Students were thinking pink this fall and figured out creative fundraising activities that brought in the dough — for a good cause.

Students at Suffern Middle School and Suffern High School mounted a series of events for cancer awareness, screening and treatment that collectively raised more than $8,500. Continue Reading

Ken Hayward described the delivery of a five pound Hershey’s chocolate bar to his store as a simple mistake. But it did give him a good idea.

When one of Hayward’s vendors was delivered the giant chocolate bar, the vendor figured that Hayward would know just what to do with the giant prize. So, he took it to Hayward’s Deli & Market, located in the central village on Rt. 17. “He gave me a big bar,” Hayward said. “I thought, well, I don’t want to give this to one family. Let me see if I can turn this into a $100.” Continue Reading

Members of the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce got together last week to celebrate the holiday and end of a long business year at the chamber’s annual Holiday Mixer, held at The Tuxedo Junction Inn. The group also announced its newly elected slate of officers. Continue Reading

The fun and cookies offered a brief relief from the business at hand at last week’s special Village Board Reorganization meeting, which saw new Trustees Thomas Buckley, Jr. and Dan O’Leary sworn in.

The annual meeting is also where the mayor makes any appointments to boards or commissions. Continue Reading

The Sharks and Jets will sing and dance it out on stage this spring when Suffern High School presents West Side Story for its Spring Musical.

But first come auditions. The call has been sent out to aspiring performers for Spring Musical tryouts this Tuesday and Wednesday, December 11 and 12. Final call backs are scheduled for Friday, December 14.

West Side Story is fashioned after William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, with contemporary touches that involve gang rivalry, forbidden love and jumping dance numbers. A sort of bookmark in American theater that introduced kinetic dance numbers and Stephen Sondheim’s sophisticated lyrics, the show was created by a who’s-who of Broadway theater — with a book by Authur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreography by Jerome Robbins.

Kathy Muenz, who runs The Dance Loft in Suffern, will direct and choreograph this year’s musical. Musical and technical whiz Dan McCarter will once again take on those responsibilities, leading the music portion of the production. Allison Meyer will act as vocal director and Rich Murray will be charged with set design.

West Side Story is scheduled for performances this spring.

One downside to Sloatsburg is Rt. 17 snaking through the central village, creating traffic backups and reducing the impulse to walk around. But there is an upside to having a river of cars flow by. And John Brownell out of Southfields has found a nice little oasis in the middle of that river. Continue Reading

It’s back! But with interesting goods and best holiday wishes for you.

The Tuxedo Farmers’ Market has announced its first Winter Market, held at the Tuxedo Train Station on Saturday from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Continue Reading

This evening provides a chance for the Sloatsburg and Tuxedo business communities to mix it up as the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Holiday Mixer at Tuxedo Junction, located smack in the center of town. Doors open at 6 p.m. Continue Reading

The sudden shift to warmer weather and holiday spirits brought people out over the weekend to Sloatsburg’s Sunday celebrations, that included village caroling, tree lighting and a round of visits by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Visitors also gathered at Harmony Hall, the 1848 mansion which was dressed up in finery for its annual Victorian Holiday December 2.

The event was sponsored by the Town of Ramapo and the Friends of Harmony Hall. Continue Reading

The Sloatsburg Village Board meeting last Tuesday evening was nearly standing room only. Officials came from across the county to attend the village’s special veterans remembrance ceremony that included recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1643.