Public Service Message from Rockland County Department of Health Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? The Rockland County Department of Health suggests you shop at one of the many local Farmers’ Markets to find fresh, delicious and nutritious food! “Since the produce is locally grown, it does not have to travel as far as […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE President Obama awarded 13 Americans the Medal of Freedom this week including Piermont resident Toni Morrison and rock legend Bob Dylan. The awards ceremony broadcast on TV live Tuesday afternoon from the nation’s capital cited accomplishments by the recipients. In addition to Morrison, a prominent author of books including “Song Of […]
As more people want to know our food sources, mass marketers are learning to imitate the calls of courtship with words like “all-natural,” “sustainable,” and “artisanal.” How are shoppers to know what’s authentic? On Saturday, May 26, Community Markets will open their 21st season of managing farmers markets with the guarantee of one essential word: […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Last Saturday night I strolled down through Nyack to the Village of Piermont for a comedy show at the famous Turning Point Café. Folks were out at the sidewalk cafes in both Nyack and Piermont enjoying a nice Cinco de Mayo evening. The Turning Point is a downstairs café that seats […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Piermont Historical Society will formally dedicate the recently created Rockland Road Bridge Historic District with a special ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, the society has announced. The public is invited to attend and participate in the event. Included in the ceremony will be […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Barry Weintraub, born in the Bronx and raised in Yonkers and a comic headliner in the U.S.A. along with top comic Wil Sylvance head up the bill, says producer Jamie Rosen. Rob Ryan will be the host and Killer Comedies regular Dan Gutin will be there. Weintraub is a topical comic […]