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SEPTEMBER 2015

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September, 2015

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Our magazine has been all over the world - from Key West to Rabbit Hash. Yep, we’d never heard of it ei-

BROADWAY HIT - The food at 3 Broadway Bistro in Nyack is already a winner.

ITALIAN FESTIVAL - Blauvelt Sons of Italy hosts its sixth annual Italian Fest.

PIECE OF PARADISE - That’s how they describe this gorgeous home for sale in New City.

RAPPERS’ REALTOR - Mona Cushnie-Walker really knows the real estate business. And you’ll love how she got her nickname.

TASTE OF ITALY - The food is delicious and genuinely Italian at Vicolo.

LUXURY APARTMENTS - The Henry are rental apartments with a luxry feel to them.

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SATCHMO LIVES - The JCC has a wonderful salute to Louis Armstrong.

DYNAMIC TEAM - Dylen Comito and Susan McMullen are two real estate powerhouses.

Cover: Aerial photo of Haverstraw by RossPilot

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GILLIGAN’S ON THE WATERFRONT - Legendary local seafood restaurant Gilligan’s has a gorgeous new catering hall overlooking the Hudson.

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JUST A BUCK - That’s the name of the new dollar store - and if you shop there you can help Camp Venture!

HEAVY METAL - Eric David Laxman’s metal sculptures are bringing him nationwide renown.

CHILD’S PLAY - The Words & Music Children’s Theater has had an amazing summer - and there’s much more to come.

SALUTE TO HAVERSTRAW - Our special bonus section highlights a waterfront gem.

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GREAT SUMMER FOOD You’ll love Mary Callan’s latest easy recipes.

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Crock-odile Rock: So the other day we went off to Provident Bank Stadium. Not to see the Rockland Boulders – though that’s a wonderful night out too! No the stars this night were heroes of my misspent youth – Herman’s Hermits and the Beach Boys. The place was packed with thousands of people close to my age. There were people with canes and walkers. There were guys with no hair. Others with missing teeth. On an advertising billboard there was even a sign saying: “Broken teeth? Need dentures?” Forget the millennial generation. The whole evening was aimed at those of us who grew up in the early days of rock’n’roll. The Baby Boomers. Some of the Beach Boys are over seventy. Even the boyish Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits is 67. It’s still rock and roll to me, sang Billy Joel, who is now 66. The truth is it should be called crock and roll. The Beach Boys should be renamed the Beach Geezers. And what about other rock icons like The Who (Am I). . Then there are the Rolling Stones who are so old they’ve been called the Rolling Bones. So there we were dancing in the aisles like we did when the Beatles were starring at Shea Stadium. Doing the shimmy, the monkey, the slide, the watusi, the stroll, the mashed potato. All those great dances half of my readers will have absolutely no idea about. At least, my ever-young wife Candice was doing all these. As for me, I limited myself to a slow twist. And it was all worth it. The Beach Geezers and Herman and his Aging Hermits put on a great show. At the end of the night, I picked up my cane and staggered home. Now I just need to get those KINKS out of my back.

“Sugar why don’t you sit down by the table and we’ll start supper,” said Dorothy to her husband of 50 years. “Sure thing,” said her husband settling himself down. “Now darling, would you like the soup first or the salad?” questioned Dorothy. “Umm I guess I’ll take the soup,” he responded. After a whole meal of one endearing term after another, their guest Bob couldn’t contain his curiosity any longer. \Bob snuck into the kitchen and asked, “Dorothy do you always talk to your husband like that?” “Bob, I’ll be honest with you,” Dorothy replied. “It’s been five years now, I just can’t remember his name, and I am just too embarrassed to ask him!” If God had wanted me to touch my toes, he’d have put them on my knees. My friend Jack Sherry sent me these jokes - all about possible business mergers. If Polygram Records, Warner Bros., and Ritz Crackers joined forces they’d become: Poly, Warner Cracker. 3M will merge with Goodyear and become: MMMGood. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become: FedUP. Finally a bit of self promotion. Elsewhere in this magazine you’ll see the new Call Me Crazy (Rivertown) baseball cap, being modeled by my wife’s grandchildren. If you want one - to show how crazy you are - send a check for $9.95 to Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927.

Phil Bunton

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Rivertown magazine is published monthly by Nyack Rivertown LLC. It is distributed free throughout the Nyacks, Grand View, Piermont, Pearl River, Suffern, Spring Valley, Haverstraw, Tomkins Cove andthroughout Rockland County, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Subscriptions are available for $29.50 a year. Send check or money order to: Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927. Editor & Publisher: Phil Bunton Advertising Executives: Diana McIntyre, Mona Cushnie-Walker, Barbara Muir, Abbie Huff. Reporters: Tom Riley, Murray Phillips. Art Directors: Arlene Levine-Roufa, Graham Carroll, Kay Kelvin. Contributing Photographers: Arnold Roufa, Daniel Spitzer. Columnists: Candice Boyle, Neal Deutsch, Dr. Joanne Gjelsten; Joe Lux; Frank Mancione; Nyack Wine Cellar Assistant to the Publisher: Barbara Sevier. Co-Founder: Shirley Bunton â&#x20AC;˘ Subscriptions: $29.50. Mail check to Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane, Haverstraw, NY 10927.

People

in the News

Evelyn Lombardi (left) with Fr. Richard Gressle and her spouse of 45 years, Jeanette Matthews.

There’s a new artwork on the beautiful watertfront promenade at the Harbors at Haverstraw. The Sentinel, a 34-foot-tall sculpture, was dedicated as officials marked completion of the final phase of the new Haverstraw Waterfront Promenade Park. The half-mile long village park is adjacent to the Harbors at Haverstraw residential development. Developer Martin Ginsburg, who agreed to build the park as part of the Harbors project, turned over a symbolic key to Haverstraw Village Mayor Michael Kohut in a ceremony. That’s the presentation above. The park cost $4.5 million to build, according to Ginsburg Development Companies. Left: Developer Ginsburg, who designed the Sentinel with company’s chief architect Leoncio Torres and sculpture fabricator Mike Fasciano, unveils the new artwork. The sculpture joins two other concrete and steel sculptures by Peter LundbTherg and Swedish sculptor Claes Hake.

Grace Episcopal Church in Nyack was packed for a liturgy of thanksgiving for the life of Evelyn Lombardi. Evelyn - who warmed everyone with her amazing beatific smile was deeply committted to her many roles at Grace Church, and also served on numerous diocesan commmittees at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. She was a teacher for 40 years, serving in Rye, New Rochelle, Clarkstown North HIgh School and Felix Fest Middle School. The Right Reverend Andrew Dietsche, Bishop of New York led the service for Ms Lombardi. She is survived by her spouse of 45 years, Jeanette Matthews, her brother, the REv. Joseph Lombardi, S.J., her sister and brother-in-law JoAnne and Richard Stone, and many cousins. She will be dearly missed by the scores of former students and those she touched through her many community activities.

Local artist Joyce Kanyuk will present “Moments in Watercolor”. at the Piermont Fine Arts Gallery. through September 13. Featured in this exhibit are watercolor paintings of her favorite places around the world and Rockland County. Through the use of bright transparent washes of watercolor Joyce transports the viewer to her favorite places. Joyce will be present throughout the exhibit. Gallery Hours: Thursday and Sunday: 1- 6pm. Friday and Saturday: 1- 9pm

Dear Candice I live in a condo with good light I love plants and just don’t know what how and here to place them. I consider myself to have a green thumb. Thank you. Phyllis from Haverstraw Dear Phyllis, Plants are a natural way to accessorize any home or office. But the placement is critical to the health of the plant. First of all plants and trees do best being as close as possible to natural light. Select plants that do not need full sun and are an indoor variety. What I recommend you do is to cluster large, medium and small plants together either on an existing table surface, sofa table , plant stands or pedestals with different heights and some on the floors. Just as with accessories, collections looks best when displayed together. Be creative and use one of your existing tables etc. as the display area. I was recently at a client’s home and in her family room she had about eight plants that were scattered around the room looking hope-

Prominent interior designer Candice A. Boyle, Decorator for a Day, is widely known for her radio shows and her column in Rivertown. She writes every month to help readers with their design and decorating problems. You can email her at rivertown2000@gmail.com. lessly lost. She had a storage cabinet beneath a window and I clustered them together on top the cabinet and turned the ordinary cabinet into a fabulous plant display. Of course always use protective saucers underneath the plant and you can always add ¼” inch piece of glass to any table top. Some trees do very well indoors and if you have hi hats over a corner area you can add a special bulb to promote the plants

growth. The tree can be placed where it will give new natural shape to your room. Consider it a natural sculpture. Of course, plant food is very important to the health of the plant. Go to your local nursery or Home Depot where they have a fabulous selection of plants and accessories. Good luck and enjoy.

this year. Tracie McLee, John Dominello of Modern Formals in Connecticut, Union Restaurant in Haverstraw, Valley Cottage Deli, and Bo McLeod of Dana Distributor also have helped our team become successful. This year our team was extremely honored when the Nyack Varsity and JV softball teams came out to show their support and walk with us! The amount of support we receive from community restaurants, Nyack Athletics, and our friends and family have helped us become the successful

team we are today! Having raised $42,786 in 7 years, our team is ready to set the bar high again next year and aim for $50,000 collectively in 8 years! We thank our family and friends for the continuous support and look forward to walking again next spring with the hopes to continue to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. WE LOVE OUR TEAM! “The Haggerty Girls” Alaina, Jenna, & Taylor

Sisters walk with pride to help MS

Seven years ago, my sisters and I saw a billboard down in Philadelphia advertising Walk MS. Having a parent with Multiple Sclerosis, we instantly decided we needed to know more. After some research and conversations with our family and college friends, we formed a team of 15 friends and raised $1,955. We were ecstatic! Little did we know six years later we would be walking with a team of over 100 people, raising $10,555! This year marks seven years that “The Haggerty Girls” team has been up and running, and none of it would be possible without our family and friends, as well as the help from our community. We truly have an amazing group that helps us raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis every year. From the beginning we have had amazing support from local businesses that continue to fundraise with us. Strawberry Place in Nyack and Sidewalk Bistro in Piermont both continue to show support by selling “sneaker cut outs” in the months leading up to the walk. O’Malley’s in Nyack hosted our first ever fundraiser event helping us jump-start our fundraising

Starting a business? Careful advance planning needed!

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

document created to detail all aspects of a business. A business plan helps to define short and long term goals and methods for achieving and measuring the level of success. Many banks and investors require a written business plan before lending to or investing in a business. Accounting Procedures: For small businesses that are first starting out I always recommend that the owners immediately open a separate checking account and credit card to handle all financial transactions related to that business. This will pay big dividends later when formal accounting records are established. In addition I normally suggest that the business’s bookkeeping system be set up on a computer using one of the inexpensive small business bookkeeping software packages available today. Business Licenses: Some businesses are required to obtain certain state and/or local licenses and permits before they can commence operations. Financing Requirements & Sources: Without startup money many businesses cannot move forward. There are many

options available for businesses that are most likely to be successful. Others may need to dig deeper into their own pockets. Taxes: We all know about income taxes. Businesses usually have to deal with many other hidden taxes that will have a major impact on its bottom line. These include payroll taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, highway taxes, state & local fees, etc. Insurance: In addition to general liability insurance, businesses may need to obtain insurance for worker’s compensation, disability, professional malpractice, medical, auto, and several other potential liabilities. Possibly the most important point mentioned above is to choose an experienced CPA to work with. He will be able to help you to address all of the important issues and to make good decisions that will lead you toward the path of long term success both before the business opens and throughout its life-cycle.

Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-3581929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux.com.

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Q: We think we made a big mistake, we listed our home with one of the larger franchise offices, my husband thought that this was the way to go. A larger agency would bring more buyers, exposure and more advertising. I didn’t like the agent from the day she came, but we listed with her. After two months of being on the market we have not had any showings from this office or any of their other offices. The agent that has shown it the most is from, (what my husband would call) a small “mom and pop” office. This agent has been in business for many years and is always polite when he shows the house. Can we get out of this contract? A: Bigger is not always better, names are just names, sometimes it works out better with “mom and pop” office. The agents that are in your immediate area are more familiar with the homes and usually buyers gravitate to these agents. Can you get out of your contract? I can’t give you that answer, my suggestion is you call the owner/manager of the office you are listed with and explain how you feel, there is a possibility that the manager can step up and figure out ways to give your house more exposure. Remember that price is always the biggest obstacle, buyers are very savvy today and are the ones who actually determine the price of a home. Good Luck!

where were these buyers then? If you want to see if this agent is for real tell them you will allow your house to be shown and offer them the previous compensation but that you will not sign a listing for more than three days.

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

Q: We had our house on the market and the listing has expired. We are not going to relist with the same agent. We have made a decision on who we are going to list with, but are not ready to put it back on the market until mid-spring. The agent that had the listing just called us and said they have a buyer for our house. We think that the agent is just trying to get the listing back, what should we do? A: When listings expire you will find that you will get a lot of phone calls from different agents/offices all telling you that they have buyers for your house. If your house was on the market

You never know where

Rabbit Hash

Key West

Ed Day (our county executive) visited Key West, Florida, with Jean Day, Gerri and Nick Desantis and Stella Peterson. Former New City resident Thomas Trevor now lives in Northern Kentucky. He took this photo with his favorite magazine in front of the Scalded Hog in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky.

Sanibel

Bermuda

Gerry King, his wife Nancy and daughter Nicole tell us they had a great time in Bermuda.

Jennifer Koby, of Monroe, NY, visiting Mount Rushmore in Rapid City, SD.

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Greece

Erin Krakaur of Pomona took her Rivertown to Santorini, Greece while touring with Seton Hall University.

Statue of Liberty

The town of Haverstraw senior group went on a trip to the Statue of Liberty.

Bethel Woods

John Ryan, of Nanuet, and Robin Wyler, of Middletown, attended a concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, in Bethel, NY.

Cancun

Moscow

Portugal

Jiro Kawamura took Rivertown to Moscow.

Venice

Lauren, Erin, Lynn & Andy Krakaur of Pomona took their Rivertown for a visit to St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica in Venice, Italy

Josanna and Gaston Jean-Louis, of Pomona, in Cancun, Mexico.

Pearl Harbor

Art and Sue Kaufer were at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Haverstraw

The pool aerobics class at the Harbors at Haverstraw takes a break with Rivertown, led by Rivertown’s own Candice Boyle (center). The group meets twice a week and always has a great fun time.

Blauvelt

Aida Dalandane celebrated her 92nd birthday at St. Catharine’s Church in Blauvelt with members of her prayer group.

Pomona

A 50’s Revival was theme of a birthday party held in honor of Elaine Wagman (seated, wearing pink chiffon scarf), with family and close friends, at her Pomona home poolside, hosted by her daughter Amy Ruggirello and son Dr. Gary Wagman

Food at 3 Broadway Bistro is the talk of the town

Story/Photos: Tom Riley John Gendy, the owner of 3 Broadway Bistro in Nyack really knows his business. He told us: “Before I opened 3 Broadway Bistro a year ago I visited many restaurants in Nyack. I was determined to create a menu nobody else has. “Most of my ingredients are from local Jersey farms and 80% of the menu items are gluten-free. We don’t use flour or wheat to reduce our sauces. We cook it all the way to thicken the sauces up. “All our pastas are homemade as are our salad dressings, desserts, ice cream and sorbet. People really enjoy our Italian cuisine with new infusion dishes. “ Our cuisine is the healthiest around, our seafood is the freshest because it is delivered five times a week. I like to take risks. I create my own dishes and I put it out there and my customers love it.” John owned the Halstead Bistro in Harrison, NY for 15 years. “I started out in the restaurant business in San Francisco. I love to learn, I love to cook and I worked with great chefs. “We have been going strong and I’m so happy to share my success and passion for fresh, local ingredients with Nyack.” John continued: “We invite you to join us for our monthly Italian Wine Tasting

The delightful 3 Broadway Bistro in Nyack - Try their fabulous Italian Wine Tasting Dinner. You’ll love it. Dinner which is held the last Thursday of every month. The next one is Thursday, September 24th at 7pm. It is $59.95 per person with unlimited wine. “The First Course is Fraise and Duck Confit Salad, served with radicchio, toasted walnuts, fresh strawberry and lemon truffle oil dressing. “The Second Course is Cuttlefish (cala-

mari) sauteed with vine ripe tomato, fresh basil and mint finished with pecorino reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. Followed by Lemon Sorbet. “The Third Course is Grilled Filet Mignon Medallion served over gorgonzola infused polenta, sauteed spinach finished with shitake mushrooms, Chianti brandy reduction.

The delicious food at 3 Broadway Bistro features many ingredients from local New Jersey farms.

“The meal ends with dessert which is a White Chocolate Mousse and Dark Chocolate Mousse Combo finished with hazelnut creme anglaise. “We also have cab service available for pick-up and drop-off with an additional charge of $30 per party. Reservations are a must, please call 845-353-8361.” Here is what one diner said about her memorable feast at 3 Broadway Bistro. “This is everything you’d expect a bistro to be. A warm and charming place with prompt, friendly service and the food carefully prepared fresh and delicious. “The Rib Steak was tender and flavorful, the green salad lightly dressed with beets, the fried calamari crunchy yet sweet and succulent and the artichoke with dumplings in a creamy savory sauce, accompanied with a bottle of Chianti. “There was nothing on our plate when we finished...and if you don’t have room for Broadway Bistro’s home-made desserts, get one to go! We’ll be back and we definitely recommend this gem.” Among the favorite appetizers at 3 Broadway Bistro are their Forest Mush-

3 Broadway Bistro room Soup (GF) and Crispy Angel-Hair Pasta Pancakes with Rosemary-grilled shrimp smothered with balsamic coconut emulsion. When it comes to seafood their Panko and Coconut-Crusted Halibut Filet (available without gluten) with Basmati rice pilaf and Bacardi coconut emulsion is repeatedly ordered. Another fan favorite is Sauteed Shrimp and Seared Sea Scallops (GF) served with crispy pancetta, peas, wild mushrooms, julienne vegetables, smashed butternut squash and touch of cream. John told us: “We are trying to build an email base so we invite you to take our survey online to win a $50 gift certificate to our restaurant. All you do is visit www.3BroadwayBistro.com/Survey on your phone, tablet or email and we’ll tell you if you won. “You’ll also receive VIP notifications to our Specials, updates and invitations to great events.” 3 Broadway Bistro is located at 3 South Broadway in Nyack. They are open for Lunch 11:30am-3pm 7 days a week and 5-10pm for Dinner Monday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday they are open from 5pm-10:30pm and Sunday 4-9pm. They have take-out and they do catering. Call them for a reservation at 845-3538361 or visit their web site at www.3broadwaybistro.com. Very soon Broadway Bistro will celebrating their first anniversary with a $29.95 three course dinner Sunday to Thursday, starting Monday, September 17.

Owner John Genty in 3 Broadway Bistro - Call them for a reservation.

Sixth annual Italian feast and carnival September 17-20 The Blauvelt Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge #2176 will host the 6th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival September 17th through the 20th. The event draws thousands of people from around the tri-state area during the four day celebration of all things Italian and was recognized last year by Rockland County Executive Ed Day as one of the biggest events in Rockland County. The festival is a showcase for area talent and the event will be hosted by Rockland based actor/director Paul Borghese, (HBO’s 61*, Law & Order: SVU, The Family and most recently Back in the Day). Also on site for the four days will be rides and games for both the kids and adults, a casino and games of chance, service providers, artisans and boutiques offering gift items, clothing and jewelry for purchase, as well as vendors offering every kind of Italian food imaginable and of course... CELEBRITIES! This year’s entertainment lineup includes: Dominic Chianese, singer/musician (“Uncle Jr.” in The Sopranos and many feature films); The Cool Change Band; The Mighty Spectrum Band Tre Bella, Kick Start Charlie, The Broken Arrow Band, Al Sapienza (singer, star of film and TV), Deborah Renard (singer), Louis Vanaria (singer),Laren Mascitti (singer), Steve Maglio (world renowned Sinatra tribute singer), Freddie Lando (world renowned Bocelli tribute singer). Dominic Chianese appeared in one of the classic gangster movies of all-time, The Godfather, Part II (1974) which starred Al Pacino. He also appeared in Dog Day Afternoon in 19In addition to his work on The Sopranos, Chianese has pursued a career in music, releasing two albums: 2001’s Hits, which features a few original compositions by Chianese, and 2003’s Ungrateful Heart, a collection of Italian songs. This year local Tappan native actor Lar-

ry Romano, discovered by fellow Italian American Sylvester Stallone, will be presented with an Achievement Award. Stallone cast Romano in Lock Up to launch his career and from there he appeared in Donnie Brasco, Thin Red Line and was a regular on the TV Show The King of Queens. “Every year our Italian Feast becomes bigger and more popular. We are thrilled that it has been embraced in such a big way by the community. It is a slice of Italian culture unlike any other in the tri-state area,” states Greg DeCola, President of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy. Hours are Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 5pm – midnight, Saturday 11am – midnight. Sunday starts with a beautiful outdoor mass at 10:30am and the Festival will be open from noon until 9pm. Admis-

sion is a $3.00 donation per person, those under age 10 are free and parking is free. The festival takes place at Masonic Park and Fairgrounds located at 89 Western Highway in Tappan, New York. The updated entertainment schedule can be found on the Sons of Italy website at www.BlauveltSonsOfItaly.org. The Holiday Inn Orangeburg is a sponsor for the event and provides a group discounted rate for the Feast. More information can be obtained by calling (845) 359-7000. Please note that for safety, no pets, coolers or backpacks are permitted on the fair grounds and no outside food or beverages are allowed. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.

This exquisite home is a little piece of paradise in New City

Story/Photos: Tom Riley When Alan and Susan Trugman, known to many as the Trugman Team, choose to list a house, you can be sure it is an exquisite property with many amenities. Alan and Susan have achieved the Masters Award in sales which places them in the top 1% of all real estate agents in Rockland County. They’re especially excited about a wonderful home in New City. Susan told us: “This home has it all, gorgeous resort living with lake views. “The home is set back in a stunning private haven with a circular driveway with Belgian blocks. This immaculate dream home features a spacious, sunny gourmet kitchen with granite counters, porcelain tile backsplash and floor, maple cabinets and microwave drawer oven. “Bask in natural beauty and serenity as you sip your morning coffee on the Meranti mahogany deck, or cool off with a swim in the oversize 20’ by 40’ in ground pool surrounded by park-like property with beautiful landscaping on .94 acre. “ It has three beautiful levels that are actually habitable. The lower level goes out to the backyard and the pool.” Owner Bob Axelrod told us: “The happiest 20 years of my life have been spent

Inside and outside this exquisite home in New City is a little piece of paradise. Designer kitchen, gorgeous landscaping. This home is great to live in - and to entertain.

in this house. “This is where I raised my two daughters, one is a mechanical engineer and project manager and the other works in forensics in criminal justice. “We’ve had many parties here. My daughter had an engagement party and we had 120 guests. I feel a little bittersweet about leaving but we’re not getting any younger and it’s time to make a change. “I remember when I first saw this house. I was on my neighbor’s deck looking over here and said to him, ‘I want that house.’ In 1994 they said we have a present for you, they’re selling the house. “We made a deal. It was Bashert, that’s Yiddish for fate or it was meant to be. My wife, Sharon wants to downsize so we plan to move into an over 55 community in West Nyack. We enjoy traveling and exploring different countries.” Realtor Alan Trugman continued: “There have been updates galore on this property. The roof, deck, Crown boiler and the hot water heater. The kitchen was completely renovated four years ago. You can relax in a spacious master bath spa tub adjoining the large master bedroom. “Elegant amenities abound like the

Paradise in New City

hardwood floors, paver walkways, 6 zone heat, 10 zone sprinkler system, high ceilings, Generac generator, and LED recessed lighting, The beautiful walkout lower level boast 1,250 square feet of habitable living space with plenty of room for an extended family or entertaining. “This truly exceptional paradise is situated in a premiere neighborhood convenient to shopping and transportation. You must see this New City jewel to appreciate all the amenities.” The specacular home at 79 Ridge Road has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. It has a first floor bedroom, cathedral/vaulted/ high ceilings, deck, eat in kitchen, formal dining room, walk in closet, walk out basement, dishwasher/dryer and laundry room. It is in the Clarkstown School District. It has a fenced yard, a security alarm system, Lake views, Two car garage with garage door opener and plenty of parking, skylight, ceiling fan, microwave oven, oven/range, refrigerator, screens, shades/ blinds, a shed and wall to wall carpet. It also has its own water conditioner and a Whirlpool tub. The moment you enter the driveway of 79 Ridge Road you have found a haven from the hustle and bustle of life and you begin to de-stress. Once inside a paradise awaits you and you come alive! The home is priced at $829,000. The Trugman Team at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty located at 268 South Main Street in New City have left no stone unturned in presenting this home. “One of the unique things we give you is a Virtual Tour of the home.

Realtors Alan and Susan Trugman overlooking the gorgeous pool.

As the photo shows, this is a wonderful home for entertaining. Click on the icon at the top to take a Virtual Tour of each room in the house. “ Using your mouse you can tour the home as if you were there,” said Alan. Both Alan an Susan are Licensed Real Estate Salespersons with ABR, GRI, SRES and Relocation Specialists designations.

You can contact Alan at 845-300-3960 or email him at alan@trugmanteam.com. Susan can be reached at 646-209-0368 or by email at susan@trugmanteam.com. You can fax them at 845-634-4984 or access their web site at www.trugmanteam.com.

Rappers Realtor Mona Cushnie-Walker will make your home deals a piece of cake

Mona Cushnie-Walker in her real estate office at Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty in New City. Let her find your dream home. Story: Tom Riley Mona Cushnie-Walker’s dedication to real estate, along with her performance and service to her clients has achieved her a unique status among realtors. She has had a great success with many prominent people in the entertainment world. In fact, she is known among realtors and friends as “the Rappers’ Realtor” because she has sold homes to such music stars as The Sugar Hill Gang, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Guru. These Rappers point to her patience and dedication to their best interest and her interest in helping people as her outstanding qualities. To Mona helping others is as important as making deals which is why her association with her clients remains long after the papers are signed and the deal has closed. The respect she earns from those she’s served is considered her best reward. Her reputation and a great deal of business has grown on repeats and referrals from satisfied clients. She puts her sales,

communication, and negotiating skills along with her sense of humor into every deal and has the ability to make her clients feel comfortable making informed decisions. Mona told us: “Whether you are looking to purchase, sell or rent your apartment, townhouse, home, condo or muliti-family investment, I will work closely with you in helping you achieve all your real estate goals. “I truly believe that really having a passion for what you enjoy doing will always bring success. Most of my clients come from Rockland, Westchester and the Bronx. I would say one of my best qualities is patience. I will work with you and answer all your questions. I’m available 24/7 if needed. “I always give people all the time they need. I don’t get easy sales, I get things that need a lot of work, but I’m willing to take it. I once sold two houses to one person. I spend so much time with my clients that when I sell them a home I go through withdrawal and they do too.”

Rappers’ Realtor You can contact Mona at her office in New City by. calling 845-639-0300 or on her cell phone at 914-282-2664. You can access her web site at www.monacushnie.com. But Mona has many other talents. She told us: “My other passions include performing in community theater, building my home cake decorating business and doing volunteer work for the community and spending quality time with my loving husband, my beautiful grandchildren and my two adorable Yorkies! “Before entering real estate as a New York State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson I dedicated over 31 years teaching elementary school aged students in the Yonkers Public School District. “As challenging as it was, my reward is when students find me and write to me about the important part I played in their lives.

Mona’s many other talents

“I am proud to be performing again with the Riverdale Repertory Company. Previously, I performed with this group in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Curtains, The Drowsy Chaperone, Music Man and Guys and Dolls. I have also performed with the former Riverdale Y Harlequin Players and Mount Pleasant Community Theater Group.” Mona’s cake decorating business has really taken off in recent months. She told us: “Recently one of my custom design cakes for all occasions was featured in Rivertown Magazine. Bake My Cakes is the perfect way to celebrate any event or special occasion. “I offer a wide variety of cakes - sizes, choices and variety. The cakes can be made to serve anywhere from 24-100 people. “Go to my web site, BakeMyCakes.com and view the offerings and place an order. Another passion I have is volunteer work for Meals On Wheels. “We are making sandwiches for the homeless at Grace Episcopal Church. We make 120 sandwiches in 30 minutes by using the assembly line method. The Midnight Run then goes into Manhattan and hands them out to hungry and homeless people.” Mona A. Cushnie-Walker is truly a woman for all seasons and an ace realtor working for Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty located at 18 Laurel Road in New City. Let her help you find your dream home or let her use her talents and negotiating skills to get the best price if you are selling your home.

Some of Mona Cushnie-Walker’s delicious cakes - one of this talented woman’s many sidelines.

You’ll love the genuine Italian flavor at Vicolo Ristorante

Story/Photos: Tom Riley The Zagat-rated Vicolo Ristorante in Old Tappan, NJ is gaining a fabulous reputation for fine Italian dining by residents of Rockland and Bergen County who are frequenting this gem of a restaurant tucked into the popular Bi-State Plaza Shopping Center. Whether your tastes are traditional or avant-garde, the palate pleasing lunches and dinners will have you singing its praises. Benny Qosaj is the owner of Vicolo and two other restaurants, Il Vicolo in Livingston, NJ and Limoncello in Waldwick, NJ. “My restaurants are successful because all my chefs are sent to me by my father who owns Il Vicolo in Torino, Italy. These great chefs with their secret Italian recipes passed down through the ages make us successful, especially when you offer great service, delicious food - plus wonderful entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 7:30-11pm. “We also have a tremendous wine list, extensive dinner menu and an express lunch menu at $9.95. We offer early bird dinner specials from 4pm-6pm for $15.95$19.95. “We also have a catering menu and 15%

Owner Benny Qosaj is devoted to the work of Mother Theresa and has a portrait of her in his restaurant

off your take out. We are available for any type of party whether it’s an anniversary, birthday, graduation, bridal shower, Bar/ Bat Mitzvah or a corporate event. Just call me at 201-497-8777 and I’ll take care of everything.” The food here is excellent. Benny listed some of the most popular dishes - Braised Short Ribs, Bronzino, which is Mediterranean Sea Bass, Homemade Fuissio, Walnut Crusted Salmon and Duck ala Vicolo. Benny added: “For dessert our homemade tiramisu and chocolate mousse are to die for. Benny then showed me an article which he mounted in a gold plaque from the Record. It was a tribute from the Garden State

Press Club extolling Vicolo Ristorante and quoting Zagat: “The many specialties continue to be creatively presented and professionally served. Homemade pastas, like Shrimp in Brandy Cream Sauce & Gnocchi, along with Zuppa di Risotto Pescatora, are luscious. Veal Chop Fiorentina followed by Caramelized Banana over Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce will insure the success of Cupid’s arrow when you go for a romantic dinner.” Vicolo Ristorante has the warmth, charm and friendliness of your favorite neighborhood spot. It is a destination delight for all ages, families, romantic couples and music lovers especially on weekends.

Its Balsamic Calamari, Stuffed Artichokes and superb Borata Mozzarella Salad is imported from Italy and the homemade Fusilli with broccoli rabe, hot sausage, diced chicken, sundried tomatoes, garlic and oil are pleasing to the palate. Their Walnut Crusted Salmon with orange amaretto sauce and Seafood Combination Francese with grouper, shrimp, scallops in a lemon white sauce keep bringing Rocklanders across the border to Old Tappan for a memorable dining experience. Vicolo’s Complimentary homemade Fruited Grappa and Benny’s warmth and hospitality are an added plus. Customer Diana C. gave Vicolo Ristorante Five Stars. “Vicolo is an excellent restaurant in a lovely small town. I have

been there a number of times and each time I am more impressed. “The owner will accommodate you and make sure that his customer’s suggestions are addressed by the cook and the staff. The combo of quantity and a relaxed atmosphere make you feel at home. “In the event you have room for dessert... order a homemade Tiramisu...it will be the golden seal of a great dining experience. I thank the owner for bringing an authentic Italian place to the small neighborhood of Old Tappan.” Benny Qosaj invites you to experience Vicolo. He has 19 years of proven experience as a restaurateur as the owner of three successful Italian restaurants in New Jersey.

Enjoy the secret recipes of Italy that Americans love. Enhance your dining experience with great entertainment and music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call Benny for a reservation at 201-4978777 or just stop by. You can access his web site at www.vicoloristorante.com. His address is 20 22A Bi-State Plaza, 216 Old Tappan Road in Old Tappan, NJ.

The Henry in Pomona offers brand new luxury apartments and a clubhouse Young couples with children from New York City, singles and seniors are all converging on The Henry located at One Crystal Hill Drive in Pomona for the opportunity to discover the untapped potential this brand new luxury apartment complex has to offer. The Henry sports a 5,000 square feet clubhouse with a lounge, an Olympic size heated swimming pool with posh furniture in the pool area, a community garden and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The clubhouse also has an indoor and outdoor basketball court. Your style will never be cramped in this beautiful community you can call home. Siobhan Gelb, the property manager, told us: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Henry is undergoing reno-

The well-equipped gymnasium. Below: The clubhouse has something for everyone.

Elizabeth Cino is the marketing specialist at The Henry.

vation. As people move out we are completely renovating each apartment with a modern twist. “Each apartment has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, full size washer and dryer and LVT Flooring which is Pergo laminate flooring. Other amenities include attached garages in some of the units. The square footage of the apartments run from 1,100 square feet to 1,900. “This is a luxury community that is not common in the Pomona area. The advantages of making The Henry your home are no taxes, no maintenance fees, convenience, a private house feel to the home, close to commuter parking lots where buses will pick you up and bring you to NYC. “You can also take the ferry to Ossining where you can get a train to New York City. Here in Pomona you can make nature your next door neighbor. There are many hiking trails along Route 202 and horseback riding stables and local theater is available.” Siobhan added: “If a pipe breaks there is 24 hour emergency service. We have gas heat for heating and cooking. We have gasfired fire Pits in the pool area and a game room in the clubhouse along with a pool table, arcade and ping pong table. “If you are having a party you can reserve the clubhouse and pool for up to 55 people. We’ll even arrange the catering for you from Gilligan’s in Pomona or Stony Point or Union Restaurant in Haverstraw. Just call our office in advance at 845-3623805. We are also pet friendly. This gorgeous community is owned by Kettler Management which is growing by leaps and bounds in the Northeast region. If you would like a tour of their luxury apartments call Siobhan at 845-362-3805 or fax 845-362-3846. You can also email

The Henry

her at henry@kettler.com. Elizabeth Cino, is the marketing specialist at The Henry, told us: “The Henry offers a wide array of amenities that have to be seen to be believed. Our updated and unbeatable features make luxury a priority and convenience a given. “These well appointed apartments are in the heart of Rockland County. It’s a beautiful community that you’ll soon call home. Our family friendly apartments with lots of outdoor and indoor activities will you keep healthy, happy and active. “Please call me at 845-362-3805 and I’ll be glad to show you around. You can get a good look at the various floor plans we offer on our web site at www.thehenryapts.com.” The monthly rentals go from $1,900 to

$4,1000. There are 9 different apartment floor plans that can be accessed on their web site. Henry Hudson, the great explorer once said, “This land may be profitable to those

that will adventure it.” The people who live at The Henry, who came to take a look, stayed, and now they just love it and the wonderful staff who run it.

Chasen Jazz brings the sound of Satchmo to Rockland By Marla Cohen Rockland jazz fans will find out just what a wonderful world it is, when David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band does their take on the legendary jazz master’s repertoire at JCC Rockland’s annual Chazen Jazz concert. Held at Rockland Community College’s Cultural Arts Center, the concert may well feature “What a Wonderful World,” “Lazy River,” and “Stardust.” And it will also serve as a sort of musical reunion for the community. Ostwald will be bringing along past Chazen Jazz headliners Anat Cohen, as his clarinetist, and Vince Giordano on guitar and banjo. The evening gets swinging at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. Tickets cost $25 for general admission and $75 for patrons, who can attend a dairy dessert reception following the performance. To purchase tickets visit jccrockland.org/jazz or contact Donna Bergstol at 845-362-4400 ext. 100. “My involvement with Armstrong the musician has always been as a fan, and that’s an understatement,” says Ostwald, whose band holds a weekly gig at Birdland in Manhattan. “I was 15, only playing classical music, and I had sort of an epiphany when I heard a particular recording.” That led the Emmy-nominated Ostwald, who also has a “day job” as a successful litigator, to immerse himself in Armstrong’s music and his life. “I was initially drawn to the music,” says Ostwald, who plays tuba in the band. “But the more I read about him and studied about his life... it was more than just the music, but a moral lesson in the way he lived his life, how he handled himself as a human being.” Armstrong grew up poor in New Orleans’ notorious red-light district, Storyville. He bounced between various relatives’ care, and his mother turned to prostitution. He learned to play cornet at the New Orleans Home for Colored Waifs, and was exposed to the lively honky-tonk music of Bunk Johnson and Joe “King” Oliver, both of whom taught him. Satchmo, as Armstrong was known, became one of the first true “crossover” artists, achieving success and renown with white audiences at a time of deep discrimination. Born in 1901, he became known almost as much for his signature gravelly singing and scat style as

David Ostwald - You’ll hear a wonderful evening of Louis Armstrong’s outstanding songs.

he was for his trumpet playing, and had a profound influence on jazz, where he introduced and popularized improvised solos. He had a charismatic stage presence and by the time he died in 1971, had become not only a jazz icon, but also a creative force in popular music. “The Chazen Jazz concert is a highlight in the JCC’s cultural arts program each year,” says David Kirschtel, the organization’s CEO. “We have clearly tapped into a real interest, playing each year to sell-out crowds at RCC, and we’re very excited about the caliber of David Ostwald and the band he’s putting together for the event.” Ostwald was trained in piano, and while his mother encouraged him to pick up another instrument, he wasn’t sure the tuba was exactly what she had in mind. But the tuba seemed to be his destiny, from the moment a shiny sousaphone, the marching band version of the instrument, caught his eye. “How could you not,” he answered when asked how he got into the instrument. He had one lesson and was hooked, but it wasn’t until his bar mitzvah at 13, that his parents agreed to get him a tuba -- that is, if he committed to lessons. Two years later, they finally bought him an instrument, and he has never looked back. It was around that same time he fell in love with Armstrong’s music. He shares that admiration with the evening’s patron, Jerry Chazen, with whom he sits on the board of trustees of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens. Chazen admires the way Ostwald uses a

flexible rotation of top-flight musicians -- whoever happens to be available -- yet still provides a unique sound. “The quality of the music and the passion of the people playing is there with everyone he brings,” says Chazen. He’s looking forward to an evening of hearing “some of Louis Armstrong’s outstanding songs, chances are you’ll be hearing things people know and love,” he says of the evening. As well, the JCC, which honored jazz impresario George Wein two years ago at its first Chazen Jazz concert, will help celebrate his 90th birthday during the evening. Wein, a close friend of Chazen’s, founded the Newport Jazz festival and co-founded the Newport Folks Festival with Pete Seeger and the late Theodore Bikel. For his part, Ostwald – who has played with such varied artists as Wynton Marsalis, Woody Allen, Leon Redbone and Dick Hyman -- is looking forward to spreading the Armstrong sound in Rockland. “This music goes straight to the heart. The only thing you have to know about it is that it has no barriers.” Who knew? As a boy, Louis Armstrong worked for a Jewish family, the Karnofskys, immigrants from Lithuania. They treated him like family and he never forgot it. He later wrote about the influence they had on his life and the discrimination they faced as Jews. He also wore a Star of David and liked to snack on matzah.

The dynamic real estate team of Dylen and Susan - it’s a win-win situation for everybody!

Story: Tom Riley The agents at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh in Nyack keep selling exquisite properties to happy sellers and buyers. Owner Debbie Blankfort knows how to produce winning combinations of realtors who are on a roll this summer throughout the county and beyond. Susan McMullen listed an historic property at 271 Hudson Terrace in Piermont and Dylen Comito sold it for $849,000. Dylen told us: “It was an easy sell and the buyer was so happy to get the property as the previous owner had maintained the home in pristine condition. It was a win win for everybody.” Dylen used her formidable negotiating skills and hard work to bring about the sale. Before joining Baer & McIntosh Dylen was a fashion buyer for Ross, one of the largest off-price retailers in the U.S. “It was there that I learned about building good relationships, spotting trends, finding good buys and developing a win win mentality. I got into real estate because

Above and below: The home at 271 Hudson Terrace in Piermont. Susan McMullen listed the home and Dylen Comito sold it for $849,000.

my husband, Mark Comito is a developer and home builder.” Susan McMullen came to Rockland County 16 years ago from Brooklyn. “I’ve had my real estate license since 2000 and during a downturn I sold one of a number of rental properties I owned and bought a

tavern and restaurant called the Blue Ribbon in Chestnut Ridge. “After awhile I sold it. I’m very entrepreneurial and a people person. I put three kids through Tappan Zee High School. Owning a business and having so many friends and contacts has aided my real es-

Dylen Comito (left) and Susan McMullen - With this team, it’s a win-win for everybody. tate career because they often call me because I’m a good resource when they’re looking for a home or trying to sell one. “I’m a good reader of personalities and I seem to know what people want. I work very hard to make their dreams come through. My phone is always on and with young couples with children from Brooklyn and Manhattan falling in love with Rockland County and all its amenities, it happens to be a hot market right now. I have six deals in the works. Rockland is a great place to raise your family and Nyack has so many homes that have river views. “With its parks, great restaurants, night life, affordable home prices and family friendly activities, it’s easy to make buyers and sellers happy.” Dylen added: “I’m a Nyack resident with a deep involvement in the community and I belong to many organizations. My kids go to the Nyack school system and we are always exploring Rockland County and its

many amenities. “I work tirelessly for my clients and have strong negotiating skills with a personal touch.” Dylen continued:“We sell lifestyles, not just homes. Because of our superior web site, www.baerhomes.com, our marketing and the great long term relationships we establish with our clients, many homes are listed and sold in-house. “For example 271 Hudson Terrace was viewed by my client on www.baerhomes. com. We get so much traffic from our web site and because of that I was able to close the deal. “At the end of the day we sell many of our listings through our web site. Susan and I build up the relationships that result in a win win transaction for both seller and buyer.” Debbie Blankfort, the owner of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, added: “The integrity, service and experience of our agents

here at William Raveis Baer & McIntosh makes our family work so well together to create the happiest buyers and sellers.” To contact Susan McMullen you can cell/text her at 917-733-5609 or email her at sue@baerhomes.com. To contact Dylen Comito you can cell/ text 845-875-4043 or email her at dylen@ baerhomes.com. These two extraordinary super moms are answering the needs of young professionals with children who want to leave Brooklyn and Manhattan for all the amenities Rockland County has to offer. Give Dylen and Susan a call and let them find what you have been looking for-the house of your dreams. At William Raveis Baer & McIntosh you can apply for a mortgage and insurance. Baerhomes.com and Raveis.com are “The Best Web Sites in Real Estate. They are located at 97 South Broadway, Nyack.

Gilligan’s opens exciting new catering hall on the river Story/Photos: Tom Riley Gilligan’s Clam Bar and Grill in Pomona is synonymous with great seafood served fresh daily in a lively and bountiful surrounding reminiscent of Gilligan’s Island. Owners Vito Russo and Abraham Urrutia who have been working together for 21 years want everybody to know there is a new Gilligan’s On The Hudson Catering Hall located in a beautiful setting with amazing river views. Fans and seafood lovers throughout Rockland County will now be able to hold weddings, Sweet 16’s, Quinceaneras, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and much more at the Hall located at 10 Grassy Point Road in Stony Point. Abraham and Vito have spared no expense in turning the former DiMola’s on the Hudson into Gilligan’s On The Hudson Catering Hall. With on-premise and off-premise catering your special occasion will now become events your family and friends will remember for many years to come. The legendary Chef Brian Raymond, formerly of The Tuxedo Club will manage

Chef Brian Raymond, manager of the catering hall, outside the waterfront building.

The large dining area at Gilligan’s new catering hall features wonderful views of the Hudson River. the Catering Hall. You can call him at 845-942-3966 or 845-800-9680 to arrange your special occasion and be assured everything will run smoothly. With its amazing river views in a beautiful setting your guests will be transported by the nautical environment and seafood menu into a tropical paradise. Chef Raymond will accommodate all your wishes for music, entertainment, decorations and he will customize the menu to your wants and needs. The bar alone offers breathtaking views of leisure boats plying the river. Co-owner Abraham Urrutia told Rivertown: “Vito and I have been working together for 21 years. We started at our C&M Seafood Store together and three and a half years ago we bought Gilligan’s from the former owner. “Now we have expanded our operation to Gilligan’s On The Hudson Catering

Co-owners Vito Russo (left) and Abraham Urrutia at the original Gilligan’s in Pomona.

Gilligan’s

Hall. “Vito and I get up 4am in the morning and go to the Hunt’s Point Fish Market so our customers will have the freshest seafood possible. “Gilligan’s Clam Bar and Grill opened in 2001 just after the Towers fell and we’ve grown every year. We offer large pizzas every Monday for $6.95. We bake our own bread in-house and our Take-Out Tuesday is very popular with our customers. “We offer a Family Meal for four people for $19.95 plus tax. We are open for lunch and dinner from 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am-10pm on Friday and Saturday. “We don’t have entertainment, just watching our staff in action and our colorful environment is entertainment enough. Every weekend we have Specials, all kinds of different seafood.” Vito added: “Some of our customers’ favorite meals include our Lobster For One, which is a one pound lobster, clams, mussels, cold slaw and butter in a bucket cooked in garlic and wine sauce. “Ninety percent our seafood is not farmraised fish - everything is wild, like our Wild King Salmon from Alaska which can be grilled, blackened or baked. It comes with Baked Potato and Vegetables. “Another favorite is Chilean Sea Bass, a grilled dish served with Linguini, garlic and oil. At our C&M Fish Store which was established in 1978 we cut our own fish to order. “The order comes up on a printer, we cut the order and it goes right to the kitchen ensuring freshness on the spot. If you like you can come to the store, pick the fish you want to eat and we’ll cut it and send it to the kitchen.” You can call Abraham or Vito at Gilligan’s Clam Bar and Grill at 845-3542139 or visit their web site at www.gilligansclambar.com. They are located at 366 Route 202 in Pomona.

Shop at Just A Buck for great bargains - and a chance to help Camp Venture

By John Murphy Everyone loves a bargain and now there is a great new store in North Rockland to find one. It’s the Just A Buck store in the Shop Rite Mall on Route 202 in the Garnerville Section of Haverstraw. Thousands, yes, tens of thousands, of new, not second-hand or damaged, items, that everyone needs or can use every day for not one red cent more than one dollar. Where can you buy anything anymore for just a buck ? Oh, did I mention it’s a franchised store owned and operated by none other than Camp Venture, which I bet you thought just provided services of every kind to our intellectual and disabled children and adults. Well they do do that and do it very well. They also bought this franchise and are operating the store to provide safe, dignified and meaningful employment for the folks in its care. One might hear that Camp Venture is doing this because our Government is now insisting that those in our care who can work, must do it for minimum wages in an integrated setting. That statement is true, but history tell us that Camp Venture, which helped pioneer the deinstitutionalization of Special Needs folks into our community and schools, always tried to provide gainful employment opportunities in the public square too. We tried everything like a fresh fruit and vegetable stand in the parking lot of the Pearl River train station; a used clothing store just up the street on North Main in Pearl River, a ceramic store, not to mention growing tomatoes and herbs for restaurants and grocery stores, even a Hot Dog stand, you know, the venerable “Dirty Water” umbrella stands that peppered Down Town Manhattan. Oh gosh, we tried everything except opening an Irish Pub or a Chinese Restaurant. This time we nailed it. The store is brand new, attractive, spacious, well lit, with wide aisles of shelving sagging under an eye-candy spectacle of not useless goods, but ones that can be found in every home with a staff of sweet folks working with job coaches and back-up

Above:Marie DeLoatch of Camp Venture, who loves being a cashier at the Just A Buck store, serves Eileen Murphy, one of Rockland’s best Sale and Bargain Shoppers and wife of Camp Venture’s President. Left: Mike Butchar of Garnerville enjoys taking his 12-year-old Michael and eight-year-old Isabella to Just A Buck. management, doing a job of which they can enjoy and take pride in. It’s just so great to see the “Venture-ites” acting like owners of a business they are proud of instead of spending their day in a big day room watching bad day-time TV, as was the case before there were Ventures, Jawonios and ARCs. If there is anything about Camp venture, besides the loving care it gives its consumers, it’s how they demonstrate their respect for their consumers and pride in them by their policies of insisting on inclusion. I was very pleased to be able to work many years ago with the Sisters of Charity who op-

erated the St. Agatha’s Home For Children in Nanuet and Doctor John and Kathy Lukens in some of the earliest initiatives to move special needs folks out of one of the world’s largest government operated campuses, Letchworth Village in Haverstraw-Stony Point, and I am pleased to have lived long enough to see Camp Venture turn its summer camp on the Letchworth site into an integrated camp and now open this store in Haverstraw. I close by telling you that you can get a great bargain in our “Just A Buck” store in the Shop Rite Mall on Route 202 as well as support our employment opportunity movement and grab what you need for dinner in ShopRite.

Rockland YMCA golf outing raises more than $13,000 for scholarships

The Rockland YMCA held its 7th Annual Golf Outing at the Philip J. Rotella Golf Course to benefit children to attend its summer day camp programs. Chuck Maze, President/CEO of the YMCA, said “We thank the many sponsors, donors, golfers, volunteers and staff who contributed to make this a successful fundraising event for so many children in our summer day camps.” The proceeds from the golf outing provided more than $13,000 for scholarships for children of low income families to attend camps located in North Rockland and Nyack. The summer camp gives children an opportunity to participate in healthy activities like swimming, team sports, and hiking. They enjoyed field trips to parks, baseball games and museums. Special thanks to the event’s main sponsors: Black Bear Enterprises, Title Sponsor; Putnam County Savings Bank, Principal Sponsor; Town of Haverstraw, Breakfast Sponsor; Yancey’s Fancy, Luncheon Sponsor; Marshall & Sterling, Cart Sponsor; Prize Sponsors: All Bright Electric, CLG Insurance, Integrated Technology Systems, M&T Bank, our Hole-in-One sponsor, Schultz Ford and our many Tee Sponsors.

YMCA Golf Committee Members (left to right): Tom Mahoney, Kevin Reilly, Earl Miller, Eileen Carson, Chuck Maze, Gerry Kapusinsky and Michael Cunningham.

Winning Golf Team Members (left to right): Mike Redgate, Tommy Mahoney, Tim Patwell and Tom Mahoney, YMCA (Justin Tiso, team member, not pictured)

Eric David Laxman creates amazing award-winning works of art

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Eric David Laxman moved to his Valley Cottage studio after Hurricane Irene flooded his original studio at the Garner Arts Center. He has completely renovated, expanded and rewired his present studio and as good fortune and networking would have it he received a big commission to create a monumental sculpture on Long Island. The sculpture, made from stainless steel will grace the entrance to Cryder House, an apartment co-op building in Beechhurst, on the Long Island Sound, the Whitestone Bridge will be in the background. Eric told us: “It’s all a matter of networking and attending art shows and being out there with your work. This woman purchased a piece from me 15 years ago and we’ve been in contact over the years. “When another sculptor walked away from a project and the board was adrift, the woman informed the board that she knew just the right person for the job. “I’m grateful for all the contacts I’ve made over the years, the work that I produced that pleases so many people and the many projects I’m currently working on.” Eric is a multi-talented Renaissance man. His sculptures and functional art

A scale model of the monumental sculpture graces the houses and gardens of a number of Hudson Valley and Connecticut estates, as well as some company headquarters and select U.S. art galleries. He continued: “I’m also doing a lot of residential metal work. I just completed a beautiful steel stair railing for a home in Garrison, NY. I make custom furniture out of metal, glass and stone. I also did a stainless steel sculpture that was in the Palisades Mall. “Presently I’m working on signage for the Nyack YMCA. We renovated a home

in Upper Nyack with custom railing, wall sconces and I created custom fireplace doors and hearthstone.” Eric works with architects, interior designers, contractors, as well as the home owner. He explained: “I like to make things that are both exquisite and useful. I describe my work as”museum quality sculptures and functional art for your home or headquarters. “I’ve made gold-leaf console tables for a residence in Tokyo, hand forged steel rails

Eric working on his monumental sculpture which will be set at the entrance to Cryder House in Beechhurst, Long Island. for a residence in Upper Grandview, stone and metal candleholders, bronze mirror frames and stainless steel backsplashes. “I work in a small shop and everything is unique and one of a kind. Many of my clients feel it is ennobling to own original art and to also work with an interpretive artist, who can put your ideas and sensibilities into an evocative form which will last for generations.” Eric added: “Art is my passion and my chosen materials are metal, stone and glass. I take these raw composites and energetically transform them into something at once very real and highly conceptual. When I’m pulling out of steel or marble its core character, my intensity is almost primal.

“I use plasma cutters, oxyacetylene torches, arc welders, benders, hammers and chisels to liberate the thing within.” Eric’s work is highly sought after by collectors, organizations and municipalities. His public art can be seen at the 911 Memorial Sculpture “Spirit Rising” which is at RCC, the JCC Memorial to the Munich Olympics and the Corporal Manny Lopez Memorial. His Josephine Baker sculpture, and functional art such as his Art Deco Doors can be seen on his web site: www.EricDavidLaxman.com. To view his custom made work go to: www.custommade.com/ by/ericdavidlaxman/. You’ll be astounded by the quality, versatility and range of this extraordinary local artist.

He is even sought after by store owner to create works of art in signage, an example being Maria Luisa in Nyack. Eric advises all of us to “Make a Space” for art in our lives by viewing it or owning it. It is something that will last for generations to come. A thing of beauty is a joy forever. A good place to start would be to consider the many museum quality sculptures, furniture and custom railings by the artist, designer and fabricator, Eric David Laxman. His body of work and reputation continues to grow. You can call Eric at 845-304-7615 or fax him at 845-348-3681 or email him at eric@ ericdavidlaxman.com.

It’s been a wonderful summer for the talented youngsters at Words and Music Children’s Theater

Words and Music Children’s Theatre Program had an extraordinary and memorable experience this summer. A talented group of students presented a fully integrated production of the musical, “Hairspray Jr.”, singing and dancing to the funky sounds of Motown. Best of all, these young people had a history lesson about the sixties, racial issues in our country, and the battle to end segregation. The result? They learned about the importance of integration and to truly care for one another. And they had so much fun in the process. “Hairspray” is a theatrical gem, but above all, it’s an opportunity for youngsters to learn about the evils of racial prejudice and the joy of coming together as one. Some of the parents’ reactions included, “It was absolutely amazing,” “I am extremely impressed,” “I can’t imagine how they accomplished such a polished production in only two weeks and also learned so much.” The show was presented in August in the Sullivan Theatre at St. Thomas Aquinas College, Words and Music’s summer home. Earlier in the summer, a different group of

students presented “Beauty and the Beast.” As different in style from “Hairspray” as one could imagine, these kids entered the fairy tale world with a lovely, humorous and touching rendition of a tale of love that transcends appearances. Perhaps it’s not so different from “Hairspray” after all, because it also teaches acceptance, love, and compassion. It was a truly thrilling and educational summer program for all.

Looking ahead to the fall session, David C. Azarow’s Words and Music Children’s Theatre Program is gearing up for a full roster of exciting theatrical adventures for students from the ages of 5 to 18. Returning for the second year, the Beginner Group of 5, 6, and 7 year olds, will discover the world of live theater with a charming musical revue entitled, “Babes in Candy Land.” This will be the first time

The talented youngsters at Words and Music Children’s Theater have put on some wonderful shows this year - and there are many more to come

on-stage for many of these little thespians, who, although timid, approach it with eagerness and anticipation. By the end of the 8-week session, these beginners will be singing solos! The fall session divides youngsters into appropriate classes according to age. The Junior Program on Thursdays for 7, 8, and 9 year olds, will be working on “Peter

Pan,” a delightful interpretation that combines elements of the Disney and Broadway productions. The Intermediate and Advanced groups will both be discovering the kooky world of “The Addams Family,” a recent addition to the Broadway repertoire. Intermediate students, ages 10, 11, and 12, will meet on

Wednesdays, while the Advanced class for 13, 14, and 15 year olds, meeting on Mondays, will present a slightly more sophisticated version of “The Addams Family.” The fall session begins in mid-September. All classes and rehearsals are held at the Nyack Village Theatre, conveniently located on Main Street in Nyack. Classes run from 4 pm to 6 pm. Look for our ad in this issue. And now, something new! For the first time, Words and Music is proud and excited to introduce a musical theatre program for high school teens. Beginning on Thursday, September 17, this group of 16, 17, and 18 year olds (or 10th, 11th and 12th graders) will meet once a week for sixteen weeks from 7 pm to 9 pm. Requested by many of the older students, their goal will be to present a production of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.” So whether you are an experienced performer or you just want to give musical theatre a try, come to Rockland’s premier children’s theatre program. Words and Music students thrive in a non-competitive, creative, nurturing environment. Classes are limited in size, and students are enrolling now. For more information or an application, contact wordsandmusic777@aol. com or call the Words and Music office at 845-429-4541 as soon as possible. It’s curtain up for kids at W&M!

Hot summer for Nyack Rotary

Russell Grant received a gift basket for his new baby daughter at the Rotary Club, pictured here with friends Bea Wanamaker and Rev. Warren Brandt. Congratulations to Russell and his wife Elisabeth on the arrival of their daughter, Harper!

Rotary Youth Leadership Delegates holding Rotary Club of Nyack Banner (left to right): Rotary President John O’Brien; Roberta Zampolin, Rotarian; Caroline Langford, RYLA Delegate; Austin Stellato, RYLA Delegate; Mark Stellato, parent and Donna Ramundo, Rotarian.

Rotary Youth Leadership Delegates Carleigh Travers and Jacob Kronberg holding banner with (left to right): Alison Crowther, Russell Grant, Chuck Travers, Chuck Maze and John O’Brien. There were five Nyack High School students sponsored by the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust and the Nyack Rotary to participate in the RYLA Conference held in Newburgh, NY.

Mayor White announced good news, that “most of the funds have been raised by the “Nyack Needs a Skatepark Committee” to construct a new skateboarding park at Memorial Park (left to right): Kim Cross and John O’Brien of the Nyack Rotary with Sarah Anderson and Maria Doherty of Nyack Needs a Skate Park Committee, along with Jen White Mayor and Don Hammond, Deputy Mayor of the Village of Nyack.

The Rotary Club of Nyack had a variety of activities and meetings during the summer involving organizations and members of the community. The Nyack Rotary Club recognized student delegates who attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held in Newburgh, NY. They learned about teamwork, creativity and public speaking through a variety of projects and group activities with students from throughout the Hudson Valley. President John O’Brien said that “the Rotary Club has a strong commitment to Youth Service activities such as Rotary Youth

Leadership program, Junior Achievement in cooperation with Nyack Middle School, providing school backpacks for children and projects like the new skateboard park in Nyack.” The Rotary Club of Nyack meets regularly on Tuesdays at 12:15pm at the LaFontana Restaurant in Nyack. For more information about membership please contact Jo Lore, Membership Chair at 845-358-5309 or John O’Brien, President at 845-3584930.

Salute to Haverstraw

Aerial photo: RossPilot

Noel Rappaport has been keeping Rockland safe for nearly 50 years

Story/Photos: Tom Riley Noel Rappaport is a one-in-a-million individual. Noel opened A & N Rappaport Locks & Alarms located at 31 New Main Street in Haverstraw in 1967. He has been an anchor in Haverstraw throughout the shifting sands of fortune, change and times. Noel’s love of the people and passionate involvement in the village has resulted in numerous donations and charitable support and backing for many projects that enhance the quality of life in Haverstraw. When people asked, who is going to do it? Noel stepped up to the plate and did it, no questions asked. Let’s take a look at what he has accomplished. He has been President of the Ambulance Corps three times. As a Line officer he was responsible for selling the old building and putting up a new building. He has served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for 13 years and often backed it with his own money. He has served as President of the North Rockland Lions Club of which he has been a member since 1973. He has served as House Chairman of the Congregation of the Sons of Jacob for

Noel Rappaport outside his store on Main Street in Haverstraw. His generosity is matched only by his remarkable sense of humor.

We are your one-stop shop for all your security needs. - Noel Rappaport. 40 years and is now their Acting President. He has donated heavily to different things in the Town of Haverstraw. He has donated to the new World War ll Monument. He paid for the construction of a fence for The Arts Alliance.

He donated money to the Mural on Lincoln Street. He donated to the establishment of a Plaque for Marge Wassmer who did a lot for the village. He attends most of the Village Town Board meetings and he helped rebuild the Fishing Pier at Peck’s Pond. His individ-

Noel Rappaport has been keeping Rockland safe for nearly 50 years.

ual donations to charitable organizations are too numerous to mention. He did all this while operating his stores six days a week. In these unsettled times people in Rockland County get a good night’s sleep because the Rappaport name is synonymous with security and peace of mind. A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarm is the oldest continuously operating business in the Village of Haverstraw. Noel has another store at 170 Main Street in New City. Noel, the founder and President of A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarms Inc. and his son, Stephen Rappaport, President of Rappaport Alarm, offer the largest full spectrum security company in the county. They serve both residential and in-

dustrial clientele. With their two fully equipped service vans they give you 24/7 emergency service. Noel said, “We stock an extremely large inventory of locks, safes, alarms and other security items. We carry the most complete line of keys in the county. “We are one of the most advanced state-of-the-art electronic security companies. We do small residential house alarms to major retailers.” He continued: “I started this company after serving in the Army during the Vietnam era. We are civic-minded, I run a cemetery in Haverstraw for the Sons of Jacob and I volunteer for the Haverstraw Street Fair. “We are very well known for our fine customer service. Just call us at 845-4298400 and my staff will respond immedi-

ately. We offer 24 hour monitoring and emergency service. A & N Rappaport Lock & Alarms is known as Rockland’s most trusted security experts. “We sell, repair and service our customer’s security needs. Rappaport Alarm is on the cutting edge of video surveillance. We install Nanny Cams, Fire Systems, Inter & Entry Systems, and Medical Alert Systems. We are your One Stop Shop for all your Security needs,” said Noel. Call Noel in his store in Haverstraw at 845-429-8400 or access his web site at www.rappalarms.com. You can reach his New City store by calling 845-634-5544. Noel, Stephen and their hardworking staff have been keeping Rockland County safe for more than 40 years.

Riverside - wonderful rental homes in the beautiful Harbors at Haverstraw

If you’ve never seen the wonderful Harbors-at-Haverstraw, you’ve missed one of the most gorgeous developments most of us have ever seen. This is a beautiful community with wonderful facilites. Now Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) is leasing the latest addition to its award-winning Harbors-at-Haverstraw community. Riverside, offering 106 apartment homes, is a luxury rental that features spectacular views from its site at the Hudson River’s edge. Riverside offers a wide range of studio, one and two bedroom apartment layouts; many with a separate study that is ideal for a home office. All units feature Euro-style kitchens with contemporary cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, glass mosaic backsplash, under-mount sink with pull down faucet spout and island breakfast bars. Designer bathrooms incorporate similar cabinetry creating a coordi-

nated suite look to the residence. Other “condo-quality” details at Riverside, not typically found in a rental, include: solid core room doors, wide-plank

wood laminate flooring, premium carpet in bedrooms, white shade window treatments, master bedroom ceiling fans, washers and dryers, large walk-in closets and a drop fix-

These two photos of the beautiful Harbors at Haverstraw complex were taken by local photographer Tom McGuire. Above: The promenade winds its way around the complex, hugging the Hudson River. Below a view of Edge Water Lane with its beautifully landscaped gardens. You can see more of Tom McGuireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing work at 2-thomas-mcguire.fineartsamerica.com

Riverside waterfront rentals you’ll love ture in dining areas. Building amenities include a fully equipped gym, a club lounge and the Riverside pool facing the Hudson River. The property is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Additionally, all Riverside residents will have full membership to the community’s Harbor’s Club and its resort-style amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor basketball court, spa treatment rooms, party-room with billiards, private cinema and two additional pools with a café. The best amenity of all at Riverside is the Hudson River Promenade with dramatic views of the river at its widest point. Features along the walk include monumental sculptures by world known artists, the Esperanza Fountain, a kayak launch, a private marina and the dock to the New York Waterways Ferry connecting to the Ossining Metro-North Station and a 46-minute express ride to Grand Central Terminal. “Riverside offers resort-style living at its very best with unparalleled amenities and Hudson River or High Tor Mountain views from every residence. Living at Riverside is like being on vacation at a resort,” said Martin Ginsburg, Principal of Ginsburg Development Companies. “There is a very active market for luxury rentals in the Hudson Valley region and with the true uniqueness of both Riverside and the Harbors-at-Haverstraw community, we anticipate strong demand for the residences at Riverside,” he added. Riverside’s leasing office is open seven days, from 10AM to 5PM, with the exception of Thursday, when the office is open from 12PM to 7PM. Rents start at $1795 for a studio, $1950 for a one bedroom and $2250 for a two bedroom. The Hudson River is the focus of two

The Riverside apartments are gorgeous with top-of-the-line features everywhere you look.

Another view of the Riverside apartments - they feature a swimming pool, as well. other GDC Rentals properties currently under construction, Harbor Square with 188 units in Ossining and River Tides with 330 units in the Greystone neighborhood of Yonkers. Both of these luxury buildings are located adjacent to Metro-North train stations and will feature the same high level of finishes as Riverside, as well as their own resort-class amenities. GDC is also constructing a 66 unit contemporary loft

building in Hastings-on-Hudson called The Lofts on Saw Mill River. GDC has been is business for over 50 years and is the leading developer of luxury residential properties in the northern suburbs of New York City. To learn more about Riverside or schedule an appointment online, visit gdcrentals.com/riverside.

Sunrise over the Harbors

Two more of Tom McGuireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectacular photographs from the Harbors at Haverstraw. This is why people are flocking to Rockland Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hottest homes.

Two UNIQUE restaurants make Haverstraw the county’s hottest hotspot

The up and coming neighborhood of Haverstraw, New York has never been better. Along the Hudson River, Haverstraw offers parks, dining, shopping, and more. Throughout the years we’ve seen the improved Village of Haverstraw develop into Rockland County’s newest hotspot for quaint and unique dining experiences. Located in the heart of Haverstraw, critically acclaimed restaurants such as UNOODLES Snack Bar and UNION Restaurant and Bar Latino have taken The Hudson Valley by storm. Only a few steps from each other, customers can step into the casual funky and Brooklyn inspired UNOODLES Snack Bar or the elegant Latin and Mediterranean vibes of UNION Restaurant and Bar Latino. Chef Jose David Martinez, his wife Chef Maria Martinez, and Paulo Feitera

Above: Chef Jose David Martinez and Paulo Feteria are the geniuses behind two of Haverstraw’s most unique restaurants. Below: Braised chicken taco.

have incorporated their superb culinary skills with a reflection of the all-important family fun into both UNION Restaurant and UNOODLES SNACK BAR. First, let’s take walk down Main Street to UNOODLES Snack Bar. Cutting-edge UNOODLES Snack Bar, deemed as the “Brooklyn in Haverstraw”,

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. Their one of a kind menu consists of American favorite cuisines such as mac & cheese, burgers, and steaks, with, of course,

UNOODLES Top left: Linguini Maria. Lower left: Lobster roll.

a UNOODLES twist. We suggest trying something different, something you can only get at UNOODLES Snack Bar, such as their famous hush puppies with pesto sauce and their famous Piggy Bowl, made with Ramen Noodles, pulled pork, nappa cabbage, cilantro green onion, and hard boiled eggs. Yup, you heard right, Ramen Noodles! But don’t think you took a turn to your college years just yet! All of UNOODLES dishes are professionally prepared

by Executive Chef Maria Martinez. UNOODLES is a kid-friendly environment with a laid-back atmosphere. For your Taco Tuesday cravings, they offer gourmet taco specials made with fresh ingredients. Their taco mania specials expands from Tuesday to Wednesday and Thursday! For adults, UNOODLES Snack Bar offers a wide variety of exclusive drinks specials and nightly entertainment every weekend. On Sunday nights, enjoy the

only restaurant industry karaoke party in Rockland County. And when you get the late night munchies, UNOODLES has your back with a late night menu! The facility has an open-aired environment with large windows opening up for some fresh air. UNOODLES has great food packages and accommodations for any sports team bonding and/or celebrating a big win! Catch all the sports channel to root for your favorite sports team on one of our many flat-screen TV’s. Co-Owner, Paulo Feteria has told us “We want to give the community a place to spend time with one another, get some laughs, and enjoy the atmosphere that Haverstraw and UNOODLES has to offer”. Speaking of atmosphere, UNOODLES also has their famous “Tin Room”, that is an upstairs large banquet hall, perfect for any special occasion. While entering The Tin Room, be awed by the original restored hardwood floors, majestic crown moldings, and the gorgeous large windows opening up to sunlight and fresh air. If you prefer to host a party in the main dining room, UNOODLES can always accommodate. What’s next for UNOODLES Snack Bar? Feteira tells us “we have a lot in store for UNOODLES and the ideas are endless”. Enjoy your favorite pastas for ½ off, and when you fill out a survey, receive a $10 gift certificate for your next meal!

Welcome to the Gem of Haverstraw Union Also, expect new creations by Chef Martinez like gourmet Lobster Rolls. For the UNOODLES Bar, expect new flask drink specials in fall 2015 and new craft beers. Now onto the “Gem of Haverstraw”UNION Restaurant and Bar Latino. With countless awards, such as “Restaurant of the Year”, UNION Restaurant proves to be a top dining destination in The Hudson Valley for present and future. Back in 2007, Chef Jose David Martinez and Paulo Feteria teamed up and opened a fine dining experience that nobody in Rockland County has ever seen. Their unique Latin-Fusion cuisine and unbeatable hospitality by their staff has given them crowd favorite titles and appraisal. Few people know, but UNION Restaurant locally produces fresh fruits and vegetables from an in-house garden to prepare some of UNION’s dishes and drinks! Speaking of drinks, have you checked Top photos: The inside of Union Restaurant. Lower left: The in-house garden where they grow fresh fruit and vegetables.

UNION

Above: Potato goat cheese tart. Above left: Peach cobbler. Lower left: Rack of lamb.

out Bar Latino? UNION’s Bar Latino serves up an abundance of cocktails, wines, and their famous Rockland County Sangria! The newest addition to Bar Latino is their “House of Mojito”, an exciting Mojito menu. The Classic Mojitos and exclusive flavored Mojitos with flavors like coconut, passion fruit, watermelon, and strawberry is sure to be a hit at the Bar Latino. Look Forward to UNION Restaurant’s special events for the upcoming fall months!

• September Anniversary- Celebrate UNION’s 8th Anniversary with a $25 gift Certificate for only $6! On sale from Wednesday, September 16th to Friday, September 18th • DINE Out For the GIRLS: Join UNION as we fight breast cancer EVERY Wednesday in October. When dining at UNION, a portion of the evening’s proceeds are donated directly to The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital

• Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at UNION- Gear up for UNION’s annual HV Restaurant Week 3 Course Prix-Fixe Meal. Lunch: $20.95, Dinner $29.95 • UNION’s Famous Thanksgiving Pies- With the purchase a Thanksgiving pie receive a promotional $25 gift certificate. Please note restrictions do apply on promotional gift certificates and all our special events. UNOODLES Snack Bar and UNION Restaurant customers reap in the benefits of delicious cuisine in a unique atmosphere in Rockland County. Both restaurants believe in giving back to the community with the “we care” Foundation support for various community events. Next time you visit the Village of Haverstraw, be sure to sit back and relax and enjoy your favorite meal at UNOODLES Snack Bar or UNION Restaurant and Bar Latino.

Amazing history behind Luke’s Auto Body By Kristen Guthrie Luke’s Auto Body Inc.’s “Rivertown roots” go back seven generations, to the birth of the American colonies - from owner and manager Kevin Guthrie, to his parents and theirs, reaching back to pre-revolutionary New York, before the Haverstraw brickyards were a thought. The youngest daughter among three sisters and seven brothers, Dorothy Herring graduated from Haverstraw High School, then worked at Garnerville Dye Works as a master craftswoman for Sam Barkin’s textile company for several years following Luke’s back injury to provide for the family. A knowledgeable and flexible worker, she was highly valued for her ability to maintain and fix the machines, unique qualities for a female worker in her day. These self-taught skills assisted a graceful transition to her time working in auto body beginning in September 1969, when her husband Luther Guthrie first opened the shop doors. Her son Kevin continues to run Luke’s Auto Body located at 22 Maple Avenue, Haverstraw, N.Y. Dorothy’s parents were Thomas B. Herring and Ellen “Mullen” Herring of Grassy Point. A native of Haverstraw, her father was a brick maker for the Haverstraw Brick Yard and laborer on the West Shore Rail Line. Thomas’ parents, Ephraim and Irene “Babcock” had nine children, were also born, raised and took their last breaths in Haverstraw. Both of their parents also hailed from Haverstraw’s storied hamlets, Ladentown or Grassy Point. On both sides of Dorothy’s family lines, maternal and paternal, ancestral research leads either to laboring Irish brick-making, rail-road laying immigrants, or deeper roots in colonial statesmanship and the birth of our nation. The first members of Dorothy’s ancestral line to live in Haverstraw were William

Luke Guthrie - there are centuries of history behind his Haverstraw auto body shop.

Secor and Elizabeth Ann Purdy, who descended from the Ogden and Purdy families that founded and settled the Connecticut and New Jersey colonies. The Purdy line converged with the Ogdens when Joseph Purdy married Elizabeth Ogden whose father, a first generation American, married “Anne, daughter of Joseph Richardson, in 1627 and later Judith, daughter of Lieutenant John Budd in Stamford, Connecticut. John Budd was the original purchaser of Budd’s Neck which is now part of Rye, Westchester County. John Ogden was one of the petitioners to Charles II for the charter of Connecticut, and in 1674 and 1675 was deputy governor

of the state. He was instrumental in settling the boundary line between New York and Connecticut” (Chronicle of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660-1870). Aside from this proud family history, the Guthrie family, led by patriarch Luther Guthrie has thrived in Haverstraw as part of a long legacy of American ingenuity and dedication to the auto body craft. Luke’s is celebrating its forty seventh anniversary of serving the Hudson Valley. This family business understands the hard work it takes to build a home, a company and a town – and we are very proud to serve yours.

Above: The family tree. Left: Dorothy (Herring) Guthrie, images of Luke’s Auto Body, Kevin and Virginia Guthrie (top right) and Kristin Guthrie (the author). Geneaological and Memorial History of the State of New Jersey, ed. Francis Bazley Lee Geneaological and Family History of the State of Connecticut, ed. William Richard Cutter The Ogden family in America, Elizabethtown branch, and their English ancestry; John Ogden, the Pilgrim, and his descendants, 16401906, by Wheeler, William Ogden, 1837-1900. A General History of Connecticut, Samuel Peters, 1781. Chronicle of a Border Town: History of Rye, Westchester County, New York, 1660-1870, Charles Washington Baird, 1871.

Luke’s offer high quality auto collision, custom restoration and 24/7 towing services by very experienced and highly skilled technicians. The shop has partnered with Pro-Spot to become equipped for aluminum repairs with certified factory-approved equipment that complies with the latest industry standards. Luke’s also has a state of the art down

draft spray booth for precision painting. Luke’s offers competitive pricing, and will deliver high quality service. Their experts have years of experience in planning and managing all kinds of auto projects. No one does auto body better than Luke’s with more passion and skill.

Haverstraw Brick Museum website, http:// www.haverstrawbrickmuseum.org/history.html • Kristin Guthrie holds a master of arts degree in Public History from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and currently works for the City of Las Vegas as a Management Analyst for its Building and Safety Department.

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Hudson Water Club is a joy for all seasons

Story: Tom Riley Seafood lovers, boaters, fun seekers, music lovers and foodies from all over Rockland County are converging on The Hudson Water Club because of the great food prepared by Culinary Institute of America trained chef, Michael Dobias. Fun seekers and music lovers enjoy the spectacular views of the widest part of the Hudson River while they listen to bands such the Amish Outlaws, Alternate Groove, Kick Start Charlie and Spectrum on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Chef Michael told us: “This place is family. Ira Keeperman, his wife, Monica and Chris Martin are the owners and great people to work for. “I’ve been with them since the beginning and even had my wedding here. The cuisine here is very eclectic, simple, fresh and delicious. We have the best burgers around. “Combine the best ingredients with the spectacular scenery and a professional wait staff, you have a winning combination. I would say our two most requested items are our Seafood Tower served with a trio of sauces. The Seafood Tower includes Little Neck Clams, Jumbo Shrimp, East and West Coast Oysters, Maine Lobster & Steamed Mussels.

“People drive for miles because they love our Wood Fired Pizza. Our Italian-made wood fired pizza oven cooks at a temperature of 800+ degrees. This allows the dough to spring, creating a crust that is crunchy on the outside, yet flaky and airy on the inside, and just a bit of char adds that delicious smoky element. We serve a 12” thin crust, individual-sized artisanal pizza. We import our tomatoes and flour from Italy and we use a traditional pizza dough recipe.” Co-owner Ira Keeperman, who is in the supermarket business, told Rivertown: “I travel a lot. I just came back from a food convention in Las Vegas but whenever I come back to the Hudson Water Club it makes for a fun dining experience. “With the entertainment, great food and when the weather cooperates, there’s nothing better. We are at the widest part of the Hudson. “Take your wife out to dinner and she’ll think she’s in Florida or Aruba. You know women of all ages just love our band, Spectrum. They are great for a singles night. “ Right now we are thinking of expanding the docks. At present you can pull your boat up-there is no charge and be at the bar in five minutes. “A fire in 2005 destroyed the previous restaurant. But Monica, Chris, Louis Aiello and I seized the opportunity to rebuild and redesign, bringing the Hudson Water Club to life in June of 2008. We later bought out Louis. My sister, Joy Shorr is the Bookkeeper here.” Co-owner and manager Chris Martin described the great food. “We have lots

of weekly specials where the chef gets a chance to be creative. “Lunch runs from 12 noon to 3:30pm and dinner from 3:30-9:30pm. The kitchen closes at 10pm but the Pizza Oven is active till 12 midnight. “We are active participants in Restaurant Week and we have tons of private parties. We have many weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events. “ We can hold private parties for 50 or more people January through March and the winter time is as beautiful as summer on the river. “It’s a great venue for a winter wedding. The views are spectacular. Sunday here is called Fun Day. From 2pm till 6pm we have a band, and from 6pm on we have a DJ. “It’s an energetic Sunday for people

looking to have fun. We are open 7 days a week, we are Zagat-rated and our outdoor deck seats 250 people and has a great Tiki Bar! “Inside 150 diners can sit in a tastefully decorated, comfortable dining room with a long Sports Bar nearby,” said Chris Martin, the Manager and owner. Relax and de-stress at The Hudson Water Club which is located at 606 Beach Road in West Haverstraw. You and your friends and family will enjoy the sweeping views of the magnificent Hudson River in its every changing beauty. Call Chris or Monica to arrange your Special Occasion at 845-271-4046 or visit their web site at www.hudsonwaterclub. com. You can contact Ira Keeperman at 845-928-7707 or email him at at Keepfood@hotmail.com.

Escape from everything at the gorgeous Bricktown Inn in Haverstraw Story/Photos: Tom Riley Has your contractor practically moved into your home while you are getting a new kitchen, a new paint job, a new bathroom? Are your floors being refinished or an addition being added? It’s time to call Michelle Natale or her husband, Joe to take advantage of their Special Mid-Week rate for local homeowners who need to get away while their home is being remodeled. Michelle, the owner of the spectacular Bricktown Inn along with her husband Joe, told us: “We invite you to come and stay in our house and take advantage of our special mid-week rates. Let us be your home away from home during your remodeling project. “You’ll enjoy the Bricktown Inn Bed and Breakfast and the extraordinary hospitality and amenities we offer. There are no strangers here only friends we haven’t met. “You’ll enjoy Victorian splendor in an authentic Haverstraw brick home located at 112 Hudson Avenue in Haverstraw. It was built in 1868 by one of the owners of

Above (and opposite): Some of the gorgeous rooms at the Bricktown Inn and the beautiful gardens. Left: Innkeeper Michelle Natale takes a break on the porch of her elegant bed and breakfast in Haverstraw.

the brickyard in Haverstraw. “We have maintained all the beautiful architectural features of the house while adding modern amenities like air conditioning and wi-fi. We are constantly updating and enhancing the property while retaining the Victorian splendor, beautiful patio and garden and the individual decor and ambiance

of each room in the inn. “Our guests really enjoy the homely atmosphere, such as the baby grand piano in the main parlor, four bedrooms with their own private bath. Eight guests can occupy the inn at any one time. “People come for weddings and funerals and we offer discounts for those occasions

when they might not want to be here but have to be.” Michelle added: “We work closely with Helen Hayes Hospital to accommodate the families of patients.” She continued: “We have been here for a while. We are the only bed & breakfast in Rockland County as far as I know. We celebrated our 12th Anniversary on August 9th. “What sets us apart is the hospitality that we offer and the chance to stay in a historic home with a beautiful garden that we are constantly enhancing with new plantings. There is so much to do in the Hudson Valley. “You can use your bikes to explore vineyards, hiking trails, and the myriad of activities the Hudson Valley offers. For our guests we have a Book of Menus where they can order take-out and sit on the porch and eat to their hearts content. “Our Bridal Packages include a Two night stay at the Bricktown Inn The Bride will stay the night before the wedding, get dressed and have photos taken at the inn, which will be specially decorated in a wedding theme. “On the day of the wedding, there will be a luncheon for the bride and her bridesmaids (up to 10) prior to dressing and photos. “We will coordinate with your florist for delivery of flowers, your photographer for timing of photos, and your limousine service for scheduled arrival. The bride and groom will stay the night of the wedding and enjoy breakfast the following morning. “Another thing we do is is put a sched-

Escape into the beautiful world of the Bricktown Inn

ule together of our Holiday Teas. “The dates can be found on our web site, wwww.bricktowninnbnb.com. They are usually the first three Saturdays and Sundays in December. Watch for the November and December issues of Rivertown Magazine for the actual dates.” One delighted visitor, Gina L. from New York City, had this to say, “It doesn’t get any better than this. This place is top of the line. Michelle and Joe are wonderful hosts, who were very professional, warm, friendly and helpful. They have a funny sense of humor. Michelle is a great cook and the breakfast were delicious. “The house is impeccably kept and clean. Downstairs in the TV room there is always coffee, tea and cookies available. Michelle provides you with a hand written map of the surrounding area and great local restaurants which are a few blocks from the Inn.” Call the Bricktown Inn at 845-4298447 or email Michelle@bricktowninnbnb.com for the Victorian Holiday Teas. Reservations are required. You can access the Bricktown Inn Bed and Breakfast web site at www.bricktowninnbnb.com.

Haverstraw - a village of exciting changes

Mayor Mike Kohut is rightly bullish about the future of his village of Haverstraw. There’s a lot of exciting things going on right now and he’s right in the middle of it. As he sat in his unassuming office, he told us: “We already have some great restaurants in the village with Union and UNoodles. The same folk are opening a third place, the Bricktown Brewery. “The restaurant at 16 Front Street (the old Civiles) just opened. They’ve got a great location on the river. It will be beautiful down there all winter long. The river view is just as wonderful in the winter as in the summer. “Some other restaurants are going to be getting off the ground soon. Then there’s the exciting development at the Harbors of Haverstraw.” Everywhere you look there are signs of Mayor Mike Kohut in his office on Main Street in Haverstraw. change. The village’s second bed and breakfast has just opened on First Street. And an ambitious streetscape plan is well under way. The mayor told us: “We’re going to have new roads, new sidewalks and street furniture that will be a real shot in the arm for the business district. Mayor Kohut’s family are long time Haverstraw residents. He has lived there all his life and his family - originally from Slovakia - were involved in the brickmaking business that historically created Haverstraw in the 19th century. He believes that all this development is going to generate new interest in downtown. “There are a lot of positives going on here. I think we’re going to continue seeing young professionals moving up here.” So what’s special about Haverstraw? Mayor Kohut is quick to respond: “We’re eclectic, a little bit exotic. We’re not cookie cutter. “People who want a little spice in their lives will find it here. From Mexican to Ecuadorean you can get great Latin food here. “We’re still an accessible community, value-wise. You can find decent homes in the $200,000 range.” Haverstraw has had a wonderful past Mayor Kohut receives the keys to the gorgeous promenade at the Harbors and it’s also got a great future! at Haverstraw from developer Martin Ginsburg.

A local 9/11 hero we should never forget “In those awful moments after the South Tower was hit, some of the injured huddled in the wreckage of the 78th floor. The fires were spreading; the air was filled with smoke. It was dark, and they could barely see. It seemed as if there was no way out,” Obama said. “And then, there came a voice: clear, calm, saying he had found the stairs. A young man, in his 20s, strong, emerged from the smoke and, over his nose and his mouth, he wore a red handkerchief. He called for fire extinguishers to fight back the flames. He tended to the wounded… He led those survivors down the stairs to safety and carried a woman on his shoulders down 17 flights. And then he went back. back up all those flights and back down again bringing more wounded to safety. Until that moment when the tower fell. They didn’t know his name. They didn’t know where he came from. But they knew their lives had been saved by the man in the red bandanna.” President Obama at opening of the September 11 Memorial and Museum May 14, 2014.

The Man in the Red Bandanna

o who was the man in the red bandanna? The unassuming hero of a terrible day in America’s history? Welles Crowther was the first of three children. His parents, Jefferson and Alison, raised him and his two younger sisters in Nyack. As a child Welles looked up to his father. One day, while seeing his father meticulously getting dressed for church, he noticed that his father put a white handkerchief in the breast pocket of his suit coat, and then wrapped a small comb in a blue or red bandanna and stuck it in his right hip pocket. He admired this gesture so much that when he was six years old, his father gave him a red bandanna. That bandanna would become a signature trademark linking father and son. Welles took it everywhere – wearing one under all of his sports uniforms at Nyack High School, always as #19. Welles joined his father as a volunteer firefighter at age 16, becoming a junior

member of the Empire Hook and Ladder Company in Upper Nyack. He later attended Boston College where he played lacrosse, wearing his bandana under his helmet. In 1999, Welles graduated with honors with a degree in economics. He moved to New York City taking a job as an equities trader for Sandler O’Neill and Partners. His offices were on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The last words his mother heard from him were on September 11, 2001, minutes after United Airlines Flight 175 struck the

South Tower between the 77th and 85th floors. He called his mom at 9.12 – minutes after the attack. He left a brief message: “Mom, this is Welles. I want you to know that I’m OK.” After he hung up, he made his way down to the 78th floor Sky lobby where he encountered a group of survivors, huddles and waiting for help, including a badly burned Ling Young, who worked on the 86th floor in New York’s Department of Taxation and Finance. Ling had been one of approximately 200 people waiting at a bank of elevators to

The 2015 Annual Concert for Remembrance, 9/11

It will be held Sunday, September 13, 5:00 pm, at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY, in memory of the victims and heroes lost on September 11, 2001. Edward Simons, Music Director, and Holly Druckman will conduct. There is no charge for admission. The Concert for Remembrance 9/11 Orchestra is composed of professional musicians from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Rockland Symphony and other orchestras in the Greater NY/NJ Metropolitan area. Commemorating his centennial year, the program will open with Alan Shulman’s A Nocturne for Strings with Edward Simons, 98, conducting. Mr. Simons will then conduct his arrangement of John Lennon’s Here, There and Everywhere. Annamae Goldstein, principal 2nd and violinist with the Metropolitan Opera, will perform a solo piece. Barbara Allen, ABT’s principal harpist, and Desiree Elsevier, Metropolitan Opera violist, will perform Rebecca Clarke’s Lullaby. Holly Druckman will conduct Richard Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and the concert will conclude with Ms. Druckman conducting her arrangement of J.S. Bach’s choral work Lobet den Herrn with choristers from the acclaimed, Manhattan-based choir, Amor Artis. For information, please call 845-358-2766. For directions, please visit www.gracechurchnyack.org. For information about the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust, please visit www.crowthertrust. org. For information about social and emotional learning curricula for young people please visit www.redbandannaproject.org . Donations to support the work of the trust that benefits young people are gratefully accepted. The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust is recognized as a notfor- profit organization according to section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and is registered with the State of New York.

evacuate when the plane hit the tower – and one of the few survivors. Blinded by the blood covering her glasses, she was rescued when Welles appeared, carrying a young woman on hi back, and directed them in a strong authoritative voice, to the stairway. The survivors followed him 15 floors down, where he dropped off the woman he was carrying before heading back upstairs to assist others. By the time he returned to the 78th floor, he had a bandana around his nose and mouth to protect him from the suffocating smoke.

Survivor Ling said: “His face is always in my mind. He saved my life.” He found another group of survivors, which included AON Corp. employee Judy Wein, who worked on the 103rd floor and was in pain from a broken arm, cracked ribs and a punctured lung. Judy Wein had reached the 78th floor just as the plane hit. “The impact was so strong that I was thrown so far - I don’t even know how far - but it felt like I was airborne forever,” the Queens resident said. She landed on her arm, shattering it. Seconds later, a shock wave threw her back

in the other direction, this time breaking her ribs and puncturing her lung. She battled unconsciousness and woke to a hellish scene. Corpses were everywhere. Severed limbs littered the floor. She recognized co-workers hopelessly pinned beneath steel beams and chunks of debris. Flaming embers were falling all around. “People were lying there dead,” Wein recalled. “Some were sitting up, dazed, some were whimpering.” According to Judy, Welles assisted in putting out fires and administering first aid. He then announced to that group: “Every-

Iona Island Marsh update

By Daniel Spitzer MD After at least two growing seasons, the area of marsh at Iona Island (near Bear Mountain) destroyed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation remains largely barren. The DEC had previously mowed down and sprayed with herbicide the phragmites in the area of marsh pictured. The December 2014 issue of Rivertown reported that the DEC proposed a similar plan to eradicate phragmites from a significant section of the Piermont Marsh. Many local residents voiced concern that this would leave the Village of Piermont vulnerable to a storm. The DEC phragmities eradication program at Iona Island allows us to follow the number of years needed for

the return of stabilizing plant cover. This aerial photo, taken July 16, 2015, shows that the island remains largely barren. Were a similar outcome to occur with any DEC intervention in the Piermont Marsh, the marsh itself would be vulnerable to any kind of storm event, and the Village of Piermont would lose a significant buffer against wave surge coming in off the Hudson River. Caption: After at least two growing seasons, the area at Iona Island near Bear Mountain remains largely barren. View is from 1200 feet overhead, looking northwest.

Welles Crowther - the man in the red bandanna

one who can stand, stand now. If you can help others, do so.”[3] He directed this group downstairs as well. “If he hadn’t come back, I wouldn’t have made it,” said Judy. “People can live 100 years and not have the compassion, the wherewithal to do what he did.”[1] As occupants of the Tower headed for the street, Welles turned around and went back inside multiple times, according to witnesses.[2][3] He was last seen doing so with members of the FDNY before the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m.

Welles’ body was found on March 19, 2002, alongside several firefighters and emergency workers huddled in a suspected command post in the South Tower lobby. Alison Crowther recalls that the New York medical examiner’s office told her that her son’s body was found intact, with no signs of burns. Authorities speculated that he was aiding the rescue effort as a civilian usher when the building collapsed. According to survivor accounts, Welles saved as many as 12 people following the attacks. His mom says: “We take great peace in

knowing that Welles didn’t suffer and that up until the end, he was being very courageous, doing what he wanted to do. “He must have felt very fulfilled that day knowing he was helping others” She added: “He looked the devil straight in the eye that day and fought with all the strength and fiber of his being. He died saving others.” Jefferson Crowther said: “He didn’t live long enough to be head of a corporation or do good works or endow a museum. But what he did on September 11, that’s his legacy.” - Phil Bunton.

Hands of Hope Gala honors some very special people

One to One Learning celebrated its 18th Anniversary at the Nyack Seaport by honoring some very special witnesses to its mission: “To provide English classes and other supportive services to immigrants to empower them to grow to their full potential and to lead meaningful lives within the communities in which they live and work.” • The Advocate Award was given to Rev. Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, who throughout his life and through his position at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York has been a voice to the powerful for those with the least options, among them immigrants. • The Rotary Club of Nyack was awarded the Humanitarian Award for their financial support of One to One Learning and for their empowerment of the youth and outreach to the elderly in Rockland. • The Founder’s Award was given to Sister Patricia Hogan for embodying the spirit of Mother Catherine Antoninus Thorpe, foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill. In the late 1800’s Mother Catherine called together women to care for the physical and spiritual needs of women and children. Throughout her life, Sister Pat has empowered so many through her ministry of teaching and parish ministry. • Paul Piperato, Rockland County Clerk, received the Community Service Award for his special interest in immigrants, providing Citizenship “Swearing-in” Ceremonies for residents of Rockland thus making it more convenient for them. • Teacher Service Awards were given

Sharon Mullin - Youth Award.

Rev. Msgr. Kevin Sullivan - Advocate Award.

Henry Ramirez - Student Award.

Sonia Garcia - Student Award.

Sister Patricia Hogan, OP, received the Founder’s Award.

Members of Nyack Rotary were awarded the Humanitarian Award.

Paul Piperato was given the Community Service Award. to Rita Callan and Beverly Houghton for teaching their students, empowering them for their life in the United States. â&#x20AC;˘ Sharon Mullin was the recipient of the Youth Award for her four year commitment to her students. â&#x20AC;˘ Sonia Garcia, and Henry Ramirez received Student Awards for their active participation in classes, representing so many students who take full advantage of the learning experience at One to One Learning. You can view the 2015 Hands of Hope

Beverly Houghton - Teacher Service Award.

Journal on line at one2one-learning.org STAR-FEST VI - A Concert to Benefit One to One Learning. Sunday, September 20 at 4 PM. Delightful music at the foot hills of Hook Mountain on the grounds of Marydell Faith and Life Center. Our Stars are JP Schutz, Bob Mattern, Sue Matsuki, Tommy and Jan Lynch, Carolyn Montgomery, Richard Skipper and other special guests. MiniTaste of Rockland provided by local restaurants

Rita Callan - Teacher Service Award.

Do you remember when the FIRST Tappan Zee Bridge was built? The Historical Society of the Nyacksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fall exhibition will feature the photographs of the construction of the original Tappan Zee Bridge taken in 1953 - 1955 by Leonard Cooke of Nyack. Mr. Cooke took frequent progress photographs from his boat and from other vantage points, and he selected a set of 50 from a large number of views on which he provided his comments that tell the step-by-step story of the construction of the bridge. These photographs were believed lost for decades, but after the deaths of both Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, the photographs were found in the attic of the Cooke home. The Historical Society is pleased to share these images in its new exhibit this September. Leonard Cooke was co-founder (with Walter Blount, Sr.) and long-time President of the Nyack NAACP, Chairman of the Nyack Housing Authority, on the Nyack Board of Water Commissioners, and served on the Board of Trustees of St. Charles AME Zion Church. He was an active campaigner for Civil Rights, equal housing opportunities and the hiring of African-American teachers in the Nyack Public Schools. Mr. Cooke was an also an accomplished photographer, musician, composer and artist. Employed as a machinist at the General Motors Plant in Sleepy Hollow, he often commuted across the Hudson River on his motorboat, which gave him a close-up view of the bridge construction. The exhibit will open on Sunday, September 13, and will continue our new schedule of being open on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Refreshments will be served at the opening. 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack NY 10960 For more information about the Historical Society and to become a member, please visit www.nyackhistory.org

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President Dorothy Filoramo is congratulated by PDG Carole Tjoa

Past President John Buonadonna, new President Dorothy Filoramo, immediate Past President George Westphal, and Doreen Buonadonna

Pearl River Rotary honors students and new officers The Pearl River Rotary Scholarship Foundation recently awarded 20 scholarships at $3,000 each for a total of $60,000 to college-bound Pearl River high school graduates. Rotarians raise funds annually to ensure scholarships will be provided for years to come. Chartered in 1935, Pearl River Rotary currently has over 70 members, a diverse group of men and women, professional, business and community leaders who dedicate time and expertise to make a difference. With a history of 80 years of continuous service, the club supports education, health, food for homebound seniors, holiday gifts to group home citizens, and many local and international humanitarian projects. Pearl River Rotarians contribute significantly every year to

Above: Jaya Bhattacharyya accepts Paul Harris Fellow award for outstanding international service. Top left: Donald Brenner (far right), Pearl River Rotary Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees President, Frank Ripa (far left), Scholarship Selection Committee Chair, with scholarship recipients. Middle left: President of Dominican College Sr. Mary Eileen O’Brien, Michael Stewart, Sandy Cokeley, Chancellor of Dominican College Sr. Kathleen Sullivan at installation dinner. Lower left: Rotary International Past District Governor Carole Tjoa (far right) swears in Pearl River Rotary Officers and Directors, from left: Bob Magrino, Joe Beckerle, Jim Murphy, Larry Vergine, Brian Quinn, Raj Mehta, President Dorothy Filoramo, George Westphal, Kate Raffa, Ann Taylor, Bob Craig, Doreen Buona-

The Rotary Foundation, partnering with WHO and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in efforts to eradicate polio, and to promote peace worldwide. “Each of us has unique gifts, and in Rotary we are called upon to use these gifts in service to others,” says new Club President Dorothy Filoramo, who is Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Dominican College. Pearl River Rotary Club meets on Thursday at 12:15 pm at AquaTerre Grille, 420 N. MIddletown Road, Pearl River, NY. For more information, see www.rotaryclubofpearlriver.org

Special breakfast celebrates Americans with disabilities From left: Lindsey Haynes, Jawonio CDPAP Director, Donna Ehrenberg Director of Independent Living Services for RILC, and Patricia Venditti, Jawonio CDPAP Program Assistant Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a special breakfast. The celebration evemt has been held every year since 2011 to recognize individuals who have championed the goal of equality for those with disabilities. This year, with almost 200 people in attendance, George Hoehmann, Executive Director of RILC, welcomed not only those who have had to deal with varying levels of disabilities in their lives, but also many individuals who have fought on their behalf. In attendance were Rockland County Executive Ed Day, who presented RILC with a proclamation identifying the July 24th as Rockland County Disability Awareness Day, as well as Senator Kenneth Zebrowski, Orangetown Supervisor Andy Stewart, Michael DiTullo President of the Rockland Economic Development Council, Bryan O’Malley Executive Director of CDPAANYS, as well representatives of Rockland Employment Network. Several individuals received awards for their work, their achievements and their inspiration to others: Long time Rockland County residents Jim Evers and Leslie Barnett, founders of Grass Roots Community Service Projects received the Senator Eugene Levy Memorial Independent Living Award. The William H. Mullin Memorial Sys-

From left: Levi Riddick, Re-Entry Program Coordinator for Rockland Independent Living Center, Dana Krengel Award Winner and Re-Entry Program Advocate with George Hoehmann, Executive Director of Rockland Independent Living Center and Judy Rosenthal of the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. tems Change Advocate Award was pre- or II/Vocational Counselor at Rockland sented to Paul Piperato, Rockland County Psychiatric Center for mentoring others Clerk, for his work towards making signif- on their path to employment and indepenicant changes to the County Clerk’s office dence. to make it more accessible for those with Danny Baez, an RILC consumer, was disabilities. given the Will A. Morales Memorial Award The Keith B. Hayes Memorial Spirit of which is presented to an individual who is a Mentoring Award was given to Lourdes role model in taking charge of their self-di(Lulu) M. Misla, Rehabilitation Counsel- rected services.

From left: David Goldwasser, Board President of the Rockland Independent Living Center, Judy Rosenthal, Director of Fiscal and Program Operations with the Rockland County District Attorney and George Hoehmann, Executive Director of Rock(Standing top left) David Goldwasser, RILC Board President, Andy Stewart, Orangetown Supervisor, Senator Ken Zebrowski, Ed Day, Rockland County Executive. (Sitting left to right) Lorraine Greenwell, Director of External Affairs for Rockland Independent Living Center, RILC Board Members Maud Dupuy, Steven Breen, and Howard Hellman, Michael DiTullo, Executive Director of the Rockland Economic Development Council

RILC Wulfson WISE Winner George Vasquez (2nd from left) with RILC PACER Coordinator Steven Breen (second from right), RILC Board Member Maud Dupuy (far right) with George Hoehmann, Executive Director of Rockland Independent Living Center.

Recipients of the Rockland Independent Living Center 25th ADA Celebration Breakfast Awards (left to right) - Lourdes M. Misla, George Vasquez, Dana Krengel, George Hoehmann (Executive Director of RILC), Jim Evers and Leslie Barnett and Danny Baez. Missing is Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperator who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the breakfast but did win an award. The Spirit of Recovery Award was presented to Dana Krengel, RILC Peer Advocate/Re-entry Advocate who gave an inspirational acceptance speech. The Wulfson Incentive to Superior Enrichment (WISE) Award is always presented to a staff member of RILC who best exhibits the spirit of the organization and demonstrates a commitment to enriching

the lives of persons with disabilities. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient was George L. Vasquez, PACER Coordinator. The mission of the Rockland Independent Living Center is to provide advocacy and leadership in the creation and development of an accessible and integrated community for people with disabilities, so that they may pursue lifestyles of their choice.

Recently they were instrumental in getting courtesy carts re-introduced to the Palisades Mall, successful in getting the sidewalks redone at the Shoppes at Nanuet to accommodate wheelchair access, and they have secured advisory cards for those who are hard of hearing to use with law enforcement to facilitate communication. Their current initiative is to educate restaurants and shop owners with regard to the acceptance of service dogs. The organization will produce signage that can be placed in windows as well create a directory of accessible restaurants on their website. For more information about the services provided by RILC visit www.rilc. org or call 845-624-1366.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates at Pier 701

Barbara and Burt Steinberg, Eileen Cardoza, Jose Cardoza and Crucy Riley. That Rivertown they’re holding is the very first Rivertown, saved for all these years by Eileen. Thanks, Eileen, brought back many happy memories.

Bill, Chuck and Paul enjoyed the fun atmosphere at Pier 701.

Artist Carl and Peggy Opalek join the fun at Pier 701

The beautiful Pier 701 in Piermont was a spectacular location for the latest Rivertown Exchange. With the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee bridge making a perfect backdrop, the packed restaurant provided wonderful food and great conversation for all. Rivertown advertisers and readers mingled and enjoyed a time to remember. Next month’s Rivertown Exchange will be at Union Restaurant, The date: Wednesday, September 15, from 5.30 to 7.30. If you’re an advertiser or a reader show up and network with Rockland’s best business people. Photos: Tom Riley

Lori & Neil enjoy the ambiance and friendliness of Pier 701

Executive chef Denis Whitton, retired Legislator John Realtor Julian Mostel, Brooke Malloy, Dana and Diana Murphy and Rivertown Publisher/Owner, Phil Bunton Wilkins on the beautiful deck at Pier 701 on deck at Pier 701

Harvey and Karen Lenchner

Bonnie Ossman and Sandi Schmidt, with Rivertownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candice Boyle and editor Bunton.

Left: Hanging out on the cute beach at Pier 701. Above: Chuck Maze and wife Maureen.

Nanuet II Seniors took a boat trip on the Hudson from Kingston, NY. And if you look very very closely, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lady in the back holding Rivertown. Yes, we looked too.

Anthony Caruso, his wife Sarah Houston and friends Mike and Theresa Taylor in front of the lighthouse at Cape Spear in Newfoundland.

Joanne and Pat Molnar from Valley Cottage took a sail on the American Queen.

Eric, Jasmin, Parker & Sydney Lundgren formerly from Upper Nyack and Christine Lundgren of Upper Nyack viewing the Rhine River from the Niederwalddenkmal Monument & Park near RĂźdesheim am Rhein in Hesse, Germany.

Kay and Stan Wojnicki, of New City, celebrated their 57th anniversary with their son Steve, his wife Melinda and daughter Ella in Myrtle Beach.

Ruth Ryan celebrated her 95th birthday with friends and family in Congers.

The Town of Clarkstown formed a pilot program with the Arts Council of Rockland to provide free arts classes to Clarkstown seniors. The purpose of the partnership is to engage and expose Clarkstown seniors with the arts. The pilot program featured two classes, one in dance and another in music.

Students and teachers from Pearl River High School traveled to Mainland China and Hong Kong. And Rivertown was there for the ride!

Left to right, Celso and Ced Marcelo, Linda and Bong Julian. In the background is the famous Bell Rock in New Mexico.

Members of the Village of Suffern Senior Yoga & Nutrition For Senior Health Class, enjoying their weekly gathering at the Suffern Community Center.

Candice Boyle and her grandchildren, Grace, Ella, and Liam show off their new Call Me Crazy caps as they set sail on the Pride of the Hudson in Newburgh. That’s the boat’s skipper, Captain Kevin Kirschoffer, holding Rivertown. If you like those Call Me Crazy Rivertown caps, you can now buy them from us. Mail $9.95 (to cover postage and handling) to Rivertown, 5 Edge Water Lane Haverstraw, NY 10927.

Dick and Flo Cunningham of Chestnut Ridge celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their three sons and their families. Billy and his wife Jeanne, daughter and son Rachel and Ryan (from Bristol Ct.) Richie and his wife Angela son Skyler Annadale, NJ Darin and his wife Jennifer and the daughter and son Carly and Riley Huffman, Tx.

Tim and Maureen O’Connor, Thiells, Mike and AnneMarie James, Pomona, and Maryann and John Carroll took Rivertown to the island of Kona, Hawaii.

A comforting meal that the whole family will love

Above: Corn Pancakes. Below: Rosemary Pot Roast Chicken. Opposite: Chocolate Cracker Squares

September heralds a time of change with the end of summer and the start of a new school year. Nourishing comfort food that is straight forward to prepare and delicious to eat is a great way to ease into the new routine. Local corn is still plentiful in September and the pancakes are a scrumptious way to enjoy it. Try them for breakfast at the weekend or as an unorthodox weeknight supper, children love this, they think they’re having breakfast for dinner. I can’t pretend the chocolate squares are tremendously healthy but they are tremendously delicious and everyone needs a treat now and then, especially after the first day of school. Roast chicken is perhaps the most comforting of all meals, nestled on a bed of caramelized onions, leeks and potatoes and surrounded by a creamy sauce this recipe will put a smile on everyone’s face. Corn pancakes. 1 cup all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs ½-3/4 cup milk Corn kernels from 4 ears of corn (or 8oz frozen corn defrosted) ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and sea salt 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 scallions, finely chopped.

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2-4 oz unsalted butter Mix the flour and baking powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Lightly whisk the eggs, milk, corn, parsley and scallions in another bowl. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the milk mixture. Gently combine with a wooden spoon to make the batter. Heat the butter in a frying pan, when

it’s frothing drop generous spoonfuls of the batter into the pan, frying for approximately three minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Serve immediately with either a knob of butter or a squeeze of lime. Chocolate Cracker Squares. 8 oz unsalted butter

12 oz your favorite chocolate ½ cup honey 4 oz dark chocolate (chocolate chips or roughly chopped) ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries 10 oz graham crackers (crushed into chunks) Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Place the 12 oz of your favorite chocolate and the butter in a large bowl, very gently heat in the microwave until melted. Add the honey and stir through until melted. Place the dark chocolate, cranberries or cherries and the graham cracker chunks in a large bowl, add the chocolate sauce and stir well. Pour into the lined pan, pressing into the edges and leave to set in the fridge. When fully chilled (at least 2 hours) remove from the fridge and slice into squares.

Rosemary Pot Roast Chicken. 1, 4 lb organic chicken 1 bulb of garlic 1 lemon or orange A good handful of fresh rosemary sprigs 2 oz unsalted butter (room temperature) Olive oil 2 onions (peeled and chopped) 2 leeks, trimmed and chopped 6-8 baby red potatoes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup white wine 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon heavy cream or crème fraiche (optional) Heat the oven to 400 F. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven, sauté the onions for approximately 10 minutes until caramelized. Add the leeks and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes adding the salt and pepper. To prepare the chicken, pat dry with a paper towel. Make sure the butter is at

room temperature. Spread the butter all over the chicken, this will give it a glorious golden glow when cooked. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Add the red potatoes. Place the garlic bulb in the cavity along with the lemon (halved) and a generous amount of fresh rosemary sprigs. Place in the Dutch oven on top of the caramelized onions and leeks. Pour the white and chicken stock around the chicken. Place in the oven uncovered. Cook at 400 F for 15 minutes then turn the temperature down to 375 F and cook for a further hour. Baste the chicken every 15 minutes or so. Remove from the oven and place on a serving platter. Add the cream or crème fraiche to the juices if using, spoon the juices with the onions and leeks around the chicken. Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve garnished with more fresh rosemary.

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I recently took a week to spend in Tennessee at my home there: it’s about the only place I find that I can really get my brain to slow down. As I talked about last month, we lost a dear friend recently so it was a time of reflection and remembering. While sitting on my back porch, I suddenly realized I was not alone: I was joined by a gentleman who didn’t look familiar to me. Now, in Tennessee, things are much different than here in NY- friends come to visit without calling or “making an appointment”it’s an open door policy. The gentlemen introduced himself - Norman - who had bought the house two houses up and had seen me outside, and came over to introduce himself. Norman was as pleasant a gentleman as could be, retired for some time, and we got into a wonderful discussion about retirement and his views on the subject. Never shying away from a good discussion on retirement, it was a pleasure getting to know my new neighbor, and to hear a new point of view of the subject. He referred to it as “life after work” and couldn’t be happier. He embraced his freedom, having given his time in decades to others. Family and religion was on the top of his list, closely followed by having the time to do what he wanted on his clock, instead of a time clock.

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While I’ve had this discussion with folks dozens if not a hundred times before, each time is different as each person is different. So, I ask you - have you SERIOUSLY thought about what life would look like in retirement- the yin and the yangs, the positives and negatives, the good and the bad? Will it be a bed or roses but filled with thorns? The biggest question I am asked is how to get there and “will I have enough to take the plunge.” But even if you are ready, what will it be like, this retirement thing, this “life after work?” Moving from working to retirement is a whole new paradigm in one’s life. Up to this point, we have always lived with structure: getting up to go to school for 20 years or so, and then adhering to a work schedule that usually has little variance. This is the first thing I hear from clients who are recently retired- a 60 year old habit is hard to break. They feel a compulsion to get up at a certain time every day and go through their brain engrained morning routine. I’m told the pendu-

lum swings widely for the first few weeks or months once it’s realized that you don’t have to get up at a certain time- or at no time at all. I’ve also been told once the novelty wears off, it’s back to a wake up routine, but this time it’s on your schedule as opposed to someone else’s. A new schedule starts to emerge: shopping on Wednesday, laundry on Monday, cut the grass on Tuesday (if you want!) and so on. New chores replace old routines, and things more important- like spending time together and seeing the kids- emerge. There’s also time to do new things we didn’t need to do before, like keeping a doctor’s appointment schedule. Then there’s the traveling; going to the places we always wanted, with no pre-approved block of time to do it. You can leave when you want, and return at leisure. Hey…this is starting to look better and better! It takes preparation- it doesn’t happen overnight. This is the reason you’ve been putting away money into your IRA, Roth, 401(k) or other pension type plan for years and decades. It also takes a change of mindset- now is the time to change your outlook from accumulation to income. Now is the time to revisit your retirement plan with your Certified Financial Planner™ professional to look at your inflows and outflows, and see how they match up- will you be able to pay your bills in retirement, or are there adjustments to be made. Will there be enough income via your investments, Social Security, and any other income streams, or will you be short and need to make standard of living adjustments? This is all a part of retirement planning, which should start as early as 10 years before retirement. If you have not given thought to these questions, or done retirement projections, this is the time- don’t wait until it’s time to pull the trigger. As with most things, preparation is the key- that’s why it’s called retirement planning-it’s never too early to start! For more information on Neal’s take on Life, Love and Money, just call the office to get his book, “Tales From the Chestnut Tree” at a discounted rate for all our readers. Just call the below number and we’ll hook you up… happy reading! 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

ABC - You might have heard this term and know, in the world of wine, it stands for Anything But Chardonnay. It was conceived as a way of quickly informing someone that the user was suffering total palate fatigue from the overoaked, heavy styles of California Chardonnay that were so immensely popular back in the ‘90’s. Chardonnay was the go to white wine in those days. The backlash against Chardonnay was similar to the backlash that Merlot suffered after the movie “Sideways” was released. Neither grape deserved to be totally shunned and disregarded but the upside was that wine consumers seemed to be more willing to expand their wine drinking beyond the tried and true. This was a very positive trend and continues today. As the world of wine has grown enormously in the past two to three decades it is so much easier to find excellent wines from all parts of the world. One of our favorite examples of an under appreciated wine producing country is Portugal. Well known for their fortified wines such as Port and Sherry, this country also produces some of the best quality red and white table wines with the added bonus of being great value wines. We have been huge fans of Portuguese reds for many years but have recently been trying more of their white offerings. As is true of their reds, many of their whites are blends of various grapes indigenous to Portugal. Probably the most widely known Portuguese white wine is Vinho Verde, or “green wine”. The green does not refer to the color but rather the “newness” of the wine. The younger the better when drinking Vinho Verde. It’s meant to be a simple, refreshing summer beverage. Not too heavy on alcohol and certainly not complex though there are some producers such as Muralhas that make a more robust style. Traditionally it has been a blend of native grapes such as Arinto, Loureiro, Avesso, Trajadura among others. Regional wines from the northern Vinho Verde DOC use the Alvarinho grape, also referred to as Albariño in neighboring Spain, and the alcohol level can reach thirteen percent as opposed to the lighter, blended wines from the rest of the region that have anywhere between 8.5 and 11.5 percent alcohol. Vinho Verde DOC also produces red and rose wines but is still primarily known for their whites. The native white grapes of Portugal have adapted to the extreme heat very well. There are many opportunities for winemakers to produce interesting wines from the rich variety of native grapes. The biggest hurdle is having the consumer understand what a wine made from Encruzado, Rabigato, Maria Gomes, Malvasia or Verdelho might taste like. It’s a formidable challenge and will most likely take many years to educate wine drinkers. In the meantime, if you should have the opportunity to visit this small country, about the size of Indiana, just do it ! We’ve been there. It’s beautiful, rugged, sophisticated, with warm people, a great food culture and of course incredible wines!

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Hairy health helpers? Yes? No? Maybe? When pigs fly? No, not hairy bacteria Bertha, but the babies of lots of moms and dads we call “pets”. How do they help, and how far have we gone with this “help” (HELP!) for health thing? Let’s start at the beginning, a good place so I’m told, especially by my editor in chief, Chief Editor. The idea for this article came to me when I was thinking about my dear departed Mama, who, after her dog Tiffany died, stopped walking the dog, obviously, unless she dragged a dead dog around, not recommended for exercise, gained more weight, and worsened the bad arthritis in her knees. She had an unknown heart condition too, which was exacerbated by that lack of exercise. The sad thing is that heart attack patients, in one early study, live longer, if they live through their attack, if they have pets, than those who don’t have pets. She might have benefited from the book, “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound”. This doesn’t mean a pet may keep you alive forever, but they do keep you moving if they have to be walked, or cared for, and that Yolanda, is the point. What else do they do, those little critters we love and adore? Well, for us, our rabbit keeps us bending up and down, a lot lately, because the world is now her bathroom; the little cutie being 10 going on 11 and that’s a long life for the Poopster, who makes us do doody duty first thing in the morning before the green tea hour. Poop has her own room, with a view she can no longer see out of, and lots of cushy for her tushy, with linoleum lining underneath the whole cage so it’s very clean, lest you think we’re a couple of stinky slobs. We are kind to animals, and they do lots for us back, without asking anything in return. Well, in Poop’s case, she will carry on about where is my treat when it’s late, even one minute, but overall she is just so much fun to have in the family all these years. Most animal owners feel that way. There is something inherent in we humans that tells us to take care of something cute, and they provide companionship, especially when we’ve lost someone close, and we just know they’re good for us, most of them, much of the time, but not always, read on and on, she goes on. Studies, because I must cite studies or else, show that our furry friends help to lower blood pressure as you pet them. Yours too. A University of NY at Buffalo study found that buffaloes make great pets, ok, not that, but they did find that if faced with a stressful task, a pet can keep you calmer than your spouse, family member, or close friend. Of course. Non-judgemental pets, just want a cookie. And a pat, Pat, and who will slobber all over you, unlike your mother-in-law. And troubled kids can relate positively to almost any pet, whether it’s a bird, a horse, or a reptile or a chia. Therapeutic Horse programs, which I wrote about in the past, help autistic kids speak better for instance. Another University Study linked the lessening of pain with those patients who were exposed to pet therapy, needing less medication. But not all pets are good for all people all the time Art. The CDC, Center for Disease Control, has a web page that states it does not recommend reptiles like turtles, or amphibians like frogs for kids under five, and not as pets either. You pregnant ladies should not own rats and cats and elephants. We’ll start with the rats. Dirty rats, that is. They can harbor

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a virus that causes birth defects, called, are you ready for this hefty word: lymphocytic choriomeningitis, oy vey! Now on to the cats, especially strays, and especially kittens, awww! Why? You do not want to get toxoplasmosis from the feces of these little species. And lastly but not leastly, those immune compromised or people with AIDS should not handle animals without the guidance from a health care professional and veterinarian. The CDC also wants everyone, including kids to wash their hands after touching pets, and even have a hand washing cite. If, as a kid, you and I are thinking, we washed our hands every time we pet the dog, we’d be living in the bathroom, however after I took microbiology in Chiropractic School, I wash my hands literally every time I touch the rabbit, and any surface of anything like door knobs, obsessively and compulsively, because I now know, and wish I didn’t, what is out there now that didn’t seem to be there when you and I were dirty little kids. I know, dirt is good for your immune system. To a point; just don’t lick your fingers in front of me, gag. So pets are healthy, for body, soul, and mental health it would seem for many. Service animals are one thing, and now the ADA, (American Disabilites Act) makes it actionable if you ask what the disability is, with regard to someone and their service animal. If you are allergic to animals and eating at a restaurant and start to have an asthma attack, call an ambulance, or leave, or move, sorry to say. As you can see I have a real problem with this, animal lover that I am, is that there needs to be separation of some sort in that case, but wherever the public is allowed, so too are service animals, and only dogs (and miniature horses in some cases, who have their own separate “provision” in this law) trained to be service animals. So they can be taken on planes, where you can’t leave or call an ambulance if asthmatic, and they can, as one did, deposit their lunch after squatting in the aisle, thank you so very much from the flight attendants who had to clean it up. At least we need to know if service animals are on a flight so we can change ours if need be, without a penalty. Too bad if you think that is politically incorrect Donald, but I hate to see someone die of an asthma attack, just sayin’. The law: “Allergies and fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people using service animals. When a person who is allergic to dog dander and a person who uses a service animal must spend time in the same room or facility, for example, in a school classroom or at a homeless shelter, they both should be accommodated by assigning them, if possible, to different

locations within the room or different rooms in the facility.” Oy vey! Because of this law, there are limitations. Again, the law. “When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.” So now some people take advantage of this new law, which doesn’t mandate in some cases that you have proof, oh no, so people will lie about their animals to take them where no Yorkie has gone before, calling them service animals, and letting them jump on restaurant tables for instance, (as per article cited below) and I won’t give you the last name of that lady who is purported to have done that via a google review, whose first name is Ivana. Ivana get outta here! But maybe that dog was really an emotional support dog, who, along with other so called Emotional Support Animals (ESA’S), like turtles, snakes, turkeys, a pig, and alpacas can keep you so very happy while scaring the bejesus out of the rest of us, as per the great New Yorker article which made me laugh so hard you’d think I had a dog sitting next to me petting my head. A very funny reporter went under- cover as a person with an anxiety disorder, and actually took all of the above, at separate times, claiming she had “papers”, to restaurants (against the health code, unless a service animal, who we have to then assume is sterile compared to E.S.A.’s??), to shops with the snake as an E.S.A. that made her “feel safe”, as she told the “therapist” who cleared her for this status for a large fee. She asked to see a pocketbook that would match her snake, something in a reptile skin. He showed her, get this, a 9000.00 yellow python pocketbook! I love this. She went to a museum with the turtle, and even brought the pig on a plane. A pig! On a plane! You can do that with an E.S.A, if you have a note from a Doc. Some people buy the notes from these “Docs” online after a brief interview and a lot of cash. (And you can, with your handy E.S.A. move into housing where no animals are allowed, if you have the supporting docs.). No one questioned this reporter for very long, if at all, and everyone enjoyed the pig. The pig, who flew, I mean. Hey, you could be sitting next to, I kid you not Jack, a Miniature Emotional Support Horse! Imagine cleaning up after that! This, and more about this, at www.godrjo.com Disclaimer, which I know you all read: The products and/or claims made about specific products in our article have not been evaluated by any regulatory health authority and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on 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. These information in this article is not meant to treat prevent or cure disease.

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Tuesday, September 8. CREATING COMPOST: A GARDENER’S GOLD. Presented by Mary Lukens, a Master Gardener with Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Rockland. This class introduces easy backyard composting using kitchen scraps and other materials found in and around the home. Compost creates a rich, nutritious additive to the soil; its addition benefits all plants and vegetables. Composting helps to save money and to keep the garden and the environment green. 7:00pm Wednesday, September 9. BLOOD DRIVE. Honor our first responders. Remember, donating blood helps to save lives. Co-sponsored by Senior Girl Scout Troop. Help us to meet our goal of 71 units and turn this drive into a FANtastic blood drive. One lucky donor wins a drawing to choose a professional sports jersey for the player/team that they want. Approx. $125 value. 1:00 - 7:00pm Thursday, September 10 - October 29. LOSE TO WIN. WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT? Here’s your chance… Attend the “Lose to Win” program sponsored by Nyack Hospital and County Department of Health. Lose weight safely, make healthy food choices, and exercise correctly. Preregistration is required, there is a $10 fee for the 8 week-program payable to Nyack Hospital which is due at the time of registration. 10:30am Thursday, September 17. AMERICAN SNIPER WITH JIM DEFELICE. Jim DeFelice will share his experience co-authoring the bestseller American Sniper with Chris Kyle and Scott McEwen. The tragic death of Chris Kyle and subsequent production of the Academy Award nominated film are all part of this story. There will be a Q & A session and book signing following the presentation. Copies of American Sniper as well as American Wife will be available for purchase. 7:00pm Sunday, September 20. THE JOY OF OY. A Celebration of Jewish Humor and Song. Robert Spiotto returns with a one-man show with a little bit of this - a little bit of that - and lots of laughs! 2:00pm Monday, September 21. Protect yourself from flu this season at our Flu Clinic! September 21, 3:30-5:30 PM in our Community Room. Provided by Walgreens of Stony Point Just bring your insurance card! Medicare, Medicaid welcome. ADULTS ONLY Monday, September 21. WOODCUT DEMONSTRATION. Local artist Mike Goscinsky demonstrates the preparation and hand printing of a woodcut. The audience can examine an original had cut wood block. The printed woodcut will be raffled off FREE to the audience at the end of the program. Additional variety of other prints will also be on display. Mike Goscinsky has been hand-printing woodcuts for over 45 years. 6:30pm Tuesday, September 22 - October 27 INTRODUCTION TO MAH JONG. Learn the fundamentals of the game that date back centuries. Beginners will acquire basic skills and be able to play the game. Space is limited so register now. 11:00am Thursday, September 24. SAVE ENERGY, SAVE DOLLARS. Cornell Cooperative Extension presents this

The Guide free workshop. Learn how to save money by reducing home energy consumption. Attendees will receive 4 compact fluorescent light bulbs (per household). Advance registration is encouraged. 3:30pm Monday & Tuesday, September 28 & 29. 6-HOUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING. Sponsored by Empire Safety Council. In person registration only. A check in the amount of $23.00 made payable to Ian Prastien is due at the time of registration. 5:45-8:45PM Wednesday, September 30 – HEARTSAVER CPR PROGRAM. Heartsaver® CPR AED is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to aid a choking adult or child. Earn your CPR Heartsaver CPR AED card now! Space is limited, There is a $32.00 fee due at the time of registration (Check made payable to Ken Enderley or cash) Space is limited. 5:30pm Wednesday, September 30 – November 4. BETTER CHOICES BETTER HEALTH: MANAGING ONGOING HEALTH CONDITIONS. In this workshop, presented by the Rockland County Department of Health, you will gain the skills you need to better manage your health conditions and improve the quality of your life. At the end of the program you will feel more in control of your life. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. Call 845-364-2501 to reserve your spot.

Hopper House

EXHIBITIONS Sculpture in the Garden - Through October 4. Edward Hopper House presents a selection of largescale sculpture in the garden once again this year with a group show organized by Eric David Laxman. Exhibiting artists: Thea Lanzisero, Eric David Laxman, Elaine Lorenz, and Conrad Levenson. Edward Hopper - Early Work and Memorabilia. Ongoing in the Sanborn Gallery and Hopper Bedroom. Early drawings, paintings, and etchings, together with memorabilia, including model boats made by Hopper, paint boxes, and an easel, are presented on an ongoing basis. Artists of the Month - Artist members of the Edward Hopper House are invited to display work in the Edward Hopper House gift shop each month with receptions on First Fridays. September: Chris Dabagian. Reception September 4, 6-7 pm EVENTS September 4 @ 7 PM: George Way: A Lifetime of Collecting Dutch Art. Way shares his experiences from several decades of collecting Dutch fine art and artifacts. Consisting mainly of 17th century art from Holland and the low countries, Mr. Way’s collection would likely make Edward Hopper and his Dutch forebears proud. Way, who lives on Staten Island, has been a collector since the age of 15. From a novice, to a collector, to a connoisseur, his collection has grown to become the most definitive private collection of 17th century Dutch art and artifacts in

the United States. Highlights from his collection are currently on view through November 15, 2015 in the exhibition “From Holland to Here” at the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives in Orangeburg, New York. SPECIAL EVENT Hopper Hootenanny featuring the Old No. 7 Band. Sunday, September 27, 5-7:30 pm Advance tickets $45 ($50 at door). Third annual fundraising event with live music by the Old No. 7 Band, dancing, bourbon bar, food/drinks, silent auction, and more! Purchase tickets through website, call, or send check.

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Tuesday, September 1 at 2:00 PM - TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE UPDATE. Get an update on the current state of construction from Daniel Marcy, community relations specialist with the New York State Thruway Authority. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7 PM - LOOK UP TO THE STARS. Award-winning astronomer and former consultant to NASA, Kevin Manning, explores the universe’s celestial wonders. After a PowerPoint presentation, view the stars through a high-powered telescope (weather permitting). Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 PM - YOU WERE BORN TO SHINE: Finding Confidence Internally, Externally, Eternally After dealing with abuse, divorce, cancer, a daughter’s addiction and a special needs grandchild, author Meryl Hartstein discovered how to live a life of positivity. Learn how to build a life based on knowing your self-worth and not accepting anything less than you deserve! Friday, September 18 at 2:00 PM - LETTERS TO THE DEAD: BEYOND WORDS. The Letters Art Project, created by Nyack sculptor Jennie Chien, will guide you in writing your letter to a departed loved one during this workshop. The letters will be collected, shredded and cast into paper Spirit Houses. The paper houses will be burned to release the words to their intended recipients, in a ceremonial raku firing at the Rockland Center for the Arts on Nov. 1. Registration is required, starting Sept. 8. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. Friday, September 25 at 2:00 PM - AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER SERIES: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Art Aldrich shares personal taped interviews and performance clips and offers analysis on the piano. Featuring lyricist Sheldon Harnick. Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 PM - CLASSICAL PIANO CONCERT. Join us for a memorable performance by award-winning pianist Kyle P. Walker, who has played at Carnegie Hall, been featured on numerous media outlets, and performed festivals across the country and internationally. Registration is required, starting September 14. Call 634-4997 ext. 139. Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM - RETURNING TO COLLEGE AS AN ADULT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Navigating all the options available to adult students today can be daunting. Patricia Laprey, di-

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rector of the degree completion program at Ramapo College of New Jersey, reviews the variety of schools, programs and degrees. Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM - BRAIN FIX: APHASIA PLUS REMEDIES. Aphasia affects a person’s ability to communicate, but does NOT affect their intellect. Aphasia occurs most commonly after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Join us as speaker and stroke survivor Claire Winkler discusses causes and remedies.

Nyack Library

Adult Programs Visiting the Bible on Location with Julie Baretz Thursday, September 3 @ 7:00 pm in The Community Meeting Room. Author, Licensed Israel Tour Guide, Julie Baretz presents her new book, “The Bible on Location: Off the Beaten Path in Ancient and Modern Israel” Join Nyack author Julie Baretz as she takes you to the actual locations mentioned in the Bible-both on AND off the beaten path in Ancient and Modern Israel. Please Register Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program - Tuesday, September 15 @ 7:00 pm in The Community Meeting Room. This program presents citizens with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to per-disaster conditions. The program covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics, like developing a family emergency plan, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system. Participants receive a training certificate, a wallet-sized “Z-Card” with emergency preparedness tips, and learn how to make an emergency preparedness kit. Please Register The Death of King Shotaway A play by Samuel Harps Directed by Mel Hancock. Thursday, September 17 @ 7:00 pm in The Community Meeting Room A Staged Reading, performed by members of Shades Repertory Theater. In 1821, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, The African Globe Theater was founded by William Henry Brown and James Hewitt. In addition to performing Shakespeare, The African Globe produced original works by African-American writers. The first play produced by an African American theater company was Brown’s play The Drama of King Shotaway, about a slave uprising on the Island of St. Vincent. The Death of King Shotaway tells the story of the origins of the The African Globe Theater, and the many obstacles it had to overcome to stay alive. Please Register Defensive Driving w/Art Aldrich - Saturday, September 19 10:30am-5:00pm in The Community Meeting Room. The American Safety Institute offers this 6-hour Defensive Driving Course. Open to allage drivers: Learners and motorcycle license holders also approved by NY DMV. Point reduction-Significant insurance premium discounts-Save money-Save your license-Save a life. The presenter Art Aldrich is certified by the DMV and by American Safety as a teacher and delivery agency. All workbooks and course materials included. Certificates will be mailed after course completion. Must register by calling ext. 214 or visiting our events and program calendar at www.nyacklibrary.org. There is a $30.

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fee payable at the door. “Twinvaision” Photo Exhibit and Panel Discussion. Sunday, September 20 from 1:00-3:00 in The Community Meeting Room. Calling all twins, triplets, quadruplets and parents of multiples for “Twinvaision”. Join us for a panel discussion on twins and multiples and for a group photo that will be displayed at the Nyack Library. Features a photo exhibit curated by Alicia Crowe, an identical twin who shares what it’s like to be a twin and highlights her journey to Twinsburg Ohio. Please Register Basic Hands-on Computer Class - Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 (10:00am-11:00am). Introduction to Computers The Nyack Library Food for Thought Lecture Series: Philip Mark Plotch will talk about his new book, Politics Across The Hudson: The Tappan Zee Megaproject. Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00 pm in The Community Meeting Room. In Politics Across the Hudson, urban planner Philip Plotch offers a behind-the-scenes look at three decades of contentious planning and politics centered around the new Tappan Zee bridge. Prof. Plotch, a former manager of planning with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a political science professor at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, N.J., wanted to learn more about the decision-making behind the Tappan Zee project, one the largest public works jobs in the nation. Please Register Banned Books Week Read-Out - Tuesday, September 29 (5:00p-8:00p) in The Carnegie-Farian Room. In celebration of Banned Books Month, local celebrities, community members, Library Trustees and staff members will read excerpts from a banned or challenged book of their choice. Refreshments will be served throughout the event. Please contact Elizabeth Hobson or Dane Paciarello at (845) 358-3370 by September 9, 2015 if you are interested in being a reader. Children’s Programs Tickle Your Funny Bone - Saturday, September 12 at 11:00 am (for kids in PreK - Grade 2). Join us for some funny stories to keep you laughing and smiling all day long! No registration. Back to School Bingo - Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 4:00 pm. (For kids in Grades K - 5). Beat the backto-school blues with a boisterous game of Bingo! Registration Required. Weaving The Rainbow - September 24 at 4:30 pm. (For kids in Grades K - 1) Where does wool come from? Using the book, Weaving the Rainbow, learn about shearing, carding, spinning, dying and weaving. Take some fleece home along with a sheep craft you’ll make. Registration Required. Teen Programs SAT and ACT Math: Skills, Drills, and Strategy – w/Trevor Hochman. Wednesday, September 16, 7:00pm – 8:45 pm Trustee’s Conference Room. (For Grades 9-12)Systematically identify and practice the math skills tested by the SAT and ACT, building techniques and strategies to help you correctly answer every question on either test. Please Register ext. 236 Choosing the Right College - Program for Students and Parents – W/ Joshua Marber . Tuesday, September 29, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm in the

Community/Meeting Room. (Students and Parents are Welcome) Now is the time to start looking at colleges. At this workshop, you will learn how to: Search for the right college and when to start visiting them, fill out college applications and write an amazing essay. Do you take the SAT or the ACT? And most importantly, how to get financial aid & scholars. Please Register ext. 236 SAT and ACT Reading Passages: Skills, Drills, and Strategy – w/Trevor Hochman . Wednesday, September 30, 7:00pm – 8:45 pm , (For Grades 9-12)Trustee’s Conference Room Learn to confidently articulate the subject, main point, and key ideas of an SAT or ACT reading passage; anticipate questions and answers based on passage content and test design; and recognize test authors’ standard techniques for authoring correct and incorrect multiple choice answers. Please Register ext. 236 Community Programs The Friends of The Nyack Library 2 Day BOOK SALE. Saturday, October 3 (10a-4:30p) & Sunday October 4 (12p-4p) in The Community Meeting Room. CD’s, DVD’s, and of course BOOKS! Many Many BOOKS!!!

Palisades Free Library

Adult Programs Tech Tuesdays: Introduction to E-Mail – Tuesday, September 8 at 2:00pm. Bring your laptop and learn how to register for an e-mail account, check your inbox, create an address book, and open attachments. Already have an e-mail account, but still have questions?! Come to the program for answers and assistance! Please register in the library, by phone, or online. R.E.a.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Book Discussion Group – Thursday, September 17 at 2:00pm. Librarian-led discussion of Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Visit the online discussion guide at guides.rcls.org/ flightbehavior ahead of the discussion for book reviews, discussion questions, read-alikes, and more! Millionaire’s Row on the Palisades: A Glimpse of the Gilded Edge – Monday, September 21 at 7:00pm. Artists, captains of industry, eccentrics — all were among the men and women who, from the time of the Civil War through the Great Depression, would build unique and often lavish homes upon the precipices of the Palisades. Through images and narrative, historical interpreter Eric Nelsen brings the story of the grand estates — and the families and servants who lived at them — to vibrant life. This illustrated talk is about an hour long, with a question-and-answer period. Please register in the library, by phone, or online. For Parents and Students What Counts in the College Admissions Process? – Monday, September 28 at 7:00pm. Learn more about finding the right match, how colleges admit students, what students have done in the past to get in and get the most out of college, and how to stay calm throughout the entire process. Please register in the library, by phone, or online. Children’s Programs Story Time at the Palisades Free Library – beginning Tuesday, September 22 at 1:30pm. A story

time for preschoolers ages 2-5. Our story time will include story-telling, and an age appropriate craft. Register the library, by phone, or online for this fun time.

Pearl River LIbrary

PRPL Code Club 1 - We’re teaching kids the language of the future in this fun club for 3-6th grades. Using Code.org, Google Chromebooks, Angry Birds and a little imagination, kids will get familiar with the building blocks of writing code in JavaScript. Our Teen Tech Tutors will also be on hand to provide some extra techie help and inspiration. Beginning Friday, September 11th. Call for registration details. 845-735-4084. PRPL Code Club 2, Coding Projects - Picking up where our popular summer class left off, in PRPL Code Club 2 we’ll continue learning javascript by playing Code Combat, Made with Code and more. We’ll also work on individual coding projects and mini-apps. For kids who have completed Code Club 1. Beginning Friday, September 18th. Call for registration details. 845-735-4084. Teen Tech Tutors - 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 to the library to get smart about your tech. Beginning in September. Call for registration details. 845-735-4084. In our Gallery September - Master illustrator William O’Connor brings the fantastical to life in a show featuring works from a recently published update of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. With over 5000 published illustrations to his credit and a CV that includes work for Lucas Films, this Pearl River Resident is clearly a world-class artist. Artist reception TBA.

Piermont Library

Gallery Exhibition for September: Natural Inspirations: Photographs by Jennifer Herman Artist’s Reception: Sunday, September 13th, 2:00 4:00 PM

Rivertown Film

Wednesday, September 16 – 8 PM - Iris. Directed by Albert Maysles. USA, 2014, 80 minutes. This film about love, statement eyeglasses, and making the grandest of entrances centers on 94-year-old Iris Apfel. Ms. Apfel is many things: a fashion icon, a latein-life model, an eccentric collector of luxury items, a globe trotter. Though often described as “kooky,” she’s a glorious rebel, and the film folds several stories into it: a marriage tale, an ode to multiculturalism and a fashion spectacular. “At the heart of Iris is love, between Iris and the camera, Maysles and his subject, and Iris and Carl. They nailed it, this crazy life, and they’re still getting a kick out of it. . . .” – Jeff Baker, Oregonian “Maysles endearingly reveals Apfel’s blend of blind passion and keen practicality, her unflagging enthusiasm for transmitting her knowledge to young people, and her synoptic view of fashion as living history. . . .” – Richard Brody, The New Yorker

“What makes the sharp-as-a-tack nonagenarian Apfel such splendid company is that beneath the busy prints and multi-layered accessories is a woman who is less an eccentric than an ineffably sane, sensible commentator on her own colorful life and the world she inhabits.” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter Friday, September 18 – dusk - Rain Date: Friday, September 25 – dusk. Wright Bros. Real Estate, Village of Nyack and Rivertown Film Present. An Evening of Classic Cartoons At the Artopee Way Drive-In. (AKA Nyack Municipal Parking Lot). FREE. Once upon a time cartoons were a standard feature before the main attraction in movie theaters, and before TV and home video that was the only way to see them. The Artopee Way Drive-in celebrates those classic cartoon mainstays of American culture with a program of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, and more. Good for all ages. Tailgate or BYO lawn chair. Presented in memory of Nyack’s Victor Overton, a man who loved classic cartoons and Nyack. JohnnyCakes Presents: Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. A benefit for Rivertown Film. September 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27. An evening of dinner theater in Nyack’s downtown diner. Twenty years after James Dean’s untimely death, a small fan club in rural Texas not far from the location where Giant was shot reunites in their teenage hangout, the local diner. Secrets are told, wounds are bared, confessions made. For two weekends in September, enjoy a slice of life with your slice of pie. Visit www.rivertownfilm.org for more information.

Valley Cottage Library

In Our Gallery: September 2-28. In the Mood paintings by Simon Jeruchim. No reception. Wednesday Matinee Movies: Sept. 2 - Gone Girl Meditation Series: Inner Peace - Thursdays in September from 10:30am-12pm. Meditation greatly benefits our lives. Carole Brill uses music, breath, gentle Qi Kung exercises and simple meditation techniques to practice here and at home. This is an ongoing program. Join in at any time. Please register. Nyack School District residents: $5. Out-of-District: $10 Librarian-led Daytime Book Discussion: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 2pm. The Tilted World by Tom Franklin. Set against the backdrop of the historic 1927 Mississippi Flood, a story of murder and moonshine, sandbagging and saboteurs, dynamite and deluge-and a man and a woman who find unexpected love. The Book and Pub Club – Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. Hilarious, flamboyant, heart-breaking and full of ingenious word play, Lolita is an immaculate, unforgettable masterpiece of obsession, delusion and lust. Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries have joined forces with a book club geared toward 21 to 30-somethings! Each month we meet in a different local pub to discuss a book over drinks. (21+ only) Meet us at Casa del Sol 104 Main St., Nyack Real Reads! Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7pm. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. In the inevitable condition of aging and death, the goals of medicine seem too frequently to run counter to the interest of the human spirit. Join Mary Dillon, ethicist, to discuss this powerful book

and the issues it brings up. Defensive Driving Course - Sept. 15 & 16 from 5:45-8:45pm. This 6-hour course is open to ALL NYS licensed drivers. Participants are eligible to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums and reduce up to 4 points. Preregistration is required. Please call 201-522-5892. A check for $23 made payable to Ian Prastien is required. Class starts promptly at 5:45pm. SUNDAY CONCERTS – PLEASE REGISTER - Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:30pm. NY Cabaret Unlimited presents An Afternoon with Irving: the Words & Music of Irving Berlin. The popular vocal group of New York Cabaret Unlimited has a fabulously staged program featuring the songs of Irving Berlin. New York Cabaret Unlimited, features vocalists Michele Abrams, Rhonda Liss, Michael Fisher, and Gary Skidmore, with Linda Levine (narrator), Walter Levine (director and pianist) and Geoff Morrow (bassist). Sept. 27 at 1:30pm - Masterwork Conversations. Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva bring to you their passion and excitement for classical music! Their interactive show offers you an imaginative perspective of the works they play, the era they come from and the remarkable lives of the people who wrote them - so that you can come under their enchanting spell even more. Don’t miss their wonderful, informative performance! Please register. Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners present: Creating Compost: The Gardener’s Gold. Sept. 24 at 7pm. This class introduces easy backyard composting using kitchen scraps and other materials found in and around the home. Compost creates a rich, nutritious additive to the soil; its addition benefits all plants and vegetables. Composting helps to save money and to keep the garden and the environment green. Please register. Art Lecture: John Singer Sargent . Sept. 30 at 1pm. In conjunction with the current MET exhibit, Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends, art lecturer Irene Wisoff will explore in depth the friendships between Sargent and those who posed for him as well as the significance of these relationships to his life and art.

Other Events

THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY Thirty years ago a group of people got together in September 1985 and created the Genealogical Society of Rockland County. In September of 2015 the GSRC will celebrate its 30th Anniversary. Marie Koestler one of the founding members of the Society and the current Treasurer will be there to celebrate the occasion with refreshments and an exciting program related to genealogy. Go to www.rocklandgenealogy.org to view to view their 40,000 page web site. Become a member of the GSRC and put branches on your Family Tree. Call Tom Riley at 845-3004296 for further information. Dennis Elsas has been one of the most influential voices in New York City radio for more than forty years. As a pioneer of the progressive FM radio revolution, he’s had a front row seat for rock’s greatest era. Starting at the legendary WNEW-FM in 1971 and continuing today on WFUV and Sirius/XM Classic Vi-

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nyl, Elsas has interviewed John Lennon, Elton John, Jerry Garcia, Pete Townshend, and more. Now he shares his favorite highlights from these interviews, along with rarely seen film, video and audio, and personal insights, in the fascinating live multimedia show “Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets.” As part of the Historical Society of Rockland County Golden Anniversary Series, Elsas will present “Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets” on Saturday, October 3, 8 PM, at the Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for Historical Society members and $25 for non-members. This is the Rockland County premiere for the show, which has played to enthusiastic audiences throughout Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York City. “I’m really pleased to bring my live show to Rockland County and delighted to be working with the Historical Society of Rockland County,” Elsas says. “The RCC Cultural Arts Center is the perfect setting. My Rockland County listeners have always been passionate about the music they grew up with, and I’m looking forward to sharing that enthusiasm and the memories with them.” Elsas is a cornerstone of New York rock-and-roll radio. The distinctive style he developed during his more than twenty-five years at WNEW-FM continues on weekday afternoons at WFUV (90.7 FM) and weekends on Sirius/XM Classic Vinyl. His creative music programming and history-making interviews, including a legendary 1974 in-studio conversation with John Lennon, have connected him with generations of listeners across the tristate area—and now, via satellite and the Internet, around the world. In addition to his on-air work, Elsas is the “Voice of Rock History” at the Museum at Bethel Woods and a leading voiceover artist for documentary films and commercials. Audiovisual highlights from his interviews and a preview of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets” are available at www.denniselsas.com. For information about the program or about purchasing tickets, visit the Historical Society of Rockland County’s website at www.RocklandHistory.org or call (845) 634-9629. Home Aides of Rockland, a not-for-profit organization that helps elders and older adults stay safely in their own homes while maintaining independence, is organizing the first “New City Nibbles” event to not only raise funds for the organization but increase awareness of restaurants and businesses throughout downtown New City. The event, which takes place October 16, 17 and 18, will highlight various eating establishments with the opportunity for event-goers to sample small bites or “Nibbles” at participating restaurants throughout the three-day period. A dining and shopping map will be created to promote the event and will also be available for a full year to be used for guiding shoppers and diners throughout the New City business district. Restaurants wishing to participate pay a registration fee which includes their ad both on the map and online with a direct link to their website. Businesses throughout New City are also encouraged to participate by taking an ad on the map. “This is a win/win for all involved,” stated Home Aides’ Executive Director Cecilia Halverson. “Restaurants can increase awareness and highlight signature dishes; businesses can support a local non-profit while increasing their visibility; and “Nib-

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blers” can have fun restaurant-hopping for three days in October as they discover new places to shop and dine,” she added. “And of course elders in our community needing home care services are the biggest winners of all.” Diners will pay $25 per person to receive a special button that identifies them as a “New City Nibbler.” Children under the age of 12 will participate for $15. The button will let restaurant owners know they are a participant and eligible to receive the special bites prepared for that weekend. In addition, after dining at each location, participants will receive a raffle ticket which they can then mail back to Home Aides of Rockland to be entered to win great prizes. Registration for New City Nibbles can take place on line at the Home Aides of Rockland website or in person at a table that will be set up beginning October 12th in front of DeCicco’s Marketplace from noon to 2pm. The Rockland Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 will host its 22nd Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, October 8th at Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River. The funds raised support numerous scholarships provided by the Lodge throughout the year to students in and around Rockland County as well as various nonprofit causes including Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Jawonio, Autism Foundation, American Cancer Society, Homes for Heroes and many more. The full day event starts with lunch from 11am until 12:30pm at Blue Hill after which golfers tee off at 1pm with a shotgun start and full scramble format. The round of golf is followed by cocktails and dinner at the Rockland Lodge in Blauvelt on Van Wyck Road. The cost is $175 per person which includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes and gifts. Individuals and businesses wishing to become sponsors should contact Bill Velto at 845-398-0195. Golf registration form and information can be found on the Lodge website at www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org. Deadline to register is September 15, 2015. “CONSTRUCTION OF THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE (1953-1955) - PHOTOGRAPHS BY LEONARD COOKE” Exhibit opens on Sunday, September 13th at 1 p.m. Open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through November, 20. 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack. www.nyackhistory. org. The Historical Society of the Nyacks’ Fall exhibition will feature the photographs of the construction of the original Tappan Zee Bridge taken in 1953 - 1955 by Leonard Cooke of Nyack. Mr. Cooke took frequent progress photographs from his boat and from other vantage points, and he selected a set of 50 from a large number of views on which he provided his comments that tell the step-by-step story of the construction of the bridge. These photographs were believed lost for decades, but after the deaths of both Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, the photographs were found in the attic of the Cooke home. The Historical Society is pleased to share these images in its new exhibit this September. Leonard Cooke was co-founder (with Walter Blount, Sr.) and long-time President of the Nyack NAACP, Chairman of the Nyack Housing Authority, on the Nyack Board of Water Commissioners, and served on the Board of Trustees of St. Charles AME Zion Church. He was an active campaigner for Civil Rights, equal housing opportunities and the hiring of African-American teachers in the Nyack Public Schools. Mr. Cooke was an also an accomplished photographer, musician, composer and artist. Em-

ployed as a machinist at the General Motors Plant in Sleepy Hollow, he often commuted across the Hudson River on his motorboat, which gave him a closeup view of the bridge construction. The exhibit will open on Sunday, September 13, and will continue our new schedule of being open on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. For more information about the Historical Society and to become a member, please visit www.nyackhistory.org THE ROCKLAND COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY WELCOMES NEW VOICES - Did you know that group singing actually changes your brain, lowering stress and reducing anxiety? So why not lift your voice as you lift your spirt and join us Monday evenings beginning Sept. 14, 2015 at 7:45. We rehearse at the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, NY. Our winter concert will feature selections with a romantic holiday theme. For more information please contact us through our website, www.RocklandChoral.org or email: Rockland.Choral@gmail.com The 2015 Annual Concert for Remembrance, 9/11 will be held Sunday, September 13, 5:00 pm, at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY, in memory of the victims and heroes lost on September 11, 2001. Edward Simons, Music Director, and Holly Druckman will conduct. There is no charge for admission. The Concert for Remembrance 9/11 Orchestra is composed of professional musicians from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Rockland Symphony and other orchestras in the Greater NY/NJ Metropolitan area. Commemorating his centennial year, the program will open with Alan Shulman’s A Nocturne for Strings with Edward Simons, 98, conducting. Mr. Simons will then conduct his arrangement of John Lennon’s Here, There and Everywhere. Annamae Goldstein, principal 2nd and violinist with the Metropolitan Opera, will perform a solo piece. Barbara Allen, ABT’s principal harpist, and Desiree Elsevier, Metropolitan Opera violist, will perform Rebecca Clarke’s Lullaby. Holly Druckman will conduct Richard Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and the concert will conclude with Ms. Druckman conducting her arrangement of J.S. Bach’s choral work Lobet den Herrn with choristers from the acclaimed, Manhattan-based choir, Amor Artis. For information, please call 845-358-2766. For directions, please visit www.gracechurchnyack.org. For information about the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust, please visit www.crowthertrust.org. For information about social and emotional learning curricula for young people please visit www.redbandannaproject.org . Donations to the support the work of the trust that benefits young people are gratefully accepted. The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust is recognized as a not-for- profit organization according to section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and is registered with the State of New York. Annual Apple Festival on Sat., Sept 26th at 9am1pm at The Tappan Manse Barn, 32 Old Tappan Rd, Tappan, NY 109831. Join us for a tasty Pancake breakfast . Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $5, Kids (under 10) FREE. Homemade pies, cakes & muffins for purchase. Any questions, please call Church Office (845) 3591694.

Wining and Dining

8 North Broadway - 8 N. Broadway, Nyack. 845 353 1200. Alain’s Bistro - 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 845-535-3315. 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. 845624-3070. Big Red Tomato - 9 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-269-3746. Bin 41 - 41 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845)735-4111. Bourbon Street of Nyack – 132 Main Street, Nyack.. 727-4954. Broadway Bistro - 3 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-353-8361. Caesar’s Grill - 120 West Ramapo Road (Rte 202), Garnerville. 845-262-1022. Casa del Sol – 104 Main Street, Nyack. 3539100. Clarksville Inn Restaurant & Pub - 1 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 358-2801 Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta - 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184. Emmett’s Castle at Blue Hill - 285 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River. 845-735-3504. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar - 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Grille Room at Patriot Hills - 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Harbor Hill Bar & Grill - 91 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-3202. Hudson House - 134 Main Street, Nyack. 3531355. American & Continental cuisine. Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Il Fresco - 15 Kings Highway, Orangeburg. 3980200. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. (845) 620-1800. Jolie’s - 4 New Valley Road, New City. 845-7096733. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant - 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi - 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845638-2202.

La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant – 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. La Triestina - 75 North Route 9W, Congers. 2689671. Lizzie’s - 486 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 845680-8840. Louie’s on the Avenue - 160 E. Central Ave., Pearl River. 735-4344. Lynch’s Restaurant - 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. The Manna Cafe - 106 Main Street, Nyack. 3533758. 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. 3481689. Olde Village Inn - 97 Main Street, Nyack. 3581160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille - 100 Orange ave., Suffern. 368-3058. Olive’s Bar & Restaurant - 118 Main Street, Nyack. O’Malleys Bar and Restaurant - 108 Main St., Nyack. 727-0514. Pasta Cucina of Stony Point - Rte 9W at Patriot Square, Stony Point. 786-6060. Pasta Cucina - 8 Airmont Road, Suffern. 3691313. Playhouse Market - 20 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-3575. Russo’s House of Pizza - 2 Veterans Parkway, Pearl River. 845-735-0867. Pizza Express - 19 S. Route 9W, Haverstraw. 429-5400. 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. Ravi Restaurant, 150 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern. 369-7284. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar - 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. The River Club - Burd Street on the Hudson River, Nyack. 358-0220. Sonoma Grille - 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845354-8900.

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. 3533200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino - 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar - 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. 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

At Your Service NY Catering - (914) 310-1736. Del’Arte Restaurant - 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg - 365-2727. Entree Vous - 14 Thiells Mount Ivy Road, Pomona. 517-0750. La Fontanella Ristorante Italiano & Catering - 845-398-3400. Regency Banquet and Conference Center 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet. (845) 623-6000 Northern Comfort Catering - 845-445-7332. www.nococatering.com Town & Country Caterers - 845-268-9291.

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

Corner bakery Cafe - 75 Rte 59 W, Nanuet. 845-627-0200. DD Patisserie, 163 Main Street, Nyack. 3532031. Hartell’s Deli & Grocery – 326 North Broadway, Upper Nyack. 358-1250. Cold cuts, salads. Hudson Valley Cakery - 495 King’s Highway, Valley Cottage. 845-267-CAKE. Luigi O’Grady’s Deli - 102 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-735-9110. Mountainview Deli - Mt. Ivy Shopping Plaza, Pomona. . 354-4253.

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.

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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, 1-800-488-6500. The Promenade at Blue Hill - 735-6846. 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. Terry Faherty - 20 S. Main St., New City. 845 638 6495. Kevin F. Hobbs - 301 N. Main St., Suite 6, New City. 845-634-2752. Gary Lipton, Esq - 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 304, Nanuet. 624-0100. Mark S. Paige - 146 Maple Ave., New City. 845 639 0981..

Automobiles & Motorbikes

Castrol Premium Lube - 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845348-7095. 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. 845-268-1790. Kevin’s Ace Repairs - 52 Main Street, Nyack. 358-4975. Letizia Brothers of Rockland - 150 Rte 304, Nanuet. 845 623 0019. Luke’s Auto Body - 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.

Banks

Greg Della Penna - Citizen’s Bank. 914-262-8821. gregory.s.dellapenna@citizensbank.com. Hudson Valley Bank - 254 S. Main Street, New City/ 4 Executive Blvd, Suffern. Palisades Federal Credit Union - 300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-602-4242.

Beauty

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Av, New City. 499-2080 Bella Tu Med Spa - 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-

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7000. Escape Skin Care Salon - 7 West Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-920-1520. European Wax Center - 5105 Fashion Drive, Nanuet. 845-623-6000. Facewear Makeup Studio - 624-6565. 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. 4298447.

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. 845-348-8740. HFK Family Park - HKCFamilypark.org. Cheryl@ camphkc.org. 845 735 2718. Robin Hill School and Camp - 70 Wesley Chapel Road, Suffern. 845-354-3366. 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. 845-634-3447.

Carpet/Flooring

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

Chiropractors

Complete Chiropractic Care & Massage Therapy - Dr. David Klayman. 9 Ingalls Street, Central Nyack. 353-2001. 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 New Life Chiropractic - 132 Park Ave., New City - 517-0520.

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, 845-638-0770. 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. 3534122. Women’s clothing and accessories. Mimi’s Treasures - 38 East Central Ave., Pearl Riover. 845-920-1480. ML Gifts Accessories - 75 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-1293.

Computer

AAccess Net - 98 Maple Avenue, New City. 845 634 6299. EagleTech - 62 S. Main Street, Pearl River. 845735-1381. Geezer Geeks - 727-1176. New Vision Technologies - (845) 353-HELP. www.newVtech.com Nyack Computer - 348-9898. Rockland County Computers - 845-364-6773. www.RocklandCountyComputers.com

Conference Centers

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

Consignment Stores

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

Construction

Alternative Building Concepts - 845-365-5242. Comito Construction - 845-268-0847. Empire State Builders & Contractors, New City - 845-425-0003.

Frank Fuchs Construction - 845-893-5448. Glen Eagle Homes - 914 262 1402. Hendo Contracting - 19 Third St, New City. 845638-0555 Interior Concepts - Sean Relihan, 845-735-2245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Just Exteriors Plus - (845) 227-7488. www.justexteriors.com. Peluso Construction - 845-638-6210. www.pelusoinc.com. Plumb Level Square - 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry - 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz. RWS Building & Remodeling - 845-213-2131, 201-749-1001

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 - 845-9427600.

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. Vicki Dance Studio - 61 Maple Avenue, New City. 845 634 2202.

Dentists/Orthodontics

21st Century Pediatric Dentistry - 265 N. Highland Avenue, Nyack. 845-512-8434. A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry - Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 3591770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland - 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. Cosmetic Dentistry Associates - 1540 Rte 202, Pomona. 364-0400. Kastin & Newman Orthodontics - 6 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 845 354-7233. 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. 845-358-3305. TLCSmile. com.

Doctors

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 408 Airport Executive Park, Nanuet. 425-0555. www. sportsdocmd.com.

Dr. Joshua Chesir - 337 North Main Street, New City. 845-634-7900. Clarkstown Pediatrics - 35 Smith St., Nanuet. 845-623-1000. New City 845-352-5511. Stony Point 845-786-5776. Clarkstown Urology - 301 N. Main Street, Suite 2, New City. 638-0400. Crystal Run Healthcare - 275 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-920-1757. Dr. Charles Glassman - 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management - 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern - 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman - MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center - 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center, 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield - 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson - 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. MD Partners - 845-353-5050. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, New City - 845-499-2017. Nyack Pediatric Assocs - 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Palisades Pulmonary & Medical - 2 Medical Park Drive, Suite 3, West Nyack. (845) 727-7733. Pediatric Physical Therapy - 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (917) 414-8355. Ramapo Medical Services - 222 Rte 59, Suite 106, Suffern. 357-9400. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. - 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 727-1340. Rockland Pulmonary - 2 Crosfield Ave., Suite 318, West Nyack. 689-9141. Skin Center Dermatology Group - 200 East Eckerson Road, New City. (845) 352-0500. Dr. Howard Werfel - 1-855-KILLFAT - www.855killfat.com.

Electrical Contracting

De Leonardis Electrical - 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting - 845-942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric - 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845825-1053.

Eyecare

Family Vision & Learning Center - 1 Executive Blvd., Suite 105A, Suffern. 369-3235. Total Focus Eyewear - 22 South Main Street, New City. 638-3806. Dr. Kimball P. Woodward - Orangetown Ophthalmology, 2 Crosfield Ave, Suite 315, West Nyack. 845 348 3400.

Fencing

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

Financial Advice

Anthony Annunziata - New England Financial, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 135, Tarrytown. (914) Cynthia Branca - 973-966-1580. Ext. 13. 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

A & R Alarm Corp - 60 South Main St., New City. 634-9669/425-1100. Bullet Security - 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 6270300. Inter County Alarm Systems - 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900. DTM Installations - 354-0301. Burglar and fire alarms.

Flowers and Plants

Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse - 520 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring valley. (845) 356-0112. Tappan Zee Florist – 176 Main Street, Nyack. 358- 2544. Van Houten Farms - 68 Sickletown Road, Pearl River. 845-735-4689.

Food

Mrs. Green’s Natural Market - 26 Indian Rock Shopping Center, Suffern. Rockland Seafood - 110 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-624-3660.

Funeral Homes

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

Galleries

Amis Gallery - 79 1/2 S. Broadway, Nyack. 845358-3706.

Graphic Design

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

Gutters

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

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Hair and Nails

122 Park Salon - 122 Park Avenue, New City. 845499-2080 Changing Heads - 101 Main Street, Tappan. 845680-6468. 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. 845-3481500. Euphoria Hair Gallery - 740B West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-353 5556. Fantastic Waves - 6 Old Lake Road, Valley Cottage. (845) 268-6524. Halo Hair & Color Group - 4 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-4802. Salon Allure - 368 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY. 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. Pearl River Hearing Center - 17 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-3277.

Health Care

A&T HEALTHCARE - 845-638-4342. Always Best Care - www.alwaysbestcarelowerhudsonvalley.com or (845) 918-1991. Brentwood Sub-Acute Center - 201-768-6222. Home Aides of Rockland - providing care for the frail, elderly, chronically ill and disabled in Rockland County. 845-634-2024 www.homeaides.org. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Mobile Family Health - Nurse Practitioner Care 845-608-7559. AnnRhodes@hotmail.com VNS Westchester - 1 914 682 1480, 1-888-FORVSNW.

Health and Fitness

Advanced Body Personal and Athletic Training Center - 174 Main Street, Nyack. 845-3002776. Body Bank Fitness - 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-499-2366. Body Quest - 582 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-6800254. Burn Cycle Studio - 845-499-2366. Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist, 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Curves of Blauvelt - 135 E. Erie Street, Blauvelt. 845-359-6565. Curves of New City - 170 S. Main St., New City. 845-708-0700.

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Diplomat Health & Swim Club - 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. Elevation Fitness - 69 South Main Street, New City. 639-7772. Elite Chinese Martial Arts - 1633 Rte 202, Pomona. 845 364 9200. Fitchick Fitness - Randi@FitchickFitness.com. 914 584 1253. Havenview Pilates and Movement - 38 High Ave., Nyack. 845-535-3129. HGH Centers of America - 20 Squadron Blvd, New City. 536-7758. Innovative Esthetics - 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. Inspire Pilates & Fitness - 135 Erie St., Suite 5, Blauvelt. 845-848-2380. JCC Rockland - 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-362-4400. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland - 34-36 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie - 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845-6236140. Malandra Martial Arts - 14a Lafayette, Suffern. 845-368-0995. Massage Envy Spa - Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack Fitness - 82 South Franklin, Nyack. 3580414. www.nyackfitness.com. Nyack Integrated Health Services - 42 Main St., Suite 203, Nyack. 845-353-3267. Nyack YMCA - 35 South Broadway. 358-0245. Pilates Central - 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-3581166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Power Plus Training - 41 Rte. 59, Nyack. 4805434. Premier Fitness - 430 Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet. 920-0501. R&B Medi Spa and Wellness Center - 175 Route 304, Bardonia. 845-501-7050. Rockland Network Health and Wellness - 119 Main St., Nanuet. 917-400-7546. Sanctuary Yoga Studios - 132 Park Ave., 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 - 845 354-7921. Stony Point Yoga & Tai Chi Center - 8 Liberty Square Mall, Stony Point. 845-271-4999. Sundala Center for Wellness - 1 Closter Road, Palisades. 845-359-4694. Your Journey Yoga Studio - 9 Ingalls St., Nyack. 845-893-9341.

Home Improvement

Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Fireplaces by Design, 120 Rte 59, Hillburn - 3576062. HNST Mold Inspections - New York - 845 215 9258. New Jersey - 201 733 0091. Minhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting & Contracting - 845-429-7384.

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)267-8961. Fireplaces By Design - 120 Route 59, Hillburn. 845-357-6062. Lites Plus - 210 Rte. 59, Nanuet. (845) 215 9903. Merry Go Round Home Furnishing - 34 Wayne Avenue, Suffern. (845) 369-3100. Mahwah, NJ., (201) 790-6006. RX Furniture Medic - 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-547-2324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration 845-535-9249.

Home Inspections

Home Inspection Services - (845) 821-4063. www.abetheinspector.com.

Horseback Riding

Nickel-O Farms, 369 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 353-8006.

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. Comfort Inn & Suites - 425 East Route 59, Nanuet, 845-623-6000. www.comfortinn.com/hotel/ NY188. New Crowne Plaza Hotel - 3 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-357-4800.

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. 3594114. 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. KAC Studios Inc - 48 Burd Street, Suite 104, Nyack. (845) 535-3390.

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.

Invitations

Expressions Unlimited - 845-398-1605. www. expressionsunlimited.invitations.com.

Jewelry & Accessories

Barry’s Estate Jewelry - 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. 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.

Kitchen/Bathroom Design

Nyack Kitchens - 118 Route 59, Nyack. 845-3587878. R&S Cabinets - 66 Water Street, Pearl River. 6209012.

Landscapers/Trees

Cusack Landscaping - (845) 634-1227 or e-mail cusacklandscaping@msn.com Custom Garden Landscaping - 845-735-6165 or 201-391-3806. D&D Tree & Landscaping - www.ddtreelandscape.com. 845-627-2555. DeStaso Landscaping - 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping - 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care - 845-708-2988. Mila Landscape & Lawn Service - 845-7299648. ProCut Landscaping - 845-727-8815. Second Nature Lawn Care - 845-735-2331.

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

First Meridian Mortgage - Ann Zeilingold - 1609 Rt. 202, 2nd Floor, Pomona. (845) 354-9700. United Fidelity Mortgage - 53 Burd St., Nyack 638-1404 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - 490 Rt. 304, New City. 639-2731.

Moving Companies

Santi Express - 616 Corporate Way, Suite 7, Valley Cottage. 268-1600. Slattery Moving & Storage - 845-727-1800.

Music Lessons

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

Networking

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

Medical Services

Center for Diagnostic Imaging, MRI at Nyack

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

Plastic Surgery

Advanced Plastic Surgery Center & Escape Medi Spa - 150 S. Pearl Street, Pearl River. 623 6141. Dr. Michael Kalvert - Plastic Surgery, 365 S. Main St., New City. 638-2101. Dr. Hakan Usal - Bella Tu Med Spa, 172 Main Street, Nyack. 727-7000. Plastic Surgery Center of New City - 125 South Main St., New City. 845-634-4554.

Plumbing & Heating

Pet Care

Psychotherapist

Pest Control

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.

Picture Frame Shop

Platzl Brauhaus, 127 Call Hollow Rd., Pomona. www.platzlbrauhaus.com.

Limousine Service

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

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. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center 365 Route 304, Suite 102, Bardonia. 845-624-2182.

Parties & Special Events

Crystal Clear Coach - Joyce Walker. (845) 268 6473. crystalclearcoach.com. Email: jwcoach@aol. com.

Marathon Limousine - 845-359-2800, 800-9499444

Physical Therapy

Grande Central Showroom - Fine Decorative Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware. 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845-573-0080 Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating - 845 353 1748.. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air - 845-942-4700, 845553-9051.

Camp BowWow - 101 Rte. 304, Nanuet. 845 5070068. Canine Country Retreat - 221 Craigville Road, Goshen. 845-615-1093. Fancy Tales Pet Grooming - 124 Rte 304, Bardonia. 845-353-6301 Musbro Kennels - 183 Route 303, Orangeburg. (845) 359-4550. Paw Pals Premier Pet Care - 845-222-0429.

Life Coach

845-729-4004. www.roufamd.com Alexandra T. Wren Photography - www.atwrenphotogoraphy.com.

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

Pharmacy

Koblin’s Pharmacy – 96 Main Street, Nyack. 3580688.

Photography

Beth Capuano Photography - 845-348-0820 www.bethcapuano.com. Sal Cordaro Photography - 94 Depot Place, Nyack. 845 358 9278. or scphoto@optonline.net. Dan Lungen Photography - 845-667-9084. www. DanLungen.com. A. Roufa MD Photography - 845-727-1175; cell:

Hudson Valley Psychotherapy - 99 Main St., Nyack. 845-500-8675. Steven Lee, PhD / Licensed Psychologist/ Adults, Adolescents & Children/ Psychodynamic Mediation: Couples, Families /Nyack/ 914-582-6725 Carol McGann, M.S. Ed., Cht. 359-8509. Gayle Skovron, LCSW-R - 914-450-2413.

Real Estate

Anchor Realty - Vesna Kanacki - 132 Park Avenue, New City. 917-414-8736. 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. Dylen Comito - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 845875-4043. Lisa Comito - 914-282-7591. Donna Cox - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 770-1204. Beth Dubas - 845-598-2435. Linda Gass - Weichert Realtors - 914-552-0977

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Michel Henry - 845-381-2555. Ewa Front - Cell 845-274-4474. d - 845-786-2785. Melvin Goldstein - Coldwell Banker, cell 845-6420903. MelGoldstein.com. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch - Keller Williams, 845639-4947. Joanne Finocchio - Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty, 268 S. Main Street, Nanuet. (845) 634-4202, Ext. 123. Lydecker Realty - The Corner of Main and Franklin, Nyack. 358-3700. Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914629-8581. John Lynch - Keller Williams - 845-639-0300. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. Sally Mather - 917-359-6410. Susan McMullen - William Raveis Baer McIntosh, 917-733-5609. Robin A. Miller - 845-596-0495. Lauren Muller - Better Homes & Gardens Realty 845-216-3712. R2M Realty - 86 Main St., Nyack. 845-359-0489. 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: 914-2631258. Cody VanCampen - Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Linda Viglietta - Weichert Realty. 845-222-9965. Madeline Wiebicke - Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate - 845-358-3050.

Skiing

Mount Peter Ski & Ride - 51 Old Mt. Peter Road, Warwick, NY. 845-986-4940. Tuxedo Ridge Ski Center - 581 Route 17A, Tuxedo, NY. 845-351-1122.

Solar Energy

Infinity Solar System - 46 Walter St., Pearl River. 845-200-3706. ISI Solar - Solar system designers and installation. 845-708-0800. Revolusun - 38 S. Franklin St., Nyack. 845-358-0800. Sun Blue Energy - 917-386-5050

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. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery - 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Sanctuary, 60 South Broadway, Nyack. 353-2126. Squash Blossom - 49 Burd Street, Nyack. 353-0550. Authentic American Indian jewelry.

Special Services

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

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. - 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Crafts & Drafts - 373 S. Main St., New City. 845270-8998. 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. Jo Machinist - Architect - 212-355-3046. MedWise Insurance Advocacy - 845-238-2532 Mosquito Squad - 845 215 9248. Cell # 845 405 3344. Rockland Mediation Center - 15 N. Mill Street, Suite 217, Nyack. 512-8730. Rockland Band Camp - 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet. Sew What’s New Fabric Center - 263 Main St., Nyack. 845-358-3000. Video Magic Productions - 12 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. 845 623 2124.

Security Systems

Special Organizations

Roofing & Siding

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

Schools, Camps & Day Care.

Bob’s Security - 135 Rte 303, Bardonia. 845-6230005. 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.

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Rockland Business Women’s Network - (845) 729 9497. The Center for Sefety and Change (formerly Rockland Family Shelter )- 9 Johnsons Lane, New City. 845-634-3344. Saint Dominic’s Home - 500 Western Highway,Blauvelt. 359-3400. Together Our Unity Can Heal - 209 Rte 9W North, Congers. 845 268 8023. 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. 3587488. Nyack Hospital Thrift Shop - also known as New To You - 142 Main Street, Nyack. 358.7933 Tappan Zee Thrift Shop - 454 Piermont Avenue Piermont, 359-5753.

TMJ/TMD Doctor

Dr. Mike Pilar, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (917) 414-8355.

Travel

Anywhere Travel - 151 South Main St., Suite 106, New City. 845-634-8770. Carber Travel - 4 Round House Road, Piermont. 3595499. Go Away Travel - 353-3447. West Point Tours Trailways - 845-561-2671.

Upholstery

Pirate Boat Covers - 845-369-3606 or 631-7668851.

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 800-3561770. Culligan Water - 634-5030.

Wedding Locations

Colonial Inn - 545 Tappan Road, Norwood, NJ. 201767-1505. Falkirk Estate and Country Club - 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY. 845-928-8060. Highland Country Club - 845-424-3254. highlandcountryclub.net. 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) 623-6000

Window Treatments

Westrock Windows - 30 Lake Road, Congers. 2680463.

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