Jeff Lewis

Governor Kathy Hochul got her flu shot Wednesday. She encourages all New Yorkers to do the same…

Flu cases in New York State hit a record low last season, as people wore masks, they were socially-distant and washed their hands a lot, also good ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can get a free flu shot this afternoon at the MLK Center in Spring Valley from 2-5pm.

The VFW post 9215 in Upper Nyack is asking for donations to help Afghan allies who have been escaping Afghanistan and relocating to the U.S. since the war ended. Post commander Damien Shea says those that served alongside our troops for the past twenty years need our help…

Donors are asked to bring various items, including baby and children’s clothing, strollers, baby walkers, diapers, new baby bottles and assorted baby items, and men’s and women’s winter clothing, jackets and boots. They also accept Amazon, Target and Walmart gift cards. The items should be brought by October 24th to the VFW at 250 Birchwood Avenue in Upper Nyack or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on 112 North Main Street in Pearl River. For more information, call 757-803-4382 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VFW9215.

A 5K is being held Saturday in Clarkstown to raise money for a local group that supports families who have lost a child. The 9th Annual Happy Jack 5K honors John Thomas Doyle, who died shortly after doctors discovered he had a brain tumor. His father, Steve Doyle of Clarkstown, says keeping his son’s memory alive helps his family, and serves to help others…

The fund provides scholarships to siblings in families that have lost a child. The Happy Jack 5k is being held in West Nyack at Germonds Park tomorrow at 9am. For more information visit their website, www.HappyJackFund.org.

The 14th annual Pearl River Day Street Fair kicks off tomorrow. Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny says it’ll feature craft and food vendors, kids’ activities including a bouncy castle, and more.

Portions of Central Avenue and William Street will be closed off for the Fair, tomorrow from 11am-6pm, rain or shine. Live musical entertainment continues to 8pm.

The Nanuet Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual street fair on Sunday. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says there will be nearly 200 vendors there…

The Nanuet street fair is Sunday on Main Street from 10am until 5pm.