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 […]
Earth Day Economics Each year on April 22, we join millions of people around the world to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day established 47 years ago in the U.S., reminds and encourages us all to be more environmentally friendly. Whether we plant trees, sign petitions, or clean up our roads and waterways, we come […]
Supervisor, Town of Clarkstown DEATH AND TAXES “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Benjamin Franklin’s words are as true this week as they were when he wrote them in 1789 following the ratification of our Constitution. And while we all stressed this week filing our taxes, I am reasonably […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL Just two days after Election Day, Clarkstown had their Town Board Meeting. After Alexander Gromack was reelected to Town Supervisor, Stephanie Hausner was reelected as a Councilwoman, and George Hoehmann was reelected as a Councilman, the town budget was ready to be discussed. The first public hearing was about proposed local law […]
Dear Readers, As in the past, this column will provide you with interesting information that can include human interest stories, historical events and perspectives, happenings in the county or controversial pondering. Either my colleagues or I will author the monthly pieces and you can in turn respond with your own comments, if you choose. This […]
Hi George & Stephanie, I thank you for sending me your town car report and I do appreciate the work that both of you have done in this area. After reading your report, I can see that, while you have pulled together many disjointed parts of the old policy into one comprehensive policy, in the […]