How to resolve AdBlock issue? NEW YORK — You are cordially invited to Remember Our Troops and attend the annual celebration of New York State Yellow Ribbon Day on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park in the Town of Halfmoon (162 Route 236).
This event is proudly hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling, the “Yellow Ribbon Lady.”
Donations will be accepted for NY2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Blue Star Mothers are mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested are microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies & crackers, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, tuna pouches, nuts, Rice Krispie treats, gum, individual drink mix packages, puzzle books, razors, deodorant, black socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and small size shampoo and conditioners. Blue Star Mothers send Freedom Boxes throughout the year and collect donations year-round.
Additionally, from March 18 – April 7 the Saratoga County Clerk’s office, the Saratoga County DMV and Hannaford stores in Saratoga County will be collecting donations for Blue Star Mothers; the Halfmoon Town Hall collects donations year-round.
If you have any questions please contact Blue Star Mothers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We must never forget will still have troops deployed in harm’s way around the world protecting the freedoms we hold so dear.
