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Raymond Quinones, Clarkstown South Grad & Advocate, Has Passed Away

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Raymond Jose Quinones of Delray Beach FL (formerly of New City NY) passed away on Monday January 6 after a courageous 7 year battle with Substance Use Disorder. Ray was born August 4, 1995 to Jose and Susan Quinones. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters & their husbands: Shalamar & Lance Eagel, Serina & Michael Barkley and Alexa & Michael Brennan. His beloved nephews and nieces: Emily, Vincent, Veronica, Vivian and Danny and a large extended family who loved him. Ray is predeceased by his grandparents Maureen Olinto & Pasquale Olinto and Jose & Ernestina Quinones from West Haverstraw.

Ray will be missed by so many lives he touched over the years in both Rockland and Florida. Ray was a graduate of Clarkstown South and attended RCC and FGCU. Ray was working on a CASAC and Psychology degree to help those suffering from co-occurring disorders. Raymond was sensitive, kind, smart, funny, and handsome. He loved all animals especially his rescue dog, Chance. He loved traveling, music, & the beach. He spent 3 weeks traveling in Spain, Italy and France with People to People as a School Ambassador. Ray touched many lives in his short time on Earth. He was passionate about helping people and was instrumental in eliminating the stigma associated with substance use disorder.

In September of 2014 Ray decided to advocate and support Senator Carlucci’s public effort to ensure life saving antidote (narcan) would be widely distributed to people in need and help save lives. This public outreach by Ray also helped address the stigma associated with Substance Use Disorder and hopefully encouraged many to seek treatment.

The last few years while he lived in Florida Ray was committed to helping to rectify fraudulent treatment facility practices that were spearheaded by his heroine Lissa Franklin (Executive Director at Delray Beach Drug Task Force). Lissa was Ray’s protective angel and a blessing from God who our family will always be indebted to and now consider a family member. We admire her passion in believing that recovery is possible and that fraudulent practices that prey on the vulnerable must be eliminated. Ray often expressed his appreciation for all those who offered him love & hope through his difficult journey and our family commends those including Pastor Pete Brayda and our Brothers & Sisters from Living Hope Fellowship, Pastor Mike Plunket and our Brothers & Sisters from Risen King Alliance Church, and family & friends who supported Ray and our family. Our family acknowledges the ordinary people who come together to do extraordinary things to prevent further loss of life from the horrific disease of Substance Use Disorder: RCADD, FOR-R, Rockland Recovery Homes, Hope not Handcuffs, Shatterproof, Drug Crisis in our Backyard and last but not least Dr. Dale Reiger-Butler DNP Director & Founder of Walk by Faith Ministry-Risen King Alliance Church in New City NY.

Visiting will be Monday 4-8pm at Higgins Funeral Home Congers, NY. Celebration of Life on Tuesday 10am at Risen King Alliance Church in New City NY.Interment to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery Rockland Lake, NY.

In lieu of flowers our family is asking for donations to one of the following organizations: •RCADD, Inc. 25 Smith St #101 Nanuet NY 10954 PLEASE INDICATE ON CHECK FOR-R IN MEMORY OF RAY •Rockland Recovery Homes Inc. 4 Timmel Lane Stony Point NY 10980 •Risen King Alliance Church 15 Third St New City NY 10956… PLEASE INDICATE ON CHECK WALK BY FAITH MINISTRY

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service, Inc.

113 Lake Road East
Congers, NY 10920

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RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center Food Enthusiast Program 2025 Has Limited Availability

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February 19th @ 6:30pm –  Join Chef Pam, a lead baker for Rising Above Bakery. The next installment of the Food Enthusiast Program features Babka & Rugelach with Chef Pam Sangen,

Use the link ABOVE to register. There is limited availability for this class. Hurry!! Enjoy an evening of fun along with some great baked goods. When you arrive at 6:30 you will be greeted with appetizers and you get to take home or eat the recipes you make. 

“We welcome food lovers of all skill levels from our community to join us in our state-of-the-art teaching kitchens to celebrate the joy of cooking and the shared experience of dining,” said Mark Davidoff, Director of the RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center and Foodservice. “Each class offers a chance to explore new culinary experiences, learn from top professionals, and, most importantly, enjoy delicious food crafted with your own hands.”

Location: RCC Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center 70 Main St, in Nyack.

Side Note:  “Classico Italiano” and “Chillin & Grillin” are SOLD OUT. 

Mark your calendar for other Food Enthusiast Program events:

March 6 – Hassenpfeffer Braised Rabbit Stew with Chef Steve Brunner
April 17 – Kreyol Catering with Chef Eve Chery
May 1 – April Showers Bring May Flowers with Chef Katie Lewis
May 14 – Tiramisu with Chef Matt Siciliano

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/food-enthusiast-classes-1558789. For questions, contact the Nyack Hospitality and Culinary Art Center’s director, Mark Davidoff, at 845-875-7571 or [email protected].

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Abraham Lincoln’s 216th Birthday One Of America’s Greatest Presidents

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                                President Abraham Lincoln Feb. 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the country through the American Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved people. 

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