Nanuet, NY — Alarm is growing across Rockland County as local legislators and anti-hunger advocates raise urgent concerns over potential federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). At a press conference held at People to People in Nanuet on Wednesday, community leaders outlined the potentially devastating effects of such reductions, warning that they … [Read more...] about Rockland County Officials Warn of Looming SNAP Food Crisis
Rockland County Officials Warn of Looming SNAP Food Crisis
Lorraine Lombardo
Lorraine Lombardo (nee DiMeo), 80, of Suffern, NY, formerly of Congers, NY, passed at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard Lombardo. Cherished mother of Lorraine Briguglio and Richard Lombardo and his wife April. Adored grandmother of Alex, Victoria and Crosby. Dearest sister of Cynthia DiMeo and the late Mildred O’Keefe. Lorraine […] The post Lorraine … [Read more...] about Lorraine Lombardo
Estelle Marie Perretti
Estelle Marie Perretti (nee Muzzio), 94, of Northvale, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. She was born to George Muzzio and Pauline Hinsen and grew up in Rockleigh and Northvale. She was predeceased by her husband Donald and daughter Donna. Loving mother of Daniel and his wife Alisa and Donald Jr. Very […] The post Estelle Marie Perretti appeared … [Read more...] about Estelle Marie Perretti
Paul Torello
Paul Torello, Age 82, passed away on August 3, 2025, in North Carolina after a long and courageous battle fighting cancer. Paul was born on 11/22/42 in Nyack, New York to Joseph and Elsie Torello and was raised in Northvale, NJ. After graduating from Northern Valley Regional High School in 1960, he worked with his […] The post Paul Torello appeared first on Pizzi Funeral Home. … [Read more...] about Paul Torello
Local Martial Arts Trainer Aims to Empower Women with Self Defense Workshops
Nanuet, NY - In a high-energy and empowering workshop held recently at the Rockland Chapter of the Bi-State Professional Networking (BSPN) group, Tina Dawn, founder of LifeForce Self-Defense, shared practical and powerful self-defense techniques specifically designed for women—but applicable to everyone. The session wasn't just a demonstration of physical tactics; it was a call … [Read more...] about Local Martial Arts Trainer Aims to Empower Women with Self Defense Workshops