Text for Absentee Ballot Application!

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.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Needs Your Help!

I would like to let everone know about a leadership opportunity for students while they support the lifesaving mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is forming a new Cure Finders Student Youth Board. Cure Finders is the CF Foundation's annual school fund-raising program for grades K through 12, working for a cure to a disease which affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.
Members of this prestigious panel will recruit schools to participate in Cure Finders, organize and lead other students and volunteers in fund-raising activities, and raise awareness of cystic fibrosis and the need to fund lifesaving CF research and care. Students engage in friendly competitions, to see which classroom can raise the most funds for CF research and care. They also compete with other schools in their communities (and nationwide) for the honor of becoming the top Cure Finders school in the country.
With the school year just beginning, many students are looking for ways to earn community service hours. Serving on the Cure Finders Student Youth Board would be a great way to serve our community and gain leadership skills, while making a difference in the fight against Cystic Fibrosis. If you know a middle or high schooler with leadership potential and the desire to make a difference, then I urge you to nominate the student to serve on the Student Youth Board at www.cff.org
I would love to hear about Clarkstown students who volunteer for this and other causes and recognize them through my I Caught You Doing Something Great Program, If you catch someone doing a good deed, or anything truly inspiring, e-mail that person’s name and what it is that they did to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s Office at d_carlucci@town.clarkstown.ny.us or contact me at (845) 639-2010. Remember, we can desire change, but sometimes we have to be a part of that change to make it happen. I can think of no better way to do that than by volunteering.

Carlucci teams up with Congresswoman Lowey & Assemblyman Zebrowski to Support Veterans

Last week, Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci & Assemblyman Zebrowski had the good fortune of accompanying Congresswoman Nita Lowey during a tour of the Volunteer Counseling Service of Rockland. During this visit, Congresswoman Lowey met with veterans that volunteer their time and expertise for a program called Vets for Vets. Vets for Vets provides peer support for veterans returning home from military service. For more information on Vets for Vets please call VCS at 845-634-5729 ext. 313 or visit their website at www.vcs-inc.org.

Chinese Students Visit Clarkstown

Clarkstown Town Hall’s auditorium was filled last week with visiting students from China interested in how local government works. The students are pictured here with Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci, who spoke about what the duties of a Town Clerk are and Clarkstown Code & Zoning Enforcement Officer Joel Epstein, who spoke about code enforcement issues. Chinese students have been visiting Clarkstown’s Town Hall as part of an annual tour of the United States. Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

Remarkable Exhibit

The other day I had the good fortune of experiencing one of the Historical Society of Rockland County’s exhibits titled, “Sports in Rockland County: 100 Years of Cheers.” It was amazing to see the vintage sports equipment, memorabilia and rare photographs. One of the many photographs that was very exciting to see was of baseball legend Babe Ruth, practicing right here in Haverstraw. The employees and volunteers at the Historical Society of Rockland County did an extraordinary job collecting all of the material and presenting it in such a fun and imaginative way. Walking through the exhibit, it is easy to envision what the cheers must have been like 100 years ago. I recommend to anyone that is interested in the History of our county to take a trip to the Historical Society of Rockland to see this remarkable exhibit.

Carlucci’s Mobile Office A Great Success

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!!

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

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.

Jacob Youmans

Descendents of Jacob Youmans, along with Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci & Commissioner of Veteran Affairs Jerry Donnellon, dedicated a long overdue plaque received from the federal government in honor of Jacob Youmans’ service to our country during the Civil War. In 1862, at the age of 18, Jacob Youmans decided to enlist in the US Army. On August 14, 1862, Jacob Youmans became a private. On September 2, 1862 Jacob was mustered into the army in Yonkers, NY. He was in Company K, Regular New York Heavy Artillery Volunteers. Jacob was in the army for a few months. Then, on December 23, 1862 he was admitted to the Army Hospital at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD with typhoid fever. He died three days later. Jacob was later buried right here in the Youmans Family Cemetery across from the present day Clarkstown Town Hall.

New Metered Parking Waiver!

As an issuing agent of handicapped-parking permits, I would like to inform everyone of a new metered parking waiver that is offered by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The waiver is intended for use by those individuals whose severe disabilities make it extremely difficult to put payment into a parking meter when traveling alone; thereby, allowing the holder to park in a metered parking space, anywhere in New York State, without paying the meter fee. This applies to all metered parking spaces, even those that are not reserved for persons with disabilities. However, the following restrictions apply: the waiver holder must be driving the vehicle; and therefore hold a valid NYS Driver’s License, must not be accompanied by a person who is able to put payment into a meter, and must observe any time limits associated with metered parking spaces. The waiver does not replace the parking permit or license plates for the disabled, which requires a separate application. If you park in a space reserved for the disabled that has a parking meter, your vehicle must display the parking permit or plates and the metered parking waiver for you to legally park in that space and not pay the fee.
Applications for a Metered Parking Waiver for Persons with Severe Disabilities, which must be signed by a doctor, are available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 10 Maple Avenue, New City, and on the web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com, for Clarkstown residents who meet all the requirements for a permanent (blue) handicapped-parking permit and have a severe disability that limits one or more of the following: fine motor control in both hands, ability to reach or access a parking meter due to use of a wheelchair or other ambulatory device, and ability to reach a height of 42 inches from the ground due to lack of finger, hand, or upper extremity strength or mobility. New York residents outside of Clarkstown should apply for a waiver at their own city, town, or village, not directly to the DMV. Call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions, or go to www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci & Piperato Team Up!

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, May 13th, 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 David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010 or go to the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s web site, www.clarkstownclerk.com.

Carlucci Addresses Senior Groups

Clarkstown Town Clerk, David Carlucci, spoke to a Senior Citizens group at Monterrey Gardens last week. Carlucci stated, “I always make time to visit various senior clubs and centers to address the concerns of Clarkstown’s seniors. I try to provide information about the services offered by the Town Clerk’s Office, including any changes to laws that may affect them, such as the new metered parking waiver our office issues.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

West Nyack Little League 50th Season!

West Nyack Little league had its opening ceremony to commemorate there 50th season! West Nyack Little League was founded in 1959, breaking away from the Clarkstown Little League. Four major league teams played that first season as the Yankees emerged as champions; the other teams were the Braves, Pirates and Red Sox.

Carlucci Swears In Clarkstown’s Bravest

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.

Evening Hours April 15th!

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 April 15th 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 April 15th 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.

Carlucci Encourages Kids to Read!

Clarkstown Town Clerk, David Carlucci, read to a first grade class at Laurel Plains Elementary School last week. Carlucci stated, “I always enjoy reading to elementary school classes. The students are so enthusiastic and inquisitive. It’s especially rewarding to visit the Clarkstown schools, since I’m a product of their education.” Please visit www.clarkstownclerk.com or call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at 845-639-2010 for more information or questions.

MOBILE OFFICE AT YOUTHFEST!

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will hold the Clerk’s mobile office at the Rockland County Youthfest this weekend. Therefore, residents 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 has been setting up mobile offices in different locations throughout Clarkstown in order to provide a 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, April 6, 2008, 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 and handicapped parking tags will be issued.
Future dates and locations of the Clarkstown Town Clerk’s mobile office and weekend hours are available on the Town Clerk’s online office, www.clarkstownclerk.com. For further information, please call Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci at (845) 639-2010.

Operation Safe Child A Success

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci's Mobile Office teamed up with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Operation Safe Child Program and processed just under 50 cards for children under the age of 18 at the Nanuet Library this past Sunday. 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 http://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."

Officer Installation for Sons of Italy

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.

Carlucci to Speak at Nanuet Civic Association

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci will be the guest speaker at the Nanuet Civic Association’s March 6th meeting at 7:30 PM. The Meeting will be held at the Nanuet Public Library, second floor community room. Carlucci will be talking to the association about many of the new programs and services available to residents at the Town Clerk’s office. Some topics that will be discussed are Carlucci’s Mobile Office, Free Notary Services, Text Message programs, new website features and Operation Safe Child.

Zebrowski & Carlucci’s Weekend Hours a Success!

Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski & Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci teamed up to offer weekend hours, in the form of a mobile office on Sunday, January 27th, at the Shoprite of New City. Forms and applications were distributed, and free Notary Services, dog licenses and handicapped parking tags were issued. Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski met with many residents, answered questions and listened to concerns. Carlucci stated, “By providing a mobile office, residents were able to accomplish three tasks at once. They did 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. It was great to see residents who might otherwise not have time to share their opinions with me.”

Remember to Vote February 5th!

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!

Carlucci Registers Over 100 Students to Vote!

Being that the last day to register to vote for the New York State Presidential Primary is Friday January 11th. I teamed up with Clarkstown High School North & South Students this week to hold voter registration drives right at their High Schools! We registered over 100 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!

Zebrowski & Carlucci Team Up To Help Residents!

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

Text for Absentee Ballot!

Clarkstown Town Clerk David Carlucci has long been a proponent of making 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 Primary on February 5th 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. 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 Primary 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.

Evening Hours!

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 Clerk on Facebook

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!

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

E-Records Symposium

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 Little Tor Elementary

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.