Clarkstown Community Debates Eighth Grade Presentation at District Board Meeting

Clarkstown Community Debates Eighth Grade Presentation at District Board Meeting

A presentation intended to โ€œraise racial awarenessโ€ among middle school age students has spiraled into a heated argument over when and how current racial tensions should be addressed in public schools. โ€œNo Place for Hateโ€, a series of presentations created to foster โ€œinclusionโ€ for marginalized communities, including non-binary people and people of color, ran into […]

Hoehmann Drops Out of NYS Senate Race, Will Stay in Clarkstown

Hoehmann Drops Out of NYS Senate Race, Will Stay in Clarkstown

From Rockland Report After originally accepting the parties nomination, Hoehmann spent the next week meeting with family, friends, and supporters. Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann announced on Tuesday that he has decided to take his name out the running for the New York State Senateโ€™s 38th District. Hoehmann was seen as the Republicans best chance to […]

Hometown Happenings: The Dangers Surrounding E-Cigarettes

Hometown Happenings: The Dangers Surrounding E-Cigarettes

By Supervisor George Hoehmann Although the number of adult cigarette smokers continues to steadily decline, it may be too soon to celebrate this trend as a new epidemic is taking over in its place. E-cigarettes were first introduced to the public in 2003 and have been rapidly evolving and increasing in popularity ever since. There […]

Hometown Happenings: Facts about foxes

Hometown Happenings: Facts about foxes

By Supervisor George Hoehmann Over the past few months, several residents have voiced concerns about foxes appearing in their communities. According to the New York State DEC expanding coyote populations, (a potential predator of red fox), have pushed red fox further into residential areas in recent years. It is important to note that Rockland County […]

Hometown Happenings: Raising Awareness for Local Support Organizations

Hometown Happenings: Raising Awareness for Local Support Organizations

By Supervisor George Hoehmann There are numerous not-for-profits in our town and county who deliver critical services for our residents who find themselves in need of help in the light of personal difficulties. We are so fortunate to have many different organizations assisting us in connecting residents to services for people with disabilities, veterans, childcare […]