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New Rabbi Joins Historic Spring Valley Synagogue
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Michael Dick, the newest rabbi at Congregation Sons of Israel in Spring Valley, has led from the pulpit from all over the world.
Dick was recently named rabbi at the historic synagogue, one of the oldest in Rockland County, having previously served in Manhattan, Ohio, Switzerland, Germany, and England. He replaces Daniel Epstein.
"It came out of the blue," Dick said about his appointment to the traditional synagogue. "But it seems to be working for us."
The new rabbi is hoping to increase the visibility of the synagogue. Dick said many people driv…
New City World War II Vet Presented With Service Medals
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- For Alfred Magnatta, it's an honor that's long overdue.
Magnatta, a New City resident, who served in World War II, was presented with five overdue service medals by Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison).
Magnatta was presented with the Air Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Recruiter Ribbon, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with four bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal.
While serving in the Army, Magnetta achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and flew 25 missions in England between 194…
Hudson Valley Resident Goes 'Hollywood' With NYC Bus Tours
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- It's lights, camera, action for Georgette Blau.
Which, in her case, means putting everything in "drive."
Blau, a New Rochelle resident, is the owner of On Location Tours, the world's largest TV and movie bus tour company.
And yes, that means she knows a lot of TV and movie trivia, including where the apartment was for Carrie from "Sex and the City," where the rich kids hung out on "Gossip Girl,” and the pub that was the inspiration for "How I Met Your Mother." Not to mention a host of other TV and movie "secrets."
T…
Community Rallies Behind Rockland 14-Year-Old Diagnosed With Cancer
For almost a year, 14-year-old Olivia McGuire of Stony Point has been busy, but not with the usual teen things like going to the mall and listening to music with friends, she's been busy fighting cancer.
The upbeat teen and her father, Eric McGuire, a local computer consultant, received the bad news on Dec. 27, after a regular visit to the doctor for an X-ray.
After receiving the X-ray, they were told by the doctor to go to the local hospital to be seen. Not knowing what was ahead, the two waited for hours until they were finally seen, only to be told that Olivia was going to be transport…
