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Why Everyone Loves National Meatball Day March 9th 2024

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                                Every culture has its own meatball tradition

Every area of the world has its own traditions and history surrounding meatballs. Meatballs play well with so many other types of food—why limit yourself to spaghetti and meatballs as delicious as that is ?

There’s something about their playful and flavorful nature that makes meatballs a perennial favorite for kids and adults alike. You may not know what you want to eat but chances are that once you see a few succulent, meatballs sitting in front of you, you’re going to dive right in!

Restaurants across the country are celebrating with special offers on meatballs on March 9. Grab a few friends together and go try them out!  Visit your favorite restaurant and order a plate of spaghetti and meatballs or even better make your own favorite meatball recipe. Enjoy!!

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Hezekiah Easter The First Black American To Be Elected Into Rockland County Legislature

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Hezekiah Easter, was inducted into the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame in 2003.  In his career and in the history of Rockland, Hezekiah Easter was often the first. He became the first Black person elected to public office in Rockland County 1965 when he won a seat on the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees. Easter served as deputy mayor and police commissioner in the village. In November 1969, he was elected as an inaugural member of the Rockland County Legislature.

Easter, a Nyack community leader ensured the preservation and restoration of a historic Black Cemetery (Mt. Moor Cemetery is currently surrounded by the Palisades Mall) and worked on behalf of social justice issues, including affordable housing and an integrated workforce.

” I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and for as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can”  Yours in Christ, Trustee Ezekiah Easter.

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Rockland County At It’s Most Beautiful There Is No Better Way To Start The Day

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                  Beautiful Sunrise at Haverstraw Bay Park
                                                           Photo by Rockland Photographer, Owey Cramsie Jr.

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