Carlucci’s Column: Valentines For Vets

Carlucci’s Column: Valentines For Vets

BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI February 14th marks Valentine’s Day, and one group who deserves our thanks and compassion are veterans. Many of our veterans are living by themselves and making sure they feel remembered and appreciated can sometimes be overlooked. My way of saying thank you is to annually host a Valentines For Vets initiative […]

County Executiveโ€™s Corner โ€œA Fitting Tributeโ€

County Executiveโ€™s Corner โ€œA Fitting Tributeโ€

By County Executive Ed Day Last weekend I was honored to speak at the dedication of the Rockland County Gulf War – War on Terror Monument. As County Executive, I often have the privilege of speaking at events around our beloved county but it is truly rare that I have the chance to take part […]

Beware the Con in Uniform

Beware the Con in Uniform

BY DIANE DIMOND They blend in to veterans groups and military parades, and usuallyย sport a hat or jacket displaying the logo of a branch of the service. They tell intriguing stories about their military exploits with highlyย trained and super-secret special operations forces like the Navyย SEALs, Green Berets or Army Rangers. Some may let you see […]

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Thank you for your service

HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Thank you for your service

By Supervisor George Hoehmannย  On November 1, 2017, the Town of Clarkstown held our second annual Veteranโ€™s Day appreciation ceremony and breakfast at the Street Community Center in New City. Over 200 local veterans attended the event. This year, we had the honor of having Megan Leavey, a US Marine Corp Veteran and Purple Heart […]

Veterans Honored in New City Parade

Veterans Honored in New City Parade

Did you thank a veteran this weekend? BY DIANA BIERMAN On the sunny, cloudless morning of May 28, Rockland County residents and others lined Main Street in New City waving flags and cheering various groups, organizations, and veterans who marched in the annual Memorial Day parade in support of our troops. The 63rd annual parade, […]