Retired Paterson Priest Of Haledon Finds New Calling As Therapist, Artist
HALEDON, N.J. -- Father Louis Scurti of Haledon loves families -- his church family, his own family, and the families he counsels as a licensed marriage and family therapist.The retired priest, who has a Ph.D as a therapist, still works delivering homilies and with parishioners, constantly is on the move and loves every minute of his life.
"Free time?" he laughs. "I'm always busy either working with patients or the church, with family, reading, traveling, playing with my dog or with my artwork."
Did we mention he's also an artist and a sculptor? And has his own website -…
The Inn In New Canaan Celebrates 35 Years of Independent Senior Living
NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s independent living community, recently celebrated its 35th birthday with a clambake, and welcomed nearly 200 guests, including families, friends, staff and volunteers, for the celebration. Guests were treated to an assortment of distinctively New England specialties prepared on-site, including lobster rolls, clams casino, steamer buckets and more, as well as craft beer from small local breweries.
“As we celebrate this landmark year, we reflect upon 35 years of community support with deep gratitude,” said Kristin Sinatra, Waveny’s direc…
Rockland Pride Finds New Home In Nyack
NYACK, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Pride Center made a huge purchase on Sept. 7 -- a building in Nyack that will serve as the organization's new home at 28 S. Franklin St.
The 7,500-square-foot-building, the former home of the Nyack Elks Lodge, is just steps away from public transportation, shops and restaurants.
“The Pride Center will be a safe place for all youth, adults, seniors, and families to gather, find support, make new friends, access resources, and feel at home.” says Brooke Malloy, executive director
The purchase was a collective effort by the whole Rockland community with rea…
Putnam County Announces Fall Flu Clinics
PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- It’s official -- the 2016-2017 flu season is here -- and that means its time to get that flu shot.To help make sure residents have access to the shot, the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) has scheduled three fall vaccine clinics and their nurses are ready to immunize residents.
Two clinics will run from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, and Monday, Oct. 24, at the Carmel Fire Department, Route 52 and Vink Drive.
Another will take place from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Garrison Fire Department, 1616 Route 6.
“Getting vaccinated early is best,”…
Shelton Parents Want Justice For Baby Son Who Died At Fairfield Daycare
SHELTON, Conn. -- The parents of Adam Seagull, who died at four-months-old after a daycare provider allegedly gave the boy Benadryl, want justice for their son, according to NBC News Connecticut.
Matthew and Michelle Seagull told NBC News that the woman charged in his death, Carol Cardillo, 53, violated their trust and are horrified that she would be so lazy she would use a drug to put their baby to sleep, said NBC News.
On March 22, Fairfield police officers responded to 63 Edgewood Road to investigate the report of an unresponsive infant. The baby, Adam, was transported to St. Vincent’s M…
Teen Killed In Ramapo Crash Returned To Native Argentina
RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A 17-year-old yeshiva student who was killed during an accident in Ramapo in which an off-duty Peekskill police officer hit two students in the driveway of their dormitory just before midnight Wednesday, has been flown home to Argentina for burial, according to multiple reports.
Marcos Tawil, was killed when the officer, Jonathan Mosquera, 24, of Suffern, tried to pass a 2008 Honda driven by Tzvi Hakakian, 19, of Monsey on the left as he was making a left turn into the Yeshivat Tiferet Tora.
The two cars sideswiped each other, sending the officer's car crashing into the teen…
