To the Editor, I’m not sure if many people know this, but Scott Vanderhoef has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the South Orangetown School Board. Many of you know Vanderhoef as the former Rockland County Executive, a position he held for 20 years. Most recently he ran for state Senate […]
Honoring Those Who Honor Us Last year, the Town of Clarkstown became the first Town in New York to launch a banner program to honor our local veterans and those currently serving our nation in the United States Armed Forces. Residents or businesses can sponsor a veteran or active duty service member with a military tribute […]
BY DIANE DIMOND You know that emotionally satisfying feeling you get when you help someone in need? Aaron Negherbon gets that feeling every day. And now, he’s doubling down on his generosity. In 2010, Negherbon established TroopsDirect after a college friend serving as a U.S. Marines commander in Afghanistan told him of the dire need […]
To the Editor, I believe the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” is providing all communities with a teachable moment. I know for me growing up in New York City adolescence was often hit and miss and quite challenging during my teens. I still count my blessings that I am still here. I think in today’s […]
BY TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN SUPERVISOR GEORGE HOEHMANN Carry the Load is a national organization founded by veterans to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. The not-for-profit has since expanded its mission to provide meaningful ways to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our great country. One of those ways is through […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I was filled with hope when I looked at an auditorium full of town, village and school officials this week. They came, on very short notice, to the first meeting of the Rockland County Shared Services Initiative Panel. As County Executive, I am legally required to form this panel […]