A Heated Debate at Clarkstownโ€™s Town Board Meeting

A Heated Debate at Clarkstownโ€™s Town Board Meeting

BY MARIA MIRAJAK BROWNSELL On June 19 at Clarkstownโ€™s Town Board Meeting, Supervisor Alexander Gromack opened up the floor discussing Rockland Countyโ€™s financial dilemma and how it affects Clarkstown residents. The county is increasing property tax by 32 percent and making the towns responsible for paying for county costs such as the board of elections, […]

โ€œBorinqueneersโ€ Are Not Forgotten

On Tuesday, June 19, the 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, a unit of soldiers from Puerto Rican, referred to as the โ€œBorinqueneers,โ€ was recognized and honored by a commemorative stamp. These soldiers served the U.S. during World War I, II and the Korean War. They fought hard despite the fact that they could […]