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Councilman Friedman Organizes School Supplies Drive For Haiti Mission In Partnership With Konbit Neg Lakay

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 07:20
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Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman is coordinating a major effort to organize school supplies for an upcoming mission to Haiti. The mission will include, among other things, providing Haitian students with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Konbit Neg Lakay and Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman are organizing the summer mission.


Local residents, businesses, community groups and others are all invited to participate in this worthy event. Book bags, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pens, erasers, notebooks, scissors, highlighters, and other school supplies are greatly needed for the students.


“With everything that has happened in Haiti over the last few years, we may forget that millions of people are still going about their daily lives, doing the same things that we and our families do to move forward,” said Councilman Friedman. “To that end, there are so many schoolchildren who will be starting school in two months without adequate school supplies. Haiti cannot better itself for the next generation if it cannot educate this generation’s children. To that end, I ask everyone to pitch in and donate as I am so that we can all help build a better tomorrow for the people of Haiti.”


“Rocklanders are getting together to send students to school in Grand-Goave with dignity. When you invest in the education of poor children, you help a nation,” said Konbit Neg Lakay Director Renold Julien. “Join us in sending 5,000 children to school with book bags, pencils, pens, and notebooks.”


Councilman Friedman recently spearheaded a successful medical mission with Konbit Neg Lakay. Medicine and supplies were collected for the March medical mission to Haiti, which treated hundreds of children. Additionally, Councilman Friedman created the Ramapo-Haiti Twinning organization in the Town of Ramapo.


Anyone interested in contributing school supplies can reach Councilman Friedman at (845) 357-5100, or Renold Julian at (845) 425-4623.

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Senator Carlucci Announces Mobile Office Hours in Airmont with Mayor Veronica Boesch

Thursday, 30 May 2013 06:25
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Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) will be holding Airmont Mobile Office Hours on Sunday, June 2nd from 9:00am - 11:00am.  The event will be held at Airmont Village Hall, located at 251 Cherry Lane in Tallman. The Senator and Mayor Boesch will be present to provide direct assistance to any local and statewide issues that are of concern to residents.  

For more information, please contact the Senator’s office at (845) 623-3627 or e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE 2013

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:05
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Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and core values, by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish.

 

Engraved in granite at the Korean War Memorial in Atlantic City are the words of Robert Pinsky 39th Poet Laureate of the United States:

 

Less eager than willing.  More dutiful than brave.

Brave when required, democracy’s children

They give their service far from home as victors

not conquerors in freedom’s name

 

       Over one million Americans have lost their lives while serving their Country.  On Memorial Day, it is important that we, as a nation, reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Country.

 

In the words of President John F. Kennedy, “A nation reveals itself not only by the citizens it produces, but also by the citizens it honors, the citizens it remembers.”

 

We knew them as brothers and sisters, as husbands and wives, as children.  They gave us hope and faith in the future.  They gave us strength to overcome tyranny and human bondage.  They gave us freedom.  They often did not know why they were called to this duty or why they were asked to make this sacrifice.  They only knew that their nation called and they willingly answered.

 

We must never forget what they did and what they stood for.

Always remember that:

“It is the Soldier, not the computer programmer,

Who has given us Freedom of the Internet.

It is the Soldier, not Apple or Droid,

 

Who has given us Freedom to E-Mail and Text.

It is the Soldier, not Occupy Wall Street,

Who has given us the Freedom to demonstrate.

It is the Soldier, not the Talk Show Hosts,

Who has given us the right to a fair trial;

And it is the Soldier --who salutes the flag,

Who serves the flag, and

Whose coffin is draped by the flag--

Whose sacrifice allows the protestor the right to burn the flag.”

 

                                         Christopher P. St. Lawrence

                                         Supervisor

                                         Town of Ramapo

 

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SMS's Youth Against Cancer Hosts Blood and Bone Marrow Drive May 23

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 05:41
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Suffern Middle School’s Youth Against Cancer (YAC) Club is hosting a blood and bone marrow drive in honor of sixth-grader Danny van Schaik on Thursday, May 23 from 4:30pm-9:00pm at Suffern Middle School.


Out of gratitude to the many blood donors whose generous, voluntary and anonymous donations since his battle with leukemia began last June, Danny and his family are teaming up with the SMS YAC Club to “pay it forward” with a community drive to help others in need.


Over the past several weeks, YAC Club members have been busy recruiting eligible donors and local residents are encouraged to participate.


All donors are advised to bring a photo or signature I.D and should arrive well-hydrated with a full stomach. For information on who may give blood, click here to visit the New York Blood Center's eligibility page.


The SMS YAC Club has raised more than $20,000 for cancer research and support organizations since it was founded in the fall of 2011.


WHAT Blood and bone marrow drive to benefit the New York Blood Center
WHEN Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4:30pm-9:00pm
WHERE Suffern Middle School, 80 Hemion Road, Suffern WHO Community members encouraged to participate

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Power of Ten Update: Vote Tuesday May 21st

Monday, 20 May 2013 05:52
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1) Vote on Tuesday

Tuesday May 21 is Election Day.  It is very important that every eligible person get out to vote, and that everyone, whether you can vote or not, spread the word and get others to vote.

There are three school board seats which will be decided; our candidates are:

Margaret Tuck - Eustache Clerveaux - Robert Forrest

Information on the candidates

Information on where to vote

2) Phone Bank Saturday and Monday

When: Saturday May 18th and Monday May 20th, 2013

Where: 873 Route 45 (corner of New Hempstead Rd) on the 2nd floor. Entrance is on New Hempstead Rd (aka rte. 80)

Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM both days

3) More Campaigning

We will meet in the parking lot in front of the Bravo Supermarket in Hillcrest and immediately begin canvassing neighborhoods.  Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. 

Where: Parking lot at Bravo Supermarket, 289 North Main Street in Hillcrest

When: Saturday, May 18 at 12:00 Noon

 4) Help Needed on Election Day

Can you help out on Election Day?  Please send a message to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you are able to volunteer some time.

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