Halloween is this Friday, Oct. 31, 2025! With nearly 75% of people in the U.S. celebrating Halloween or participating in Halloween-related activities each year, this spooky holiday is one of the most popular in America. In fact, according to the 2024...

Happy National School Bus Safety Week, everyone! Dating back to 1970, when the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) officially launched it, National School Bus Safety Week has helped promote school bus safety throughout the U.S. for nearly...

Fire Prevention Week is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and serves to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 while also educating the public on fire safety. Year after year, fire departments, community groups and schools...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for communities nationwide to honor survivors of this terrible disease, remember those we’ve lost and continue the fight for a cure. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second...

Yesterday was Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. On this day, we honor the strength and sacrifice of family members who have lost a son, a daughter or loved one in service to our great nation. The idea behind Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s...

To the Editor, Recently, I have received numerous emails from seniors living in the Town of Warwick and others in Orange and Rockland counties voicing their concerns and outrage over rising property and school taxes in the state of New York. High property...

The fourth Saturday in September each year is National Hunting & Fishing Day. This year, that date falls on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. As we look forward to the weekend, I encourage everyone to celebrate and reflect on the long-standing, cultural traditions...

This year marks the 238th anniversary of the Constitutional Convention, which began on May 14, 1787, and lasted until Sept. 17, 1787. On Monday, August 6, 1787, the convention accepted the very first draft of the U.S. Constitution. On Sept. 17, 1787,...

September 11, 2001, changed the world as we knew it forever. On that fateful day more than two decades ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost. Now, as we approach the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it is crucial we all take time to...

With the new school year beginning, it is essential every New York student starts off on the right foot. As a proud father of two, providing the necessary resources and tools to support parents and ensure their children have access to a quality education...