Posted on 18 January 2014 by Editor
The Ramapo Central School Board of Education recently met at Sloatsburg Elementary School — and witnessed a big turnout.
The Sloatsburg Elementary School gymnasium was filled to standing room only as the Ramapo Central School Board held its first meeting of the new year — in the board’s new mode of community outreach. Continue Reading
Posted on 17 January 2014 by Editor
Torne Mountain stand overlooking the Lower Hudson Valley, with a perfect view of the gleaming skyscape of New York City.
Ramapo River Watershed Keeper Geoff Welch will give a slide presentation on Torn Mountain on Sunday, January 19, at 1 p.m. at the Lautenberg Visitors Center at Sterling Forest State Park.
Posted on 16 January 2014 by Editor
The Sloatsburg Village Board began the year with a bang with its first official meeting of the year this past Tuesday that included a busy agenda.
Town of Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman attended the meeting as part of his on-going tour of the various town villages.
Minutes of recent board meetings were ratified, which included November’s village budget hearing and December’s re-organizational meeting. In the December meeting, Village Trustee Peter Akey was named Deputy Mayor. Continue Reading
Posted on 16 January 2014 by Editor
Suffern High School’s GlamourGals club stopped off at Esther Gitlow Towers for an afternoon of makeover magic.
Some residents of Esther Gitlow in Suffern experienced the glow of a good make-over this past week as a group of GlamourGals swept in for a bit of manicure magic. Continue Reading
Posted on 15 January 2014 by Editor
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
Posted on 13 January 2014 by Editor
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
Posted on 13 January 2014 by Editor
The long rumored sewer project for Pine Grove Lakes in Sloatsburg is winding its way to an actual starting time.
A public meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. at the Sloatsburg Fire Hall that will discuss the planned construction phase of the Western Ramapo Sewer Extension Project related to Pine Grove Lakes. Continue Reading
Posted on 12 January 2014 by Editor
The Ramapo Central School District has a long, proud educational history that has provided a recognizably high quality education to students throughout the western communities of the Town of Ramapo. The 2013 school budget process brought together many voices, both for and against busting the state property cap to fund the district’s expansive personnel and programs.
In the end, district residents voted 1,602-528 for the $128 million dollar budget, which had a tax levy of 1.99%. The budget included a number of program and staff cuts and the vote implied that district residents were in agreement with the Board of Education to hold the line on taxes while the district streamlined the system to meet budget demands. Continue Reading
Posted on 11 January 2014 by Editor
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
Posted on 10 January 2014 by Editor
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
