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Gran Fondo Bicycle Event Rides Through Orangeburg Gran Fondo Bicycle Event Rides Through Orangeburg
Gran Fondo Bicycle Event Rides Through Orangeburg ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Orangetown Police Department has issued an advisory on the Gran Fondo Bicycle Event that will will pass through Orangetown on Sunday, May 15.  Bicyclists will begin traveling north on Route 9W through Palisades at around 7:30 a.m. before traveling along River Road and Piermont Ave. The northbound bicyclists should be out of the area by 9 a.m. Southbound bicyclists traveling south on Western Highway through Blauvelt into Orangeburg will begin arriving at around 10 a.m. They will turn onto Orangeburg Road towards Route 303 then use the Rail to Trail to Sparkill. The b…

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by Frank Mojica
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Greg O'Brien Speaks At Dementia Conference In Tarrytown Greg O'Brien Speaks At Dementia Conference In Tarrytown
Greg O'Brien Speaks At Dementia Conference In Tarrytown Tarrytown, N.Y. -- Dementia will be discussed at a conference in Tarrytown on Friday, May 13. The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will host its second annual Meeting of the Minds dementia conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton. The conference will feature talks by keynote speakers, a research update, and morning and afternoon breakout sessions for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, family caregivers, professionals, Spanish-speaking caregivers and the general public.  Among the breakout session speakers is Greg O’Brien, a journalist for more than 35 ye…

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by Cindy Capitani
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Panel Discusses Economic Issues At Nyack Library Panel Discusses Economic Issues At Nyack Library
Panel Discusses Economic Issues At Nyack Library ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- There will be an economic issues discussion on Wednesday, May 4, at the Nyack Library from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.All are welcome to attend this panel discussion on current economic issues.  The Nyack Library is at 59 S. Broadway in Nyack.

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by Jason Bisnoff
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Lecture Shines Spotlight On Rockland County Irish Lecture Shines Spotlight On Rockland County Irish
Lecture Shines Spotlight On Rockland County Irish ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County welcomes the public to "The Irish of Rockland County," a lecture by George Leahy on Thursday, May 19 at the society's center in New City.. Leahy's roots in Rockland County go back to the mid-1800s, when his Irish ancestors settled in Haverstraw.  Now retired, Leahy taught history at Nanuet High School for 30, and most recently was an adjunct professor of history at St. Thomas Aquinas College.  The program focuses on the arrival and impact of the Irish on the political, social, and economic history of Rockland.  A…

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by Donna Christopher
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'Purple Rain' Airs At AMC Palisades 21 In Tribute To Prince 'Purple Rain' Airs At AMC Palisades 21 In Tribute To Prince
'Purple Rain' Airs At AMC Palisades 21 In Tribute To Prince WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- AMC Palisades 21 will be screening the 1984 movie classic "Purple Rain" in memory of Prince several times daily through Thursday night. Additional showings have been added, according to the latest online listings. The music legend was found unconscious on Friday in an elevator at his Minnesota residence as reported here. The film is a semi-autobiographical tale of The Kid, a Minneapolis musician navigating the club scene while dealing with a romantic rival and a difficult family life. A massive hit upon release, it’s a showcase for Prince’s otherworldly musica…

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by Jon Craig
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Realtors Group Hosts Party For Make-A-Wish In Stony Point Realtors Group Hosts Party For Make-A-Wish In Stony Point
Realtors Group Hosts Party For Make-a-wish In Stony Point WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, a division of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, is hosting a “Red Carpet Spectacular” Cocktail Party on Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point, N.Y.  The event will benefit Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley, a non-profit group that grants the wishes of Hudson Valley children with life-threatening medical conditions. “Wish” recipient Ramiro Vargas, 15, of East Fishkill, will be the featured speaker at the event. Now a sophomore in high school, Ramiro was diagnosed at 13 with a rare b…

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by Tom Renner
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Workplace Violence Discussed At North Rockland Chamber Breakfast Workplace Violence Discussed At North Rockland Chamber Breakfast
Workplace Violence Discussed At North Rockland Chamber Breakfast STONY POINT, N.Y. -- The North Rockland Chamber of plans a Networking Breakfast Friday, April 29 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Lynch's, 79 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point, N.Y.The cost is $30/members; $20 past/non-members. There will be networking and a presentation by Robert W. Van Cura, Undersheriff, Rockland County Sheriff's Office on Active Shooter Awareness and Workplace Violence.  For more information, email info@rocklandhistory.org or call (845) 634-9629.

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by Donna Christopher
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Suffern Theater Celebrates 'Singin' In the Rain' Anniversary Suffern Theater Celebrates 'Singin' In the Rain' Anniversary
Suffern Theater Celebrates 'Singin' In the Rain' Anniversary SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The classic film, "Singin' in the Rain" will be shown in celebration of its anniversary Saturday, April 23 at the Lafayette Theater, Suffern, N.Y. The film is part of the Robert Benmosche Family Film Festival 2016, sponsored by JACA ENTERTAINMENT and Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence and the Ramapo Town Board. "Singin' in the Rain" had its debut March 27, 1952 at Radio City Music Hall. The movie tickets are $3 for adults; $2 for kids; Ramapo seniors free with senior pass. The movie is at 11:30 a.m. at the theater, 97 Lafayette Ave., Suffern. Clic…

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by Donna Christopher
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Garnerville, Stony Point ShopRites Go Green For Earth Day Garnerville, Stony Point ShopRites Go Green For Earth Day
Garnerville, Stony Point ShopRites Go Green For Earth Day FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- On Friday, April 22, Inserra Supermarkets' ShopRites in New Jersey and New York are hosting "Going Green" Earth Day events. Select stores will be giving away a free Earth Day reusable bag; a free petunia seed to plant at home, for the first 125 customers with children; and informational handouts about ShopRite's environmental sustainability initiatives, including eco-friendly products, how-to details on reducing energy and water usage, and home composting tips. Shoppers bagging their groceries in reusable bags at checkout can enter a raffle to win prizes includi…

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by Rachel Martin
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Health Fair In Nanuet Tops Upcoming Events Health Fair In Nanuet Tops Upcoming Events
Health Fair In Nanuet Tops Upcoming Events NANUET, N.Y. -- The Nanuet Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd Annual Nanuet Health Fair on Tuesday, April 19. More than 40 health-care providers will be at the fair, as will more than 10 demonstrations and free giveaways.  The fair takes place at Pascack Community Center, 87 New Clarkstown Road and runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information. Nanuet Chamber will also host Walk/Run for Breast Cancer - In Memory of Retta at the Shops at Nanuet on Sunday, May 1, at 9 a.m. The walk/run is in memory of former Nanuet Loretta Cappiello. Rockland Business Women's Network will host…

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by Frank Mojica
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Outdoor Shopping Festival, Benefit Planned In West Nyack Outdoor Shopping Festival, Benefit Planned In West Nyack
Outdoor Shopping Festival, Benefit Planned In West Nyack WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Outdoor Shopping Extravaganza and Festival will take place on Saturday, May 7 at Germonds Park in West Nyack. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event will feature a wide array of vendors. Some of the activities will include face painting, a special appearance by Boulder Bird and, a free yoga and hip-hop class and ongoing entertainment all day disc jockey and local band. Hot dogs and ice cream will be available. The vendors fee is $50. Email ssolar@ccsd.edu for an application. The event will be from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.…

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by Ken Davis
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Rockland Community College Plans Free Children’s Book Fair Rockland Community College Plans Free Children’s Book Fair
Rockland Community College Plans Free Children’s Book Fair SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Rockland Community College in Suffern will host a multicultural-themed children's book fair Saturday, April 30, in the Student Union.The book fair will highlight the importance of diversity and multicultural representation in all children’s literature. Scheduled events will include two workshops for children, panel discussions, book signings, raffle prizes and more. ​ This free event is open to people of all ages. For more information, contact Shamika Mitchell at smitchel@sunyrockland.edu or call 845-574- 4244. The book fair will be from 10 a.m.-3.pm. Rockland Community C…

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by Ken Davis