Valley Cottage News

UPPER NYACK - It's probably the ultimate in 'green' recycling. Take a dead or downed tree, use a two-man saw and traditional tools to craft a rustic bench, then place the seating in a public setting.

In response to Mark Shustak's letter on Monday, 'Roads repaired just in time for elections,' the confusion over distinguishing between state, county and town roads is understood.

NYACK - With their Viking helmets and faux fur-draped torsos, the contingent from the River Rowing Association cut a striking image with the gray, tossing Hudson in the background.

The trial of a former Millstone Township man accused of orchestrating a plan to have his attorney killed after losing a custody battle with his ex-wife got underway today with both sides laying out their arguments for the jury.

The Valley Cottage mother brutally attacked Sept. 18 in a New Jersey hotel parking lot remains hospitalized as detectives continue to investigate.

Friends are rallying around a Valley Cottage mother of two who was repeatedly stabbed in a New Jersey hotel parking lot just over a month ago.

Thomas Chadeayne became a criminal when he made an illegal U-turn during rush hour and caused the death of an 11-year-old boy who was on his way home from a Yankees game, a Westchester prosecutor argued today.

WEST NYACK - Erica Forkin of Demarest Avenue doesn't think her street is in terrible shape.

Volunteer Marie Shepitka, who is 81 years old, often finds herself taking care of senior citizens who are younger than her.

On Sept. 26, Hi-Tor Animal Care Center held a welcome reception for Executive Director Vivian Kiggins in conjunction with a microchip clinic for pets.

Jury selection has begun in the trial of a divorced father of three accused of arranging to have his attorney killed after losing a custody battle with his ex-wife. Nicholas A. Lucarella, formerly of Millstone Township, but now living in Valley Cottage in Rockland County, N.Y., is accused of hiring Vancleve 'Q' Ashley of Passaic to kill Red ...

Transplants Save Lives held its third annual golf outing on Sept. 16 at River Vale Country Club.

City of Sculpture will formally dedicate its latest addition, "A Conversation in Six Parts." The sculptor, Eric David Laxman from Valley Cottage, N.Y., will appear at the dedication set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

The Lower Hudson Valley has seen some odd weather this year, but now it's downright flaky.

In conversation, John Perrella wonders out loud whether Columbus Day will remain a holiday in the years ahead.

MONSEY: Brewer Fire Engine Company No. 1, 16 Grove St., Monsey, will hold an afternoon of fire prevention awareness from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Chatting with cookbook author Bunny Crumpacker - now out with her seventh book, 'How to Slice an Onion' - is like warm soup on a crisp autumn day.

Author, avid basketball player and assistant coach, Christine Baker stops by the Valley Cottage Library to talk about her book "Why She Plays: The World of Women's Basketball" which examines the reason girls and women like to participate in sports.

Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef said revenue is needed to fund the county's E-911 system and that likely means another attempt at a cell phone surcharge.

PEARL RIVER - A funeral Mass for 8-year-old Carolyn Sullivan will be celebrated Monday morning at St.