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Nyack Hospital Doctor Discusses Ways To Manage IBS Symptoms NYACK, N.Y. -- Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that affects the large intestine and could cause debilitating symptoms, and a Nyack Hospital doctor is offering advice on symptoms of IBS and ways to treat them. The symptoms tend to get better or worse depending on factors including a person’s diet and amount of stress, according to Dr. Howard Feldfogel of Clarkstown Medical Associates and director of the department of medicine at Nyack Hospital. Some people can control their symptoms through diet and stress reduction while others are helped with medication. The cause of IBS is no…

by Karin Carrasco

02/05/2016

News

Spring Valley Veteran Kenneth Mercer Receives Buffalo Soldier Award SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Spring Valley resident Kenneth Mercer, who was a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, received the 2016 Buffalo Soldier Award from Rockland County Executive Ed Day on Thursday. "Ken Mercer embodies the American spirit and dedication to service, which is clearly evident through his lifelong commitment to family, community, and our armed services," said Day. The Buffalo Solider Award is presented every year to an African- American veteran. Buffalo Soldiers was the nickname of the African-American cavalry regiments formed in 1866 in the U.S. Army: "…

by Karin Carrasco

02/05/2016

Lifestyle

Fight Hunger With Cumac At 19th Annual Luncheon In Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. -- CUMAC will have its 19th Annual Have-a-Heart Luncheon & Auction Saturday, Feb. 20 at St. Clare’s Parish in Clifton. The event will feature a live auction with all proceeds benefiting CUMAC's mission to fight hunger in New Jersey. Prizes range from vacation getaways to small household items. CUMAC, in Paterson, has been serving the community for more than 30 years. It currently operates the largest food pantry in Passaic County. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $20. Click here to buy tickets.

by Karin Carrasco

02/05/2016

News

Letter To The Editor: End The Gap Elimination Adjustment PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Do you have school aged children or grandchildren? Have you heard about the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA)? While the GEA is not exactly a buzzword, the GEA has real, destructive effects on our schools that directly impact our students. Since its inception, schools in our senate district have lost out on over $160 million in state funding. What’s worse? Our schools stand to lose even more if the GEA is not fu…

by Dan Vera

02/05/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich High School Student Arrested After Making Online Threats GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich High School student was arrested Tuesday after he made threatening comments against a teacher on Facebook, Greenwich Times reported. Thomas Walker, 18, was charged with breach of peace after he wrote on Facebook that his teacher "needs to die" and he had plans to "jump" her, Greenwich Times said. Walker was released without bail, according to Greenwich Times. Click here to read the full Greenwich Times article.

by Karin Carrasco

02/04/2016

Events

Fox Lane HS Rock Ensemble Performs At B.B. King Blues Club BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Students in the Fox Lane High School Rock Ensemble will perform at the legendary B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in New York City on Thursday, Feb. 4. The students will be performing works by Genesis, Blues Traveler, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Alanis Morisette, Aerosmith, Jane’s Addiction, Kansas and more. Special guest Hayden Vitera, rock violinist originally from Texas, who infuses elements of rock and Latin music, will join the Fox Lane students for a few tunes. The co-directors of the Fox Lane High School Rock Ensemble are faculty members Matt Vanacoro and Mike Pies…

by Karin Carrasco

02/03/2016

News

Letter: Senate Support Needed For Dangerous Philipston Intersecton PHILIPSTOWN, N.Y. -- Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Many of us in Putnam Valley and Philipstown have been concerned about the very dangerous intersection of Pudding Street and the Taconic State Parkway. It has been the site of accidents and near accidents over the years. There was a recent letter to the editor in another paper in which the writer wondered why nothing had been done about this. For those who’ve either forgotten, or never knew – Terry Gipson, who was our State Senator in 2013 and 2014, and considered t…

by Margaret Yonco-Haines

02/03/2016

News

Dog Found On Side Of Road Near Saw Mill Parkway Is Searching For Owner YONKERS, N.Y. -- A dog that was found on the side of the road in Yonkers, possibly hit by a car, is still looking for his owners. The adult, male, mix breed was found on Jackson Avenue near the Saw Mill Parkway on Jan. 29. A passerby brought the dog to the Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers for medical care. Please call the ASC with any information to 914-457-4000.

by Karin Carrasco

02/03/2016

Schools

George Fischer Middle School Students Take 'Million Page Challenge' CARMEL, N.Y. -- George Fischer Middle School fifth- and sixth- graders conquered and surpassed the Million Page Challenge by reading a total of 1,336,206 pages since the fall. The Million Page Challenge is a national program to promote reading for please among young students. The school’s librarian, Elizabeth Krieger, set the challenge for all fifth and sixth-grade students. Some notable accomplishments include the following: Classes with the most pages read: Jamie Walner’s sixth-grade classes read a total of 765,926 pages. Her first period class read the most with a total of 98,449 page…

by Karin Carrasco

02/02/2016

Sports

Concordia's Milhaven Is Rookie Of The Week For Second Consecutive Week BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- For the second straight week and third time overall this season, Concordia College freshman Stephen Milhaven, of Port Washington, has been named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Rookie of the Week in men’s basketball. The Clippers went 2-1 last week with the three home games coming in a span of five days. Milhaven recorded a double-double in every game this week including career-highs of 28 points and 15 rebounds in Concordia’s 73-72 defeat to Post. Milhaven averaged 18.6 points and 14.0 rebounds per game and shot 20-of-38 overall from the field (53 pe…

by Karin Carrasco

02/02/2016

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