New City, NY – The Clarkstown Democratic Committee will hold its second candidate forum of the year on Thursday, December 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Clarkstown Town Hall in New City. The forum, moderated by commentator Pete Dominick, will feature three Democratic candidates running in New York’s 17th Congressional District: John Cappello, Peter […]

Congers, NY — The Town of Clarkstown will welcome residents of all backgrounds to gather in celebration of Hanukkah with a community Menorah lighting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Congers Station Park. The event, held in partnership with local Jewish leaders, begins at 5 p.m. and is free to attend. Along with the ceremonial […]

CLARKSTOWN, NY — The holiday season will shine brightly in Clarkstown as the town prepares to kick off its annual Winter Wonderland celebration with a festive tree lighting and family-friendly activities on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Congers Community Center. A rain date is scheduled for Friday, December 12. The free event, running from […]

SUFFERN, NY— The Village of Suffern is gearing up for a festive and meaningful community celebration as it announces its annual Breakfast with Santa, set for Sunday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Avenue. This year’s event blends holiday cheer with a powerful mission: supporting homeless […]

NEW CITY, NY— A New City man has been indicted on charges alleging he repeatedly sexually abused a young girl over an 18-month period at multiple locations across Rockland County, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Monday. Miguel Mishquero-Paguay, 34, was arraigned in Rockland County Court on December 8, 2025, on one count of […]

By Joe Salvay, The Constant Contemplator If you feel down on your luck — that everything is going wrong, or that you were born into the wrong family, or born into the wrong place in this world — born in the wrong country, or with the wrong abilities or no abilities — and you wonder […]