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YOU NEVER KNOW...where you’ll see Rivertown. Our magazine has been all over the world - from County Cork in Ireland to Nepal.

FABULOUS FUSION FOOD - Find out why Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is described as the “gem of Haverstraw.”

LOCAL HEROES - The Association for the Visually Impaired honors some distinguished Rocklanders.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT - La Terrazza in New City is celebrating their 22nd year of serving wonderful food.

KITCHEN KINGS - Let EZ Kitchen and Bath create a dream kitchen for you.

DREAM TEAM - The talented realtors at Ellis Sotheby International have had an amazing year.

MOM WILL LOVE IT - Banchetto Feast is the place to take mom on Mother’s Day. Check it out.

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FABULOUS FASHION - It’s one of the big events of the year - the fashion fundraiser held by the Center for Safety and Change.

CREATIVE GENIUS - Steve Griggs and his landscaping team can turn your home into an amazing oasis.

ONE-OF-A-KIND HOMES William Raveis Baer & McIntosh unveil two wonderful homes to Rivertown readers.

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SCHOOL MAGNET - Why some of our most talented

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Contents people are attracted to the campus of LIU Hudson

CHANGING TAPPAN ZEE Photographer Arnold Roufa takes a look at the stunning changes to our new bridge.

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EXCITING HOTEL - The brand-new Nyack Time Hotel opens its red doors to the public this month.

STARRY NIGHT - Famous musician and playwright Rupert Holmes visits the wonderful team at the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack.

AID FOR SENIORS - The Rockland Office for the Aging offers amazing services for seniors.

MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA The Academy of Music’s annual concert series promises to be fantastic.

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SUPER HOMES - Realtor Lauren Iacono hss two intriguing new homes on the market.

PENGUIN MAGIC - You’ll love this year’s line-up of great plays at the Penguin Theatre.

TREE FELLERS - The guys at NuAge Tree and Lawn are experts at bringing down those big, dangerous trees.

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Shop till I drop: So there I was in a crowded ladies’ clothing store staggering under the weight of a pile of gorgeous women’s clothes. Were we at TJ Maxx or Ross for Less or Lord & Taylor? I was too traumatized to remember? Those of you who read last month’s magazine, will remember that my wife Candice had fractured her patella, and the doctor had told her to take it easy. Apparently he didn’t tell her not to drag her husband on a shopping spree. They call it Shopping Therapy. And there was no doubt that by the end of this ordeal I was the one who needed therapy. Candice stopped a helpful sales clerk and asked if it was OK if I joined her in the changing rooms. My heart sank. No problem, said the helpful clerk, presumably thinking I was too old to get up to mischief there. My hanky panky days are apparently over. (Little does she know!) So we squeezed into a tiny room and Candice started trying on various tops and dresses. Every husband out there will know what’s coming. The questions that no man can ever answer. This is so divine, she said holding up a glamorous outfit. After years of experience, I’ve decided there are several answers to questions like this. So I gave my best response - a non-commital grunt. Like an orangutang spotting a tasty nut. But Candice knows I’m faking it. “No, seriously,” she says. So I have to say something clever like “If you love it I love it.” Whatever I say is basically the wrong answer. Anyway we check out with ALL these clothes. Candice is happy - and I’m happy that I’ve survived an Ordeal by Shopping. The very next day I checked into Shopping Therapy for Men. It was packed!

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday she received the following letter from the local Target. Dear Mrs. Samuel, Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Samuel, are listed below: • Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people’s carts when they weren’t looking. • Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. • Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway. • Moved a ‘CAUTION - WET FLOOR’ sign to a carpeted area. • When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, ‘Why can’t you people just leave me alone?’ EMTs were called. • Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose. • Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled ‘PICK ME! PICK ME!’ And last, but certainly not least: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, ‘Hey! There’s no toilet paper in here.’ One of the clerks passed out.

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Enjoy Victorian Tea with Mom at the Bricktown Inn Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th Seatings at 12:30 & 3:30 p.m. $25.00 tax included per person by reservation (845) 429-8447

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Early withdrawals from your retirement plan During tax season many clients ask me about the feasibility of withdrawing funds either from their employer-sponsored qualified retirement plan, such as the 401(k) or 403(b), or from their individual retirement account (IRA). Those who do not ask before withdrawing these funds often fall into one of the many traps associated with early withdrawals from retirement accounts. The most common trap being the 10% penalty on distributions before the account owner reaches age 59½. Yes, a 10% penalty in addition to the normal income tax that is due on distributions from retirement accounts. Ouch! This is a tricky area of the tax law. Seeking professional advice in advance is always a good idea. Let’s take a look at some of the more common questions that I am asked about this confusing tax issue: • Are the distribution rules for IRAs the same as those for qualified retirement plans? NO. As you will see below, there are major differences. Those differences result in an estimated five million taxpayers paying the 10% early withdrawal each year. • Can I withdraw money out of my retirement account tax free to purchase a new home? NO! No matter how the funds are used, amounts received from retirement accounts are always taxable.

However, the 10% penalty does not apply to the first $10,000 withdrawn from an IRA and used to purchase a first home. This is a nice way to save tax deferred money for your first home. However, this benefit is not available for qualified plans. To avoid the 10% penalty, funds from a qualified plan must first be rolled into an IRA before they are distributed to the account owner to purchase a new home. • Can I borrow money from my retirement plan? Loans are available from qualified plans that allow it. Repayment requirements are very strict and will result in the triggering of tax plus the 10% penalty if they are not met. Loans are not available from IRA’s. • Can I withdraw retirement funds to pay medical bills without penalty? Yes. Some distributions from retirement accounts to pay medical bills are penalty free. However, all such distributions are taxable. • Can I withdraw retirement funds to pay for college without penalty? Yes and No. Distributions from qualified plans that are used for college are subject to the 10% penalty. How-

ever, distributions from IRA’s for this purpose are not subject to the penalty. Both are taxable. Funds that are rolled from a qualified plan into an IRA can then be distributed and used to pay for college without penalty. • Can I get money out of my retirement plan if I retire early? Yes, if you are 55 years old or older, and you quit your job, you are eligible to withdraw money from a qualified plan without penalty. However, this rule does not apply to IRA’s. For those who are younger than 55, or any age for that matter, there is a penalty free strategy for both qualified plans and IRA’s. To qualify one must commit to and start taking a series of periodic equal payments for at least five years or until age 59½. • Can funds be distributed from my IRA penalty free if I die or become disabled before age 59½? Yes, death or permanent disability of a retirement plan account owner allows for penalty-free distributions to the decedent’s beneficiaries or the disabled owner. However, these distributions are taxable to the recipient. Your CPA will encourage you to only take early withdrawals from retirement monies when absolutely necessary and only after conferring with him. He can help you to determine if retirement plan distributions are your best option, if penalties apply, and what your tax cost will be. Be sure to ask before you take! Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-3581929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com.

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Question: We just moved into a rental apartment. When we viewed the apartment, it looked clean and we fell in love with it. We are now seeing evidence of mice droppings and have seen the little crittes. Our landlord said that we should call an exterminator and pay for it. Shouldn’t it be the landlord’s responsibility? We love the apartment, but cannot live with these little critters. can we break our lease? Can we force our landlord to exterminate? Answer: First check your lease and see if there is any provision that deals with exterminating and see whose responsibility it is. I personally feel this should be the landlord’s responsibility. I would try and reason with the landlord. As far as breaking the lease, you would also have to read and see what rights you have, but I am not an attorney and you might need to consult one. Question: We just purchased what we thought was our dream house. We have been living in the house less than two months and everything seems to be falling apart, from heating to electric and plumbing problems. We knew that we were goling to have to do work, but were not aware of these problems and had planned on doing work slowly. We did have an engineers report. Answer: First let me tell you that I am sorry that your dream house has turned into a money pit. Look at the engineer’s report and see if there is any paragraph or anything pertaining to the engineeer missin some of these obvious problems. Some-

times the company will refund the cost of the engineer’s inspection fee, but there is a disclaimer that the return of the fee is the limit. You can always litigate anything in today’s world, but I would first call the engineer’s company and speak to them. Was

it an engineer who came to the home or a home inspector? There are companies that do both. I personally believe in working things out and not suing people. It usually saves you more money and aggravation. Good luck.

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You never know where

The Krakaur Family and friends took their RIVERTOWN magazine to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ - celebrating Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22nd birthday!

Left to right: Photographed at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba - Bruce Tucker, James Kimak, Angela Langston and Sara Tucker. The Tuckers are from Piermont, and James and Angela reside in Sparkill.

Joe and Phyllis Moehrle were traveling in the Caribbean, stopping on the island of Tortola In the British Virgin Islands, heading to Cane Garden Bay Beach.

Margaret Reilly, Debbie Reilly, Patrick Reilly, Lady Beth, Gina Corcelli and Lori Smith were at the 24th Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood, NJ

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see Rivertown

Jill Ofer and Ed Zybert at a Temple in Nepal

Roger Gonzalez and Wanda Soto from Garnerville,NY reunited with John Resto formally from Rockland County now living in Orlando, Florida.

Felicity Marinello , visiting daughter Ashley studying in Cork Ireland at Corks 100th St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day parade with fellow students and Cousins from England and Ireland. Nyack residents

Lorraine Brady of New City and her daughter, Geralynn Lynn, of Orangeburg visited Zaanse Schans, Holland.

The Restaurant Culinary & Wine Tour of Sicily brought Rivertown with all 21 of them. Among the happy travelers were retired politician John Murphy and wife Eileen and restauranteur John Carrollo and wife Rosemary, of Del Arte Restaurant in Blauvelt.

The 36th anniversary of Lodge Stenland (a Swedish Org.) was celebrated with their yearly dinner, once again, at The 76 House in Tappan, New York. A delicious dinner and great friendship was shared by all.

Anita and Jerry Kobre of Chestnut Ridge, Sheryl Santi Luks of Haverstraw, Vivian Spiro of Florida, Stephanie and Fred Solomon of Roseland, New Jersey at Masada, Israel celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Jack Kobre, Anita and Jerry â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s grandson.

A family affair at the Pearl River Elks Egg Hunt - Jessica, Kieran, John, Peter Rabbit (Hank), Kyle & Amelia Dudek from West Nyack.

Bong and Linda Julian of Bardonia, visited Cluny Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Tournus France.

Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is a top dining destination in Rockland County

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Known as the Gem of Haverstraw, Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is attracting food lovers from throughout the Hudson Valley. Latin warmth is evident the moment you enter Union. You are greeted by the popular co-owner and maitre d’hotel, Paulo Feteira. You are drawn into the charming hacienda-style restaurant that has a variety of dining areas and an outdoor patio. The food pulses with exotic flavors. Vegetarians love the delicious Indian Naan Pizza, which is flatbread with tomatoes, black olives, queso fresco, artichokes, pesto and baby arugala. Your mouth will water just thinking about pinto bean ravioli garnished with white truffle oil, chorizo and queso seco. Chef Martinez puts a unique spin on a wide variety of dishes. Partner-owners Chef Jose David Martinez and Paulo Feteira shared their vision, passion and talent when they opened Union in 2007 to showcase a diverse, yet classic cuisine of Latin-fusion dishes that people keep coming back for more. Union Restaurant is the perfect place for a romantic evening, family gathering, special occasion or for entertaining clients. The restaurant grows many of its vegetables and herbs on their roof-top garden. People love the ambiance of their outdoor patio with its hanging baskets and flowing water. But the main focus is the food and great service. Come to the restaurant that is leading the

Paulo Feteira, the co-owner. is served a culinary delight by Daibelis at Union Restaurant & Bar Latino charge in the Haverstraw Renaissance with such dishes as Penser Diver Scallops with Ink Linguine and Corn Salsa. Paulo told us: “On Mother’s Day at Union we’ll be featuring our regular menu with classic dishes such as salmon tartar (gluten free) with avocado, Asian cucumber zalad and plantain chips, pork ranchero (GF) which is roasted pork loin, stone potato, leeks gratin & Cebollin sauce. Also on the menu is Fried Green Del Mare, fried green tomatoes, shrimp remoulade and micro greens. Another favorite is Callis de Hacha which is Sea Scallops, Golden Raisins Polenta Medallion, Candied Ginger & Cava Raspberry Beurre Blanc Sauce.”

Paulo added: “We expect to be busy on Mother’s Day so our sister restaurant, UNOODLES Snack Bar is only a few steps away. There you will find superb culinary dishes built around the all-important family fun. “UNOODLES is known as the Brooklyn in Haverstraw and it offers a family friendly environment with an unconventional setting and menu. The original exposed bricks and beams in the restaurant give the quaint and stylish space, a warm and homey feeling. “It features American favorites such as mac & cheese, burgers and steak with a UNOODLES twist. We suggest trying some-

Left: Callis de Hacha, sea scallops, golden raisins polenta medallion, candied ginger & cava raspberry beurre blanc sauce. Right: Salmon Tartar (Gluten free) with avocado, Asian cucumber salad & plantain chips.

Left: Pork Ranchero (GF) is roasted pork loin, stone potato, leeks gratin & cebollin sauce Right: Fried Green Del Mare, fried green tomatoe, shrimp remoulade & micro greens

thing different, something you can only get at UNOODLES, such as their famous hush puppies with pesto sauce and their famous Piggy Bowl, made with ramen noodles, pulled pork, Napa cabbage, cilantro, green onion, and hard boiled egg. All dishes are professionally prepared by Executive Chef

Maria Martinez.” Steven from New City had this to say about Union: “We have finally found a NYC level restaurant in Rockland! Foie Gras in Rockland County? Yes. Had that for an appetizer and it melted in my mouth. It was amazing.

“For an entree I had Long Island duckling. It was equally good. It had Latin overtones to it with spice and a brown sauce. The other dishes looked delicious. My experience at Union was absolutely incredible. The other couple we went with had been there before and knew the waiters and the owner. They already knew the place was great. “Thanks to them we finally went to Union and we’ll be back very soon. Make sure you make a reservation as the place was packed and rightly so. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino is located at 22-24 New Main Street in Haverstraw. You can call them at 845-429-4354 or visit their web site at www.unionrestaurant.net. UNOODLES is located at 14 New Main Street. You can call them at 845-947-7625 or email them at askunoodles@unoodles. net.

AVI honors distinguished local heroes

The Association for the Visually Impaired (AVI) recognized the achievements of four individuals and organizations who have worked to improve the lives of others at its Distinguished Citizens’ Awards Dinner Dance, held at the View on the Hudson, in Piermont. Alan Moskin, of Nanuet received AVI’s Harry Brill-Edwards Memorial Award for his service to veterans and commitment to educate, examine, and explain the history of WWII and the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion, and his ability to make a difference in the lives of many people though his work. Moskin, who returned from witnessing the horrors of the war, spent his life in service to others. As a retired attorney, who will celebrate his 90th birthday in May, Mr. Moskin the Rockland County Veterans “2016 Veteran of the Year,” speaks regularly about his experiences as a solider, concentration camp liberator and carrier of the torch. The Rockland Boulders were the recipients of AVI’s Employer of the Year Award, which

was presented to Christian Heimall, for working with AVI’s Employment Program. In his role as Promotions & Public Relations Manager for the Rockland Boulders, Christian mentored a visually impaired college student in an internship position, providing practical work experience which will enable him to enter the workforce. James Callaghan, a longtime Assistant Manager at Shop Rite accepted AVI’s Community Service Award for his ongoing contributions which improve the lives, homes, health and well-being of people in our community. He was presented with the award by long-time

AVI board member, and family friend Joan Corcoran. According to Beth Bate-DuBoff, Executive Director: “Jimmy has taken a personal interest in the Association for the Visually Impaired, on behalf of his employer, Inserra Shop Rite, who we all know are vital champions of community-based non profits here in Rockland.” Maybelle Twohie, former AVI board member and long-time volunteer, as well as a Past District Governor of the Lions Club, and a member of the Ramapo/Monsey Lions, presented the Lions Legacy Award to Dr. Joseph Fontana a past president of the Hendrick Hud-

son Lions Club. In speaking about Dr. Fontana, she said, “he’s a gentle, kind and caring Lion who spearheaded many civic programs which improve the lives of people with visually impairments,” Board Members, clients, staff and invited guests were entertained by DJ. Louis DeCosmo, a client of The Association for the Visually Impaired, who has recently begun working in a job facilitated by Employment Specialist Yolanda Rihlmann, as an on-air personality for Bold Gold Media Group, in upstate NY. The 2016 Dinner Dance Committee was chaired by Ms. Corcoran. Other members in-

cluded: Dina Nejman, Board Chair Deanna Simon, and AVI staff members Beth Bate-DuBoff, Lori Soto and Yolanda Rihlmann. The goal of each of AVI’s programs is to enable people with blindness and visually impairments to function independently and to maximize their potential. All services are provided at no charge to clients, by certified vision rehabilitation therapists, certified orientation and mobility instructors and licensed social workers. For more information please visit us at www.avi-eyes.org or call (845) 574-4950. Photos (from left): AVI Employment Specialist Yolanda Rihlmann with Christian Hei-

mall of the Boulders, recipient of the Employer of the Year. L-R James Callaghan of Shop Rite, Joan Corcoran and Seth Cantor, Voice of the Rockland Boulders and Master of Ceremonies for the event. Ruth Wein, founding Executive Director for the Association for the Visually Impaired. Board Chair Deanna Simon, Alan Moskin, Executive Director Beth Bate-DuBoff and Phillip Brill-Edwards, son of the late Harry Brill-Edwards. Deanna and Phillip presented Alan Moskin with the award that bears his father’s name.

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The beautiful terrace at La Terrazza - a great spot for outdoor summer dining.

La Terrazza Restaurant in New City celebrate their 22nd anniversary of fabulous food

Story/Photos: Tom Riley La Terrazza Restaurant & Catering Facility of New City has been offering casual dining in an elegant atmosphere for 22 years. It continues to draw awards and recognition year after year. Recently the New City Chamber of Commerce awarded La Terrazza “The Pride of Clarkstown” Award for the Best Maintained and Beautiful Property. Owner Brett J. Kelly told us: “We’ve been in business for 22 years due to our inhouse catering. We have one of the largest restaurants in the county. “Rather than hold a party at your house, people choose to hold it in one of our four dining rooms. The main dining room seats 130, another one seats 66 and the other two seat 40 apiece. Our bar seats 30 and the outside terrace seats 100. “We serve Italian Continental cuisine and our chef has been with us for 21 years. His consistency and creativity is paramount to our success. “So many organizations and clubs have chosen to hold their monthly meetings here and we’re grateful for their loyalty. The

Owner Brett J. Kelly offers a warm welcome at La Terrazza in New City. Rotary has been meeting here on Mondays for 21 years. So has the Chamber of Commerce, the Landscaper’s Association, the Plumber’s Association, assorted financial seminars and three groups of The Red

Hats.” Brett added: “My partner, John Ciofalo and I recently added a large outside terrace to accommodate our warm weather diners. “We’ve held many intimate weddings,

Top row: Peanut Butter Explosion and Creme Brulee with mixed berries. Middle row: Exotic Mango Sorbet and Shrimp and Scallop Scampi. Bottom: Chilean Sea Bass-sea bass baked with a shredded potato crust topped with white wine and caper sauce and New Zealand Rack of Lamb, plated with honey mustard, accompanied with sweet potato fries and sautĂŠed broccoli

La Terrazza bridal & baby showers and other special parties here. We even have our own balloons and we’ll customize the menu for you.” La Terrazza has a wonderful lunch menu from from $9.95 to $12.95 Brett commented: “We invite you to stop by with your friends and business buddies. “We have hot and cold antipasti appetizers like artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, olives & imported salami. “Hot antipasti for $9.95 has eggplant rollatini, stuffed mushrooms, baked clams and grilled shrimp. We have sandwiches served on seedless Italian bread with our shoe string French fries, fresh prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella with tomatoes for $9.95. “We also have chicken and shrimp wraps and lobster & shrimp quesadilla wraps. Our Black Angus burger is 10 ounces of Black Angus sirloin Charbroiled and topped with your choice of cheese (American, blue cheese, cheddar or mozzarella) plated with onion rings and shoestring fries for $11.95. “We are family friendly and if you choose to have a business meeting we have the required audio/visual equipment.” La Terrazza also offers Trays to Go for your office or private party. They have full-size pans which will serve 14 to 16 people or half-size pans. Check their web site at www.laterrazza.com for prices. Brett continued: “Our Sunset Special is a 4 course meal that is served Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 6pm. You have a choice of one appetizer, soup of the day or house salad, an entree (an extensive list), coffee or tea and dessert for $23.95 per person. “Bring the whole family for a wonderful dinner menu. There is even a menu for children with favorites like linguine with meat balls for $6.95 and chicken fingers with French fries for $7.95. “For the adults there is the house favorite, potato encrusted Chilean sea bass. It is fresh sea bass baked with a potato crust served with sauteed broccoli & topped with a white wine & caper sauce. “Another favorite entree is New Zealand Rack of Lamb, 6 to 8 baby chops broiled & dusted with seasoned bread crumbs, plated with honey mustard, and accompanied with sweet potato fries and sautéed broccoli. And then there is Fresh Ahi Tuna tempura crusted served over a wasabi mayonnaise.” Brett added: “We also have a wonderful Mother’s Day Menu.” A complementary order of bruschetta is served at every table. Many customers say they have the best wine list in the County. La Terrazza is fully handicap accessible and dress is smart casual. For a reservation call 845-638-0757 or just stop by. There is a always an intimate corner for two. You can check-in on their web site laterrazza. com or on their Facebook Page. They are located at 291 South Main Street in New City.

La Terrazza is excellent for eveything from family parties to business meetings.

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EZ Kitchen and Bath in Nanuet will create your dream kitchen

Story/Photos: Tom Riley EZ Kitchen and Bath located at 301 West Route 59 in Nanuet has been busy since the day it opened a year ago. Owner Eric Zheng told us: “Our design pros use our computer Visualizer so you can see the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams being created before your eyes with the colors, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, back splashes and tile of your choice available in our large showroom. “You can actually feel and see the material that will go into your dream kitchen. Our experienced licensed installers will ensure your transition to a new kitchen or bathroom is as smooth as possible. “We are committed to providing the best kitchen design and bathroom remodeling services available in Rockland County. We are a full service company that provides a variety of of stock, semi custom and custom cabinetry and products from brand names like Kemper, Waypoint, Caesar Stone, Cambria, Silestone and Danze. “We have solid surface countertops in

Eric Zheng of EZ Kitchen and Bath in Nanuet. Check out their wonderful showroom.

marble, granite and quartz in our Showroom as well as wide variety of sinks, faucets, flooring, tile and back splashes to choose from. We offer guaranteed service from start to finish.” Eric added: “We do free in-house estimates and we are very reasonable and affordable. We also can install a wet bar, dry bar, library and complete home entertainment centers. “We also do commercial work custom tailored to your request. We installed multi-unit kitchens in The Water Edge Resort in Connecticut.

“My father started a company that did fabrication work in Long Island and eventually expanded into doing whole kitchens and baths. I used to have a lot of jobs in Rockland County and liked the area.” Eric continued: “I’m passionate about my work and once people see our showroom they keep coming back. When you walk into the EZ Kitchen and Bath Showroom you will be met with old-fashioned personable service. “My staff has vast knowledge and care and we’ll find solutions to your special remodeling needs. As you view the

showroom you will see the most beautiful kitchen and bathroom furnishings around. You’ll have a tremendous variety of marble and solid surface countertops to choose from. We will custom fabricate for your needs. And you’ll have many decorative Accents to choose from.” Just ask any real estate expert what is the Number One upgrade with the greatest return? The answer is the kitchen. Eric says: “Visualize your ideas about your dream kitchen. Are you going for a contemporary look or more traditional. What color schemes are you most interest-

ed in? “We’ll discuss all of these ideas with you. Browse our showroom and our kitchen cabinetry section to select what you are most interested in. “Our kitchen designer will discuss the various options available and we work with every budget. The kitchen is the heart of your home. “At EZ Kitchen and Bath you’ll find loads of inspiration and practical ideas. With a generous application of tile or marble your kitchen will become an inviting place to cook, relax or converse,” said Eric.

When a couple buy a home they pay a lot of attention to the kitchen. The kitchen is the hub of the home. People tend to gather where there is food. Well-made kitchen cabinetry will provide lasting pleasure and functionality for decades. Don’t under estimate the importance of the kitchen. Come to EZ Kitchen and Bath located at 301 West Route 59 in Nanuet and browse their beautiful showroom. Call EZ Kitchen and Bath at 845-501-7123 or email them at ezkitchen@gmail.com. You can access their web site at www.ezkitchenbath.com. Here is what County Executive Ed Day said about the job EZ Kitchen and Bath did in his home. “At the end of the day, we were the proud owners of a beautifully renovated master bathroom that happened only because of your guidance on the selection side and your crew doing the installation.”

Ellis Sotheby International celebrates an amazing year selling top-quality homes Story/Photos: Tom Riley “2015 was quite a year for us,” said Richard Ellis, the owner of Ellis Sotheby International Realty located at 76 North Broadway in Nyack. “Last year we sold 40% of all homes sold in Rockland county over $1 million and 70% of the homes over $2 million, based on dollar volume. We are experts in our community in listing and selling extraordinary properties. “We’ve sold just under $100,000,000 of real estate in 2015. We’ve come a long way since 1985 when we opened our first office above the Temptation’s restaurant in Nyack. Now we are the market leader in Rockland County. “Eleven years ago we became part of the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand, which is affiliated with Sotheby’s Auction House, the oldest company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s been listed since 1774. “Our success relates to this historic affiliation with the creme de la creme in great paintings, furnishings, antiques and art. They keep us abreast of what is going on in the world of art & antiques. “This branding as a connoisseur of the best in life and the fact that we have the best marketers is what separates from other real estate agencies. Our agents, combined with the best tools, great analytical

Richard Ellis (sixth from left) tours the Sotheby’s Auction House in New York City with members of his team

One of Ellis Sotheby International Realty’s prime properties - a 19th Century Greek Revival on sale right now in Grandview. Opposite - and on following pages - the amazing interiors of this home. skills and an extraordinary brand makes us a formidable force in the real estate market. We attract the finest estates and listings “Because the brand has 800 offices in 70 countries, we are sophisticated and worldly and many of our agents are multi-lingual.” Richard added: “One of our unique offerings has been the addition of Nancy

Bunin, our Director of Business Development, who is a Real Estate Coach. “It is very rare to have someone who provides that type of support on staff. She helps us with our business growth and the growth of our agents. Jennifer Zimmerman, the Director of Public Relations & Social Media gives us great public relations coverage. “We are often called upon by newspa-

Ellis Sothebys

Inside and outside this beautiful Grandview home listed by Ellis Sotherby’s Realty has to be seen to be believed.

pers and magazines to comment on various real estate issues. We’ve been in The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Journal News, Architectural Digest, Harper’s Bazaar and on People Magazine’s web site. “I listed Angelina Jolie’s childhood home and have been asked to comment about real estate in the lower Hudson Valley. We’ve seen a 21% increase in sales of homes in 2015. There was a 24% increase in Orange County. “We project 2016 will be similar and we’re hoping home sale prices will increase. Inventory is down so it is a great time to list your home. Many of our sales come from referrals and we have strong connections to New York City and Brooklyn. Young families, couples and individuals are looking for waterfront or water view properties in Sneden’s Landing, Nyack and Tuxedo Park.” One listing that has drawn a lot of attention is 245 River Road in Grandview. This luxurious 19th Century Greek Revival overlooking the Hudson River has extraordinary water views and river access. The home is restored with the finest period details and the best modern amenities. It is perfect for those seeking a village lifestyle and appreciate quality and style; whether enjoying the views, boating, swimming in the pool or hiking the adjoining 10 mile nature trail, the river is a constant. The village of Piermont is within walking distance and offers fine restaurants, shops, marina and more. This 5,000 plus square feet home offers classic architectural details: Doric columns, large wrap around veranda, broad moldings, fluted columns, period fireplace mantels and fine appointments, i.e. top of the line kitchen with AGA stove, SubZero, soapstone counters -o pen to the garden and den. It has the best quality “understated” Waterworks baths, use of marble, onyx, tile, gunite pool, handsome 4 car garage with heat and A/C. The home is situated in a magnificent park-like setting on 1.37 acres with mature plantings and much privacy. Turn key! It’s listed at $2,250,000. For a tour of the Greek Revival you can contact the Ellis Sotheby International Realty Team at 845-353-4250 or visit their web site at www.EllisSothebysRealty. com. Inventory is down so it’s a great time to list your home with a leader in the real estate industry.

Eddie Alvarez at Banchetto Feast. Right: Eddie and co-owner David Alvarez serve great Italian comfort food.

Banchetto Feast says: Join us for Mother’s Day extravaganza

Story: Tom Riley Looking for a great place to take mom for Mother’s Day? Then we’ve got the answer for you - the beautiful Banchetto Feast in Nanuet. Edgar (Eddie) Almeida, general manager and co-owner, told us: “It will be a 10 course sit-down brunch and a wonderful festive time to spend with Mom. “We’ve been doing Mother’s Day Specials for 11 years and the demand keeps growing. This year we’ll be having two seatings. “The first seating is from 11am to 2pm. The second is from 2-5pm. The 10 course Mother’s Day brunch comes with Mimosas, so bring Mom and the family for a

memorable feast.” Eddie continued: “We offer classic Italian dishes, decadent desserts and an extensive collection of wine by the glass or bottle. Pasta, veal and seafood are highlights of the menu and sure to please.” If you are looking for good food and a cheerful ambiance this is the perfect choice. With its diverse menu, inviting specials and excellent service, the regulars keep coming back for the delicious food and the bright, clean appearance. Banchetto Feast is celebrating its 11th year in business. Eddie’s family is from Portugal and he has worked hard to be where he is today. “My dad is a retired contractor and he taught me the importance of hard work.

Today he and my Mom own a home in the mountains near a vineyard in Portugal and we’ll soon be featuring some of his wine. Eddie said: “The restaurant business demands a lot of your time but I’m hoping to see them this year. I love working the kitchen and enjoy all the friendships I’ve made here at Banchetto’s. “My partner, David Alvarez and I remember our first year in business and we were voted as having the best pizza in Rockland. We are two kids from Jersey who were embraced by the community and we feel right at home here in Rockland. “ Banchetto is by far one of the prettiest

and most beautiful restaurants in the county - serving comfort Italian food, chicken parmigiana and the best cold cuts from Italy at a reasonable price. “Our concept of offering comfort food at a reasonable price with honest service and packaging it together with a beautiful restaurant has paid off.” Eddie added: “While the Shops in Nanuet has been good for us, we were here when the Nanuet Mall was in disrepair. “The support from the community told us we were in the right place and we’ve never forgotten their support. We are the only gourmet Italian restaurant over 4,000

square feet in the center.” Co-owner David Alvarez added: “Our food and service is so consistent, we are able to compete when it comes to quality, price and dignified food. “Without the leadership and hard work of Eddie Almeida we couldn’t be the success we are. My wait staff understands the care we put in creating our dishes. And they welcome you like a member of the family. “If you have a big event coming up, Banchetto Feast has a private room that fits up to 90 people. We charge $23.95 per person for Private Events. That price hasn’t

gone up in 10 years. Our Take-Out Service is seven days a week. It’s four items for $20 - two chicken Parmigiana and two sides of Penne Vodka. “We also offer a Kid’s Menu for $10. Our Happy Hour is from 3-6pm every dayc-c7 days a week. Our Wine List is half price during Happy Hour.” Banchetto Feast is at 75 West Route 59 & South Middletown Road in The Shops at Nanuet. Call them for your next special occasion or just stop by for lunch or dinner. You can access their web site at www. banchettofeast.com or call them at 845624-3070.

Mark your calendar for the Center for Safety & Change fashion fundraiser

The Center for Safety and Change will be holding one of the year’s most highly anticipated eventds next month - their Fashion Fundraiser. Julika von Stackelberg-Addo, Director of Development at the Center told us: “This event will take place June 14th, 15th and 16th at the Helen Hayes Arts Studio in Nyack.” She continued: “The Fashion Fundraiser was started by a board member 21 years ago. We contact high-end fashion designers and ask them for new merchandise. “We then set up a Pop-Up Shop and sell that clothing. Last year we raised over $70,000 to support our programs and services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. We serve over 300 families every month. “Did you know that somewhere in America a woman is battered every 15 seconds and nearly one in four women report experiencing violence by a former or current partner at some time in her life; and one in five women and one in 71 men report being raped in their lifetime. “Here at The Center for Safety & Change we meet hundreds of affected individuals and families. Through The Center’s Violence Prevention Programs, the Domestic Violence in the Workplace Training and the school based Teen Dating Violence Prevention program and SAEDA Training (Student Activists Ending Dating Abuse) we develop and implement strategies to end gender-based violence. “We have five major fundraising events every year and our Fashion Fundraiser is one of the best. It’s a volunteer-driven event. We receive the clothes, tag them, pack and store them until the event. Then it takes us two days to set up, three days for the sale and a day to break down and clean

Above: Some of the wonderful facilities offered at the Center for Safety and Change. Left: Their offices in New City.

Julika von Stackelberg-Addo is the Director of Development. She oversees fundraising, outreach, public relations and community engagement.

The wonderful volunteers who work hard to prepare for the Fashion Fundraiser, Janet, Patsy, Roberta and Cynthia. up after the event.” Julika added: “If you think you would like to volunteer your services, The Center for Safety & Change offers various volunteer opportunities such as clerical support, child care, transporter/grocery shopper, manning our 24-hour hotline/rape crisis counseling and fundraising/outreach. “Here at the Center we offer culturally sensitive support and empowerment groups in multiple languages. Our advocates help survivors navigate their legal options; access medical services; find housing; discuss and pursue employment opportunities; and sometimes just provide a listening ear

during this difficult time. “We couldn’t provide all these life-changing and lifesaving programs without the help from caring individuals like you. Through donations and participation in our events and shopping at our Annual Designer Fashion Sale you help us fulfill our mission.” Julika added: “Call me at 845-634-3391 if you would like to support us with a donation or partner with us to end gender-based violence.” The Center’s Annual Designer Fashion Sale starts with a preview at the Hudson House in Nyack located on 134 Main Street

on June 6th at 6pm. Tickets are $25 and that includes a raffle ticket and a glass of wine or champagne. Julika continued: “At Hudson House you will be able to preview some items. There will be a Jewelry Sale and a Tricky Tray. We’ll have lots of fun. “The actual sale is a three-day event June 14th from 12noon-9pm, June 15th and 16th from 10am-9pm at The Helen Hayes Performing Arts Studio located at 142 Main Street in Nyack.” Did you know that the Center for Safety & Change located at 9 Johnson Lane in New City provides 999 emergency shelter accompaniments and provides direct services to shelter residents 27,000 times. They provide 2,385 safety plans for victims of domestic violence and advocated for them 9,000 times. The advocates in the Sexual Trauma Department worked with 336 survivors of sexual assaults and Center Advocates provided victims of Crime and their families with counseling, transportation and translation services. Legal advocates provided direct services over a thousand times. They also held 300 training sessions for 3,246 high school and college students. And finally volunteers provided over 12,000 hours of service. You can help this wonderful, important organization by supporting the Fashion Sale. All of the latest fashions for both men and women in petite to generous sizes will be on display including slacks and pant suits. There will be lots of jewelry and accessories like handbags, wallets and gloves all from designers from around the world. For more information call 845-634-3391. You can email them at info@centersc. org or visit their web site at www.centerforsafetyandchange.org. The Center’s 24Hour Emergency Hotline is 845-634-3344. All services are culturally sensitive, multilingual and confidential.

Home lovers call Steve Griggs Landscape Design to transform their property Story: Tom Riley The phone keeps ringing off the hook at Steve Griggs Landscape Design as more and more New York City residents choose Rockland County as the location for their country retreat. Forget about the three hours to the Hamptons and the LIE parking lot, Rockland County increasingly is the location of choice for NYC residents seeking a country home and Steve Griggs is their landscape designer who makes their dream getaway a reality. With clients like Dr. Oz and the Palisades Center Mall and lots of prestigious awards nationally, Steve is experiencing recognition for his talent of delivering a brilliant landscape plan offering top value. With more than 30 years of experience, Steve brings amazing creative skills to every design challenge. Steve was recently contacted by a private client in the city. An old barn with a house in Grandview on the Hudson attracted his whimsy and the chance for his kids to hear the birds, play in the woods and kayak in the Hudson, clinched the deal. Before Steve designed and built his pool, the new owner use to swim in the Hudson. Some of the design features Steve built into his property include a spa, pool with auto cover, outdoor fire pit, an Argentinean grill for barbecue, night lighting and teak furniture. The new owner loves the hiking trails behind the house and viewing eagles fly over the river and mountains. The new owner and his family enjoy the bustling activity of Nyack and nearby Piermont. But most of all the easy commute to the city is only 45 minutes away for the family. Steve explained: “What I do is put to-

Before and after (opposite) - How Steve Griggs’ team can transform a home into something remarkable. gether the design for the client. I create the vision, put it down on paper, then execute it. “I put together the entire team from engineers to landscapers. The team and I orchestrate everything. The client only deals with me. It eliminates delays. It is almost like a conductor in an orchestra. Any decent designer can create the vision and put it on paper but it’s all in the execution,”

said Steve. “I promise the clients they would be swimming in their own pool by a certain date and hold everyone accountable. “The big factor is trust with the client and the client trusting you. To basically dig up the property (looks like a bomb hit) and create something beautiful in the end.” Here is what the happy homeowner said about Steve. “Steve Griggs and his

team were fantastic. He completely transformed and enhanced my property. “He designed the pool, a beautiful patio, fire pit, grill, extensive plantings, landscaping, a complete drainage system, stone work, concrete, brick work, lawns, pruning, everything! Steve was also a pleasure to work with. He came in as a stranger, referred by a real estate broker and by the end I considered him a friend. “I was a first-time homeowner and he really held my hand and walked me through the whole process. “I never once felt that as a novice I was being taken advantage of, and he worked hard to ensure that we had beautiful results within our budget. He even helped us find painters and people to help with projects inside. He also would repeatedly check to ensure they were on task! I would hire him again in a minute.” You can see his commercials on Cablevision, Verizon and HGTV and on local sports and news. Steve lives in Blauvelt and you can call him at 914-879-5602 or visit his web site at www.stevegriggsdesign.com.

What an amazing pool and garden this is - thanks to Steve Griggsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team.

Finely detailed mountainside homes with river views for sale by William Raveis Baer & McIntosh Story: Tom Riley Realtors William Raveis Baer & McIntosh are listing two mountainside gems that are receiving a lot of attention. The first home has 11 rooms with two fireplaces and is situated on 2.43 acres bordering parkland. You could say it was a musical retreat. It was once owned by Don Costa, a jazz and guitar artist, conductor and record producer who discovered Paul Anka and arranged a number of hits for Frank Sinatra, including My Way. During his ownership, Billie Holiday and other famous musicians visited him. The present owner was a famous jazz composer and producer who worked closely with Leonard Bernstein and arranged the score for West Side Story. The house is nestled in the mountainside and enjoys magnificent views of the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Unique to this house is a meditation loft, and a three season greenhouse room wholly compatible with the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design.

You can create your dream home in this fabulous location in a tranquil setting a short distance to Nyack Village, parks, a college and public transportation. It is an amazing value only 30 minutes to New York City. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy the magnificent sandstone fireplace in the vaulted ceiling living room and the additional fireplace in the family room. This 2,947 square foot colonial with four bedrooms and three bathrooms and a rustic lodge interior is beautifully designed to attract the discerning buyer, who will use their imagination to recreate their dream home. Some of the amenities include a first floor master bedroom, cathedral/vaulted/ high ceilings, deck, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, hardwood floors, laundry room, patio, storage area, A/C units, dishwasher, oven/range and refrigerator. The list price is $625,000. For a tour of the home call Debbie Blankfort, Broker/Owner of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh located at 97 South Broadway in Nyack. She is the Listing Agent for this mountainside gem at 245 South Boulevard in Upper Grandview. Debbie can be reached on her cell 914-522-5426, office 845-358-9440 or email debbie@baerhomes.com. The next finely detailed mountain-

Upper Grandview home is a beautiful contemporary farm house

side gem listed in William Raveis Baer & McIntosh’s portfolio is a 1,895 square foot contemporary farm house located at 80 Old Mountain Road in Upper Grandview. This home is owned by a world renowned agricultural scientist who was awarded The World Food Prize by the UN. Privacy and charm abound in this sunny Zen getaway. Every window affords another serene view of mountains and the river. Initially built in 1883 by Dutch settlers it was renovated in 2003 and contains all the modern amenities like a deck, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, powder room, patio, skylight, walk-out basement, river views, wood burning stove, central air, hardwood floors, cook top, dishwasher, dryer, oven/range, refrigerator, second refrigerator and washer. The Old World wide plank floors meld perfectly with skylights and all the modern amenities. Level one contains a living room, dining room, kitchen, family room with a wood burning stove. Level two has a master bedroom, bedroom and bathroom. The lower level has a bedroom, den/office an additional room and bathroom. Specimen plantings abound on this beautiful level lot with an expansive front lawn and partially wooded .89 of an acre. As incredible as this interesting home is, the second adjoining lot has already been subdivided. This allows for an abundance of ideas such as possibly building another home, a conservatory, a potter cottage, or artist studio….or just leave it be, as it is…a lovely green lawn. The list price is $785,000 and offered

Above: The Upper Grandview home has serene views of mountains and the river. Right: Broker/ Owner Debbie Blankford and Associate Real Estate Broker Robin A. Miller, of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh.

by Broker/Owner, Debbie Blankfort and Associate Real Estate Broker, Robin A. Miller of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Nyack. For a tour of the home you can call Robin on her cell 845-596-0459, office 845-358-9440 or email robin@baerhomes. com. William Raveis Baer & McIntosh with four offices in Nyack, Piermont, Warwick and Northvale, New Jersey is a boutique real estate firm with the global power of the Northeastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest family owned Real Estate Company. Baer & McIntosh specializes in Hudson River real estate. Whether you are buying or selling you need people who care about your needs, listen to you, represent you honestly and with integrity, and have the skill to negotiate the best deal for you. They find you a home, a

Prospective teachers, counsellors and administrators are drawn to LIU Hudson campus

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Jeffrey J. McDowell, executive director of operations and recruitment managaer for LIU Hudson Campus believes our neighborhood is a treasure trove for talented people. He told us: “Rockland County has a mix of people preparing for careers in education taught by experienced professionals. “LIU Hudson Campus is well prepared to turn out administrators, counsellors and teachers. We have thousands of alumni living and working in Rockland, Bergen and Orange County and beyond the tri-state area. “We’ve been offering Masters Degrees and Advanced Certificates in Rockland County for over 32 years.” LIU Hudson is a graduate campus of Long Island University located at 70 Route 340 in Orangeburg. In a roundtable discussion student teachers, counsellors and administrators share their experiences attending LIU. Erin Walk said: “I’m here for secondary

Dr. Thomas Nardi (second from left) leads the 8th Annual Counseling Honor Society in Action with the Prom Dress Drive. The LIU students collected the Prom Dresses so the teen age girls at Spring Valley High School can have a memorable Prom. The Salvation Army aided in the delivery. teaching of adolescents. After getting my Bachelor’s Degree I worked in the corporate sector. “When I returned to education I noticed the climate had changed. In the last 15 years there has been a push for integrative education. Here at LIU I work with children with disabilities in a collaborative and inclusive setting. I was lucky to get into Integrative Co-Teaching and it has been wonderful.” Jeanne Lakowski said, “I’m not a typical student. I’m getting my NYS Masters Certification. I teach at St. Margaret’s in Pearl River and I enjoy the flexibility LIU offers. I work and then attend LIU. “We are both Math teachers and our professors remind us it is the kids who count.” Dr. Rhoda Shore who supervises student teachers and assesses, diagnoses and works out strategies in dealing with the children said, “These lovely ladies make our job such a pleasure.” Adam Schreiber works in an independent school and observes what students have to go through. “I want to be a school counsellor and I’m utilizing the teaching I learn at LIU in real world practice. Even though I work K through 12 in an affluent area the problems are still there but I find what I learn here is

very rewarding.” Rachel Guyt who also is becoming a school counsellor and is almost done with her program said, “I’m working with autistic children utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis on a one to one basis. It’s been an amazing experience and I realize this is what I need to be doing. I feel as if I am their voice.” Arlene Whiteman is going for a Certificate in Educational Leadership. She has an MS in Educational Science and has taught in the East Ramapo School District for 18 years. “My parents were educators but I chose to be a hairdresser. After a while I realized I could be a good teacher and went back to school. I love children and I’m looking to be an administrator. “ Sometimes change comes from the top down, other times from the bottom up. We need teachers who have a heart for the children instead of statistics. Here at LIU the professors have tremendous experience.” Ann Marie Uhl who is in the Leadership Program said, “I was a teacher in North Rockland, both Middle School and High School. I was also a School Board member. “We need qualified people in leadership positions. I want to be a Human Resources

L TO R Martha Murray Ed.D, Jeffrey McDowell, Executive Director, Arlene Whiteman, Rachel Guyt, Alexandra Leys, Adam Schreiber, Erin Walk, Jeanne Lakowski and Dr. Rhoda Shore.

L TO R Martha Murray Ed.D, Jeffrey McDowell, Executive Director, Arlene Whiteman, Rachel Guyt, Alexandra Leys, Adam Schreiber, Erin Walk, Jeanne Lakowski and Dr. Rhoda Shore. 0011)

Director and LIU has the most comprehensive program and all the professors have real world experience as Superintendents, Principals and Administrators.” Martha Murray, Ed.D is a retired School

Superintendent and the Program Director for Educational Leadership. “We have lots of School Superintendents teaching here. We are administrators just like they would like to be. We can share with them how to

handle finances. “What happens when you get sued? Every one of our professors has been an Administrator and has at least 10 years real world experience in the field they are teaching. All of our students are required to complete 450 hours of Administrative Intern Work taught by a professional. Lee Iacocca once said, ‘In a completely rational society-the best of us would aspire to be teachers and the rest of us settle for something less. Because passing civilization down from one generation to the next is the highest honor and responsibility.” You can call Martha Murray at 845-450-5428. To learn more about the programs offered by LIU Hudson call Jeffrey McDowell at 845-450-5402 or 914-831-2728 or email him at jeffrey.mcdowell@liu.edu. You can visit LIU Hudson’s web site at www.liu.edu/Hudson.

The Tappan Zee Bridge seems to be growing by leaps and bounds these days. Local photo whiz Dr. Arnold Roufa took this shot last month. Those blue towers are part of the state-of-the-art construction work being done.

The beautiful view from the Time Nyack Hotel.

The exciting Time Nyack Hotel opens its doors

This month marks the Grand Opening of the eagerly awaited upscale, 133 room boutique lifestyle hotel, The Time Nyack. The hotel is the latest property from New York-based WYINC which specializes in developing upscale boutique projects in urban destinations.

Kerry Wellington, principal of WYINC owners of the hotel, raises a toast to the new venture with Beth Tufekcik, brand manager of Time hotels.

Kerry Wellington, WYINC principal’ told Rivertown: “We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of The Time Nyack this month and are honored to be partnering with such a great lifestyle brand to help us

make this long-awaited project a reality, “As someone who lived in Nyack for several years, I recognize that this hotel is filling a void, and will be a place for members of the community, their guests,

and visitors to stay, play, and experience everything the area has to offer.” Jay Stein, Dream Hotel Group Chief Executive Officer, added: “The Time Nyack is exciting for our company and our brand. We are not only growing our portfolio and our brand but we continue to expand outside of New York City. “We are very excited to be opening in a community that is reflective of The Time Hotels experience: upscale and approachable, welcoming and whimsical and above all, sophisticated and memorable.” The Time Nyack is a forward-thinking lifestyle hotel providing unrivaled, progressive service to creative folks and business travelers alike. The unique building — once a former factory and later known as “Live at the Factory”, a recording studio where bands came to record— has been completely reimagined. “The New Jersey office of Envirometrics provided architecture, structural & MEP Engineering, and the hotel’s interiors

Time Nyack Hotel were designed by the award-winning architectural & interior design firm, Glen & Co Architecture. “The Time Nyack will be the only hotel in the Hudson River Valley to offer a chic, upscale, lifestyle experience with exquisite loft accommodations and dining including BV’s Grill - a first cousin to the famed Bobby Van’s Steakhouse.” The hotel includes a beautiful banquet and function space, together with an outdoor lounge and pool deck. Launching later this year the hotel will introduce a rooftop lounge with breathtaking views of the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. Guests of The Time Nyack will be greeted by whimsical guest room designs, infused with a loft-style aesthetic that will leave them with dreams of returning. On the top floor, rooms will offer private terraces overlooking the Hudson River. Amenities ranging from Frete linens and bathrobes, Bigelow bath and body amenities, Tesla charging stations, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi will be provided throughout the hotel. The property provides a variety of experiences - from an escape from the city, to a temporary perch for the business traveler, to a home base for a day of cycling or a leisurely stroll through Nyack’s historic downtown. The outdoor patio, restaurant, event space and meeting rooms provide the opportunity to host memorable gatherings well suited to the colorful town of Nyack itself, which guests can easily access via a complimentary shuttle. Beth Tufekcic, brand manager of Time Hotels,commented: “Everyone involved in The Time Nyack project has played a pivotal role in bringing this hotel to life, “From the hands on approach owners Michael and Kerry have taken to the amazing talent we have retained to staff the hotel, we are ready to open our beautiful red doors and begin welcoming guests to experience The Time Nyack this month.” For reservations call 845-675-8700 or email info@thetimenyackhotel.com. The Time Nyack Hotel is located at 400 High Avenue in Nyack, NY.

Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rendering of the roof top pool at Time Nyack Hotel.

Fascinating history of the US Mail - told by Rivertown’s Tom Riley Communication is the lifeblood of every society. It has undergone tremendous advances over the centuries. One of the earliest messages as recorded in the Old Testament of The Bible was transported by a dove to Noah in the form of an olive branch. As speedier means of transporting messages were devised so did the demand for postal services increased. From that olive branch to the transfer of messages via electronic mail by satellite a long difficult process has taken place. Good communication was essential for governing the vast empires of the ancient world. WE DELIVER - a fascinating new book by Rivertown veteran Tom Riley - tells the history of postal services from 6,000 years ago to the present and the issues facing the U.S. Postal Service today. The U.S. delivers 40 % of the world’s mail and is the most cost effective postal system ever devised. The importance of mail delivery on a regular basis is often taken for granted by the citizens of the United States. The ingenuity of man in devising means to communicate over long distances is a tribute to man’s imagination. He has at various times used pigeons, reindeer, kites, balloons, cats, arrows, catapults, camels, sea currents, tin cans, gliders, horses, zinc-coated steel balls, dogs, airplanes, cars, trucks, railroads and rockets. As faster means of transportation were devised the postal service was quick to make use of them. Electronic mail delivery using satellites to aid delivery is the most modern example of man’s quest to communicate as rapidly as possible. Our world has grown smaller due to faster communications and rapid travel. Did you know that every year over 10,000 lives are saved by letter carriers making their rounds 6 days a week. They are only only government employee who visits your house and businesses 6 days a week and they often come upon emergency situations. Tom Riley is a retired letter carrier with 27 years of service and has seen first hand the importance of mail on a regular basis. Read his fascinating 170 page book with photographs as he chronicles the deeds of letter carriers and clerks on and off the job. Learn information that will help your business save money. Tom is a graduate of Iona College and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was deployed to the Philippines during the Vietnam war. Tom is also a writer/photographer for Rivertown Magazine. You can order his book from www.Heritagebooks.com or www.theorphantrainriders.com.

Multi Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes visits Rockland’s Elmwood Playhouse

Story: Candy Pittari Rupert Holmes, Rockland native and the first person in theatrical history to solely win Tony Awards as an author, a composer and a lyricist paid a visit recently to Elmwood Playhouse at 10 Park Street Nyack. He and his childhood sweetheart, wife Liza, were there to view Elmwood’s production of A Time to Kill, directed by Joe Albert Lima, with the assistance of Candy Pittari and produced by Kandi Rosenbaum. Mr. Holmes had been chosen to adapt the award winning John Grisham novel to the stage. To do so, he was required to sign a contract stipulating that he would not view the Warner Brothers movie made from the same novel, as the play’s producers had not secured the rights for any material not included in the novel but written specifically for the film. The April visit was not Mr. Holmes’ first to the Playhouse. In 1990, when his award-winning musical, The Mystery of Edwin Drood was produced by Elmwood, he attended the closing night performance, making it a point to remain to meet, thank, and shake hands with each member of the cast and crew. Several months later he appeared onstage at Nyack High School in a performance to benefit the theater. The monies raised by the singer, composer, and arranger allowed for the renovation of one of the Playhouse’s studios. He later attended the dedication of that studio.

Joe Lima Director, Rupert Holmes author, Candy Pittari Assistant Director and cast of Elmwood Playhouse’s recent production of A TIME TO KILL. NEXT TO NORMAL is at the Playhouse FRIDAY MAY 13TH 2016 — SATURDAY JUNE 11TH 2016

Mr. Holmes’ staunch support of the theater is only natural. As he tells it, as a boy growing up in Nanuet he attended Nyack High School where his father, the late Leonard Goldstein, was the band teacher. The young student would wait for the bus on the corner of Main and Park Streets in Nyack, look down the block and see Elmwood Playhouse. He thought perhaps someday he might like to work there. The multi-faceted Rupert went much further than his boyhood aspirations. His first album as a recording artist, Widescreen, was discovered by Barbra Streisand who asked to record songs from it and then used some of his songs in the movie A Star

is Born. He arranged, conducted, and wrote songs on her Lazy Afternoon and five other albums. By 1985 he had written and had produced The Mystery of Edwin Drood, for which he won the aforementioned Tony Awards. Mr. Holmes’ accomplishments and awards are far too numerous to include in this article, yet the highly acclaimed entertainer, novelist, play and musical writer, as well as humorist remains a humble, gracious, and charming man who entertained the Elmwood audience, cast, and crew members with numerous anecdotes of the backstage sagas of productions of A Time

to Kill on Broadway and in Washington D.C. Perhaps his Tony Award nominated Best Play 2003, Say Goodnight, Gracie, based on the relationship between George Burns and Gracie Allen, the 2003 Broadway season’s longest running play and the longest running solo performance show in Broadway history will make it into a future Elmwood season. If not there are many other: Accomplice, Solitary Confinement, Curtains and The Nutty Professor for the theatrical group to choose from and hope they lure the versatile Mr. Holmes back for another return visit.

Rockland County Office for the Aging offers amazing services to seniors

Story/Photo: Tom Riley Did you know there are over 62,000 people over the age of 60 in Rockland County? The Rockland County Office for the Aging is adding staff because seniors are the fastest growing population in the state. Many seniors want to remain in their home and the Rockland County Office for the Aging designed programs that help seniors maintain maximum independence in the home. They also provide for employment and volunteer activities. Their mission is to provide coordinated and comprehensive county services and to act as an advocate by and for older adults. June F Molof, Director of The Rockland County Office of the Aging, Donna M. Scanlon, Assistant Director and Susan Iovino, Outreach Coordinator sat down with Rivertown Magazine and outlined the vast array of programs offered by the agency and they listed valuable phone numbers. June Molof explained: “Our CAREGIVER RESPITE Program (364-2105) offers a free caregiver respite program that covers a weeklong stay in a licensed, assisted living facility or nursing home. “Respite is available for non-Medicaid recipients 60 and older who reside in RC and have a caregiver. We are now expanding this program to include In Home Assistance,. “EISEP (Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly) (364-2115) has an overall goal to improve access to, and availability of, appropriate and cost-effective non-medical in-home services to income eligible seniors 60 and over on a sliding scale. This program is for older adults who are not eligible for services through Medicaid. It’s for people who have functional impairment in an activity of daily living such as bathing, meal preparation, shopping and housekeeping.” June is one of the founders, along with Virginia Weil in 1964 of the Rockland County Office for the Aging. Donna added: “EMPOWER NY (364-2101) is a program that offers No-Cost energy efficiency services to low-income homeowners and renters. “HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) 364-2101 is for individuals over age 60, who

L to R Suzanne Iovino, Outreach Coordinator, June F. Molof, Director of the County of Rockland Office for the Aging and Assistant Director, Donna M. Scanlon provide a vast array of programs for senior citizens. In the background is a plaque dedicated to Virginia Weil, one of the founders of the Office for the Aging. meet certain income guideli. They may be el- gram (364-2108) provides telephone Reassurigible for a yearly heating bill subsidy. This ance for older adults who are lonely or depress program runs from November through March. or home-bound. A trained volunteer will place “HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, a call on a regular scheduled basis to older Counseling & Assistance Program) 364-2118 adults who are in need of someone to touch base provides information, education and counseling with to ensure their well-being and/or to have about Medicare and other health insurances to a friendly conversation. In the instance that a all Medicare beneficiaries and their loved ones. specific need is identified, the caller will notify Currently there are approximately 60,000 Medi- the proper agencies to provide additional sercare recipients in Rockland. vices. We are always in need of volunteers for “Our LOOKING FORWARD Newsletter our services.” (364-2106) with a circulation of 8,000 focus“If you would like to donate, time, services es on topics that provide help, suggestions and or funds to The Rockland County Office for resources that keep you up-to-date with infor- the Aging please call 845-364-2110 or visit our mation sought by many older adults. It offers web site at www.rocklandgov.com/departments/ helpful tips on nutrition, community happenings aging,” said Suzanne Iovino, Outreach Coordiand life in Rockland. nator. “You can email me at iovinos@co.rock“NY CONNECTS (364-3444) offers infor- land.ny.us.” mation and assistance on long term care services June summed up: “These are just some of available to older adults and individual with dis- the programs we run. We love the work we do abilities. Trained specialists link individuals, as and there are many other programs we oversee, well as caregivers, to the services and supports evaluate or subcontract out. We run 5-6 Senior Centers, Meals on Wheels which has hundreds they need to maintain independence. “SCSEP (Senior Community Service Em- of volunteers, Adult Learning and VCS which ployment Program) 364-2107 provides training has outreach to elders. “Their Grandparents Raising Children and and employment opportunities for low income individuals age 55 and older. It teaches new Foster Grandparents who work with children skills and enhances old ones and provides a with special needs are popular programs. Every transition into work in the private sector. You time I see those grandparents they look younger and younger. Our Adult Day Program aids those get a stipend while in the internship.” “We have a SENIOR FOCUS Radio Show. suffering from Alzheimer. We have a wonderJust tune into WRCR AM1700 at 10:10am on ful Directory of Services For Older Adults we the third Thursday of every month. The pro- would be happy to send you. Just call us at 845gram covers topics facing older adults and the 364-2110,” said June. “We are here for you, services available to them. Our TAXI VOUCH- there is no need to suffer in silence.” The Rockland County Office For The Aging ER Program (364-2108) is for Rockland residents 60 and over who are unable to drive or is located at The Robert L. Yeager Health Cenwho need transportation to a Medical Appoint- ter, Building B, 50 Sanitorium Road in Pomona, NY. ment. You’ll get $7.00 off a Taxi ride “Our TELEPHONE REASSURANCE Pro-

All-star lineup for this year’s exciting Academy of Music Festival

June in Nyack has become synonymous with the spellbinding music of the Academy of Music Festival. Each year, the festival invites some of the most prominent musicians from around the world to mesmerize us with their beautiful sounds. This year, from June 5-18, we invite you to celebrate the beginning of summer with us. Drawing on extraordinary talent from near and far, we are thrilled to welcome back many “old” friends – cellists Jerry Grossman, Julia Lichten and David Geber, pianists Elizaveta Kopelman and Christopher Oldfather, flautist Linda Chesis, soprano Korliss Uecker, violinists Anat Almani, Emanuel Borok, Mikhail Kopelman and Bracha Malkin, Caterina Szepes, violist Rebecca Young, bassist Jeremy McCoy, and so many more! As always, we are excited to introduce new performers and new music to you.

Some of the star musicians who will be performing at the Academy of Music Festival next month. From top: Emanuel Borok, Jerry Grossman, Alexander Shtarkman, Korliss Uecker and Elizabeth Zeltser. This year, we are especially pleased to welcome pianist Alexander Shtarkman, gold medal winner of the International Busoni Competition, pianist Paul Posnak and violinist Elizabeth Zeltser of the New York Philharmonic. Of special note, we will perform the New York premier of Bernard Vallandingham’s Terzetto for Two Violins and Viola, with the composer himself playing! Want more? You got it! In honor of the friendship between the two families, world-renowned composer Kirke Mechem arranged “To an Absent Love” for our very own soprano Korliss Uecker and her husband, cellist Jerry Grossman (from Nyack!). We are delighted that they will share

this charming music with us. Based in San Francisco, Mr. Mechem was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award by the National Opera Association. He has a catalogue of over 250 works, which have beetion widely performed around the world. He will be visiting Nyack this summer to commemorate his granddaughter’s graduation from Nyack High School. We have selected our programs carefully, with your enjoyment in mind. Won’t you join our incredible musicians on spectacular journeys? Let the music take you to places you’ve only ever dreamed exist. Come soar with us. For more information, call (845) 7458683.

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Rising real estate star Lauren Iacono has two special homes for sale

Story: Tom Riley Lauren Iacono has a gift for finding people their dream home. Just ask the happy homeowners who worked with Lauren Iacono, a Licensed Real Estate Agent with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Warwick, NY. She found their most prized possession last year, their home. Lauren told us: “I really love what I do. Architecture and the different details in homes continue to fascinate me. “ I love interacting with people and last year I sold 12 homes. I know both Orange and Rockland County well. “I grew up in Orange County and lived in Rockland County for 10 years. I graduated from Dominican College with a degree in international marketing management. I use my marketing skills to reach buyers, sellers and agents all over Rockland and Orange County, New Jersey and the Northeast. “I’m available 24/7 and if I can’t be

This gorgeous home in Highland Mills, near Woodbury Commons, is a true gem.

This home in Cornwall-on-Hudson has a large deck and super patio space.

there you can text me anytime. I have two homes for sale that I would like to tell you about,” Lauren added: “The first home for sale is at 1 Paisley Court in Highland Mills near Woodbury Commons. It is a commuter’s dream - less than 60 miles to NYC and close to public transportation and highly desired schools. “The 3 bath, 3 bedroom, light filled colonial has soaring cathedral ceilings, a family room with a wood burning fireplace and an 1,800 square foot finished basement.

“The amenities include a basketball court, eat-in kitchen, fenced yard, granite countertops, in-ground pool, kitchen and clubhouse plus scenic mountain views. “At night you can sit around the fire pit in a beautiful yard with family and friends. The home is listed at $499,000.” The second home is at 102 Duncan Avenue in Cornwall-on-Hudson in Orange County and has a list price of $279,000. Lisa commented: “Cornwall-on-Hudson is a really cool town where you can walk to shops and businesses. It’s a great commu-

nity with highly desired schools. “This amazing home has gleaming hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and room for the whole family with three spacious bedrooms and a large family room downstairs that could serve many purposes. ‘The large deck and patio space is perfect for entertaining. It is perfectly situated close to shops, restaurants, parks, and hiking locations.” Lauren summed up: “Both these homes have to be seen to be believed. Just call me on my cell at 845-598-9642 and I’ll give you a tour. Homes in Orange County give you great value for the money.” Here is what one happy customer said about Lauren. “Thank you very much for all the help you gave us. Without you we could never have bought the house. “Thank you for being patient with us, always answering our questions and thank you for accommodating our schedule. We are very happy with our new home and we owe it all to you.” Lauren’s office is located at 12 Maple Avenue in Warwick, NY. You can call heroffice at 845-987-2000 or email her at Lauren@baerhomes. “Warwick is a very popular destination and we have many listings that feature scenic views, estates and horse farms,” said Lauren. You can access Lauren’s web sites at Lauren.Baerhomes.com and LaurenIacono. Raveis.com.

Penguin - Rockland’s professional theatre announces its 2016 season “A visit to Penguin Rep Theatre is a perfect trip out of the city,” says Edie Falco, Emmy Award winning star of “The Sopranos” and “Nurse Jackie.” “It’s a beautiful setting, and the theatre rivals what you can see in Manhattan.” As The New York Times wrote: “Guided by the skilled hand of Penguin’s artistic director, Joe Brancato, the splendid performers get firstrate support, as always at Penguin, by an excellent design team.” And Lohud.com raved that “Penguin Rep is a place where theatergoers can experience magic time after time.” Penguin Rep, under the leadership of Brancato, founding artistic director, and executive director Andrew M. Horn, announces its 2016 season, the professional Equity company’s 39th at its home in Stony Point. “The upcoming season is a wonderful opportunity to meet unforgettable characters,” says Brancato, “and to experience really great stories about some hot-button topics, including immigration, same sex marriage and disability.” The season opens May 20 with “The Immigrant,” a heartfelt play by Mark Harelik about his Jewish grandfather’s emigration to the U.S. In 1909, Haskell Harelik emigrated from Russia. Instead of going to New York, he ended up in Hamilton, Texas (population: 1203; no Jews). A stranger in a strange land, he spoke no English, but with a wheelbarrow, a bunch of bananas and the support of a Texan couple staked claim to the American Dream. (May 20 – June 12). “And that’s just the start of the ambitious 2016 season,” says Horn. Here’s what else “the gutsiest little theatre” (The New York Times) has in store this year. Next up is Jonathan Tolin’s Off Broadway comedy success “Buyer and Cellar.” Imagine working for Barbra Streisand herself, imagine being in charge of the private mall located in the basement of her Malibu estate, and imagine a young man who finds his true self thanks to the diva. (July 1 – July 24). Following last season’s presentation of Mark St. Germain’s “Finding Dr. Ruth” comes the award-winning playwright’s “Dancing Lessons.” This romantic comedy about a young man with autism and an injured dancer will inspire and lift your spirits. (August 12 – September 4). By arrangement with Ted Snowdon we present the area premiere of Florida playwright Michael McKeever’s “Daniel’s Husband.” When a gay couple’s life together takes a

Above: Becoming Dr. Ruth was one of last year’s big hits. Here Dr. Ruth (herself), actress Anne O’Sullivan, playwright Mark St. Germain & director Stephen Nachamie on the set. Left: Anne O’Sullivan as Dr. Ruth. Photos: Dorice A. Madronero. shocking turn, we experience the power and pain of love in this breathtaking new play. (September 23 – October 16). This season, Penguin’s popular “Just Desserts” readings will take place on summer Mondays: June 13, July 11, July 25, August 15 and August 29. “Get up close and personal”, said Brancato, “enjoy desserts, ranging from healthy to heavenly, before the reading of a new play and a lively discussion among the audience, author and actors.” Performances and readings are scheduled at Penguin’s intimate, 108-seat theatre, located at 7 Crickettown Road in Stony Point. “It’s theatre so close you can feel it”, said Horn, “with comfy upholstered seats and no seat more than 30 feet from the stage.” The theatre, which is converted from an 1880’s hay barn, is air con-

ditioned, accessible to all, and offers plenty of free parking. Come fall, SUNY Rockland Community College’s 500-seat Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern will be the venue for a special presentation of “Wiesenthal,” written and performed by Tom Dugan, on Saturday, October 8. The true story of Simon Wiesenthal, an ordinary man who brought Nazi war criminals to justice, this award-winning play is filled with hope, humanity and humor. Subscriptions to the 2016 season are on sale now. Prices start as low as $115 for the four plays, a savings of 25 to 33% off the cost of individual tickets. That’s less than $29 per ticket. For no additional charge, patrons can select a value-added subscription series that include post-performance discussions among the artists and audience, and pre-show tastings sup-

Previous hit shows at the Penguin. Above left: Jim Hankins & Miche Braden in The Devil’s Music: The Life & Blues of Bessie Smith. Photo: John Quilty. Above right: Rusty Ross, Peggy Cosgrave & Liz Zazzi in Miracle on South Division Street. Photo: Aaron Pepis. Left: Beth Fowler, two-time Emmy Award winner for Orange is the New Black, and Richard Kline, of Two’s Company, host Penguin Rep’s 2015 gala. Photo: Dorice A. Madronero. Right: Sheldon Best, Christopher McCann & Emma O’Donnell in Freed. Photo: John Quilty.

plied by local restaurants. An additional incentive, says Horn, “is to dine out at a discount, with select restaurants offering special benefits to Penguin subscribers”. Individual tickets for mainstage productions are priced at $43 (including facility fee and service charge). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and young people (30 and under). Tickets are $16 for “Just Desserts” readings, or available by subscription to all five readings at $60. Tickets for “Wiesenthal” are $45 each ($40 each for Penguin subscribers). To order tickets or for further information, visit Penguin Rep’s website at www.penguinrep.org or call 845-786-2873. Penguin Rep Theatre is a not-for-profit professional Equity theatre in its 39th year of operation. Under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, Penguin has grown from a summer theatre to become one of the Hudson Valley’s most influential nonprofit cultural institutions.

Brancato and Horn have brought together accomplished professional actors – David Canary, Michael Cullen, Gregg Edelman, Michael Esper, Barbara Feldon, Tovah Feldshuh, Beth Fowler, Deborah Hedwall, Celeste Holm, Richard Kline, Andrew McCarthy, Lizbeth Mackay, Michele Pawk, and Karen Ziemba, among others – to star in new and noteworthy plays. Since its founding in 1977, Penguin has produced over 150 celebrated shows for more than 400,000 people from the lower Hudson Valley and beyond, including new works by Lee Blessing, Steven Dietz, Tom Dudzick, Ronald Harwood, Arthur Laurents, Warren Leight, Jon Marans, William Mastrosimone, James Sherman, Elizabeth Swados, Staci Swedeen and Richard Vetere. Many new plays have moved from Stony Point to New York City, across the country and around the world, and from the stage to TV and film. The enterprising theatre company continues to expand beyond the walls of its barn theatre and to take past successes on the road. Penguin’s acclaimed production of “Playing

the Assassin”, David Robson’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play, which premiered in Stony Point in 2014, was presented at TheaterWorks in Hartford, Connecticut and Delaware Theater Center in preparation for a move into New York City. Chestnut Ridge resident Angelo Parra’s “The Devil’s Music: The Life & Blues of Bessie Smith,” which recently played the Royal Manitoba Theatre in Canada and the high seas aboard the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, just finished sold-out runs in Milwaukee and Delray Beach, Florida. And Penguin’s production of Erasmus Fenn’s comedy “Drop Dead Perfect” was presented Off Broadway, where it garnered rave reviews and was a New York Times and Time Out New York Critic’s Pick. As it launches its 2016 season, Penguin Rep Theatre continues to present a cultural experience that is unique in the region: professional productions of new plays at affordable prices.

NuAge Tree & Lawn Care are experts in removing large and dangerous trees Story/Photos: Tom Riley Victor Castillo, the owner of NuAge Tree and Lawn Care and his crew worked around the clock during Hurricane Sandy removing large and dangerous trees allowing residents and businesses free access to their property. Victor told us: “We worked non-stop for days on end and earned a reputation for prompt and reliable emergency service. We’ve been serving the Hudson Valley’s residents, commercial, industrial and multi-family units for over 25 years. “We can take care of just about anything when it comes to your landscaping needs and we offer a wide variety of services and cover all seasons. From tree removing, trimming, snow plowing, new design and planting, power washing or just making your lawn beautiful we are here to serve you! “We offer weekly, bi-weekly or monthly lawn maintenance services, which includes cutting the lawn, trimming bushes, taking down trees, pruning trees and we offer prompt reliable emergency care services. We are fully licensed and fully insured for your protection and we offer free estimates.” Satisfied client Jeannine of New City said this about NuAge Tree and Lawn Care: “They arrived when they said they would, and then worked efficiently and carefully. Everyone who worked on removing the trees really knew what they were doing! “Watching the larger trees come down was fascinating - doing it correctly seemed both a science and an art, as the branches were carefully cut, swung around and down to the ground by ropes. “The team was careful of our lawn and nearby plantings, and cleaned up all the branches, twigs, etc. They did a good job

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Rivertown Exchange celebrates St. Patrick’s Day early at Lynch’s in Stony Point

Rivertown Exchange had a marvelous celebration at Vicolo’s Ristorante in Old Tappan.A good crowd had a wonderful time and the food - of course - was fabulous. If you mised our party check out the restaurant. Next month’s Rivertown will be at UNoodles, 14 Main Street, Haverstraw Wednesday April 13, from 5.30 to 7.30, Photos: Dr. Arnold Roufa Some of the happy crowd who showed up at Vicolo’s Ristorante in Old Tappan.

Rivertown’s Tom and Crucy Riley with Dan and Bonnie Radetz,

Vicolo owner Benn Quosja shares a drink with Robert and Martha Lee.

Jack Sherry and wife Celeste.

Above: The guests gathered together to drink a toast to Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candice Boyle who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be present because she was recovering from a fractured knee cap. Left: Trish Levere, Kathy Tobin and Janet Goodman.

Special recipes for mom’s special day May is a Heavenly month with blue skies, blossoms and warm temperatures. Of course it also includes Mother’s Day. If you’re not too sure what to cook for mom on her special day why not give the following recipes a go? Start things off on the right foot with a raspberry chia pudding for breakfast then present her with a delectable vegetable soup followed by an apple cranberry galette for lunch. Enormously delicious, tremendously healthy and easy to make. Mom is going to love you!

Above: Vegetable Soup. Below: Raspberry Chia Pudding. Opposite: Apple and Cranberry Galette.

Apple and Cranberry Galette I adore galettes, they taste delicious and look wonderful and yet they’re a very low pressure dessert. They’re meant to look “rustic” so it really doesn’t matter if the pastry rips or there’s a little more on one side than the other, it’s all part of it’s charm. I’ve given directions for gluten and dairy free, or if you’re not bothered about all of that I’ve also given the standard ingredients. You can’t go wrong with this! 1 cup gluten free flour (or all purpose flour) 1/3 cup coconut sugar (or white sugar) Pinch of salt 4 oz vegan butter (or 1 stick unsalted butter) cut into cubes 2-3 tablespoons ice water 2 medium size apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 cup frozen cranberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract zest and juice of half a lemon

Heat the oven to 400 F. Place the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl and combine. Add the butter and “rub in” until it looks the size of peas. Make a well in the the center of the mixture and add the water, gently combining until you have a soft dough. Be careful not to over handle. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile peel, core and slice the apples. Place them in a bowl with the lemon juice, zest, cranberries and vanilla extract. Toss to combine. On a floured surface roll out the the dough in a circle shape. Place the circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the fruit in the middle of the circle leaving about an inch boarder. Fold the edges of the boarder over the fruit.

Place in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes then enjoy. Vegetable Soup. This is a deeply nourishing soup. Serve it with some artisanal bread and some high quality cheese from the farmer’s market and you have an exceptional meal. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 4 sticks of celery, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 -2 leeks, thoroughly washed and chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) A handful of new potatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 high quality vegetable stock cube 3-4 cups filtered water

1 head of broccoli – cut into very small florets 1 sprig fresh rosemary 3 Swiss chard leaves, stemmed and finely chopped 3/4 cup frozen peas 3/4 cup frozen corn Squeeze of lemon juice Sprinkling of parmesan cheese . Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, add the finely chopped onion and saute on a medium to low heat until caramelized – approximately 15 minutes. Sprinkle a little sea salt over the onions to stop them from burning. 2. Add the celery, carrots and leeks and saute for a further 5 minutes. Add the cumin, tomato paste, red pepper flakes if using and the new potatoes, stir well to combine. Add the stock cube and water, bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and partially cover. Allow to simmer away for about 15 minutes or until the veggies are tender. 3. Add the rosemary sprig, broccoli florets, swiss chard, frozen peas and corn and allow them to just cook through. 4. Remove from heat, remove the rose-

mary sprig, squeeze a little lemon juice into the soup. Serve with or without parmesan (regular or vegan) or a drizzle of olive oil over the top. Breathe deep, feel nourished and grateful for a bowl of goodness:) Raspberry Chia Pudding Pudding for breakfast? As long as it’s a chia seed pudding it’s a wonderfully healthy offering. Chia seeds are packed with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein. Mom is going to thank you for this one! 1 1/2 cups non dairy milk (I used almond) 4 tablespoons chia seeds Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or more if you have a sweet tooth) Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator and allow to set overnight. 3. Pour into a pretty serving dish and top with additional raspberries and a sprig of mint.

The ultimate emergency - how prepared are you? As a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, one of the first things I learned in working with and helping people prepare for the long haul is the creation of “The Emergency Fund”: a sum roughly equal to 6 months household expenses held in a liquid account accessible for emergencies - yes, the one you never figure would happen. Let’s look at a real life example… I have a client who is with me for over 30 years - rather, he and his family is. You see, I’ve been helping with the family finances for three generations in their family now, not unusual for me. I have a few dozen families of which I’ve dealt with three generations, and in four cases, I’ve touched four generations in the same family. I can’t begin to tell you the self-satisfaction I have had being taken in the confidence of all involved, and the pleasure of being “a part of the family.” In this case, it was between the second and third generation, parents and adult child. The “child,” now 30 years old, has been struggling with an ailment that the insurance company (need I say more) felt the course of care was quite different from the opinion of the doctor. This brought the child to a very serious decision - go with the insurance company’s diag-

nosis and course of treatment and be covered, or go with the real-life decision going with the trusted doctor’s course of treatment and not be covered because they the insurance company refused to agree with the doctors course of careand not pay for it. Since it’s not up to me how to advise a client what to do with their body, I write to give you a real-life example, not to judge. Clearly, the adult child and parents wanted to go with the course of treatment prescribed by the doctor although not covered, and the cost was to be $30,000 - payable up front. Because we kept a family emergency fund set aside with liquidity, within 1 day I was able to give the client the $30,000 needed from their account and let the child have her surgery we’ll fight it out with the insurance company later. The main goal was to be ready at any time should something like this arise, as remote as it may be. Everybody thinks these things won’t happen to them…until they do. An emergency fund is one of the first things

we work on establishing when doing a financial plan for a client. Emergencies that come up unexpectedly can come in the form of medical, a new refrigerator, household repairs like a new roof or hot water heater, or anywhere in between. For me personally, just last month I found the whole drive train failed in my Jeep, and out of the blue found myself hunting for a new car - with an unplanned expense for a down payment. Nothing is cheap anymore, from $10,000 for a new roof to $10-$20,000 for a down payment on a new car. I am often asked to define what constitutes an emergency. It’s easy, I say… when you take out the withdrawal slip to fill out, just ask yourself one question: “Would Neal constitute this as a REAL emergency?” I’m told by clients who found themselves in this situation that 9 out of 10 times they put the pen down, and left the bank. Amazing how powerful the power of suggestion is! As a Planner, I’m not tough, but very effective! We live in a society of believing it will always happen to the other guy, the next one in line. As kids, we were invincible, and as adults, some of that fallacy still carries through. We may not be invincible, but a belief that we are impervious to catastrophe surrounds us all. We live in our cocoon of a lifestyle, surrounded by that which we believe will protect us from harm and a surprise we can’t handle. I am sorry to inform you that none of us are impervious to an unexpected catastrophe of any proportion- it can, and most probably will come at some time in our life. If you are not financially prepared for it, it will only make the occurrence exponentially worse, but may be life threatening as well. The goal of having a liquid fund equal to 6 months of your household expenses should be on the top of your list for saving for, in addition to or before your 401(k) or other savings goals. Let’s put it another way…if you’re faced with a life threatening catastrophe that can only be accomplished with the proper funding and you don’t have it, anything else you are saving for is moot if you’re not going to be here to experience it.

Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY, helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at 845.369.0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www. chestnutinvestment.com

We just attended a Loire Valley wine tasting held at The Park in NYC. We had spent some time last year driving through this area of France. There is so much to see, do, taste and discover. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000, it is famous for all the historic Châteaux and wine. What could be better! We spent a week in a lovely rental house in Amboise that was not only the perfect location for exploring the surrounding wineries but came with a bonus - a neighbor’s cat that we called Suzette. The Loire is the third largest French wine producing region after Bordeaux and the Languedoc. It has many top producers of AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) white wines and is also the second largest producer of AOC rosé wines. Second, of course, to no one’s surprise Provence. You will find a total mixed bag of high quality sparkling, red, white rosé and sweet wines. The Loire is comprised of 79 appellations each with its own micro-climate. The area extends from Nantes in the west and follows the Loire River east through the center of France for more than 600 miles. It’s an enormous wine producing area encompassing many different soil types and climates. The summers can be hot and the winters can be cold. The far western region known as the Pays Nantais is influenced by the effects of the Atlantic Ocean. Muscadet is produced here from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Not surprisingly, Muscadet is the perfect wine to accompany seafood. Muscadet is mouth- watering, crisp and refreshing. The eastern end of the Loire is where white Sancerre wines are crafted from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc grapes. If there is a single wine most people recognize from the Loire that wine is Sancerre. A common misconception is that all Sancerre is white but Sancerre may also be red or rosé in which case the grapes used are Pinot Noir and to a lesser extent Gamay. There are also many other high quality wines from this area made with Sauvignon Blanc such as Pouilly-Fumé and Menetou-Salon. In the midsection of the Loire are the Saumur, Anjou and Touraine areas. Saumur is a very fine sparkling wine region. At this tasting we concentrated on the wines of Touraine. This is a very popular tourist destination and it also has some of the best Chenin Blanc wines including Vouvray. It has the largest number of single varietal wines made including: Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay, Malbec (Côt). The red wines of Chinon and St Nicolas de Bourgueil are made from Cabernet Franc. You will notice that unlike most US wineries that label by varietal I.e. Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay etc., Loire wines are labeled by the place the wine comes from. The soil in this area is very variable and diverse from flinty clay, limestone, chalk beds, gravel and stone to sand. So you taste the terroir in these wines. Nowhere else will you find such rich Vouvray and in so many styles from sec to demi-sec, moelleux to sparkling. There is always something new to try in the ever fascinating world of wine. Enjoy!!

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Lyme disease or fibromyalgia - or both

Here is part 2 of last month’s article on Lyme and it’s co-infections, with a bit about fibromyalgia as promised. To read part one, which has some, but not all information regarding co-infections of Lyme see www.GoDrJo.com or pick up the April 2016 Rivertown. Here’s what happened with one 80ish woman who was extremely fatigued, depressed and aching. Nothing showed up on any tests. She saw a doc in Philadelphia, a friend of her daughter’s, who is an MD too. He diagnosed and finally put her on specific Lyme Disease antibiotics, and she is better today. She picked up a tick, they say, from playing golf on a course that deer also happened to enjoy, though they complained about back-up at the 18th hole, and that day she wore shorts. I’m still impressed that she had the legs for shorts at 80 years old. What she didn’t have, and it doesn’t always occur, was the classic “bulls eye” rash associated with Lyme. In one of my past articles I wrote about a woman who came to me, telling me she had a history of pain on the top of her head. No other symptoms. She had Lyme disease, diagnosed by an astute Doc who didn’t laugh at her, as one neurologist had. She’d had Lyme for TWO YEARS, YES TWO YEARS!!! And got laughed at! Criminal! The American Lyme Disease Alliance did an informal study and found that many CSF (chronic fatigue syndrome) sufferers actually had Lyme disease. And “Dr. Paul Fink, a past president of the American Psychiatric Association, has acknowledged that “Lyme disease can contribute to every psychiatric disorder in the Diagnostic Symptoms Manual.” This means that many patients, especially those diagnosed with anything from autism to panic attacks, should be worked up for Lyme, but you should all know that if it doesn’t show up, it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. “The absence of proof, is not proof of absence”, someone, don’t remember who, once said, but I think it is absolutely true. People think only outdoorsy folks get tick-borne infections, but you don’t even need to be a hiker. Your pet can come in with a tic, and you may not notice it. Just this morning we looked at 5 deer playing in the back yard, and they came around the front to eat the hedges, staring at us with their cute little tick-ridden faces as if to say, is this all you have for breakfast? This county has lots of them, but it isn’t just deer who carry ticks. White footed mice carry ticks as well as other mammals, and it’s hard to stop a mouse if they’re wearing socks and ask what color their feet are; maybe even illegal. Those who let their animals outside may be welcoming back Kitty who could be harboring a new tick. So, ask your doc to keep testing if you suspect Lyme. Or see a Lyme specialist who knows what labs to use, and what other tests to ask for. You could have a co-infection, another tick-born infection that may look like a muscle disease, or anything at all for that matter. And save the tick if you can, not for posterity or because you like to look at bugs Bugsy. Not all ticks carry Lyme, but you want to at least know if your little blood sucker does! Igenex Labs does it for about 68 bucks per test, up to 20 ticks, oy vey, unless you like to separate your ticks if they don’t get along, (but we hope they

are not alive at that point which is not allowed and will freak out the post office), then check that box, yes there is that option, expensive as that may be. http://www.igenex.com/files/ticktest.pdf on my web site if you don’t want to write forever. Other labs test ticks too, but that lab is one of, if not THE best for testing blood etc. for Lyme and other co-infections in my not so humble opinion. My nephew’s mother found a tick on him in May. She brought it (the tick) to her doctor so he could send it out to see if it had Lyme. He refused her request. I didn’t know until my sister told me about it. Someone please tell me, how does this guy sleep at night? Along with specific antibiotics, which M.D.’s prescribe for a tick-born infections your local Wholistic Healthcare Professional may know about some specific herbal protocols, based on good research from good herbalists, Herb. What are they? Herbs that can help support the immune system in its quest to kill the little buggers, support the reduction of inflammatory symptoms, support energy production, and make life a little more bearable, but Pooh, bear in mind this alone or even with antibiotics isn’t a guarantee of a cure, as they can and will hide anywhere, and come out later when the immune system takes a hit for some reason. When lots of these parasites are killed though, another fun condition called the Herxheimer reaction, more like the flu, can happen due to the toxins released during the die-off. This is something that everyone with Lyme hears about eventually, and it can slow down recovery or the path back to some form of normal. Herbal protocols have to be backed off at these times too. Lyme may have a long latency period. One 12 year-old developed a recognizable Lyme 5 years after a tick bite. So patients may have it and not know it, until stress lowers the immune system enough so that it can trigger Lyme. This happens, and nothing may show up anywhere that explains awful symptoms. This stress of Lyme, it’s co-infection, any infection, shocks the immune system, as can any emotional shock, like an unexpected death or serious illness of a loved one or the physical shock of a fall or accident. Even after being treated for Lyme, up to 50% may still have, sometimes for months, symptoms such as achey everything, extreme fatigue, good and bad days, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia,“never fully awake and never fully asleep” as one Lyme expert put it, resembling a condition called Fibromyalgia, and may even be diagnosed with that if Lyme doesn’t show up. There is always the possibility that all parasites are not eradicated due to inadequate amount or length of treatment, severity of illness, or the

sequela of Fibromyalgia to any illness or shock of some kind. In fact, an illness may not have been the only reason this shows up, as many people are diagnosed with Fibromyalgia following a car accident, who never had these symptoms before! Can you guess what else many of those symptoms describe? My opinion, and some science can bear this out, is that the aforementioned stress of illness, emotional and physical in any form, increases cortisol, and remember, if you’ve read my articles, that cortisol from the adrenal glands is released in response to stress. So what. So cortisol, a poor diet, inflammation, diabetes if that is present, the presence of heavy metals, infections, and parasites, to name a few, can BLOCK the conversion of T-4 our INACTIVE thyroid hormone, to T-3, our ACTIVE hormone, even in the presence of a normal TSH, which is the only blood test you may have been tested for my Fibromyalgia sufferers! This means, that for some people, the reason they feel horrible after feeling horrible is because some of their thyroid hormone, which may look great on paper, isn’t being converted (and it happens in many places in the body) to the active form, the form that keeps you, ACTIVE! This conversion may be happening in the brain, so TSH is ok, but not elsewhere, see below. There are many more tests of the thyroid, that can help the true picture become clearer about what is happening. What else is involved? Liver dysfunction may contribute to Fibromyalgia. Your liver detoxifies and breaks down something called reverse T-3, a bad inactive thyroid hormone that is made due to all of the above stress and other complicated steps, which can block the active good form of T-3. Not enough good bacteria in the gut causes gut dysbiosis These good gut bugs help in the formation of 20% of the good active form of T-3 (from the inactive form T-4), so if the gut ain’t happy we can’t make one fifth of our T-3, see? All of this, (and there is more, so self treatment can lead to no progress), has to be addressed by a health care professional familiar with this, and the road back to a person’s previous “normal” may take time, but it is there, and it can happen for many people. So my dear readers, keep calm, count your blessings, and stay safe as we get outside and play. Wear light clothing, long pants tucked into socks if hiking, stay away from long grass, or the kind you smoke, check for ticks everywhere including hair everywhere on the body, on each other every time you go outside, before you come back in. And, take a shower stinky soon after coming in, call your Doc if you develop a fever or rash, and know that despite all that, you can still get bitten without knowing it, but with the right diagnosis, and good Docs, many patients can get back to their lives if treated right away, and if treated right, right? Www.GoDrJo.com Disclaimer: The claims made in this article have not been evaluated by any regulatory health authority and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any stopping any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. This information is not meant to treat prevent or cure disease.

Blauvelt Free Library

ADULT PROGRAMS Blauvelt Community Yard Sale | Saturday and Sunday, March 14 + 15, 9 am - 4 pm. It’s the 4th Annual Western Highway Roundup, Blauvelt’s home-site yard sale. Last year, over 40 homes participated. On Friday, May 13, maps to locations will be available at Blauvelt Free Library, 541 Western Highway, just south of the Erie St. traffic light. Online versions will be on the website at blauveltfreelibrary.org, Facebook at Blauvelt-Free-Library. There will be an outside display including maps at the library for off hours pick up. For info, call 845 359-2811. Classic Movie | Tuesday, May 17 , 12 pm. Paul Kaufman introduces a free screening of “I Remember Mama” (134 min.) , a beloved family history from 1948, starring Irene Dunne and Barbara Bel Geddes. Coffee and tea are provided, and Linda Kaufman brings tasty baked sweets. Book Chat | Wednesday, May 18 at 7 pm (new time). Educator, Evelyn Murphy presents a lively discussion of a popular book on the third Wednesday of every month. This time, the group will consider “We are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler. Books are available at the library circulation desk. Call 845-359-2811 to let us know you’re coming. Meeting of the Board of Trustees | Tuesday, May 24, 7 pm. The monthly meeting of the library’s board is open to the public, and includes time for questions and comments at the beginning and end of each session. YOUTH PROGRAMS Twist ‘n’ Shout Toddler Time | Wednesdays, 10:15 am or 11:15 am | Through May 25. Join Marybeth for stories, puppet play, songs and movement. Registration required at 845 359-2811. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday through May 26, 2 - 3 pm. Join Marybeth and Dolores for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 ½ to 5, in the Children’s Room. Spring Pajama Time with Marybeth | Thursday, May 5, 6 pm. Ages 3 - 6. Wear your PJ’s and bring a favorite stuffed toy for stories, and make a wreath to welcome spring. Please register at 845 359-2811. Cinco de Mayo Taco Time with Debbie | Thursday, May 5, 6 pm. Olé! Put together you own tasty Mexican treat. Ages 11-14. Limit 15. Call 845-359-2811 to register. Music Time with Danna Banana | Mon-

The Guide day, May 9, 4:30 pm. Sing and dance to tunes by Dan. Ages 1-6. Please call 845359-2811 to register. Space limited. CheckMates Chess Club | Wednesdays, May 11 and 25 at 4:30 pm. Bring your brainpower! We’ll provide the chessboard and pieces. Ages 7 and up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Moovie and Poopcorn | Friday, May 13, 4 pm. “Lion Guard: Return of the Roar” (TV-Y) 44 min. Ages 2 and up. Popcorn, too! Read to Lola + Paco | Monday, May 16, 4:15 – 5:15 pm. Therapy Dogs Lola and Paco love to hear kids read. Register for one of eight, 15-minute sessions at 845359-2811. Grades K – 5. Music + Movement with Fran | Tuesdays, May 17 + 24, 10:30 pm. Interactive music class with puppets, instruments… and a parachute! Limit 15. Must register. Call 845-359-2811. Moovie and Poopcorn | Thursday, May 19, 4 pm. “The Hunger Games: Mockinjay, Part 2” (PG-13) 137 min. Teens. Popcorn, too! Wii Games | Friday, May 20, 4-5 pm. Show off your mad Wii skillz. Ages 7 – 11. Mommy + Me Yoga | Tuesday, May 21, 10 – 10:30 am. Have fun while you learn together. With Wendy Messano. Ages 2 to 4. Limit 10 “teams”. Register with Marybeth at 845 359-2811. Legomania Lego Club | Monday, May 23, 4:30 – 5:15 pm. Bring your own Legos, or use ours. Any Lego donations are welcome. Ages 6 + up. Meets in the Children’s Room. T*A*W*K* Teens at Work Klub | Tuesday, May 24, 4 pm. Our Teen Advisory Board meets to help plan programs, order media and earn Community Service hours. Grades 6 through 12. Magic Tree House Book Club | Thursday, May 26, 4:30 pm. Chat and game about Book # 20, “Dingoes at Dinnertime”. Ages 7 + 8. Registration required at 845-3592811.

Finkelstein Library

Knitting & Crocheting Circle continues in May. 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 - May 3, 10, 17, 24,

31 from 1:00PM-3:00PM. U.S. Citizenship - Information Session. Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Registration required. Instructor Jane Lemkin of Literacy Solutions, Inc. will help students understand the process of becoming a US Citizen: forms, requirements, cost, interview, score guidelines, questions, vocabulary and 1-912 waiver. U.S. Citizenship - N-400 Application at the Finkelstein Library, Thursday, May 5, 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM. Registration required. Instructor Jane Lemkin of Literacy Solutions will help students Learn to complete the N-400 application line by line. ERCSD - Universal Pre-K Art Reception. Friday, May 6, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. ERCSD - UPK Art Coordinator Mr. Arnie Warmbrand will open the Art Festival. Light refreshments will be served. Alzheimer’s – Know the 10 signs, early detection matters. Wednesday, May 11, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Registration required. Presented by Jody Addeo, MPA, Community engagement manager for the Alzheimer’s Association in Rockland County. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission. May 11 at 1:30pm – Miss You Already (2015). May 25 at 1:30pm – Frankie and Alice (2010) Container Gardening for Spring and Summer - free class. Thursday, May 12 from 7:00PM-8:30PM. Registration required. Presented by Vivienne Dieckmann, Master Gardener with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland. Decorate your patio, deck, and/or a hard-to-grow area of the garden with annuals, perennials, and bulbs in containers. This discussion explains the difference among the many materials used in planting containers; it also recommends the type of soil best used as well as techniques for watering and fertilizing for all containers. Plant selection, color coordination, and placement

to solve garden problems are all part of Container Gardening. Music on a Sunday Afternoon – Eve On VOX Trio - free admission Sunday, May 22 from 2:00PM-3:30PM. From Whitney Houston to Adele.... Join NYC singer, songwriter Eve On VOX and friends as they perform song selections from some of the best female recording artists. The trio of vocalist, keyboardist, and percussionist will cover moody artists such as Sade, Nina Simone and Adele but they promise to lift your spirits with a little Whitney Houston and the likes! Doors to the Fielding Room (3rd floor) open at 1:45 pm Escape from Behind Enemy Lines: Operation Bonaparte. Thursday, May 26, 7:00PM-8:30PM. Registration begins April 25. Presenter: Rick Feingold teaches “The Air War over Europe” at Bergen Community College. Rick Feingold will recount the story of how his father Lt. Louis Feingold, a B-17 U.S. Army Air Corps navigator, escaped Nazi capture after his plane was shot down over occupied France. Feingold’s escape story is told using letters, maps, photos, and the original fake identity cards.

Hopper House

SIDE BY SIDE: ROBERT NATIN & JUDITH DOLNICK. April 30 - June 26. Edward Hopper House is pleased to present an exhibition of the work of Robert Natkin (1930-2010) and Judith Dolnick (b. 1934). Natkin and Dolnick were second-generation abstract expressionists whose lyrical canvases share similar color palettes, while details and expression remain individual. Natkin’s paintings feature textured planes of seemingly shifting veils of color, while luminous, floating coral-like forms inhabit Dolnick’s paintings. Both born and raised in Chicago, Natkin and Dolnick painted side by side for nearly 60 years in a shared studio. Together they opened the Wells Street Gallery in Chicago in 1957, where they exhibited their own work and also gave exposure to artists who later gained notoriety, including Aaron Siskin and John Chamberlain. They closed the gallery in 1959 and relocated to New York City, where they immersed themselves in the vibrant arts culture and where, as Dolnick says, “Everyone knew everyone.” By the late 1960s, the artists had grown disenchanted with the New York art scene and moved to rural Connecticut, where they raised their children and painted together until his death in 2010. Dolnick now lives in New York City, where she continues her creative explorations in painting.

The exhibition is curated by Carole Perry and is made possible with support from the Riley Family Foundation. Media Sponsor: The New Criterion. EDWARD HOPPER: EARLY WORK AND MEMORABILIA - Ongoing in the Sanborn Gallery. Early drawings, paintings, and etchings, together with memorabilia, including model boats made by Hopper, paint boxes, a palette and easel, are presented on an ongoing basis. ARTISTS OF THE MONTH - Artist members of the Edward Hopper House display work in the gift shop each month. May: Lynn Stein, Reception May 6, 6-7 pm ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT - Hopper House Then and Now... Sunday, May 1, 2:30-5:00 PM at Shadowcliff, Fellowship of Reconciliation, 521 North Broadway, Nyack. Honoring Betty and Win Perry and the Soap and Paper Factory. Light fare, entertainment, and a silent auction to benefit the Edward Hopper House. Tickets $75 (plus $2 online handling fee) available online or send check to the Edward Hopper House. FILM SCREENING AND ARTIST TALK - See Memory - A Film by Viviane Silvera (running time 17 minutes). Friday, May 6, 2016, 7 PM. In 2014, artist Viviane Silvera exhibited paintings from her series Film Project: Therapy, which paid homage to Edward Hopper’s work through the literal and unspoken relationships between light, the psychological, the solitary, and the cinematic--dominant themes in Hopper’s work. Silvera returns to the Edward Hopper House on May 6th to present the resultant film, See Memory, a stop-motion film made out of 15,000 painting stills. The film explores how our memories define who we are, how we remember, and the inextricable link between memory and imagination. ABOUT THE EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE- Edward Hopper House is the birthplace of artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967) and was his primary residence until 1910. Since 1971 it has been a non-profit art center with a mission to preserve Hopper’s birthplace and to encourage community engagement with the arts. GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 PM or by appointment; Open until 8 PM on the first Friday of each month. Docents are available on weekends to give tours. ADMISSION: Free for members and 16 & under; $2 students 17 & above; $5 seniors; $7 adults. Free for all visitors on the first Friday of each month. Additional fee for private tours.

to strengthen your love ties and prevent break ups. GROWING ROSES IN ROCKLAND Wednesday May 4, 2 PM. A master gardener from the Rockland Cornell Cooperative Extension shares the basics on rose care from choosing the right cultivars to varieties for the site and conditions. Planting, pruning, and controlling pests will also be covered CONCERT: DR. DUBIOUS & THE AGNOSTICS - Sunday, May 8, 3 PM. This seven-piece, Dixieland jazz band’s music swings with horns in sync with each other and a driving rhythm section. Enjoy an afternoon of New Orleans and Chicago traditions. Registration is required beginning April 25. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. JFK’S ASSASSINATION & THE COLD WAR - Wednesday, May 11, 7 PM. Author and history professor Dr. Walt Brown gives an overview of how the Cold War shifted American decision making from the White House to the Pentagon. The JFK murder was the exclamation point! THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN GUITAR - Tuesday, May 17, 7 PM. From the early Martin guitars through the development of steel-string guitars, examine the chronicles of this popular instrument with custom guitar builder Alex Glasser. SONGS OF THE HISTORIC HUDSON - Wednesday, May 18, 7 PM. The story of the Hudson River as seen through the songs that reflected life in the Hudson Valley throughout its history. Included are songs of the Revolution, of Erie Canal boatmen and pirates, of steamboats and lost love. GENEALOGY: GETTING STARTED OR BREAKING A BRICK WALL - Tuesday, May 24, 7 PM. An array of mini workshops designed to help you with your searches. A brief business meeting of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County will precede the program. CONCERT ON THE LAWN: BIG BAND SOUND - Sunday, May 29, 2 PM. This 20-piece jazz orchestra recreates the swinging sounds of the Big Band Era. Bring chairs/blankets. In the event of inclement weather, concert will be moved indoors.

Nyack Library

Adult Programs (Register for ALL Adult programs at (845)358-3370 ext. 214 New City Library RELATIONSHIP REBOOT - Tuesday, Introduction to Watercolors - WednesMay 3, 7 PM. Relationship expert and au- day, May 4, 7:00 pm. Nyack artist Janice thor Dr. Debra Castaldo will discuss ways Baragwanath is offering a free hands-on

workshop on the versatile medium of watercolor for students of all levels of experience. Learn about the various materials, such as the texture and thickness of paper, preferred brushes and the most appropriate paints for realistic painting. Various techniques will be demonstrated including applying a wash, saving lights and creating texture as well as how and why to stretch paper and how to transfer a drawing. Bring pencil and paper for taking notes. Ornamental Grasses - Wednesday, May 11, 7:00 pm. This program will introduce the characteristics and landscape uses of various genera of ornamental grasses grown in Rockland. Specific facts on purchasing, planting, and maintaining these grasses will help homeowners decide which grasses are best for their yards. Also included in this program is information on those grasses which are considered invasive by the DEC, as well as those grasses which are native and grow well in Rockland. Presented by Steven Becker, Master Gardener with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland. Express Yourself through Sauce - Thursday, May 12, 7:00 pm. Sauce is defined as a savory liquid food used as an accompaniment to a main dish. Learn how to make your own using your favorite flavors and ingredients. Local sauce company coowner/Chef at restaurant Temptations Alex Moghab and co- owner of sauce company Andrew Boxer will demonstrate how easy it is. They will let you try some of their recipes and show how you can get creative in the kitchen. The results are delicious. Snakes in the Forest - Saturday, May 14, 11:00 am. What snakes live in our forest? What should you do, or not do, if you find a snake in the forest? Do you know the life cycle of a snake? Do you know how they are born? Come and learn about snakes around you and find out how they are such a wonder. Presented by Donald “Doc” Bayne, a former Environmental Educator at Sterling Forest and leads many educational hikes in the Hudson Valley. Abby Stein: TRANSitions - The Struggles of a Girl, Assigned Male at Birth, Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Hasidic Family in NYC. Sunday, May 15, 2:30-4:00 pm. Abby Stein is a NYC based activist who raises awareness about Transgender related issues with the Ultra-Orthodox and broader Jewish Community. Abby’s talk will be followed by an audience Q & A. Free, Open to All, Co-Sponsored by O&R, VCS, FOOTSTEPS, Holocaust

Museum Please Register Tips for Selecting and Financing Your Next Vehicle - Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm. At some point in our lives, there will come a time when we need to get a new car. There are so many choices today: leasing, buying new, buying used. Buying from a dealer or a third party. At this workshop, we will explore these questions plus the best time of year to get a car, how to decide on financing and how to choose the best auto insurance to meet your needs. Presented by Chris Dlugozima, Certified Consumer Credit Educator, and Scott Kantor, BNC Insurance Agency Tap into Beer! - Wednesday, May 18, 7:00 pm. An open conversation about beer history, brewing, and flavor from grain to glass. This seminar will talk about beer as a complex and important beverage from a brewer’s perspective as well as a beer lovers perspective. There will be a tasting of an array of different beers, focusing on flavor and styles as well as an interactive presentation to speak about beer as a holism. History, brewing, flavor analysis, and appreciation. Alex Coronado has been brewing professionally since 2010, and as an enthusiast since 2003. He has been the Brewmaster of Kuka Andean Brewing in Blauvelt NY since 2014 Food for Thought Lecture Series - “ News from Nowhere: Commentary, Discussion and TV Actualities”. Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm. Our Town publisher Arthur R. Aldrich presents an analysis of the evolution of TV news from Edward R. Murrow to present day social media and what it means in terms of public dialogue and information. EXHIBITS Marisol Diaz - Figurative Illustrations & Paintings - Central Staircase Gallery Ginamarie Engles - Handcrafted Art & Jewelry Inspired by Nature - Klay Gallery Exhibit Case Mark your calendars for our next BIG BOOK SALE Saturday, June 4 & Sunday June 5

Orangeburg Library

Nature/Photographer Jane Murphy Exhibit-- May 5 through June 6: Jane’s mission is to inspire people to love and respect wildlife as much as she does. Her pictures capture the story of animals and how they see and experience their world. Visit Topof-the-Stairs Gallery at the Orangeburg Library, 20 S. Greenbush Rd., Orangeburg. Job Search Strategies -- Sunday, May

15 at 1:30 pm. Consultant Gregg Knowles shows how to use social media to land a new job. .Call Orangeburg Library 845359-2244 ext. 10. Sort and Store Paperwork & Photographs-- Monday, May 16 7 pm. Jamie Novack takes a humorous look at how to deal with piles of paperwork and boxes of photos.Call Orangeburg Library 845-3592244 ext. 10. Zentangle with Jill Greenbaum -- Tuesday , May 24 at 7:00 pm. The art of Zentangle is easy to learn, fun and relaxing. No experience necessary. Call Orangeburg Library 845-359-2244 ext. 10.

Pearl River Library

The Friday Classic Film Series continues: May 6 Night of the Hunter (1955) Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters and Robert Mitchum. May 13 High Noon (1952). Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. May 20 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958). Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives and Paul Newman, May 27 Jim Thorpe - All American (1951). Burt Lancaster and Charles Bickford Concerts - Sunday, May 1 3:00pm. The Burr Johnson Trio. Come to the library for the best played improvisational jazz around. Sunday, May 15 3:00pm - The Friends of the Library Annual Spring Concert Join the Solid Rock Band for an afternoon of the fabulous music of the 60s. Sunday, May 15 3:00pm. NYC During the Second World War. Listen to and see Marty Schneit in a multi-media presentation about the war years in the Big Apple. Sunday, May 22 3:00pm. The Frost Kings in Concert! Join us for more raucous, toe-tapping, roadhouse blues from Big Al and the boys. Adult Book Club - The Adult Book Club meets the third Tuesday each month at 7:00pm in the Pearl River Room. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. For discussion on May 17th: On the Move: a Life by Oliver Sacks For Children - Sukey Molloy and Friends Tuesday, May 17, 10:30-11:15am . For Teens - Teen Math Club meets Wednesday, May 4th at 5:30PM. STAC Math Professor Meghan DeWitt introduces a cool new math concept, then puts it to use with the teens in a real-world project to take home. Call to register: 845-735-4084. Pearl River Library Teen Chess Club meets on Wednesday, May 18th, 4:45pm. Teen Writing Workshop Grades 8-12 Wednesdays, May 11th, 5:00-6:00pm. This

workshop is a supportive place where you will meet other teen writers and, together, set your creative ideas in motion. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call us at 735-4084, x115. Teen Council Meets Wednesday, May 18th, 4:30pm. This is a chance for teens to meet over pizza and a movie, while brainstorming about the future of the library. Teen Tech Tutors - Mondays, 4:005:00PM, May 2, 16 & 30. If you’ve got a smartphone that’s outsmarting you, or any other device that’s dumbfounding you, our Teen Tech Tutors can fix that. Come by the library to get smart about your tech. Sign up at the Reference Desk or call us at 7354084, x115. Exhibits at the library The Watercolors of Gloria Donoghue The landscape of Rockland County and beyond: enjoy a show of watercolors by artist Gloria Donoghue. Reception TBA. On Display at Pearl River Public Library in May. Sterling Stitches - Fine, hand-stitched clothes for babies, created by members of the Smocking Arts Guild of America. Book Release Party for 10th Muse, the literary journal of Pearl River High School. Come meet the authors, hear selected readings, have a snack, and find out about writing programs for teens at the library and in the high school. Saturday, May 21st 3PM4:30 Look for the grand opening of our new Learning Lab @ PRPL, a new room for our Code Club classes, teen and adult tech classes and 15 new Chromebooks for homework and research. New Tech Equipment at PRPL Pearl River Public Library now has a state-of-theart digital scanning system for free public use. Scan documents or photos directly to a thumb drive, smartphone, email or google account

Piermont Library

Homeland in Harmony: American Roots Music - The Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library presents a new concert series entitled Homeland in Harmony. This series will focus on bringing music associated with different regions of the United States to the community. The first performance will take place on Sunday, May 22nd at 1pm. Please join us in welcoming the Bunkhouse Boys and their punchy mix of Cajun and Creole French music. Laren Droll on accordion is a Nyack native whose obsession with Cajun and

Zydeco music stretches back over 25 years. Fiddler Roger Weiss from New Paltz honed his skills playing in the Cajun duo Cleoma’s Ghost and is now active in Krewe de la Rue along with Droll. Mark Sagar on guitar and Maggie McManus on triangle form the rhythm section. Bunkhouse Boys are excited to bring the two-steps and waltzes much beloved in the dance halls of Cajun country to Piermont. The second performance in the series will take place on Sunday, June 12th at 1pm and will focus on Bluegrass music with Wild Bill and the Mountain Oysters. The Mountain Oysters are a bluegrass/country music fusion band. Their members include the legendary Roger Sprung on banjo. Roger has played with the bluegrass greats including Doc Watson and Bill Monroe. He is featured on the Smithsonian American Heritage Music recordings. Their bass player is Richard Hawthrone. Emily Eastwick plays autoharp and Wild Bill is the lead singer and guitar player. The band has played together for over eight years. This concert series is made possible with funds from the Kurz Family Foundation. From Here to Scribner’s, or Black In, White Paper: The Little-Known History of Writers in Piermont. On Sunday, May 1st Local History Librarian, Lara Jacobs, presents From Here to Scribners, or Black Ink, White Paper: The Little-Known History of Writers in Piermont, at the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library. Writers in Piermont, you say? No way! Well, who lived in a castle, gave Piermont its name, wrote religious pamphlets, and ruled the Erie Railroad? Who lived in a cottage, edited a historic New York literary magazine, and played word battles with rival critic Edgar Allan Poe? Wait, there’s more! Yet another authored articles and biographies, some scribbled in diaries, a few dashed off poetry, and others penned murderous mysteries. Several went on to win National Book Awards, and saw their novels made into blockbuster Hollywood movies. Despite the varying genres and subjects they tackled, all of these writers had one thing in common: at some point, they called Piermont home! Just who were these authors, why and when did they come here, and where exactly did they live? A poster exhibit will be on display in the library’s gallery space for the month of May. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 2 to 4 pm, and the talk will begin at 3 pm, where one can learn the answer to the above questions as well as

further fascinating details about these engaging literary figures and their time spent in Piermont.

Rivertown film

Broadway at Depew, Nyack, NY Wednesday, May 11 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center, CHI-RAQ. Directed by Spike Lee With Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes, Samuel L. Jackson. 2015, USA, 127 minutes, rated R. The war in this film is waged by black men upon other black men. Set in present-day Chicago, with a nod to the ancient Greek play Lysistrata, the combatants are rival gangs who use violence to control their respective ‘hoods. Their women decide to end the bloodshed by refusing to have sex, leaving the men desperate and tumescent. Written in verse, with exuberant set pieces and musical numbers, the film is by turns fiercely funny and deadly sincere. “Chi-Raq is a marvel. It’s Lee resurrecting his voice—angry, impassioned, and funny as hell—right when we need to hear it. . . .” – Amy Nicholson, Village Voice “Bitches, it’s always a good month in America for an anti-gun movie. The newest, Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq, might be the best ever. It’s sexy, brash, and potent—a powerful weapon in its own right. . . .” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine “The laughs in Spike Lee’s corrosive ChiRaq burn like acid. Urgent, surreal, furious, funny and wildly messy, the movie sounds like an invitation to defeat, but it’s an improbable triumph that finds Mr. Lee doing his best work in years. . . .” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times Wednesday, May 25 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. KRISHA. Directed by Trey Edward Shults. With Krisha Fairchild, Olivia Grace Applegate, Bryan Casserly. 2015, USA, 83 minutes, rated R. This family drama—alternately hilarious and appalling—centers on Krisha, who has arrived in Texas for Thankgiving. The house becomes the site of her undoing, as she furtively swallows pills and contends with the yelling, yammering relations who swarm through the McMansion. The director’s impressive conceit is not only that he cast himself, his mother and his grandmother in crucial roles but also that Krisha, in the lead role, is played by his aunt. This shared history results in a movie that’s an expressionistic tour de force. “The fertility of Shults’ image-making and storytelling skills is almost breathtaking,

and much of Krisha draws on the subconscious power of his direction in tandem with Krisha Fairchild’s mesmerizing turn.” – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times “This haunting drama finds new and explosive life in a familiar premise—a black sheep’s return to the family fold for Thanksgiving dinner. . . . Mr. Shults’s first film is spectacular.” – Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

Tappan Free Library

TUESDAY, MAY 3 - Self-Publishing a Book – Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Join author Hank Quense to learn how to get your book published. Register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - Chair Yoga – Wednesday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tappan Library. Join Rochelle Spooner in a series of flowing, stretching vinyasas, or poses, in the comfort of a chair. Release stress with breathing and reduce tension in the joints and muscles. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - Movie: Foxcatcher (R) – Wednesday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tappan Library. The dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multimillionaire and two champion wrestlers. 134 min. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. THURSDAY, MAY 5 - Mah Jongg Open Play – Thursday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Practice your Mah Jongg skills with our open-play Mah Jongg club. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib. org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 - Meditation – Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tappan Library. Join Rochelle Spooner to learn how to meditate through guided imagery and visualizations. When practiced on a regular basis, meditation can allow you to see more of your human potential. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib. org or call 359-3877 for info. THURSDAY, MAY 12 - Book Discussion: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry – Thursday, May 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Harold Fry--retired sales rep, beleaguered husband, passive observer of his own life--decides one morning to walk 600 miles across England to save an old friend. It might not work, mind you,

but that’s hardly the point. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 3593877 for info. THURSDAY, MAY 12 - Mah Jongg Open Play – Thursday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Practice your Mah Jongg skills with our open-play Mah Jongg club. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 - Chair Yoga – at 10:30 a.m. Join Rochelle Spooner in a series of flowing, stretching vinyasas, or poses, in the comfort of a chair. Release stress with breathing and reduce tension in the joints and muscles. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. THURSDAY, MAY 19 - Mah Jongg Open Play – at 5:00 p.m. Practice your Mah Jongg skills with our open-play Mah Jongg club. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. SATURDAY, MAY 21 - Write a Play – at 2:00 p.m. This program will explore what goes into writing a play – from the idea to creating characters to writing dialogue to structuring your story to getting your play out there. Join us to get started on your play or to just learn more about and appreciate more what goes into a professional stage play. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 - Meditation – at 10:30 a.m. Join Rochelle Spooner to learn how to meditate through guided imagery and visualizations. When practiced on a regular basis, meditation can allow you to see more of your human potential. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. THURSDAY, MAY 26 - Mah Jongg Open Play – at 5:00 p.m. Practice your Mah Jongg skills with our open-play Mah Jongg club. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, MAY 31 - Movie: The Postman Always Rings Twice (NR) – at 1:00 p.m. Huge rip off. There is no postman or doorbell. Lana Turner smoulders and John Garfield is sucked willingly into the gravitational pull of her platinum sun. The plan is to kill her old man and take the insurance money. They know it’s not going to work but they do it anyway. Brilliant. 113 min. Description courtesy of Adrian McKinty. Please pre-register online at http://www. taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, MAY 31 - Cookbook Club Discussion: The Art of Mexican Cooking – at 6:00 p.m. Join the Cookbook Club

to discuss The Art of Mexican Cooking by Diane Kennedy. Participants make a recipe from the book to share, and we’ll eat and discuss the cookbook. Register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info.

West Nyack Free Library

Gorgeous Gemstone Bracelet - Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 PM. Amy Kanarek will teach the technique of creating gemstone jewelry. A materials fee of $12 is required. Limited registration begins April 20. Adult Coloring Club - Tuesday, May 10 at 2 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend an afternoon of coloring fun. It doesn’t matter if you color inside or outside of the lines! Supplies are provided. Registration begins April 26. A Touch of Sinatra - Wednesday, May 11 at 7 PM. A musical evening experiencing the life and music of Frank Sinatra. Narration by Joe Gillian & performance by Donnie Farraro. Registration begins April 27. Something New! Art Club - Tuesday, May 17 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Share and create art with Nathalie. Bring any art work you want to show. Art supplies will be provided. Registration begins May 3.

Other Events

Abbott House - Dave Wade Memorial Golf Outing - Monday, May 16. Elmwood Country Club, 650 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, NY. This annual event benefits Abbott House, a social services agency based in Irvington, NY that works to improve the lives of vulnerable children, adults, and families. For tickets and sponsorship information visit: http://bit.ly/1nJu0Qi or contact Kate Hope at khope@ abbotthouse.net Italian Masterpieces: Come hear the Rockland County Choral Society perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Luigi Cherubini’s “Requiem in C Minor” at Christ Episcopal Church, 65 Washington Ave, Suffern, on SATURDAY, MAY 14, at 8:00 pm. The choir will be accompanied by Craig S. Williams, Organist and Choirmaster, USMA West Point Cadet Chapel. Featured soloist will be Alyson Spina, soprano. Tickets are $20/ $15 for seniors and students. Tickets available at the door or reserve now by calling 845-41-VOCAL (845-418-6225). Orangetown Museum & Archives at the

DePew House - 196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg, (845) 398-1302. orangetownmuseum.com o t o w n m u s e um@optonline.net. past/forward exhibit May 7 through November 13 Tuesdays 10-2 pm, Sundays 1-4 pm. If we consider that Old = Opportunity, the Town of Orangetown can look back on a history of achievement as well as some significant losses. Interpreting the past requires a kind of literary imagination. A beautiful vintage object can contain a magical presence all its own. The architecture and attributes of the past can serve as inspiration for contemporary artists. Living with the past enriches our lives immeasurably. The notion of caring is embodied in the definition of preservation. What is built, what is demolished, what is preserved – all determines the character and future of the town. As an area identified as ’Rich in History‘– efforts made to preserve that history here have been history making on their own. When the Tappan Historic Area was adopted by the Orangetown Town Board in 1965, it was the first such designations in the State of New York. The Palisades Historic Area soon followed. Many buildings in the town have achieved the status of being included in the National Register of Historic Places. This work was championed by a cadre of local history superstars who worked tirelessly to preserve the unique character of the town for future generations. Sustaining the Palisades, the Sparkill Creek, Clausland Mountain and our Hudson River greenspaces has also helped to maintain the unique balance we enjoy today. Vigilance, however, is required as we consider what we have lost. The majestic Salisbury Manor and graceful Lent House are just two examples of major losses suffered by our historic infrastructure. With past/ forward we invite the viewer to consider what is old in a new way: Imaginative interpretive sculpture that takes inspiration from classical architectural detail by the young Dutch artist Nynke Koster, The riveting documentary film, ‘This Place Matters’ by local filmmaker Tina Traster, Bits and pieces of the past, preserved, protected, reimagined, Stories of treasures saved (the Seth House), lost (the Lent House) and re-emerging (the John Greene House) just begin the conversation. Preserving the past never gets old; it allows for a continuity of place. It opens the door to the future. The Rockland Camerata Presents Salonmusik featuring Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes. On Sunday, June 5, 4:00 pm the

Rockland Camerata, under the direction of Matthew Rupcich, invites you to enjoy Salonmusik featuring Brahms romantic love songs, the Liebeslieder Waltzes. The Rockland Camerata will perform these selections, as well as other Brahms masterpieces in a unique salon setting. These numbers will be accompanied by piano for four hands. The concert will be held at Clarkstown Reformed Church, 107 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, NY. A delicious reception will follow. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 senior citizens, $10 students, and free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 845-365-0224. For more information you may email slrentz128@gmail. com or info@rocklandcamerata.org. For more information about the Rockland Camerata go to: www.rocklandcamerata. org. Grace Episcopal Church – Memorial Garden Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Saturday, May 7th, 10:00am to 2:00pm. 130 First Avenue, Nyack. Join us in our beautiful Memorial Garden for our annual plant and flower sale. We will offer: Hand made bouquets and fresh flower arrangements for Mothers’ Day An array of annual bedding plants and perennials from our parishioners’ own gardens. A wonderful plant sale in a beautiful space! REX & THE ROCKABILLY KINGS performing early Elvis Presley classics. Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8:00PM with doors opening at 7:00PM. At The Turning Point, 468 Piermont Ave. Piermont. Tickets: $20, To purchase tickets visit: http://turningpointcafe.com/ or call 845359-1089. Renowned folk-rock artist Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step will take the stage with The Rockabilly Kings to perform a concert of Elvis’s early Sun and RCA Records classics, covering the period of 1954 into the early 60’s. This celebration of Elvis Presley, The King of Rock ‘n Roll, takes place at The Turning Point, 468 Piermont Ave. Piermont, NY 10968 on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 8:00PM with doors opening at 7:00PM. Tickets $20, To purchase tickets visit, http://turningpointcafe.com/ or call 845-359-1089. Look Good Feel Better Program Offered at Nyack Hospital. Look Good Feel Better, a program for women receiving cancer treatment, is being offered at Nyack Hospital on Monday, May 2nd from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The group meets at the McCormack Conference Room

in the Cancer Center at the Hospital. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required by calling 1-800-227-2345. The program provides tips and techniques to help women make the most of their appearance while dealing with hair loss and skin changes due to chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments. It is offered through a collaborative effort of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the Americato 4 pm at the Suffern Farmers’ Market, lcn Cancer Society, and the Professional Beauty Association. For more information visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org. The Women’s Club of Suffern will hold an Heirloom Tomato Flower and Vegetable Plant Sale May 7 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Suffern Farmers’ Market, located at Lafayette and Orange Avenues. Pre-order at jerseygrown.com up to three days before - for pickup on May 7. Call Sue or Rich Sisti at 973 970 3276 or email jerseyrown#gmail.com Rockland Symphony Orchestra Festive Concert. Where: Rose Hall, Green Meadow Waldorf School (Rt. 45 & Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, N.Y.). When / Time: May 22, at 4:00 PM. Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of pianist Mr. Ron Levy’s original debut with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra (at age 14). Dr. Marvin von Deck, Associate Conductor of the Symphony will be on the podium for this fabulous concert. Mr. Levy, an internationally acclaimed pianist has been called “first class” by the N.Y. Times. He regularly appears in major venues, both as a soloist and in partnership with many of the world’s leading singers and instrumentalists. Mr. Levy will be performing Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, which won him (at age 14) the Rockland County Music Teacher’s Guild prize. In addition to the Grieg, he will be performing Beethoven’s “Triple Concerto” for piano, violin and cello. This is rarely performed as it is unusual to gather three first rate soloists to perform the solo parts. Ron Levy with Robert Radliff: violinist (degree from the Peabody Conservatory – having played in Shanghai, China, the Kennedy Center & Carnegie Hall) and Ann Kim: cellist (currently plays with the Mostly Mozart Orchestra and the NY City Ballet Orchestra) will wow you with their virtuosity. We guarantee you will be awed! We hope you will be able to join us in this rather historic event. Please go to www.rocklandsymphonyorchestra.org for tickets and information. Support local, live music and have a great experience while you help Rockland’s only orchestra!

Wining and Dining

8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-5353315. www.alainsbistro.com. Agnello’s Coal Burning Brick Oven Pizzeria - 170 Main St., New City. 845 639 5373. Alfredo’s Restaurant - 189 S. Main Street, New City. 634-3300. AquaTerra Grille - 420 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 845-920-1340. Babe’s - 73 E. Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw. 429-8647. Banchetto Feast - 75 W. Route 59, Nanuet. 845-624-3070. Big Red Tomato - 9 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-269-3746. Bin 41 - 41 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845)735-4111. Bon Giovanni - 61 E. Main Street, Ramsey, NJ. 201-825-1111. Bourbon Street of Nyack – 132 Main Street, Nyack.. 727-4954. Caesar’s Grill - 120 West Ramapo Road (Rte 202), Garnerville. 845-262-1022. Casa del Sol – 104 Main Street, Nyack. 353-9100. Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub - 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 3582801 Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta - 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184.. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill - 366 Route 202, Pomona. 845-354-2139. Grille Room at Patriot Hills - 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Hudson House - 134 Main Street, Nyack. 353-1355. American & Continental cuisine. Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Jolie’s - 4 New Valley Road, New City. 845-709-6733. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S.

Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845-638-2202 La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. Marcello’s Ristorante - 21 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. 357-9108. Mariella’s Pizzeria - 41 New Main St., Haverstraw. 845 429 5220. Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant - 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845 727 3939. Mt. Ivy Cafe - 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. Nyack Sushi - 18 S. Franklin Street, Nyack. 348-1689. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 358-1160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille, 100 Orane Ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 369-1313. Pomona Chophouse - 1581 Pacesetter Park, Pomona. 845-362-1670. Pour House Bar & Grill - 102 Main Street, Nyack. (845) 727-7687. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant - 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley - 845-352-7808. Posa Posa - Route 59, Rockland Plaza, Nanuet. 623-7050. Quinta Steakhouse - 24 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735.5565. Steakhouse in the classic tradition. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. Sheeran’s Restaurant & Pub - 337 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. 845 429 6190. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900. Sparkill Steakhouse - 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Sugi 303 Japanese Steakhouse - 97 S. Route 303, Congers. 845-267-2168. Tarantella – 128 Main Street, Nyack. 3583583. Italian. The Whiskey Kitchen - 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845 535 3666. Turiello’s Pizzeria – 76 Main Street., Nyack. 358-5440. Two Spear Street - 2 Spear Street, Nyack. 353-3200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24

New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante - 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, NJ. 201497-8777. West Gate Restaurant - 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, award winning cheesecakes. Open daily 7am-11pm Xaviar’s Restaurant of Piermont - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 359-7007.

Caterers

Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center - 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 6236000 Town & Country Caterers - 845-2689291.

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Music

West Gate Lounge at the Best Western, 26 Route 59, Nyack. 358-8100. Every Saturday - Sizzling Latin Night. Salsa Dance Lessons - 8 pm - 10;m. Cover charge.

Shopping & Business Guide Appraisals

GHV Appraisals, Inc. Office: (845) 267 - 0834 / (646) 235 - 0600.

Assisted/Senior Living

The Clubhouse - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 1-800-488-6500. Esplanade at Chestnut Ridge - 168 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge. 620-0606. Esplanade at Palisades - 640 Oak Tree Road, Palisades. 359-7870. FountainView - 2000 Fountainview Drive, Monsey. 845-253-1800, 1-800488-6500. Promenade Senior Living at Blue Hill - 582 Veterans Memorial Dr., Pearl River. 735-6846.

Attorneys

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

Automobiles & Motorbikes

202 Collision - 16 Wayne Avenue, Suffern, N.Y. 845-368-0040. Castrol Premium Lube - 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845-348-7095. Cefola’s Clarkstown Auto Lube - 143 Rte 303, Valley Cottage. 845 268 3138. Clarkstown International Collision 95 Route 304, Nanuet. 845 627 3100. FZ Perfection Auto Body & Collision - 191 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-2681790. Kevin’s Ace Repairs - 52 Main Street, Nyack. 358-4975. Luke’s Auto Body - 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.

Antiques/Collectibles

Colin Holmes - Home, Garden & Gifts - 13 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-3582565

Banks

Hudson Valley Bank - 254 S. Main

Street, New City/ 4 Executive Blvd, Suffern. Palisades Federal Credit Union - 300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-6024242.

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 499-2080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. European Wax Center - 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Rd, Pearl River. 845-735-2610. Lief Beauty Boutique - 85 S. Broadway, Suite 7, Nyack. 845-641-9540. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd., New City. 845-708-5878.

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

Bicycles

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

Camps /Day Camps

Circus Arts Summer Camp - Grace Church, 130 First Av, Nyack. 845-3488740. HFK Family Park - HKCFamilypark.org. Cheryl@camphkc.org. 845 735 2718. Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp 30-34 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930.

Cards & Gifts

Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-6343447.

Carpet/Flooring

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

Chiropractors.

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

Churches/Synagogues

First Reformed Church - 18 South Broadway, Nyack. 358-5518. Temple Beth Torah - 330 Highland Avenue, Upper Nyack. 358-2248. Temple Beth Sholom, 228 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY 10956, 845-6380770. www.templebethsholom.info Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockland County - 130 Concklin Road, Pomona. www.uurocklandny.com

Cleaning

Green Life Maids - 267-8960. Merry Maids - 634-9000.

Clothing

Dusty Rose - 170 South Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 845-638-1133. Gena Lisa Lingerie, 17 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4400. Maria Luisa - 77 South Broadway, Nyack. 353-4122. Women’s clothing and accessories. ML Gifts Accessories - 75 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.

Computer

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

Conference Centers

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

Consignment Stores

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

erconsignerny.com

Construction

Alternative Building Concepts - 845365-5242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003. Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-8935448. Glen Eagle Homes - 914 262 1402. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845735-2245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Johnny FixIt - www.johnnyfixit.com. 845-244-1776. Peluso Construction - 845-638-6210. www.pelusoinc.com. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz.

CPA

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

Education

Rockland Teacher Center Institute - 845942-7600.

Dance Studio

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

Dentists/Orthodontics.

A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland - 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. d 17 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 100, New City. 845-512-3054. Nyack Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Rte. 9W, Suite 101, Nyack. 845-512-8434. Rockland Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics - 238 North Main St., New City. 845 634 8900. Smile For Life Family & Cosmetic Dental - 27 Townline Road, Pearl River. (845) 623-4848.

Stony Point Dental, PC - 32 S. Liberty Dr., Stony Point. (845) 942-1600. www. stonypointdental.com TLC Dental of Rockland, 2 Crosfield Avenue, Suite 418, West Nyack. 845-3583305. TLCSmile.com.

Doctors

Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nanuet. 845-623-1000. New City 845-3525511. Stony Point 845-786-5776. Clarkstown Urology - 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 638-0400. Crystal Run Healthcare - 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757. Dr. Donald Edelschick - 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f382101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, new City - 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. 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. 3591770. Cell: (914) 414-8355. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 7271340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 352-0500. Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT www.855killfat.com.

Electrical Contracting

De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572.

Hush Electrical Contracting - 845942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric - 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845-825-1053.

Eyecare

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

Fencing

Yaboo Fence - Route 95 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994. 3580118. Your one-stop shopping for all your fencing needs.

Financial Advice

Debany Financial Group - 303 South Broadway, Sutie 103, Tarrytown, NY. 914-366-4900, Ext. 101 Chestnut Investment Group - 4 Executive Blvd., Suite 204, Suffern. 369-0016. O’Brien Capital Management - 48 Burd St., Suite 209, Nyack. 358-4930. Wells Fargo Advisors - Chris Haera, 490 Route 304, New City. 638-6400.

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment

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

Flowers and Plants

New City Florist, 375 South Main Street, New City. 845-512-305earl River. 845-735-4079, 845-356-0112.. Schweizer/Dykstra Beautiful Flowers - 165 North Middletown Road, P Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 60 Sickletown Road, Pearl River.

Funeral Homes

A.E. Brown Funeral Directors - 201 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-425-1911 or 845-589-0997. George M. Holt Funeral Home - 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home -

71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845429-6665. Sorce Funeral Home - 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

Graphic Design

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

Gutters

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

Hair and Nails

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Avenue, New City. 845-499-2080 Christine Cordey Salon - 66 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845 675 7950. D. Anthony Hair Studio - 53 Hudson Avenue, Suite 102, Nyack. 845-535-3900. DSZ Barbers Inc - 140 Main St., Nyack. 845-348-1500. Halo Hair & Color Group - 4 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4802. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd, New City. 845-708-5878. Smith Grieve Hair - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 680-6468. Shear Magique Hair Studio - 14 Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, Pomona. 845-429-1798.

Hearing

Hearing Solutions - 219 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 623-5020. Hudson Valley Audiology Center 500 New Hempstead Road, New City. (845) 406-9993.

Health Care

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

Health and Fitness

Body Bank Fitness - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-499-2366. Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center - 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-3533088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-7724176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401.

Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. Inspire Pilates & Fitness - 135 Erie Street, Blauvelt. 845-848-2380. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 3436 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 9208490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845-623-6140. Massage Envy Spa - Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack Integrated Health Services - 42 Main St., Suite 203, Nyack. 845-353-3267. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 3580245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack. com. Premier Fitness - 430 Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet. 920-0501. Sanctuary Yoga Studios - 132 Park Avenue, New City. 845-548-1090.. Skincerely Med Spa - 510 Route 304, New City. 845-639-7546. Stay Fit Seniors - 285 North Route 303, Congers. 1507 Route 202, Pomona. Congers - 845-268-5122. Pomona - 845 3547921. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694.

Home Improvement

Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Fireplaces by Design, 120 Rte 59, Hillburn - 357-6062. Minh’s Painting & Contracting - 845429-7384. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - 845-535-9249.

Home and Furniture

Ceramic Harmony Design - 149A S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-5557. Custom Shelving Solutions - 174 Quaspeck Blvd., Valley Cottage. 845-2678961. Fireplaces By Design - 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062. Furniture Medic - 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-5472324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration - - 845-535-9249.

Home Inspections

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

Hotels

Best Western Nyack On Hudson -2 6 Route 59, Nyack. 845-358-8100 www. bestwestern.com/nyackonhudson. Candlewood Suites - 20 Overlook Blvd., Nanuet. (845)371-4445.

Insurance

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

Interior Decorating

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

Investment Broker

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

Jewelry & Accessories

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

Landscapers/Trees

DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. d - 845-627-3880.

Nyack. 358-0688.

Limousine Service

Marathon Limousine - 845-359-2800, 800-949-9444

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

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

Medical Services

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

Mortgages

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

Moving Companies

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

Music Lessons

Vocal Focus - Voice lessons. 845-5489308. www.vocalfocus.com.

Networking

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

Net-

Pet Care

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

Pest Control

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street,

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. 845-578-9898. Advanced Physical Therapy - 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010.

Picture Frame Shop

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

Plastic Surgery

Dr. Michael Kalvert - Plastic Surgery, 365 S. Main St., New City. 638-2101. Dr. Hakan Usal - Bella Tu Med Spa, 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. Plastic Surgery Center of New City 125 South Main St., New City. 845-6344554.

Plumbing & Heating

Grande Central Showroom - 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845 573 0080. Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating - 845 353 17 Valley Road, Spring48.. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air - 845-9424700, 845-553-9051.

Psychotherapist

Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main Street, Nyack. 845 500 8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families / Nyack/ 914-582-6725

Real Estate

Caroline Blankfort - 917-405 1495. Debbie Blankfort, William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack, 914.522.5426 Margo Bohlin - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. (845) 304 4140. margo@ margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke - Better Homes and Gardens

Rand Realty. 770-1240. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 770-1204. Mona Cushnie-Walker - Keller Williams Hudson Valley. 914 282 2664. Michel Henry - 845 381 2555. The Henry Apartments - 103 Hillside Terrace, Pomona. 844 656 5433. Ewa Front - Cell 845 274 4474. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Lydecker Realty - The Corner of Main and Franklin, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914 629 8581. John Lynch - Keller Williams - 845-6390300. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Robin A. Miller - 845 596 0495. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty - 845-216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845359-0489. 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: 914-263-1258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Walnut Hill Apartments - 845-429-3033. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845 358 3050.

Roofing & Siding

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

Schools, Camps & Day Care.

Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. LIU University - 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Rockland County YMCA Nursery School - 35 South Broadway, Nyack, 3580245. Stage Left Children’s Theater - 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

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

Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. MedWise Insurance Advocacy - 845238-2532 Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. New York Event Sounds - 914-419-3293, 914-353-3046. New York Fire Water Mold - 914-3650283. nyfirewatermold.com. Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Practice Perfect - 845 547 0457. practicepefectprep.com. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet. Video Magic Productions - 12 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 845 623 2124.

Solar Energy

Special Organizations

Security Systems

Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845 623 0005. Bullet Security - 400 E. Rte 59, Nanuet. 627-0300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845-268-8900.

Shower Doors & Mirrors

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

Skiing

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

Specialty Shops

Bob’s Art & Framing - 191 S. Main St., New City. 845-634-6933. Danu Gallery - 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Design Air - 120 Rte 59, Hillburn. 3573580. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-6343447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 353-2126. Squash Blossom - 49 Burd Street, Nyack. 353-0550. Authentic American Indian jewelry.

Special Services

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 4298400. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Double Take Promotions & Printing 845 598 3175. www.doubletakepp.com Global Private Investigations - Rockland - (845) 634-1683. Grandview Physicians Billing Service 845-358 1946. Home Aides of Rockland - 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org. Jawonio Health Center - 260 North Little Tor Road, New City. (845) 639-7070. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Marilyn Benkler - 845-634-2261.

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. 634-5729.

Tax & Accounting

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

Theaters

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

Thrift Shops

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

TMJ/TMD Doctor

Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 3591770. Cell: (914) 414-8355.

Travel

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

Veterinarians

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

Water Systems

Abbey Ecowater Systems - 356-1700 or 800-356-1770. 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. 845-634-4626. Patriot Hills - 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point. (8450 429-0555. Regency Banquet and Conference Center - 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 6236000

Window Treatments

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

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