David Carlucci

Go to New Website

2010-08-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

Please visit David Carlucci for New York State Senate's website! www.carlucci2010.com

Flag Retirement Ceremony

2010-07-13T05:51:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci brought over 100 American flags to Leo Laders American Legion Post 130for an American flag retirement ceremony Saturday. All unserviceable American flags were properly and respectfully retired in a special Flag Retirement Ceremony. Carlucci has been sponsoring an on going flag collection program at the Town Clerk's Office. This program has allowed hundreds of flags to be retired in the proper manner.

Rally Supporting Israel!

2010-06-07T05:57:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci, Joined with fellow elected officials to show support for Israel at a rally at the New City Court House, in the wake of the Gaza flotilla crisis. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Rockland County and the Rockland Board of Rabbis. Here Carlucci is talking with participants after the rally on the steps of the Rockland County Courthouse, in New City.

Haverstraw Puerto Rican Day Parade

2010-06-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci had the honor of speaking to the crowd gathered after marching in the Haverstraw Puerto Rican Day Parade. Carlucci stated that “Rockland County is blessed to have so many diverse cultures shared with everyone in the community”.

CONGRESSWOMAN NITA LOWEY ENDORSES DAVID CARLUCCI FOR STATE SENATE

2010-06-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

Congresswoman Lowey Stated "Carlucci is Strongest Candidate to Lead the 38th District" David Carlucci, Clarkstown Town Clerk, received the endorsement of Congresswoman Nita Lowey today in his campaign for the New York State Senate for the 38th District. The district includes all of Rockland County and part of Orange County and overlaps Lowey’s 18th Congressional District.
“David Carlucci has the experience to deliver for his district, and his attitude and abilities are just what the district and state needs,” said Lowey. "I look forward to working with David to protect taxpayers at every level of government, create jobs in our communities, strengthen our schools, and keep our families and streets safe and secure." “I am very honored to receive the backing of Congresswoman Lowey,” Carlucci said. “Her record of service is one that will serve as an example for me as I work for the people of Rockland and Orange Counties.
“I gladly accept the confidence the Congresswoman has placed in me, and am ready to lead the charge in reforming the way the New York State Senate does business.” For more info go to www.carlucci2010.com

Congers Memorial Day Parade

2010-05-30T06:10:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci shares a moment with local veterans after they marched in the Congers Memorial Day Parade.

Haitian American Caucus

2010-05-29T19:12:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci was invited to speak by the Haitian American Caucus at the National Haitian-American Convention to address his innovative work in government, this Saturday in Tarrytown. Carlucci addressed the concerns of the state of New York’s government. Carlucci spoke about his vision for New York, regarding job creation and government efficiency. The Haitian American Caucus is a movement to improve the lives of Haitian-American's, by promoting political, educational and moral values.

Carlucci & Schumer for Senate!

2010-05-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci & Chuck Schumer share a brief exchange about their Senate races for this year, at the New York State Democratic Convention last night in Rye, NY.

Trailblazing Official Saves NY Money!

2010-05-21T05:36:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has made it a goal to make his office as efficient as possible and is always striving to find new ways to do so. As the Records Management Officer (RMO) for Clarkstown, it is Carlucci’s duty to eliminate wasteful government spending. As such, he has worked with the NYS Archives to modify its Record Retention and Disposition Schedule (MU-1). The MU-1 is used by municipalities statewide to determine how long they must retain their records before they may be disposed of legally. One can imagine the enormous amount of paperwork that is created, filed and stored, often with exorbitant storage fees, across our state, as not all documents are created electronically as yet. According to the MU-1, municipalities throughout New York State were required to maintain all Parking Permits for People with Disabilities for three years after they expired, even temporary permits that are only effective up to 6 months. That means that RMO’s have to maintain old paperwork even if the resident renewed their permit and submitted new medical forms, moved, or even passed away. The old paperwork was useless once the permit expired and having to maintain the records for three years past the expiration is both labor intensive and cost prohibitive. Carlucci appealed to the NYS Archives to eliminate this requirement, and is pleased to announce that the appeal was granted, so that statewide, the unnecessary use of manpower and needed storage space to process expired paperwork will no longer be part of the MU-1. Carlucci stated, “In a struggling fiscal atmosphere, every government official must be vigilant in cutting wasteful spending. Just because something has always been done a certain way, doesn’t make it the best way. We can’t fix 21st century problems with 20th century solutions. Since this will affect all state municipalities, both the monetary savings and improved efficiency for New York State could be significant!” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Carlucci For State Senate!

2010-05-20T06:17:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci has announced that he is running for the New York State Senate in the 38th District. The district includes all of Rockland and a portion of Orange County.

Carlucci, presently Town Clerk of Clarkstown, has been an innovative leader and committed public servant. “Now more than ever,” Carlucci said, “we need a new vision and a legislator who is committed to representing the interests of the residents of Rockland and Orange Counties. I’m not waiting for someone else to take responsibility for bringing reform to our state’s capital. As a State Senator, I will stand up and bring commonsense solutions to Albany.”

Carlucci pledged he will use his experience as an innovative public leader to take Albany out of the dark ages and into the 21st century. “New York State is one of the greatest states in the nation, but sadly, it has the most broken and dysfunctional state government,” he said. “I will fight from my first moment in office to reform the way the State Senate conducts business. Without that reform, we won’t be able to tackle the pressing issue of exploding property taxes, we won’t be able to fix our outdated property tax formula, and we won’t be able to stop pitting the education of our school children against the economic interests of property owners.

“Our seniors and working families are being squeezed from their homes by a State Senate that is interested in only short-term solutions that jeopardize the future of our state. That has to change. We need State Senators who will spend more time solving problems and less time worrying about their next re-election. I pledge that I will be that kind of State Senator.”

Carlucci outlined a three point plan to reform the rules of the State Senate and believes that the Senate can and must reform itself, but only with new senators committed to reform. “I want to be a legislator that is committed to serving the people of Rockland & Orange Counties, not serving the Senate Leadership’s grab for power,” he said.

“We won't change Albany with a game of musical chairs between backroom politicians who share an addiction to taxpayer funded pork, political patronage and fat cat donors. New Yorkers should demand independent leaders, unbought and unbossed, ready to reform our state government and take it back for the hardworking taxpayers who've been ignored for decades.”

Free Thyroid Cancer Testing!

2010-05-05T08:15:00.001-07:00

Project Chernobyl will be in Rockland County for a day of free thyroid cancer testing on May 6th 2010, all day, at the JCC, 450 West Nyack Rd, West Nyack NY. Anyone interested must make an appointment with Assemblywoman Jaffee’s office. They can email jaffeee@assembly.state.ny.us (write "thyroid test" in subject line) or call 624-4601.

Rockland has one of the highest thyroid cancer rates in the state and is among the highest in the Nation. Project Chernobyl is headed by a preeminent physician, Dr. Branovan, who reads all of the test results. The hope is that Project Chernobyl can gather enough data to justify a long-term, in-depth study to find out the cause of Rockland's high rate. Dr Branovan states “there is no way to pinpoint any one cause at this time. Indeed there could be several”.

The good news is that thyroid cancer is highly treatable. Dr. Branovan states “that it's close to 99% curable”. I made an appointment for myself and was told that it only takes 10 minutes!

Make every day Earth Day!

2010-04-22T07:20:00.001-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has been making it possible for Clarkstown residents to participate in several recycling programs. There are many Earth Day projects happening this week, but the Town Clerk’s recycling programs are ongoing, allowing residents to help care for our planet year round. Empty ink cartridges, cell phones, and old eyeglasses can be dropped off at the Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue, New City. Proceeds from the recycling of the ink cartridges and cell phones will benefit local non-profits and the eyeglasses will be recycled by the Lion’s Club to help those in need. Rather than having all these unwanted items filling up our landfills, imagine how much good they could do, simply by dropping them off at the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office. Carlucci has also made a huge impact on the amount of paper the Town of Clarkstown consumes. By emailing all of the Town Board Minutes/docs and having the Town Code easily accessible and searchable on the Towns website, Clarkstown has reduced its paper usage substantially! Simple changes can make a large difference, if we all do what we can, together we can have a substantial impacted!
For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or visit our web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Mobile Office at Nanuet Train Station!

2010-03-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be holding mobile office hours at the Nanuet Train Station, from 6AM–8AM, April 7th. Forms and applications will be available, Nanuet Train Station Resident Parking Permits, free Notary Services, and dog licenses will be processed, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, and handicapped parking tags will be issued. “By bringing the services of the Town Clerk’s Office to a time and place that is convenient for our residents I am achieving my mission of making the Town Clerk’s Office as accessible and user friendly as possible,” stated Carlucci. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010.

Nyack Census Awareness Event

2010-02-26T20:59:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci and Mayor Richard Kavesh of Nyack will team up with the US Census Bureau to host a Census Awareness event in Nyack on Monday March 1, 2010 at 7pm, at the High View Ct. Community Room, located at 15 High View Ct., Nyack, NY 10960. Carlucci stated “It is vital that an accurate count of our community is taken, as it will determine the distribution of federal funding to our community for the next decade.” Rockland County’s share depends on us! Information on the upcoming Census 2010 will be provided. Also at the event will be the Town Clerk’s Mobile Office, enabling residents to get disability parking permits, dog licenses, free Notary services and take advantage of many other services offered by the Town Clerk’s Office. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Text for Health Code Violations!

2010-01-21T07:22:00.000-08:00

How many times do you wonder if a restaurant you’re taking your family to is truly safe? Now, you can put your worries to rest, thanks to a program started by Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci that enables residents to check on a restaurant’s Health Code Violations from the convenience of their cell phone. Text the number 41411 with the key word ‘RESTAURANT’ from any cell phone. In less then one minute, you will receive a text on your phone with a link to the Rockland County Health Department’s site for Health Code Violations. Type the name of any Rockland restaurant in the space provided and any violations will instantly display on your screen. Carlucci hopes that residents will take advantage of this program and enjoy Rockland’s many eating establishments with the power of information on their side. For further information contact David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or visit www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Congers Fire Dept Officers Sworn-in

2010-01-14T06:23:00.000-08:00

On January 10, 2010, a Swearing-in Ceremony took place at the Congers Fire Department. Surrounded by their families, the officers took an oath to protect and serve the people of Congers. Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci had the honor of swearing in many of Clarkstown’s Bravest as follows: Firematic Officers: Chief Frank Heinamenn, 1st Assistant Chief Mike Shields, 2nd Assistant Chief Jason DiSalvo, Captain Phil Leto, Lieutenant Chris Frank, 1st Assistant Lieutenant Damian Lennon, 2nd Assistant Lieutenant Chris Multari, Chief Engineer Patrick Murphy, 1st Assistant Engineer Vinny Moreno, and 2nd Assistant Engineer Rob Dauksza. Also sworn-in were the following Business Officers: President Scot Orser, Vice President Frank Voce, Recording Secretary Laurie Santulli, Financial Secretary Kevin McGrade, and Treasurer Ken Kunz. The officers and their families should be congratulated for the commitment they have made to our community.

Carlucci Awarded Grant for On-site Storage

2009-10-26T07:03:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that Clarkstown has been awarded a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant (LGRMIF) in the sum of $ 35,207. According to Carlucci, "The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for maintaining and managing records for Clarkstown dating back to 1752. We have grown from a population of 2,000 to over 85,000. As such, the amount of paperwork accumulated has grown enormously and has necessitated using off-site facilities for storage. This grant will eliminate the need for off-site and expensive storage fees which cost the town $30,000 per year." The LGRMIF Grant will fund the construction and management of an on-site storage facility in the first floor Town Hall Annex to accommodate approximately 3000 cubic feet of various town records. This extensive project will further improve accessibility to public records, as having on-site storage will expedite the retrieval times. This project will also reduce the Town of Clarkstown’s carbon footprint, as on-site storage means the elimination of records being shipped back and forth upstate.
“I have been aggressively seeking state funds for projects here in Clarkstown" stated Carlucci. “Since taking office in 2006, I have acquired state grants for three consecutive years in a row, securing over $80,000 for Clarkstown. In a depressed economy, it is vital to obtain outside sources of funding that are available to us”. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Town Clerk’s office open's at 6Am on Nov 2nd!!

2009-10-26T06:01:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is opening the Town Clerk’s office extra early on November 2nd, at 6a.m., to help busy residents take care of business at the clerk’s office. In addition, the early hours will help accommodate those that wish to purchase the remaining Deer Management Permits (DMP’s), during the extended application period, which are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for and receive up to two additional DMPs in the Wildlife Management Units (WMU’s) that remain. Hunting and Fishing Licenses are also available for the 2010 season, at the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue, New City. Click here for a listing of WMU’s with permits available or call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

***OPEN 6AM November 2nd ***

Carlucci endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW 363

2009-10-25T04:53:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci has gained the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union # 363 for his re-election as Clarkstown Town Clerk. "During my two terms as Town Clerk, I have been able to work towards my mission of making the Town Clerk’s Office as accessible as possible," said Carlucci. “This recent endorsement reflects the focus I have placed on enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of the Town Clerk’s Office and the support I have gained as I seek re-election. I am honored to have such a well-respected organization show such confidence in my ability to continue my mission of serving our residents at the high level of efficiency they have become accustomed to,” stated Town Clerk Carlucci.

Mobile Office at New City Library

2009-10-15T07:25:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that he will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on Saturday, October 24th. Therefore, the residents of Clarkstown will have the benefit of utilizing the Town Clerk’s services on a day that might be more convenient for them, without having to take time off work. Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci believes setting up mobile offices in different locations throughout Clarkstown will serve as a further convenience to the residents of Clarkstown, so that they may complete multiple errands at the same time.
The next mobile office location will be on Saturday, October 24th, at the New City Library, from 11AM – 1PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, and handicapped parking tags will be issued.
David Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, Clarkstown’s residents will be able to accomplish two tasks at once. They can do business with the Town Clerk’s Office while enjoying a good book!” Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours will be available on our web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com, where you can also sign up to receive Town Clerk Carlucci’s new e-mail newsletter. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010

Evening Hours!

2009-10-12T21:58:00.000-07:00

It seems there is never enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to get done. More and more, our work hours encroach upon our personal time, leaving the weekend to rush around, robbing us of what little time we have for family and relaxation. To make matters worse, many errands require taking time off from work, costing us either personal or sick time. Therefore, I am pleased to say that the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office offers evening hours on the nights of the Town Board meetings, the next evening hours will be Tuesday October 20th as we will be open until 8pm.
My mission has been to make the Town Clerk’s Office more accessible to the residents of Clarkstown. Offering evening hours enables residents to avoid the inconvenience of having to take off work simply to avail themselves of the many services we offer. This can be a particular nuisance for couples seeking a marriage license, since it necessitates two people leaving their jobs just to apply.
Tuesday October 20th the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will remain open until 8pm. My goal has always been to improve the lives of Clarkstown’s residents, with the extended hours being an integral component of achieving that goal.

Help Our Soldiers

2009-09-10T07:32:00.000-07:00

The West Nyack Post Office has adopted a platoon serving in Afghanistan and is sending packages to our brave men and women overseas. The donations must be given to the Postmaster of the West Nyack Post Office; these can include candy, drink mixes, Pringles, cookies, condiments, coffee/tea, and canned foods, like fruits, vegetables, chicken and tuna. Toiletries are also needed, such as, hand lotions, deodorant (stick), sunscreen, Blistex/Chapstick, Tylenol, Advil, body and foot powder, mouthwash, throat lozenges, and eye drops. Hand held games, cards, CD's, and movies would also be welcome. You may also include a card with a picture if you want. The cost to mail a package is $11.95 for Priority Flat Rate Box for the troops you sponsor and the check is made out to the Postmaster West Nyack Post Office.

Earlybird Hours!

2009-09-08T05:25:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is opening the Town Clerk’s office extra early on September 14, 2009, at 6a.m., to help busy residents take care of business at the clerk’s office. In addition, the early hours will help accommodate those that wish to purchase a Lifetime Senior Sportsman License before the upcoming rate increase. Newly adopted state legislation has approved an increase in sporting license fees for this fall and has increased the senior age to 70. Therefore, if you are 65-69, you can buy a Lifetime Senior Sportsman License for only $50, but if you wait until next month, a Lifetime Sportsman License will cost you $765!

In view of the changes, Town Clerk David Carlucci would like people to consider purchasing a Lifetime Senior Sportsman License for only $50 by September 30th, if you are 65 or older. The $50 fee entitles you to a lifetime license, including DMP and Turkey Permit fees waived forever. All purchases must be made by September 30th, the last day of the 2009 season, at the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue, New City. Please call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010

Mobile Office at New City Festival!

2009-08-18T06:09:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at the New City Festival, Rockland County Courthouse lawn, from 12PM - 2PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, and handicapped parking tags will be issued. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010

Sportsman Fees Increasing Buy Now & Save!

2009-07-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

As the licensing agent for fishing and hunting licenses in Clarkstown, I would like to inform the public that newly adopted state legislation has approved an increase in sporting license fees for this fall. Additionally, the minimum age for Senior License types has been raised from 65 to 70. Therefore, if you are 65-69, a Sportsman license will now cost $47 next season, plus a Deer Management Permit (DMP) and a Turkey Permit will cost $10 each this fall. In view of the changes, please consider purchasing a Lifetime Senior Sportsman License for only $50 by September 30th, if you are 65 or older. The $50 fee entitles you to a lifetime license, including DMP and Turkey Permit fees waived forever. All purchases must be made by September 30th, the last day of the 2009 season, at the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue, New City.

Mobile Office at New City Library

2009-07-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that he will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on Saturday, July 18th. Therefore, the residents of Clarkstown will have the benefit of utilizing the Town Clerk’s services on a day that might be more convenient for them, without having to take time off work. Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci believes setting up mobile offices in different locations throughout Clarkstown will serve as a further convenience to the residents of Clarkstown, so that they may complete multiple errands at the same time.
The next mobile office location will be on Saturday, July 18th, at the New City Library, from 11AM – 1PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, and handicapped parking tags will be issued.
David Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, Clarkstown’s residents will be able to accomplish two tasks at once. They can do business with the Town Clerk’s Office while enjoying a good book!” Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours will be available on our web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com, where you can also sign up to receive Town Clerk Carlucci’s new e-mail newsletter. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010

Carlucci Preserve's 25,000 Criminal Dockets

2009-07-10T07:44:00.001-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has just completed a project to preserve over 25,000 essential Criminal Dockets from the 1980’s and 90’s for the Justice Court, which had previously been water damaged. The Town Clerk’s office was awarded a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant (LGRMIF) to fund this much needed microfilming project. Carlucci stated, “Records Grant funding helps to assist me in my goal of preserving our town’s important records. This preservation project is a critical component of Clarkstown’s Emergency Management Plan.” Since 9/11, Criminal Docket records are frequently accessed for Homeland Security measures. Therefore, it was imperative that these records were preserved to prevent further deterioration and rendered unusable. The project created archival copies for secure, permanent retention, and laid the groundwork for future digitization. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Personal Democracy Forum 2009

2009-07-09T06:58:00.000-07:00

Last week I had the good fortune of attending the Personal Democracy Forum (PDF) with more than 1,000 top, technologists and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas, and explore how technology and the internet are changing democracy, and society. Google awarded me with a fellowship to attend this conference free of charge. At PDF I met with many influential people leading the way in the technology field. One of the great things about a conference such as PDF is that it is a great way to learn about new IT tools. As Town Clerk, I am always amazed by how often newly deployed tools take so long to be utilized by government. I know that government moves slow for a reason, and sometimes, that may be good. However, I believe that by embracing new web 2.0 IT tools, we can reduce the cost of government, and at the same time, make it more transparent and accessible to the public.
A speaker of most interest to me was Vivek Kundra. Vivek Kundra is the Chief Information Officer for the United States. Kundra’s job is to manage what will be $76 billion in spending to maintain 10,000 government systems as well as 800 active projects to build major new systems for the federal government. I was very happy to hear that Kundra is a fan of open source software and may one day declare it "safe" for federal consumption. While many agencies use it, many people that do not know much about it will tell you that it is not a great idea. In most cases, this is due to a lack of understanding about computer security. I personally believe that if we can get our state and local governments to start using more open source software we can save the taxpayer a good amount of money and at the same time improve efficiency at the local level.
Kundra also released a new IT Dashboard available for public consumption at www.it.usaspending.gov. This is a really interesting site for anyone interested in open government. The IT Dashboard is a new website enabling federal agencies and the general public to view details of federal information technology investments. If you would like to talk more about the PDF conference or anything mentioned here please Skype me at david.carlucci or just pick up a phone and call me at 845-639-2010.

Call Your Clerk For Free!

2009-07-08T07:39:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has added a new service to make the Clerk’s Office even more accessible. Now you can save minutes on your phone bill and call your Town Clerk for free using Skype. Skype is a software program that allows users to make telephone calls via the internet. As long as you have a free Skype account you can go to www.clarkstownclerk.com, hit the green call me button, and you are instantly connected to your Town Clerk’s office. Please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Carlucci Awarded Google Fellowship

2009-06-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has been awarded a Google Fellowship. Carlucci is one of a select few who will be joining the Personal Democracy Forum in New York as a Google Fellow.
Personal Democracy Forum is an annual event held to foster conversation among top technology innovators about how technology is changing government, politics and improving peoples quality of life. Carlucci stated that he looks forward to learning about new technologies that can improve services while at the same time reduce costs.

Let’s Count Clarkstown!

2009-05-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

In anticipation of the 2010 Census, census workers are canvassing neighborhoods throughout the nation to identify each residential address, continuing through mid-July 2009. You may see these address canvassers in your neighborhood, who will have identification badges, and will be using GPS-equipped hand-held computers to update maps and ensure there is an accurate address list for the delivery of the census questionnaires in March 2010. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the local census office at (914)705-5270. For more information, please visit the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s website, www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci Promotes Effort to Reduce Dog Bites

2009-05-14T08:18:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be sponsoring a seminar on dog bite prevention, in honor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, at Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, NY, on May 21, 2009, at 7 P.M. in room 301. Dog bites are one of the nation’s most commonly reported public health problems, despite being largely preventable. Alarmingly, 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Therefore, as the licensing authority for issuing dog licenses, Carlucci feels a responsibility about taking action in educating residents on this important safety issue.
In order to raise awareness about dog safety in our community, Clarkstown Town Clerk, David Carlucci, has invited Kerry Potter-Kotecki of Doggone Safe, a not for profit organization, to provide an informative seminar for residents. The seminar will provide empowering information to promote healthy, safe, dog friendly communities! This program is an excellent opportunity for parents, dog owners, or anyone who is around dogs.
With over four million victims of dog bites annually in America, Town Clerk Carlucci urges residents to educate themselves at this important seminar. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Senator Gillibrand in Clarkstown!

2009-05-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

The other day I had the unique opportunity to meet our U.S. Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand was in Clarkstown to speak to residents about her experience in D.C. and where she thinks the United States is headed. Kirsten spoke for about a half hour and one of the main ideas that came across is how government must work efficiently to drive down the cost of government and protect middle class families from being overtaxed. I was very happy to see Senator Gillibrand acknowledge that she has supported legislation to protect Clarkstown families by providing tax cuts to help pay for college and allow individuals to deduct their property taxes from their federal income taxes. She also made a commitment to protect Clarkstown's families from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Since the AMT was never indexed to inflation, many Clarkstown residents are affected by the AMT. This is something that I strongly believe in and I'm happy to hear that our Senator believes she can help make a difference!

Census Bureau & Town Clerk Team Up

2009-05-07T06:17:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will team up with a representative from the US Census Bureau to speak to residents and address their concerns at the Town Clerk’s mobile office on Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the New City Library from 10am -12pm. Information on the upcoming Census 2010 will be provided. Carlucci stated, “It is vital that an accurate count of our community is taken, as it will determine the distribution of federal funding to our community for the next decade.” Additionally, forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, residents can register to vote and handicapped parking tags will be issued. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or go to www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci named one of nations top technology leaders

2009-05-02T07:13:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci was recently identified by Innovation Generation as one of the nation’s top 100 Generation NEXT and Information Technology leaders. As such, Carlucci was invited to speak with members of Congress and other national leaders in the Information Technology field, to help in developing new ICT (Information and Communication Technology) services, broadband infrastructure and Internet applications for the betterment of our nation. Pictured above Carlucci met with US House Majority Whip James Clyburn and talked about Information and Communication Technology legislation before the House. Recently, Carlucci has been working to lay the technological infrastructure for Clarkstown, by receiving grants from the NYS Archives to digitize hundreds of thousands of documents, the majority of which are accessible via the Internet. Carlucci has also developed programs for residents to acquire handicapped parking permits and absentee ballot applications via text message. Carlucci also had the privilege to talk with Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell regarding cell phone technology. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com for more information on ways that David Carlucci is using technology to increase efficiency in the Town Clerks Office.

Follow Your Clerk on Twitter!

2009-04-21T07:11:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has recently started tweeting about what is going on in Clarkstown. Carlucci stated, "Government belongs to our residents, so utilizing twitter is a great way to get information about programs and services to our residents. Twitter helps keep people in the loop, that in the past, might not have had the opportunity or the time to find out about their local government, due to commuting, raising a family, etc.” Carlucci will also tweet about Town Board meeting agendas, proposed local laws, Clerk’s evening hours, mobile office dates and locations. You can follow your clerk by going to www.twitter.com/davidcarlucci . For more information call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 or go to www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Happy Birthday Clarkstown!

2009-03-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

Check out what Nancy Cutler, editorial page editor for the Journal News just said about your Town Clerk!
Happy Birthday, Clarkstown!

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is known as a kind of high-tech wonk. His office has had a Facebook page for a couple years now. He helps register voters via text messages. He was taking government high tech before the Obama campaign found such success with Youtube.

But the 27-year-old — he won office at age 24 — also seems to appreciate history. You know, old stuff. So he sent in a letter to the editor/press release (he’s also really good at these…) congratulating the town on marking its 218th year. Today is the official founding date. Woohoo! Cake at Maple Avenue??? His letter, of course, points out all the technological advances that have occurred in his office, which can make life easier for Clarkstowners.

So, we share. Here’s Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci’s letter, with slight editing for punctuation and style, on the 218th anniversary of the town’s birth

1791 saw a lot of firsts, the First Bank of the United States, the first U.S. mint, and the first establishment of Clarkstown, when it was incorporated on March 18 of that year. As both the Clarkstown Town Clerk and a lifelong Clarkstown resident, I am filled with pride in acknowledging the 218th birthday of Clarkstown!
Much has changed in these 218 years, not the least of which is that Clarkstown has grown from a population of less than 2,000 to nearly 85,000 people, making it one of the largest towns in New York. Clarkstown’s residents in 1791 could not have imagined the Clarkstown of today. Just getting to their Town Clerk was an ordeal, but with the advent of the Internet, many of our services are right online. Today, www.clarkstownclerk.com serves as a virtual office, better facilitating the needs of busy Clarkstown residents. I try to incorporate new technologies, such as podcasts, blogs, widgets, and text-messaging, in order to make the town clerk’s office as user-friendly and accessible as possible. Thanks to a state grant I was awarded to digitize Clarkstown’s records, which predate the Declaration of Independence, digital records allow instantaneous access, and not just in our town, but worldwide! More importantly, by digitizing Clarkstown’s records, I am making a commitment to the community that these historical records will be safeguarded and preserved for future generations.
Time may not have been kind to our country’s banks, but Clarkstown has fared well these past two centuries. Whether you look to our efforts to stay on the forefront of technology or the fact that we are ranked the second-safest place to live among comparably sized communities, Clarkstown is not just a great place to live; it is a place one can be proud to call home. I know I am. Please join me in wishing Clarkstown a Happy 218th Birthday!

Mobile Office at Youthfest!

2009-03-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on Sunday, March 29th, at the Rockland County Youthfest, in the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, from 11AM - 4PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold,handicapped parking tags will be issued and you can even register to vote! Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours are available on the Town Clerk’s at www.clarkstownclerk.com. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010.

Text for Disability Parking Permit

2009-02-20T07:29:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is constantly thinking of ways to make the services of government as accessible and user friendly as possible. When someone is in need of a Disability Parking Permit, this is exactly the time that government needs to be as available and easy to use as possible. Now, instead of making extra trips to the Town Hall, you can just text the word ‘DISABILITY’ to 41411 from any cell phone. You will get a message back within a minute, giving you all the information you need to apply for the Disability Parking Permit. The text you receive will give you a link to the Disability Parking Permit application, then just fill out the form, print, have your doctor sign, and mail to the Town Clerk at 10 Maple Avenue, New City, NY 10956. The information you receive via the text message includes the rules, guidelines and responsibilities of the Disability Parking Permit; and the application that is accepted by every issuing agent of Disability Parking Permits in New York State. For further information contact David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or go to www.clarkstownclerk.com

Mobile Office at Mall a Success!

2009-02-11T07:49:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci spoke to residents and addressed their concerns at the Town Clerk’s mobile office on February 8th, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. Carlucci also provided free Notary Services, issued dog licenses, handicapped parking tags, and Super Saver bus tickets. Carlucci stated, “The mobile office hours fit my mission to make the Town Clerk’s office as accessible and user friendly as possible.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

“No excuse” Absentee Voting

2009-02-10T07:05:00.000-08:00

A very easy way to increase voter turn out in New York State, and especially in Rockland County, is to enact “no excuse” absentee voting. Currently, “no excuse” absentee voting is not allowed in 21 states, including New York. In such states, excuses like having to work and a lack of a babysitter or transportation to the polls are not considered legitimate excuses. A majority of other states offer voters the option of voting by mail for any reason, and the State of Oregon holds its entire election completely by mail.
As a young professional, I know all too well how many in our community, especially people right out of college, live in Rockland and commute out of the county every day. Battling the traffic on the Tappan Zee Bridge and traversing 287 should be reason alone to be able to vote absentee. Many commuters would benefit from “no excuse” absentee voting.
The men and women that work hard at the Board of Elections have a great deal of responsibility in protecting the integrity of our elections. By eliminating this requirement of excuses, the Board of Elections can spend more time on making sure that the people applying for an absentee ballot are actually registered and are who they claim to be, instead of deciding whether or not their excuses for an absentee ballot fall under the requirements of New York State election law.
Our community can benefit greatly by allowing all of our residents the opportunity to vote absentee, no matter what their reason may be.

Mobile Office at Mall

2009-02-07T07:10:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on Sunday, February 8th, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack at Rt. 59 (Food Court level), from 11AM – 1PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, Super Saver bus tickets will be sold, and handicapped parking tags will be issued. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or visit www.clarkstownclerk.com

Working to Keep Grant Money in Rockland

2009-01-20T07:08:00.000-08:00

In this time of economic crisis, Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci and Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato took a proactive step to help local municipalities secure grant funding, by co-sponsoring a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) Grant Workshop. The purpose of LGRMIF grants is to help local governments improve records management programs. Carlucci & Piperato teamed up in order to get as much grant funding as possible to stay in Rockland County.
Grant funds are collected through County Clerk recording fees throughout the state. In order to keep funds collected within Rockland, it is essential that local municipalities apply for funds through the LGRMIF grant process. In other words, the money is available, but will either go uncollected, if grants are not sought or will go to local governments in other regions of the state, if Rockland officials do not take an active role in seeking these funds.
Carlucci stated, “Past workshops are what provided me with the knowledge of how to seek state monies to improve Clarkstown’s recordkeeping. That knowledge enabled me to acquire state funding for two consecutive grant cycles, and it is my hope that this workshop will do the same for others in the county.” This workshop worked with representatives from local school and fire districts, as well as municipalities, to learn what funding is available and how to effectively apply for it. The workshop was presented by Linda Bull, Regional Advisory Officer for the New York State Archives Region 9 Office. For more information or questions, please contact David Carlucci at 845-639-2010.

Carlucci Earns CMC Designation

2008-12-16T07:49:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci recently graduated from the Cornell Institute for Municipal Clerks. Carlucci completed the part-time, three year program, earning him a designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk. Cornell’s program will greatly benefit the residents of Clarkstown with the professional training in cutting edge techniques, programs and services that can be provided to the community. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Scouting the Records

2008-11-21T11:56:00.000-08:00

Town Clerk David Carlucci recently welcomed Boy Scout Pack Number 46, Den Number 8, who took a tour of the Town Clerk’s office and looked at some historical documents, prior to attending a Town Board Meeting. The Boy Scouts visited town hall to learn how local government works. The Den Leaders are Robert Welsome and Alan Sutherland. The Scouts are Jack Welsome, Alexander Sutherland, Carrington Gregori, Nicholas Fischetti, Zachary Lipson, Marc Ronda, John Parrott, and Michael Parrott. For other youth groups interested in a tour of the Town Clerk’s office, please call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010.

American Democracy Institute

2008-11-20T07:44:00.000-08:00

Recently, Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci was invited to attend the American Democracy Institute Leadership Forum at NYU. American Democracy Institute (ADI) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization comprised of a network of young leaders from various industries. ADI works with emerging leaders, ages 25-40, based on their records of accomplishment and commitment to positive social change. ADI Forums focus on skill-building programs, problem-solving initiatives, and growing a network of top young leaders. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Evening Hours

2008-11-17T07:10:00.000-08:00

It seems there is never enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to get done. More and more, our work hours encroach upon our personal time, leaving the weekend to rush around, robbing us of what little time we have for family and relaxation. To make matters worse, many errands require taking time off from work, costing us either personal or sick time. Therefore, I am pleased to say that the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office offers evening hours on the nights of the Town Board meetings, the next evening hours will be Tuesday November 25th as we will be open until 8pm.
My mission has been to make the Town Clerk’s Office more accessible to the residents of Clarkstown. Offering evening hours enables residents to avoid the inconvenience of having to take off work simply to avail themselves of the many services we offer. This can be a particular nuisance for couples seeking a marriage license, since it necessitates two people leaving their jobs just to apply.
Tuesday November 25th the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will remain open until 8pm. My goal has always been to improve the lives of Clarkstown’s residents, with the extended hours being an integral component of achieving that goal.

Text for Absentee Ballot!

2008-10-08T07:06:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has been working hard to make the services of government as accessible and user friendly as possible. Now, David Carlucci is asking those who will be out of town for the Presidential Election on November 4th to apply for an absentee ballot. To make this process as simple as possible, Carlucci has created an easy way to get an absentee ballot! All you have to do is get out your cell phone and apply now! Just text the word ‘ABSENTEE’ to 41411 from any cell phone. You will get a message back within a minute giving you all the information you need to apply for the absentee ballot. The text you receive will give you a link to the absentee application, then just fill out the form, print, sign, and mail to the Board of Elections at 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956. All absentee Ballot Applications must be postmarked by October 28th. Voting is not just a right, but a privilege, a privilege that Americans can’t take for granted. If you will be away at school, on vacation or unable to make it to the polls for any reason on Election Day and have not applied for your absentee ballot yet, do it today. For further information contact David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or visit www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Town Clerk Mobile Office at New City Festival!

2008-09-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that he will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on September 21, 2008. Therefore, the residents of Clarkstown will have the benefit of utilizing the Town Clerk’s services on a day that might be more convenient for them, without having to take time off work. Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci believes setting up mobile offices in different locations throughout Clarkstown will serve as a further convenience to the residents of Clarkstown, so that they may complete multiple errands at the same time.
The next mobile office location will be on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at the New City Festival, Rockland County Courthouse lawn, from 12PM – 2PM (festival runs to 6 PM). All forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, handicapped parking tags will be issued, and even marriages can be performed with a valid Marriage License.
David Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, Clarkstown’s residents will be able to accomplish two tasks at once. They can do business with the Town Clerk’s Office while enjoying a day at a festival!” Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours will be available on our web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com, where you can also sign up to receive Town Clerk Carlucci’s new e-mail newsletter. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010.

Carlucci’s Mobile Office A Great Success

2008-06-22T07:55:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up with Councilman Frank Borelli to speak to residents and address their concerns at his monthly mobile office on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Valley Cottage Library. Carlucci also provided free Notary Services, issued dog licenses and handicapped parking tags, and made Town Clerk forms and applications available for residents. Carlucci stated, “The mobile office hours really fit my mission to make the Town Clerk’s office as accessible and user friendly as possible.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

231st birthday of the American Flag!!

2008-06-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

June 14th of this year marks the 231st birthday of the US Flag. Many of us mark the day by flying our flags, wearing something patriotic, or attending a patriotic event. Much like the 4th of July, many of us celebrate the day with a good, old-fashioned barbeque. As Americans, whatever we choose to do on Flag Day, we should all pause to reflect on what the American Flag means to each of us. With our brave men and women in the armed forces serving so valiantly during this time of war, it is especially important to commemorate their service to our country by honoring the very flag veterans of past wars courageously fought to defend. Without their sacrifices, none of us would have a flag to honor.
The Flag of the United States of America is a source of pride that deserves our deepest respect. To respect a flag properly, when it is ready to be retired, is to burn it in a special Flag Retirement Ceremony. That is why I am asking the residents of Clarkstown to drop off their old, worn flags to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 10 Maple Avenue, New City, N.Y. We will then make sure the flags are retired in the proper manner.
Last year, I instituted an essay contest open to all Clarkstown residents. The essay’s theme was: “What the American Flag Means to Me.” Type-written essays should be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by July 31, 2008, and include the writer’s name, address, age, and a phone number. The contest winner’s achievement and name will be written in an archival book that will become part of the Town of Clarkstown’s permanent archives. It is my hope that the Clarkstown residents who participate in this contest will be able to have a forum to express their feelings for our flag and how much it means to them. As proud Americans, may we long honor our nation’s symbol, not just this Flag Day, but every day.

Carlucci Swears In Clarkstown’s Finest

2008-06-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci had the honor of swearing in three of Clarkstown Police Department’s Finest, Police Officers Robert Fortune, Joseph Caivano, and Christopher Bax, on June 4, 2008. The officers took an oath to protect and serve the people of Clarkstown in Chief Peter Noonan’s office, surrounded by family. The commitment Police Officer Robert Fortune, Police Officer Joseph Caivano, Police Officer Christopher Bax and their families have made to our community is to be commended.

Carlucci Elected National Committeeman of the New York State Young Democrats

2008-05-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

David Carlucci was recently elected to be the National Committeeman of the New York State Young Democrats. Carlucci is pictured here campaigning with President of the New York State Young Democrats Matthew Silverstein. The National Committeeman's responsibility is to represent the interests of the New York State Young Democrats at all meetings and conventions of the Young Democrats of America.

Carlucci Swears In Clarkstown’s Bravest

2008-04-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci had the honor of swearing in the officers of the Congers Fire Department Alert Hook, Ladder & Engine Co. # 1. The officers took an oath to protect and serve the people of Clarkstown. The commitment these officers of the fire department and their families have made to our community is to be commended.

Carlucci Becomes Trustee for Sons of Italy

2008-03-19T07:32:00.000-07:00

As a proud Italian-American, Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is honored to have been named a Trustee at the office installation meeting of the Sons of Italy, Filippo Mazzei Lodge #2207. The following officers were named: President Ann Daino, 1st Vice President Vito Giachetti, 2nd Vice President Frank Covino, State Deputy Mary Princi, and Trustees Donna Butson, Geraldine Corletta, and Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci. Carlucci wishes to congratulate the other officers named at the March meeting of the Sons of Italy and looks forward to working to promote such a prestigious organization.

Government Services On A Sunday?

2008-01-09T08:08:00.000-08:00

Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski & Clarkstown Town Clerk, David Carlucci will offer weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office on Sunday January 27th, at the Shoprite of New City on Main St., from 11AM – 1PM. Forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses and handicapped parking tags will be issued, and even marriages can be performed. Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski will also be available to meet with residents, answer questions and listen to concerns. Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, residents will be able to accomplish two tasks at once. They can do business with the Clerk’s Office while taking advantage of the great services Assemblyman Zebrowski provides, all while doing their grocery shopping!” Zebrowski added, “I think David Carlucci is doing a great service by going out to convenient locations at off hours. I look forward to seeing residents who might otherwise not have time to share their opinions with me.” For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or go www.clarkstownclerk.com

Remember to Vote February 5th!

2008-01-07T07:11:00.000-08:00

For the first time since 1952, neither a sitting president, nor vice president, is seeking the nomination of their party to run for president. This makes the primary process wide open for many candidates, making our vote extremely important! This year, the Presidential Primary is very exciting for New Yorkers. For the first time, the primary has been moved up to February 5th, the earliest it has ever been. Previously, the primary has been held in March, and as we all know, by that time the winner is pretty much all but wrapped up! This Year, on February 5th, we will go to the polls and vote simultaneously with 23 other states.
The purpose of the Presidential Primary is to elect delegates to go to the parties’ national conventions this summer to decide who will carry the banner for their party. In NY, the Republican and Democratic primaries are a little different. For the Democratic Primary, each of the 29 Congressional Districts in NY are like individual primary races. In each Congressional District, a presidential hopeful can get as many as 6 delegates. Therefore, multiple candidates can pick up any number of delegates. Whereas in the Republican Primary, it is winner take all for the whole state!
Both primaries are promising to be very exciting, as NY has one of the greatest number of delegates of any state in the nation. Whether you are a registered Democrat or Republican, go out and make your voice heard, by voting in this very important primary! If you are not registered to vote, it’s not too late! You can register right on my BLOG. Go to www.davidcarlucci.blogspot.com and register today! If you are registered to vote, but will be out of town on February 5th, you can still vote absentee. All you have to do is fill out an absentee application, which I have made easy to obtain by texting the word ABSENTEE to 41411. You will receive a link to download an absentee application right on your cell phone!
Voting is not just a right, but a privilege. Take full advantage of one of the rights Americans have fought for, when the polls open on February 5th. If you do not make your own choices by casting your ballot, then you are allowing someone else to choose for you. Besides, you never know if your vote could be the deciding factor in who becomes the next president of the United States!

Evening Hours!

2007-12-17T07:41:00.000-08:00

It seems there is never enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to get done. More and more, our work hours encroach upon our personal time, leaving the weekend to rush around, robbing us of what little time we have for family and relaxation. To make matters worse, many errands require taking time off from work, costing us either personal or sick time. Therefore, I am pleased to say that the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office offers evening hours on the nights of the Town Board meetings, the next evening hours will be Tuesday December 18th as we will be open until 8pm.
My mission has been to make the Town Clerk’s Office more accessible to the residents of Clarkstown. Offering evening hours enables residents to avoid the inconvenience of having to take off work simply to avail themselves of the many services we offer. This can be a particular nuisance for couples seeking a marriage license, since it necessitates two people leaving their jobs just to apply.
Tuesday December 18th the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office will remain open until 8pm. My goal has always been to improve the lives of Clarkstown’s residents, with the extended hours being an integral component of achieving that goal.

Join Your Town Clerk on Facebook!

2007-12-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has started a group on Facebook called Clarkstown Town Clerk. At this Facebook group you can stay up to date with what is happening in your Town Clerk's Office. To join Go to www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2469282431. Facebook has signed up over 100,000 new registrations per day since the beginning of 2007. Carlucci stated, “It is my mission to make the services of government as accessible as possible. I believe that tools like facebook allow people to easily take advantage of the many government services available to them!” For further information call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 or go to www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

Today I volunteered with my sister Beth for Meals on Wheels! I have been volunteering with my sister for a few Thanksgivings now. It is a small fun way to give thanks to our community! Meals on Wheels is a non profit organization that has volunteers that delivery food to people that are home bound, this program runs all year long and they are always looking for volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering call Meals on Wheels at (845) 624-6325 or stop by the Rockland HQ’s located at 121 West Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954

Mike Dukakis

2007-11-20T13:54:00.000-08:00

This weekend I had the good fortune of meeting former presidential candidate Micheal Dukakis. Dukakis talked at length about his experience in his failed bid for the presidency in 1988. The main idea behind Dukakis's talk was how he lead a bad national campaign and that in the states that he did well like California it was because he had people on the ground that worked hard to get out the vote! He said that many people right off big states like CA & NY as not winnable on the ground and only winnable by spending big money. Dukakis believes that if you have a strong field operation and precinct captains in each election district that are responsible for bringing out the vote then that is worth more then any massive TV commercial blitz! This talk really confirmed in me that there is no substitute for one on one, person to person campaigning!

Clarkstown Distributing Potassium Iodide

2007-11-20T13:04:00.000-08:00

Supervisor Alex Gromack and Town Clerk David Carlucci have announced that the Town Clerk's office is currently distributing potassium iodide (KI) pills to the residents of Clarkstown. Potassium iodide pills are designed to fill the thyroid gland with iodine, which stops the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine (radioiodine). Radioactive Iodine is one of the elements that could be released into the air in the event of a nuclear accident at the Indian Point power plant. Supervisor Gromack stresses that the distribution of these pills is purely a preventative measure, which is being provided to residents at no cost. "The most important part of any emergency plan is prevention," said Supervisor Gromack. "Of course we all hope there will never be a real need to take the pills, but it only makes sense to have them on hand for ourselves and our families, just in case."
The radioiodine, if released in an accident at the Indian Point nuclear power plant would pose the greatest risk to children. If a release did occur, County health officials would direct the affected residents to take these pills as soon as possible and would let them know when it would be safe to stop.
The dose that is recommended for children 18 or younger is 65 mg—the minimum amount that would be effective—but children can be given an adult dosage if a child's dosage is unavailable. Each dose is effective for about twenty-four hours after it is taken.
For most people it is safe to take KI in the correct amount, but each person should contact his or her physician before consuming it to make sure that there would be no negative side effects. As with any medication, it is important to review the full list of warnings before taking KI. It is a non-prescription drug, and can be stored for years if put into a dry, dark and cool place.
Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci stated, "In consideration of Clarkstown's proximity to Indian Point, keeping a dose of potassium iodide for every household member is a prudent precautionary measure." The Town Clerk's office, which is located in the Town Hall at 10 Maple Avenue in New City, will be open from 9:00-5:00 from Monday through Friday (late hours from 9AM-8PM will be offered on November27th and can be reached at (845) 639-2010 or by visiting the helpful link section of the Town Clerk's website, www.clarkstownclerk.com, for further information. Residents are required to sign release forms prior to receiving medication.

E-Records Symposium

2007-11-16T08:09:00.000-08:00

New York State Archives Region 9 Advisory Committee recently sponsored an E-Records Symposium at the Suffern Free Library. The E-Records Symposium covered many topics of importance to people responsible for record keeping! There were over 50 local and state government attendees from Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange Counties, and NYC. Some of the many topics included, Trends in Electronic Records Management, Freedom of Information Law, Geographic Information Systems in Local Government, Retention and Disposition of Electronic Records, as well as many other very important issues. This event was made possible by County Archivist Peter Scheibner, Ramapo Clerk Chris Sampson, Clarkstown Clerk David Carlucci, Michele Lowy, Wappinger Clerk Chris Masterson, Regional Advisory Officer Linda Bull, Patty Dohrenwend, Mount Vernon Clerk Lisa Copeland, David Lowry, and Vina Shah.

Carlucci Speaks at at Little Tor Elementary

2007-11-15T08:33:00.000-08:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci spoke with 5th graders at Little Tor Elementary School in New City. The students learned about the role of a town clerk in their local government and the many services provided to the residents of Clarkstown. Carlucci stated, “I always enjoy coming to speak to elementary school classes. The students are so enthusiastic and inquisitive. Perhaps the information they learn will spark some interest in possibly pursuing a career in public service.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Carlucci Awarded State Grant

2007-11-02T07:42:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that his office has been awarded a Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant (LGRMIF) in the sum of $ 40,264. According to Carlucci, “The Town Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining and managing records for Clarkstown dating back to 1752. We have grown from a population of 2,000 to over 85,000. Managing and preserving 255 years worth of documents, with many being historical and fragile, in a more efficient manner, has been my goal since taking office in 2006.” The LGRMIF Grant will fund the microfilming, digitizing, and indexing of Board Minutes, Local Laws, and related Town records, as well as, approximately 42 cubic feet of Vital Statistics (Death, Birth, and Marriage).
The Town records, some of which are of great historical value, exist as paper records. These records are vulnerable should a disaster strike, and the multiple requests for records the Clerk's Office handles on a daily basis require time-consuming searches of these paper records.
“In a post-Katrina world,” stated Carlucci, “we can see how imperative it is to safeguard our Vital Statistics as part of an effective Emergency Management Program. Many Clarkstown residents had devastating losses from April’s nor’easter. I want our residents to be confident that their vital records will be readily available.” Carlucci continued, “With identity theft being so prevalent, this grant will go a long way in assuring that social security numbers are redacted from any vital records disseminated.”
Microfilming and digitizing the Clerk's records was selected as the optimum technology for protecting the hundreds of years of records, providing disaster recovery capability in various media, and expediting retrieval. Carlucci is looking forward to embarking on this extensive project, which will further improve accessibility to public records. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

CHARITABLE GAMING SEMINAR!

2007-10-29T07:49:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is inviting community members to a seminar on Charitable Gaming on Tuesday October 30, 2007. Charitable Gaming is an activity that many non-profit organizations utilize for fundraising.
The two hour seminar will take place at the Clarkstown Town Hall Auditorium from 7pm-9pm. Representatives from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board will be present to conduct this seminar. Topics covered will include: Bingo, Games of Chance, Financial reporting procedures, New 190A Raffle Law, and the legal view on Texas Hold ‘Em. A question and answer session will also follow.
David Carlucci held two previous seminars, which were very successful. “Charitable Gaming is a fun way for charitable organizations to increase their fundraising revenues,” said the Clarkstown Town Clerk. “The goal of this seminar is to help non-profits raise money, by providing the necessary information.” To stay up to date with all the latest programs and events from your Town Clerk go to www.clarkstownclerk.com and sign up to receive your e-newsletter..

Free Ride to the Polls on Nov 6th!

2007-10-23T07:55:00.000-07:00

Our right to vote is one of the most important responsibilities as a citizen. Please get out and vote on Nov 6th! If you need a ride to the polls, please call 845-634-1953. We will be happy to drive you to the polls! If you would like an absentee ballot, please go to http://www.co.rockland.ny.us/BOE/efrms/ballot.pdf. Please call today to reserve your ride to the polls!

Evening Hours Tonight!

2007-10-23T06:34:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk, David Carlucci, will offer evening hours, where the office will remain open until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 23rd. The evening hours coincide with the nights of the Town Board Meetings. Clarkstown residents will be able to avail themselves of the numerous services the Town Clerk provides in the convenience of evening hours. For further information call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 or visit www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci Sponsors Internet Safety Seminar

2007-10-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is inviting community members to a seminar called, “A Parent’s Guide to the Internet.” The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services – Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse staff will address dangers that put children at risk every time they go online, including: online enticement, access by children to inappropriate sites and cyber bullying. Other issues to be discussed are: email, instant messaging, blogs and social networking sites, such as MySpace.com. Safety tips and rules will be suggested, as well as a demonstration on setting parental controls. Carlucci stated, “I am dedicated to improving the safety of children in our community. By bringing comprehensive programs like Operation Safechild, Doggone Safe’s dogbite prevention seminar, and this Internet Safety Seminar, it is my hope to keep Clarkstown’s families’ informed about maintaining the safety of their children.” The one hour seminar will take place at the Clarkstown Town Hall Auditorium on October 22nd from 7pm-8pm. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Lowey & Carlucci Team Up For Weekend Hours

2007-10-19T15:08:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, Oct 13th, Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up to hold neighborhood office hours. Carlucci stated, "Weekend office hours are great, not only for Clarkstown residents to be able to easily access the services of their local government, but also their federal government in one convenient location." This session was held outside Dunkin’ Donuts in Congers. Congresswoman Lowey & Carlucci said that they look forward to holding another joint session very soon.

Registration Drive Great Success!

2007-10-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

Being that the last day to register to vote for this years general election is October 12th, last week I teamed up with Clarkstown High School North Students to hold a voter registration drive right at the High School! We registered a bunch of students that most likely would not have registered in time for this years election unless we were there to make it easy for them to register! I was really surprised at how many students actually wanted to register, many of them had said that they were wanting to register for a while but did not know were to do it or just did not have the time! Many of the students that were not 18 yet still seemed interested and I think it cemented the idea with them that as soon as they are of age they will register and not even think twice about it!

Carlucci & Piperato Team Up to Process Passports

2007-10-11T07:46:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up with Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato to offer Rockland residents the opportunity to apply for or renew their passports at Clarkstown Town Hall during the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s evening hours. The Clarkstown Town Clerk’s evening hours took place on Tuesday, September 25th 2007, from 5PM – 8PM. Representatives from the Rockland County Clerk’s Office processed over 50 passports. For further information, please call (845) 639-2010 or go to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci Fundraiser!

2007-10-08T19:46:00.000-07:00

Location: Bar None
395 South Main St, New City, NY 10956
When: Thursday, October 18, 6:00PM
Cost: $25 per person

Please join me in this last minute effort to raise funds for the final push of my re-election campaign for Town Clerk! This will be a fun event and your support is greatly appreciated! I look forward to seeing you!

Historic Map Comes Home to Clarkstown

2007-10-07T07:37:00.000-07:00

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Jean Adams Bolton for her donation to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office of a replica of a Rockland County map drawn by R.F. O’Connor in 1854. The historic map had hung in the office of her father, Charles R. Adams, Jr., who was employed by the Town of Clarkstown from 1946 to 1975. During his tenure with the town, Mr. Adams served as Deputy Town Clerk, Coordinator of Sewer Construction, Director of Purchasing, and Comptroller.
His daughter was also kind enough to include an old newspaper clipping about her father’s retirement in 1975. In it, Charles R. Adams, Jr. was quoted as saying, “You should have seen New City in 1946. Just 1500 people, a one truck fire dept., and no street lights.” He went on to talk about his days as a Volunteer Fireman with the West Nyack Fire Co., “when there were no hydrants. We used to fight fires with water pumped from lakes, ponds, streams, and wells.”
Needless to say, MUCH has changed in New City, with a population of approximately 35,000, totaling nearly 85,000 for all of Clarkstown. While Mr. Adams spoke of doing calculations without benefit of calculators or computers, we are about to embark on a digital imaging project of the town clerk’s records, having been recently awarded a state grant.
I am very appreciative of Mrs. Bolton’s thoughtfulness in donating this beautiful map. She stated in her letter to me, “I know my father would have enjoyed its return to 10 Maple Avenue.” Indeed, now Charles R. Adams, Jr.’s map sits proudly on the wall of the Town Clerk’s Office office, having come full circle to its original home. Any residents who wish to come view the map are welcome to do so at the Town Clerk’s Office. I am grateful to Mrs. Bolton for her generous donation and for sharing her father’s long history of service to Clarkstown, as I look forward to having the honor of serving the people of Clarkstown for many years to come.

Carlucci Appointed by Acting Commissioner of Education

2007-10-02T07:39:00.000-07:00

I am very excited that I have recently been appointed by New York State's Acting Commissioner of Education, Kathy A. Ahearn, to the Local Government Records Regional Advisory Committee for Region 9. The Regional Advisory Committees advise the New York State Archives and the Local Governments Records Advisory Council (LGRAC) on the delivery of regional advisory services and grants-in-aid to local governments under the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund. The Regional Advisory Committees operate under procedures adopted by the New York State Archives. Working with my esteemed colleagues throughout the region in formulating measures that seek to improve the services provided by the Records Management Officers in our local governments is going to be awesome! Please let me know if you have any suggestions or questions.

Join Your Town Clerk on Facebook

2007-09-27T07:41:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has started a new group on Facebook called Clarkstown Town Clerk. At this Facebook group you can stay up to date with what is happening in your Town Clerk's Office. Go to www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2469282431 to join Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Facebook group today! For further information call David Carlucci at 845-639-2010.

Operation Safe Child A Great Success

2007-09-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Operation Safe Child Program and processed over 100 cards for children under the age of 18 at the Nanuet Library. SAFE CHILD Cards serve as an important tool when used in conjunction with the New York State AMBER Alert and Missing Child Alert programs. Due the success of this event and interest expressed by concerned parents, Carlucci plans to invite representatives from Operation Safe Child again. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions. Carlucci stated, "If this program helps locate just one child, then it was well worth it."

Mobile Office at New City Festival

2007-09-13T08:03:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that he will be offering weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office, on September 16, 2007. Therefore, the residents of Clarkstown will have the benefit of utilizing the Town Clerk’s services on a day that might be more convenient for them, without having to take time off work. Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci believes setting up mobile offices in different locations throughout Clarkstown will serve as a further convenience to the residents of Clarkstown, so that they may complete multiple errands at the same time.
The next mobile office location will be on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at the New City Festival, Rockland County Courthouse lawn, from 12PM – 3PM (festival runs to 6 PM). All forms and applications will be available, free Notary Services, dog licenses will be processed with proof of rabies vaccinations, handicapped parking tags will be issued, and even marriages can be performed with a valid Marriage License.
David Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, Clarkstown’s residents will be able to accomplish two tasks at once. They can do business with the Town Clerk’s Office while enjoying a day at a festival!” Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours will be available on our web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com, where you can also sign up to receive Town Clerk Carlucci’s new e-mail newsletter. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010.

Clinton Visits Clarkstown

2007-09-11T12:26:00.001-07:00

The other day I had the unique opportunity to meet our former President Bill Clinton. President Clinton was in Clarkstown to speak to residents about his experience in the White House and where he thinks the United States is headed. Bill spoke for about an hour and one of the main ideas that came across is how government must embrace technology to better serve all residents. I was very happy to see Bill Clinton acknowledge how technology is changing everyday, and how through the right implementation, we can improve the quality of service to our residents, while driving down the cost of government. This is something that I strongly believe and have worked hard to implement right here in Clarkstown!

Registered to Vote With Your Cell Phone

2007-09-08T08:56:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has long been a proponent of getting eligible citizens registered to vote. In the 2006 election, 18-29 year olds represented only 13% of all votes cast. This is a steady increase from previous years, but more of America’s youth need to get their voices heard. In an effort to increase voter turnout in the younger demographic, David Carlucci is making voter registration easier via a type of technology used daily. Now, registering to vote is as easy as using your cell phone to text a message. The same text-messaging service on your mobile phone that you use to send messages to friends like, “Where r u?,” can simply be used to help you ROCK THE VOTE! Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is asking those who are not registered to vote or who have moved and need to register at their new address, to get out their cell phones and REGISTER NOW! Just text the keyword ‘clerk’ to 75444 from any cell phone. You’ll get a message asking for your e-mail address via a short text-message conversation. The e-mail you receive will give you state-specific instructions. Then just print, sign, and mail. Voting is not just a right, but a privilege, a privilege that Americans can’t take for granted. If you have not registered to vote yet, do it today.

Carlucci Teams with County Clerk

2007-09-08T08:45:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci is pleased to announce that he is teaming up with Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato to offer Rockland residents the opportunity to apply for or renew their passports at Clarkstown Town Hall during the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s evening hours. The Clarkstown Town Clerk’s evening hours will take place on Tuesday, September 25th 2007, from 5PM – 8PM. Representatives from the Rockland County Clerk’s Office will be available at the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, from 6PM - 8PM, to help those wishing to apply for or renew their passports. For further information, please call (845) 639-2010 or go to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci Offers Free Child Safe Cards

2007-09-07T07:51:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be combining the Town Clerk’s mobile office in September with Operation Safe Child, a free digital fingerprinting program available for all children under the age of 18. This important identification program is done through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. In addition to being able to provide important details to police agencies investigating child disappearances, the New York State SAFE CHILD Card will serve as an important tool when used in conjunction with the New York State AMBER Alert and Missing Child Alert programs. These cards will allow essential missing child information to be electronically disseminated statewide within minutes and dramatically increase the possibility of bringing a missing child home unharmed.
Carlucci stated that statistics show that 34% of parents in the U.S. do not know their child’s exact height, weight, and eye color! Therefore, obtaining a SAFE CHILD Card is a proactive step parents can take to ensure the safety of their children. Carlucci chose the Nanuet Library, as it is a comfortable setting for children. “So get a book for your kids and a SAFE CHILD Card at the same time. Enrich their minds, while taking a proactive step in their safety,” advised Carlucci.
Parents interested in obtaining a SAFE CHILD Card should bring their child to the next mobile office, provide basic biographical information about their child, whereupon a fingerprint image of both index fingers will be taken, along with a high resolution photograph. The card can be made in less than two minutes and can be easily carried in a wallet or pocketbook.
This great service will be at the Town Clerk’s mobile office location on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at the Nanuet Public Library on Church Street, from 12PM – 3PM. Representatives from Operation Safe Child will be present to answer questions and process SAFE CHILD Cards. Forms and applications will be available, free notary services, dog licenses and handicapped parking tags will be issued. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or visit www.clarkstownclerk.com.

200th Wedding Ceremony on 7/7/7!

2007-07-07T19:35:00.000-07:00

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci officiated at his 200th wedding ceremony on 7/7/7, which may be the busiest day for weddings in history, due to the lucky number seven. Congers residents, Anthony and Eileen Bacchi, chose to join the wave of couples marrying on 7/7/7 throughout the world. The nuptials took place at Germonds Park in West Nyack, which also happened to be Serendipity Saturday at the park. Carlucci stated, “Mr. and Mrs. Bacchi surely made the day even more serendipitous. It was a great honor to officiate at their wedding and I wish them all the luck in their future together.”

What the American Flag Means to Me

2007-06-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

The American Flag means different things to different people, and thus evokes a diversity of feelings in all of us. Whether our family arrived on these shores many generations ago or we are part of a more recent wave of immigrants, whether we can trace our family’s roots to our great Native American Nations or we have only just gained our citizenship, we all share one thing in common; we are Americans and this is our flag. Wherever we go, we represent our flag as much as it represents us. It is our nation’s oldest and finest symbol, and yet, symbolically, we are its greatest reflection.

When our courageous armed forces go to distant shores to defend those whose rights are not protected by their own nations, these valiant young women and men epitomize what the color red stands for in our flag: valor and bravery. When our sons and daughters cheer on the kid who finally made his first hit at a little league game, even though the team is scoreless, those players represent the true nature of what the color white means in our flag: innocence and purity. Lastly, the blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Perhaps Americans represent themselves and our flag best when we consider we are the nation who is the largest supporter of charities and has set the example worldwide on making volunteerism a priority. Be it the busy mom making sandwiches for a local soup kitchen for the homeless, or a teenager forgoing a fun filled summer break for a more fulfilling summer spent building homes in the Gulf states for people who lost everything, or a physician donating her expertise to Doctors Without Borders in the war ravaged refugee camps of Darfur, Americans are ever vigilant in their giving and seeking to bring justice to those with no voice of their own.

The question is, what will we do to best honor the American Flag? How will we represent our nation? If we are grateful for our liberty, then we should work to preserve freedom for those who lack it. If we are grateful for the prosperity that our country allows us to achieve, then we should make an effort to spread the abundance we are so fortunate to have to those who have none. Traditionally, the United States is a nation of doers. By taking proactive steps to make this world a better place, we are showing not only our gratitude for living in a land that offers so much; we are showing what it means to be a true American.

The Flag of the United States of America is a source of pride that deserves our deepest respect. Volunteerism is one way to show how much we respect our flag. Another way to respect a flag properly, when it is ready to be retired, is to burn it in a special Flag Retirement Ceremony. That is why I am asking the residents of Clarkstown to drop off their old, worn flags to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at 10 Maple Avenue, New City, N.Y. We will then make sure the flags are retired in the proper manner.

This year, I am instituting a new essay contest open to all Clarkstown residents. The essay’s theme is: “What the American Flag Means to Me.” Type-written essays should be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by June 30, 2007, and include the writer’s name, address, age, and a phone number. The contest winner’s achievement and name will be written in an archival book that will become part of the Town of Clarkstown’s permanent archives.

June 14th of this year marks the 230th birthday of the US Flag. So on this Flag Day, we should all strive to think about what the American Flag means to each one of us. More importantly, we should strive to think about how we, as Americans, want to represent our flag and our nation. Being an American is more than what it says on our passport and waving a flag at a parade. Being an American is more than what we are; it is something that we do!

Congresswoman Nita Lowey & Carlucci Team Up For Mobile Office

2007-06-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

Teaming up with Congresswoman Nita Lowey was a great success! The many services of the Town Clerks Office were provided to our residents while they did their grocery shopping on the weekend! Residents also were able to talk with Congresswoman Lowey about whatever concerns they wished to discuss! This mobile office was a lot of fun, and really fits my mission of making the services of government as accessible, efficient and user friendly as possible!

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2007-05-14T05:23:00.000-07:00

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