This is a brief roundup of stories we’ll be covering in and around Sloatsburg. Continue Reading

NYaltnews reports on the State Comptroller’s report that says Ramapo could leave taxpayers with an increased burden because of the Town’s financing of the $60 million stadium to showcase the Rockland Boulders semi-pro team. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said that Ramapo ignored warnings that the project might not be fiscally advisable and has put town finances at risk. Continue Reading

The Sloatsburg Village Board met this past Tuesday, February 14. The short agenda included a presentation by Pablo Ramos of an Approved Fire District Map, letter to Bennetto Persichetti, Sr., and recognition of the recent birthday party held at Characters in honor of Fr. John McKenna. McKenna celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday Continue Reading

This past January 10, 2012, Village of Tuxedo Park Mayor Thomas Wilson officially announced his candidacy for Congress in the 19th district of New York. The mayor recently sat down with TPFY, a website that focuses on issues related to Tuxedo Park and the Town of Tuxedo, to chat about his upcoming campaign against Nan Hayworth. Continue Reading

Sometimes all the rules adults have for students makes a kid just want to curl up with a favorite story for a good long read. Read for the fun of it and for escape, without worrying about tests or journals or homework. Sometimes a kid just wants to grab that favorite really weird book and get lost. Continue Reading

The East Ramapo School District continues to face a budget crisis, with fewer tax dollars and resources at its disposal. Last year, the district endured a drawn-out budget process that voters eventually rejected. That $200.5 million budget included an 8.8 percent property tax increase and raised spending by 2.31 percent. Continue Reading

Liz DeRuggiero, working the checkout desk, was the first to smell something noxious. And then Children’s Librarian Annmarie McAnany responded quickly, politely clearing patrons from the building.

Just as the Sloatsburg Fire Department was gathering for its regular Wednesday evening meeting at the station house, the call came in Continue Reading

The house on the hill at Liberty Rock Road fills up Wednesday afternoons with residents from throughout Sloatsburg. They come from all walks of life and for many reasons, to meet friends, play cards, mingle, or just to get out of the house. But mostly to see friendly faces and have a good time. Continue Reading

Many people have experienced the exorbitant cost of healthcare, where an overnight stay for care can run upwards of the thousand dollar range and aspirins cost as much as a high-priced New York cocktail. Non-profit hospitals are run like Fortune 500 companies, where the insurance industry dictates coverage and profits can take priority over patient care. Should healthcare in any form be a profit center? That is the crux of the healthcare cost quandary. Continue Reading

Budget depleted Hi-Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona, NY is hanging in there with the help of recent community fundraising. Rockland County’s only animal shelter, Hi-Tor cares for nearly 2,500 animals a year, which can be an expensive operation. A fundraiser at PetSmart in Nanuet raised $1,500 for the struggling center. Continue Reading