By County Executive Ed Day As we approach what I view as the most solemn holiday of the year, I want to take the time to remind everyone of the true importance of Memorial Day. It isn’t about retail sales or an excuse for a three-day weekend. Memorial Day pays tribute to those who served […]
BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Memorial Day is the time we remember and honor the thousands of servicemembers who died while serving our country. It is a somber holiday filled with great meaning for many. This Memorial Day when we are spending time with our loved ones at a barbecue let’s take time to remember, reflect, […]
Carry the Load is a national organization founded by veterans to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. The not-for-profit has since expanded its mission to provide meaningful ways to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our great country. One of those ways is through its annual National Relay that travels […]
By Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann Honoring those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces is something we all should do. We all know the reasons why. At some point they looked within themselves and decided that they would stand at the ready to defend our freedom and our very lives with […]
BY JEANNINE RIPPA The VMA (Veterans Memorial Association) Memorial Day parade was held on Lake Road, Congers this past Saturday, May 27. Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, who suspended Clarkstown’s Police Chief Michael Sullivan and now faces him in the fall election, marched directly in front of Sullivan during the Congers VMA Parade. Sullivan marched with Aimee […]
BY DYLAN BESTLER CONGERS– The “Carry The Load” relay march stopped at Congers Station Park Monday evening to honor our veterans and celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day. Hundreds of Rockland residents were in attendance to support our county, our country and our nation’s heroes. Carry The Load’s purpose is to help Americans understand […]