Nakoma Brook runs quietly down from the hills and watershed above Sloatsburg, cutting through The Flats neighborhood and under Rt. 17 until it meets the Ramapo River near Rhodes North Tavern. During times of heavy rains the brook comes alive, sluicing rapidly along its waterway. But this past August, with Tropical Storm Irene, the Nakoma Brook once again topped its banks and swamped poor Brook Park, which still sits in ruins. Continue Reading

If you’ve ever seen worn out fire gear, the turnout coat and pants – if tan – often look smeared black and greasy, like they need a good long cleaning. But the dirty duds are fire and heat seared, not dirty nor even washable. With a recommended lifespan of 10 years, much of Sloatsburg’s fire turnout gear has been burned in the field during use over the years. Some coats and pants don’t fit correctly and some should just be retired. And the problem is, the Sloatsburg Fire Department has a lot of them. Continue Reading

Sloatsburg — The New York Legislature’s redistricting plans were made public Thursday amid much controversy, with big winners and sure losers. Sloatsburg and the Town of Ramapo will continue to be represented by Assemblywoman Annie Rabbitt, R-Greenwood Lakes and Senator David Carlucci, D-Clarkstown. There are no changes for Rep. Elliot Engel, D-NY 17, congressman for the Town of Ramapo and Orangetown in Rockland County. Continue Reading

Suffern High School students continue their week-long mid-terms and NYS Regents Exams this week but will be out of school this Friday, January 27. Only those students with scheduled Regents exams in Global History and Geography and RCT in Writing are due to report to school Friday Continue Reading

The Sloatsburg Village Board met Tuesday evening and the main matters of discussion were a public hearing on Community Development Block Grants and a well-attended workshop on finding funding for gear replacement for the Sloatsburg Fire Department. Continue Reading

The Sloatsburg Public Library has just completed a much-needed and welcome upgrade to its public access computer center. This week Ramapo Central Library System (RCLS) technicians installed four new HP desktop computers, with 22″ NEC monitors, that will give the library’s computer center a total of three networked work stations Continue Reading

A common, recurring refrain from the project’s developer and supporters goes something like this, from a 2008 Times Herald-Record article: “The earth movers and jackhammers are on standby.” After much controversy and changes to the project, Tuxedo Reserve is still on standby. Continue Reading

The low growl and scrape of heavy metal snow plow on hard road could be heard throughout Sloatsburg early morning, evidence that the village finally had its first winter snow. Continue Reading

The kids of Suffern High School will entertain you tonight during the annual Winter Concert, which features students’ showing off their multiple musical talents. Whether singing, dancing or playing an instrument, the Winter Concert is worth the price of admission because it’s free. Continue Reading

Sloatsburg — It appears as a beacon of  light and activity, tucked into the neglected, dull-brown awning topped strip mall that passes for Sloatsburg’s downtown business district. Proprietors Lisa and Alex Zhao have quietly gone about converting blight into a place where beauty is the business of the day. Like bees to summer flowers, customers are drawn to the cozy bustle of the Zhaos’ Golden Nails & Spa II, whether for a quick touchup or complete makeover or to pass on the rites of a manicure and pedicure from mother to daughter. Continue Reading