Yesterday I walked a half marathon in New Rochelle and then walked to Tarrytown with my “pacer” Tom.  I walked 27 miles because I am going to walk 50 miles on 9/11 to honor Michael Arciola and his family.  We stopped in Ardsley at the street sign that honors him.  Michael died while in service […]

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. The unemployment rate for veterans is greater than the civilian rate.  Here are some reasons you should hire a veteran from Military.com: Veterans have more than technical skills. They have on-the-job experience and training. Not all veterans work in combat career fields. The U.S. military thrives on diversity. […]

I walked from the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to the City of New Rochelle today to train for the 50 mile ultra-marathon I’ll walk on 9/11 to honor Military Families, especially the family of Pfc. Michael Arciola of the Village of Elmsford. I am pointing to his sign so you can know about his […]

In honor of Michael Arciola’s service and sacrifice to our nation I completed the #USOFouronthe4th and then an additional half marathon for Blue Star & Gold Star Military Families on July 4th. Your Neighbor, Ally

At 3pm today, a musical tribute across all 50 states is taking place. Taps will be played to remember those who died while protecting our freedom. Last year, Taps Across America was one of the largest musical tributes of all time.  Please remember PFC Michael Arciola and his family and all families who have lost […]