Poem: Survival Hardware II

BY HARRY WAITZMAN My poetry is pumped up by smog and mercury, the lines stretch like knotted rubber bands. I wish there was more horseradish in my life, instead of sugar-coated Cheerios. Corn syrup thins my blood. Salt and pepper preserve my tongue. Honest decay, skunk stink tosses my breath. I feel faint, but stench […]

List of stores to open in October at the Shops at Nanuet

Simon Group has announced about 60 percent (31 of 50+) of the stores that will open at the Shops at Nanuet in October. The stores announced so far are: Fairway Regal Cinemas 24 Hour Fitness Bonefish Grill PF Changs Lime Zinburger Banchetto Feast Banana Republic Coach lululemon athletica  Michael Kors Brighton Collectibles Chico’s White House/Black Market […]

Nyack Chamber of Commerce Opens 2013 Farmers’ Market

Nyack Chamber of Commerce Opens 2013 Farmers’ Market

Fresh produce…breads, pies, cookies…cheese… grass-fed beef…flowers…
ice cream…honey…eggs…olive oil… the list of delights goes on as foodies, friends and families welcome opening day at the Nyack Farmers’ Market. Set for today, May 9 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Market day will feature a copious early Spring harvest from the area’s farms and food producers, as […]

AUDITIONS FOR “SHREK” IN STONY POINT

Auditions for the Rockland Theatre Company’s performance of “Shrek the Musical” will take place May 13, 14, 20 & 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the RHO Building in Letchworth Village, Stony Point. (For performers 18+). Performances will be July 19, 20, 26 & 27. Questions? Contact Barry at [email protected] or www.rocklandtheatrecompany.com. College students who wish to […]

MAN AT WORK: Chris Smith tends bar for a good cause

MAN AT WORK: Chris Smith tends bar for a good cause

BY HEATHER BARR A candidate for receiver of taxes in Orangetown, Chris Smith, guest bartended on Thursday, May 2 at Johnny’s Smokehouse in Pearl River to raise money for George Bergerman Memorial Youth Fund. An estimated 25 to 30 people came in support of the fund which was set up last year by high school […]

What’s Happening 5/2/13

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – “Harvest of Empire,” described as the untold story of Latinos in America, a movie, to be shown May 23 at 8 p.m. at Shades Repertory Theatre in Haverstraw. Presented by Wendy Thompson Marquez-Eduardo Lopez with a panel discussion following the screening. Information at 845-675-8944 or shadesrep.org. – “The Sound of […]