HAVERSTRAW, NY — This week, a large crowd gathered at Bowline Point Park for the annual Watchfire Ceremony, a moving tribute organized by local Vietnam veterans to honor fallen service members. The event, a long-standing tradition in the Town of Haverstraw, drew residents of all ages, many of whom have attended year after year. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 333 … [Read more...] about Community Gathers for Annual Watchfire Ceremony at Bowline Point Park
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Joseph Gravino, NYPD Officer, Husband and Father, Laid to Rest Today
By Cesar A. Mahwah, NY - Joseph Gravino was laid to rest today after a solemn funeral, attended by family, fellow officers and many who considered him a devoted family man, and dedicated NYPD officer. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 31, at 9:30am, and burial was conducted at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. Gravino, 37, of Orangeburg, NY, passed … [Read more...] about Joseph Gravino, NYPD Officer, Husband and Father, Laid to Rest Today
Nyack Added to HudsonLink Shuttle Route, Provides New Transit Option to Tarrytown
Nyack, NY — A new transportation option is now available for Nyack residents and visitors looking to explore the scenic Hudson River crossing or access Tarrytown without the hassle of driving. Thanks to the advocacy of Jon Ross from Rocklanders for Alternatives to Driving (RAD), along with Mayor Joe Rand and Village Administrator Andy Stewart, Nyack has been officially … [Read more...] about Nyack Added to HudsonLink Shuttle Route, Provides New Transit Option to Tarrytown
Rockland Invites Public to Contribute to Countywide Comprehensive Plan
New City, NY – Rockland County residents are encouraged to actively participate in shaping the future of the county by attending upcoming public workshops for the Countywide Comprehensive Plan update. County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Planning Department are hosting these workshops to gather community input on the county’s long-term vision for land use, … [Read more...] about Rockland Invites Public to Contribute to Countywide Comprehensive Plan
Suffern to Honor Veterans with Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony
Suffern, NY – The Village of Suffern will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th, 2025, beginning at 11:00 AM. The parade, a community tradition, will honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Village of Suffern Mayor Michael F. Curley and the Village Board invite residents and visitors alike to join in … [Read more...] about Suffern to Honor Veterans with Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony