Every year, the month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the importance of mental well-being, combating stigma, and promoting access to mental health resources. With mental health disorders affecting more than one in five U.S. adults, this observance serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of […]
Lake DeForest Reservoir Recognized as a National Landmark Undoubtedly, our lakes are high on the list of the most prized resources we have in the Town of Clarkstown. Rockland Lake serves as the site of an official New York State Park and Hook Mountain, Congers Lake is the focal point of one of the town’s […]
If you are a current or former smoker, you may qualify for a 10-minute lifesaving screening In 2023, one in eight adults was a smoker in Rockland County. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Rockland County and is the leading cause of death from cancer nationwide. According to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, […]
County Legislature Recognizes Local Residents As Part Of National Nurse’s Week Celebration The Rockland County Legislature is celebrating National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of three local residents who have long worked as nurses while also volunteering for the betterment of their communities. Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, who holds a […]
To the Editor Medieval kings were given the right by their wealthy friends to never be wrong in their actions, no matter how much they hurt the people. That governmental legal principle was known as, “The King can do no wrong.” On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the American President can do […]
A disruptive audience member was forcibly carried out of Town Hall in Westchester last Sunday Footage from Congressman Mike Lawler’s (R-17) second of four planned town halls went viral this week, after Emily Feiner, a 64-year-old social worker, was physically carried out of JFK Catholic Preparatory School in Somers, N.Y. In a statement shared with […]