Sage Bagel & Deli in Hallandale Beach has closed abruptly after 47 years. Known for fresh bagels boiled and baked in house, Sage attracted legions of displaced New Yorkers since 1973. Owner Harvey Fuerst cited rising rent and operating costs for the shuttering.
Rhoda Friedman passes away at 88
Rhoda Friedman, the artist responsible for painting Milford’s fire hydrants during the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, passed away on Jan. 4, 2021 at the age of 88. Friedman painted six fire hydrants on her own as a way to celebrate the 200
th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“At 88, our mother lived a full life,” her daughter, Jessica, said. “She was always eager for the next adventure. Her warm smile was contagious. She enjoyed sharing and being with others. Mom had a love for the arts and being creative. She enjoyed museums, theatre, dance and music, especially an orchestra. She played piano and loved to sing. The past years we have shared singing the golden oldies as I played my ukulele.”