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Rashida Ashley: Creativity as an Ongoing Practice of Becoming
The West Haverstraw soprano, actress, and writer centers her work on unbiased love, with particular attention to creating space for Black women to be desired and whole.
Read the storyPopsarap Popcorn Finds Its Home in Blauvelt
Leony Anne McKeown launched a small-batch Filipino-American popcorn brand out of a shared kitchen, then messaged a closing shop about spare supplies and received an offer that changed everything.
Read the storyKDG Beauty: Making Glam Feel Like You
Katie Gonidakis built KDG Beauty around one idea: clients should look like themselves, just enhanced. She shares how she made the leap and what the business actually looks like day to day.
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Hershey's Deli: Haverstraw's Broadway Counter for Dominican Comfort Food, Dawn to Late Night
On Broadway in Haverstraw, Hershey's Deli opens at 7 every morning and stays open late, serving bacon-egg-and-cheese sandwiches alongside mofongo, mangu, and tostones.
Read the storyAirmont Animal Hospital: Suffern's Vet for Cats and Dogs Since 1988
For nearly four decades, the full-service hospital at 18 Indian Rock has handled everything from routine check-ups to surgery — and helps local families afford the care their pets need.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County: One Adult, One Child, and a Relationship That Can Last Eleven Years
Headquartered in Nanuet, the nonprofit pairs Rockland kids ages 7 to 18 with screened adult mentors — and tonight, a circus at Palisades Center helps fund the next match.
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Thrift by Elite Repeat: New City's Designer Consignment Boutique, Pre-Loved Without the Boutique Prices
At 170 South Main Street in New City, Thrift by Elite Repeat turns pre-loved designer handbags, shoes, jewelry, and women's clothing into a treasure hunt with consignment-boutique quality — and an online shop for the finds you can't wait to see in person.
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Balloon Artistry: Chestnut Ridge's Four-Decade Party Designers, From Balloons to Full-Room Transformations
For nearly four decades, Balloon Artistry — now Artistry Event Design — has turned Rockland County celebrations into full-room experiences, from hand-cut backdrops and balloon installations to dance-floor canopies and custom centerpieces.
Read the storyMike Zaro Built Rockland Connected Because He Couldn't Find Anything to Do
The Nanuet co-founder started with a personal frustration, turned it into a community directory, and is still figuring out what people actually need.
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Bombay Grill: New City's North-and-South Indian Table, Halal and Hand-Crafted Since 2010
On South Little Tor Road in New City, Bombay Grill has spent more than a decade cooking hand-crafted dishes from North and South India — tandoori and kebabs, biryanis and dosas, all Halal — and regulars have made it one of Rockland's most-reviewed Indian restaurants.
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Sparky's Diner: Garnerville's Movie-Set Diner That Feeds a Whole Town
On Route 129 in Garnerville, a diner opened in 1978 by a couple who bet everything on a quiet stretch of road now feeds police, firefighters, school kids, and little leaguers — and has starred in 14 film and TV productions along the way.
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Levity Live West Nyack: Big-Name Comedy Hiding Inside the Palisades Center
Inside the Palisades Center in West Nyack, a 350-seat comedy club that opened in 2012 brings national headliners to Rockland — with Marlon Wayans taking the stage November 20-22 and a full November calendar behind him.
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The Ranch Hudson Valley: Sloatsburg's Woodland Reset, Less Than an Hour From the City
In Sloatsburg, The Ranch Hudson Valley turns a restored lakeside estate into a structured wellness stay: guided hikes, daily massages, plant-forward meals, and rooms with no TVs, all less than an hour from Manhattan.
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Dera Restaurant: Spring Valley's Halal Table for Karahi, Tandoor, and Fresh-Baked Bread
On Route 59 in Spring Valley, Dera Restaurant serves Pakistani and Indian halal dishes, from pound-sized karahi orders to tandoor classics and fresh-baked bread, every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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The Dining Room: Blauvelt's From-Scratch Kitchen Where No Two Meals Are Exactly Alike
At 135 East Erie Street in Blauvelt, a cozy 65-seat dining room builds its menu from scratch every day, led by a chef who treats a changing menu as the whole point.
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Spook Rock Golf Course: Suffern's Public Links With a Name Made for Halloween
An 18-hole, par-72 course on 150 acres in the Town of Ramapo, Spook Rock pairs a storied past with a tree-lined test that anyone can book.
Read the storyBrasserie D: Nyack's Parisian Table for French Classics, a Raw Bar, and Sunday Brunch
At 108 Main Street in Nyack, Brasserie D serves traditional French cooking across lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, from escargots and bouillabaisse to a raw bar and moules frites three ways.
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Cielito Lindo: Valley Cottage's Small, Family-Feeling Mexican Deli
At 486 Kings Highway in Valley Cottage, Cielito Lindo serves quick Mexican favorites, from tacos and quesadillas to birria and fresh churros, in a small dining room with service the owners describe as like family.
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Nina's Cuts: Congers' Calm, Detail-Obsessed Barbershop
At 44 Lake Road in Congers, Nina's Cuts pairs skilled hair and beard care with a calm, welcoming shop: sharp fades, careful beard trims, and a chair that works just as well for a five-year-old as for a longtime regular.
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Allie's Bakery: Orangeburg's Bakery for Occasion Cakes and Everyday Treats
At 21 Orangetown Shopping Center in Orangeburg, Allie's Bakery pairs custom occasion cakes with the everyday case: rainbow cookies, carrot cake, tiramisu, and the rest of a well-stocked neighborhood bakery.
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British Swim School at Rockland Community College: Suffern's Saturday Swim School for Every Age
At Rockland Community College in Suffern, British Swim School runs survival-first swim lessons on Saturday mornings for babies, kids, teens, and adults - in small groups, in 30-minute classes.
Read the storyEl Paisano: Spring Valley's Wide-Ranging Table for Mexican and Latin American Favorites
On South Central Avenue, this Spring Valley restaurant pairs a sprawling Mexican and Latin American menu - tacos, tortas, weekend specials, and breakfast - with online ordering, delivery, and pickup.
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Glowing Candle: West Nyack's Shop for Crystals, Gemstone Jewelry, and One-of-a-Kind Gifts
On the second floor of Palisades Center, this local shop pairs hand-selected crystals and gemstone jewelry with gifts and home decor.
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New City Bowl & Batting Cages: New City's Home for Birthday Parties, Leagues, and Late Nights at the Lanes
With 24 certified lanes, batting cages in season, bumpers for the little ones, and a full bar and snack bar, this Main Street fixture is where New City comes to play.
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