New trustee inducted, ethics code debated at Suffern Village meeting

SUFFERN- The Village of Suffern Board Meeting held on the night of Monday, February 1, and touched on many subjects. The meeting began with the board’s induction of Joe Russo to the Village Board as a trustee. Although the board’s vote to place a new stop sign on Ramapo Ave. was mildly contentious-a conversation that ended with Police […]

Sparky’s marks 40 years with surprise celebration

Sparky’s marks 40 years with surprise celebration

PHOTOS BY TOM MCGUIRE Sparky’s Diner, well known as a key social artery in the Town of Haverstraw, marked 40 years under the leadership of Jeannie Nicolakis at a surprise party Monday morning. Dozens of North Rockland residents and Haverstraw and Stony Point politicians, along with County Executive Ed Day, showed up to congratulate Jeannie, who resident […]

Hoehmann to Host First Town of Clarkstown Tele-Town Hall

PRESS RELEASE (New City) – Supervisor George Hoehmann announced yesterday the first of a series of Tele-Town Hall forums to begin on Monday, February 1, 2016. These forums will be conducted over the phone, allowing the residents of Clarkstown to have direct access to their supervisor and town government. “Communication is the cornerstone of having […]

Hundred-pound Heroin Haul Busted

Troop NYC – Truck with 100 Pounds of Heroin Seized The New York State Police, New York City’s Special Narcotics Prosecutor, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and New York City Police Department have arrested and charged two men with transporting approximately 100 pounds of heroin hidden within vehicle parts within New York City. Following an investigation, […]

National WEAR RED DAY is FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

The American Heart Association (AHA) wants you to “Go Red” on Friday, February 5 for National Wear Red Day to help shine a light on the number one killer of men and women—heart disease. Companies, community organizations and residents are invited to get creative to make landmarks, main streets, buildings and homes “Go Red” to kick […]

BOUNCE! TRAMPOLINE SPORTS TEAMS UP WITH GIANT LEAPS PHYSICAL THERAPY TO OFFER A TEN WEEK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SENSORY ISSUES

Bounce! Trampoline Sports has offered a weekly program for children diagnosed with Autism and with sensory issues on Tuesdays for the past year. Titled Sensory Tuesdays, the program is conducted in conjunction with Giant Leaps Occupational Therapy located upstairs in the same building. Bounce! And Giant Leaps will now offer a ten-week program based on […]