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 […]
Prioritizing fitness is a common aim at the start of the new year, but how many people actually stick with their New Year’s Resolutions? According to Drive Research, the answer is only 9%, with 80% of these goals being forgotten as early as February. To explore this phenomenon, RCT sat down with Coach Skylar Palatta, […]
When I was graciously invited to see John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation at Nyack’s Elmwood Playhouse, I must admit my initial skepticism. Though I had been impressed by Clybourne Park, Elmwood’s second production of their 76th season and the first show I had the pleasure to see there, I wasn’t sure what to expect […]