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Metal and Stone Jewelers

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Saturday Spotlight: Metal and Stone Jewelers with Beverly Gopin
Tell me a bit about your background. What did you do before starting your business?
Seth and I have both been in this business for over 45 years each. For me starting with wholesale loose gems and for Seth graduating from the GIA and then working as a jeweler. After that we worked in almost every category of fine jewelry. From merchandising 14 Saks Fifth Avenue stores around the country with a designer line, to being in the stores themselves promoting the collection. After working for a few years for other people we decided to give our own business a chance. We started small in a cute shop up Main Street in Nyack (we’ve always loved Nyack) and before you know it the space that we’re in now opened up and we’ve been here ever since. So, in total we’ve been in Nyack almost 33 years.
Why did you start your business?
We’ve always loved this business. Everyday we get to make people happy and create memories that last generations with the pieces we create for them or from the jewelry designers we carry.
Who is your target customer?
Our target client is anyone who appreciates a fine piece of jewelry from the simplest design to the most intricate, using precious metals and any precious stone you can think of. We’re here for people who choose to have something different and we love to educate our clients on what is available in the jewelry industry that they may not realize.
What does your business offer?
We do everything that has to do with fine jewelry and watches. All repairs, appraisals, custom design, metal liquidation, and any gemological service you might need.
Where do you see your business in the future?
The future for Metal and Stone is just reaching out to new people that can appreciate what we can offer them as a jeweler. We love what we do and just want to continue on our path.
Do you have any events or promotions coming up?
We are having our Holiday Italian Jewelry show Wednesday, December 10th and Thursday December 11th featuring the designs of Garavelli (PIctures show Garavelli designs.) They are a fabulous designer that we’ve been working with for over 25 years. They have designs from the most classic to the most creative using fine gemstones, 18K gold, and other fine metals as well. And they are lovely people which to us is the most important.
Is there anything else we should know?
We love Nyack and are so grateful that Metal and Stone has a home here. We also love supporting Nyack’s needs in whatever way we can.
845-358-4363
12 South Broadway
Instagram: @metalandstone

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Rockland News Launches Fast Forward Campaign – A Fasting Benefit for People to People

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NORTH ROCKLAND, NY — Rockland News is rallying the community with a heartfelt initiative this holiday season to combat food insecurity across the county. The initiative, with the title “Fast Forward,” is a one-day voluntary fasting event designed to raise funds for People to People Inc., one of Rockland’s largest providers of food and resources for those in need.

Set for Wednesday, December 10th, the Fast Forward campaign asks participants to skip at least one meal and donate the equivalent cost directly to People to People via their official website. All donations—100% of the proceeds—will go toward supporting families facing hunger, not just during the holidays, but throughout the entire year.

“This is something near and dear to my heart,” said Tom Ossa, President of Rockland News, in a video message promoting the campaign. He recounted his own childhood experience with a small amount of food insecurity, noting how community aid from a local church helped sustain his family during difficult times. “If it wasn’t for the church and some community providers back then, I don’t know what my mom and I would have done,” he shared.

To personally support the cause, Ossa recently completed a 36-hour test fast on Wednesday December 4th. He plans to spearhead it again on Wednesday December 10th, and donate all proceeds from the value of meals that are skipped (an average of $16.25 per meal. He hopes others in the community will participate, even if it’s as simple as skipping a single meal and making a small donation.

The event is more than a symbolic gesture—it’s a call to action, inviting residents to embrace a small degree of reserve, and turning that reserve into a collective impact. With just one meal’s worth of giving being approximately $16.25, participants can contribute to a broader effort to ensure that fewer people in Rockland goes hungry during the holidays.

To learn more or to make a donation, visit the People to People website using the link below.

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Tomkins Cove Woman Charged in Stony Point Vehicle Theft Investigation

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STONY POINT, N.Y. – A Tomkins Cove woman has been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins reported in a Stony Point neighborhood late last month, according to the Stony Point Police Department.

Elizabeth Martello, 34, has been charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth and fifth degrees. Her arrest follows a weeklong investigation into a series of thefts from vehicles on November 25.

Police say the first call came in around 6:15 a.m. that day, and over the next several hours, seven residents from a neighborhood off South Liberty Drive reported that items had been taken from their cars. Officers obtained several home security videos showing a suspect entering vehicles and removing property.

Investigators linked Martello to the thefts with assistance from the Haverstraw Police Department, which had recently taken her into custody in connection with similar larcenies in that area. As Stony Point officers continued gathering footage and interviewing residents, they obtained clear video from the Stony Point Budget Motor Inn showing Martello in possession of items reported stolen earlier that morning. Police say she had been staying at the motel with a suspect previously arrested in connection with the same series of thefts.

On December 2, at approximately 8:25 a.m., officers spotted Martello on North Liberty Drive in Tomkins Cove and took her into custody. She was transported to police headquarters, processed, and arraigned in Stony Point Justice Court. Martello was remanded to the Rockland County Jail on $250 bail due to an active bench warrant and multiple prior failures to appear in court, police said.

She is scheduled to return to court on December 9 at 2 p.m. The investigation remains ongoing.

Peas Playcare

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Peas Playcare Saturday Spotlight with owner Alyssa Previti

Tell me a bit about your background. What did you do before starting your business?

I was the Head of HR for a tech company called Wellfound for 10 years. This taught me to be a wiz at operations, but in my childhood and through college I always wanted to work with young children. In between those times I was everything: a retail manager, a dog walker, a waitress, and too many more to name. This taught me how to juggle (metaphorically), have a sense of urgency, and most importantly – a ton of empathy.

Why did you start your business?

I became a parent to twins four years ago, and I realized how true the “it takes a village” saying is, except in these times it’s harder than ever to find that village. I wanted to make that better for everyone.

What does your business offer?

We are a children’s play space, but my way of describing it is “a place where your kids will want to play, and you’ll want to hang out.” We have an indoor playground area, soft play, and imaginative toys – all geared to keep ages 0–6 busy. We also have a self-serve coffee lounge and seating for the grown-ups. In addition to this, we have an infant room, a relaxation movie theater, enrichment classes, and premium birthday parties. We offer more things than I can say in one breath.

What makes your business special/different?

When I first had the idea for a play space that is also comfortable for adults, I couldn’t find many comparables in the U.S. market. I found that the idea is popular in European and Asian countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Japan, but not here. I think it’s in the zeitgeist now and some similar businesses have opened in Brooklyn, but it’s definitely a new idea for Nyack and the surrounding areas.

Who is your target customer?

Families with children ages 0-6.

What made you choose Nyack as the location for your business?

As I searched for a location, I told family and friends “it’s Nyack or bust.” I live in South Nyack and I’m completely charmed by Nyack every single day while I walk through the village.

Where do you see your business in the future?

Hopefully thriving and supporting each new generation as they come in to play!

Do you have any events or promotions coming up?

With the holidays coming up, we’re going to have a lot of special promotions – stay tuned!

Is there anything else we should know?

Come on in to Peas Playcare – and tell your friends!

Contact Info:

https://www.peasplaycare.com

(845) 480-5438

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Haverstraw Man Arrested in String of Stony Point Vehicle Break-Ins

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STONY POINT, NY – A Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a series of early-morning vehicle break-ins that prompted multiple calls to police on November 25, according to the Stony Point Police Department.

Wellington Remigio, 37, faces a long list of charges, including grand larceny in the third and fourth degrees, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, and several counts related to drug paraphernalia.

Police say the first call came in around 6:15 a.m. from a neighborhood off South Liberty Drive. Over the next several hours, officers received eight complaints regarding thefts from vehicles. Security footage provided by residents showed an individual entering cars and removing items.

Investigators quickly identified a suspect, aided by the Haverstraw Police Department, which had recently arrested Remigio in connection with similar incidents in its jurisdiction.

As Stony Point officers conducted interviews and reviewed additional footage, they learned that Remigio was inside a business on South Liberty Drive. Officers responded and took him into custody, allegedly finding some of the stolen property in his possession.

Police also recovered numerous stolen items in a garbage can outside the Stony Point Budget Motor Inn. According to investigators, Remigio had rented a room at the motel on November 24 and left early the following morning. Officers say a search of his person also uncovered crack cocaine.

Remigio was arraigned in Stony Point Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail on $5,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 1. Police say the investigation remains active.

Authorities remind the public that all charges are merely accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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