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The Rockland Report Would Like To Thank All Who Have Served This Great Country

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In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, D.C., became the focal point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle. Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans The first celebration using the term Veterans Day occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran, organized “National Veterans Day,” which included a parade and other festivities, to honor all veterans. The event was held on November 11.

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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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