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  • New York Students Compete in FIRST Robotics Qualifier

    Suffern, N.Y. — Students from New York and several other regions are gathering at Rockland Community College this week for the Hudson Valley Regional of the FIRST Robotics Competition, a three-day event that could send top teams to an international championship in Texas. The competition, running March 19 through March 21 at the Eugene Levy […]

  • Lafayette Theatre celebrates 102 years

    SUFFERN, NY— This past weekend, the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern celebrated 102 years of bringing films, music and shared community experiences to audiences. The theater, which first opened its doors in 1924, commemorated the anniversary with a weekend of classic films, live music and nostalgic tributes to the golden age of cinema. A centerpiece of […]

  • RCC Breaks Ground on Nursing Lab Upgrade

    SUFFERN, N.Y. — Rockland Community College officially launched construction this week on a $3 million renovation project that will create a new Nursing Simulation Lab at its Technology Building campus. College leadership, county officials and community partners gathered Feb. 24 to mark the start of the project. Speakers included RCC President Dr. William Mullaney, Deputy […]

  • Suffern hosts 2026 Senior Valentine’s Luncheon

    SUFFERN, NY — Village of Suffern Mayor Michael Curley and the Suffern Village Board are inviting local senior residents to the 2026 Valentine’s Day Luncheon, an afternoon of music, food and dancing at the Suffern Community Center. The senior event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Suffern Community […]

  • Suffern Suspends Monday Garbage Collection as Snowstorm Approaches

    Suffern, NY — Village officials announced that garbage collection will be suspended on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to an approaching snowstorm expected to impact the area. According to the Village, municipal crews will shift their full attention to snow-related operations, including plowing, salting, and clearing walkways, in an effort to keep roads and public […]

  • Suffern man, 20, sentenced to 14 years for child rape

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A 20-year-old Suffern man has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison following his conviction in the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Willmer Loja Aroca was sentenced in Rockland County Court by Judge David M. Ascher after pleading guilty to one […]