Though National Library Lovers Month has come to a close seemingly too early — darn it, leap year!—, supporting these safe havens for education and resources is something that one can engage in any day and any time of the year. Brian Avery, a librarian at Finkelstein Memorial Library, spoke with The Rockland County […]
Bella’s Kitchen may be less than a year old, but the Mediterranean-style spot is already making big waves in Rockland’s restaurant scene. Established in Pearl River by husband-wife team Clara and Roberto Ortega in March 2023 and named after their eldest daughter, the couple chose the location in part due to their deep ties to […]
Rockland County, with its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, offers a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities for its residents and visitors alike. For college students in the area, balancing the demands of studying, homework, and assignments can be a daunting task. Yet, the importance of taking a break and reconnecting with nature cannot be overstated. […]
Meet Max and Niquette Vales. If you see them, you’ll most likely find them at Ramapo Senior Activity Center. “Since I came to the center from the first day, I came here every day. I feel happy with my age and the time I have with my husband. I say thanks to God everyday,” […]
What better way to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day than by giving back to the community? As part of “Love Week,” the Angel Nyack—a newly formed not-for-profit organization formed to preserve the local First Reformed Church —is offering a limited number of micro-wedding, elopement and vow renewal ceremonies to raise funds for Soup Angels, a […]
When Suffern resident Josie DaCosta was a college student, she found herself at a crossroads: Would she go into a career of art design or teaching? Though DaCosta decided on art design then, the now 53-year-old balloon artist and owner of one-stop party shop Beyond Twisting is happy to report that decades later, she […]