New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli / NY Comptroller

There must be a map in the situation room of NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with Rockland County blinking a distressed bright red. Continue Reading

Some 75 people took part in a public forum Thursday on the implementation of the Common Core Standards in NY public schools, hosted by Rockland lawmakers state Sen. David Carlucci, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, and Assemblyman James Skoufis.

More than 75 people took part in a public forum Thursday on the implementation of the “Common Core” in public schools, hosted by Rockland lawmakers state Sen. David Carlucci, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, and Assemblyman James Skoufis at Rockland Community College. Continue Reading

The Village of Suffern recently announced the formation of a new Downtown Committee that will be tasked with helping to shape a revitalization effort that attracts more people to the village center.

Marcello’s Ristorante in Suffern takes over the Lafayette Theater Sunday for two pre-Valentine concert. Tickets are $30.

One business owner in particular enthusiastically endorsed Mayor Trish Abato’s plan, even inviting the committee to hold its first meeting at his restaurant, with lunch on the house. Marcello Russodivito, owner and chef extraordindaire of Marcello’s Ristorante, has been off working on his own as a one-man economic whirlwind. His popular Italian eatery in Suffern already serves  as a lively center of dining and nightlife along Lafayette Street. Whether it’s a quite birthday dinner celebration, wine tasting with friends, cooking class, or jazzy evening at the restaurant’s piano bar, Marcello’s is a hive of activity. Continue Reading

Oh what a beautiful Tuesday. The morning icy snow has melted and the temperature feels downright balmy. But something wicked this way comes, according to the weather services. Continue Reading

With another snow day on the books, students returned to school Tuesday. The Ramapo Central School Board will also return to its budget and board meeting roadshow, as it holds meetings at different schools throughout the district. The BOE is due to meet Tuesday, February 4, at Montebello Elementary School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading

From left, Assembywoman Jaffee, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, state Senator David Carlucci, Suffern Mayor Trish Abato, Deputy Mayor Jo Meegan-Corrigan and a Squires Gate Resident from Suffern.

When the winds and waters of Hurricane Irene washed through Rockland County some two years ago, certain parts of Suffern got hit particularly hard. The Mahwah River flooded homes in the Squires Gate community along the Mahwah River, especially on Lonergan Drive, where some residents found themselves waist deep in water that made their homes uninhabitable. Continue Reading

Pete Seeger on the Sloop Clearwater on the Hudson River.

While the Lower Hudson Valley celebrated sports and sponsorships this past week as the Superbowl wound its way to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, many others honored the passing of Pete Seeger. Continue Reading

With the sun threatening to shine, Sunday afternoon should feel downright balmy when compared to the recent zero degree weather. And what better way to spend a nice afternoon than watching the very last football game of the season? Continue Reading