WEST NYACK, NY – BRIDGES, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and leadership on behalf of people with disabilities, announced they recently had their new offices in the Palisades Mall treated with an innovative product called BioProtect which will provide protection for up to three months.
Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office, an office technology company based in New York City, recently partnered with ViaClean Technologies to offer applications of BioProtect. BioProtect is registered with the EPA, and is a safe, water-based coating that can be applied to all types of surfaces for continuous antimicrobial protection for up to 90 days.
“We are very much attuned to the health of our clients and our staff and this technology offered an ideal solution for us,” says BRIDGES Executive Director Carlos Martinez. “Instead of sanitizing each time a surface is touched, according to research, BioProtect keeps working for weeks and even months at a time. This technology, in addition to our other safety measures, adds to the peace of mind of staff and all those we serve.”
BioProtect is applied via an electrostatic sprayer and forms a durable and consistent bond with both non-porous and porous surfaces, creating an effective antimicrobial coating. It essentially becomes part of the surface, creating a field of nanospikes that mechanically kill bacteria, mold, viruses, or other microbes that come into contact with the surfaces by piercing and rupturing their cell membrane. This method prevents the microbes from mutating and adapting into “superbugs” that are difficult to manage. It is colorless and odorless and does not contain Triclosan, heavy metals, arsenic, titanium, phenols or poisons. It is so safe that it has been approved by the EPA and FDA as a food contact surface preservative. In addition to BRIDGES, the City of New Rochelle has contracted with Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office to have its entire public-school system protected with BioProtect.
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“We applaud BRIDGES not only for its exceptional work on behalf of people with disabilities, but also for its demonstrated commitment to the health and safety of its constituents and staff; understanding that health and safety are paramount today. We also commend BRIDGES for having the vision to embrace BioProtect’s revolutionary safe and effective proactive protection. We partnered with ViaClean because we see BioProtect’s vast potential to help organizations safely resume operations in a post-COVID world while giving their constituents invaluable peace of mind,” stated Jason Weiss, Executive Vice President of Atlantic, Tomorrow’s Office.
Looking for something fun to do on May 16? Spring Fest at Paw Pals & Bark ‘n Brews will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering an afternoon of shopping, music, food, and dog-friendly fun.
Guests can browse local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab food and drinks while spending time with their pups. The event is free to attend and open to everyone — whether you’re bringing a dog or just looking for a fun spring outing.
Organizers say Spring Fest is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed, pet-friendly atmosphere supporting local businesses and vendors.
PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The Spring 2026 Pearl River Food Truck Festival has been rescheduled for May 23rd, bringing a wide variety of food, drinks, and community activity to Central Avenue Field.
The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to draw visitors from across Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley.
Organizers have launched a new website for the festival, where attendees can preview vendors and plan their visit: www.pearlriverftf.com
This year’s lineup features a mix of returning favorites and new vendors offering everything from seafood and barbecue to desserts and specialty drinks. Among those scheduled to appear are Red Barn Cidery, Cousins Maine Lobster, Grumpy Dumpling Co., That Cheese Lady, and Three Little Pigs BBQ.
Additional participants include Sweet D’s, Maillard Food Truck, Liquid Fables, Nelson Gourmet House, New York Soda Jerks, Crave NY Wings, Prince Popover, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn, Manor Sangria, EmpaBake Empanadas, Doc Pickle LLC, Irie Delights Bakery, Crannog Apiary, Chef J’s Latin Dragon, Lara’s Kitchen, Pretzel Boy, and Stony Point Brewing Co.
The festival has grown into one of the more popular seasonal events in the area, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on local businesses and regional food vendors.