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Pasta Cucina of Stony Point Adds Curb Ramp For Customers With Disabilities

Published

5 years ago

February 16, 2020

Via Richard Fernandez

Tonight, we visited Pasta Cucina, located in Stony Point, NY. We immediately noticed a new curb ramp had been installed at the entrance to the restaurant. We inquired about it, and Mario, the owner, came over and explained that it troubled him to see patrons with mobility issues struggle to get up on the sidewalk to visit the various eateries located at this strip mall, so he took it upon himself to find a solution. As a person with mobility issues, I am genuinely grateful to Mario for being mindful of the struggles people with disabilities encounter. Disability is not the problem; accessibility is! Moreover, we enjoyed another excellent meal, and we were treated like family. Great job, Mario and the Pasta Cucina team.

Richard Fernandez was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (a progressive disease) 26 years ago, but M.S. has never stopped him from volunteering for his community, and he inspires almost everyone he meets.

Rich worked twenty-four years with the NYPD before he retired in 2013. He worked as a Sergeant assigned to the 33rd precinct for nineteen of those twenty-four years. While working at the 33rd precinct, Rich received a Sergeant Special Assignment designation. He was also the sole recipient of the 1998 “Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award” bestowed on a uniformed member of the service, who like Theodore Roosevelt had overcome severe physical challenges to continue commendable service. During his years of service, Rich received numerous perfect attendance awards, stellar evaluations, and other recognition in spite of his health challenges. Throughout the years, M.S. has temporarily blinded Rich, given him permanent mobility issues and impaired his cognitive function; however; Rich has never used his MS as an excuse not to serve his community.

Rich currently serves as the Vice-president of the North Rockland Board of Education and is the leader of the National Multiple Sclerosis Support Group in New City.

Pasta Cucina of Stony Point
32 S. Liberty Drive, Stony Point
(845) 786-6060

Business

Shop Local, Eat Fresh: Pearl River Farmers Market

Published

19 hours ago

June 5, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

The Pearl River Farmers Market began in 2019, and has taken place every Saturday since, right in the heart of downtown Pearl River. The market is a vibrant community event that runs from spring through fall, typically from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, bringing together local farmers, artisans, and small businesses.

Visitors can expect a wide variety of fresh, locally grown produce, handcrafted goods, and delicious food offerings.

Come out and support your local growers and makers every Saturday in downtown Pearl River!

Business

Wine & Liquor Pomona Celebrates Grand Opening at Mt. Ivy Shopping Plaza

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1 week ago

May 29, 2025

Rockland Report Editor

POMONA, NY – The Mt. Ivy Shopping Plaza has welcomed an exciting new addition with the grand opening of Wine & Liquor Pomona, celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and community members. The event, held at the store’s location on Thiells Mt. Ivy Road, marked a promising new chapter for the area’s retail scene.

The grand opening was proudly attended by Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips and Councilman Ralph Kirschkel, who joined in congratulating proprietors David Lu, Jian Weng, and Mike Liu on their new venture. The business owners were praised for their investment in the local economy and their commitment to offering a quality selection of wine and spirits to Rockland County residents.

Wine & Liquor Pomona features a diverse and carefully curated selection of wines and liquors, catering to both casual shoppers and connoisseurs alike. The store’s opening reflects a growing trend of local entrepreneurship and adds value to the Pomona community by providing new shopping options and supporting local commerce.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to stop by and explore the new store’s offerings. With an emphasis on customer service and variety, Wine & Liquor Pomona is poised to become a favorite destination for wine lovers and spirit enthusiasts in Rockland County.