The library gods must have been pleased when the Tuxedo Park Library appointed Diane Loomis as its new director. Whenever found behind the checkout desk, Loomis nearly always has a smile or encouraging word for patrons. As former head of Tuxedo Park adult programs and reference, as well as library webmaster, Loomis brings a quiet veteran competency and enthusiasm to the job that should serve her well as library leader. She replaces former director Claudia Depkin, who has filled that same position at Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library. Continue Reading

In less than two weeks the twisted tale of former Village of Sloatsburg Building Inspector John Layne will begin winding its way through the justice system. Layne, 59, of Rustic Drive in Airmont, is due to make an appearance before Justice Thomas J. Newman, Jr. at Justice Court Wednesday, June 27 at 5 p.m., to face felony charges for public corruption related to his tenure in Sloatsburg. The felony counts against Layne carry a maximum of four years in state prison. Continue Reading

The sentencing for Ann Milliaressis, the lunch lady who pleaded guilty in March to skimming thousands of dollars from Sloatsburg residents, will be postponed according to this report. Continue Reading

In scouting lingo, guys start out mere cubs but eventually get their wings and become eagles. The in-between takes a lot of hard work. This week features a perfect dovetail of the whole scouting process, as Cub Scout Pack 46 hosts a member recruiting ice cream social this Friday while Suffern High School junior Justin Leanza, from Boy Scout Troop 46, holds his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. Continue Reading

Saturday should be a busy day in Sloatsburg, with the Car Show coming to the village and Auntie El’s celebrating 30 years in business. But bargain shoppers should look north, as Tuxedo will feature a couple of church yard sales during the afternoon.

From 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. today, June 9, at the Tuxedo Train Station, St. Mary’s in Tuxedo hosts a yard sale to benefit its outreach ministries. Simultaneously, Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Rt. 17 across the street opens opens its doors to the curious for a church garage sale. So, if you’re in the busy of bargain hunting, go have a look.

Source: Photo from Muscogeemoms.

Sloatsburg awoke to blue skies Friday morning. And here’s to hoping it holds as today Sloatsburg Elementary School celebrates Olympic Day, that annual spring student rite of passage. Yesterday’s late afternoon rains crowned Sloatsburg in a double rainbow. Today, students at the elementary school will don multi-colored shirts and compete in an assortment of fun activities.

Sponsored by the Ramapo Valley Rotary, and with the support of various Sloatsburg businesses such as Hayward’s Deli, Olympic Day features a series of student competition, from foot races and a long jump to basketball shoot, fiercely fought soccer matches, and the infamous pizza box race, where students team up and race while seeing how many pizza boxes they can pick up and carry along the way. Different classes represent an assortment of countries from around the world and wear colorful t-shirts that reflect their country. At the end of competition, an overall champion is crowned.

Many parents, village officials and community leaders participate in Olympic Day by volunteering time and services. The morning and afternoon event culminates in a parent/student picnic lunch.

With cigarette in hand and distinctive Fu Manchu moustache and matching faint widows, Paul Paulson comes across as a throwback to another time. His orange Pontiac GT, lovingly restored to 1970s fighting trim, clinches the deal. Paulson is a sort of custom classic car cowboy who likes to fix things. Continue Reading

For many locals, it’s one of the last spots passed on the way out of the Sloatsburg. With season-changing rows of tabled green herbs and garden goods, it’s also a welcome site upon returning to the village. Auntie El’s Farm Market stands as a friendly roadside attraction just outside Sloatsburg on Rt. 17. Open early, and seven days a week, people can make a last-minute garden supply run or get that key cup of morning coffee with muffin. Auntie El’s seems to have just about everything. Continue Reading

The Suffern High School USO and PTA will host its first annual community blood drive for the New York Blood Center on Wednesday, June 6 from 2pm-8pm at Suffern High School, 49 Viola Road, Suffern. No appointment is needed; participants may give blood or platelets.

Local residents ages 16 and older are encouraged to participate. New York State requires 16-year-old donors to provide a signed permission slip; all SHS students are required to have school permission slip regardless of age. Click here for the permission slip.

All donors are advised to bring a photo or signature I.D and should arrive well-hydrated with a full stomach. For information on who may give blood, visit the New York Blood Center‘s eligibility page.

Source: Ramapo Central Schools.

Suffern, NY — Christ Church of Ramapo proudly presents the exquisite hand-work of the Heritage Quilters of the Hudson Palisades on June 3rd from 10am to 3pm in Suffern. For more than 30 years, the Heritage Quilters have traveled around Rockland County, sharing one of this country’s most cherished, homespun traditions. The exhibit will feature a variety of quilts, including one that will be raffled off to benefit Hi-Tor Animal Shelter.

Visitors to this free exhibit will also be invited to view Christ Church’s historic collection of  Tiffany memorial stained glass windows, and to enjoy refreshments and a sale of homemade foods and crafts. Indoors, the Christ Church thrift shop – Second Time Around – will be offering deep discounts on new and gently-used clothing, and a large selection of used housewares and books.

Christ Church of Ramapo is located at 65 Washington Avenue in historic downtown Suffern – just one block south of Soldiers Monument. Free parking is always available in Suffern.