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Once again in America the face of isolationism has come to the forefront of our politics. Today as in the years following the First World War there is a push to have the United States government steer clear of what George Washington said in his farewell address, foreign entanglements. The last time the idea of…
Pearl River has been the venue for the Saint Patrick Day Parade since 1967 when the parade was moved from the narrow streets of New City to the wide main thoroughfare of Central Avenue. Raymond Sheridan was the parade’s first Grand Marshall in 1964. Since that time, the parade has grown to become the second…
The Town Board has decided to hold a public meeting on February 20, 2024 at town hall at 7pm. It is hoped there will be a vote held for the issuance of a special permit to operate under New York State Agro-Tourism laws as part of the monthly Town Board meeting.
Daniel J. Davis, 89, of Pearl River passed away at Buckingham Care & Rehabilitation after a brief illness on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Frances C. Davis, in 2017. He was born June 15th,1934 to Irish immigrants Mary Hughes Davis and Michael Joseph Davis. He grew up…
January 1, 2024 Michael Mandel of Pearl River was elected to a second term at the January 23, Town Board Meeting. Michael is well known and is a civically conscientious individual. He is a Veteran, Father and Grandfather who has been concerned about and has been active in the public interest concerning how local government…
When the founding fathers conceived our republic they had no concept that someday the president of the United States would be over 81 years old. They did feel that the minimum age to serve in this capacity, to have enough world or life experience was 35 years of age. It behooves us to think that…
Ever since the fire originating in the Rise Up gun range burned down a third of the old Food Fair strip mall, there have been speculations on the town’s various social grapevines. Many who frequented the now defunct Dunkin Doughnuts hope that the franchise will return to its original location as before the fire. Gossip…
In 1975, my aunt Fannie Cassetta was the cook for Joe Brevetti, whose store, Joe’s Deli, was located on Central Avenue. My aunt Fannie was an excellent cook. She made hot dishes like veal parmigiana and baked Ziti. I remember her wielding a long handled wooden spoon which she stirred the giant pots of pizza…
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, a home on Amory Avenue in Pearl River caught fire around 6:00 pm. The fire department was called and emergency responders got everyone out of the house. There were no injuries. The fire authorities said that the fire was electrical in nature. Damage was minimal due to the quick professional…
Route 303 Tappan New York Rated 5 stars ***** My family consists of myself, my wife and two boys 21 and 18 years old. Therefore, we are heavy hitters when it comes to the consumption of food. So read on at your own risk. The decision to choose dinner at this establishment was my wife’s,…
