Rockland Blogs: Locally Grown Food; Political Acting

Here's a roundup of popular blogs from Westchester readers, published recently.

Leave your thoughts and opinion here, or head to the individual blogs to join the discussion. 

From Nyack Patch: Locally Grown Food Will Go On Display at DeCicco's Food Festival 

More than fifty DeCicco Family Markets' vendors will show their wares at a Food Festival in the parking lot of the company's Brewster store on Saturday, July 27 beginning at 10 a.m.  

Demonstrations are planned and many exhibitors will distribute samples at outdoor tables and inside the store. [DeCicco is pronounced de-CHEE-ko.] 

Read more here.

From New City Patch: The Chickens Came Home To Roast 

“What is said on the tapes is theatrics -I’m acting!”  County Legislator Frank Sparaco

"Acting is a childish profession - pretending you're someone else and, at the same time, selling yourself"  Katharine Hepburn 

In an article published by the Rockland County Times we learn further details of the continuing disgraceful politicking that goes on behind the scenes in Clarkstown. The Clarkstown Town Board members all voted unanimously to:

a) Re-hire Jay Savino into a patronage job from which he had to be fired when arrested by the FBI and 

b) Voted to create a $75,000 part time position for Wayne Ballard to hire County Legislator Frank Sparaco from which he should be fired for recording conversations in which the FBI have shown no interest.

The chickens have now come home not to roost but to roast!

Get the full blog post here.

From Pearl River Patch: Exercise Yields Physical and Mental Benefits For Seniors

Everyone from the ages of 5-95 should incorporate exercise in their daily routine. Seniors, in particular, can gain great deal, both mentally and physically from being active. 

In addition to keeping body weight down, there are many advantages to staying fit. In particular, aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and cardiovascular system, improving oxygen delivery to the body’s cells and vital organs. 

Learn more here.

From Nanuet Patch: Hi-Tor's Pet of the Week: Misty

A real stunner, Misty is a beige-colored one-year-old Staffy mix with beautiful, gentle amber eyes. Her sweet temperament, which her eyes reveal, will endear her immediately. She is affectionate, obedient, intelligent and patient. These traits, coupled with her lovely appearance, make her a true treasure. Come and claim your treasure before someone else does. Misty does want to be your only dog.