Nyack's Art Walk Features Work Of Garner Arts Resident Artist Nyack's Art Walk Features Work Of Garner Arts Resident Artist
Nyack's Art Walk Features Work Of Garner Arts Resident Artist NYACK, N.Y. -- The 11th annual Art Walk will be held in Nyack on Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19. For these three days, this juried event turns the village shops into mini-art galleries, with the talented artists, in residence, exhibiting and selling their work. Garner Arts resident artist Ronan Bowes won selection as the poster cover artist for Art Walk Nyack.  The event is produced by Paulette Ross, owner of P. Ross in Nyack and features an opportunity to meet and discuss the creative process with selected artists. The theme of the event is "In A Perfect World..." The fea…
New City Celebrates Summer With Beach Party Street Fair New City Celebrates Summer With Beach Party Street Fair
New City Celebrates Summer With Beach Party Street Fair CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The New City Chamber of Commerce will host the 2016 New City Summer Beach Party Street Fair on Sunday, June 12.  The fair will feature rides, amusements, food, vendors, artisan crafts, live music and disc jockey performances and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission is free.  Main Street will be closed between Second Avenue and Gongers Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the fair.
Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12 Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12
Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12 NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Boy Scouts of Troop 97 New City will sponsor their 9th annual Pancake Breakfast/Raffle fundraiser on Sunday, June 12 at Street School in New City.The troop's first pancake breakfast was held in 2008 in partnership with the New City Ambulance Corps.  This year's event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon to raise funds for the troop and to help community organizations, including People to People, Rockland County’s largest food pantry.  The troop has donated more than $1,000 per year with monies raised from the event. But, food isn't the only thing attendees will find durin…
West Nyack Victim Of Pan Am 103 Among Those Featured In New Documentary West Nyack Victim Of Pan Am 103 Among Those Featured In New Documentary
West Nyack Victim Of Pan Am 103 Among Those Featured In New Documentary WEST NYACK, N.Y.. -- The saga of one area family is among those highlighted in the documentary "Since: The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.The film will close the Greenwich International Film Festival when it premieres on Sunday, June 12 in Greenwich, Conn. The movie tells the story of some of the 270 victims, their families and survivors of New York-bound Pan Am Flight 103 after a terrorist bomb planted by Libya destroyed the aircraft 38 minutes after takeoff from London’s Heathrow airport. The one Rockland County casualty was Mark Zwynenburg, 29, from West Nyack. The story follow the fa…
Rainy Weather Didn't Dampen Annual Nanuet Street Fair Rainy Weather Didn't Dampen Annual Nanuet Street Fair
Rainy Weather Didn't Dampen Annual Nanuet Street Fair NANUET, N.Y. -- People crowded Main Street for the Third Annual Nanuet Street Fair on Sunday, June 5. The fair ran 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with entertainment all day despite some rain.  There were rides for the kids, family games, 200 booths with clothing, jewelry, crafts, art work, local businesses and much more. The Nanuet Library booth featured a spinning wheel. Many food vendors participated and there also was a beer garden.  WRCR 1700 Broadcasted live from noon until 2 p.m. The event was sponsored by the Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce. 
Business Network Will Honor Two At Annual Achievement Breakfast Business Network Will Honor Two At Annual Achievement Breakfast
Business Network Will Honor Two At Annual Achievement Breakfast RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The Rockland Business Women’s Network will host its second Annual Women of Achievement Breakfast Wednesday, June 15 in Suffern.The Women of Achievement Award will be presented to: Ann Mendelsohn Byne, Founder and Principal, The Byne Group  Diane Coupe Frankel, Founder and Artist Director, Coupe Theatre Studio and Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble  Ann Mendelsohn Byne founded her firm over 18 year ago. She is regularly invited to lecture and provide her expertise on social media, branding and strategic marketing to numerous public and private organizations.  Her board service in…
Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Nanuet Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Nanuet
Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. - A New Jersey-based organization that aims to help adult job seekers in today's market will hold a meeting in Nanuet on Tuesday night. Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a peer-led volunteer weekly job search and networking group will hold a meeting at the Avalon Club in Nanuet on June 7 at 7 p.m. The group is open to everyone, from adults in career transition to veterans re-entering the job market to struggling small business owners.  The group was founded in 2011 in the public library in River Edge, N.J. by John Fugazzie. Since it's founding, Neighbors Helping Neighbors has assist…
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Rockland County Hosting Golf Outing Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Rockland County Hosting Golf Outing
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Rockland County Hosting Golf Outing ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County is seeking players, contributors and mentors for their sixth annual golf outing on Wednesday, June 8 at the New York Country Club. The New York Country Club is located at 103 Brick Church Rd. in New Hempstead. For more information call (845) 634-2199 or visit this website.
Summer Camp Registration Opens At Rockland Community College Summer Camp Registration Opens At Rockland Community College
Summer Camp Registration Opens At Rockland Community College RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Kids and teens can have fun while learning something at the same time during the Rockland Community College's Summer Camp in Ramapo.A tradition for more than 40 years, RCC Summer Camp provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for campers.  Campers can enroll in Sports Academy or Art Institute one week and computers the next, though Performing Arts requires a 3-week commitment so campers can prepare for their end of season show.  New projects are offered each week so campers who register for multiple sessions always have fresh and exciting things to do. Mornings are dedi…
Clarkstown Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair Clarkstown Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair
Clarkstown Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown police are reporting road closures on Sunday due to the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Nanuet Street Fair, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. South Middletown Road will be closed to all traffic from the entrance of Stop & Shop down to Prospect Street, beginning at 7 a.m. There will be no parking on Main Street, and First Street will be closed between North Middletown Road and College Avenue, except for residents living on First Street. Police request area residents make alternate travel plans during this time frame.
Former Met, Yankee Speak At New City Fundraiser Former Met, Yankee Speak At New City Fundraiser
Former Met, Yankee Speak At New City Fundraiser NEW CITY, N.Y. – Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC) hosted a baseball-themed fundraiser at Austin's Ale House in New City on Monday, May 23. The list of guests included former Met Ed Kranepool, former Yankee Jim Leyritz and local author David Ferry, along with Rockland County Executive Ed Day, Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and Town Councilman Frank Borelli among others. World Series winners Kranepool and Leyritz answered questions from the audience, and four copies of Ferry's 'Total Mets' were signed and raised several hundred dollars for RILC. For more information abou…
New City Celebrates Annual Memorial Day With Parade New City Celebrates Annual Memorial Day With Parade
New City Celebrates Annual Memorial Day With Parade NEW CITY, N.Y. – The weather cooperated as New City's annual Memorial Day parade went off without a hitch on Monday. The parade featured various marching bands from all over the Clarkstown Central School District. Bardonia, Laurel Plains, Link, Little Tor, New City, Woodglen and South elementary schools took part in the parade.