We are fortunate to live in a wonderful community, and the town board and I are dedicated to preserving the characteristics that make our town special. Just last month, we began the process of creating a Community Preservation Fund to better enable us to achieve that goal for generations to come. So what exactly is […]
In a world as divided as ever, it’s wonderful to be reminded that people across all continents, ethnicities, races, and religions still have so much in common. This time of year, all three major monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam celebrate foundational holidays. Even though there are obviously significant differences between these faiths, many of […]
On Tuesday evening, the Town of Clarkstown held its 2nd annual “Women of Distinction” award ceremony at Town Hall. We created this long-overdue program last year, and I was truly moved by how grateful our inaugural honorees were to receive the recognition. I’m incredibly proud to have started this tradition in Clarkstown, and I hope […]
March 18, 2026, marks the 235th Anniversary of our beloved Clarkstown, which was formally established by the New York State Legislature on March 18, 1791. From its beginnings as part of the Kakiat Patent in Orange County to its current status as the economic hub of Rockland County, Clarkstown’s journey is representative of the broader […]
For many years now, I have been pleading with the New York State Department of Transportation and working with our representatives in Albany to repair and repave the state roads that serve as major arteries in our town. In years past, a lack of funding has been a recurring excuse for the continued cycle we […]
As we celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6th, I am reminded of a very insightful quote from NBA legendary coach and player, Phil Jackson: “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” As Town Supervisor, I very quickly learned that it takes a […]