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New City Realtor Writes Erotic Thriller, Hosts Nanuet Launch Party
NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Dawn Barclay, who works as a local real estate agent, has taken the old adage "write what you know" to heart, albeit with a host of imaginative twists and turns.
Writing under the pseudonym DM Barr, her debut novel, "Expired Listings" is, explained the New City resident, a "kinky and satiric fictional peek into both the inner workings of the real estate community and the world of BDSM" aka bondage, discipline, sadism, masochism.
A launch/signing party, sponsored by Barry J. Dorfman of Liberty Mutual Insurance and Amanda Casey of Residential Ho…
Congers Ultimate Yard Sale, Flea Market Rained Out, Makeup Date Announced
CONGERS, N.Y. -- The rain may have put a damper on the fifth annual Congers Ultimate Yard Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, but the sun will come out again -- hopefully for the event's scheduled rain date this weekend.The yard sale and flea market is now scheduled from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to the Veterans Memorial Association of Congers, Inc. (VMA), the local group organizing the event.
In 2015, more than 60 vendors attended the market to offer their goods and wares. This year, even more are expected, according to the VMA, which said that space is still available fo…
Viking Ship Sailing Down Hudson Stops In Croton-on-Hudson, Heads To NYC
No, you weren’t imagining things; that really was a Viking dragon ship you spied sailing down the mighty Hudson River this week.
The Draken Harald Hårfagre (Dragon Harald Fairhair in English), a oaken vessel with red sails and a fierce beast glaring from its bow, left its home port of Haugesund, Norway in April, crossed the Atlantic, traversed waterways in Canada and meandered around the Great Lakes before heading down the Hudson.
In 2014, the boat made its first ocean-going voyage from Norway to Liverpool, England, and back.
Dragons were carved on the bow and stern by superstitious seagoe…
Like Eating Out? Try 'A Taste Of North Rockland' One-Stop Eating Event
WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- How many restaurants have you been to in North Rockland? A one-stop tasting event will highlight many of the area's establishment Monday, Sept. 19 at West Haverstraw Village Hall.
A Taste of North Rockland is a fundraiser, co-sponsored by the North Rockland Lions Club and North Rockland Rotary Club. It's main event is a fare sampling, and a portion of the proceeds will help out local food pantries.
Participating restaurants include: Lynch's, Hudson Water Club, Hogan's Diner, Pasta Cucina, Babe's, 16 Front Street, Il Postino, Copper Still, Blackened Barrel, Saaz Indi…
Italian Feast, Food, Talent Take Stage In Tappan
TAPPAN, N.Y. -- An annual Italian festival with dozens of musical performers, dancing, food, celebrities and entertainment will take over the Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan for four days.The seventh annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast and Carnival runs Thursday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Sept. 18.
It draws thousands from around the tristate area annually. This year's marks the 50th anniversary of the Rockland Lodge 2176 Sons of Italy.
The festival will showcase area talent. Actor and director Paul Borghese, a lodge member, will be master of ceremonies for the live entertainment.
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