Dear Dylan, Someone once said “public office is the rent you pay for living in a democracy.” By running for Stony Point supervisor you have embraced this ideal and for that you have my sincere appreciation. I know how difficult it is to put your life on hold, to balance the family, the job, and […]
World War II veteran Anthony V. Gizzi of Haverstraw NY, born November 11, 1923, was invited by the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to be honored at the National WWII Memorial in Washington DC during the 2013 Veterans Day ceremonies. Anthony was given the honor to be the Wreath Presenter for the […]
On October 24, 2013, Brielle Bellew, 14, of Pearl River, spoke at the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund’s 28th Annual Gala at The Waldorf Astoria. Brielle attended the event with her mother and three siblings and highlighted the gala by reading a special letter, a moving tribute to her […]
The New York State Bar Association this week called on state legislators, the courts and advocacy groups to undertake specific measures to enhance the prosecution of human traffickers and focus more attention on the care and treatment for victims. “It is unconscionable that nearly 150 years after our country outlawed slavery, thousands of children and […]
BLAUVELT – Saint Dominic’s Home Executive Director Judith Kydon cuts a special anniversary cake celebrating the agency’s 135th anniversary on Nov. 5. Mrs. Kydon is joined by Anthony N., who is under the care of Saint Dominic’s Home, and Associate Executive Director Ruth Ramirez, at an employee celebratory reception. Saint Dominic’s Home is a Catholic […]
County Executive pushes for property tax exemptions for vets In line with a recent announcement from the State Attorney General, both state and local officials have acted to ensure recent veterans receive a valuable property tax exemption which had been subject to some confusion. County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef was notified by the New York […]