By Supervisor George Hoehmann People in every corner of our nation gathered once again to remember September 11, 2001. Once again we gathered outside of Town Hall to remember and reflect upon those in our community whose lives were unnecessarily cut short by evil, cowardly men. It is incredible to think that 17 years have elapsed. […]
BY GEORGE HOEHMANN, Supervisor, Town of Clarkstown Every year since September 11, 2001, the Town of Clarkstown has held a remembrance ceremony at Town Hall. The ceremony gives us the opportunity to honor our friends, neighbors and loved ones who perished on September 11, 2001. The more years that go by, the more important it is […]
“Personal privacy –a thing of the past,” says former NYC mayor BY KATHY KAHN There’s something lurking above you: “The Cloud.” “That’s where everything is stored today,” former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani told business owners and cyber-security staff from West Point Military Academy at an event hosted by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation on […]
By Maria Mirakaj Brownsell The sun was shining especially hot this past Wednesday as a crowd gathered under trees seeking shade during the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony for the Town of Clarkstown. In the park adjacent to Clarkstown Town Hall, a monument stands in the ground remembering all those who were lost during that tragic […]
BY MAUREEN MOLLAHAN The bombings in Boston rocked the East Coast last week. Such a surreal event reminded all of us of September 11, and also of the Times Square bombing attempt almost three years ago. It connected people across the country and all over the world. The runners in the London Marathon wore black […]
On this 11th anniversary, Rockland Community College invites the public to join in dedicating a new 9/11 Memorial Garden. The garden is intended as a place of quiet reflection, dedicated to those who perished in the attacks on September 11, 2001, and to honor all who serve to keep America safe. The one hour outdoor […]