With Orange Turnpike slicing through the village, it’s hard to argue that Sloatsburg is pedestrian friendly. There’s no charming village square to wander around, strolling from shop to shop. Sloatsburg has a convenient strip mall that, although an eyesore, invites bustling business. Continue Reading

This past week temperatures climbed up into the  70s. Now with sunlight lingering longer, stretching the days a bit more, Spring is surely upon us, along with the Vernal Equinox. It’s that time in late winter where we’re programmed to move our clocks one hour ahead.  Continue Reading

Creative crafts are always fun. Gourd art is also functional. You can grow your own materials and then express yourself. This popular craft even has its own organization — The American Gourd Society.

And a peek on the arty craft sellers site, Etsy, reveals a cornucopia of creative gourd creations. Continue Reading

Inside Sloatsburg Fire Department Station House 15 turnout gear hangs neatly on racks, labelled with the names of individual firefighters and ready to wear at a moment’s notice. One faded and worn tan jacket in particular has a dark patch where the heat from a training exercise seared the arm and shoulder area, rendering that set of gear unsafe and unusable. Continue Reading

Lower water at Mirror Lake in the Pine Grove Lakes neighborhood means spring cleaning is already underway. Usually done in late spring, with sustained warmer weather, dredging and other lake repairs are being done now. This seasonal work is a prelude to the lake opening in late spring for the summer swimming season. Continue Reading

It’s that time of year when the Sloatsburg Fire Hall throws open its doors and becomes a popular spaghetti diner, with villagers stopping in for a little homemade sausage and meatball sauce. The Fire Hall lights up this Saturday evening for the annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser that benefits the Sloatsburg D.A.R.E. Program, sponsored by The Friends of Sloatsburg School. Continue Reading