Posted on 19 November 2013 by Editor
By Geoff Welch, Ramapo River Watershed Keeper
Mohonk Mountain House, site of the HudsonRiver Watershed Alliance conference.
Last week, I attended The Hudson River Watershed Alliance’s annual conference, titled “A Watershed Moment: Changing Climate & the Future of Our Water Resources held, at the scenic Mohonk Mountain House outside New Paltz, New York on the Shawangunk Ridge. The program was co-sponsored by Mohonk Consultations. Continue Reading
Posted on 17 November 2013 by Editor
Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services Director Gordon Wren Jr., at podium, with Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco to discuss Clausland. Photos: Craig Sherman & Bill Demarest
A spark on a mountain in Blauvelt State Park turned into an aggressive fire that tested county resources and eventually turned into a showcase for the Rockland County rescue and response communities as they united and swiftly went to work on the Clausland Mountain rings of fire. Continue Reading
Posted on 14 November 2013 by Editor
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
Posted on 14 November 2013 by Editor
Sitting around the perfect size table for small people, Sloatsburg Elementary third grade teacher Francine DiGiacomo looked around and asked, “What does a good reader do?”
Local teacher Francine DiGiacomo at the round table for a small group reading discussion with third graders.
Hands were thrust into the air, vying for attention and eager to answer the teacher’s question.
“Comprehend the book,” answered Jorge.
“Re-read it to get the gist and character, setting, motivation, problem and solution,” Riley added. Continue Reading
Posted on 11 November 2013 by Editor
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, and Rockland County Legislature member John Murphy, R-Orangetown, help welcome visitors at the grand opening of the Rockland County Homes For Heroes at an abandoned Tappan military base.
TAPPAN -U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, who helped cut through federal red tape to make the Rockland Homes For Heroes project possible, on Sunday helped cut the red ribbon for the grand opening of new apartments on the site of a former military base that now provides housing for veterans who were facing homelessness. Continue Reading
Posted on 10 November 2013 by Editor
On a recent late October day, just as the leaves popped in their bright reds, a few Friends of Harmony Hall took a hike up to Liberty Rock Park. The idea was to participate in a community clean up of the recent litter party whose remnants were still scattered about on the Sloatsburg overlook rock outcrop. Continue Reading
Posted on 08 November 2013 by Editor
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
Posted on 06 November 2013 by Editor
Nearly half the registered voters hit the polls Tuesday to vote. Now Rockland faces a new day as Republican Ed Day will become the county’s third County Executive, succeeding outgoing five-termer Scott Vanderhoef. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 November 2013 by Editor
Residents of the Village of Suffern vote in a new mayor.
Familiar faces populate the mayoral contest in Suffern as four challenge to fill outgoing Mayor Dagan Lacorte’s seat. Two former mayors and two current village trustees go before voters Tuesday, November 5.
Posted on 04 November 2013 by Editor
Collage of Rockland County Executive campaign messages.
The end is finally in sight for the Rockland County Executive candidates’ long winding race. After nearly 20 years, the county will say a collective hello to a new leader Tuesday evening.
Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day. Sloatsburgers and those in Poll Districts 4, 15, 39, & 48 cast ballots at the Sloatsburg Municipal Building. Polling opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Ramapo Central Schools are closed on Election Day.
