Just a few months into her tenure, Suffern Mayor Trish Abato has heard the familiar complaints loud and clear. From residents to businesses in the village center along Lafayette Avenue to Suffern Chamber of Commerce meetings, community conversation often centers around how to attract more people to the downtown Suffern corridor. Continue Reading

Interior of the new Rainbow Ace Hardware store in Suffern, NY.

Gone is the tattered facade of the old Suffern OTB across from the train station at Park Place on Orange Avenue. The darkened windows and parking lot pitted with potholes have been replaced by the new clean, well-lighted Rainbow Ace Hardware home supply store. Continue Reading

The tide has turned for the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce. After several years of successful membership building, the chamber will host its first meeting Wednesday evening in its new headquarters, the Tuxedo Train Station.

The chamber and the Town of Tuxedo recently worked out an agreement that will open the historic Tuxedo Train Station to the local business community, which will then promote the benefits of all things Tuxedo. Continue Reading

NYACK — State Sen. David Carlucci, D-New City, stood with Nyack Mayor Jen White, John Corlett, Chairman of the Legislative Committee for AAA New York State, Mike Hekker of the Nyack River Club and employees of the club to announce a new first of its kind toll relief plan specifically designed to ease the burden for commuters traveling throughout our area. Continue Reading

Kathy Goldman with her handcrafted and packaged Ol’ Darlin’ soaps and salves.

Rococo’s Salon in Sloatsburg shows customers its appreciation

Rococo’s Salon & Boutique is often one of the beacons of light shining evenings in Sloatsburg’s central village. Recently the salon hosted a customer appreciation day to say thanks for the support, with hand crafted goods, refreshments and good cheer. Continue Reading

Bill Sweet and Lisa Favia sat patiently at the spacious Tuxedo Train Station, afternoon light brightening the interior, town Christmas tree towering at one end. The Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce dynamic duo were open for business for the day at the chamber’s new public digs.

The Greater Suffern Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the holidays Wednesday — and you’re invited.

If you’d like to meet and greet those fellow folks in the surrounding business community, take out a $20 bill and visit Ole Ole at the corner of Lafayette Avenue & Orange Turnpike in downtown Suffern Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The popular Latin food restaurant — which also happens to be a member in good standing of the Greater Suffern Chamber — hosts this year’s holiday mixer. Find out what the chamber has planned for the new year. Big plans are afoot to unite local businesses. Visit Ole Ole and see what the chamber can do for you.

The Chamber’s Annual Holiday Celebration takes place Wednesday, December 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Ole Ole Restaurant. Cost is $20 at the door, or $25 which will include a raffle. For more information, email mateocomm@aol.com.

The glitter is swirling at Jasmine as the home goods and specialty gift store in Southfields prepares for its 5 year anniversary. Join everyone at the store Monday, November 25, from 3 to 8 p.m., when all is revealed as the unveiling of this year’s complete Holiday 2013 collection takes place.

Jasmine will offer  20% off your entire purchase* (see coupon below). Certain exclusions do apply. See store for full details.

Monday, November 25, most items bought at the store will come with the discount. Check out Jasmine on Facebook here.

“All of our things are designer driven,” said owner Yassaman. “Most of our jewelry is bought because of the designer. We’re like a personal department store for women. We have things to make the home beautiful and to make yourself feel good — at a decent price.”

When you visit the store, be sure to visit the Holiday Homes loft that has displays for nearly every season and holiday. The loft is open year round so if you need that special St. Patrick Day’s or Easter gift, check it out.

Yasserman has traveled all over the world to hone her collections.

Jasmine is located at 979 Route 17, Southfields NY.  Open Monday through Sunday. Call 845-351-1101 for information.

Saturday offers an opportunity to go out mid morning and get comfortable in a deep dark theater seat for the strange antics of Gloria Swanson in the classic movie Sunset Boulevard.

Part of the on-going Ramapo Film Festival, Sunset Boulevard plays Saturday, November 16, at 11:30 a.m. The mighty mighty Wurlitzer pre-film concert takes place at 11 a.m, featuring the talents of Jeffrey Barker. Continue Reading

Meet the darkness at Suffern’s historic Lafayette Theater. The latest addition to the Marvel Thor franchise has arrived and is now playing at the comfy theater.

You know the story: a big hunk with a hammer to heave saves girl. Trouble follows. And Loki inevitably steals Thor’s thunder.

Enjoy a stroll down the old main drag in Suffern. Maybe stop off for chips and salsa at Hacienda. There’s any number of things to do. Support your local theater because the Town of Ramapo and the Lafayette work hard to provide first run feature films. Continue Reading