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Rockland Victim Of Pam Am 103 Among Those Featured In New Documentary Rockland Victim Of Pam Am 103 Among Those Featured In New Documentary
Rockland Victim Of Pam 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…

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by Sandra Diamond Fox
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North Rockland Chamber Features Haverstraw Networking Event North Rockland Chamber Features Haverstraw Networking Event
North Rockland Chamber Features Haverstraw Networking Event HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event Wednesday, June 15, in the patio of Union Restaurant and Bar Latino in Haverstraw.People are invited to bring their business promotions, giveaways or anything to promote their businesses at the event. Members can enjoy cocktails (cash bar) and one-of-a-kind appetizers while connecting with old and new friends. Admission is free for 2016 members (cash bar) and is $10 for nonmembers (cash bar). The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Union Restaurant and Bar Latino is at 24 New Main St., Haverstraw.

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by Ken Davis
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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…

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by Donna Christopher
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Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Rockland Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Rockland
Job Search Support Group Will Hold Meeting In Rockland 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…

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by Zachary Croce
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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…

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by K Reakes
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Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair
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.

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by Jay Waitkus
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Paul Reiser Performing In Area Paul Reiser Performing In Area
Paul Reiser Performing In Area PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A few years ago, comedian Paul Reiser, who for years starred on the hit sitcom "Mad About You," decided it was time to return to the stage. Reiser is performing at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill on June 10, bringing with him his unique observations on marriage, parenthood and now growing older. "I really started from scratch," Reiser said about crafting his act. "I never wanted to dust off my old material. I started the way I did when I was 18 and just sat down and started writing things down with a pencil." The comedian, who also …

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by Sam Barron
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Alzheimer's Association Seeks Participants For 'Longest Day' Fundraiser Alzheimer's Association Seeks Participants For 'Longest Day' Fundraiser
Alzheimer's Association Seeks Participants For 'Longest Day' Fundraiser Hudson Valley residents will be cycling, playing bridge and baking cookies – among other things – to raise money to fight a debilitating form of dementia next month. The regional chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association said the annual event, known as The Longest Day, will be Monday, June 20, the summer solstice. The sunrise-to-sunset event recognizes, organizers say, the “challenging journey of those living with (Alzheimer's) disease and their caregivers.” Participants will form teams that will raise money to advance the association’s care, support and research efforts. However, team membe…

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by Carol Reif
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REACH Foundation Of Rockland Hosts 'Tunes And Trucks' REACH Foundation Of Rockland Hosts 'Tunes And Trucks'
REACH Foundation Of Rockland Hosts 'Tunes And Trucks' CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The REACH Foundation of Rockland is hosting a night of music and food billed as "Tunes and Trucks" on Saturday, June 11, at the Mahwah Elks Club. The event will last from 7 to 11 p.m. For more information or tickets for $40 can be accessed at this link.

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Motorcycle Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Hours Of Activities At Nyack Expo Motorcycle Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Hours Of Activities At Nyack Expo
Motorcycle Enthusiasts Can Enjoy Hours Of Activities At Nyack Expo NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Motorcycle Expo is scheduled for 5 p.m. to dusk on Thursday, June 2, according to the village's Chamber of Commerce, organizers of the event.In addition to featuring a variety of different motorcycles, the event will serve as a benefit for the Soup Angels, a Nyack-based food panty, which is in need of food donations. Expo sponsors include Fugawi MC Cares, Hudson Valley Harley Davidson, Autobahn Indoor Speedway, Motorhead Motorcycles, Big Boyz Toyz, Palisades Auto Sales and Inserra Supermarkets and Partners. During the event, Main Street will be shut down from Cedar …

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by James O'Rourke
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Rockland To Honor Two Fallen 9/11 Officers During Special Ceremony Rockland To Honor Two Fallen 9/11 Officers During Special Ceremony
Rockland To Honor Two Fallen 9/11 Officers During Special Ceremony ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two more names will be added to the Rockland County Police Memorial during a remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 22, in front of the County Courthouse on Main Street in New City. Deputy U.S. Marshal Zacarias Toro of Nanuet and New York City Police Department Lt. Luis Lopez of Suffern both responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Both later developed severe health issues, attributed to their service at Ground Zero, that claimed their lives in 2015. Toro and Lopez will be the 32nd and 33rd names added to the Police Memorial, Rockland County Sheri…

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The Shops At Nanuet Celebrate Season With Spring Fling The Shops At Nanuet Celebrate Season With Spring Fling
The Shops At Nanuet Celebrate Season With Spring Fling NANUET, N.Y. -- The Shops at Nanuet will host a Spring Shopping Fling on Saturday.  “After a long winter, we are thrilled to usher in the new season with the Spring Shopping Fling at The Shops at Nanuet,” said Briana Puncar, director of mall marketing and business development for The Shops at Nanuet. “We’ve put together a day that will speak to the fresh new beginning of spring, including retailer specials, entertainment, giveaways, with other surprises as well. We look forward to sharing the fun with our loyal shoppers.” Guests who show receipts totaling at least $200 at participating stor…

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by Frank Mojica