringing home a new baby to meet your dog or cat for the first time? Adopting an older pet? Is pet insurance worth it? My child wants an iguana; should I get him/her one? Have all of your pet questions answered by Dr. Patricia Collins, co-owner of the Valley Cottage Animal Hospital. Please bring your pet-related questions, but not your pets! St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Megan and Maisie– Tuesday, March 7, 4:30 pm. Come read to therapy dogs Maisie and Megan who will dress in their St. Patrick’s Day attire. Each child will be given a fifteen minute slot to read to either Maisie or Megan. Choose a book of your own or select one that will be displayed. Grades K-4. Leprechaun Madness– Tuesday, March 14, 4:30 pm. Listen to some Irish tales and create a leprechaun. Program includes poems, stories, games and crafts. Ages 5 and up. Alpha Computer Club- Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 pm. Build a basic website using HTML and CSS. Participants will learn how to insert images, videos and text into a page, and change the styling and text on their site. Participants will need a charged laptop, and be able to log on independently. Java Script will also be discussed. Limited to SOCSD 4-6th graders.

Pearl River Library

Teens & Tweens/Learning Lab - NEW-The Cyber C@fe Study Zone. The Cyber C@fé in the Learning Lab is a place for teens and tweens to study among friends, read, use our Chromebooks, have a snack or play chess. Mondays 6:30-8PM Beginning March 6. Intro to Website Design & Coding for Teens-Level 2

Tues., 5:15-6pm, March 14, 21, 28, April 4 & 18 Teens who have taken level 1, or have some coding experience, will take web design to the next level. Register at the Reference Desk or online at the library website. Math Club - Wed. 5:30-6:30pm March 8, 22, April 5, & 19. S.T.A.C. Math Professor Meghan DeWitt will introduce a cool new math concept and then teach how to use it. Register at the Reference Desk or online at the library website. Chess and Games Club - Wed., 4:15-5pm, March 1, 15, 29, April 26, May 10 & 24. YA Book Club - YA Book Club: If you love to read, join PRPL’s YA book club to have fun and talk about your favorite books and authors. Then, every summer you and your book club will participate in Battle of the Books. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30) 3/16 (The Selection by Kiera Cass), 4/20 (Unwind by Neal Shusterman). Register at the Reference Desk or online at the library’s website. Adults/Learning Lab - Teen Tech Tutors. Mon., 4:00-5:00pm, March 13, 27, April 3, 24, May 8 & 22 Come by the library and get smart about your tech. Register at the Reference. Seniors/Learning Lab Writing from Life for Seniors - Thur., 12:301:30pm, March 16, 30, April 20, May 4 & 18. You’ve got a lifetime of stories, and it’s time to write them down. Find the voice to tell your own stories. Register at the Reference Desk or online at the library website.

Rivertown Film

Mamet - 2016, USA, 88 minutes, rated R for language, comedy/drama. The “hero” of this film is a dachsund who goes by several different names and has a variety of owners. This anthology of darkly comic vignettes follows the canine through a dizzying array of experiences, from narrowly escaping being euthanized to being strapped with explosives. His dignity provides silent commentary on the human folly he witnesses. Shot in Rockland County. Critics’ Pick: Time Out, Village Voice, LA Weekly, People “One of a kind.” – Noel Murray, The Playlist Saturday, March 25 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center THE McCULLERS CENTENNIAL - The Carson McCullers Center and Rivertown Film present two films made from short stories written by Carson McCullers, a resident of Nyack from 1945 to 1967. A TREE A ROCK A CLOUD - Directed by Karen Allen With Jeffrey DeMunn, James McMenamin and Jackson Smith. USA, 2016, 30 minutes. Wisdom is passed from an older man to a young boy when they meet by chance in the early morning hours at a roadside café in 1947. A DOMESTIC DILEMMA - Directed by Kristi Zea. With Andie MacDowell, Ray Liotta. USA, 1991, 30 minutes An exploration of a marriage that’s on the rocks because of the wife’s drinking problem. Meet the Filmmakers: after these films, stay for a discussion with directors Karen Allen and Kristi Zea; Director of the Carson McCullers Center, Nick Norwood; and moderator Susanna Styron.

Community Partners: Nyack Library and Nyack Center

Valley Cottage Library

IN OUR GALLERY March 2-29 - Bas Relief Woodcarvings of Matt Hudson. Art Reception: Sunday, March 12 from 1-3pm WEDNESDAY MATINEE MOVIES at 2pm: - Mar. 8 - Our Kind of Traitor. Mar. 22 – Snowden SUNDAY CONCERTS at 1:30pm Please register for concerts!! March 5 - Young Masters Recital Series - Duo Aeterna: Michael Noble, classical piano and Chelsea Lane, harp. March 19 - Carol Erickson, accompanied by Alan Rosenthal, jazz pianist, sings The Great American Songbook VALLEY COTTAGE WRITES – Wed., Mar. 1 at 7pm Looking for the writer within? Join our librarian Sean for an informal monthly discussion about writing, featuring writing prompts and exercises to beat the block. Participants will actively engage with written word to garner a deeper appreciation for the writing process and its output. MEDITATION on Thursdays in March, 10:3011:30am. Experience meditation with music and simple tools you can use in your daily life. Instructor: Carole Brill. AARP TAX AIDE on Fridays from 10am to 2pm. As a service to our users, we provide copies of selected Federal and New York State tax forms as well as a set of reproducible forms. Also available are income tax books and tax guides which circulate for 14 days. Older taxpayers with low or moderate income can receive free assistance with preparation of their personal income tax returns. Specially trained volunteers through AARP provide the service. No reservations are required. OPEN MAH JONGG SESSIONS: Mondays 2-4:30pm. Mah-jongg lovers, come join your fellow mahjong enthusiasts for a fun afternoon of mahjongg play. No registration is required, just bring your own game equipment. No instruction is provided. Open to beginners and experts. All are welcome to attend. BOOKS Daytime Book Discussion Tues., March 7 at 2pm, with librarians Ashley and Katie. The Muse by Jessie Burton – The story of two young women - a Caribbean immigrant in 1960s London and a bohemian woman in 1930s Spain and the powerful mystery that ties them together. Book and Pub Club - Tuesdays at 7 pm. This book club is geared toward 21 to 30-somethings! Meet us in a different local pub and discuss a book over drinks. (21+ only) Mar. 21 – The Nix by Nathan Hill - Samuel Andresen-Anderson - professor, stalled writer - has a problem: his mother. He hasn’t seen her since she abandoned the family when he was a boy. Now she’s re-appeared, having committed an absurd crime. Meet us at Spice of India, Main St., Nyack. Scholar-Led Book Discussions Thursdays at 7pm Mar. 23 - This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald Led by Dr. Vara Neverow.

Cookbook Club - Part Book Club, Part Community Potluck! Don’t miss this deliciously successful program with librarians Ashley and Katie. Mar 30 - Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook by Kristen Miglore. Please register in person at the Information Desk to pick out a recipe to cook and bring. DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE - Tuesdays, Mar. 14 & 21. This 2-day, 6-hour course is open to ALL NYS licensed drivers. Participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums and reduce up to 4 points. Preregistration is required. Please call 201-522-5892 to register. A check for $23 made payable to Ian Prastien is required at the first class. GENEALOGY: FINDING YOUR FEMALE ANCESTORS. Ever wanted to find out who your great-greatgreat-great-great grandfather was? Learn how to research and procure family records when you have limited family information. Anthony Lauriano will address the problem of finding the elusive female maiden names for genealogy research. CAREER HELP - ½ Hour Individual Sessions. Wednesday, March 22 from 1-3pm. Eileen Grimm, career counselor with 30 years’ experience and former Director of Rockland County Guidance Center. Register for one of eight half-hour sessions with Eileen Grimm. You can use the time for resume help or any career questions you may have. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH - Cognitive Interventions for Healthy Aging. Saturday, March 25 at 2pm The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Rockland County’ Branch in conjunction with the League of Women Voters will present a program for Women’s History Month on cognitive Interventions for Healthy Aging. Our speaker, Dr. Anna MacKay-Brandt from the Nathan Kline Institute, is a psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology and geriatrics. She will discuss how cognitive changes as we age and how cognitive changes are related to brain changes. She will review interventions aimed to reduce age-related changes. Everyone’s invited and refreshments will be served. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING - Want to learn how to use your computer or digital device? Our librarians can help NSD patrons learn a variety of technological skills including beginner computer orientation, e-readers and e-books, email, Facebook, Goodreads, digital magazines and more. Call us to set up a oneon-one appointment.

Other Events

Welcome to the Irony Festival ~ A collection of paintings by local artist Jeff Spindel. Irony is always good medicine as it helps us think more clearly, see more honestly, and brings us laughter when we most need it! Opening reception at the V°LITION Gallery and Event Space at Bell-ans Center of Creative Arts, Orangeburg, NY, on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 7 pm until 12 am. The Exhibit runs through April 9th. Visit bellans.com for address/information, future events and to subscribe to our newsletter.

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

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.

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 The Reform Temple of Rockland - 330 Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-638-0770. www. tbsrockland.org 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. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Preschool Education, Head Start of Rockland, Inc., Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley, 845-429-4122 www.headstartofrockland.org To obtain further information regarding enrollment or program description; Please visit www.headstartofrockland.org Or directly call Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225 Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234 Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671

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) 7271340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 3520500. 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. 845735-4079. 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. 845-735-4849`A.E. Brown Funeral Directors - 201 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-425-1911 or 845-589-0997. George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home - 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-429-6665. 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

Hearing

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

Health Care

A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024 www.homeaides.org.

Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care. 845-608-7559. VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FOR-VSNW.

Health and Fitness

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

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) 821-4063. 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.

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

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

Ceramic Harmony Design - 149A S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-5557.. Fireplaces By Design - 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062.

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

City. 634-1335. The Jewelry Gallery - 32 South Liberty Drive (Rte 9W), Stony Point. 429-2613.

Kitchen and Bath

EZ Kitchen & Bath - 301 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-501-7123. Grande Central Showroom - Fine Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware. 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley 845-573-0080 Designer Kitchens by Schneider - 34-F West Washington Ave., Pearl River. 845-7354040. Rockland Kitchens - 55 West Railroad Ave. Garnerville, NY 10923. 845-429-6700. www. rocklandkitchens.com

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

Moving Companies

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

Music Lessons

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

Networking

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

Pet Care

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

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

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

Photography

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

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.

Physical Therapy

Medical Services

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

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.

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 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 - 845-642-

3845. 845-548-3054. 201-575-1903.

Psychotherapist

Dr. Barry Fitzgerald - 53 Burd Street, Nyack. 945-358-0559. licensed psychologist, individual counseling and psychotherapy, most insurance and Medicare accepted. Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main Street, Nyack. 845 500 8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families /Nyack/ 914582-6725 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, 265 S. Main Street, New City. (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, 265 S. Main Street, New City. (85) 770-1240. Peggy Connolly - Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty19 E Central Avenue, Pearl River 914 715 5675. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 6 S. Broadway, Nyack (845) 641 8613. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664. Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team 845-353-4250. Ewa Front - Cell 845 274 4474. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Lydecker Realty - 13 North Broadway, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 46 S. Broadaway, Nyack. (914) 6298582. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596-0459. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty, 50 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. - 845216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845.358.2000 and 845.358.2001 for commercial.

Rand Commercial Services - 268 S. Main St., Suite B, New City. 845 770 1280. Better Homes & Gardens/ Rand Realty – 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty - 19 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735-3020. Karen Steffanato - Keller Williams. Cell: 914263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Roofing & Siding

Edward Corey Roofing - 845-358-5848. www.edcorey.com. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Tucek ROOFING * SIDING * WINDOWS Congers, NY www.tucek.com. 845-268-5170. 12

Skiing

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

Solar Energy

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

Specialty Shops

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

Special Services

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.

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Global Private Investigations - Rockland (845) 634-1683. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org. Jawonio Health Center - 260 North Little Tor Road, New City. (845) 639-7070. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland 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.

Shower Doors & Mirrors

Special Organizations

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

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

DR Environmental - 845-637-0254. (914) 4746118.

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

Tax & Accounting

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

Theaters

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

Thrift Shops

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

TMJ/TMD Doctor

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

Travel

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

Veterinarians

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

Water Systems

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

Wedding Locations

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