New City, NY - April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and local and state law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, the leading cause of accidents in New York State. Texting, talking on the phone, and using social media have become the most common distractions for drivers. In fact, sending or reading a … [Read more...] about April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Woodglen Girl Scouts visit Town Hall
A group of fourth-grade Girl Scouts from Woodglen Elementary School had an exciting and educational visit to Clarkstown Town Hall this week, as part of their community involvement with Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson. The scouts were warmly welcomed by Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, who took the time to meet with the young visitors and provide them with an … [Read more...] about Woodglen Girl Scouts visit Town Hall
Camp Shanks Museum Director Gray honored by Orangetown Town Board
The Town Board honored Commander John Gray, Director of the Camp Shanks Museum, with a special presentation on Tuesday night, recognizing his dedication to preserving the history of the iconic World War II site. During the ceremony, the Board presented Gray with a plaque that featured a Journal News article from October 2024, highlighting the story of two visitors who had lived … [Read more...] about Camp Shanks Museum Director Gray honored by Orangetown Town Board
Suffern Little League opening day celebration April 5th
Suffern, NY - Suffern Little League invites the community to join in an opening day celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The parade, which will begin at 10am, will march from Village Hall to the Suffern Sports Complex. … [Read more...] about Suffern Little League opening day celebration April 5th
Ramapo Ambulance Corp cuts ribbon for new facility
Ramapo, NY - A new chapter for the William P. Faist Ambulance Corp. began this week, as the organization celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed service facility in Ramapo. The state-of-the-art building, designed to store ambulance vehicles and medical equipment, will also serve as a working and living space for the dedicated EMS staff. The ceremony … [Read more...] about Ramapo Ambulance Corp cuts ribbon for new facility