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Clarkstown Councilman Mark Woods Jr. Posthumously Inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

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Senator Bill Weber announced the posthumous induction of Clarkstown Councilman Mark Woods Jr. into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. This special recognition celebrates Mark’s dedication to his country, community, and fellow veterans. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place at the New York State Capitol in Albany on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Mark’s wife, Jeanne Woods, will be present to accept the award on his behalf.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mark Woods Jr. was inspired to serve by his uncle, a Vietnam War veteran. He attended The Citadel, a prestigious military college, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry. His early assignments took him to Berlin at the end of the Cold War and later to Bosnia as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
After leaving active duty, Mark served as a corrections officer and border agent before joining the NYPD, where he worked on foot patrol, in the Vice Squad, and later in the elite Joint Terrorism Task Force. Following 9/11, Mark was recalled to active military duty and deployed to Iraq, where he served in Civil Affairs and helped rebuild civil society in conflict zones.
Following his second honorable discharge, Mark returned to the NYPD and became deeply involved in veteran advocacy. He served as Deputy Director of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency and later as Director of the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Program at BRIDGES, where he provided critical services to veterans in crisis.
The New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame was created to honor veterans who have not only served with distinction in the U.S. Armed Forces but who have also gone on to make significant contributions to their communities. Mark Woods Jr. is a shining example of that legacy.
Rockland County will never forget Mark Woods.

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Senator Bill Weber and The Sons of Italy Invite You To The 2nd Annual Meatball Cook-Off May 1st

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On September 20th 1966 The Rockland Lodge Order of The Sons of Italy was born. In less than six months it grew into one of the largest and most active organizations in Rockland County.

This was accomplished not by chance but by the work and zeal of dedicated men. Foremost among them was Joseph Colello. Months before the first meeting Joseph Colello was generating enthusiasm talking to interested men and consolidating all the many details necessary for a successful organization. Unselfishly he gave his time and through his efforts Rockland Lodge came into existence. It was no wonder that the members unanimously elected him President of The Lodge.

While one of the purposes of The Rockland Lodge is to enhance the image of people of Italian descent their service is dedicated to the community and all humanity as well.

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Rockland County Legislators Call on Congress to Protect Medicaid Funding Amid Proposed Cuts

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Rockland County Legislators unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress to protect Medicaid funding, which is crucial for many vulnerable residents, including seniors, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities. Legislator Dana G. Stilley introduced the resolution, emphasizing that nearly 150,000 county residents rely on Medicaid for essential services. The resolution comes in response to a proposed federal budget that includes $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid. These cuts could severely impact local nonprofits that provide care for individuals with disabilities. Stilley urged action, saying that the lives of those dependent on Medicaid cannot be disregarded in budget decisions.

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