What is the first place in Rockland that comes mind which evokes images of lacy Victorian curtains, the taste of a fresh lemon square, and real American hospitality?  A bed and breakfast in Haverstraw of course.  That’s right, you read correctly.  But what on earth would one do at a bed and breakfast only a few towns over?  A great starting point is an English style garden party. While Haverstraw definitely has it’s own flair, it would not win first choice with anyone looking for an enjoyable and out of the ordinary way to spend their afternoon.  The Bricktown Inn Bed & Breakfast however, is just that.  Haverstraw native owners...

Remember the days when doing something such as smoking, engaging in unprotected sex or drinking and driving were the number one reasons why Americans died? Seems obscured to say, but nowadays doing nothing is the leading cause of death for Americans. Hypokinetic disease (living a sedentary lifestyle) subjects many to cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, insomnia and chronic lower back pain. The average American is overweight and inactive. Gym memberships are at an all time high, however the obesity rates are still climbing at extreme rates. The Center of Disease Control is concerned with epidemic. The CDC...

Nowadays, diets have turned into “how long can I eat like this until I can’t do this anymore.” So with that being said I hate diets! Eating well should be an everyday thing. I’m going to make this so simple, you cannot fail. When you shop for food, shop for only natural (non processed) foods. Yes this means no bread…(even whole wheat). Seems hard right? I have a trick that can make grocery food shopping very easy. When shopping only shop on the outskirts of the grocery store. There are only a few exceptions to go through the shopping isles and that is for nuts, oatmeal, and rice. Also there are some exceptions...

Antebellum Nyack may seem inconsequential when considering the scale of the Civil War and abolition, but the village—and some dedicated residents—helped combat slavery in their own way. Firstly, it’s important to note the Nyack we know wasn’t identical to the Nyack of the nineteenth century. Due to the rapid extension of the country’s railroad system in the 1800s, Nyack experienced quick growth. As a result, the incorporation of the village was proposed and comprehensively discussed (residents found they could no longer rely on the town government). But the proposed village soon splintered in several smaller ones. Due...

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean that it’s time to hibernate indoors for the winter! Rockland County sports a number of sites for outdoor winter fun, including sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Think about how good curling up with a cup of cocoa and a good book will feel after an hour or so of frosty-yet-warming exercise (and of course, the kids will love it)! Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Bear Mountain Cross-country skiing 845-942-2560 Bear Mountain State Park Bear Mountain Sledding, ice skating, cross-country skiing 845-786-2701 Eugene Levy Memorial Park Pomona Sledding, Ice...