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YOU NEVER KNOW... where you’ll see Rivertown. From the Bahamas to Ireland. HISTORIC GEM - Where can you find a fully updated 1700s farmhouse for $325,000. TOP DENTISTS - TLC Dental celebrates 10 years of superb care.

SMART REALTOR - Bonnie Kelly owes her success to hard work and care.

FILM FESTIVAL - The international Film Festival comes to Rockland with some marvelous movies.

CUTTING EDGE - Skin Center Dermatology uses advanced body scanner for early detection.

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OPEN HOUSE - Hudson Valley Audiology is expanding. GREAT FOOD - You’ll love the menu at the Upper Nyack

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DESIGN EXPERT - From selecting a sofa to a complete home renovation, Shae Interior De-

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PENTHOUSE SECRET - Where can you find a gorgeous penthouse for under $400,000.

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SUPER RESTAURANT - The food at Vicolo in Old Tappan features some legendary Italian recipes.

GET IN SHAPE - Procore Physical Therapy is certified by the Hospital for Special Surgery.

RAVE REVIEWS - Bon Giovanni Restaurant in Nanuet is a true discovery.

ASK ADAM - Adam Blankfort and his talented real estate team lead the way with new technology.

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Needing a Knee: For the last ten years I’ve suffered increasing pain in my right knee. I hobbled around various doctors and got X-rays. Heck, my knee’s had more pictures than the Khardashians have! I tried all sorts of cures. Over-the -counter rip-offs. Even that injection that’s made from some fluid that’s hidden in a rooster’s comb. Well, I tried it, but I think I just got injected with Kentucky Fried Chicken. Nothing worked. So last month, I limped into the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and told them I needed a new knee. If you’ve never been to the Hospital for Special Surgery, prepare to be surprised. Checking in here is like checking into the Waldorf Astoria. You get VIP treatment from the very start. Every one is expecting you and they already know your complete medical history. I’ve been in hospitals a few times but this was very special. Take the anesthesiologist who put me to sleep for the surgery. When he learned that I was Scottish he told me that he was a direct descendant of Braveheart, the Scottish king played by Mel Gibson. Then he asked me what sort of music I liked. I told him anything by the Stones. So all through my surgery I apparently kept singing “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and other Stones hits. He’d plugged me into a special Stones Surgery Tape. I’m so glad he didn’t play “Let it Bleed”. Instead of putting staples into my knee to heal the wound, they used some kind of Crazy Glue which dissolves in a few weeks. So two days after my surgerey I was transferred to another wonderful hospital - our own Helen Hayes - for rehab. As someone who doesn’t know what exercise means, having not done any for the last 40 years, they made me work

hard. But man it was worth it. Candice’s grandson Liam says he’s never seen me walking straight before. I was always leaning over to one side to compensate for my crippled knee. So thank you to everyone who worked to fix that knee. First to my amazing surgeon, Dr. Bostrom. And then to the wonderful team at Helen Hayes, who turned this couch potato into a fitness buff. Well, at least made me more energetic than I’ve been for years. And thanks to my lovely wife Candice who encouraged me every step of the way. And my knee is doing just fantastic thanks. So, as a former couch potato, here are some couch potato jokes for you. • How do you describe an angry potato? Boiling Mad. • What do you call a baby potato? A small fry! • What do you say to an angry 300-pound baked potato? Anything, just butter him up. • What does a British potato say when it thinks something is wonderful? It’s mashing! • Why did the potato cross the road? He saw a fork up ahead. • Why didn’t the mother potato want her daughter to marry the famous newscaster? Because he was a commen-tater. • Why wouldn’t the reporter leave the mashed potatoes alone? He desperately wanted a scoop. Please, don’t send me any more potato jokes. I’m totally fried.

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Rivertown

Gary’s Gutter Service Hero of the Month

Magazine Vol. 19, Issue 3

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

Rivertown Magazine and Gary’s Gutter Services is proud to announce that Marta Rodriguez is Rivertown Magazine’s “Hero of the Month”. Marta is an extraordinary woman. She was an NYPD officer from 1993-1998 and after moving to Rockland County she became a Spring Valley Police Officer until she retired in 2013. She has a B.A. in Theatre from Brooklyn College. After retirement she joined the Spring Valley Rotary Club and found it extremely rewarding. She became involved with S.T.E.P. (Schools to End Poverty), which provides children around the world with an opportunity to obtain an education. They assist in building schools, and offer grants and scholarships to orphans, street kids, and the less fortunate, thus enabling each child to become a productive member of society. “S.T.E.P. is an all-volunteer organization where 100% of all donations are given directly to fund our humanitarian projects. I traveled with them to Vietnam in 2015, and am returning there with them in April. In addition to the above, we distribute bicycles to at-risk children in danger of being taken into the sex trafficking trade. These children have to walk 7 miles to reach their school. While walking to school sex traffickers try to lure them into the sex trade. You can get more information on them on www.schoolstoendpoverty.org,” said Marta. “I currently work per diem for the New York Blood Center, where I am an avid platelets donor. Blood donations and organ donations are very important to me, as I experienced the loss of my brother in 2004. He was 32 years old, and #1 on the Liver List. I have chaired several blood drives in the last several years, and am in the process of attempting to donate a kidney. I’m also a member of The Rockland County Hispanic Society and we coordinate road-side clean-ups for Keep Rockland Beautiful 4 times a year,” said Marta. Marta is involved with many other charitable organizations and we salute her for all she has done for the community and the world. She was presented with a plaque by Gary Parahus, owner of Gary’s Gutter Services as Rivertown Magazine’s March 2018 “Hero of the Month” at Posa Posa Restaurant in Nanuet.

Music legend comes to Rockland County The Borderline Folk Music Club has been the home of folk and roots music in Rockland County for more than 10 years. The Club has presented affordable concerts with some of the biggest folk music performers including Red Molly, Brother Sun, David Massengill, Toby Walker, John Flynn and many more. We also include lesser known touring musicians and are especially glad to provide opportunities for the great musical talent that lives in the Rockland County area. Borderline has offered small house concerts as well as larger events at the Nanuet Library. We have produced free outdoor events at Germonds Park in West Nyack that have drawn hundreds of people. In 2015, we honored the legendary Tom Paxton with a full day of his music played by over 15 performers. Tom attended the event and played a set of his music to the enthusiastic crowd. Last year we did a tribute to the late Leonard Cohen with a similar

full day of his music. On Sunday, March 25, Borderline will be offering a very special event at the Nanuet Library. The fabulous finger style guitarist and folk music icon Happy Traum will be performing a concert followed by his multi-media presentation “Coming of

Age in the Greenwich Village Folk Revival”. Happy began playing guitar and 5-string banjo as a teenager. He studied with the famed blues master Brownie McGhee and was a part of the Washington Square / Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1950’s and 60’s. Over the past five decades, he has toured extensively throughout the US and internationally as a soloist, member of various groups and with his late brother Artie Traum. Happy has appeared and recorded with a long list of legends that include Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, John Sebastian, Eric Andersen and many other major figures in the folk world. His 2015 recording, “Just For the Love of It” received rave reviews, including four stars in Rolling Stone Magazine. In his multi-media presentation, “Coming of Age in the Greenwich Village Folk Revival”, Happy will present an insider’s view of that vibrant era in the history of American music. Using colorful anecdotes, incisive memories and with the aid of vintage photos and music clips, he will relate some of his adventures as an active participant when folk music exploded back into the musical world. He shares tales of music and friendship with such icons as Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Brownie McGhee, Dave Van Ronk, George Harrison and many other notables. He punctuates his remembrances with powerful renditions of songs from the folk era and beyond. The Borderline Folk Music Club is proud and excited to be presenting this event. It is a “not to be missed” opportunity to see the legendary Happy Traum and experience his first person presentation of the Greenwich Village Folk Revival Era. The show is Sunday, March 25 at 1:30 PM at the Nanuet Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet. Ticket prices are $25 ( $20 for Borderline Members ) with advance reservation discounts available on our website: borderlinefolkmusicclub.org. Borderline is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and is grateful to The Friends of the Nanuet Library for hosting our events.

The small business tax reduction that no one seems to know about! Most owners of pass-through entities such as S corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships will see their income tax lowered with a new 20 percent income reduction calculation. With the announcement of the 2017 Tax Cut & Jobs Act (TCJA) in late December a panic quickly set in regarding the loss of some traditional personal tax deductions. What most taxpayers failed to notice were the tax changes that were enacted to help small businesses so to encourage the growth of jobs and wages. In particular, the new “Deduction for Qualified Business Income”. A 20% tax reduction for most small businesses. Yes, 20% off! A big tax break! Why isn’t anybody talking about his? Lets take a look. Individuals who are sole proprietors, partners in partnerships, members in LLCs, or shareholders in S corporations, may be eligible to claim a deduction for qualified business income (QBI) beginning with the 2018 tax year. This includes owners of rental real estate. The amount of the deduction (QBI deduction) is generally 20 percent of the taxpayer’s qualifying business income from a qualified trade or business. Example: In 2018, Joe receives $100,000 in salary from his job at XYZ Corporation and $50,000 of qualified business income from a side business that he runs as a sole proprietorship. Joe’s QBI deduction for 2018 is $10,000 (20% of $50,000). The QBI deduction is claimed by individual taxpayers on their personal tax returns. The deduction reduces taxable income. One of the most important things to understand about the QBI deduction is that the rules that apply to individuals with taxable income (income after deductions) below certain thresholds in a given tax year are simpler and more permissive than the ones that apply to individuals with income above those thresholds. For 2018, the threshold amount is $315,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return, and $157,000 for all others. Most small business owners with taxable incomes below these thresholds will receive this

deduction in full. There are actually only two rules that are waived for taxpayers with income below the threshold, but the impact can be profound. These are: (1) a rule that disqualifies income from a broad range of service businesses from the QBI deduction; and (2) a rule that limits the QBI deduction to a percentage of W-2 wages paid by a business. Small business owners with taxable incomes in excess of the above thresholds may not qualify, or are subject to limitations. (Item (2) above is beyond the scope of this writing and will be discussed in later columns) The QBI deduction can only be claimed for income from a qualified trade or business. A qualified trade or business means any trade or business other than: (1) A specified service trade or business; or (2) The trade or business of being an employee. Specified service trade or business: A “specified service trade or business” is defined as any trade or business involving the performance of services in the fields of health, law, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, athletics, financial services, brokerage services, including investing and investment management, trading, or dealing in securities, partnership interests, or commodities, and any trade or business where the principal asset of such trade or business is the reputation or skill of one or more of its

employees. Engineering and architecture services are specifically excluded from the definition of a specified service trade or business. Special rule where taxpayer’s income is below a specified threshold: Again, the rule disqualifying specified service trades or businesses from being considered a qualified trade or business does not apply to individuals with taxable income of less than $157,500 ($315,000 for joint filers). Qualified Business Income: The net amount of qualified items of income, gain, deduction, and loss with respect to the qualified trade or business of the taxpayer. The more complicated aspects of this new tax deduction are beyond the scope of this column. However, it is important to know that taxpayers with taxable income below $157,500 ($315,000 married) will get a full 20% QBI deduction each year if they have profits from any small business or rental property. The more complicated restrictions and calculations do not apply. The QBI deduction will be revisited in future columns. In the meantime, small business owners should ask their CPA to explain how this new tax benefit will reduce their tax bill in 2018. Your CPA can assist you to navigate the law and to implement a strategy that will help you to get a full 20% reduction of your business income tax bill. Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, for more tax saving ideas and tools, or to subscribe to his free monthly newsletter. Free initial consultations are available to new clients.

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Question: We think we made a big mistake, we listed our home with one of the larger franchise offices, my husband thought that this was the way to go. A larger agency would bring more buyers, exposure and more advertising. I didn’t like the agent from the day she came, but we listed with her. After 2 months of being on the market, we have not had any showings from this office or any of their other offices. The agent that has shown it the most is from, (what my husband would call) a small “mom and pop” office. This agent has been in business for many years and is always polite when he shows the house. Can we get out of this contract? Answer: Bigger is not always better, names are just names, sometimes it works out better with the “mom and pop” office. The agents that are in your immediate area are more familiar with the homes and usually buyers gravitate to these agents. Can you get out of your contract? I can’t give you that answer, my suggestion is you call the owner/manager of the office you are listed with and explain how you feel; there is a possibility that the manager can step up and figure out ways to give your house more exposure. Remember that price is always the biggest obstacle; buyers are very savvy today and are the ones who actually determine the price of a home. Good Luck. Question: We had our house on the market and the listing has expired. We are not going to relist with the same agent. We have made a decision on who we are going to list with, but are not ready to put it back on the market until mid-spring. The agent that had the listing just called us and said they have a buyer for our house. We think that the agent is just trying to get the listing back, what should we do? Answer: When listings expire you will find that you will get a lot of phone calls from different agents/offices all telling you that they have buyers for your house. If your house was on the market where were these buyers then? If

you want to see if this agent is real tell them you will allow your house to she shown and offer them the previous compensation but that you will not sign a listing for more than 3 days. If they truly have

someone they will bring them. Don’t get trapped into giving that person more than a 3-day listing, make sure they understand that your obligation to pay them is over after the 3 days.

You never know where Chris Buck and Abby Yaccapino who live at the Lukens living center on a cruise to the Bahamas.

Lorraine Brady of New City with her girls and grandchildren visiting Waxhaw, NC. Sam Stein, Kristine Stein, Michael Munari, Shaina Stein and Joanna Munari.

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Gary Parahus, the owner of Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gutter Service with his daughter, Maeve, on the right after her team beat Limerick in college basketball. Maeve is spending a year in Ireland on a basketball scholarship.

Rob, Elaina, and Robert Savarese of New City, in Bathsheba, Barbados.

Melissa & Barry Rosenblum, of Airmont NY, in Quebec with their friends Rob & Deena Stone, of Woodland Hills, California

Where can you find a fully-updated 1700s farmhouse for $325,000? William Raveis Baer & McIntosh Realtor Amy Wilhelm can hardly keep up with the phone calls and emails ever since she listed 16 Old West Point Road in Cornwall, NY. The interest from couples looking for a home with character from New York City and the Hudson Valley has reached a crescendo in regards to this property. The home was built in the 1700s and George Washington literally probably slept here. It is located on the original historic road to the United States Military Academy, West Point, before Route 9W was built in the 1920s. Owned and loved by a well-known Rockland architect, Robert J. Wisner, he spared no expense modernizing and updating the home with all newer mechanical systems, plumbing and electric, kitchen and baths and brand new well service. With its unusual layout it offers 2-3 bedrooms and additional areas for guests and quiet corners for reading, relaxing or work. It would make a superb weekend home or full-time residence. This home is full of charm, bright and sunny and movein ready. This Hudson Valley gem offers access to thousands of acres of hiking trails, Hudson River kayaking, Storm King Arts Center, Museum of the Hudson Highlands among many other Cornwall area attractions. It is also about 20 minutes from Beacon, NY, a popular hotbed of culture for NYC weekenders. The property is walkable to Black Rock Forest and minutes to Storm King Mountain. It offers a retreat-like atmosphere without being isolated and is in an area of other charming and well-loved older homes. It is 50 minutes to NYC and very near public

transportation, specifically Metro North from Beacon into Grand Central and Metro North/NJ Transit from Cornwall to Penn Station. There is also abundant bus service. The home has original hardwood floors, a new bluestone patio with pergola off the master bedroom, two-story open living room and loft, 2 wood burning fireplaces, 2 new bathrooms, granite counter tops. The roof and windows are new along with all of the mechanicals and systems. It offers a generous laundry room with bathroom and storage perfectly set up to come in from a day of hiking, gardening or skiing without bringing the great outdoors in. The spa tub offers an added bonus after a strenuous day of recreation. The home is listed for $325,000. Amy Wilhelm is a highly-regarded, experienced Licensed NYS Real Estate Salesperson and a 25 year resident of Orange County. She has a deep understanding of the complexity of the areas that make up the Mid-Hudson region and a special knack for helping new people to the area find the area that works best for them. Amy is an expert listing agent and a top producer who works full-time primarily in the Cornwall/New Windsor area and surrounding areas. She will advocate for you with a calm and common sense approach. Above all, she believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;where there is a will, there is a way.â&#x20AC;? For a tour of 16 Old West Point Road in Cornwall to see all the amenities please call Amy on her cell at 845-500-0059 or at her Office at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 12 Maple Avenue in Warwick. Her office phone is 845-9872000.

TLC Dental celebrates 10th anniversary as one of Rockland’s favorite dentists

Little did Dr. Han Hong know when he set up his TLC Dental of Rockland practice that he would become one of Rockland’s favorite dentists. His state-of-the-art dental office and warm, caring staff keeps patients coming back. Here’s what Mike Y. from New Jersey said about Dr. Hong: “Dr Hong is a true professional with a kind heart. He treats my kids, ages 5 and 3, and I with kindness that is hard to find in a dental office. My kids feel comfortable, which takes a huge burden off my shoulders. I recommend Dr. Hong to anyone who is looking for a highly skilled dentist with kindness.” Dr. Hong told us: “Our vision is to provide patients with the highest quality dental care in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. We will strive to earn our patient’s trust and make health promotion through dental care our #1 priority.” Dr. Hong is a general dentist who is highly trained in all aspects of general dentistry. He is very passionate about his profession and believes strongly in preventive and conservative dentistry. To achieve this he has employed the use of new technologies, as well as attending and exceeding his continuing education. He is currently attending the world renown Kois Center curriculum in Seattle

Dr. Hong works on a patient at his attractive offices in West Nyack. to further his knowledge in all aspects of dentistry. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Ellen and his daughter, Eden and son, Issac. He also follows his local sports teams and loves to fish. He attends church at the Joy Christian Fellowship in Englewood. Dr. Hong is a graduate of the highly competitive School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He completed his

residency training at Staten Island University Hospital, North Shore Long Island Jewish and worked in a private group practice for five years before leaving to start TLC Dental of Rockland in 2008. Dr. Hong added: “We are a patient centered practice and we have three hygienists, Kathleen, Susann and Stephanie that excel in what they do. When you come here you are never rushed. “We take time to care for you and treat all of our patients like family, which keeps

Dr. Han Hong and his talented team at TLC Dental.

them coming back to our practice. Some of the services we offer are cleaning & prevention, cosmetic procedures, restorative procedures, dental implants, tooth extraction, and Invisalign.” TLC dental has recently undergone renovation of the office to reflect who they are as a team that strives for excellence in all

they do. “We are very excited about our new renovation, including state of the art equipment and technology. During your appointment, you can even sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite TV programs”. Here is what Lisa V. said about the team at TLC Dental. “Best dentist I’ve ever been to. The entire staff eased my

fear of dentist. Dr. Hong is clear and informative and goes at your pace. I will never go anywhere else.” TLC Dental of Rockland is located at 2 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 418 in West Nyack. You can call their warm and caring staff at 845-358-3305. You can access their web site at www.tlcsmile.com.

Diligence, ethics and a stellar reputation are the secrets to realtor Bonnie Kelly’s success Story/Photos: Tom Riley “So many of my friends, clients, and family members ask me where my business comes from, and I must say that 90% of my production comes from referrals - from past satisfied clients. It is so gratifying, really! “ A Rockland county native and local Realtor since 1991, Bonnie Kelly has gained the confidence of not only past clients, but other colleagues in her office and in the field in general. In an industry where top - producer status is highly competitive and rarely achieved, Bonnie’s success can be measured by her list of satisfied clients. They now entrust their real estate business to her, from listing their home which she might have sold them 25 years ago, to asking her to assist their children with their first home purchase. One of Bonnie’s remarkable traits as a broker is never to take these referrals lightly, nor have a sense of entitlement to repeat business. “Quite the contrary”, asserts Kelly. ”I need to continue to offer the best possible service in the real estate industry, and to stay relevant with the services that are needed to close a successful transaction” . Kelly goes on to reflect on the situation of the current and local housing markets in Orangetown and Clarkstown, “I’m very optimistic about 2018. There

are lots of buyers and a low inventory. This means that opportunities presently abound for sellers, and buyers should jump in before prices escalate much further.” “To be an effective Realtor today, one must stay current with industry changes, the buying patterns of buyers, and how to attract and retain them. “Clearly employing real estate specific technology platforms and buyer portals such as Zillow must be part of every Realtor’s daily routine. Facebook and other social media platforms are no longer just for socialization. They are for business and socialization. “I believe in blending the two, as buyers and sellers are keenly interested in whom they are working with. A glimpse into the personal side is critical for business engagement as well.” Kelly added: “Russ Woolley, The President and Broker-Owner of Wright Bros. is continually looking forward. We are positioned to properly and aggressively generate many internet leads on our listings through Zillow, Realtor. com, Trulia and our own proprietary lead generation systems. “Russ is also in the process of doing some major re-branding to keep the company relevant and to better convey to the public just who we are. Our

membership in the global organization, LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD, and the Luxury marketing arm for properties priced $1,000,000 and above, called LUXURY PORTFOLIO, help our growth as well. “A brokerage must be fully vetted, examined and judged against a strict criteria to be admitted for membership. We are very proud to have been accepted. Hard work does pay off.” During our interview, Bonnie went on to talk about her personal career and gratifying moments. “I’m expert at connecting buyers with properties. I’ve lived in Rockland all my life, and it is wonderful to walk down the street and have people greet you, telling their friends ‘She sold me my first house!’ I’ve sold so many people their first starter home. We often become friends for life.” Bonnie added: “To this day, I love my job and get excited when I find the perfect home for my clients, and when I can assist my sellers through a smooth sale of their property. “Whether it’s a property selling for $170,000 or in the millions, you can be assured that I will always fully dedicate my negotiating skills, experience, professionalism and advocacy to you.” My consistent record as a top producer here at Wright Bros. means I make

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good things happen. I often deal with young couples from New York City and nothing makes me happier than finding their perfect starter home” said Bonnie. Bonnie takes her position as top producing Realtor at Wright Bros. very seriously. “I’m thrilled to be the number one agent in my firm and I thank all of my clients, past and present, who helped me achieve this position. It comes with great responsibility. “ must also acknowledge that I work with the best colleagues in the industry.

At Wright Bros. we foster a culture of cooperation and collaboration. Russ insists on this and believes if we all work together in a positive environment, our clients win” Call or message Bonnie Kelly at 845-304-6038, her private line, if you are thinking about buying or selling your home. Bonnie can also be reached by email at bonnie.kelly@wrightinnyack.com or access her website at bonnie.wrightinnyack.com . See how a top producer can make all the difference.

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Wonderful movies lined up for 15th annual International Film Festival The prestigious 15th Annual International Film Festival takes place in Rockland County from April 3 – 30 with a festival prelude on March 14. Check out these exciting movies. 1945 - Wednesday, April 04, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Ferenc Török. Hungary, 2017. Drama. 91 minutes. Hungarian with subtitles.On a summer day in 1945, an Orthodox man and his grown son return to their village in Hungary while the villagers prepare for a wedding. The appearance of the two men totally unsettles the population, bringing up painful reminders of their complicity in the recent horror of the Holocaust. A superb cast, beautiful cinematography, and a keen sense of historical detail all contribute to this eloquent drama. Winner of Audience Award: Berlin Jewish Film Festival, Miami Jewish Film Festival, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, and Washington Jewish Film Festival, Winner of Yad Vashem Chairman’s Award, Jerusalem Film Festival Across the Waters - Tuesday, April 24, 1:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Nicolo Donato. Denmark, 2017. Drama. 95 minutes. Danish with subtitles. In 1943 Copenhagen, guitarist Arne is seemingly immune to the hardships of war, as the Danish government opts for a compliant relationship with Nazi Germany. Although he is skeptical of rumors about the deportation of Danish Jews, an overnight raid forces him and his family to flee their home. Unsure of whom they can trust, the family makes a frantic attempt to reach Sweden. Winner of Audience Award, Berkshire Jewish Film Festival. An Act of Defiance. Monday, April 30, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Jean van de Velde. The Netherlands, 2017. Drama. 123 minutes. English and Afri-

Above: Itzhak Perlman is featured in a new documentary. Left: The life of screen star Hedy Lamarr will surprise many.

kaans, with subtitles. In this drama set in 1963 South Africa, ten political activists (including Nelson Mandela and his inner circle of Black and Jewish supporters) face a possible death sentence for “conspiracy to commit sabotage” against the apartheid government. Jewish attorney Bram Fischer courageously risks his career and freedom to defend these men, attempting to hide the fact that he, too, is a member of their group. Winner of Best Film Award, United Kingdom Jewish Film Festival, Winner of Audience Favorite Award, Mill Valley Film Festival. Rockland County Premiere Bagels over Berlin - Sunday, April 08, 10:30 AM. Lafayette Theater. Directed by Alan Feinberg. USA, 2017. Documentary. 94 minutes. English Antisemitism in the United States made life uncomfortable for Jews in the 1930s, placing a share of the blame for the coming war on them. Nonetheless, Americans Jews responded to the outbreak of war with an overwhelming determination to fight for the

country they loved. This documentary interviews over 30 Jewish war veterans, revealing the common threads and uniqueness of each soldier’s story. Winner of Audience Award, Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Body and Soul: An American Bridge. Wednesday, March 14, 7:15 PM. Rockland Community College. Directed by Robert Philipson. USA, 2017. Documentary. 58 minutes. English FESTIVAL PRELUDE - this musical documentary, the fascinating evolution of the jazz standard “Body and Soul” becomes a symbol of the complicated relationship between African Americans and American Jews. Written by a Jewish composer in 1929 and famously interpreted by Louis Armstrong and the Benny Goodman Trio, the song played a major role in smashing the color barrier in popular music. Winner of Best Music Documentary Award, San Francisco Black Film FestivalHudson Valley Premiere Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story. Tuesday, April 10, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Alexandra Dean. USA, 2017. Documentary. 90 minutes. English Although renowned for her beauty in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood, actress Hedy Lamarr was so much more. An Austrian Jewish émigré, Lamarr was also a talented inventor who perfected a radio system to combat Nazi torpedoes, and her concepts are still used today. Weaving interviews and film clips with never-before-heard audio tapes, the documentary reveals the details of her incredible life.

Martin Landau stars in The Last Poker Game. Winner of Best Documentary Award, New York Film Critics Online. Hudson Valley Premiere Bye Bye Germany. Tuesday, April 24, 7:15 PM . Regal Cinemas. Directed by Sam Garbarski. Germany, 2017. Drama. 102 minutes. German with subtitles. It is Frankfurt, 1946, and David and his Jewish friends have escaped the Nazi regime and are now dreaming of leaving for America. But how will they get the money in these tough, post-war times? As these smooth-talkers launch a new business, a bright future can be seen in the horizon. But questions about David’s past soon catch up with him. Winner of Audience Award for Best Film, Norwegian International Film Festival. Hudson Valley Premiere. The Cakemaker - Wednesday, April 25, 2018 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Ofir Raul Graizer. Germany/Israel, 2017. Drama105 minutes. English, Hebrew and German, with subtitles When his married Israeli lover dies in a car crash, Thomas, a young German baker, travels to Jerusalem seeking answers regarding his death. Under a fabricated identity, he meets Anat, his lover’s newly-widowed wife, and finds himself involved in her life way beyond his anticipation. Winner of Best Editing Award and The Lia Award, Jerusalem Film Festival. Rockland County Premiere Heading Home: The Tale of Team Isra-

el. Tuesday, April 03, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas . Directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller and Jeremy Newberger. USA, 2017. Documentary. 92 minutes. English In 2017, Israel’s baseball team advanced to the World Baseball Classic for the first time in history. Thanks to the WBC’s rules on eligibility, the team consisted of a number of Jewish-American Major League Baseball players, many of whom hadn’t had much exposure to Judaism, let alone been to Israel. The film follows these players and their high hopes for Israel’s first baseball championship. Hudson Valley Premiere Heather Booth: Changing the World. Sunday, April 15, 7:15 PM . Regal Cinema. Directed by Lilly Rivlin. USA, 2016. Documentary. 62 minutes. English Heather Booth is perhaps the most influential person you never heard of. A renowned organizer and activist, she began her remarkable career at the height of the Civil Rights movement. This film explores Heather’s lifelong legacy in progressive politics, from her involvement with the Freedom Summer Project, to her founding of the JANE Underground, to her personal relationships with respected political leaders. Hudson Valley Premiere Humor Me. Monday, April 16. 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas.. Directed by Sam Hoffman. USA, 2017. Comedy. 93 minutes. English Once-acclaimed, now-forgotten New York playwright Nate (Jemaine Clement) is struggling to finish his new play when his

wife leaves him. Depressed and broke, he moves in with his widowed father, Bob (Elliott Gould), who lives in a New Jersey retirement community. As Nate gets involved with his quirky, new neighbors and their theater troupe, his relationship with his father is tested in many ways. Hudson Valley Premiere. Itzhak - Wednesday, April 11, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Alison Chernick. USA, 2017. Documentary. 80 minutes. English and Hebrew, with subtitles. This documentary examines the life and music of Itzhak Perlman, widely considered one of the world’s greatest living violinists. Perlman’s passion for music gave him a platform for personal expression throughout his dramatic life, and the film creates a portrait of a man whose remarkable will to survive has been coupled with his tremendous generosity and humor. Hudson Valley Premiere The Last Poker Game - Sunday, April 22, 7:15 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Howard L. Weiner. USA, 2017. Drama. 90 minutes. English. When Abe (Martin Landau) moves into a nursing home, he forms an improbable relationship with gambler and womanizer Phil (Paul Sorvino). But their friendship is challenged when a mysterious nurse claims that her biological father resides in the home. Landau gives his last performance as a man who initially fears the “winter” phase of his life, but soon realizes that his life is taking a whole new turn. Hudson Valley Premiere Let Yourself Go - Wednesday, April 04, 1:30 PM . Regal Cinemas. Directed by Francesco Amato. Italy, 2017. Comedy. 98 minutes. Italian with subtitles Elia is an austere and detached Jewish psychoanalyst who lives in the same building as his ex-wife, with whom he is still secretly in love. After a minor illness, his doctor prescribes physical activity to lose a few extra pounds, which leads to his meeting Claudia, an attractive, much younger personal trainer. And then things get very complicated. Winner of Best Comedy Award, Golden Globes, Italy. Rockland County Premiere Persona Non Grata - Tuesday, April 17, 7:15 PM . Regal Cinemas. Directed by Cellin Gluck. Japan, 2017. Drama. 139 minutes. Japanese with subtitles This astounding tale pays tribute to the only Japanese national honored at Yad Vashem, Chiune Sugihara, known as the “Japanese Schindler.” Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat posted in Lithuania. As WWII began and Germany invaded Poland,

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TZ Bridge enters its final chapter

Story/Photo: Daniel Spitzer, MD. The final girders for the new Tappan Zee Bridge await transport by barge from the Coeymans Dock near Albany to the construction site. The frigid winter and ice-choked Hudson have delayed some aspects of the project, but these

Rockland Film Festival hordes of Jewish refugees fled to Lithuania. In search of transit visas, they turned to Sugihara who was torn between his loyalty to his country and his own moral calling. Winner of Best Feature Film Award, Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival. Hudson Valley Premiere The Prince of Egypt - Thursday, April 05, 10:30 AM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner and Simon Wells. USA, 1998. Animation. 99 minutes. English. 20th Anniversay Screening. The biblical story of Exodus is the focus of this epic animated feature, which the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an all-star cast, including Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes, the film also boasts great songs by Oscar-winner Stephen Schwartz and performances by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Winner of Academy Award for Best

final blue-painted girders will soon connect the eastbound bridge with both the Rockland and Westchester shores. And as soon as winter retreats, removal of the skeleton of the old Bridge will accelerate.

Original Song. Hudson Valley Premiere Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me - Sunday, April 29, 10:30 AM. Lafayette Theater. Directed by Sam Pollard. USA, 2018. Documentary. 100 minutes. English. The most public African American figure to embrace Judaism, Sammy Davis, Jr. was a complicated human being, a talented and versatile performer, and an artist who bridged shifting racial politics. This long-overdue biography of Davis deftly depicts a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory blazed across the major flashpoints of American society from the Depression through the 1980s. Hudson Valley Premiere Shelter - Tuesday, April 17, 1:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Eran Riklis. Israel, 2018. Drama. 93 minutes. English, Hebrew and Arabic, with subtitles In this thriller, Naomi, an Israeli Mossad agent, must protect Mona, a Lebanese

informant, forcing them to share a German safe house. As the women’s relationship becomes more intimate, they are exposed to the threat of terror that is engulfing the world around them. Hudson Valley Premiere The Testament - Wednesday, April 25, 2018 1:30 PM. Regal Cinemas. Directed by Amichai Greenberg. Israel, 2017. Drama. 96 minutes. Hebrew with subtitles “ A dedicated and principled Orthodox historian is leading a legal battle against Holocaust deniers in Austria when he discovers a family secret that shakes his faith, but not his commitment to the truth. This sharp thriller depicts an honorable man caught in a moral quandary which could ruin his personal and professional life. Winner of Best Film Award, Haifa International Film Festival. Hudson Valley Premiere

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Skin Center Dermatology uses advanced body scanner for early detection of skin cancers

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Did you know that 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year in the U.S.? Approximately 178,000 of those cases will involve melanomas and 9,400 people will die this year of skin cancer. It is the most prevalent cancer diagnosed in the U.S. The Skin Center Dermatology Center located at 200 East Eckerson Road in New City is laser focused on early detection. If the lesion is detected early it can be excised. If ignored the cancer can become very serious. It can become a melanoma which is aggressive and life threatening. Dr. Peter C. Friedman, MD, told us: “Here at the Dermatology Center we do a lot of skin checks. We always ask the patient what’s new, what’s changing on their skin. When you are dealing with melanomas (serious skin cancer) you have to look for the ABCD&E of skin cancer detection to determine if it’s a melanoma, asymetry, border, color, diameter and evolution.

“If it is changing and evolving you can make a determination. Now with 21st Century technology our Body Scanner can take a full body scan and we can magnify lesions that we suspect may be melanomas.” Dr. Friedman added: “With the Body Scan we can do a full body time lapsed photography and produce a mole map. We can reduce biopsies and scarring and compare any changes that have taken place since your last scan. “We have paper albums of electronic images that we can analyze. With the older system you had to make separate appointments, now everything can be done in one appointment. With the new Body Scan and Digital Dermascopy we can perform harmless and easy checks for everybody. “These 21st Century tools have increase the efficacy of detecting harmful lesions and reduced the number of biopsies and scarring.” Dr. Friedman continued: “By using the Body Scan and Digital Dermascopy we

The Advanced Body Scan. Renowned dermatologist, Dr. Peter C. Friedman, MD is the author of over 40 research papers and his work is cited in top dermatology textbook with Registered Nurse Jennifer, who operates the Body Scanner. can follow our patients lesions. We can there. Think about college students who types of dermatology problems and skin see if there has been any changes in the have an acne breakout. We can obtain an conditions. features of these lesions. image and communicate with our patient If you have vascular lesions, rosacia, “The only suspicious factor is change for appointments, refills and other mat- acne, acne scars, or age spots, warts and and we can see it right away. This way we ters.” any inflammation of the skin cells call the can avoid biopsies and other side effects The Skin Center Dermatology Group warm and caring staff at The Skin Center of change is a medical and surgical dermatology Dermatology Group at 845-352-0500 or “It is even possible to do Telederma- practice that has aided tens of thousands visit their web site at www.skincenterdtology or Telemedicine to improve patient of patients by offering state-of-the-art erm.com. access without the patient being physically comprehensive dermatological care for all

St. Dominic’s dinner raises over $1.25 million More than 1,000 leaders of New York City’s business and labor industry came together to celebrate and raise money for Saint Dominic’s Family Services, a nonprofit organization that helps special needs children, adolescents and adults lead productive lives. The dinner raised over $1.25 million for the 140-year-old community organization. “The continued support of the business and labor industry has truly been critical to our organization,” said Judy Kydon, President & CEO of Saint Dominic’s. “With their generous support, we are able to keep children safe from abuse and neglect and enable children and adults with mental health and developmental challenges to live fulfilling, independent lives.” Hosted by the Friends of Saint Dominic’s, the organization’s foundation arm, the dinner also honored three industry leaders who have especially made a difference to the Saint Dominic’s community. John DeLollis, executive director of the Association of Wall Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of New York, was presented with the Francis J.P. McHale Memorial Award for a professional whose life is distinguished by the qualities that identified Frank McHale: professionalism, personal integrity and generosity to those less fortunate in our society. Lorenzo Vascotto, managing director at VVA Project Managers & Consultants, received the Victory Award, which honors an outstanding leader whose efforts and dedication are a source of inspiration and encouragement to people, and whose commitment to the dignity of the family, and people whose lives have been overshadowed and limited by misfortune, has stood as a model of accomplishment, love and charity. Susan Boyle, managing partner at HLW International, received a new award introduced this year: The Eileen Marie White Community Award. This award will

From left: Lee Zaretzky President, Ronsco Inc.; Mike Richter, Former NY Ranger, Dinner Master of Ceremonies; John DeLollis, Executive Director, Assoc. of Wall-Ceiling & Carpentry Industries of NY; Eugene P. White, Principal, Structure Tone, Dinner Chairman; Sister Margaret Flood, President, Friends of Saint Dominic’s.

Mike Richter, Former NY Ranger; Susan Boyle, Managing Partner, HLW International; Chatham White; Carmel Nardella; Eugene P. White, Principal, Structure Tone, Dinner Chairman; Judith Kydon, President/ CEO, Saint Dominic’s Family Services; Sister Margaret Flood, President, Friends of Saint Dominic’s.

be presented annually to a woman who continues to honor the tradition of female leadership in community service. “It is inspiring to see our industry come together in such a big way, year after year, for such a great cause,” says Eugene Peter White, dinner chairman of the Friends of Saint Dominic’s and a principal at Structure Tone. “Particularly this year, when

Kevin Gold, Managing Director & Partner, VVA Project Management & Consultants; Mike Richter, Former NY Ranger; Lorenzo Vascotto, Managing Director of VVA Project Management & Consultants; Eugene P. White, Principal, Structure Tone, Dinner Chairman; Sister Margaret Flood, President, Friends of Saint Dominic’s; Judith Kydon, President/CEO, Saint Dominic’s Family Services.

we’re celebrating Saint Dominic’s 140th year of providing critical social services, it is more rewarding than ever to see what a difference this event makes to helping the organization and its mission.” This year marked 37 years of hosting this fundraising dinner. Since 1995 the dinner has raised almost $22 million for Saint Dominic’s.

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Expanding Hudson Valley Audiology holds an Open House

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Rockland’s own Hudson Valley Audiology Center located at 11 Medical Park Drive, suite 205, in Pomona has officially opened the doors to its newly expanded office! Dr. Jeffrey Shannon, owner and director of Hudson Valley Audiology Center and his talented staff of patient care coordinators and expert audiologists held a celebratory expansion open house on, January 25. More than 100 patients, colleagues and community members joined the festivity. While enjoying refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, guests were able to tour the new amenities and enjoy hands-on demonstrations of myriad hearing and balance technology that Hudson Valley Audiology has to offer, including Bluetooth compatible devices, cochlear implants, invisible hearing aids and Videonystagmography (VNG) equipment which is used to test balance disorders. In addition to a more comfortable and spacious waiting area, as well as sateof-the-art testing rooms and equipment, Hudson Valley Audiology Center’s office expansion offers an exciting new collaboration with the doctors of ENT Faculty Practice who will be utilizing space to offer expert ear, nose and throat health care services to the community. The talented ENT Faculty Practice doctors who will be treating patients in the spacious suite 205 were also in attendance for guests to meet and greet. Dr. Steven Hemmerdinger, MD, treats general otolaryngology patients with a special attention to sinus disease, head and neck surgery and rhinology. Dr. Tali Lando, MD, manages a variety of otolaryngological disorders for pediatric to adolescent patients with special interest in airway disorders as well as

Above: Timothy McGowan, ENT Faculty Practice Executive Director, speaks to the audience.

Dr. Jeffrey Shannon cuts the ribbon to his expanded collaboration with ENT Faculty Practice.

Dr. Jeffrey Shannon, owner and Director of Hudson Valley Audiology Center with his staff: Dr. Angela Loavenbruck, Ed.D., FAAA, Dr. Sophia Patrikas, Au.D., FAAA and Dr. Farah Dubaybo, Au.D., FAAA. congenital neck masses. Dr. David Merer, MD, specializes in medical and surgical treatment of various ear, nose and throat disorders within the pediatric to adolescent population. Timothy McGowan, ENT Faculty Practice executive director introduced himself to the community and spoke about how the collaboration of ear, nose and throat doctors and audiologists under one roof of

services “will allow patients to be treated close to home, maintaining the continuity of care of their primary doctors, and reducing the stress and cost of traveling for expert ENT care.” At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Dr. Angela Loavenbruck, associate director and founder of what is now known as Hudson Valley Audiology Center, spoke briefly about her pride in the integrity of quality

hearing health care and treatment that began when she first opened the doors of her audiology practice in 1975 and continues to be upheld as Hudson Valley Audiology grows and expands to best serve the community. At the culmination of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, champagne was served, raffle prizes (including a 55 inch flatscreen HD television) were awarded and a few patients requested the opportunity to share their experience and the positive impact that becoming a patient of Hudson Valley Audiology Center has had on their lives. Dr. Shannon summed up: “We are committed to providing the Hudson Valley region with the best, most innovative and experienced Audiology Center in the area. With this new working relationship, we are delighted to offer all services necessary for our patients to maintain the utmost care of their hearing, balance, tinnitus, and ENT health in one expedient location. “Better hearing is our passion to create an improved way of life and we are grateful to serve the Hudson Valley community.” For an appointment please call 845367-7485. You can access their web site at HudsonAudiology,com

Food lovers rave about the Upper Nyack Grill

Story/Photos: Tom Riley “This is one of the best restaurant in the Nyack area,” says one local foodie. “My husband ordered the Bone-in Rib Eye Steak which rivals any similar Steak House in the country. “The French Fries are perfection and the Mac & Cheese is creamy and delicious. I ordered Cajun Shrimp Scampi which is mind blowing. The sauce is wonderful and it isn’t very spicy. “My husband always orders the Junior Chocolate Fudge Cake for dessert which is a dense chocolate layer cake and it’s rich and delicious. The piece they serve is enormous and the server, May, who is not only great at her job, but very charming. I honestly can’t think of anything negative to say about this place. Go see for yourself,” said Robin S. of Nyack. People are giving thumbs up for the outstanding barbecue, extra large portions and great pub food served in the Upper Nyack Grill. Robert Waxtel is the Owner/Chef/ Manager of the Hudson Valley’s hottest new restaurant. “I’ve been in the restaurant business a long time,” he told us. “I own Rockland Pinball in Nanuet so the kids enjoy playing with the machines in our family friendly restaurant. We’ve been here seven months and I did a full gut renovation. “We serve Classic New American Fare which includes House Smoked Barbecue and Southern Comfort Food made from scratch. We have gluten free options, craft neers on tap, vegan and vegetarian options.

Nathanial and May welcome you to Nyack’s hottest new restaurant, The Upper Nyack Grill

“dWe also serve Blackboard Specials, like Fresh Cod, Trout, and Prime Strip Steak. We only serve the best quality meats. Since we opened 7 months ago we’ve gotten lots of repeats and regulars enjoying our delicious food and great staff,” said Robert. “The Happy Hour in the Bar is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6pm. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday it is from 11:30-6pm. We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm10pm and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am-till closing. “Some of our most requested entrees

include BBQ Rib Platter, BBQ Rib & Chicken Platter, Half Chicken Platter, North Atlantic Salmon, Catfish, Cajun Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Breast. “Our Carolina Pulled Pork Sliders, Loaded Macaroni and Cheese and Buffalo Shrimp are also in demand. People also love our Pizza Special which has Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions, Fresh Mozzarella, Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil and Aged Balsamic.” Jim Flanagan, a regular who lives nearby, said: “The food is excellent, there is lots of parking with Hudson River views, good prices and big portions.”

Their Family Meal Night Barbecue Dinner Takeouts offered on Tuesday and Wednesday feeds a family of 4-6. It includes a Full Rack of BBQ Ribs, One Whole Chicken, Pulled Pork, Macaroni & Cheese, House Salad, Cole Slaw and Bread. Starting in mid March or April they will be serving Brunch so stay tuned. The Upper Nyack Grill is located at 327 North Highland Avenue in Upper Nyack. You can call them to order Takeouts at 845-353-4444. You can access their web site at www.ung327.com or www.uppernyackgrill.com.

Deborah Shae Javier, owner of Shae Interior Design.

From selecting a sofa...to a single room makeover...to a complete home renovation...

Bridal suite at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie.

Shae Interior Design will bring your vision to life By Nadine Moroch Schneider Updating your decor with simple things like bright new throw pillows or a new paint color can make all the difference in setting the mood of an interior space. But what if you need something more? Enter Deborah Shae Javier, owner of Shae Interior Design—known throughout the Hudson Valley for her inspired residential, commercial, retail and hospitality interiors. Deborah is a C.I.D., a Certified Interior Designer, uniquely qualified to plan, design and supervise interior construction projects for clients who need space planning in addition to beautiful and functional interior design. To become a Certified Interior Designer, you must meet NYS education requirements, pass the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design) exam, and have at least two years of experience working in the field. As a licensed and certified C.I.D. Deborah

Moody masculine library. manages all aspects of a client’s construction-related planning and design including: pre-construction consulting, design proposals, budgeting, schematics, 3-D renderings, contracts, project management and scheduling, contractor supervision, materials specifications and sourcing—and helping clients select the four F’s: Finishes, Fixtures, Furniture and Fabrics. “Interior design is more than just creating a beautiful space. It’s about creating a 3-dimensional space and floor plan that accommodates the client’s needs,” says Deborah. “I’ve done everything from remodel

a bathroom for an aging couple to improve safety and accessibility, to a complete home design from the ground up. “The best part of my job is the time I spend just chatting with clients to get a good understanding of their space requirements, as well as their unique style and vision… then, working together through each step of the process to bring that vision to life.” “Deborah has such a keen eye and appreciation for architectural detail,” says one happy client. “We were nervous about the restoration of our historic home, but having Deborah help us select the best materials, and be on site to manage the project and su-

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Moroccan fixture to set the mood at Sol Ful Yoga, Monroe, NY. pervise the contractors not only made for a smooth renovation, it gave us peace of mind throughout the process.” “Something just wasn’t quite right in our family room,” says another Shae Interior Design client. “Deborah suggested that we replace the sofa and rearrange the floor plan a bit. Voila! A simple, inexpensive fix made all the difference in the functionality of the room. She’s incredible!” Whether your living space needs a spectacular, one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, a facelift or a complete redesign, Shae Interior Design will provide you with a beautiful, cohesive design plan that’s within your budget. “One advantage of working with an Interior Designer is that we have access to thousands of vendors for creative furniture, fixtures and fabrics at designer pricing,” adds Deborah. “We may be able to get something you never thought you would be able to afford at a very reasonable price.” “Deborah is so incredibly approachable, friendly and responsive, it was an absolute pleasure to work with her on our new addition,” adds another client. “She made recommendations we never thought of, and were excited to include in our plan. She also thought of every last detail, from a fireplace that serves as a focal point right down to the lighting design. The new great room is fantastic! It’s become ‘the’ gathering place in our home.” Have a room in your home or office that could use a makeover? Thinking about a renovation or addition? Give Deborah at Shae Interior Design a call before you start your planning! 845-837-2533 or deborah@ shaeinteriors.com

Realtor Michel Henry.

Where can you find a penthouse for sale in the Hudson Valley for $395,000? Story: Tom Riley Michel Henry, one of the most prolific realtors at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh is fielding calls left and right from couples from New York City and the Hudson Valley who have heard about a penthouse for sale for $395,000. This rare Penthouse at The Meridien Complex is located at the Gateway to the Village of Suffern. It’s the home you’ve been waiting for -- luxury and stress-free living at The Meridien. The Meridien is one of Suffern’s most desirable buildings and it offers full amenities like an enclosed heated garage with 2 spots, extra storage space, a community room with a full kitchen and equipment for your party needs. The condo has a sun deck, elevator, intercom security and an outdoor in-ground pool and hot tub just in time for the summer season. You will be filled with warmth the moment you walk into your penthouse at The Meridien located at 3 Cross Street,

Unit 408. It has two bedrooms, two full baths and upgraded hard wood flooring and beautifully upgraded moldings add even more class. The condo has an elegant gourmet kitchen with upgraded maple cabinets and granite countertops. The spacious master bedroom with a master bath and tiled flooring also has a walk-in closet. The condo besides having another bedroom, has an additional loft on the second floor. Also included in the amenities are a cooktop, dishwasher, garage door opener and remote, oven/range, microwave, refrigerator, central air and shades/blinds. The location of the building lends itself to convenience with close proximately to NJ’s Bergen County, NYC bus and rail transportation, shops, restaurants, farmer’s markets, movies, theater and lots more. The Penthouse Condo is listed for $395,000. Michel Henry is an extraordinary realtor. Camila R. was so impressed with him she said, “I’m so grateful for having worked with Michel. He is the most caring, professional, productive, reliable agent I have ever met. “He loves what he is doing, he listens and understands and welcomes you with a great smile and a good heart. He found the perfect home for my family and all the while staying within our budget. I think he is the best real estate agent I’ve ever met.” You can visit Michel Henry at his office at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. He’ll be glad to give you a tour of The Meridien located at 3 Cross Street, Unit 408 in Suffern. You can call Michel on his Cell at 845-381-2555 or at the Office at 845-3589440. You can Email him at Michel@ baerhomes.com. Using the local and global marketing power of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh Michel not only finds you a home but a community and lifestyle you will treasure for your family. You can visit Michel’s web site at MichelHenry. raveis.com.

Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan receives rave reviews for its cuisine

Story: Tom Riley Joe, a retired lawyer has this to say about Vicolo Ristorante. “The food here is wonderfully consistent, of high quality and the service is impeccable. It’s the reason why I come here so often.” “I love Vicolo because the food is fabulous and because of Neil Dankman’s singing and his personality. He has a unique voice and can sound similar to Bobby Darin, Elvis, Sinatra and Willie Nelson, as well as others,” said a customer. Everywhere you go people people are talking about the amazing cuisine served at this Zagat rated restaurant in Old Tappan, NJ. Rocklanders and people from Bergen County are flocking to the fine Italian dining spot found tucked into the popular Bi-State Plaza Shopping Center. Whether your taste is traditional or avant-garde, this gem of a restaurant with its palate pleasing lunches and dinners will have you singing its praises. Benny Qosaj is the owner of Vicolo and two other restaurants, II Vicolo in Livingston, NJ, and Limoncello in Waldwick, NJ. Benny told us: “My restaurants are successful because all my chefs are sent to me by my father who owns II Vicolo in Torino, Italy. “These great chefs with their secret Italian recipes passed down through the ages make us successful, especially when you offer great service, delicious food, plus wonderful entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 7:30pm-11pm. Many newspapers and magazines

Above: Owner Benny Qosaj in his delightful Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan.

Some of the delicious creations at Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan, NJ. have written articles praising the cuisine, ambiance and hospitality of the staff at Vicolo. Here is what Zagat said, “The many specialties continue to be creatively presented and professionally served. Lobster and Shrimp in Brandy Cream Sauce & Gnocchi along with Zuppa di Risotto Pescatora are luscious. “Veal Chop Fiorentina followed by spinach, mozzarella and Marsala wine will ensure the success of Cupid’s arrow when you go for a romantic dinner.” Vicolo Ristorante has the warmth, charm and friendliness of your favorite neighborhood spot. It is a destination de-

light for all ages, families, romantic couples and music lovers, especially on weekends. Everybody loves their Buy One Get One Free Dinners Sunday through Thursday, especially families. Benny commented: “We have a tremendous wine list, an extensive menu and an express lunch menu at $9.95. “We offer an Early Bird Dinner Special from 4-6pm for $15-$19.95. We also have a catering menu and 15% off your take out. “We are available for private parties and any kind of special occasion or corporate event. Just call me at 201-497-8777 and I’ll take care of everything,” said Benny.

Some of the most requested entrees are ORATA, pan-seared fish, over arugula, balsamic truffle oil wine sauce. Another favorite is Homemade Tagliolini Norma which is eggplant, fresh tomatoes, basil and ricotta cheese.. People love Vicolo’s Rack of Lamb, a mustard and herbs crusted rack of lamb. Then there is their Rib Eye Steak, another favorite with spinach and fried onion rings. Vicolo Ristorante is located at 20 22A Bi-State Plaza, 216 Old Tappan Road in Old Tappan, New Jersey. Call them at 201-497-8777 or access their web site at www.vicoloristorante.com.

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Procore Physical Therapy located at 704 Executive Blvd, Suite H in Valley Cottage has returned thousands of patients to full recovery from injury. With state-of-the-art exercise equipment generously spaced throughout a large, clean environment, ProCore Physical Therapy offers the best possible treatment to patients ranging in age from 9 years old to 90-years-young for a variety of conditions. This integrated orthopedic and sports rehabilitation facility has experienced great success throughout the Hudson Valley because of its extraordinary staff. Greg Stemkowski, MSPT CSCS, PES, co-owner, says: “Each of our physical therapists have over 20 years experience and have varied skill sets. “They have good clinical judgment, know how and when to progress and are aggressive at the end of the rehab using manual exercise based therapy. Most important we are Certified by The Hospital for Special Surgery and are a member of The Rehabilitation Network Certified by The Hospital for Special Surgery.

People choose Procore Physical Therapy because it is certified by the Hospital for Special Surgery “It’s your choice where to go for physical therapy. Why not choose the best, ProCore Physical Therapy in Valley Cottage.” Greg has over 20 years of experience and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist as well as a performance enhancement specialist. His expertise in biomechanical analysis made the Titleist Performance Institute Certify him as a golf fitness instructor. Greg and co-owner Steve McCune, PT, MPT started ProCore in 2003 and now have four offices throughout the County. Steve is known throughout the Hudson Valley for helping people recover from joint replacement surgery. John Fahy, DPT, OCS has been in orthopedic physical therapy practice for over 6 years. After serving in the Navy for 4 years he graduated from San Diego State University and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia Uni-

versity in 2008. He enjoys working with people of all ages and levels of ability and is committed to providing every patient with the highest quality of care. Judith Greeley, PT has over 25 years of clinical experience in orthopedics and sports related injury, as well as post operative rehabilitation. She also has extensive experience with geriatric strengthening and conditioning and fall risk assessment and prevention. She also trained as the athletic trainer for the men’s hockey team at the University of Scranton where she is a graduate of the Physical Therapy Program. Charles Eubanks is a Licensed Physical Therapist and a graduate of SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse in 1991. He has worked with developmentally disabled children. He has completed a wide range of Continuing Education Courses in

Steve McCune (left) and Greg Stemkowski, co-owners of ProCore Physical Therapy, LLC in Valley Cottage and three other locations. They are endorsed and certified by the Hospital For Special Surgery

From left:

Andrew Pereira, Charles Eubanks , John Fahey, and Judith Greeley.

techniques for mobilization and treatment of the spine and peripheral joints. He has adopted the philosophies of many of the Australian therapists and the Institute of Manual Therapy in Connecticut. Andrew Pereira is a Licensed Physical Therapist who has his Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree from Manhattan College in Biology and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Dominican College. He has 10 years

experience in working in the Outpatient Orthopedic setting, focusing on individualized patient centered treatments to help achieve therapeutic goals. The talented and experienced team at ProCore Physical Therapy work with many insurance companies including Medicare. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your choice where to go for Physical Therapy, go to the best, ProCore Physical Therapy in Valley Cottage. Call

Kim at 845-268-7800 to arrange an appointment or Email them at Procorevc@ optonline.net. You can visit their web site at www.procorept.com. You can call the Blauvelt Office for an appointment at 845-680-2673. The Tappan Office can be reached at 845-8482506 and the Pearl River Office can be contacted for an appointment by calling 845-589-0556.

Bon Giovanni in Nanuet is rated one of the best local restaurants

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Here’s what a local food fan told us about the wonderful Bon Giovanni Restaurant in Nanuet. “Sam Mussa is back at this casual, delicious Italian restaurant. I loved this place when it was in Ramsey, NJ. and we were sad when it left. “But it is even better now. There is plenty of parking, outdoor eating in the spring and summer and a full bar. “It has the same good pricing with a nice salad on the house and it only gets better from there. Our meal started with great hot bread. “Our swordfish was cooked blackened and still juicy. The broccoli and mashed potatoes were tasty. The chicken parm was tender and served with a side of pasta. Service was perfect, a pace you can enjoy and not feel rushed. There was no room for dessert this time. “A good strong Espresso finished off the meal. We’ll be back even though Nanuet is not around the corner.” Customers Sean and Susan gave Bon Giovanni five stars on Yelp. Trip Advisor was even more effusive in its praise of Bon Giovanni. They gave them their highest rating. Here is what Mariana C. said about Bon Giovanni. “This is the best restaurant. A really delicious meal. I recommend the calamari sweet spice and avocado. The Tuna Tartare and the Fettuccine was amazing. I love this place and Sam Mussa. He is a lovely person and I’ll be back soon.” Ever since Sam and Luigi, his partner/ owner tweaked the menu, Chef George, Sam’s longtime culinary genius has earned praise from every corner. Vincent and his brother Victor, who are

From left: Mary, Sam, Bambi (owner of Nanuet’s Kelly’s Tavern), and Vincent at Bon Giovanni.

Sam Mussa is a friendly welcoming host at Bon Giovanni Restaurant in Nanuet. Luigi’s sons are waiter/managers. Sam told us: “We welcome private parties, wedding showers, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. “People love our specialty cocktails and Happy Hour with great wines and craft Beers on Tap. Our fabulous desserts are all homemade. We are open Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am -10pm, Saturday we open at

5pm-11pm and Sunday from 4pm-9pm.” Some of the most popular entrees include Hot Antipasto (artichoke hearts, stuff mushrooms, eggplant rollatini, shrimp, mussels and clams). Grilled Swordfish over Spinach and Potatoes, New York Grilled Steak (1 lb) with Mushroom, Broccoli & Potatoes, and Surf and Turf. People really enjoy the Lobster Tails Bon Giovanni (lobster tail with pink bran-

Left: Blackened Fettuccini with Sea Scallops & Shrimp. Lower left: Tuna Tartare

Sam and Vincentshow off their splendid menu.

dy cream sauce au gratin) & Broiled Salmon. They also have amazing kids specials. Their lunch specials for people on the go are a hot item. They include Homemade Lasagna Bolognese, Cheese Ravioli with Marina Sauce and this comes with Soup, Salad or French Fries. Their Sandwich Wraps like Chicken, Meatball & Eggplant Parmigiana come

with a choice of Soup, Salad or French Fries. All Lunch Specials are only $10.95. Stop by Bon Giovanni and introduce yourself to Sam, Vincent or Victor and they will give you the Royal Treatment. Let them know about your upcoming Special Event and they will take care of all your needs. From the first sip of wine to the last bite of that homemade Cheesecake you will

grow to love the ambiance, delicious food and staff at Bon Giovanni located at 149 Main Street in Nanuet. You can call them at 845-624-2060 or Email them at dine@bongiovannirestaurantnanuet.com. You can access their web site at www.bongiovannirestaurantnanuet. com to make a reservation.

Ask Adam & Associates - a new breed in real estate

Story by Tom Riley Photos by Andy Sprauer It was February 2nd, 12:30pm, a frigid Friday afternoon. We all departed the Nyack office of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh at 11:30am, following the “A-Team.” I had the privilege of getting a ride from their associate agent/insurance broker/photographer, Andy Sprauer, and we all were headed to Greenwood Lake. Adam and Sid said we were driving to an unusual destination on the lake, soon to my discovery that this will be the team’s most unique listing to date. Never could I imagine such a breathtaking stone property, surrounded by cottages, with the largest amount of lake frontage (260 feet) on the entire lake – only equal to Derek Jeter’s property. The compound was commissioned by JP Morgan in the early 1900s, built by the finest stone masons from Italy, as a gift for his organist. We parked and out of 3 cars, 6 brilliant young minds, with beautiful smiles, briskly walked to the door to be greeted by the owner, John. Directing us to the great room with a massive fire we learned that John spent the last decade painstakingly restoring this astounding residence. As we warmed up by the fire, peering over the iced Greenwood Lake, I took out my notepad and started interviewing the

From left: Reed Tighe, Frank Petruccelli, Adam Blankfort (sitting), Petruccelli, Sid Goto, Ryan Paige and Brett Thompson.

Adam Blankfort.

team. Not just any team, but a group that is clearly determined to become the next generation masters of their market. Rivertown Magazine has seen revolutionary changes since it began covering Adam Blankfort’s crusade to disrupt the real estate industry, which recently led to the formation of a new band of brothers, “Ask Adam & Associates.” I am always excited when Adam invites me to take a look at a hot new listing. They are always unique and many times upon arrival, I learn they have been sold in a number of days, most of

the time to their own clients! Adam is proud that his team’s average days on market during the past year has been only 36 days. With the team recently selling a house in a matter of hours and another in less than a week, this statistic is expected to drop even lower. The last million dollar home we featured in our February issue in Palisades, sat on the market for almost a year when listed with another agency, this team sold it in less than a day for almost full asking price! Nearly 75% of the team’s unique homes I covered have been sold before the issue of Rivertown hit the stands. How is this possible? I decided to find out first hand by interviewing the entire squadron, who complement one another like a perfect puzzle. In the past year alone, the “Ask Adam” Team has sold more than 50 properties, many of them luxury properties fetching premium prices. For example, one of their recent unique properties in Stony Point, “The Vogue Mansion,” broke national real estate records with 150 showings in the first two weeks and received over 20 offers well over the asking price. The team represented both the buyer and seller, which is very typical for this group, since they market properties in a way that others can’t replicate. It’s not

The setting of the article and one of the team’s upcoming listings in Greenwood Lake. Imagine 260 degrees of lake frontage!

“The Great Room” of the soon to be finished Greenwood Lake listing.

just the way the group utilizes the technology they patented, its the way they can connect with buyers and sellers and market a real story behind any house. One of the most impressive things about this team is the way they conduct their interactive listing presentation. Prospective sellers are shown in real time, how many “Best Fit Buyers” they have, using a patented algorithm that ranks buyers on a score from 1-100, based on the criteria of the prospective house . The team’s current database consists of 53,000+ buyers searching for Rockland, Orange & Bergen County homes, and they consistently land an impressive additional 600 buyers per month on just one of their websites, www.baerhomes. com.

Their other popular site, www.raveis. com, gets over 12,000,000 unique buyers each year searching for homes in the Northeast exclusively. These young marketing masters are highly tech savvy and use live video technology such as Facebook Live to reach a new audience of buyers, leveraging the power of William Raveis’ 4,000+ agents, including their Manhattan brokers, by inviting them to tune in during the team’s broker open house tours. In an industry comprised of thousands of agents servicing the river towns alone, a majority of brokers continue to utilize stale methods that no longer reach the masses. Adam told us: “Old traditional methods of real estate don’t work anymore. Thanks to our hyper targeted patented marketing, we are able to take over list-

ings that have been with other brokerages for a year, sometimes two, and literally sell them within a day. “The aforementioned Palisades listing in the February issue is just one of these examples. We told the owner that we would utilize the dozen William Raveis offices in Westchester and initially target potential buyers across the river. After creating buzz and shooting a live video, we had an appointment from a Westchester buyer the next day. “Within a few hours, the same house that sat on the market for a year with another agency, was sold at a premium.” Adam added: “My background in technology and digital marketing started when I was 10 years old. Building websites, fixing computers, and resolving other technical challenges led to the creation of the “Ask Adam” name. “Everyone I knew, from students, teachers, parents, to co-workers, would call on me to fix whatever technological issues they were having. I still get calls from former employers asking how to solve these dilemmas. My experience with technology comes from a myriad of start up companies and other work in the entertainment industry. “One of my music friends invented and patented a wearable pin music player, called Playbutton. Intrigued, I suggested we reposition the product by having a well known artist like Justin Bieber wear the thing. Shortly thereafter I setup a meeting with Scooter Braun, Justin’s manager, who ended up buying the company. “Fast forward years later, now supporting the family business, I bring that

Some “Coming Soon” listings of Ask Adam & Associates

Greenwood Lake, NY.

Cortland Manor, NY.

New City, NY.

same out-of-the-box marketing to our listings. Another one of our recent marketing successes came about after selling “The Vogue Mansion.” Having built a relationship with the sellers, they entrusted us to organize an estate sale of family heirlooms that any estate company would dream of selling. Taking this on ourselves, our viral marketing brought over 1,500 people to the sale which gave the owners additional funds and helped clear out the property in just two weekends” said Adam. So how has this team evolved? Adam has assembled a dynamic team of marketing and technology gurus who are passionate and want to do things that no other agents are doing. As you may know from past issues, Adam Blankfort’s family owns four real estate offices throughout Rockland, Orange and Bergen Counties, but the team covers all of New York and New Jersey and are expanding into new territories such as Westchester, NYC, and even Greenwich, CT. Adam added: “One of our buyer leads from NYC is looking for a home in Piermont. The buyer is a business partner of Tommy Hilfiger and has been searching for homes in the area for three years (viewed 582 homes online & logged into baerhomes.com 801 times). He first heard the name ‘William Raveis’ after our luxury properties division sold Tommy Hilfiger’s Connecticut estate. “After meeting with the team on numerous occasions, it was time to get his three story NYC penthouse ready to sell and he is enlisting our team along with

our NYC Raveis associates.” Adam continued: “Our team’s dynamic background and interests complement each other so well, each personality we have caters to different types of clientele and I help orchestrate who is best served where. Most importantly, we are having fun doing what we do best.” One of the first like-minded people Adam met in the real estate space is now his best friend, Sid Goto. Sid started the team with Adam a year ago. “People weren’t prepared to see how we were going to change the real estate industry, offering a new level of service for both buyers and sellers alike. “They were used to conventional realtors who would do many open houses and seemed content when they had a house shown 20 times a year. Our goal is to get at least 20 showings during the first week of a listing. “I was amazed at Adam’s ability to capture highly-qualified buyer and seller leads and we’ve been averaging about 550-600 buyers per month, without having to do an open house. We knew we needed to expand by finding like-minded individuals who exert the same passion and care we have for our clients. “I love hearing the initial reaction from our seller clients as we conclude a listing presentation, they generally have the same message, ‘I met with a few realtors and haven’t seen anything like this before. You guys have a completely different strategy.’” Sid added: “We concentrate on the buyers we already have within our team’s network and the family of Wil-

liam Raveis, which has 130 offices in the Northeast and over 4,000 agents, including an office in Naples, FL. “William Raveis is #1 in sales in the Northeast and #9 in the US, but more importantly, we are not a franchise, we are a family owned company supporting one another. We assist many of our agents outside the team marketing their unique properties. “When we show our sellers how we have sold homes through unique programs like ‘Raveis Escapes,’ which is a Friday mailing that goes out on behalf of our NYC office to 55,000 prospective buyers who are looking for an “Escape” worthy house less than 1 hour from NYC, they start to see how we are different. “Instead of talking about marketing and leads and why we are the best, like every agent does, we actually show them everything ‘under the hood’ in real time, during our interactive presentation. “If you study our list to sale price over the past year, you will see a majority of our listings sell at or above list price. I especially enjoy abstract and unusual homes and we segment our buyer database accordingly to creatively market these homes. “In fact, where we are sitting now is a perfect example of our marketing reach. The owner discovered the team after hearing about ‘The Vogue Mansion,’ which was hard to miss given the fact that it was the highest trafficked home in the country on Realtor.com during the first week of its debut. “We had it featured on every historic home blog in the nation, and it made

Grand View, NY

the front page of the newspaper twice. Even HGTV contacted us to film a pilot series. We can’t wait to bring that same excitement to this lakefront masterpiece, and all the other unusual homes we have coming out in the pipeline, from River Road, to Cortland Manor.” Ryan Paige, Adam’s childhood friend, was the next to come aboard with sales and marketing skills that stemmed from the fashion industry. Ryan decided to make a career change and got his NY real estate license about a year ago. Ryan was a logical fit to expand the team. Ryan told us: “No one is like Adam. He’s so creative and hardworking. I’ll get calls from him at 11pm asking if I followed up with leads X, Y & Z and he really taught me a lot in such a short period of time. “One of the things that distinguishes our team from the rest is our response time. Every client who shows interest in buying, selling or renting will get a response from us in less than 5 minutes, guaranteed. These days, clients demand instant gratification and our team excels at just that. “Growing up in Montebello, I was happy to assist Adam on numerous properties we listed and sold throughout that area, including the sale of 519 Haverstraw Road, which was listed and sold by our team for full price, after it was on the market with two other agencies for nearly two years. “ Our most recent listing in Montebello went back and forth in negotiations with several offers and the property is closing this month for $25,000 over ask.

Upper Nyack, NY.

“The luxury of getting our listings shown a lot by our fellow Raveis Westchester & NYC agents is invaluable. In fact, over 50% of our showings come from across the river and NYC. “Adam is truly a marketing and technology innovator and I am very fortunate to be an integral part of this team.” Frank Petruccelli was next to join the team, tasked to head special ops and digital marketing, and is now a licensed NJ real estate agent. Adam interviewed over 30 candidates that didn’t impress him enough until he met Frank. Frank had 6 years with Apple in sales, then became an engineer for Apple working in Silicon Valley. Frank worked in other industries developing cutting edge tech projects including camera automated car wash programs and other revolutionary products in the fitness industry. “I joined the team because I was intrigued by a job post I saw looking for an expert tech who wants to change the real estate industry. You don’t normally see real estate job posts ranting about tech. I was planning on eventually getting my NJ real estate license since I have a large family throughout NJ, so, I responded. During the first meeting with Adam, we had instant chemistry and spoke the same language. I knew exactly what he was looking to do and I wanted to help build the new future in real estate. I joined the team the following day. After un-

derstanding the process and developing more efficient ways to market listings, I felt there was one missing component: live video. As the ‘Ask Adam’ team developed, so did the content. “We are the first in our area to reinvent the way agents conduct broker open houses. Many agents operate in their own bubble and don’t always care to travel to see the new inventory. It made total sense to start broadcasting our broker open houses live, inviting all Raveis agents and the entire broker community to tune in to these real life 10 minute video glimpses of our new listings. “Right away, we started to get traction, in fact, most of our videos get over 3,000 views in the first week. After we shoot the live video for the broker community, we share the content using our patented algorithm of ‘Best Fit Leads,’ blasting the video to our targeted buyers who feel like they are getting the first peak of the house ‘before’ it hits the market. “We saw it working when we got a full price offer on a $1.65M house as a result. Sometimes we invite local celebrity guests to join us during the video tours. We can’t wait for everyone to see what we are doing next in terms of video, it’s going to completely change the face of real estate toursv- be sure to follow us on facebook.com/baerhomes to find out” said Frank. One of the most interesting stories

Ask Adam - and get the right answers I heard during our interview was how 10-year consistent top producer Brett Thompson, formerly of Sotheby’s, decided to join the team, after being with the same firm for six years. It was the team’s technology that brought these guys together. Brett is a very experienced realtor selling luxury properties in New York and New Jersey, including large scale bi-coastal transactions, both residential and commercial. “I first had a chance to talk to Adam when we met on an inspection on River Road, he had a buyer who had an accepted offer on my $1.1M listing. I was shocked to hear that the buyer has been an online lead for four years. Adam showed me exactly how he captured him and how he was intelligently incubated for years, looking at 500+ homes, until he found the ideal waterfront location. “After the house went under contract, I decided to reach back out to Adam as I wanted to hear more about what he was doing. He told me he sold nearly 20 homes this past year to online leads and at first I didn’t believe him. “I sat down with Adam and he first told me, ‘We don’t operate like your typical real estate team, this is more like joining a think tank.’ This became clear when he demonstrated how he helped co-develop a lot of the technology. I was sold. Shortly thereafter, he introduced me to this evolving team of young minds who were totally on track to change the course of standard real estate practices. “I wanted to be a part of it. My wife, Marie, who is also an agent, is naturally joining the team as well. I wanted to learn more and joined them on numerous listing presentations, always amazed by the client’s reaction. During my first week with the team, I was given a NJ buyer referral from a Raveis Connecticut office. “The client and I instantly connected and we put in an offer on a $1.2M house in Ramsey, NJ. After we met a few times, and I was getting very comfortable explaining our way of operating, the buyers asked if I would mind coming to

their house in White Plains with Adam to discuss selling it. “Fast forward to our listing presentation, the client was sold on working with us and begged us to meet with his father, who is also a Connecticut agent with William Raveis, to teach some of our strategies. We created an impressive marketing campaign for their house, which they were hoping to sell quickly. “We put the listing live within a week on a Tuesday afternoon. By the following Sunday, we had over 43 showings and 11 offers on the house. Three of the offers were our own clients and we anticipated a bidding war to unfold. Sure enough, at the eleventh hour, we accepted an offer for nearly $50,000 over the asking price. “This wasn’t by chance, but the way we promoted this house in such a short amount of time. It was an amazing thing to witness and that transaction alone has already led to two more listings. “There are a lot of exciting things in store for this team and I am proud to be tasked with the mission of growing the teams’ presence throughout New Jersey.” Reed Tighe is the latest member of “The Ask Adam” team, again, meeting the team through technology. Reed was actually chatting with the baerhomes. com concierge, which is staffed by real people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to converse with prospective clients and pass along pertinent info directly to agents. New to the real estate industry, Reed was looking to join a local firm as he grew up in Blauvelt, but has been working in NYC this past year. Thanks to the chat agent putting Reed in touch with Adam in a matter of minutes, the two met the following day. Reed shares the same passion for real estate and recently obtained his license. “I was looking for a like-minded group to get involved with and after meeting Adam, Ryan, Brett and Sid, I found just what I needed. I am ecstatic to learn and grow with the team, with a focus to expand our commercial presence, alongside Brett, who is a seasoned mentor in the commercial space. I am also look-

ing to establish our roots in property management and also corner the foreclosure market. I have a great network within Rockland County and NYC and I am looking to further expand my connections via William Raveis’ NYC presence.” Clearly, the varied backgrounds and talents of this team are starting to dominate the real estate scene. The record breaking results speak for themselves and it is easy to understand where the success comes from. I frequently cover real estate for Rivertown Magazine and it’s clear to me that the “Ask Adam & Associates” team is unparalleled, they are like the perfect storm of talent. Through the use of patented technology and a great understanding of buyers and sellers alike, the team is proving itself to be the future of real estate in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Stay tuned to see where the team’s ventures take them next as more and more impressive listings come their way. You can contact the “A-Team” at their Nyack office at 97 South Broadway, Nyack, 845-358-9440, or their New Jersey office at 171 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ, 201-750-1100. You can always reach the team 24/7 on their cells, Adam Blankfort: 845-6413255, Sid Goto: 646-765-8622, Ryan Page: 845-825-4778, Frank Petruccelli: 201-925-4346, Brett Thompson: 917902-9951 and Reed Tighe: 845-5486280. If your home requires “all hands on deck,” simply reach the entire team by emailing AskAdam@baerhomes.com or visit www.AskAdamTeam.com. Don’t forget to stay notified of their live video events by liking facebook.com/baerhomes!

Rivertown celebrates Valentine’s Day at Sixty5 on Main in Nyack The latest Rivertown Exchange was held at the beautiful, glittering Sixty5 on Main restaurant in Nyack. It was a wonderful opportunity for advertisers and readers to sample the first-class food. Don’t miss next month’s Rivertown Exchange at Del Arte, in Blauvelt. The date: Wednesday, March 14, from 5.30 to 7.30. Photos: Tom Riley Realtor Michel Henry and his wife, Maggie share a St. Valentine’s Day Drink

Trish Levere and event hostess Rose Lazzara. Sixty5 On Main General Manager, Cliff, Judy (Isaac’s daughter), Isaac Hershko, the owner and Rivertown editor, Phil Bunton. Left: Bonnie Radner and Crucy Riley enjoy the food at Sixty5 On Main. Right: Julian Mostel and Tom Cardullo.

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Jose Cardozo and wife Eileen (center rear) celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with the beautiful cake (above right) , created by Mona Cushnie-Walker (center). That’s Rivertown’s Bunton and wife Candice Boyle on either side of the photo..

Above: Gabriella Chillino and friend Robin. Left: “Uncle” Vito offers a big welcome to the guests at Sixty5 On Main.

Rosalie Sauter was Gabriella’s teacher in high school

Buy...sell...hold...sell...buy...sell! I’m so confused

I’m remined of the role of John Travolta that made him a household name- Vinny Barbarino on “Welcome Back Kotter!” Vinny played a C minus student in a NYC high school who spent more time confused than enthused. His tag line, when in over his head was “I’m so confused!” Have you been of the same feeling when watching the markets look like the escalators in the Palisades Mall - some go up, some go down, and more often than they should, some don’t go anywhere - they just sit dormant as if they were waiting for the almighty to give them their instructions for direction for the day. Clearly, the markets lately have been mind-numbingly crazy. I remember the days when a 20-point swing in any direction was a big day - now we see 20-point swings inside of a 5 second timeframe. For those of you who are busy during the day, doing things like working for a living, it’s not until you see the evening news do you find out how the market did for the day. For those of you enrolled in a 401(k) or other retirement or investment plan, if you dare to check the balances at the end of the day you are ripping your hair out either try-

ing to figure out the market (don’t bother… you can’t) or frantically making changes to your allocation. And then there’s the third choice- reflect back on your original goals and objectives of the investment, and then make your changes accordingly, of you see it necessary. From my experience of close to 35 years in the investment business, smart, calculated thing sometimes gives way to emotional, irrational decisions- far from the original goals of the investment. Do you find yourself second-guessing yourself based on the evening news? While investing includes research, analysis, projections and anything else you want to throw into the equation, it also includes memory. Not the memory of how a certain investment had done in the past (past performance is no indication of future performancefuture performance can never be guaranteed) but the memory of why

you originally made your investment, and the parameters included in the decisions. Sure, there are some instances in life where you must turn to another direction, but is your investment philosophy based on solid, concrete rules you set up for yourself, or is a walk in a Jell-O mold? There are provisions and criteria that usually are utilized for a long term or short-term investment- are you confusing the two? Are you making short term decisions to affect a long-term goal? I’m not saying that market decisions or conditions should be ignored while you pop another Tums in your mouth, but I am saying it’s important to review your original thought process for the portfolio make-up you made at the inception of the account-opening, and review it each time you have second thoughts. I often ask clients to rate their financial risk tolerance from 1 to 10…1 being the least conservative, and 10 being the most. Try it. Where are you on the risk scale? Be honest, and then look at your account statementare they parallel or are they distant? There is no right or wrong when it comes to risk tolerance- it’s different for everybody, and you have the right to yours. I often liken it to a “sleep at night scale.” How much risk are you willing to take on before it causes you to lose sleep at night, waking you up at 2 A.M. in a cold sweat. Perhaps this is a way to equate risk with your level of comfort… are your investments waking you up or night, or keeping you up? If so, a re-evaluation of your risk tolerance may be in your very near future. There are many criteria to include when working on your risk tolerance: the time you have until you need to take withdrawals, tax ramifications, liquidity needs, diversification…and many others that are particular to each and every one of you. The big secret is not to panic. Review your original goals, consult your advisor, and remember…the elevator runs in both directions. Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY and Mesa AZ, helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at 845.369.0016 or email him with your questions at neald@ chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment.com

A couple of years ago we were invited by our friend Bob to join a small group making a red meritage at California Wine Works in Ramsey NJ. That wine turned out to be quite enjoyable and as we open bottles periodically to check in on its development and progress over the years, we continue to be impressed by how well it is ageing. Well, we were invited back for another round of winemaking. Our first experience turned out so well we didn’t hesitate to sign on. This time around we are making a Cabernet Franc Ice Wine (Eiswein in German). This wine sounds lots harder to make than it is for us. Basically, we get the easy part. We start with cold grape juice that just needs a little extra help to develop into that luscious end product. All that hard work has already been done on a night when the temperature has dropped and the grapes have frozen on the vines. The grapes are hand harvested and brought into the winery where they get pressed on the spot. The small amount of very concentrated juice that is extracted becomes the icewine and the frozen water content is tossed along with the skins. Icewine is a dessert wine which was first made in Germany in the early 1800’s.The highly regarded Canadian producer Inniskillin started to make it in 1984. It is luscious with tropical fruit flavors yet has a balance of refreshing acidity.. This wine is sweet but yet not cloying. Ice wine can be enjoyed with dessert or simply become your dessert in a glass. Inniskillin in Canada is a leader in Icewine production. We know from experience they have many acres as we have biked through the vineyards – certainly not in winter but when we could enjoy the warmth of the summer sun! Their main grapes are: Vidal Blanc, Riesling and Cabernet Franc but others are also used such as Ugni Blanc and Seibel. Some Ice wines are just stored in stainless steel tanks while others may have some age in wood barrels for added complexity. So called “Ice Box” wines have been manipulated by the winemaker who has simply harvested ripe grapes and frozen them cryogenically. To make true Icewine the vineyard manager and the winemaker keep a close watch on the temperature. When they know it will drop below twenty degrees, ensuring the grapes will be frozen, they plan on a harvest. Usually this takes place sometime between mid-December and February. Once the harvest begins the grapes are put in insulated containers until they arrive at the winery for the pressing of the frozen grapes. Harvesting by hand and pressing in that cold weather is tough, labor intensive work. The end result is a very small amount of a super concentrated juice, hence the high price tag. For Cabernet Franc icewine the color is generally darker when harvested earlier even though there is no skin contact during fermentation. True icewine, while expensive, is really a treat to be savored in tiny doses!

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If you are thinking of selling your home and want to obtain the best price (and really, who doesn’t?!) focus on presentation, pricing, promotion and property accessibility. Successful sellers invest in preparing and sprucing their home up before putting it on the market. This extra effort helps present your home in its best light and differentiates it from many other homes on the market. When it comes to pricing, sellers are often surprised to learn that approximately 34% of the homes sold in the past year sold at or above their asking price. These homes are thoughtfully priced right from the start. When buyers see your well-presented, well-priced home come on the market they get excited and hurry to see it. More buyers seeing your home can result in multiple offers, driving your selling price up. An aggressive marketing campaign to promote your home is also key. It’s not just being on every website buyers utilize, it is how your home is showcased on these sites – inviting descriptions and enticing pictures go a long way toward capturing buyer interest. And finally, the ability for buyers to see your home easily is important. Homes that are easy to show to potential buyers are often the ones that sell for the best price. So, if you’d like to obtain the best price for your home, remember the 4Ps. With that, here are the homes that sold in the Rivertowns in January. January 2018 Sales in the Rockland County Rivertowns Style Location Address Bedroom BiLevel C. Nyack 6 N Delaware Dr 4 Colonial Nyack 170 N Broadway 4 Cape Cod Nyack 5 1st Ave 3 Condo Nyack 288 High Ave #G1 1 Colonial Piermont 55 Upper Ritie St 3 Condo Piermont 161 Tweed Blvd 2 Condo Piermont 4 W Lawrence Park Dr #4 1 Condo Piermont 8 E Lawrence Park Dr #1 1 Condo Piermont 7 E Lawrence Park Dr #1 1 Colonial Palisades 61 Woods Road 3

Baths 2.1 4 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 3.1

List Price ($) 369,000 649,000 469,000 154,900 675,000 290,000 179,000 165,000 159,000 3,995,000

Sale Price ($) 360,000 625,000 435,000 147,000 642,500 325,000 176,000 162,500 152,000 3,994,625

How is the Rivertown Real Estate Market? January 2018 YTD vs. January 2017 YTD - Single Family Homes New Inventory (the number of homes coming on the market) increased 21.4% (17 YTD 2018 vs. 14 YTD 2017). There was a 14.3% decrease in the number of sales (6 YTD 2018 vs. 7 YTD 2017). The average sales price for homes that have sold decreased 14.3% to $1,063,688. The median sales price decreased 45.6% to $530,000. Overall, the average sales price for homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $477,554, up 0.6% over the same period last year. The median sales price in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $429,000, up 0.5% over the same period last year. January 2018 YTD vs. January 2017 YTD - Condos/Co-ops New inventory (the number of condos coming on the market) decreased 36.4% (7 YTD 2018 vs. 11 YTD 2017). There was an 33.3% increase in the number of sales (4 YTD 2018 vs. 3 YTD 2017). The average sales price of condos that have sold decreased 72.4% to $159,375. The median sales price decreased 73.3% to $157,250. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $208,686, down 15.8% over the same period last year. The median sales price for condos and co-ops in Rockland County (inclusive of the rivertowns) was $189,000 down 26.7% over the same period last year. For questions, comments or to find out what’s happening in your neighborhood, you are welcome to call Donna Cox on 845-6418613.

Blauvelt Free Library ADULT PROGRAMS

Please Note: Major construction should be completed at the Blauvelt Library by the time this is published. Although we are still working on the cabinetry, the Library thanks our many friends and patrons for your patience during our Renovation. Please feel free to stop in for a tour, and mark your calendar for our “Renovation Celebration” on Saturday, June 2. Classic Movie | Tuesday, March 13, 12 pm. Paul Kaufman introduces a free screening of “Saturday Night Fever”, the 1977 film starring John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney, and featuring a sound track that is still a staple of classic rock and dance radio. Coffee and tea are provided, and Linda Kaufman brings tasty baked sweets. Book Chat | Wednesday, March 21 at 7 pm. Educator, Evelyn Murphy presents a lively discussion of a popular book on the third Wednesday of every month. Check with us for March’s title. Books are available at the library circulation desk. Call Evelyn at 845 480-4165 to let us know you’re coming. Meeting of the Board of Trustees | Tuesday, March 27, 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 the session. Coming in April: “Steel Magnolias” at Hunterdon Hills (NJ) Playhouse | Saturday, April 14. Friends of Blauvelt Library invite you to join them at a luncheon performance of the stage play by Robert Harling, based on his experience with his sister’s death. It is a comedy–drama about the bond amongst a group of women in northwest Louisiana. As the title suggests, the “characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel”. Cost is $80, payable to “Friends of Blauvelt Library”, and includes lunch, show and comfortable coach transport. Bus loads at the library at 9 am, lunch is at 11:30 and the show starts at 1 pm. We expect to return to Blauvelt by 5:30 pm. For additional info, call Friends President, Alice Ryan at 845 398-3590. Library number is 845 359-2811. RECURRING YOUTH PROGRAMS

The Guide

Twist ‘n’ Shout Toddler Time | Wednesdays, 10:15 am or 11:15 am | thru February 28. Join Marybeth for stories, puppet play, songs and movement. Registration required at 845 359-2811. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday, 2 - 3 pm. Join Fran or Nicole for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 ½ - 5, in the Children’s Room. Dungeons & Dragons with Larry | Thursdays, 5 to 8 pm. Choose a character, join a group and play with a Dragon Master. Grades 6 - 12. Registration required. T*A*W*K* Teens at Work Klub | Thursday, February 1, 4 pm. Our Teen Advisory Board meets to help plan programs, order media and earn Community Service hours. Grades 6 - 12. Check with Marybeth at 845 359-2811 for many other programs and events scheduled in March .

Finkelstein Library

AARP Tax-Aide will help patrons file income tax returns thru April 16 at the Finkelstein Library. Mondays - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Wednesdays - 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Numbers will be handed out starting an hour before the beginning time. Meditation on the Inner Light on Monday, March 5, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM. Registration required. Come learn the steps to meditation and begin to experience the inner light and a deep source of spiritual nourishment. Facilitated by Dr. Frank Pawlowski, Ed.D, long-time meditator. 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 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM. About My Wife, Abigail Adams, the First Modern American Woman at the Finkelstein Library on Tuesday, March 6, 7 – 8 PM (Snow date: March 13). Registration required. Portrayed by the renowned re-enactor George Baker in full period costume, John Adams talks with admiration, humor and affection about his wife. Abigail Adams helped found the new nation and

raised their son John Quincy Adams to become president. He will relay the stories of their romance, challenges and accomplishments and perform historical songs. Sherlock Holmes, the World’s Most Famous Detective, and his Peculiar Creator Arthur Conan Doyle at the Finkelstein Library on Thursday, March 8, 1 – 3:30 PM. Presented by playwright, author and lecturer Angelo Parra. In this program we’ll glimpse the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the literary and film/TV history of Sherlock Holmes with AV presentations and two episodes of the Granada British TV series featuring Jeremy Brett: The Speckled Band and The Red Headed League. Call Friends of the library at 845-290-8845 and leave your name, phone number, and the program you are attending. The Music Makers at the Finkelstein Library on Sunday, March 11, 2:00PM3:00PM (Snow date: March 18). Rockland County’s senior performers incorporate music and comedy in a tribute to Broadway: a majority of the songs are from Broadway shows. Celebrating the Great Works of Maya Angelou at the Finkelstein Library on Monday, March 12, 7 – 8:30 PM (Snow date: March 19). Registration required. Instructor: Natasha Nurse, Adjunct Professor, Nassau Community College. In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate one of the greatest poets and African-American thinkers of our time. Maya Angelou, has touched the hearts and minds of people of many backgrounds. Wednesday Movie Matinees - March 14 at 1:00 PM – Miami Rhapsody (1995). March 28 at 1:00 PM – The Face of Love (2014). Adult Paint Night at the Finkelstein Library on Thursday, March 15, 7:00 PM 8:20 PM. Registration required. Materials fee: $5.00 (cash only, payable to the instructor on the day of class). Asian Mountain Landscape - Using watercolors, create a beautiful painting of a waterfall cascading over mountains. Defensive Driving Course on Mondays, March 20 & 27, 5:45PM-8:45PM (snow date: April 3). Open to drivers of all ages.

Drivers who complete this ‘ESC’ course are eligible to save 10 percent on their liability, personal injury protection and collision insurance for three years and reduce four points on their driving record. Both sessions must be attended. For more information and to register call Ian Pratstien at 201-522-5892. (Fee: $25) Agatha Christie, the Best-Selling Novelist of All Time, and her Eccentric Detective, Hercule Poirot at the Finkelstein Library on Thursday, March 22, 1 – 3:30 PM. Presented by playwright, author and lecturer Angelo Parra. This program examines the life and multi-faceted work of Agatha Christie and the career of her most popular detective character with AV presentations and the screening of her baffling mystery, Appointment with Death. Call Friends of the library at 845-290-8845 and leave your name, phone number, and the program you are attending. The Schuyler Sisters and the Hamilton Musical on Thursday, March 22, 7:00PM8:30PM. Registration required. Presenter: Rick Feingold. Four daughters of wealthy General Philip Schuyler ran away to elope with rich men. But one, Elizabeth Schuyler, married the penniless orphan and immigrant Alexander Hamilton for love. This program features music from the Broadway musical Hamilton. The Board of Trustees of the Finkelstein Memorial Library will meet on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 PM.

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library

Friday Matinee - All films are shown on our big screen at 1pm. A Wee Bit Irish! A Taste of Ireland on our big screen! March 2: “71”, 100 mins, R. March 9: “The Secret of the Kells”, 75 mins, NR. March 16: “Waking Ned Devine”, 91 mins, PG. March 23: “In the Name of the Father”, 133 mins, R. Spring is in the Air! - Put a spring in your step after you watch these feel good films! April 6: Easter Parade, 103 min, NR. April 13: Singing in the Rain, 103 min, NR. April 20: Silver Linings Playbook, 117 min,

R. April 27: LaLa Land, 128 mins, PG-13. A Cook in My Kitchen – Luck O’ the Irish Thursday, March 1, 7pm. Learn how to make delicious Authentic Irish Stew with beer and Bangers and Mash. Theresa Grimm, chef/owner of A Cook in My Kitchen, LLC, will show you how easy it is to put it all together without needing a Leprechaun. A non-refundable $3 materials fee is due at the time of registration. Mitch Kahn Celebrates – Songs that Won the Academy Award. Sunday, March 4, 2pm. Join HKDPL favorite Mitch Kahn as he plays Oscar winning songs from the 1930s to the 1980s in a show packed with music, nostalgia and anecdotes about the singers, actors, and composers. Music from the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Burt Bacharach, and many more! Morning Meditation with Music & Mindfulness. Mondays, March 5, 23, 29, & 26. Experience the peace of a quiet mind and open heart while being guided through gentle meditations with music & mindfulness. Learn simple tools you can use at home. All levels of experience welcome. Carole Brill, classical pianist, composer, singer and songwriter, has been chanting and meditating for over 30 years and training with great meditation masters of different traditions in the US, Europe, So. American and India. Alicia’s Colors – Paint With Me! Wednesday, March 7, 6:45pm. Join local artist Alicia Benton for a 2-hour workshop where you will be creating a beautiful painting using acrylics. Come in and have fun while learning some simple techniques as you paint. Class size is limited. Registration is required with a $5 materials fee due at time of registration. Individual Resume Workshops Wednesday, March 14 5-7pm. Thursday, April 12 1-3pm. Tuesday, May 8 3-5pm. Tired of your resume? Not getting interviews? Career counselor Eileen Grimm will help you recreate your resume to make it stand out. No matter your experience or what job you’re looking for, there are important “insider tips” you need to know. 30-minute session, by appointment only. Let’s Dance! Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26 April 2, 9, 26 & 23 6:30pm. Have you

ever wanted to learn how to dance? Addicted to Dancing with the Stars? Grab your partner and join us for this exciting 8-part series where you will learn how to Foxtrot, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Waltz and even learn the Twist and the Mashed Potato! Registration is required. Class size is limited to 10 couples. YOU MUST HAVE A PARTNER. Fiddler’s Green - Sunday, March 25 2pm. Fiddler’s Green returns to HKDPL to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as only they can! Listen to traditional Irish songs and pub music as they celebrate Ireland. Hudson Valley UFOs - Wednesday, April 4 6:30pm. Rockland County’s own Linda Zimmerman returns to HKDPL to talk about encounters of the “other” kind – UFOs. Over the years, paranormal investigator and author became interested in UFO sightings in and around the Hudson Valley and began to investigate. She found so many sightings that she wrote two books about her experiences! Join us as she recounts some of her most interesting cases! Jewelry Making with Amy Kanerak - Thursday, March 15 6:30pm. Show off your crafting skills as you create a fun and unique project that you will be proud to show off, a right angle weave square bracelet. Class size is limited, with a $5 non-refundable materials fee due at time of registration. Shira – Mediumship. Thursday, March 8 6:30pm. Learn how Shira developed her psychic abilities and get healing and closure with loved ones who have passed. Registration required. Class size is limited. Registration begins on February 20 for HKDPL cardholders only. Registration for all others, begins on March 1. LIMIT ONE READING PER FAMILY.

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. 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. 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. Pour House Bar & Grill - 102 Main Street, Nyack. (845) 727-7687. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant - 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley - 845-3527808. 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. Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 358-3583. Italian. The 303 Hudson Sport Cafe - 116 Route 303, Tappan. 845-848-2441

The Reef Seafood Restaurant - 587 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845-3597300. 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. 4294354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm

Caterers

Casa Mia Manor House - On & Off Premise Catering. 577 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-4823. Contact: Raffaele Cuomo. www.casamiamanorhouse. com Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center - 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000 Town & Country Caterers - 845-2689291.

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Music

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

Shopping & Business Guide Assisted/Senior Living

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

Attorneys

The Bachman Law Firm - 245 S. Main Street, Suite306, New City. 85-639-3210. Valerie J. Crown - 151 N. Main Street, New City. vcrownlaw@aol.com. 845-708-5900. David Isaacson, Esq.- 130 North Main Street, Suite 104, New City, NY 10956. Ph.: (845) 6383333. Fax: (845) 634-2807. Email: disaa88094@ aol.com. Website: NewCityLaw.com. 9 DeMoya & Associates - 163 South Main Street, New City.845-639-4600. wwwdemoyalaw.com. Gary Lipton, Esq - 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet. 845-624-0100.

Automobiles & Motorbikes

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

Antiques/Collectibles

Colin Holmes Antiques - 87 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-2565.

Banks

Palisades Federal Credit Union - 300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-602-4242.

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 4992080

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

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

Camps /Day Camps

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

Cards & Gifts

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

Carpet/Flooring

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

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.

Computer

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

Conference Centers

Chimney Cleaners

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

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

Chiropractors.

Consignment Stores

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-

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

Construction

Alternative Building Concepts - 845-3655242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555

Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-7352245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Johnny FixIt - www.johnnyfixit.com. 845-2441776. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz. Valerior Contracting, 845-512-8198. Roofing, Siding, Windows. Nyack. WWW.VALERIOCONTRACTING.COM

Country Clubs

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

CPA

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

Education

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

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. 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.stonypoint-

dental.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. 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. Ramapo Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery - 84 Route 59, Suffern. 845-357-2070. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 727-1340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite

318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 3520500. Dr. Steven M. Sockin - Allergy and Asthma Care, 500 C New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956. 845-362-3222. Stony Point Medical - 43 South Liberty Drive, Stony Point. 845-241-5700. Walk-In Medical Urgent Care - 236 S. Main Street (Clarkstown Plaza), New City. 845-678-3434. 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. Ophthalmology Partners of Rockland 12 Maple Avenue, New City. 845-634-2900. Rockland Eye Physicians - 171 Ramapo Road, Garnerville or 1 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 302, WEst Nyack. 845-947-2240.

Fencing

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

Financial Advice

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

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment

Bob’s Security - 845-623-0005. Bullet Security - 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 627-0300.

Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900.

Flowers and Plants

Schweizer/Dykstra Beautiful Flowers - 165 North Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-7354079. Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 60 Sickletown Road, Pearl River.

Funeral Homes

George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home - 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-429-6665. Sorce Funeral Home - 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

Graphic Design

Arlene Levine Design - 917-312-7002, arlenelevinedesign.com?

Gutters

Gary’s Gutter Service - 1-800-GARY-222 or (845) 268-3700.

Hair and Nails

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Avenue, New City. 845-499-2080 Christine Cordey Salon - 66 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845 675 7950. D. Anthony Hair Studio - 53 Hudson Avenue, Suite 102, Nyack. 845-535-3900. DSZ Barbers Inc - 140 Main St., Nyack. 845348-1500. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798. Toria Hair Salon - 580 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-359-7535

Hearing

67 South Main St., Pearl River. 845-368-0800. Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care. 845-608-7559. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - 365 Route 304, Suite 102, Bardonia. 845-624-2182 VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FOR-VSNW. Walk-In Medical Urgent Care - 236 South Main Street, New City. 845-678-3434.

Health and Fitness

Craig Caliciotti - Hypnotherapist. 11 Medical Drive, Suite 106, Pomona. 845-323-2766, Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Cloud Skin Wellness Spa 0 7 West Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-641-1025.dChristey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Cloud Skin Wellness Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 34-36 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845623-6140. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 3580245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Rockland Vein Center - 5 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845-362-5200. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Wholeness Center - 7 New Lake Road, Valley Cottage. 845-288-0040.

Home Improvement

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

Advanced Audiology of NY - 102 E. Route 59 Nanuet, NY 10954. (845) 501-7337. 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.

Home and Furniture

Health Care

Home Inspections

A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Gramercy Pain Management & Rehabilitation -

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

CTR Home Inspections - 845-359-2672. PO Box 143, Orangeburg, NY 10962. www.

ctrhomeinspections.com. ctrhomeinspections@ yahoo.com 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

Insurance

Allstate Don Dietrich Inc - 240 Main Street, Nyack. 845 353 2244. Bauer-Crowley - 643 Main Street, Sparkill. 359-4114. Franchino Agency - 383 South Main St., New City. 845 634 2499. Juan Santos - Farmers’ Insurance, 48 S. Main Street, Pearl River, NY. htps://agents.farmers. com/jsantos. 845-735-1000

Interior Decorating

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

Investment Broker

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

Jewelry & Accessories

Anthony Robert Jewelers - 250 West Route 59, Nanuet. 845-624-1222. Barry’s Estate Jewelry - 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. Original Designs - 187 S. Main Street, New City. 634-1335. The Jewelry Gallery - 32 South Liberty Drive (Rte 9W), Stony Point. 429-2613.

Kitchen and Bath

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

Landscapers/Trees

Curti’s Landscaping - 845-627-2491. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032.

Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880. Michael L. Naclerio Landscaping - 845627-3880. Nu Age Tree & Lawn Care - 845-741-1418..

Limousine Service

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

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

Hilltop Wines & Liquors - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845 638 2257. Nyack Wine Cellar – 43 South Broadway, Nyack.. 353-3146. Nyack’s wine-only store, specializing in affordable wines, all personally selected. Come taste some of our wines on Fridays and Saturdays. Discounts on six or more bottles. TZ Liquors - 1-45 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangetown. 845-359-0800.

Medical Services

Center for Diagnostic Imaging, MRI at Nyack Hospital - 845 348 3007. Hudson Valley Radiology Assoc. - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-634-9729. Nyack Integrated Medical Services - 42 Main Street, Nyack, Suite 203. 353-3267. Rockland Diagnostic Imaging - Route 303, West Nyack. 845-353-0400. Rockland Vein Center - 5A Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-5200. 70 Hatfield Lane, Suite 202, Goshen. 845 291 3656. Venus & Venom Medispa - 78 South Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-8700,

Mortgages

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

Road, Goshen. 845 615 1093.

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street, Nyack. 358-0688. MedWiz Pharmacy - 240 North Main St., Spring Valley. 845-624-5200.

Photography

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

Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-5789898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220.

Picture Frame Shop

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

Plastic Surgery

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

Plumbing & Heating

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

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

Music Lessons

Psychotherapist

Moving Companies

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

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

Pet Care

Public Speaking

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

Networking

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

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 - BHG Rand Realty, NYS Associate Broker, Certified Residential Specialist®. 845-590-5555 cell/text. 845-634-4202 ext 2240. Gail.bohlke@randrealty.com. Lisa Comito - Beetter Homes & Gardens - Cell # 914-282-7591. Office; 201-660-8800. 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. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Margaret Lane-Boyle - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. Cell 914 420 7058 Lydecker Realty - 13 North Broadway, Nyack. 358-3700. Jill Lydecker-Lavelle - Lydecker Realty. 845729-2349 or 845-358-0001. Mary Lukens - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 46 S. Broadaway, Nyack. (914) 6298582. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596-0459. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty, 50 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point. - 845216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845.358.2000 and 845.358.2001 for commercial. Rand Commercial Services - 268 S. Main St., Suite B, New City. 845 770 1280. Better Homes & Gardens/ Rand Realty – 46 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-7171. Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty - 19 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735-3020. Karen Steffanato - Keller Williams. Cell: 914263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Roofing & Siding

Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003.

Edward Corey Roofing - 845-358-5848.

Schools, Camps & Day Care.

Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) - 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. Head Start of Rockland, Inc. would like to have our business listed in the Rivertown guide for 12 months at $250.00 for the whole year. The Early Childhood Center - New City Jewish Center - 47 Old Schoolhouse Road New City. 845-638-9600. Preschool Education - Head Start of Rockland, Inc. Haverstraw, Nyack, Spring Valley. 845-429-4122. www.headstartofrockland.org To obtain further information regarding enrollment or program description; Please visit www. headstartofrockland.org. Or directly call Haverstraw Head Start 845-429-2225; Nyack Head Start 845-358-2234; Spring Valley Head Start 845-352-6671 LIU University - 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Rockland County YMCA Nursery School 18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, NY 10901 8453573223 Stage Left Children’s Theater - 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

Solar Energy

Infinity Solar Systems - 46 Walter St., Pearl River. 845 200 3706. ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation. 845-708-0800. The Old and Weary Car Shop - 25 Old Tappan Road, Tappan. 845-680-0405.

Specialty Shops

Danu Gallery - 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 3532126. The Old and Weary Car Shop - 25 Old Tappan Road, Tappan. 845-680-0405.

Special Services

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

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Come Sit Stay - 234 Route 9W, Haverstraw. 85786-3647. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Global Private Investigations - Rockland (845) 634-1683. Jawonio Health Center - 260 North Little Tor Road, New City. (845) 639-7070. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland Cemetery - 201 Kings Highway, Sparkill. 845-359-0172 Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet. Tallman Beach & Pool Club - 845-422-7126. Laura Wanamaker - Laura Wanamakerdoulas. com and ProDoula.com.

Skiing

Special Organizations

Security Systems

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

Shower Doors & Mirrors

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

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. 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

Pearl River Animal Hospital - 19 Pearl Street, Pearl River. 845-735-3213. Valley Cottage Animal Hospital - 202 N. Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-9263.

Water Systems

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

Wedding Locations

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

Window Treatments

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