A legislative column by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec. (R,TCN-Deerpark) I stand shoulder to shoulder with my fellow civil servants both from New York and across the country to address the issue of the opioid epidemic. From the White House to state legislatures, our country is rallying together fight this monster that is killing so many of […]
BY KERRY LEAR Originally published by Punching Bag Post After the violence at Charlottesville, Antifa, one of the groups responsible, just proves that the far left also uses violence to promote its cause. Noam Chomsky, famed left-wing philosopher and political activist, argues that the Antifa movement is only exacerbating the fiery political atmosphere. “As for […]
WITH GEORGE HOEHMANN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN Clarkstown is very fortunate to have several active Boy Scout Troops in our town. Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America organization has helped build future leaders through educational activities, mentoring, serving others, healthy living and building character. Scouting is a wonderful foundation for values, responsibility, courage, honor, […]
Senator David Carlucci will host his 6th Annual Senior Fair at Rockland Community College. Carlucci’s senior fair will help hundreds of seniors access 105 different vendors ranging from local elected officials, healthcare and insurance providers to recreation and physical fitness organizations.  Welcoming remarks and availabilities from local officials will be at 12:30 p.m.
BY AMAYAH SPENCE Due to the findings of a state-set equalization formula, it has been discovered that property values for Orangetown have risen this year while property values for Clarkstown have remained the same. As a result, even though these two towns belong to the same school district, the taxes for Clarkstown residents will rise […]
Can you imagine going to school and not being prepared and kids making fun of you because your parents couldn’t afford supplies, new sneakers, shoes or even clothes. This does happen but remember every child is entitled to an education. To help children in need donate to the Village of Haverstraw’s annual Backpack of Success […]