Town of Ramapo

  • New York State Budget Boosts Local Government Funding

    In a significant move to bolster local governments, New York State Senator Pete Harckham has announced a substantial increase in Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding within the FY2024-2025 State Budget. The announcement marks a notable 9.75% increase from the previous year, totaling an additional $362,836, which brings the funding for Senate District 40 […]

  • RCC Hosts Fourth Annual “Unity in Community: Rising as One” Festival

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Rockland Community College (RCC) is currently hosting its fourth annual “Unity in Community: Rising as One” Festival, a vibrant celebration designed to showcase and enhance the spirit of cooperation and shared enthusiasm that characterizes the RCC community. The festival, which began on April 22 and will run through May 7, encompasses […]

  • Second Major Fire Strikes Surrey Carlton Apartments, Displacing Nearly 50 Families

    SPRING VALLEY, NY – Nearly 50 families cannot re-enter their homes right now – after a devastating fire ravaged the Surrey Carlton apartments in Spring Valley late Monday night. This incident marks the second major fire at the complex within just two months. The blaze, reported around 9:30 p.m. at 53 Ewing Ave., quickly escalated […]

  • Rockland Community College Prepares for 2024 Commencement Ceremony

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland Community College (RCC) has announced its plans for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony, which will honor the achievements of its Spring 2024 graduates and those who completed their studies in Summer and Fall 2023. The ceremony is scheduled for May 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM and will take place at Clover […]

  • New Chametz Burning Location Added in Airmont for Passover!

    Airmont, NY — In preparation for the upcoming Passover holiday, the Town of Ramapo is pleased to announce the addition of a new Chametz burning location for the Suffern Airmont community. This location will facilitate the traditional burning of Chametz before the start of Pesach. Event Details: The new site is established to accommodate more […]

  • Historic Achievement: Tayejon Lynch Earns NJCAA All-American Honors

    Suffern, NY – April 17, 2024 – In a remarkable display of skill and perseverance, Tayejon Lynch of the Rockland Community College (RCC) Hawks men’s basketball team has been distinguished as an NJCAA All-American. This momentous achievement marks only the third instance in the college’s history that an athlete has received such an honor, and […]