By George Hoehmann Town of Clarkstown Supervisor This past weekend, the residents of Clarkstown proudly observed Memorial Day at various events throughout the Town. It started on Friday with the Town’s annual Memorial Day tribute at the newly renovated Street Community Center. It was a very touching scene to observe elementary school children singing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless […]
BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI A 10-year-old student and a 51-year-old teacher lost their lives when a school bus they were on slammed into a dump truck in New Jersey. More than 40 others were injured. A criminal complaint alleged the crash was caused by the driver making an illegal U-turn. It is tragic and deadly […]
BY BARRY WARNER ‘Relay for Life’ events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Fundraising before and during the event helps fuel the fight as well as entertainment and activities that keep things fun and lively. […]
Photos by Jeannine Rippa Veterans Memorial Association of Congers, Inc. honored 2018 Grand Marshall Kevin A. Kilduff and hundreds of marchers, as well as onlooked remembered America’s veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice at the annual Congers parade this past Saturday. Student scholarships and essay winners were presented. Trophies were awarded to Boy Scout Troop 29, […]
Bullpen Woes and Injuries Mounting By Joe Rini With MLB commissioner Robert Manfred keen on speeding the pace of play from the current three hours plus per game, perhaps the Mets could be forgiven if they’ve thought about stopping games after seven innings, especially when ace Jacob deGrom hands the ball off to the bullpen. […]
BY JEANNINE RIPPA The Medal of Honor was established by Congress in 1862. It is the highest and most prestigious US military decoration, awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against the enemy, at risk of life, above and beyond the call […]