NANUET – This winter’s severe cold is hurting Rockland families who can’t afford to buy warm coats, according to Rockland People to People.

The Nanuet-based food pantry has sent out a call this weekend for donations of used coats that can be distributed to local residents. Continue Reading

The halls of Suffern High School will be filled with technology hobnobbing Sunday as robotics teams from across the Lower Hudson Valley face off.

This weekend gathering — January 12 — will see 24 robotics teams gather for the Lower Hudson FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifying Tournament at Suffern High School, which is hosting the event for the very first time — a bit of Rockland history. Continue Reading

Think Sunday if you’re in need of a good haircut. Rococo’s Salon in Sloatsburg will participate in the United Hospice of Rockland’s special fundriaser Cut-A-Thon, one of only six salon’s across Rockland participating in the event.

“It should be a great way for people to come and try us out and help a great cause at the same time,” said Susie McDonagh, owner of Rococ’s. McDonagh said a longtime client and Suffern High School student suggested the salon take part in the event. Continue Reading

The gavel came down on Sloatsburg’s own Village Justice Thomas Newman, Jr., who has served the village in that post for many a long year.

In a ruling filed December 18, 2013 but made public this past Tuesday, Newman was censured by the New York State Commission of Judicial Conduct for an incident that occurred in August of 2011 when Newman tail ended a car lawfully stopped at the Rt. 17 and NY Thruway traffic light. Continue Reading

Updated Thursday: Storm Watch Hercules — With Rockland County weather predicted to take a snowy turn, the Village of Suffern has put into effect Snow Parking Regulations for the village, especially around the village center, due to the impending winter weather. The No Parking on village roadways will be in effect from Wednesday night through Friday, January 3.

Additionally, Suffern Village Hall at 61 Washington Avenue will be used as a Warming Center through Friday, January 3.

Residents can visit the top floor Community Room, which will be heated.

Call the Suffern Police Department at 845-357-2300 with any questions or concerns.

There will be no garbage or recyclables picked up on Friday, January 3, so the Village of Suffern has requested that residents refrain from putting any containers curbside as they may interfere with plow service. Vehicles parked on the village roadsides should also be moved to make room for snow plows.

The Suffern Police Department may ticket vehicles that disregard the No Parking on village roadways notice.

The Warren residence in Sloatsburg suffered substantial damage due to a sudden basement fire that traveled up the interior walls to the attic.

Just as a Sloatsburg family was settling down for the night and all ready to host holiday guests, a basement blaze changed everything in a New York minute. Continue Reading

With students home for the holidays this week, here’s a look at recent activities from the local elementary school. 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

UPDATE: Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled for January 28 @ 6 p.m.

Raise your glass to Charles Dickens, the master storyteller and chronicler of a Scroogian Christmas. Continue Reading

Pore Jud is daid.

The drama crowd from Suffern High School will put on their boots and bonnets next week as they audition for this year’s Spring Musical, which will be the Rogers and Hammerstein classic Broadway musical Oklahoma! Continue Reading