You book a trip to get away, and somehow end up doing the same things you were trying to escape. You wake up to hallway noise, wait for elevators, and spend more time adjusting to the space than actually enjoying where you are. It does not feel wrong exactly, but it does not feel like […]
Planning a family trip sounds simple until you start factoring in everyone’s preferences. One child wants excitement, another prefers calm, and parents often seek a balance between fun and convenience. That’s why choosing the right destination matters so much. It shapes the entire experience, from daily schedules to how relaxed everyone feels. A well-chosen location […]
Planning a trip with kids always comes with one big question: will they actually enjoy it? Pigeon Forge makes that question easy to answer. This mountain town in Tennessee packs in just about everything kids love – colorful attractions, hands-on experiences, outdoor adventures, and plenty of spots where they can simply run around and have […]
By Matt Veronesi Actor Will Rogers once said, “We can’t all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” As Memorial Day approaches, those words feel especially meaningful. Across our country—and here in Clarkstown—we take time to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate […]
By Adam Garvey In recent years, several states and municipalities have taken it upon themselves to redesign the flags that represent them. States like Minnesota and Utah have swapped their old, “Seal on a Bedsheet” style flags for new, more streamlined designs. Since this trend began, I’ve been thinking about how it applies to the […]
Last Saturday, hundreds of families, vendors, and students gathered together to celebrate the 5th annual Earth Day Celebration at Saint Thomas Aquinas College on the front lawn. The lawn was decked out with entertainment for all ages – face painting, basketball hoops, bubbles, live music, and even puppies up for adoption filled the space as […]