Rivertown Magazine, January 2016 by Arlene

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Our magazine has been all over the world - from Martinique to Toledo, Spain. Do you recognize any neighbors?

DREAM HOME - You’ll fall in love with this gorgeous home in the luxurious Sherwood Forest Estates.

HEALING HYPNOSIS Change lifelong eating habits for good with Hypnosis Relief.

SLIDING DOORS - Call A+ Garage Door Service to fix your door problems.

FRIENDLY SPA - The Diplomat Health and Swim Club offers you an intimate environment.

SKY VIEWS - This hillside home in Pomona has million dollar views.

SALT CAVE - If you don’t know what a Salt Cave is check out the only one in Rockland County.

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SHAPE UP OR... Nyack Boot Camp has all the tools to help you get in shape. For good.

CALL THE EXPERTS - Is your furniture looking the worse for wear? Call in the expert team at Furniture Medic.

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HOTEL GETS A NEW LOOK The DoubleTree Hotel in Nanuet offers a warm, luxurious welcome.

FARM FRESH - Palisades Farmers Market is going indoors for the winter. You’ll love the amazing range of produce.

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ON THE MENU - Revamp the center of your home at Rockland Kitchens.

LOCAL TREASURE - Sorce Funeral Home is a genuine local business - with a big heart.

TIME TO SMILE - Smile More Dentistry will go the extra mile to make you happy.

MAGICAL NIGHT - Rockland County YMCA’s Night of MAGIC lived up to its name.

FLOWER POWER - Two of Rockland County’s best known florists are merging.

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Murder I Wrote: Someone’s been trying to kill me for the last few weeks. In fact, everyone’s been trying to kill me! It started about six weeks ago. There I was parked in front of a 70 inch curvedscreen TV watching a football game between two teams I’d never heard of. If it’s not soccer, then, sorry, I don’t really care. Anyway there I was happily ensconced in a big fluffy sofa and someone presses a plate of meatballs into my hand. “Have one,” she said. Then added: “Have another….and another.” Then there were some cheesy things hiding in flaky pastry. Followed by pigs in a blanket. Lots of other things with bacon in them. And I was forced to guzzle a six-pack of designer beer. Then we had dinner. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes with marshmallow, followed by alcohol-drenched trifle, Irish scones, cookies from all corners of the world, the best apple pie in all of Rockland. All topped with cream, of course. OK it was Thanksgiving, in case you didn’t guess, but the overdosing didn’t end there. There were parties just about every night for the next 30 days. More beer, more bacon. Delicious sliders. And between parties I snacked on all those annoying things people leave around to tempt us - Holiday cookies, lots of chocolate... and you know the rest. You’ve all been there. Then just when my liver was feebly waving a white flag….along came Christmas. Out came candies from Switzerland, Germany, France and Pearl River. And of course, the turkey stuff. And of course booze-soaked trifle, scones, cannolis and much much more. So now it’s New Year and it’s time to make my New Year’s Resolution. You’ve probably guessed it. I’m going to give up all that food and drink. I’m going to start running four miles every day? Heck no, I’m having too much fun

partying. Bring me a platter of those bacon-wrapped thingies! So here’s my real New Year’s resolution - not to let my ruggedly handsome good looks fool people into thinking I’m shallow. BAR HOPPING: A police officer was staking out a particularly rowdy bar for possible drunk drivers. At closing time, he saw a fellow stumble out of the bar, trip on the curb and try his keys on five different cars before he found his. Then he sat in the front seat fumbling around with his keys for several minutes. Everyone left the bar and drove off. Finally, he started his engine and began to pull away. The police officer was waiting for him. He stopped the driver, read him his rights and administered a Breathalyzer test. The results showed a reading of 0.0. The puzzled officer demanded to know how that could be. The driver replied, “Tonight, I’m the designated decoy.” SOUNDS OF SILENCE: A guy joins a monastery and takes a vow of silence: he’s allowed to say two words every seven years. After the first seven years, the elders bring him in and ask for his two words. “Cold floors,” he says. They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him back in and ask for his two words. He clears his throats and says, “Bad food.” They nod and send him away. Seven more years pass. They bring him in for his two words. “I quit,” he says. “That’s not surprising,” the elders say. “You’ve done nothing but complain since you got here.”

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Legislator John Murphy honored Sister Fina Carollo, Rosemarie Carollo and John Carollo of Orangeburg for their charitable works in Rockland County and world wide at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The group attended the morning mass. Afterwards, on behalf of Murphy, Msgr. James Richie, the Rector of the cathedral, presented a tribute to the Carollos with a “Rockland County Proclamation from the Legislature” in Our Lady’s Chapel behind the main altar. Richie then blessed a rosary given to Sister Fina by her brother John Carollo. Sister Carollo, traveled from Sicily to America to celebrate her 60th anniversary with her American family and to attend Sunday mass at the Cathedral. She joined the world wide Order of The Good Shepherd Nuns when she was only 14 years old. Sister Fina has worked with/for the lepers in Brazil, worked with/for the “Boy Soldiers” of Africa and built a world model sanctuary in Sicily for frail elderly and people with special needs, as well as her work for the core mission of the Order, which is protection of young vulnerable women in “Harms Way”. Her inspirational and untiring leadership was recognize by the Order which elected her for both the position of Mother Superior [3 years] and Mother General [8 years]. At the same time, Sister Fina’s younger brother John and his wife Rosemarie have used the popularity and success in America of their family restaurant in Blauvelt, Del’Arte’s, to support more local charities in particular the “Brest Buddies”, a group of ladies, including Rosemarie, dedicated to finding the cause and cure of breast cancer and Camp Venture, which provides lives of safety, dignity, respect and joy for our intellectually and developmentally disabled brothers and sisters. Photo: Bob Reers. At the same time, Sister Fina’s younger brother John and his wife Rosemarie have used the popularity and success in America of their family

in the News From left: North Rockland School Superintendent Ileana Eckert, Rotary International Past District Governor Carole Tjoa, Gary Mower, Eileen Lima, Sonia Crannage, Mary Halstead, and Susan Quinones are North Rockland Rotarians who distributed dictionaries to boys and girls of Willow Grove Elementary School Photo by Michael Roth

Brest Buddies received a check for $4,100 from Characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Sloatsburg. Money was proceeds from a fundraiser in memory of Dionne Acton who passed away earlier this year. Pictured (from left) Owner Tommy Acton, Mayor of Sloatsburg Carl Wright, Dionneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Jenny and baby Shane, and Brest Buddies Eileen Murphy, Mary Lynch and Margaret Whelan who are part of the team who just finished their 11th year Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Candice Boyle is pleased to announce that due to requests, from her Snowbirds, Decorator For A Day Services will now be available in Palm Beach County - in addition to her basic business in Rockland County.. Please email me questions you have or to schedule an appointment. Dear Readers, A very HAPPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR to all of you. Many conversations I have with family, friends and readers go something like this: Their homes, apartments, condos are all “tired looking”. They are not happy with the older look but don’t know how to begin. They are afraid it will be too expensive to move forward. But I am here to tell you that it will not be expensive. My slogan is “You don’t have to be expensive to look expensive”. So “let’s get it together for 2016”. First step: Declutter…..you don’t have to keep the 30 year old furniture or the three sets of dishes that are never used. It is good to purge. If you have not used things for three year most likely you never will. Go room by room and closet to closet. Time to pass these items on or donate them. “Your trash is someone else’s treasures” and on top of that your donations are tax deductible. A win, win. Once the clutter is gone you will feel

Prominent interior designer Candice A. Boyle, Decorator for a Day, is widely known for her radio shows and her Rivertown column. She writes every month to help readers with their design and decorating problems. Email her at rivertown2000@gmail.com. Call her at 1-800443-1499 and 845-358-6575. Website is www.decoratorforadayny.com. lighter and your home will be improved. This advice is the first thing I discuss with clients when I see them for a consultation. I give them permission to let stuff go that they really don’t want or need. Everyone goes kicking and screaming into these projects but are thrilled with the results. After you follow these simple, easy steps it is time to call me. I will rearrange your furniture, use as much as possible of what you have. We will discuss paint colors (paint is the least expensive way to freshen up any room). New affordable ways to spruce up your environment, rearrange your accessories and art

work. I will give you a shopping list of what else might be needed…..a new area carpet, toss pillows. Most of which you can shop for on line or in local stores. I am giving your home a “facelift (without the expense or pain LOL) I can help you reach your design goals and always keep your budget in mind and making it look like a new creative you. (Continued) Give me a call and let’s begin the New Year together.I promise you a great job!

Local debaters do well in New York City

The South Orangetown Debate Team was joined by three additional teams from Cottage Lane to compete in the third New York City Urban Debate League Tournament hosted by Berkeley Carroll in Brooklyn. Topics included: (1) This House supports affirmative action in college admissions. (2) This House would repeal the Second Amendment. (3) This House would end birthright citizenship.

Parliamentary Debate is uniquely suited to building what has been called the ‘Four C’s’ of 21st century skills—critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. Coach and library media specialist, Patricia Eyer relates, “Academic debate gives students the opportunity to hone their research, public speaking and critical thinking skills at an earlier age than most. In addition, parliamentary debate fosters civic engagement, allowing students to

become involved with and comment on current issues.” The South Orangetown Middle School (SOMS) debate team has been competing with schools in the New York City area for four years. This fall, fifth graders from Cottage Lane joined the league. Seventy nine teams and 218 students from the greater New York area participated in the December tournament. South Orangetown Central School District placed eighth out of forty participating schools with twenty over-all wins for the day! Trophies were awarded to top beginners, advanced teams and top speakers. Advanced 3-Person Parliamentary Debate Team Awards: In 32nd place: Collette Guy, Kaylei Wong and Kavitha Sriskanda. In 8th place: Sam Markoe, Peter Wu and Hannah Ahn. Beginner 3-Person Parliamentary Debate Team Awards: In 40th place: Alexis Jacob , Zack Moloney and , Michael Phelan.In 34th place: Logan Fillmore, Amy Rose and Sofia Cilento. In 32nd place: Ramsey Marar, Jaden Tyler and Jules Campbell. Individual Advanced Speaker Awards 1st Place – Sam Markoe

Tax deductions for charitable donations

Charitable donations are a great way to help out your favorite charities and to save taxes at the same time. Lets revisit the rules just in time for your 2015 tax return. For all cash (or check) contributions taxpayers must have a statement (receipt) from the charity showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution, and the amount given. There is NO dollar threshold for this recordkeeping requirement. This new rule even applies to each dollar that you drop into the church basket on Sunday. For amounts less than $250, a cancelled check will be acceptable in place of an official receipt. Otherwise, a receipt is required for all such donations. All noncash donations require a written receipt from the charity. To help substanti-

ate the fair market value of the items donated the receipt must contain the following information: name and address of charity, date items were donated, description of each item donated, fair market value of each item at the time they were donated, date each donated item was originally purchased or acquired, and original cost or other basis of each item donated. If used items were given to charity, such as clothing or furniture, the fair market value of the items is used to determine the deductible amount. Fair market value is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller when neither has to buy or sell and both are aware of the conditions of the sale. Tax deductions are generally not available for donations of used clothing and household items that are NOT in “good used condition or better”. My suggestion; take photos of items that you donate. The photos will be your proof of the condition. Also, The Salvation Army provides various useful donation valuation guides at many of their web sites. www.salvationarmysouth.org/valueguide.htm. For donations of big ticket items (cars, boats, airplanes, etc.) that are worth more than $500 there are three methods to determine the tax deduction: First, if the charity sells the item your deduction is limited to the amount that the charity gets for the item. Or, if the charity intends to use or significantly improve the item before selling it the tax deduction will be the item’s value at the date that it is donated. Lastly, if the item is sold to needy or disadvantaged individuals at substantially less than current value the tax deduction will be the item’s value at the date that it is donated. Be careful with this one; for autos and other big ticket items taxpayers must receive written acknowledgement

(form 1098-C) from the charity and MUST ATTACH IT to their individual tax return for the year that the deduction is taken. Failure to obtain and attached form 1098C limits your tax deduction to $500 no matter what the item was actually worth. Out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performing volunteer work for a charitable organization (including the charitable mileage deduction) are considered cash contributions. The value of a donor’s time and labor is not deductible. Charitable Organizations Qualified charitable organizations include nonprofit groups that are religious, charitable, educational, scientific, or literary in purpose, or that work to prevent cruelty to children or animals. Examples of Qualified and Nonqualified Organizations Qualified • Churches, mosques, temples, synagogues. • Boy and Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, • Red Cross, Goodwill, Salvation Army, United Way. • Veterans’ and certain cultural groups. • Nonprofit schools, colleges, museums, hospitals, and organizations trying to find medical cures. • Federal, state, and local governments, if gifts are solely for public purposes, including nonprofit volunteer fire departments, and public parks facilities. Nonqualified • Country clubs, lodges, fraternal orders, and similar groups, unless they are a qualified charity. • Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions and chambers of commerce. • Political organizations and candidates. • Communist organizations. • Foreign organizations. (Exceptions: Contributions to certain Canadian, Israeli, and Mexican charities are deductible.) • Homeowner’s associations Joseph A. Lux, CPA has been providing tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in our community for over twenty years. Visit his website, www.joelux.com, to subscribe to his FREE monthly newsletter full of practical tax saving ideas. FREE initial consultations are available to new clients. Joe can be reached at 845-358-1929 or by e-mail at joe@joelux. com.

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Historic Society of the Nyacks showcases the work of local artist William Bruckner The Historical Society of the Nyacks presents: William Bruckner, Nyack Artist: his Life, Work and Legacy This exhibit of William Bruckner’s artwork continues through February, 2016. It was scheduled to commemorate the centennial of Bruckner’s birth. The Historical Society’s exhibit will consist of landscapes, floral still life paintings and portraits. Most of these paintings will be for sale. The Historical Society of the Nyacks is located at 50 Piermont Avenue, Nyack NY 10960 – in the historic Depew House directly behind the Nyack Library - open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The remainder of the collection of William Bruckner’s paintings can be seen at Courtyard Crafts/Mary-Anne’s jewelry, 68 South Broadway. Mary-Anne Cotterall/McAdams is a retired Nyack art teacher who has operated a weekend jewelry shop in Nyack for the past 40 years and specializes in “recycling” elements of old jewelry into new creations. William Bruckner was a beloved New York painter who captured his hometown of Nyack and neighboring landscapes in oil paintings, watercolors and drawings. Much of his artwork depicts the village of Nyack and the Hudson River Valley. He was also known for his still life paintings and portraits, particularly of theatre legend and fellow Nyack resident Helen Hayes and renowned black civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. For more information please visit www.nyackhistory.org and www.williambruckner.com

Discover the history of the Orphan Train Era (1853-1929), which saw the largest migration of children in American history. Local author Tom Riley presents this fascinating piece of American and Rockland County History at Nyack Library this month. New York City in the nineteenth century could be a brutal place for a child. A magnet to immigrants and the poor in search of jobs, the city was also a haven for gamblers, thieves and murderers. When adults fell victim to alcoholism, prostitution or drug addiction, their children were the ones who suffered the most. Temperance organizations such as the American Female Guardian Society stepped in, establishing orphanages and homes for unwed mothers and battered women: “homes for the friendless.” Some of the children in the homes were orphans, but some were “surrendered” by parents who were unable to take care of them. Nearly 250,000 of these children were fostered out to families across the United States via the “orphan trains.” Recently several Orphan Train Rider organizations have been formed, providing opportunities for the riders to reunite with family and loved ones, and to seek sources that provide clues to their roots. This book contains valuable entrance records from several of the surrender books of the AFGS Home for the Friendless in New York. Volunteers from the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America painstakingly indexed the surrender books, which had been left

Hear about the amazing Orphan Trains that helped to build America to the Rockland County Historical Society. Perhaps these records hold the key to your past! The Orleans County Genealogical Society held an Orphan Train Reenactment in Medina, New York, in 2004. Photos of

that event illustrate the emotional journey of the Orphan Train Riders. So come along to Nyack Library, Wednesday, January 13 at 7 pm and hear this amazing story from author Tom Riley.

You never know where This happy group went to the Outerbanks in North Carolina for a week. From left the bottom row - Mary Mulcahy, Jill Clancy, Donna Allison, Lois Supan, Donna Patch, Joann Kessler, and Bonnie Thompson, Top row from left to right James Kessler, Billy Allison, Mike Mulcahy, Robert Patch, Steve Thompson, Bill Clancy, and Henry Supan.

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At graduation from NAVY Boot Camp,vGreat Lakes, Illi- Joan Schierlitz, of Valley Cottage—accompanied by nois, Seaman Recruit Drew Gauzza became Seaman Ap- train buff Perry Didriksen—took Rivertown along on a prentice! Drew with proud parents Jay and Karin. Picture rail trip on the Great Hiwassee Loop—third longest railwith Rivertown taken by sister Allana. road loop in the world in Tennessee.

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Mary Olson visiting Nuremberg Christmas Markets in Germany.

Debbie and Sam Greenbaum and Arleen and Ken Bernstein of New City vacationing in Toledo, Spain in October.

Stella Margolies and husband Bill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on a cruise to the Caribbean - and, of course, they took Rivertown with them.

The town of Haverstraw Seniors participated in Passionately Pink for the cure to raise money for breast cancer. president Judy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan is in the row seated, second from the left.

Dennis Hagman and wife Abi with Annie and Shelagh Flanagan at Geraldine Bar in Limerick, Ireland. The Flanagansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandmother was born upstairs.

Leslie Leventhal, Florence Lambert, Marcia Bittman, Devra Kanter and Nina Silberberg visited Louisville, Ky, home of the Kentucky Derby, Slugger Baseball Bats, and the Bourbon Trail.

The Rotary Club of Congers Valley Cottage took 21 WWII, Korean & Vietnam War Veterans to each of the war memorials in Washington DC. .They also had the opportunity to visit our Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital building and meet congresswoman, Nita Lowey.

In Aruba - Carol and Harry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Boyle of Congers; Carol and John Senatore of Stony Point; and Mary Gail Loucas of Tomkins Cove

Nancy and Jim Kelly, Deirdre and Ed Hayden in Chongqing, China.

Retired colleagues from the Nanuet Public Schools took Rivertown to the Bear Mountain Lodge for their fall luncheon. From left to right are Karen Kumer, Lucille Anemone, Barbara Stronczer, Edda Perfetto, Jim Enright (a surprise visitor), Kathleen Keefe, Betty Brady, Aurora Grandinali (holding Rivertown), Donna Lennane, Janet Nail, Ginny Winn, Judy Slutsky, and Madeline Pietropaolo.

Live in luxury at the exclusive Sherwood Forest Estates

This unique home is nestles on almost an acre of beautifully landscaped property. From the designer kitchen to the master bathroom, this is a home in a million.

Story: Murray Phillips The moment you walk into the prestigious and elegant brick colonial in exclusive Sherwood Forest Estates, you’ll fall in love with its spacious elegance. This 4,248 square foot home has just about everything you might need. The home is nestled on almost an acre of beautifully landscaped property. A circular driveway adds to the spectacular curb appeal. The fact that it’s on a private cul-desac adds to its uniqueness. The exquisite foyer welcomes you to an open floor plan. The kitchen is spacious which leads in to the breakfast area that is surrounded by Palladian style windows and vaulted ceiling. Then there’s the formal dining room with French doors. Enjoy entertaining in the family room with the natural beauty of a two-story stone fireplace. Abundant amenities include custom built-in bookcases in the library: fifth bedroom with a murphy bed, a sunk-in living room, sound system and central vacuum. This home boasts five bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The huge master bedroom has an extra large master bath that includes shower and whirlpool tub. The fifth bedroom - on the first floor - is unique. It could be an office or a bedroom. But it has a Murphy bed specially built and you can walk out to the spacious garden. The house is listed with realtors Peggy Connolly and Maureen Sansky of Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty in Pearl River. You can reach Peggy on her cell at (914) 715 5675. Maureen’s number is 845 893 6089.

Luxury home To see more of the house, check out their website - www.randrealty.com - where you can take a 3D tour of the property. It’s a wonderful feature that is only available at Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty. About the realtors: Peggy Connolly has won multiple awards for her excellence as a realtor including Emerald Elite, Legend and Outstanding Performance awards. She is a veteran in the local market and she know everything there is to know about Rockland County’s real estate market. One satisfied client raved: “Five stars are not enough! You could not ask for a better agent than Peggy Connolly. From start to finish, she guides you through the selling process, with ease. She is professional, knowledgeable and is at your service day and night. It was truly a pleasure working with Peggy and we cannot thank her enough for ALL that she did for us.” Associate Broker Maureen Sansky is a real estate industry veteran for 13 years. She is highly regarded in the industry for her rigorous commitment to personal service, marketing skills, professionalism and commitment to technology in real estate practice. She has represented both buyers and sellers in all parts of Rockland & Orange Counties and specializes in bringing deals to the closing table. She was awarded the Silver Award for Excellence, Cartus Relocation Specialist. One recent client said: “Maureen made the whole process of buying our property an easy and comfortable transiton for us. I would recommend her to any of my friends searching for a house in the future.”

The fifth bedroom has a built-in Murphy bed.

Realtors Peggy Connolly (left) and Maureen Sansky.

Heal your mind, heal your body change lifelong eating habits for good Story: Tom Riley Craig Caliciotti is a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP, EFT and Reiki Master in Pomona who has had amazing success in helping women and men lose weight. “The women’s average weight loss is 18 pounds in 30 days and the men average 20 pounds in 30 days, he told us. “Hypnosis is a natural state of selective, focused attention, and, even though it is 100% natural and normal, it remains one of the most fascinating phenomena of the human mind. Our ability to enter this unique state of consciousness opens doors to countless possibilities for healing, self exploration and change. “My complete weight loss program includes one private two-hour session, which includes the craving buster (this stops you from eating the wrong foods), six free MP3’s, plus the secret exercise to change your life in just three weeks.” Craig added: “You’ll find you”ll have more energy, sleep better, and control stress! You just need 10 minutes a day standing in one place. “You’ll also get a 30 day supply of vitamins and minerals, a 30 day supply of natural detox to cleanse your body and a 60 day supply of all natural weight loss drops

(my private blended Assortment of Amino Acids). “You’ll also receive your own personal web page complete with the food plan, shopping list, recordings and the Craving Buster! There is a Reiki Attunement to heal your mind and body included.” Craig continued: “When we enter into the absorbed state of hypnosis, we can use our thoughts, talents and experiences in ways not usually available to us. “With my help we can develop innate, changes in your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I have hypnotized children as young as six and adults as old as 93. “What does a session feel like? You sit comfortably in an easy chair in a softly lit office. As you listen to my voice with your eyes closed, you find your body relaxing more and more. “The voice talking to you gradually becomes more and more distant but somehow

the soothing voice continues to affect you, gently and almost automatically. As you relax further, your awareness of where you are, and who is speaking recedes into the back of your mind. Allowing the voice to act on you, and enjoying this state of profound relaxation and deep calm, you are having a typical hypnotic experience.” Craig points out: “A number of studies and journals have shown that hypnosis more than doubled average weight loss and the hypnosis subjects lost more weight than 90% of others. The effects of adding hypnosis to cognitive behavioral treatment has beneficial results. “The weight loss evidence is conclusive. In a 9 week study of two weight management groups, the hypnosis for weight loss group continued to get results in a a two year follow-up study, while the non-hypnosis group show no further results.” Are you struggling with chronic pain,

Craig Caliciotti in his office in Pomona. Hypnosis can change eating habits for good, he says.

pain after surgery, intense migraines, depression or insomnia? Do you want to lose weight or stop smoking? Do you need career coaching or improvement in sports performance? Dr. Lois Kroplick, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, says: “Craig Caliciotti’s creative talents, ability to problem solve and compassion to help people complements my medical practice. “Since I’ve been referring to Craig for hypnotherapy I have witnessed dramatic changes in many of my patients. I highly recommend Craig Caliciotti.” Release negative behaviors to create positive changes. Call Craig Caliciotti, C.Ht. at 845-323-2766 or email him at hypnosisrelief@gmail.com. You can access his web site at www.hypnosisrelease.com. Craig’s office is at 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 106 in Pomona.

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

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

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

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

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

their own repairs, but the repairs themselves could be avoided with proper maintenance.” You’ve all seen the ‘funny, not-so-funny’ video where someone didn’t realize the garage didn’t open when they hit the remote, and they drove right through the door. Mike commented: “People also tend to take their garage door opener for granted. Other than changing the battery in the remote when needed, no one thinks about maintaining the garage door opener unit itself.” So, Mike, what’s a homeowner to do? “Well, as I mentioned, it all comes down

to maintenance, and winter is the perfect time to have your garage door serviced. A routine maintenance call consists of checking out all of the many moving parts that make up the garage door mechanism, and making sure that each and every part is in good working condition. “ I also look at the non-moving parts, such as the tracks, seals and weather stripping. All the components need to work together smoothly and efficiently. Same goes for the garage door opener. Routine maintenance really does save money in the long run.” Mike is a certified garage door techni-

cian who likens himself to an artist when it comes to repairing your garage door. “I do all the repair work myself. You can call me 24-7, even on weekends and holidays, and it will always be me who shows up to do the job. “I take pride in providing excellent ‘same day’ service at a fair price. I only use the highest quality parts and ensure the job is always done right the first time. Every job is warrantied.” If your garage door is beyond repair and needs to be replaced, or you need a new garage door opener installed, Mike’s the guy to handle those jobs too. “I install and repair all makes and models of garage doors and openers, so there are never any surprises. Installations go smoothly, and the customer is instructed on how to properly care for the door, mechanism and opener to avoid any potential problems in the future.” Haven’t had your garage door serviced in awhile? Don’t wait until it breaks down! Give Mike Boyer at A+ Garage Door Service and Repair a call at 845-624-6237 or visit his website www.garagedoorsrocklandcountyny.com. Licensed, bonded and insured in Rockland, Bergen and Westchester counties.

Get into fabulous shape at the Diplomat Health & Swim Club

Story/Photos: Tom Riley “I’ve seen many changes in health clubs in Rockland in the forty years I have owned Diplomat,” said Bruce Woolley, the owner and CEO (Chief Exercise Officer) of the Diplomat Health & Swim Club located at 1101 Overlook Circle in Piermont. “A lot of the mom and pop fitness facilities are no longer with us. Fortunately our members tell us there is a strong need for Diplomat Health & Swim Club. “Many people are far more comfortable with the amply sized, boutique style club that we are. We focus on quality, not volume. I’ve often said we are big enough for all your fitness needs, but small enough to know your name.” Bruce added: “One of our greatest strengths is our long term staff and management. Too many service businesses sadly have an almost revolving door of workers. I’ve been here since 1975, my wife, Mary Lee Woolley started working in the club in the 1980’s, my daughter and club director, Maude Lynch, since the late 1980’s and my manager daughter, Kate Woolley, since 2000.

Club manager Kate Woolley with Bruce Woolley, owner and CEO of the Diplomat. “Many non-family staff have an extremely long history with us. Laura Hudson has been teaching GroupX for 35 plus years and many other non-family staff have an extremely long and valued work history. “It really is the members and staff that make the Diplomat special and we are blessed with a great group of both.” Long-time member Alan Levy said: “The Diplomat is wonderful, warm and inviting. It’s non-competitive, quiet and reserve. It’s a hidden gem here in Rockland

County.” Club Director, Maude Lynch said: “I love working with new members. They are excited about fitness and feeling good. I’m an instructor here and I enjoy it so much. “We have such a variety of members here and many wonderful friendships have been made. It’s a happy place and I’ve been teaching here since I was 20. It’s wonderful to work with people who are happy to be here.” Kate Woolley, the Club Manager real-

ized the world of banking was not for her. “True wealth is health. I realized I love seeing people make changes in their lifestyle that made them healthier. They don’t have to be huge changes. The fact that I have an opportunity to help people make those changes and continue the legacy of healthful living my family is noted for is very rewarding.” Bruce added: “Over the past year we have completed a several hundred thousand dollar improvement to our facilities. We are planning to have some exciting changes at Diplomat for 2016. “We are kicking off 2016 with a membership sale and hope you join us on our journey of health, fitness and wellness,” said Bruce. The Diplomat has classes and programs that accommodate every need.” Kurt, a contractor said: “I’ve known Bruce for 37 years. He is always making positive changes to the club. I enjoy the Hot Tub and Swimming. People are friendly here and Bruce’s family and daughters are helpful. Create a New You for the New Year and know that Bruce and his warm and caring staff are there to help you safely and efficiently meet your goals. You can access their web site at www. DiplomatHealth.com or you can call them for more information at 845-359-2401. You can email Bruce at Gymandswim@aol.com .

Spectacular hillside home in Pomona has million dollar views

This gorgeous home in the hills of Pomona has spectacular views everywhere you look. Story: Tom Riley Can you imagine a home where the Manhattan skyline is clearly visible and in the far distance the spires of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge poke above the skyscrapers? At an elevation of 1,000 feet, 102 Overlook Road in Pomona has a panoramic view of the Hudson River, Ramapo Mountains and the Manhattan skyline. The million dollar views from this custom home will make you feel like a king of all you survey. This luxurious home in a lush suburban setting was precisely chosen by Pasquale and his wife, Rosemarie for the amazing views it afforded from every side. This 3,621 square foot Colonial home with three levels on an acre of landscaped property has cathedral/vaulted ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, a fenced yard, fireplace and chandeliers. There is a master bedroom on the first floor, granite countertops in the luxurious kitchen, hardwood floors, security system, pantry, patio, porch and powder room and walk in closet. There is also a three-car attached garage. Other amenities include oven/range, refrigerator, microwave, generator, intercom,

You’ll love the large chef’s kitchen - not to mention all the other amenities you’ll fine in this unique home.

audio visual equipment, screens, shades/ blinds, wall oven, washer, central vacuum, convection oven. There are 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms. The million dollar views from this custom home are truly spectacular. You can see the Hudson River, Westchester, the Manhattan skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, lower Rockland, Boulder Stadium and more from almost every window. Among the special amenities in this custom Center Hall Colonial are a sunken family room with a gas fireplace framed by Palladian windows. Crown mouldings and wainscoting throughout the house. You’ll love the large chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, all stainless steel appliances and open breakfast nook. All that will start your morning right. The house flows well for entertaining large as well as small groups. The master

Spectacular views from this Pomona home bedroom on the main floor with en suite Jacuzzi and huge his/her walk-in closets is beautifully inspired. The property is professionally landscaped with beautiful specimen plantings. There is also a brand new driveway. The list price for this home is $975,000. Robin Miller is the Listing Agent for this property. She is an extraordinary Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with William Raveis Baer & McIntosh. She has brokered many successful real estate transactions and has hundreds of clients/friends. Robin enjoys the real estate business from beginning to end. She knows the selling process can be disconcerting at times but her patience and attention to detail, easily brings about a successful real estate transaction and often those clients, become friends. Robin grew up in Rockland County and is a graduate of Hartwick College and majored in Spanish. If you would like a tour of 102 Overlook Road please call her Nyack office at 97 South Broadway in South Nyack at 845-358-9440 or email her at Robin@baerhomes.com. You can also call her on her cell at 845-596-0459.

Realtor Robin Miller enjoys the views from this special home.

The new Salt Cave at Innovative Esthetics heals your ailments Story/Photos: Tom Riley For thousands of years people have been using halo therapy, derived from the Greek halos, meaning “salt.” It was found that salt miners live long lives. Innovative Esthetics located at 200 East Eckerson Road, Suite 280 in New City has a Salt Cave and the response has been phenomenal. Brigitte Skelly, a co-owner along with Kristine Esposito of the Salt Cave inside of Innovative Esthetics told us: “From the salt mines of the Himalaya’s to the mineral baths of Europe we are excited to offer a return to a natural alternative therapy. We invite you to come and experience the Himalayan Salt Cave micro-climate for the therapeutic and relaxing values of natural salt mines. “With every breath you take you are recreating the purest form of air in which nature intended you to breathe. We imported 17,500 pounds of salt rocks and found a special stone cutter and built a Salt Cave for your health. “Salt Therapy has been known for centuries to be beneficial in the treatment of many ailments such as: respiratory ailments-asthma, bronchitis, congestion, and Cystic Fibrosis. It has been shown to be beneficial for skin problems-acne, aller-

Above: The negative ions from the salt laden air removes positive impurities from the body. Left: The hair salon at Innovative Esthetics.

gies, eczema, psoriasis and rashes. “People who have experience with depression, arthritis, digestive complaints, ear infections, migraines, hay fever, poor concentration, sleep disorders, snoring, stress, frequent viral infections and a weakened immune system report positive results.” Kristine Esposito added: “Come and experience the benefits for mind and body

in Rockland County’s first Himalayan Salt Cave. “We invite you to experience the physical and emotional natural health benefits of our Salt Cave. Relax in peace and serenity and rejuvenate yourself today! Just relax in our Salt Cave where we can adjust the ventilation settings to treat various ailments. You do not have to disrobe, just relax in the

Above: The only Salt Cave in Rockland County. Below: Another view of the hair salon at Innovative Esthetics. Salt Cave. “Dr. Norbert Rainford, a cardiologist is referring patients from his Wellness Program to our Salt Cave. Dr. Rainford treats the whole body holistically. We are finding a number of cancer patients who are fighting the ill effects of chemotherapy using the Salt Cave. “People who have the flu and colds report very positive results using the Salt Cave. It’s also great for people suffering from psoriasis.” At Innovative Esthetics they have a hair salon, laser hair removal, facials, waxing, massage, foot reflexology, scalp massage, Organ Air Brush and Fraxel resurfacing. Fraxel resurfacing treatments effectively target both the surface and deeper layers of the skin for a smoother, fresher, younger looking appearance. The Fraxel laser treatment is a safe procedure that can give you the youthful skin you’ve been looking for. Inside the Salt Cave the air is heavily saturated with negative ions and essential minerals. The walls and floor are thickly coated with this miraculous mineral. You just sit back and relax as this breathtaking

atmosphere does the work for you. The salt laden air enters your respiratory system and naturally extracts positively charged impurities. You can call Brigitte or Kristine at 845-735-2610. One Friday every month there is a Girls Night In where yoga is done in the Salt

Cave. They also have two Chiropractors on the staff in their Wellness Spa. You can access their web site at www. innovativeesthetics.com. This is the only Salt Cave in Rockland! Find the essence of natural healing unique to Rockland County.

There’s something for everyone at Nyack Boot Camp

When Beth Chamberlin started Nyack BootCamp in 2013 her mission was to use her extraordinary training system to empower people by restoring their fitness, strength and self-confidence. What the Emmy-nominated former star of “Guiding Light” found was that her powerfully effective approach to strength and conditioning was doing much more than she realized possible and for a much wider range of client. At Nyack BootCamp, Beth employs the Russian kettlebell as her foundational tool for strength and conditioning. She was introduced to this ancient training device in 2007 by her husband, Dr. Peter Roy, a lifelong fitness enthusiast who takes part in the business as a trainer and sports nutrition/weight-loss consultant. Because of its unique but simple design the kettlebell requires a high energy expenditure when performing the exercises, and the movement patterns that Beth teaches demand that the entire body work in synergy throughout each exercise and the entire workout. The net result of this training system is an incredibly safe but demanding workout that produces fast results. Beth saw early on that her boot camp was helping her

clients get fit, strong and confident, just as she had hoped. But then she began to get reports of changes that she did not expect. First there was Dothlyn, who happily reported a restoration of her bone density so complete that her surprised physician discontinued her medication and instructed her to “keep on doing whatever it was that she was doing, because the medication could not have achieved those results by itself.”

And Dothlyn was not the only client to experience this change. Other clients have since reported similar improvements in their bone strength. So while other “golden girls” are settling for aqua-aerobics classes, Beth’s modified training for her older clientele is turning back time in a real-life way by restoring their ability to do, be and have a lifestyle much younger than their years. One January day in 2014 Peter got a call from the coach of the Nyack College Golf

Above: Beth Chamberlin and husband Dr. Peter Roy. They use the Russian kettlebell as their foundational tool for strength and conditioning.

Team. He was interested in creating a rigorous pre-season training program for his players. Peter put the team through their paces for six weeks using kettlebells, battling ropes, sandbags and a variety of other “vintage” training equipment that Nyack BootCamp uses to produce fabulous results. From a competitive perspective the results from the first tournament should have been unsatisfactory but the coach was thrilled.

It seems that Peter’s training “messed up their game” by building a level of strength, flexibility and athleticism that had every player hitting the ball far longer than they ever had before. That tournament went poorly, but once they adjusted to their newfound length and were able to choose the proper club they began playing better than ever. When MB came to her first boot camp training session she was nervous and un-

certain. Having been overweight most of her life she was now dealing with diagnoses of pre-diabetes, high cholesterol and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She had tried everything and was desperate to be healthy again. She stuck with Beth’s program and worked hard. Three months later her weight was down significantly along with her cholesterol and blood sugar. Even better, her ovarian cysts were shrinking and she was starting to look, move and act like a real athlete. Best of all, she felt great about herself and was having fun working out. One of the unique features of the Nyack BootCamp training system is the focus on foundational movement patterns. “Using these functional training movements, I can make anyone an athlete and I can make any athlete better at their sport,” says Beth. So Beth and Peter were not surprised when clients began reporting big improvements in their sports performance. Chris W shaved an astounding 10 minutes off of his previous best half-marathon time – an achievement he attributes to his training at Nyack BootCamp. Since Chris’s PR at least two other triathletes have reported personal best half-marathon times after training at Nyack BootCamp. Beth and Peter take great pride in helping their clients of all ages and stages achieve and maintain a high level of fitness, vitality and athleticism that allows them to achieve their “personal best.” Whether that is losing a few pounds, keeping up with the teenagers or grandkids, completing a Spartan Race or bringing your tennis game to the next level, there is truly Something For Everyone at Nyack BootCamp. Nyack BootCamp is located at 173 Main Street in Nyack, NY. Their group personal training classes are run by certified fitness training professionals and they offer the only Certified Spartan Race coaching in Rockland County. To learn more go to www.NyackBootCamp.com or call Beth at 845.558.0351.

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

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

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

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

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

Owner Jeff Weinberger.

You’ll keep coming back to the Double Tree Hotel in Nanuet Story: Tom Riley

The first choice of business travelers to Rockland County is The Double Tree By Hilton located at 425 Route 59 in Nanuet. The more you stay, the better it gets. When you sign up for HHonors you start earning points towards free nights. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying all the benefits of Silver, Gold and even Diamond status. General manager and owner Jeff Weinberger says: “We opened in 1992 as the Comfort Inn & Suites. It had formerly been the Sheraton Motor Inn. “We bought the property for my elderly parents, Sam and Barbara Weinberger. They were Holocaust survivors and they used it for a chicken farm. Then my dad built a Sheraton Inn in 1970. “It was a premier property at the time. It was leased to Prime Hospitality for 20 years. Then they handed the keys back to my parents. My brother, Stuart, my sister, Rhonda and I bought and restored it to its former glory as a Comfort Inn and doubled its size. We built 50 studio and two-room suites and four Bridal Suites - they had Jacuzzis. “Finally we became The Double Tree By

Above: The magnificent pool at the Double Tree Hotel. Below: the Windsor Grill lounge.

Above: One of the gorgeous bedrooms at the Double Tree Hotel. Left: It’s a perfect place for a wedding. Below: Check out the pool while you’re exercising.

Hilton, rebuilding 106 rooms in a major renovation. We now have state-of-the-art WiFi, HDTV plus Pay Per View. We rebuilt the Solaris Cafe offering the signature Double Tree Breakfast Buffet with proprietary muffins and everything baked fresh every morning. “A luxury brand architect J. Brice out of Boston and I hit it off and he did a world class design. We completely redecorated the entire property with new furnishings, wall treatments and window treatments. With our Sweet Dream Mattress Double Tree sells a good night’s sleep.” The hotel has 156 guest rooms and 50 studio suites. It also has a 7,000 square feet Meeting and Conference space. Jeff commented: “We do a great meeting business. We also hold weddings, Sweet Sixteen’s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and we have an outdoor wedding venue. “Our ballroom can hold 250 guests and we only cater one wedding at a time. Double Tree is a great brand, a luxury product. My brother Stuart, Rhonda and I are once again owners of a premier hotel. “We like working with Hilton and we diligently follow their standards and guidelines. My father is 99 and my mom 96 and every once and awhile he’ll sit in the hotel lobby and see what people say. Our hotel is truly a family affair.” The hotel has a beautiful indoor pool with a hot tub for 12. Jeff continued: “Our fitness center is by PreCor and everything is up to Hilton standards. We have a really nice lounge called the Windsor Grill where we serve great steaks and seafood. The steaks are hand-cut and nothing is precooked. “We want you to come back again and again so our prices are fair and reasonable. Our staff is always happy because we make sure they have all the resources they need to keep them smiling. We have a saying, ‘Treat your employees like family and the guests will feel the warmth.’ Several employees have been with us for over 20 years and some managers over 15 years.” Call the Double Tree at 845-623-6000 or email Jeff Weinberger, General Manager at Jeff.Weinberger@Hilton.com. You can access their web site at Nanuet.DoubleTree.com. Jeff is also Co-President of the Holocaust Museum at RCC.

Palisades Winter Farmers’ Market returns for eighth season

Housed in a charming schoolhouse built in 1870, the Palisades Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market returns for its eighth season on Saturday, January 16. At Rockland County’s first indoor farmers’ market, the cozy atmosphere harkens back to the day when people ate food that was grown by or near to them. They shopped as a community, meeting up with family and friends. They ate whole foods that were in season and they knew the people who grew their food. “For the eighth year, our mission is to continue this tradition for you today,” says Carol Baxter the Palisades Farmers’ Market coordinator. “We carefully select a wide variety of farmers’ and artisanal food producers so people will find everything they need to create delicious seasonal meals,” continues Baxter. “As always, we are delighted to bring the farms to the community during these winter months and to provide our farmers’ and vendors this winter market opportunity.” Returning this year is Pura Vida Fisheries. Captain Rick Lofstad Jr’s commercial fishing boats out of Hampton Bays, Long Island, line-fish in the Atlantic Ocean. The catch varies weekly; there is always at least ten varieties of fish offered: Swordfish, tuna, tile, scrod, ling, scup, fluke, flounder, hake, grey sole, squid, skate, monk, porgy and halibut just to name a few, along with clams, mussels, oysters and the crowd pleaser, sea scallops. “You can’t get fish fresher than this unless you catch it yourself,” states Baxter. “If you need to know how to prepare it, fishmonger Antonio is happy to share his recipes. We are grateful he makes the long trip to us every Saturday.” Cooperstown Cheese Company’s aged cheeses are made from the milk of grassfed Jersey and Swiss Brown cows. Two of

their cheeses were served at the 2008 White House Inaugural luncheon. Shoppers can bring home their White House Collection of Toma Celena and Jersey Girl Colby. Hearty winter root vegetables and green house greens are grown in the high tunnels and greenhouses of Do Re Me Farms. They also bring a selection of sprouts and a dozen varieties of mushrooms. Free range, grass-fed beef and pork, and chicken and eggs from Brookside Farm and on opening day, WoodsEdge Wools Farms will be

bringing yak meat and “warm as toast” scarves, gloves, boot liners, socks, baby items made from their alpaca wool as well as soaps and honey. Alternating vendors throughout the season are Nyack’s The Pie Lady & Son, Mortgage Apple Cakes, Balthazar Bakery and returning guest vendors are Bombay Emerald Chutney, Guyank Brand Hot sauce, Kontoulis Family Olive Oil, Om Champagne Tea and RonnyBrook Farm Dairy. Also, pestos, almond milk, jams and

Above: Alpaca scarves, gloves, hats, yarn and more from WoodsEdge Wool Farm. Lower left: Bob Sweitzer of Cooperstow Cheese Company. jellies, grains and much more. Grounded.Coffee Catering’s full service coffee bar serves fair-trade coffee and teas to enjoy at the cafe tables or to go by the bag. Opening day, January 16, and then the first Saturday of the month, Edge of Knife will sharpen your kitchen knives. Don’t have time to cook? Problem solved. Available will be prepared foods by Rockland Roots who specializes in locally sourced ingredients, Caribbean inspired soups, meals and kombucha from La Talaya and hearty ribs from NoCo Catering. The Palisades Indoor Farmers’ Market is located in the Palisades Community Center at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, NY and is open every Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm January 16 through May 21. To join the e-mail list for farmers’ market updates, e-mail PCC@PalisadesNY.com and visit their website to see the weekly list of vendors: www.palisadesfm.org.

Rockland Kitchens in Garnerville makes your dream kitchen a reality

Story/Photos: Tom Riley For 29 years, Rockland Kitchens located at 55 West Railroad Avenue in Garnerville has earned the trust and praise of Rockland County residents for their amazing record of designing and building kitchens that are functional and beautiful. Located in the heart of the Garner Arts & Industrial Center, the 3,300 square foot showroom is a mecca for customers and contractors specializing in complete kitchen remodeling and creative design ideas. Mike Nazer, the helpful owner, told us: “We are all about 100% customer satisfaction, that’s why we get a lot of referrals from happy homeowners. “In our showroom, you will find a large variety of kitchen cabinets displaying the latest trends. We have a wide range of door styles and finishes in addition to an array of exotic countertops and backsplashes that allow us to design and create your dream kitchen. “From our economy line to our custom line, we can create a quality design to fit any budget. Our professional staff will work closely with you from design to completion to ensure you a successful kitchen remodeling project. “In our Design Center, we are equipped to provide, plan and coordinate all aspects

Left: Darlene Spong, the project manager, will see you through from design to completion. Above: The huge showroom and design center beckons customers from all over Rockland and New Jersey.

of your kitchen project to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, backsplashes and paint. Darlene Spong, our Project Coordinator, will organize all aspects of the project such as scheduling and materials needed. Mike added: “Whether you are looking for kitchen cabinetry or kitchen contracting

services, come to our showroom and you can see everything on-site that you need to make the kitchen of your dreams. “At Rockland Kitchens, you can coordinate your color schemes and choose from a variety of kitchen cabinetry, wood and tile floors, backsplash tiles and countertops. The countertops come in quartz,

granite, concrete or glass. We will do everything from design to completion. “We do the complete demolition to maximize space, moving walls, installing headers, windows, doors and sheet rock. We’ll do the flooring installation, expert cabinet installation and we have licensed plumbers and electricians. We are Home Improvement licensed and we are fully insured.” Mike is a designer with an artist’s sensibility and he wanted to find a way for his clients to incorporate fine art into their kitchen designs. He held a competition among artists to create fine art and original designs on functional cabinet doors. Some of that artwork can be seen in his showroom. Kitchen cabinetry on display includes Medallion as well as a variety of others. There are granite, CaesarStone, Cambria, stainless steel and laminate countertops on display as well. Accessories such as sinks, faucets, and hardware, lighting and cabinet organizers can be found too. Furniture on display includes wall units, entertainment centers, bookcases and home office. Rockland Kitchens offers free design, free estimates and free kitchen remodeling consultations. Rockland Kitchens offers efficiency and style at affordable prices! Call Mike or Darlene at 845-429-6700 or email them at sales@RocklandKitchens.com. You can access their web site at www.RocklandKitchens.com.

Sorce Funeral Home in West Nyack is family owned and a community treasure

Story/Photos: Tom Riley When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know and trust your funeral director. For over 40 years Sorce Funeral Home in West Nyack has been involved in the community and those personal relationships allow them to provide individualized, sensitive service your family deserves. Melissa Sorce-DeNicola told us: “My dad was really involved in the community. He was past president and treasurer of the West Nyack Fire Department and Past President of the West Nyack Rotary and he also was a Paul Harris Fellow, a significant Rotary member who gives back to his community. “I’ve followed in his footsteps, I’m also a Past President and Paul Harris Fellow and my husband, John is a Paul Harris Fellow of Nanuet and a volunteer fireman and Fire Commissioner.” Joseph Sorce added: “My dad was also past president of the Sons of Italy, Rockland Lodge and I’m a member of the Sons of Italy. “My Dad loved being a funeral director and to this day many members of the com-

One of the tasteful funeral chapels.

A wide variety of caskets are available to the public. munity come up to us and say, ‘He took care of our family.’ “I remember after getting my license, dad would peek over my shoulder and say, ‘Give them the limousine, don’t charge for that.’ “When we had the state contract for Letchworth Village, dad would walk with the patients and he’d embrace them and he’d always be very generous to them. It

was the relationships I remember most. “He was always giving. He believed that everyone had the right to be buried with dignity. “That sense of obligation and involvement in the community still lives on with us. My dad past away in August and my mom died two years ago.” Melissa received her funeral director’s license in 1987, Joseph in 1988 and Melis-

From left: The licensed funeral directors at Sorce Funeral Home, John A. DeNicola, Diana Hartt, Melissa A. Sorce-DeNicola and Joseph P. Sorce sa’s husband, John in 1987. Diana Hartt who has joined them received her license in 2012. Melissa commented: “Today, lots of funeral homes are corporate owned and answer to a board of directors. We answer to the community. “We talk to each other. We don’t have contests. We pay our taxes here. We serve all faiths and there are no commissions to sell caskets.” Diana added: “I like working for family owned funeral homes, they are more honest.” Melissa continued: “There is a need to be an educated consumer. There are traditional funerals and cremation. Cremation can still be traditional with a viewing and church service. People can buy their monuments here and the inscriptions. We give a 10% Discount to Veterans and First Responders. We work with veterans here in the County and with Jerry Donnellan. When it comes to Veterans we do

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

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Dr. Mariliza LaCap, Invisalign and cosmetic dentist, and Dr. Darren W. Tong, DDS, have both been creating beautiful smiles through exceptional care for over 23 years. Mariliza and Darren first met in dental school at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. Both graduated in the top 10% of their class and received extra training in cosmetic dentistry at New York University Dental School. Dr. LaCap was featured on CBS TV

Medical Show for Invisalign. Both are best selling authors. One of their books is called, “Inside Job, World’s Leading Dental Experts Reveal: The Secrets To Total Body Health from the Inside Out!” Dr. LaCap told us: “We offer state-ofthe-art dentistry with old fashioned service. Our individualized care will meet your needs, budget and goals. “We bring you the latest technology combined with a Smile Team who will always give 110%, giving your family an exceptional dental experience that is second-to-none. “We have five children of our own, ages 8-21 years so we know what you want and need from a dentist for your family.” Dr. Tong has perfected painless injections because they don’t want anybody to be afraid. They are an Elite Provider of

Invisalign, offer a health savings plan and work with most insurances. As part of their vision to help as many people as possible with their dental care, they hand picked associate, Dr. Timothy MacLaga, aka, Dr. Mac! He completed his General Practice Residency at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, where he became proficient in extractions and endodontics. When Dr. Mac is not improving the dental health of those around him, he occupies his time with a multitude of hobbies. He is a true Renaissance man. When you are in the office, ask him about the beer he is brewing in his backyard or the meal he is preparing for his lovely wife, Jenna and new born baby boy, Ethan. Dr. Tong says, “We’ve been blessed and we believe in giving back to the community.

Above: The Smile team jumps for joy every time they can help one of their patients. Below Dr. Tong, Dr. LaCap and Dr. Timothy MacLaga.

“On Friday, February 12, we do Dentistry From The Heart and Give Kids A Smile for both children and adults free of charge who are unable to afford dental care. We’ve been doing it for nine years now.” They also give free dentistry to veterans on Veteran’s Day, buy back candy from families to donate to the troops overseas and offer discounted dentistry when people donate to breast cancer awareness, to name a few. Dr. LaCap added: “What makes us different from other dental offices is we guarantee our workmanship, that you’ll be seen on time and will give you your money back if you are unsatisfied. We want to be your family’s dentist. “We offer a wide array of services from routine dental treatments to cosmetic smile

enhancements. “Dr. Tong, Dr. Timothy MacLaga and I educate each patient on the importance of preventative dentistry as well as the relationship their oral health has totheir overall health.” Diane L. had this to say about her experience at Smile More Dentistry: “I knew that the time had come to invest in myself! Dr. Tong is an excellent dentist and now my smile looks perfect! The staff was extremely efficient, warm and caring. They made me feel comfortable and confident in my choice to be their patient! I continue to receive compliments on my beautiful smile and my self-confidence has risen to a higher level. Thank you Smile More Dentistry, you all made my dental experience outstanding!!!!!”

George V. had this to say: “I’m 35 yearsold and no one in my life has ever told me I had a nice smile, until today. You guys area class act -- and I have been recommendingyou to all my friends. I felt so comfortable during my entire treatment. Thanks to the great work you did, I can pursue my new career in confidence.” Dr. LaCap said, “We want to be your dentists and we are willing to give away free and discounted dental care just so you can get to know us and give us a try.” Here is what they can offer you as a new patient: “FREE” Get-Acquainted Special: Exam, Necessary X-Rays & Consultation ($330 value) $89 Cleaning ($125 value) FREE Second Opinions ($225 value) Also, after you go in for an appointment by February 29, 2016, they will give you a free Take Home Whitening Kit ($199 value) • Smile More Dentistry, 140 Oak Tree Road, Tappan. 845-359-1763. www.SmileMoreDentist.com Their Bergenfield office is located at 19 Legion Drive, Bergenfield, NJ. You can call them at 201-384-2425. To learn more about their exciting new service: How to Straighten Your Teeth in ½ The Normal Time, go to their informational article in this magazine on Page 63.

These angelic looking youngsters were performing in the St. Catharineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Christmas Pageant in Blauvelt last month.

YMCA holds memorable Night of MAGIC

The Rockland County YMCA recently held its Night of MAGIC with 140 people assembling at the Nyack Seaport to honor outstanding citizens and raise funds to support YMCA youth programs. The Hon. Linda Christopher, Chairperson of the YMCA Board of Directors said, “ We’re very proud to recognize our honorees for Making A Genuine Impact on Children through their exemplary service to youth organizations such as the YMCA.” The Hon. Patricia Zippilli, Commissioner of Jurors for Rockland County, received the Distinguished Service Award. She resides in West Haverstraw with her family and is an active member of her community, the North Rockland Rotary Club, and St. Peters Roman Catholic Church. As a member of the YMCA Board of Directors she also serves on the Children’s Center at the Family Court Advisory Committee and the North Rockland YMCA Development Committee. She is a strong advocate for YMCA and enjoys spreading the good news about the YMCAs many programs and events, and planning ways to expand programs in the North Rockland Community. Annmarie and Bob Uhl received the Service to Youth Award for their commitment to youth development and education. They live in Blauvelt with their sons Andrew, Mattthew, and Ryan who are scholar athletes. Annmarie is an educator and has served as a leader as President of the South Orangetown Board of Education, Chairwoman of the Orangetown Recreation Committee and the YMCA Board of Directors. Bob is a Partner at Deloitte and Touche, LLP and shares his expertise with Jawonio as the

Night of MAGIC Honorees: (l to r) Chuck Maze, Hon. Patricia Zippilli, Rita Harvey and Neil Berg, Annmarie and Robert Uhl, Hon Linda Christopher.

Hon. Patricia Zippilli surrounded by family and friends at Night of MAGIC Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, and is a member of the Finance Committee for the South Orangetown School District. He has coached youth sports and is a supporter of YMCA youth programs. Rita Harvey and Neil Berg received the Community Service Award. They reside in Upper Nyack with their son Lucas David Berg who participated in the YMCA

swimming program. Rita has performed in several leading roles in Broadway musicals and operas, as well as regional productions. Neil is a composer, lyricist, and producer of musical productions, On Broadway and Off-Broadway, and across the nation. He is the creator and co-producer of “Neil Bergs 100 years of Broadway”. Together

Annmarie & Bob Uhl with their family and friends

Rita Harvey and Neil Berg seated with their son Lucas David Berg and their friends. they have performed in many concerts and productions to benefit local charities, including the YMCA. Some of the highlights of the evening were the magnificent performance of songs by Rita Harvey and the successful live auction conducted by Howard Hellman. According to Chuck Maze, CEO of the YMCA, “ The Night of MAGIC raised more than $20,000 thanks to our honorees who generated a great deal of support and the continued support from so many of our YMCA donors, businesses, committee members and friends.” The net proceeds from the Night of MAGIC will benefit YMCA programs including the Children’s Center at the Family Court; Y’s Beginnings Pre School, Y After School Programs; YMCA Youth & Government Programs, YMCA Teen Programs, and Youth Scholarships for children from low income families. Photos: Bob Wallace Photography.

Legendary florists Dykstra and Schweizer merge to create a floral powerhouse

Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse of Spring Valley and their staff will be merging with Schweizer Florist of Pearl River. Both MariEllyn Dykstra Donnellan and Chris Kormusis look forward to the merger and the new opportunities this will create for their family businesses. The move will be official as of January 1, when all computers, phone systems, refrigerators and a new showroom will be in place to better serve the community. The building and signs will be changed to read Schweizer & Dykstra Beautiful Flowers. Schweizer & Dykstra will both share Schweizer’s present building located at 165 North Middletown Road in Pearl River. MariEllyn told us: “We look forward to serving the floral needs of the entire community - and are excited to meet new friends as we move less than three miles away. With over 250 years of combined floral experience- Chris, myself and our valuable employees will be the premier florist in Rockland County.” Dykstra’s phone Numbers will be trans-

Dykstra Florist as it looked before 1960.

Above: MariEllyn Dykstra Donnellan’s parents, Al and Marilynn, when they started. Below: Ducks, the Dykstra family’s shop dog and one of the “Dykstra Divas” as they are affectionately named.

ferred to Pearl River, so don’t be afraid that you won’t be able to find them over the phone. The same employees of Dykstras will be answering those phones and creat-

ing floral arrangements that their customers have loved for over 55 years. Likewise, Schweizer is excited to introduce their customers to the Dykstra crew.

The new team - MariEllyn Dykstra Donnellan, of Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse, with Chris Kormusis of Schweizer Florist.

Above: How the new Schweizer & Dykstra building will look. Left: Long-time employees at Dykstra Florist - Caryl Conklin (left) and Kim Meissner looking over a corporate order.

The 2 flower shops expect a much larger walk in clientele and are ready for the increased business. Like Dykstra Florist, Schweizerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is also celebrating 55 years in

Schweizer & Dykstra

business. Both Flower Shops were incorporated in 1960- so they have a very long list of customers that span throughout the nation. For those of you who are old time Rockland residents. you may remember the history of these two flower shops. Schweizer used to own greenhouses on the Pfizer site and Route 304. When Route 304 was built, the greenhouses were destroyed in order to make way for the new highway. Their present location became their home - with Chris’ uncle – Gus Pappas, owning the business. Dykstra’s Florist (Abe Stevens and Sons) started out on Route 45 as a grower’s greenhouse as well. From the late 1800’s, both greenhouse locations sold their fresh flowers throughout Rockland Countyv- as well as in New York City. Al and Marilynn Dykstra purchased the property and greenhouses in Spring Valley in 1960 and started a retail floral business. Their children - Scott, MariEllyn and Lynn - worked in the business from a very young age. Both Al Dykstra and Gus Pappas were good friends and fellow Rotarians. It seems most fitting that these two flower shops are now joining forces. Chris and MariEllyn, both 53 years old, have plenty of energy and passion for the business. They are both Rotarians and each served as past presidents of Pearl River and Spring Valley Rotary Clubs. They are well known for their helping not-for-profits, Hospitals, food pantries, schools and many community organizations. Both families have streets named after them - one in Nanuet and the other in Monsey. Chris is a third generation florist while MariEllyn is a second generation florist. Chris Kormusis told us: “At a time when

Last month’s favorite wedding bouquet at Lyndhurst Castle. the internet is taking control of the consumer, we are finding that they are coming back and looking for the small flower business in their community. “Many internet sites deceive their flower buyers by claiming they are ‘local’ when they’re not. Then, after the customer places their order to a phone operator - who knows nothing about flowers - they are slammed with an additional $20 service

charge. “We know our flowers and plants. We make everything to order and create that perfect gift that the customer described to us. “We want to ‘Wow’ our customers. Our family names have served us well and our flowers have stood the test of time.” Dykstras and Schweizers are two of the oldest and largest florists in Rockland

Another of their favorite bridal bouquets. Schweizer and Dykstra have over 40 which got five-star reviews on the Wedding Wire website. County and have the buying power to offer varieties of flowers and colors that most florists cannot keep in stock. In addition, because these two are so large and busy - their flowers are absolutely fresh. A Rose is not a Rose…and while some may purchase roses at a supermarket or farm stand - buying roses from Schweizer & Dykstra ensures that you will receive quality flowers that not only last a few

days - but up to two weeks. Add same day delivery and the customer will learn that these two familiar family names will guarantee quality and service that is second to none. Caryl Conklin, the Design Manager at Dykstra’s for 40 years, and Kim Meisner, Customer Relations Manager, went a step further. They are excited about the movebut add that small family businesses know

their customers and community the best. Caryl said: “We love nature and we love to see things that are grown with love, just like a family. “We don’t sell just flowers and plants we give you our hearts in a flower arrangement. We sell art and creativity and hope our vision makes you smile! “When you come here to our familysometimes you really are coming for a hug for yourself and flowers for a friend” Mia Clark, Design Manager from Schweizer Florist. is very happy about the merge and is looking forward to exchanging new ideas and techniques. She said: “Both shops do things differently and the merge will allow us to learn from one other. I think this is great and I want to learn and can’t wait to teach as well. “I love my job. I love speaking with our customers and creating the perfect floral gift. I pay attention to detail and my customers know….Just leave it up to Mia - and they are thrilled. “Realizing what the customer wants and making it myself is so gratifying…..there’s nothing better “. You can contact Dykstra Florist at 845356-0112 or their email at loveforflowers1@aol.com. Their website is www.dykstraflorist.com. You can contact Schweizer Florist at 845-735-4079 or their email at schweizerflorist@verizon.net . Their website is www.schweizerflorist.com

The Lorenz and Castelli families, from Lake Carmen, enjoyed lunch at Gilligans in Pomona with friends.

West Haverstraw Senior Citizens Club went to Newport, RI, and Mystic, Ct.

Joanne and Pat Molnar, from Valley Cottage, were on a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean.

Semo Sennas and Fran Sennas (holding Rivertown) with Ed and Suzanne Grant, all from the Nyacks at the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona

Douglas Caulk, Jenni Caulk and Charleen enjoy a dinner cruise in St. Maarten. Douglas and Charleen are from Nanuet. Jennis is from Suffern.

Nick and Loretta McCauley, of South Nyack, enjoy a visit to Bratislava, Slovakia.

The Natale-Degiso family had a wonderful reunion at Platzl Brau Haus. Yes, that is Rivertown on the left.

Left: Tanya Drake and Jay Rosenstein, of Haverstraw, were at the Ta Prohm temple at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. It was the setting for scenes from Angelina Jolieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tomb Raider. Above: Christopher Sherwood and Marjorie Morgan-Sherwood, Ray Morgan and Karen Morgan, of New Windsor and Blooming Grove, NY, underneath the Spanish Arch in Galway.

Rivertown Exchange celebrates the Holidays at the Brickhouse

Mona Cushnie-Walker poses with the delicious birthday cake she created for Rivertown’s Candice Boyle.

Rivertown Exchange’s latest networking party was at the exciting new Brickhouse bar and restaurant in Nyack. It was Holiday season and a big crowd showed up and had some wonderful food, including delicious sliders. Highlight of the night was celebrating the birthday of Rivertown’s own interior designer Candice Boyle. A magnificent cake was specially created by Mona Cushnie-Walker, of Bake My Cake. Next month’s Rivertown Exchange will be at Sheeran’s Restaurant and Pub, 337 N. Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cove. (845) 4296190. So come and see what North Rockland has to offer. The date: Wednesday, January 13, from 5.30 to 7.30. Photos: Arnold Roufa MD

Left: Oswald Boncoeur and Benita Bryant looked very elegant at the Brickhouse. Above: Ben Franklin (aka Jack Sherry) chatted with realtor Gary Blankfort, of William Raveis Baer & McIntosh.

The sliders were a special highlight at the Brickhouse in Nyack.

Drink your way to better health in 2016

For the first few weeks of the New Year we’re bombarded with ideas for healthy eating and exercise regimes. It can be a little overwhelming trying to live up to our impossible resolutions, made hastily after one too many glasses of bubbly, or attempting to stick to an unrealistic workout program. Before long it all comes tumbling down and by the end of January we find ourselves back at square one. I propose something a little more gentle and straightforward - and much more effective. Small changes that you can actually stick with and build upon are much more likely to put you on a permanent path to a healthier lifestyle. These drinks are a perfect example. I promise you’ll feel better the instant you start sipping them. Try swapping one of these drinks for another cup of coffee or another glass of wine or whatever happens to be your particular nemesis. The secret to enjoying a fabulous smoothie is tweaking it to your specifications. Play

Above: A Glass of Sunshine Smoothie. Below: Good Morning Green Smoothie.

around experimenting with amounts of the ingredients and maybe adding in a few different ones to find your favorite. The following are blueprints to get you going, they’re chock full of goodness and will do your body good. Happy New Year. Lemon Ginger Detox Tea. Lemons have long been known for their strong antibacterial, antiviral, liver cleans-

ing, alkalizing and immune-boosting powers. Aromatic and pungent ginger is a wonderful digestive aid, studies have shown it has the ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds while soothing the stomach at the same time. All that in a cup of tea! 1 cup of boiling water 3 slices of lemon 2-3 slices of fresh, peeled ginger root (if

Left: Chocolate Cherry Power Smoothie. Below: Lemon Ginger Detox Tea.

enjoy the goodness, A Glass of Sunshine Smoothie. Had enough of the winter cold? The pineapple, coconut milk, honey, vanilla and turmeric will make you feel like the sun has just come out! ½ cup frozen pineapple 1 frozen banana 8 oz coconut milk 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ avocado 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon protein powder Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Grate a little nutmeg over the top if desired. Sip and enjoy the sunshine. you prefer a stronger ginger taste grate the root into the cup) a pinch of cinnamon raw honey to taste (optional) Place the lemon slices, ginger, cinnamon and honey if using, in a cup, pour over boiling water and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking. Sip and enjoy the benefits of alkalized blood and a cleansed liver. Good Morning Green Smoothie. Smoothies provide a wonderful nutritional bang for the buck. There is SO much goodness in this glass of green, I promise

it tastes good too. Hemp seeds, chia seeds, spirilina, maca, protein powder and cacoa can all be found at health food stores. 1 frozen banana (without the peel!) ½ cup fresh kale 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 2 teaspoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon spirilina powder or granules ½ an avocado 1 tablespoon protein powder 8 oz non dairy or regular milk Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and

Chocolate Cherry Power Smoothie. ½ cup frozen cherries 1 frozen banana 1 tablespoon raw cacoa powder 1 -2 teaspoons maple syrup – optional to taste 8 oz non dairy or regular milk ½ avocado ½ cup fresh kale 1 tablespoon protein powder 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional) fff Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz – sip and enjoy!

The truth shall set you free - or make you poor

Before I start, let me say I try to steer clear of discussing politics, religion or personal preference with clients and friends. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and we are all right and we are all wrong. With that said, I’ve got a couple of thoughts. With the elections still almost a year away, the mud has been slinging as well as claims, promises, predictions, and sometimes outlandish and impossible claims. Our country is seriously in need of a revamp, and it seems the 15 or so candidates all have their vision of how to do it. Some it seems, are a bit more vocal than others and I’d like to talk a bit about that issue, and how it relates to you. I read about two hours a day in the morning before the market opens - research mostly, but also politics and news of the day. What I find particularly fascinating is the fact checking people - those who listen to the politicians statements and claims and research what they say and publish “the truth.” One New York candidate who is a prominent businessman with orange hair (who shall remain nameless!), according to fact checkers, has been researched and found that 60% of his statements and claims are absolutely false. The same is true for most of the candidates to various extents- things that come out in their

stumping has led to falsehoods and hedging…making stuff up to look good, with not a shred of truth to it. With that said, I began to think of how this relates to ourselves, and how we manage money. How much of what we tell ourselves is true and we believe, and how much of what we tell ourselves would be nixed by fact checkers? Let’s talk retirement. It’s easy to say “I’m not worried…I’m putting money into my 401(k) or IRA or other savings vehicles, and I’m sure I’m going to retire just fine and comfortably.” Really? How would you know if you have not done an in-depth analysis of your current style and expense of living, and done extensive projections to determine hypothetically how much it would cost a year in retirement? Have you taken the amortization of your mortgage or inflation into account? How about the ridiculous amount of property taxes we pay in this area, or the more ridiculous raises each year. Then there’s health insurance: the average

person pays about $1000 a month per person, and for the last two years, got raised about 15% a year…and who knows from year to year going forward? All this from a simple statement the fact checkers would be all over. Let’s talk estate planning. 4 out of 5 new clients we meet have no estate plan, and no legal documents such as a will, power of attorney living will or health care proxy. The reply: “my kids will know what to do.” The fact is, without proper estate planning, all you’re leaving to your kids is a big mess. In comes the attorney’s, courts, time, money…you get the idea. Fact check - if you don’t have your house legally in order, anyone can lay claim to anything you own. It doesn’t necessarily mean they will get it, but in today’s litigious society, anyone can sue you for anything. So, don’t think because you had a talk with your family it will come to be…if it’s not in writing, it doesn’t legally mean a thing. I’ve had the agonizing displeasure of helping to settle estates with no documents: it’s an absolute mess. Let’s talk family. There’s nothing that will split up a family more than a bunch of money left with no instructions. Leaving a disproportionate amount to different children will surely create a bad situation for your kids. Disagreements and fighting means you left a mechanism for your kids to stop talking to each other- sometimes for life. The same applies to jewelry, cars, and anything of value that one child feels slighted against the others depending on how you set up your bequests to your heirs. Give great thought to how and who you leave things to: and do yourself a favor- talk to your kids. Don’t leave a surprise or think by keeping it a secret you will accomplish anything other than bad blood. Take care of it now, while you cannot later, when you have no input. So, don’t think that fact checking only applies to public folks or politicians. It very much applies to you too- so do yourself a favor, and don’t give them anything to find false…it will only come back to bite you in the bum in the end. A belated Happy New Year to all my readers - may it be healthy, wealthy and include a whole lot of fun! Neal A. Deutsch is a Certified Financial Planner TM & Registered Securities Principal, offering securities through First Allied Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Neal is President of Chestnut Investment Group in Suffern, NY, helping people with financial planning since 1984. Please feel free to call Neal at 845.369.0016 or email him with your questions at neald@chestnutinvestment.com. Visit his website at www.chestnutinvestment. com

We decided to take advantage of the post Thanksgiving lull to take a four day break visiting South and North Carolina. We chose Asheville NC after hearing all kinds of accolades about the food/wine/beer culture that has taken root. Asheville also happens to be the site of the largest private home built in America – The Biltmore Estate. This grand house has 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 65 fireplaces. The extensive grounds were designed by Frederic Law Olmsted of Central Park NYC fame. The entire estate is just magnificent. The original owner was George Vanderbilt, a grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who oversaw the six years of construction it took to completion of this project in 1895. So, you might ask, what’s this got to do with wine? As it turns out George’s grandson William Cecil decided to become an active manager of the property in 1960. An avid wine collector he was convinced that fine wine could be produced at Biltmore. In his words “…we have a river, we have a chateau, we have the land, but we have no vineyard”. In 1971 the first vines were planted. They were an assortment of French-American hybrids. This was not successful by any measure but Mr. Cecil did not give up. By the mid 1970’s, through his European travels, he had connected with the French master winemaker Philippe Jourdain. He convinced the Frenchman to observe and lend his expertise to the Biltmore wine project. Lots of experimentation, trial and error, years of hard work and finally Biltmore Winery was opened to the public in 1985. Philippe Jourdain retired in 1995 and was succeeded by Bernard Delille. In 1999, Sharon Fenchak joined the team and became a full winemaker in 2003. The commitment to producing top quality wine is evident throughout the Biltmore Winery’s various Collections of wine. Ranging from the easy going Century Collection to the finest wines in the Antler Village Collection made from only the best harvests, there is something for everyone. We were most interested in the sparkling Collection comprised of six wines all produced using the méthode champenoise. This is the way all true French Champagne is made and produces the finest bubbles as opposed to the charmat method of injecting CO2 into vats of wine. Our guide Sabine escorted our party of five, giving a thorough tour of the sparkling wine facilities. At the end of our tour came the best part – the tasting of course. We proceeded to taste through all six of Biltmore’s sparkling wines. We started with the Chateau Reserve 2011 Blanc de Blancs North Carolina. What an amazing surprise! This sparkler is 100% North Carolina Chardonnay, nice and dry at .7% residual sugar with tons of fine, tiny bubbles. Our tasting included a Blanc de Blancs made of 100% California Chardonnay, a Brut 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay all California fruit. We ended with two sweeter styles, Celebration Extra Brut and Pas De Deux Sparkling Moscato at 1.9 and 2.5 residual sugar respectively. Biltmore sparkling wines opened our eyes to the endless possibilities when you combine knowledge and passion. A true success story – 100% delicious!!

• Nyack Wine Cellar, 43 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-3533146. www.nyackwinecellar.com.

Happy New Year! Happy New Year? We hope. As I write this we have just witnessed yet another tragedy involving yet another shooting, this time in California. My New Years Resolution is to sign whatever petition is out there that demands that we actually DO something, instead of watching the same insanity over and over again. That said, we also can’t let this dictate how we look forward to the rest of the year, and since January 1st marks new beginnings for many, let us therefore begin by supporting our mental health, which is directly related to our physical health. The World Health Organization defines “health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The WHO states that “there is no health without mental health.” I agree. Mental states can change body biochemistry, and biochemistry changes mental states, I state, as in raised cortisol increasing anxiety at the very least. I tell my patients who are getting depressed about the craziness around them, or who are not clinically depressed but situationally affected affecting their affect, exercise is a very cheap way to begin. Put down that bagel and get outside where the sunshine can make it all better especially if you grab a buddy and go. What do awful situations which feel beyond our control do to us physically? It raises cortisol levels. Why Dr. Jo, Chiropractor, does that matter and what is cortisol anyway? Well, readers of mine, let’s look at that, and what happens when there is too much, Midge. Cortisol is named for the part of us that it’s made in, namely the cortex of the adrenal glands, which sit like little hats on top of the kidneys. Taken to extremes, high cortisol can cause Cushings syndrome, an abnormal condition where the adrenals make too much. Our brain’s hypothalamus controls the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland using an intermediary step I won’t go into so you don’t snooze through this. Cortisol’s good functions are many, but when it is in excess, it suppresses the immune system by interfering with the production of T-cells, and increases blood sugar by breaking down protein and fat to make glucose in the liver in response to stress. And it fights insulin and inhibits the use of it in the body. Not good for diabetics. It also decreases bone formation. How? It inhibits the loss of sodium, and that can lead to a loss of potassium, which increases bone loss, AND it also can reduce calcium absorption in the intestine, and who needs that? No one I know. Cortisol also suppresses inflammation. When tissues swell up pressing on your nerves, Nelly, cortisol tells the body “don’t do anything”. We make more cortisol in the morning, less at night when we schlep to sleep Sydney. Interestingly, those who are dealing with ADHD, autism or Asberger’s syndrome may have differing

cortisol levels. Skin wrinkles? Little wrinkled rats found out when given cortisol in their cocktails, that the amount of cortisol-induced damage of the collagen in skin is 10 times greater than in any other tissue. That alone can make folks get all worked up about calming down, and the rats weren’t happy either. High cortisol can stimulate hunger by increasing stomach acid. What else? Long term exposure to cortisol can damage the hippocampus, which you may remember is involved with learning and memory. If levels are abnormal, it can be a factor involved in fertility problems until levels are normalized which can work for some. Is there more? There is always more, but now that we know what it does when in excess, let’s get started on reducing cortisol. How? First we have to know what raises it besides stress and severe trauma. Here’s the list: Sleep deprivation, too much caffeine, and very very intense exercise after all that coffee and no sleep is a factor. Then there’s commuting, depending on the length and difficulty. Under some circumstances certain oral contraceptives MAY increase cortisol. And here is something I’ve talked to my postmenopausal patients about repeatedly, both low estrogen (causing sleep deprivation) and low MELATONIN, Tony (remember that article?) can cause increased cortisol. Fat generates cortisol. All this does not make for a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! So, what does Dr. Jo use to help her patients reduce cortisol? Dr. Jo’s O’s, for one, (shameless plug) which is my Omega 3 fatty acid, helps, and it also counteracts too many omega 6’s that can interfere with interleukin (immune system) synthesis. Black tea, and vitamin c is useful. After aerobic activity, magnesium helps, but most of the time I have patients take that at night as it’s a factor in melatonin synthesis, not to mention the 300 other ways it helps the body. Many people are low in this mineral, especially those dealing with heart problems and diabetes. There are adaptive herbs that can help as well, but SHOULD BE prescribed by a Health Care Practitioner licensed to diagnose so you’re not combining meds with herbs in a dangerous way. Of course we know that things people do naturally, laughing, having sex, massage, and listening to music helps. Laughing with, not at

your partner, and having sex to music covers it all. Preferably in the woods where we can’t hear or see you. But doing all that may not be enough if you don’t get some exercise, so hike first. There is a connection. We’ve seen that too much fat can cause diabetes, can increase cortisol, but to get weight down and KEEP it down, exercise is crucial. Don’t believe that just losing weight without exercise is healthy, though it’s better than being fat. See how long it stays off without exercise, and you’ll want your money back, if you remember who you gave it to. Why? When you exercise your above mentioned hippocampus actually ENLARGES, making learning and remembering easier; more possible. “High school students scored better on high-attention tasks after doing 10 minutes of a complicated fitness routine compared to 10 minutes of regular activity”. (Those who hadn’t exercised at all scored the worst.) And, “inactive men who were genetically prone to Alzheimer’s were four times more likely to develop the disease than those who carried the trait but worked out regularly”! And another thing for the women readers this time: “just six weeks of bicycling or weight training eased the symptoms of women suffering from anxiety disorder. AND, other “ stressedout women who exercised vigorously for an average of 45 minutes over a three-day period had cells that showed fewer signs of aging compared to women who were stressed and inactive! So you can lose weight without excercise and look a little baggy Babs, but you may not be happy, or help longevity either. And because you knew I would go there : “Researchers who completed similar studies in mice using an exercise wheel found that letting them run when and as often as the mice wanted yielded the strongest reduction in the symptoms of anxiety. “ So the little things saved tons of money on therapy, and now they’re in Target looking for smaller sweat pants. Happy New Year to all of you, and I hope you get out there to the many places we are so lucky to have in the Hudson Valley area, which are free and beautiful. Enjoy! www.GoDrJo.com Dis is da disclaimer Doobie:The claims made in this article have not been evaluated by any regulatory health authority and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease, which is good considering the subject. Are you really reading this? Go get a job! Or a cup of coffee. The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. Don’t ask me unless you make an appointment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any stopping any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. This information is not meant to treat prevent or cure disease. Go have a cuppa and relax already!

Blauvelt Free Library

ADULT PROGRAMS Classic Movie | Tuesday, January 12, 12 pm. Paul Kaufman introduces a free screening of “Rear Window” , the classic Hitchcock thriller starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Wendell Corey (and an early performance by a peroxided Raymond Burr as the bad guy). Coffee and tea are provided, and Linda Kaufman brings tasty baked sweets. Book Chat | Wednesday, January 20 at 7 pm (new time). Educator, Evelyn Murphy presents a lively discussion of a popular book on the third Wednesday of every month. This time, the group will consider “Housekeeping” by Marilyn Robinson, with guest presenter, Judy Pocalyko. Books are available at the library circulation desk. Call Evelyn at 845-480-4165 to register. A Website for a Small Business | Thursday, January 21 | Wednesday, February 24 at 7 pm. Learn free and low-cost ways to build a website using Weebly to launch a small online business. Charlie Boone will demonstrate how a website is developed and describe features available to users. Video and animation options will also be covered. Free. Register at 845 359-2811. Meeting of the Board of Trustees | Tuesday, January 26, 7 pm. The monthly meeting of the library’s board is open to the public, and includes time for questions and comments at the beginning and end of each session. Defensive Driving Class with Ian Prastien | Wednesday and Thursday, February 17 + 18, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Consecutive 3 hour evening classes with Rockland’s most entertaining safe driving instructor can qualify you for up to 10% reduction on auto insurance premiums with your carrier. NYS drivers license and learning permit holders only (bring document). $23 cash or check to Ian Prastien. Call 845-359-2811 to register. Empire Safety Inc. (not an AARP course). YOUTH PROGRAMS Twist ‘n’ Shout Toddler Time | Wednesdays, 10:15 am or 11:15 am | January 6 – 24. Join Marybeth for stories, puppet play, songs and movement. Registration required at 845 359-2811. StoryCraft | Every Wednesday + Thursday from January 6 to February 24, 2 - 3 pm. Join Janet and Dolores for stories, puppets, songs, and a craft. Ages 2 ½ to 5, in the Children’s Room. CheckMates Chess Club | Wednesday, January 13 at 4:30 pm. Bring your brainpower! We’ll provide the chessboard and pieces. Ages 7 and up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Legomania Lego Club | Thursday, January 14, 4:15 – 5 pm. Bring your own Legos, or use ours. Any Lego donations are welcome. Ages 6 + up. Meets in the Children’s Room. Moovie and Poopcorn | Monday, January 18,

The Guide 3 - 4:35 pm. “Minions” (PG) 91 min. Ages 5 + up. Popcorn, too! Chicken Dance Accordion Craze | Thursday, January 21, 4:30 pm. Make a chicken hat and learn the chicken dance with Janet. Ages 6 – 9. Must register at 845-359-2811. Read to Lola + Paco | Monday, January 25, 4:15 – 5:15 pm. Therapy Dogs Lola and Paco love to hear kids read. Register for one of eight, 15-minute sessions at 845-359-2811. Grades K – 5. T*A*W*K* Teens at Work Klub | Tuesday, January 26, 4 pm. Our Teen Advisory Board meets to help plan programs, order media and earn Community Service hours. Grades 6 through 12. Valentines for Veterans | Wednesday + Thursday, January 27 + 28, 3 - 5 pm. Drop in and make a card to honor a military veteran’s service. All ages. Magic Tree House Book Club | Thursday, January 27, 4:30 pm. Chat and game about Book # 48, “Perfect Time for Pandas”. Ages 7 + 8. Registration required at 845-359-2811.

Finkelstein Library

Knitting & Crocheting Circle - If you like to knit or crochet with others, then the Knitting & Crocheting Circle is for you. This month the group will meet on Tuesdays - January 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:00PM-3:00PM. Wednesday Movie Matinees – free admission. January 6 at 1:30pm – I’ll See You in My Dreams (2015). January 20 at 1:30pm – Bride and Prejudice (2004) Artist Franklyn Castro - Art Reception. Saturday, January 9 (snow date: Jan 16), 2:00 PM3:30PM. All are welcome. Music on a Sunday Afternoon – The Burr Johnson Band - A Jazz Trio of Guitar, Bass and Drums - free admission. Sunday, January 10 (Snow date: Jan. 17) from 2:00PM-3:00PM. Their music is a blend of different styles, centered around the great tradition of Jazz. The band will play many Jazz standards that have been a part of the lexicon of Jazz music. Burr will also talk about the different styles of music that go into his own compositions and play a few of them. It will be a humorous and enlightening musical afternoon. Free Legal Services Talk - Thursday, January 14 (snow date: Jan 21), 7:00PM-8:30PM. Registration required. Attorney Sheeba Mathai of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) will talk about the non-profit law firm that provides

free civil (non-criminal) legal counsel and representation. She will provide information regarding eligibility, and present an overview of LSHV’s various practice areas, including housing; Elder Law; protection and advocacy for the disabled; public benefits, social security and SSI disability claims; children’s advocacy; and domestic violence. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library

FILM SERIES: 20 Films that Turn 20: Classic Films of 1996. Wednesdays, January 6 – May 22 All Movies will be shown at 1:30pm. January 6 : When We Were Kings. January 13: Fargo. January 20: Big Night. January 27: Lone Star. February 3: English Patient. February 10 Jerry Maguire. February 17: Emma. February 24: Eve’s Bayou. March 2: Marvin’s Room. Sunday, January 10. - BALAM DANCE TROUPE: “Myths, Stars, and Legends” - A program of Balinese and Spanish dance and song. See the world’s first and only Flamenco standup comedian perform three iconic Spanish divas in this family friendly program presenting traditional Balinese, Baroque and Spanish Escuela Bolera dance styles. Hosted by Carlos Fittante who will offer interesting facts about the history and culture of each piece. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. 2:00pm Monday, January 11. History of Animation – Much More Than Disney. What is the History of Animation? Where would animation – or anime - be without Walt Disney? Well, Disney has been a big player in Animation, but by no means the only player – find out more! And how about animation’s growth from a 2D medium to vibrant 3D that has transformed live action films like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings? Discover how animation began in the U.S. and flourished around the world - from its origins in silent shorts to full length color movies. Come and hear inside stories and some little known facts about this American art form that has become internationally popular. 7:00pm Thursdays, January 14 – March 10. A New Year, A New You… Lose to Win. - February 24. How many times have you tried to lose weight and failed? Are you feeling hopeless about reaching your weight loss goals? Don’t give up… Lose to Win uses up-to-date methods to help you be successful and to lose weight safely. Each session (about 60 - 90 minutes in length)

will teach you how to make healthy food choices and how to exercise correctly. You will get tips on nutrition, exercise and behavior change. You will be inspired and motivated! The average weight loss for participants completing this program is 4.5 pounds in 8 weeks. There is a $10 fee due at the time of registration. Make 2016 the year you resolve to lose weight and be healthy the safe and successful way with the Lose to Win Program! Please call 786-3800 ext 18 or 19 for more information. 11:00am Saturday, January 16. Brenda Ross: Book Signing and Reading. HKDPL welcomes Brenda Ross, the author of a new historical novel, Bibsy. The story takes a peek into a corner of Rockland history that has been little explored:”Up the Beach” in Haverstraw. Set in the 1950s, Bibsy captures a riverfront community being impacted by suburbanization and the importance and fragility of family. 1:00pm Tuesday, January 19 & February 16. Adult Coloring. Join the craze. Coloring is relaxing and creative and this is the perfect way to beat the winter blues. An assortment of intricate coloring pages will be available to choose from, as well as crayons, colored pencils. 11:00am Tuesday, January 19. Lunch & A Movie. Join us for a big screen presentation of a new release movie (or maybe one of your favorite movies from the past). Feel free to bring a sack lunch—the library will supply popcorn and a beverage 1:00pm Friday, January 22. Medicare 101. Soon to be eligible for Medicare, or still confused about Medicare? The Rockland County Office for the Aging will offer information that will help you make the best decisions about your Medicare option. Registration is required. 2:00pm Monday, January 25. BEST CASES OF THE GHOST DETECTIVE. Michael J. Worden is a police detective and seasoned ghost investigator with a unique, fresh and entertaining perspective on the paranormal. Michael touches upon some of the basics of what ghost hunting is, as well as delving into some of his most interesting - and sometimes terrifying – cases. 7:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday, January 26 & 27. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING. Registration is open now for HKDPL cardholders (you must bring your HKDPL library Card with you at the time of registration). Registration begins for the general public on January 12th. A check in the amount of $20 payable to AARP is due at the time of registration for AARP members (Please include your AARP membership number at the bottom of the check). A check in the amount of $25.00 made payable to AARP is due at the time of registration for non-AARP members. 10:00am-1:00pm Thursday, January 28. EMBRACE THE NEW

YEAR WITH MEDITATION” In this fast-paced world, inner peace can seem elusive. You are invited to join Frank Pawlowski, Ed.D, long time meditator for an engaging workshop teaching you practical strategies to reduce stress, and create a more healthy and positive lifestyle. Dr. Pawlowski will offer effective meditation techniques which can help you connect within to gain a real and profound sense of serenity and joy. Embrace the New Year with meditation and join him as he takes you on this powerful journey. 7:00pm Sunday, January 31. The Alacorde Piano Trio. Consists of members Jee Sun Lee, violin, Suji Kim, cello and Jacqueline Schiller-Audi, piano has performed extensively throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The Alacorde Piano Trio’s extensive repertoire embraces works from all periods of the genre’s history. Their performances have been called “magical with a level of virtuosity and musicality that is truly impressive.” Ensemble members are superb soloists in their own right, having enjoyed diversified musical careers that transcend international boundaries and range from solo appearances with various orchestras to chamber music collaborations with such artists as Lawrence Dutton of Emerson Quartet, David Geber, Julia Lichten, Nadine Asin, John Patitucci, as well as members of the New York Philharmonic. The members of the Alacorde Piano Trio originated from the United States and Korea. Together and as individuals, they have performed in venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Roerich Museum, the Bruno Walter Auditorium, Bulgarian Consulate General in NYC, the Donnell Library, Steinway Hall in NYC, College of Saint Elizabeth in NJ, Concordia College in NY, Cecil College in MD, Temple University in PA., Ramapo College and Caldwell College. Formed in 2006, the Alacorde Piano Trio has appeared in chamber music series and festivals such as Teaneck library concert series, the Fort Lee library concert series, the YMHA in Wayne concert series, the Friday evening chamber music series sponsored by New York Bar Association, Noble Art recital series in PA, The Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series, the Connecticut Alliance of Music the and the Carnegie Room concert series. They have also participated and performed in fund raising projects, such as “ Music For Hope “which benefited the people of Haiti after their most recent and devastating earthquake. Members of the Alacorde Piano Trio are on the faculty at College of Saint Elizabeth in NJ, Ramapo College and Concordia Conservatory. They have just completed recording their first cd which includes works by Gershwin, Piazzolla and Turina. 2:00pm

Hopper House

EXHIBITIONS Annual Members’ Exhibition 2016. January 16 – February 14, 2016. An eclectic display of creativity by Artist Members of the Edward Hopper House Art Center. Where We Are Standing: Contemporary Women Artists from Iran. February 20 - April 24, 2016 Edward Hopper House is pleased to present the exhibition, Where we are Standing: Contemporary Women Artists from Iran, featuring the work of Golnar Adili, Roya Farassat, and Shabnam K. Ghazi. These three artists all grew up in Iran and later moved to North America (two to the U.S. and one to Canada). Although their circumstances differ, they share a strong cultural identity and a common focus on issues of gender and displacement shaped by the complex political and social landscape of their homeland. Golnar Adili (b. 1976) will exhibit laser cut photo collages and calligraphic drawings featuring Persian poetry. She says, “As an Iranian growing up in post-1979 Tehran, I have experienced separation, uprooting, and longing in its different manifestations. In my art I am compelled to decode the ways in which these events have marked me through Persian poetry, craft, and the body.” Roya Farassat (b. 1964) will display a selection of portraits from her series A Mirror Has Two Faces. The paintings reflect the emotional and psychological effects of growing up in a repressive social climate. She says, “Through elements of humor and violence I explore issues of identity, power, isolation and decay.“ Shabnam K. Ghazi (b. 1971) will show a video installation with accompanying photographs. Her work, she says, “Confirms the literal world that I perceive, but it also infuses that perception with the symbolic world that I imagine. My artwork lives in the border between reality and fantasy.” Edward Hopper - Early Work and Memorabilia. Ongoing in the Sanborn Gallery. Early drawings, paintings, and etchings, together with memorabilia, including model boats made by Hopper, paint boxes, and an easel, are presented on an ongoing basis. Artists of the Month in the Gift Shop - Artist members of the Edward Hopper House are invited to display work in the Edward Hopper House gift shop each month. January: William Rauschenberg, Reception during members’ show opening Jan. 16, 4-7 PM February: Stephanie Lee, Reception February 5, 6-7 pm FIRST FRIDAY ART TALK - Dreams and Shadows: The Life and Art of Joseph Cornell - A

Presentation by Cliff Tisdell. Friday, February 5, 2016, 7 PM. Nyack native Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was a pioneering figure in the art of assemblage, renowned for his unique surrealist-inspired shadow boxes. This talk will provide an intimate look at Cornell’s life and work, from his early years in Nyack to his mature period in Queens, NY, where the most famed poets, writers, musicians and artists of the day visited him. In depth discussion and extensive visuals will address the pivotal events that helped shape this iconic artist’s vision. Free for members, suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers.

Nyack Library

Adult Programs Magical Boxes, Mindful Art with Jayme Cooper. Saturday, January 9, 1:00 pm. Sometimes, we just need an excuse to dream...and bring a little magic into our lives. We’ll spend time gathering images, quotes, objects that call to us, etc. and then cover our boxes with what we want to bring into our lives (some things might come as a surprise). From there, your magic box is yours to take and fill with hopes, dreams and inspirations. Then, watch what unfolds. $10.00 Materials fee will be collected at the door. Tune Up Your Financial Literacy Series Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. January 12: Budgeting for Financial Independence. Learn a step by step process for creating a budget and actually sticking to it. January 19: Credit Reports and Scores Just what is a credit report anyway? How do I get my report for free? And how do they figure out my score? January 26: Options for Dealing with Debt. Learn to negotiate with credit card companies and work with student loan companies to reduce your payments or forgive your debt. Leave with ideas for tackling any debt problem! Presented by Chris Dlugozima. Certified Consumer Credit Educator Get Going in a Second Career or Retirement - Making Your Life and Work One. Thursday, January 14, 11:00 am OR Thursday, January 21, 7:00 pm. Thinking about making a change? After a 22 year career at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Joe Marraccino decided to get going in a new career NOW. In this motivating and lively discussion, find out how he left his longtime firm with respect, and his approach to find himself and new life & work. Warm Up with Indian Chutneys - Sunday, January 24, 2:00 pm. A little spice on the side, as in many traditional Indian chutneys and small dishes, can add warmth and flavor to everyday meals. Learn how to make a few

tasty recipes with local writer and home-cook Anupama Amaran, and take home a sampling from this hands-on demonstration. $5.00 Materials fee will be collected at the door. Children’s Programs Woodland Animal Art - Friday, January 8, 4:30 pm- Hibernation Habitats. Friday, January 22, 4:30pm- Woodland Animal Masks. Use clay, sticks, feathers and other fun and inspiring materials for your creative projects. Offered by Melanie Sullivan of Art Nest Kids Act Out! Tuesday, January 12 @ 4:40 pm. (for kids in Grades 3-5). Do you like to act? Here’s your chance to read play scripts and try out some different roles. Que Seurat, Seurat. Wednesday, January 20, 5:00 pm (for kids in Grades 3-5) Who was this artist, George Seurat? Using his painting technique called pointillism, create your own beautiful painting to take home. FINE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT* - A Program for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers. Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 pm. Efficient fine motor functioning enables children to perform important daily tasks-from dressing to writing. In-depth training will be provided on age appropriate fine motor skill development and handwriting preschoolers through early elementary years including interactive, hands-on participant involvement. *Register today! Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Thursday, January 28, 4:30 pm (for kids ages 4-7). Bring your stuffed animal for a Library sleepover! We’ll read bedtime stories, tuch them in, and say good night. Come back on Friday afternoon to pick up your stuffed animal along with some photos of their night time antics! Homework Help for Grades K-5 - Ongoing Mondays-Thursdays 4:00-6:00 pm (when school is in session). Come in for help with your homework or special project. Please sign in when you get here-20 minute time slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Take advantage of this free and valuable resource! Please register for all Children’s Programs: 845-358-3370 ext. 228 Teen Programs The NEW SAT Format with Trevor Hochman - Tuesday, January 12, 7:00 pm Grades 9-12. Learn in detail the format and content of the new SAT and important ways it differs from the former test. Practice and hone your test skills and technique on new SAT practice materials from the College Board. Teen Yoga Mindfulness - Wednesday, January 13, 5:00 pm Grades 8-12. The comprehensive discipline of yoga provides two essentials for teens: emotional nourishment and physical fitness-while creating calm and balanced minds

and building strong and flexible bodies. Advanced SCRATCH Programming - Thursday, January 21, 5:00 pm. Learn advanced techniques in animation and how to create games by using SCRATCH. MUST have prior SCRATCH experience- This is not a beginner class. Register for all Teen Programs: 845-358-3370 ext. 238 LOCAL HISTORY The Orphan Train Riders - Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 pm. Discover the history of the Orphan Train Era (1853-1929), which saw the largest migration of children in American history. Local author Tom Riley presents this fascinating piece of American and Rockland County History. Register at ext.214. The Erie Railroad: The Story of America’s First Great Railroad - Wednesday, January 20, 7:00 pm. It was the engineering marvel of its time. Bob Goldberg shares all things Erie Railroad in this look at an American first. Register at ext. 214. Computers Individualized Computer Sessions Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00 noon. Oneon-one tech training is now available for a wide variety of technology questions. Bring your device or use one of ours! Advanced registration is required. Please remember to bring any needed logins and passwords. Time must be reserved in advance, contact the Reference Desk at ext. 214 for an appointment. 2nd Chance Arduino Introduction Class Saturday, January 16, 2:00 pm. Dr. Duncan Bell returns with another opportunity to learn to write code for the Arduino line of microcontrollers. All materials will be provided. Register in advance with the Reference Desk at ext. 214 EXHIBITS IN THE NYACK LIBRARY January: Bob Roach, Winter Landscapes- Central Staircase Gallery

New City Library

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7 PM. Main Street Asset Management will help you find the information you need to decide when to retire, how long your money will last and what investments to consider. PARANORMAL UPDATE - Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7 PM. Paranormal Investigations of Rockland County return to share their latest experiences. Hear and see the evidence they’ve gathered locally. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. MEET THE 3D PRINTER - Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2 PM. The library is moving into the future with an awesome 3D printer! Want to see the machine in action and learn a bit more about 3D

printing? Come in and meet our printer. There will be a short presentation followed by a demonstration. SHARE, LISTEN, LEARN: STORIES FROM ROCKLAND COUNTY. Friday, Jan. 15, 2 PM. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2 PM. Listen to your neighbor’s stories about growing up, going to school, working and living in Rockland County in audio excerpts from oral histories collected by the New City Library. CONCERT: CLASSICAL FAVORITES - Sunday, Jan. 24, 2 PM. The All Seasons Chamber Players perform favorite works for flute, violin, cello and piano. Registration is required, beginning Jan. 11. Call 634-4997, ext. 139. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 PM. Watch an episode from the first season of the popular genealogy show which featured a celebrity researching here at the New City Library as well as other locations in the metro NY area. A brief meeting of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County will precede the film.

Orangeburg Library

Vision Boards -- Tuesday, January 5 at 7:00 PM. Start 2016 off right by learning how to expand possibilities, choose from new options and plan actions that inspire. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, ext. 10. Sound Healing with Bettina Jones. Thursday, January 7 at Noon. Deep relaxation with aromatherapy and Tibetan Singing Bowls. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, ext. 10. Decorating with Houseplants -- Thursday, January 14 1:00 PM. Presented by Cornell Cooperative of Rockland County. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, ext. 10. Tai Chi Movements with Philip Cross -- Mondays, January 11, 18 at 7:00 PM. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, ext. 10. Simple Strategies for Healthy Eating -Monday, January 18 at 4:00 PM. Jenna Amos, RD, ShopRite of Northvale, offers tips and strategies for healthful cooking and snacking. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845359-2244, ext. 10. Arlon Bennett and the Healing Project in Concert --Sunday, January 24 at 2:00 PM. An Americana/folk-pop songsmith, Arlon and his band perform positive and inspirational music. To register, contact Orangeburg Library at 845359-2244, ext. 10.

Palisades Free Library Adult Programs

Mutation by Sei Ryun Chun at Piermont Library this month. Open Mah Jongg Play – Tuesdays at 11:00 am. The Mah Jongg group will meet every Tuesday. Advanced beginners and experienced players welcome for casual, non-competitive play. No instruction is provided and we recommend that you bring your own 2015 National Mah Jongg League card. Tech Tuesdays: Digital Device Drop-In – Tuesday, January 12, 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Did you get a new smartphone, tablet, or e-reader for the Holidays and are eager to get the most out of it? Having trouble downloading e-books? Want to learn how to do something new? Looking to discover cool apps? Drop in the library during the afternoon or evening session for basic support in getting to know your digital device and an opportunity to have your questions answered. R.E.a.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) – Thursday, January 21, 7:00 pm. Librarian-led discussion of Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. Sign up in the library to choose a recipe from the book to bring with you to the discussion.

Essential Oils 101 – Wednesday, January 27, 7:00 pm. An introduction to the fascinating world of Essential Oils, fast becoming a popular alternative for promoting healing and maintaining well-being. In this workshop Merrie Robin Monroe, Board Certified Polarity and Cranial Sacral Practitioner and Therapeutic Yoga Instructor, will discuss some of the basic properties of Essential Oils and focus on the oils you can use for maintaining a healthy immune system during the cold months of winter. Children’s Programs Story Time – Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Join us every Wednesday for stories, discussions and a simple craft. Ages 3 – 5. Winter’s Wildlife Detectives: Explorations of the Winter Life of Local Woodland Animals– Tuesday, January 26, 4:30 pm. This program is geared to children in grades kindergarten to 4th grade. The program will investigate the winter habitats and survival methods of neighborhood woodland animals.

Piermont Library

Gallery Exhibition for January: Mutation by Sei Ryun Chun. Opening Reception with Korean Tea Ceremony: Sunday, January 10th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM All are welcome! Sei Ryun Chun’s unique, brilliantly colored and textured, dazzling artwork is based on the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and is influenced by the Korean culture in which she was raised. Please join us to enjoy this inspiring artwork and experience a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony at the opening reception.

Rivertown Film

Broadway at Depew, Nyack, NY All films presented digitally Information: 845.353.2568 or www.rivertownfilm.org SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, January 16 – 7:30 PM at Nyack Center. The 2nd Annual WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Powered by PechaKucha. The creative process is a mystery, known only to the artist. Not always. On Saturday, January 16, Rivertown Film gives our guests a peek into this “mystery.” Thirteen artists from various disciplines—photographer, filmmaker, singer, dancer, sculptor, painter, actor and more—reveal in rapid fire what inspires them via 20 slides, at 20 seconds per slide. This unique, entertaining and enlightening evening begins at 7:30 pm at Nyack Center (Broadway and Depew). Tickets are $30, $25 for members, and include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, with wine available for a small contribution, as well as the opportunity to mingle with the artists before and after the presentation. Tickets are limited and are sure to go quickly. For more information and tickets, go to www.rivertown film.org or call 845.353.2568. Saturday, January 23 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. SPECIAL FINE-CUT SCREENING. Provide your input to the Rockland County filmmakers who brought you Megamall. A BACKPACK FULL OF CASH - Directed by Sarah Mondale. Produced by Vera Aronow and Sarah Mondale. Cinematography by Roger Grange. Supervising Editor: Marian Hunter USA, 2016, 90 minutes Narrated by Matt Damon, A Backpack Full of Cash explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting devastating impact on America’s most vulnerable children. The film follows parents, teachers and activists through the tumultuous 2013–14 school year, taking viewers inside the world of what is now called education “reform.” In Philadelphia and other big cities, public education—starved of resources—hangs in the balance. “Terrific! An amazing accomplishment full

of meaning and emotion.” — Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Educator and Author of Taking Back Childhood “Shocking. . . The film will definitely spur people to action.” — Public School Parent Meet the Filmmakers: Post-film discussion with the filmmakers and Fred Frelow, Senior Program Officer for Youth Opportunity and Learning at the Ford Foundation and former Director of Curriculum for Nyack Public Schools (schedule permitting). Wednesday, February 10 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center. The local premier of a film about one Rockland County resident, made by another. BUILDING MAGIC Directed by Kal Toth. 2015, USA, 81 minutes. Meet Mario “the Magician” Marchese: husband, father, performer, maker, inventor, artist, creator. In some ways reminiscent of old-time vaudevillians, Mario is much more than a throwback. Building Magic is about a wandering traveler turned full-time maker magician and his menagerie of monkeybots, suitcase machines and other odd and not so odd inventions. Prepare to be amazed. Best of Fest, Alexandria Film Festival After the film, Meet the Filmmakers: Mario Marchese and Director Kal Toth. Then, Meet the Maker: Stay for a rare demonstration of some of Mario’s inventions. “This is one of those great meetings of art and technology that illuminates the maker movement so well.” – Make Magazine Saturday, February 20 – 8:00 PM at Nyack Center MUSTANG - Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven. With Gunes Sensoy, Doga Zeynep Doguslu, Ilit Iscan. 2015, Turkey/France/Qatar/Germany, 97 minutes. In Turkish with English sub-titles. Five free-spirited sisters live with their grandparents in rural Turkey. After an innocent romp with boys on the beach, violating the harsh strictures of their society, they are imprisoned in the house. Instead of lessons at school, there are “wife lessons,” bars on the windows, and meetings with prospective husbands. The girls manage to sneak away, but the walls close in. Ultimately, their heroism lies simply in being themselves and in making noise against the confines of their culture. Official selection representing France in the 2016 Academy Awards. “It’s a moving portrait of sisterhood, a celebration of a fierce femininity and a damning indictment of patriarchal systems that seek to destroy and control this spirit.” – Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times “The story’s quiet power comes from its sensitive observation of the characters as normal, emancipated young modern women, with

healthy desires and curiosities, whose supposed transgressions are imagined and then magnified in the judgmental minds of others.” –David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter “Mustang is the début feature of Deniz Gamze Ergüven, and it’s quite something: a coming-ofage fable mapped onto a prison break, at once dream-hazed and sharp-edged with suspense.” – Anthony Lane, The New Yorker

Tappan Library

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 - Basic Chinese Conversation – Sunday, January 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Join this weekly class to learn and practice conversational Mandarin Chinese. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib. org or call 359-3877. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 - Introducing Tutor. com – Tuesday, January 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Parents and students with a valid Tappan Library card can now use Tutor.com’s live tutor for homework help. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 3593877 for info. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 - Movie: Unbroken (PG-13) – Wednesday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tappan Library. The true story of Louis Zamperini, who survived in a raft for 47 days after a plane crash in WWII, only to become a prisoner-of-war. 138 min. Pre-register online at http:// www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 - Social Media 101: Instagram – Wednesday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Learn how to set up and use the popular photo sharing application. Register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 - Book Discussion: The Rosie Project – Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Join the Beginner’s Luck Bookclub for a discussion of Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Project, a charming romantic comedy about finding that what you thought you wanted is not always what you need. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 - Ancestry.com – Tuesday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tappan Library. Learn how to access and use Ancestry.com through the library. Register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 - Arthritis of the Knee and Hip – Tuesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Dr. Nicholas Alexander will discuss treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical, for treatment of chronic pain of the hip and knee. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 - Meet the Opera

with Anna Veleva – Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. A concert of famous opera arias and classical songs sung by soprano Anna Veleva. Pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 - Movie: Double Indemnity (NR) – Tuesday, January 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck plot to bump off Stanwyck’s husband for the insurance money. 107 min. Please pre-register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 - Cookbook Club Discussion: How to Cook Everything Fast – Tuesday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Join the Cookbook Club to discuss Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Fast. Participants make a recipe from the book to share, and we’ll eat and discuss the cookbook. Register online at http://www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for info.

Valley Cottage Library

In Our Gallery: January 2-27. “Marquetry” The Art of Wood Inlay by Marquetry Artists of Rockland County. No reception. Sunday Concert - Young Masters Recital Series: Jan. 17 at 1:30pm (snow date: 1/24). Classical pianist Joseph Hauer performing Beethoven, Kapustin, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky Wednesday Movie Matinee at 2pm. Jan. 13 - Woman in Gold. Jan. 27 - Fed Up Finding Peace through Meditation: Thursdays at 10:30am (This program is ongoing). Experience deep relaxation and peace with music, mindfulness and other simple tools you can use in your daily life. Carole Brill, instructor. Nyack School District residents: $5. Out-of-District: $10 per class. Please register. Friday Art Experience with Artist/Teacher Marilyn Benkler from 10:30am-12pm. Jan. 8 - Modern Mosaics of Movement. Cut paper on paper to develop an artist’s concept of the illusion of movement. Learn this process of how the visual of action is experienced using your creative imagination. Jan. 15 - Realize Realism. When we draw a recognizable simple object with lights and shadows we create the appearance of dimension using paper and pencil. Learn the vocabulary of art in Realism during this process. No experience necessary! Register for each class individually. $5 per class. TALK ABOUT BOOKS! Book Talk Café - The Best and Worst Books of 2015: Mon., Jan. 11 at 7 pm. Come for dessert and conversation! Recommend a favorite book read this past year or trash the ones you hated! Plus, as always, you’ll get more great resources and prizes too! Please register.

Librarian-Led Daytime Discussion: Tues., Jan 12 at 2 pm - Sweetland by Michael Crummey*. Join librarians for a lively discussion. Get Graphic! Tues., Jan 12 at 7 pm - Fun Home by Alison Bechdel* Join librarians for a graphic novel discussion. Cookbook Club - Mon. Jan 18 at 7pm: ONE POT: 120+ Easy Meals from Your Skillet, Slow Cooker, Stockpot and More by the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living* Join Librarians in this part book club, part potluck event! Please register in person to pick out a recipe. Book and Pub Club: Tues., Jan. 19 at 7 pm. The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach* A book club geared toward 20 to 30-somethings! Meet us @ O’Malley’s, 108 Main St., Nyack and we’ll discuss a book over drinks. (21+ only) Scholar-led Evening Book Discussion: Thurs., Jan.21 (snow date Jan. 28) Bring Up the Bodies by Hillary Mantel* WINNER OF THE 2012 MAN BOOKER PRIZE! Discussion led by Dr. David Turk. *All titles above are available now for checkout. Keep Calm & Color On (for adults 18+): Tues., Jan. 12 from 6:30-8:30pm. Coloring for grownups - a soothing, fun activity that reduces stress, boosts creativity, improves brain function and improves our relationships with others! We will provide coloring pages, pencils and markers but feel free to bring your own. Refreshments served. Seating is limited so register. Adult Senior Open Session: Fri., Jan. 15 from 1:30-3pm. Join other seniors on the third Friday of each month for a smorgasbord of activities. This month we have “Ask an Organizer” with Karen Caccavo, Personal Money Manager. Bring your questions! We’ll also other activities or you can just talk and meet new people. Come enjoy refreshments and conversation. This program will be a work in progress. Help us mold it into a success for you. Register online or by calling 268-7700. START 2016 ORGANIZED!: Wed., Jan. 13 at 7pm (snow date: 1/20). Overwhelmed by papers? Do you wish you had a better organizing system? Karen R. Caccavo, MBA, Personal Money Manager, will share her organizing secrets with us. Come ready to learn, laugh and start working on the #1 New Year’s Resolution - getting organized. Please register. Armchair Walking Tour: Thursday, Jan. 21 at 2pm The Erie Railroad: The Story of America’s First Great Railroad. Running over 450 miles across the southern tier of New York State from Piermont on the Hudson to Dunkirk on Lake Erie, it was the world’s first great railroad. Bob Goldberg, local historian, will explain why it was the engineering marvel of its time. Also at Nyack Library on Wed., Jan. 20 at 7pm.

Great Decisions 2016: International Affairs and US Foreign Policy. Meets every other Monday at 7pm starting Jan. 25. America’s largest discussion program on world affairs involves reading the briefing book, watching the DVD and meeting to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Each participant is expected to purchase a $20 workbook. Information about the discussion schedule and purchase of the workbook will take place at the first meeting. Registration is required. For more information about Great Decisions and the Foreign Policy Association: www.fpa.org. Homeopathy and Women’s Health: Safe, Effective, Non-Hormonal Approach: Jan. 26 at 7pm. Janice Solomon, CCH, will present a short lecture followed by open discussion exploring how homeopathy can help women during all phases of life. PMS and/or peri- and post-menopausal symptoms can be with this non-toxic, non-hormonal method. Please register. Technology Training - Want to learn how to use your computer or digital device? Our librarians can help you learn a variety of technological skills including beginner computer orientation, e-readers and e-books, email, Facebook, Goodreads, digital magazines and more. Ask for Reference at 845-268-7700 to set up a one-onone appointment.

Other Events

The Palisades Indoor Farmers’ Market returns for its 8th Season on Saturday, January 16. Open every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm the market is located in the Palisades Community Center at 675 Oak Tree Road in Palisades, NY. From their farm to your table: fish, free-range organic chicken, grass fed meats, vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, bakery items, and a widerange of artisinal food items and beverages. Jim the knife sharpener and Alpaca woolens will be with us January 16. For further information visit the website at www.palisadesfm.org

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. 845-624-3070. Big Red Tomato 9 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-269-3746. 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. Del’Arte Restaurant 20 Mountainview Avenue, Orangeburg 365-2727. Ella New York Pizza & Pasta 137 South Main St., New City. 638-6184. Freelance Cafe & Wine Bar 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 365-3250. Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill 366 Route 202, Pomona. 845 354 2139. Grille Room at Patriot Hills 19 Club House Lane, Stony Point. 429-6050. Harbor Hill Bar & Grill 91 Main Street, Nyack. 845-358-3202. Hudson House 134 Main Street, Nyack. 353-1355. Hudson Water Club West Haverstraw Marina, 606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 271 4046. Joe & Joe Restaurant - 65 East Central Avenue, Pearl River.

(845) 620-1800. Kennelly’s Family Restaurant 926 S. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-268-2587. Kobe Sushi 195 S. Main Street, New City. 845-638-2202. La Fontana Family Italian Restaurant 93-95 S. Broadway, Nyack. 358-3770. . Lynch’s Restaurant 79A Route 9W, Stony Point. 845-553-9300. Marcello’s Ristorante 21 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. 357-9108. Mariella’s Pizzeria 41 New Main St., Haverstraw. 845 429 5220. Matsuhana Japanese Restaurant 328 Route 59, Central Nyack. 845 727 3939. Mt. Ivy Cafe 14 Thiells Mount ivy Road, Pomona. 845-354-4746. Olde Village Inn 97 Main Street, Nyack. 358-1160. Ole Ole Restaurant Bar & Grille 100 Orange ave., Suffern. 368-3058. 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. 369-1313. Pomona Chophouse 1581 Pacesetter Park, Pomona. 845-362-1670. Pour House Bar & Grill 102 Main Street, Nyack. (845) 727-7687. Portuguese Churrasqueira Restaurant 230 W. Rt. 59, Spring Valley 845-352-7808. Posa Posa Route 59, Rockland Plaza, Nanuet. 623-7050. Quinta Steakhouse 24 East Central Avenue, Pearl River. 735.5565. Restaurant X & Bully Boy Bar 117 South Route 303, Congers. 268-6555. Sheeran’s Restaurant & Pub 337 North Liberty Drive, Tomkins Cover. 845 429 6190. Sonoma Grille 100 Mt. Ivy Road, Thiells. 845-354-8900.

Sparkill Steakhouse 500 Route 340, Sparkill. 845-398-3300. Sugi 303 Japanese Steakhouse 97 S. Route 303, Congers. 845-267-2168. Tarantella 128 Main Street, Nyack. 358-3583. Italian. The Whiskey Kitchen 60 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 845 535 3666. Turiello’s Pizzeria 76 Main Street., Nyack. 358-5440. Two Spear Street 2 Spear Street, Nyack. 353-3200. Union Restaurant & Bar Latino 24 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-4354. UNoodles Snack Bar 14 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-947-7625. Vicolo Ristorante 2022A Bi-State Plaza, 16 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, NJ. 201-497-8777. West Gate Restaurant 26 Route 59, Nyack, 845-358-8100. Xaviar’s Restaurant of Piermont 506 Piermont Avenue, Piermont. 359-7007.

Caterers

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

Cafes/Delis/Bakeries

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

Shopping & Business Guide Appraisals

GHV Appraisals, Inc. (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. 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. 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.

Automobiles & Motorbikes Castrol Premium Lube 31 Rte 59, Nyack. 845-348-7095. Cefola’s Clarkstown Auto Lube 143 Rte 303, Valley Cottage. 845 268 3138. Clarkstown International Collision 95 Route 304, Nanuet. 845 627 3100. FZ Perfection Auto Body & Collision 191 N. Route 9W, Congers. 845-268-1790. Kevin’s Ace Repairs 52 Main Street, Nyack. 358-4975. Luke’s Auto Body 22 Maple Ave., Haverstraw. 845-429-2002.

Banks

Hudson Valley Bank 254 S. Main Street, New City/ 4 Executive Blvd, Suffern. Palisades Federal Credit Union

300 N. Middletown Rd., Pearl River. 845-602-4242.

Beauty

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

Bed & Breakfast

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

Brides

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

Bicycles

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

845-267-0800.

Chiropractors

Dr. Lynn C. Friedman 6 Medical Drive, Pomona. 845-786-2022. Dr. Joanne Gjelsten 150 S Broadway, Nyack. 358-2687. Gregory Chiropractic 845-623-3939. 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 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

Circus Arts Summer Camp Grace Church, 130 First Av, Nyack. 845-348-8740. HFK Family Park HKCFamilypark.org. Cheryl@camphkc.org. 845 735 2718. Rockland Summer Rock Band Camp 30-34 New Street, Nyack. 845-709-5930.

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

Cards & Gifts

Computer

Camps /Day Camps

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

Carpet/Flooring

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

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

Nyack Computer 348-9898.

Conference Centers

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.

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.

Consignment Stores

Doctors

Electrical Contracting

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

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. Hendo Contracting 19 Third St, New City. 845-638-0555 Interior Concepts Sean Relihan, 845-735-2245. Cell - 845-629-9729. Peluso Construction 845-638-6210. www.pelusoinc.com. Plumb Level Square 845 641 6031. Ravenwood Custom Carpentry 845 371 8000. www.ravenwood.biz.

CPA

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

Dance Studio

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

Dentists/Orthodontics

A Centre for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Alan I. Rosenfeld, DDS, 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Advanced Dentistry of Rockland 5 N. William St., Pearl River. 845-735-7770. 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

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. Donald Edelschick 6 Charles Street, New City. 845-354-0690. Dr. Charles Glassman 7C Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-1110. Gramercy Pain Management 350 Haverstraw Rd, Suffern. 845-368-0800. Dr. Richard Handelsman MDVIP Personalized Healthcare - 1-866-696-3847. Hudson Valley Audiology Center 11 Medical Park Drive, Suite 205, Pomona. Hudson Vein and Vascular Center 124 Rte 59, Suffern. 357 8118. Dr. Michael Innerfield 2 Executive Blvd., Suffern. 845-368-0048. Dr. William Johnson 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Dr. Michael Kalvert Cosmetic Surgery - 365 S. Main Street, New City. 845-6f38-2101. Dr. Scott Sanders, Dermatology, 301 N. Main St., Suite 3, New City 845-499-2017. Nanuet Non Surgical Weight Loss Center 221 S. Middletown Road, Nanuet. 845-623-0026. Nyack Pediatric Assocs 311 N. Midland Avenue, Nyack. 358-5437. Palisades Laser Eye Center, 3 Medical Park Drive, Pomona. 364 9767. Pediatric Physical Therapy 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010. Dr. Mike Pilar 93 Rte 303, Tappan. 359-1770. Cell: (917) 414-8355. Rockland Ear, Nose & Throat Assoc. 2 Strawtown Road, West Nyack. (845) 727-1340.

De Leonardis Electrical 947-1572. Hush Electrical Contracting 845-942-4874; cell: 845-721-3476. Romeo Electric 78 Sickles Avenue, Nyack. 845-825-1053.

Eyecare

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

Fencing

Yaboo Fence Route 95 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 358-0118.

Financial Advice

Debany Financial Group 303 South Broadway, Sutie 103, Tarrytown. 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, LLC Chris Haera, Senior Vice President – Investment Officer, 17 Squadron Boulevard, New City. 639-7238.

Fire Alarm Systems/Equipment Bullet Security 400 East Route 59, Nanuet. 627-0300. Inter County Alarm Systems 200 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-8900. DTM Installations 354-0301.

Flowers and Plants

Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse 520 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. (845) 356-0112. Van Houten Farms 68 Sickletown Road, Pearl River.

845-735-4689.

Funeral Homes

A.E. Brown Funeral Directors 201 N. Rte 9W, Congers. 845-425-1911 or 845 589-0997. George M. Holt Funeral Home 50 New Main Street, Haverstraw. (845) 429-2159. T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville. 845-429-6665. Sorce Funeral Home 782 West Nyack Road, West Nyack. 845-358-4433.

Graphic Design

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

Gutters

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

Hair and Nails

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

Hearing

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

Health Care

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

845-535-9249.

Health and Fitness

Body Quest 582 Route 303, Blauvelt. 845-680-0254. Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatment Center 3 Main Street, Nyack. 845-353-3088. Christey Curran, massage therapist 1 South Broadway, Suite B, Nyack. 914-772-4176. Diplomat Health & Swim Club 1101 Overlook Circle, Piermont. 359-2401. Innovative Esthetics 274 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River. 735-2610. Inspire Pilates & Fitness 135 Erie St., Suite 5, Blauvelt. 845-848-2380. Laser Hair Associates of Rockland 34-36 East Central Ave., Pearl River. 920-8490. Lazur LaVie 267 Main Street, Nyack. 845-623-6140. Massage Envy Spa Rockland Plaza Shopping Center, Rte. 59, Middletown Road, Nanuet. (845) 623 3111. Nyack Integrated Health Services 42 Main St., Suite 203, Nyack. 845-353-3267. Nyack YMCA 35 South Broadway, Nyacik. 358-0245. Pilates Central 120 Fifth Avenue, Nyack. 845-358-1166. www.pilatescentralnyack.com. Premier Fitness 430 Nanuet Mall South, Nanuet. 920-0501. 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. 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.

Home and Furniture

Home Improvement

Interior Decorating

Architectural Metal & Glass Inc, 5 Bridge Street, Garnerville - 845 942 8848. Fireplaces by Design 120 Rte 59, Hillburn. 357-6062. Minh’s Painting & Contracting 845-429-7384. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration

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. Furniture Medic 382 Route 59, Tall Pines Industrial Park, Airmont. 845-547-2324. JW Spaw Design Painting and Restoration 845-535-9249. Upstyle Chique 257 Hobart Streeet, Pearl River. 917-705-1736 or 845-536-0726.

Home Inspections

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

Hotels

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

Insurance

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

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

Investment Broker

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

Jewelry & Accessories

Barry’s Estate Jewelry 295 Rte304, Bardonia. 624-7100. Mary-Anne’s Jewelry 68 South Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-9077. 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. 845-358-7878.

Landscapers/Trees DeStaso Landscaping 845-639-0301. Edge Landscaping 845-398-3032. Majestic Lawn Care 845-708-2988.

Limousine Service

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

Liquor/Wine/Beer Stores

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

Medical Services

Center for Diagnostic Imaging, MRI at Nyack Hospital 845 348 3007. Hudson Valley Radiology Assoc. 16 Squadron Blvd., New City. 845-634-9729. Nyack Integrated Medical Services 42 Main Street, Nyack, Suite 203. 353-3267. Rockland Diagnostic Imaging

Route 303, West Nyack. 845-353-0400. Rockland Vein Center 5A Medical Park Drive, Pomona. (845) 362-5200.

Mortgages

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

Moving Companies

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

Music Lessons

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

Pet Care

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

Pest Control

R. Dana Pest Control 845-786-5224.

Pharmacy

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

Photography

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

Physical Therapy

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness 200 E. Eckerson, Suite 290, New City. 845-578-9898. Advanced Physical Therapy 36 College Avenue, Nanuet. (845) 627-8220. Pediatric Physical Therapy 217 Route 303, Valley Cottage. 268-6010.

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

Plastic Surgery Dr. Michael Kalvert

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

Plumbing & Heating

Grande Central Showroom 575 Chestnut Ridge Road, Spring Valley. 845-573-0080 Ken Malone Plumbing & Heating 845 353 1748.. CV Plumbing, Heating & Air 845-942-4700, 845-553-9051.

Psychotherapist

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

Real Estate

Caroline Blankfort 917-405-1495. Debbie Blankfort William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, 97 S. Broadway, S. Nyack, 914.522.5426 Margo Bohlin Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty (845) 304 4140. margo@margobohlin.com. Gail Bohlke Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. 770-1240. Dylen Comito William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 845-875-4043. Lisa Comito 914-282-7591. Donna Cox Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty,, 20 South Main Street, New City. 770-1204. Mona Cushnie-Walker Keller Williams Hudson Valley (914) 282-2664. Michel Henry 845-381-2555. The Henry Apartments 103 Hillside Terrace, Pomona. 844-656-5433. Ewa Front Cell 845-274-4474. Stephanie Ferrante Hirsch Keller Williams, 845-639-4947. Lydecker Realty The Corner of Main and Franklin, Nyack. 358-3700.

Mary Lukens - William Raveis Baer McIntosh. 914-629-8581. John Lynch - Keller Williams - 845-639-0300. Frank Mancione - Lydecker Realty, (914) 953-0494. 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: 914-263-1258. Cody VanCampen Lydecker Realty. Cell: 845 558 5864. Joan Whitman Coldwell Banker, cell 914 329-1320. 845-369-1256. Madeline Wiebicke Cell: 641-4333. Wright Bros. Real Estate 845-358-3050.

Roofing & Siding

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

Schools, Camps & Day Care. Campus Fun & Learn Center (RCC) 145 College Road, RCC. 845-574-4561. LIU University 70 Rte 340, Orangeburg. 845 450 5402. Stage Left Children’s Theater 111 Route 303, Ste 113, Tappan, NY

Security Systems

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

Shower Doors & Mirrors

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

Skiing

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

Theaters

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

Thrift Shops

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

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

Specialty Shops

TMJ/TMD Doctor

Solar Energy

Danu Gallery 39 E. Central Avenue, Pearl River. 845-735-4477. Hallmark Gift & Card Gallery 234 South Main Street, New City. 845-634-3447. Squash Blossom 49 Burd Street, Nyack. 353-0550.

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

Special Services

Veterinarians

A. & N. Rappaport Lock & Alarm Inc. 31 New Main Street, Haverstraw. 429-8400. Bake My Cakes www.bakemycakes.net 914 282 2664 Crafts & Drafts 373 S. Main St., New City. 845-270-8998. Home Aides of Rockland 845-634-2024. info@homeaides.org. Eric David Laxman, Sculpture. 304-7615. Jo Machinist Architect - 212-355-3046. Rockland Band Camp 845-709-5930. guitarhelper@guitarhelpernet.

Special Organizations

Rockland Business Women’s Network (845) 729 9497. The Center for Sefety and Change 9 Johnsons Lane, New City. 845-634-3344. Saint Dominic’s Home 500 Western Highway, Blauvelt. 359-3400. VCS Inc. - 77 S. Main Street, New City. 634-5729.

Tax & Accounting

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

Travel

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

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

Water Systems

Abbey Ecowater Systems 356-1700 or 800-356-1770. Culligan Water 634-5030.

Wedding Locations

Colonial Inn 545 Tappan Road, Norwood, NJ. 201-767-1505. Falkirk Estate and Country Club 206 Smith Clove Road, Central Valley, NY. 845-928-8060.. Paramount Country Club, New City. 845-634-4626. Patriot Hills 19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point. ( 845) 429-0555.

Window Treatments

Westrock Windows - 30 Lake Road, Congers. 2680463.