Congressman Mike Lawler hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for an official visit with local hospital leaders, community health center officials, and health care providers from across the Hudson Valley. Administrator Oz and Congressman Lawler convened a closed roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid services, […]
Think TikTok trends—blink and you miss it. Markets are the same. In stocks, missing the 10 best days in 20 years can halve returns (J.P. Morgan data). Crypto moves even faster: Bitcoin and Ethereum can swing 5–15% in a day, and just a few sessions often drive most annual gains. That’s why consistent buying usually […]
A Necessary Step for Veteran Care in Rockland County Over the past century, asbestos exposure has emerged as a critical public health crisis rooted in the nation’s toxic legacy of industrial and military advancement. Once prized for its resilience and insulating properties, this mineral became a cornerstone of America’s defense as it was extensively used […]
Honoring Our Veterans On Friday, November 7th, the Town Of Clarkstown held its annual Veterans Day ceremony and luncheon. Hosting this annual event is one of the most rewarding parts of being Town Supervisor. Our veterans deserve an immense amount of respect and gratitude for their service to our country, a service they provided knowing […]
The United States Department of Agriculture has issued new Federal guidelines for SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs). Effective November 3, 2025, the federal government will reinstate and update SNAP work requirements for individuals who meet the ABAWD criteria. These changes are part of federal policy updates intended to promote employment and […]
This past weekend, Rockland was abuzz with Veterans Day ceremonies honoring all of those who have served in our nation’s military. Pictured at the top is a picture from friend-of-the-paper Jeannine who captured a fantastic shot of the Congers Troop 29 of the Boy Scouts of America attending one such service held in Rockland. […]