Posted on 10 July 2013 by Editor
Auditions are over and parts have been cast. Now many area kids are off to summer theater programs.
From Nyack to Clarkstown to Suffern and Sloatsburg, the summer theater circuit is a popular way many Ramapo Central school kids spend idle days away from the books — some are involved in multiple productions. This year’s most popular programs include The New Generation Theatre, Hudson Valley Teen Theatre and Suffern Clifford Theater Workshop, which will be presenting Les Miserables (School Edition), Avenue Q (School Edition) and Legally Blonde the Musical. Continue Reading
Posted on 09 July 2013 by Editor
In a stoney-faced display before a packed meeting room ringing from strains of “We Shall Overcome,” East Ramapo Board of Education President Yehuda Weissmandl announced that the district would “disassociate itself” and “transition” from the controversial law firm Minerva & D’Agostino. Continue Reading
Posted on 07 July 2013 by Editor
Members of the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce gather Wednesday at the group’s annual barbecue — one of the chamber’s most popular events of the year.
If you’ve ever been interested in seeing what’s happening with Tuxedo businesses, the BBQ offers an opportunity to meet and greet members fellow business mates in a relaxed environment. Continue Reading
Posted on 03 July 2013 by Editor
The toxic environment of the East Ramapo School District was on full display at Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting, as civility in the contentious district appeared to go from bad to worst.
The school board’s lead attorney was caught on video repeatedly cursing a group of district parents and activists, punctuating the confrontation with FUs and punctuating his tirade by calling one member a particularly nasty epithet related to the female anatomy. Continue Reading
Posted on 03 July 2013 by Editor
Love will be in the air Thursday morning at Suffern Village Hall.
Suffern Mayor Dagan LaCorte has invited Suffern couples who want to renew their wedding vows to come down to the Suffern Village Hall on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. One couple who has taken the mayor up on his proposal has been married 53 years and wants to do it again, with Mayor Lacorte officiating. Continue Reading
Posted on 02 July 2013 by Editor
This afternoon the Sloatsburg Public Library summer season officially kicks into gear with the start of the Summer Reading Program. Continue Reading
Posted on 01 July 2013 by Editor
Don’t let the rainy day weather get you down. Keith Reardon and company at Sloatsburg Wine and Liquors keep the lights on and the welcome mat out.
The local business has been up and running going on five years now, and in that time Reardon has adjusted the store’s inventory to suit his local clientele, including a thorough restocking of the store’s wine selection that focuses on what Reardon likes to call value wines. Continue Reading
Posted on 28 June 2013 by Editor
First it looks like a nice day out and then, suddenly, clouds and the threat of rain. But don’t let that stop you from getting out to the carnival.
St. Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg has pulled out all the stops with the reboot of its annual carnival at the Sloatsburg Community Fields, Friday through Sunday. Bring an umbrella and a pocketful of money and enjoy the rides — there are plenty of rides, from the thrill seeking and fast moving to little putt-putt bumper cars. Continue Reading
Posted on 27 June 2013 by Editor
Knock knock. Who’s there? HR.
Reports first trickled across Twitter yesterday, June 5, and sure enough, big conglomerate Cablevision has pulled the plug on News12 digital sibling, Newsday Westchester/Rockland.
On Wednesday, Newsday’s Rockland news offering website went dark. Continue Reading
Posted on 27 June 2013 by Editor
It’s the little things that make the world go round sometimes like receiving flowers unexpectantly or even a letter from your local mayor.
Sloatsburg Mayor Carl Wright is known throughout the community for his meticulous, practically omniscient awareness of all things Sloatsburg. Continue Reading
