In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, Retro Fitness locations in Pearl River, Tappan, and lower Manhattan are inviting local first responders, members and all community residents to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, September 11, in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The event is part of […]
What’s the biggest issue facing NY-17? According to Cait Conley, Mike Lawler’s opponent in the upcoming NY-17 race, cost-of-living is the answer. She states that it is “crippling families that are here, and preventing a generation from coming back home to raise their families.” Conley cites the high interest rates and increased construction costs caused […]
The Home Front Real Families. Real Struggles. Real Hope There is an unwritten rule in our culture: the strong are expected to stay strong. The parent who always knows what to say. The teacher who inspires every student. The nurse who comforts frightened patients. The police officer who runs toward danger. The coach who motivates […]
Invisible Wounds: Combat TBI and Early Onset Dementia For many veterans, stepping away from a combat zone and returning to normal life feels like reaching a safe haven. Once the deployment ends, weapons are turned in, and the immediate threats from direct engagement subside. But for the thousands of service members who answered the call […]
By Matt Veronesi When I was hired to work in Parks & Recreation in New Windsor 20 years ago and was first introduced to the senior citizens, I told them that I would always treat them the way I would want someone to treat my grandparents. When I was hired in Clarkstown a little over […]
On August 12, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department initiated an investigation after an 18-year-old female reported that she had been sexually assaulted on multiple occasions by an adult male when she was 8 years old. Following a thorough investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 44- year-old Freddy Chicaiza-Quinde of Suffern. On August 19, 2026, […]