Honoring Our Veterans On Friday, November 7th, the Town Of Clarkstown held its annual Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon. Hosting this annual event is one of the most rewarding parts of being Town Supervisor. Our veterans deserve an immense amount of respect and gratitude for their service to our country, a service they provided knowing […]
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued new Federal guidelines for SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs). Effective November 3, 2025, the federal government will reinstate and update SNAP work requirements for individuals who meet the ABAWD criteria. These changes are part of federal policy updates intended to promote employment and […]
This past weekend, Rockland was abuzz with Veterans Day ceremonies honoring all of those who have served in our nation’s military. Pictured at the top is a picture from friend-of-the-paper Jeannine who captured a fantastic shot of the Congers Troop 29 of the Boy Scouts of America attending one such service held in Rockland. […]
Read along as the RCT goes date by date with updates from AG James’ office regarding SNAP in NY NY AG Letitia James won a court order on November 10th temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and punish states that release them. Attorney General James and […]
West Nyack native Allegra Kuney has captured hearts over the course of her five-game run on the beloved game show Jeopardy! While Kuney lost to competitor Harrison Whitaker on November 11th, Kuney will still be going home with her winnings of over $95,000. Kuney is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Rutgers University and is a […]
Reminding our veterans that they are not alone is both a powerful and essential message. This Veterans Day, in honor of all who have served to protect our freedoms, we hope our participation in Operation Green Light reinforces that their sacrifices are deeply valued and never taken for granted. Operation Green Light aims to show […]