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Mosque at ground Zero- Is this the right to do?

July 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

87 people who had ties to or lived in Rockland County died on 9/11/2001 . There is much debate about the building of a mosque a mere 2 blocks from the sacred ground. Some say it is an excercise of religious freedom, other say build it uptown. Even Sarah Palin, from the comforts of her [...]

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Yankee 27th World Championship Ring

April 13th, 2010 · No Comments

Prior to the start of their match up with the Angels today. The Yankees received their World Series Championship rings today. The 27th Championship of their storied history. Greatest sports team ever? - You betcha!

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Nyack Spring Fest Street Festival - April 18

April 12th, 2010 · No Comments

Nyack Spring Fest this weekend - April 18th.
Sunday, 10am - 5pm - Rain or Shine.
The Nyack Spring Fest at Main Street and Broadway is one of the most anticipated street fairs in Rockland and the Hudson Valley attracting people from the entire Tri-State area. Many new additions to this years festival including circus acts and [...]

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Entergy is Not a Good Neighbor, at all

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments

One should not take chances with radioactive leaks and exposure Entergy. When will the madness end?
Vanderhoef seeks answers on Indian Point steam release Asks why counties weren’t notified until nearly 24 hours after event
NEW CITY (MARCH 9) – Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef demanded answers today as to why counties in the Indian [...]

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New COBRA Benefits For Those Laid Off

January 8th, 2010 · No Comments

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have lost jobs during this recession, finding a way to keep employer-provided health benefits is probably a top priority. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 could make that much easier, reducing your cost in most cases by almost two-thirds.
Under a 1986 federal law commonly [...]

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Biggest Baby Crib Recall in US History

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Following four recent infant suffocations, the U.S. government has issued a record recall for 2.1 million drop side cribs. The recall also bears to light the lack of safety testing for an industry entrusted with the very first hours, days, months and years of a child’s life. Amazingly, in a country like America that there [...]

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Elvis and the Lyrics of Yesterday, into Helter Skelter

July 20th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Great show at CitiField, a little look back for you. Here Paul just came out of Yesterday and was speaking about all the artisits who have recorded the song, some like Marvin Gaye and Elvis even updated lyrics…

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Michael Jackson Cultural Icon of our time

June 25th, 2009 · No Comments

The impact Michael Jackson had on pop culture was so vast that it is hard to actually describe with mere words- fashion, dance, business, live performances, video, publishing, producing, songwriting, racial integration, music- the list goes on and on. Descibed as the complete package, he was the ultimate entertainer and pop culture trendsetter.
His mastery [...]

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