National Boys & Girls Club Week is an opportunity to recognize one of the most impactful youth development organizations in our nation and celebrate the positive difference it makes in the lives of millions of young people every day. For more than 160...

Learning Disability Week serves as an important reminder that every individual learns differently and that those differences should be recognized, understood and celebrated. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about learning disabilities, highlight...

Last week, the state Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session. Each year, from January through early June, legislators gather in Albany to represent their communities and address the challenges facing New Yorkers. This year, those challenges were...

Every year, one of the main goals of elected officials is to pass the state budget. The state budget is how we fund everything in our state, from our busy highways to our local food banks. Without a budget, many of our local organizations are left without...

Dementia affects millions of families across the world, yet far too many people still misunderstand what it truly is. That’s why Dementia Awareness Week is so important. It’s a time to educate our communities, support caregivers and remind those living...

In America, one of the highest honors any person can have is the opportunity to serve our country. That is why each May we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of those who have fought, and continue...

No matter where you’re from, all of us have shared one common experience: we’ve all ridden on a school bus at one point in our lives. That’s why on the fourth Tuesday in April, we celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Originating in California,...

Every year, we hear tragic stories of accidents caused by reckless driving in work zones. These incidents are far too common; however, they can be prevented. That’s why this week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, a time to support public health...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) is highlighting his Fix the Roads initiative within the 98th Assembly District, which is comprised of parts of Rockland and Orange counties. Across the Hudson Valley, the prevalence of potholes has presented a...

Each year, April 15 marks more than just a deadline. Tax Day is a moment that reminds us of the responsibility we all share in funding our government, but also raises an important question: Are taxpayers getting their money’s worth? For working families...