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Protections of the Voting Rights Act are under threat as the law marks its 60th anniversary - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
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Senior Citizens · Rockland CountyThe incredible contributions of two senior citizens were acknowledged during a special program led by Rockland County Legislator Raymond W. Sheridan III in the Legislative Chambers. “It is my pleasure and honor to recognize two extraordinary individuals, Elena Lavalas and Tom Gilbert, whose lives have been defined by service, compassion, and unwavering generosity,” Legislator Sheridan said. “Through decades of dedication, they have not only upli…Read Article
Outstanding Seniors Recognized For Contributions - Hudson Valley Press

New Windsor · New WindsorBy Jennifer L. Warren NEW WINDSOR – They called themselves the “Black Rattlers.” The French dubbed them the “Men of Bronze.” While the Germans, “reeling with ferocity,” endowed them with their most known namesake, “Hellfighters,” which soon took on a local flair, becoming the “Harlem Hellfighters.” Regardless of the exact way they were referred to, these primarily African-American and Hispanic men, whose military contributions trace all the way …Read Article