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 count of first-degree rape. As part of the … [Read more...] about Suffern man, 20, sentenced to 14 years for child rape
Suffern
Suffern is a village that was incorporated in 1796 in the town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States. Suffern is located 30 miles northwest of Manhattan.[4] As of the 2010 census, Suffern's population was 10,723.
RCC Officially Opens SUNY Reconnect Office
SUFFERN, NY— Rockland Community College marked the opening of its new SUNY Reconnect Office this month, a move aimed at expanding access to higher education for adult learners across Rockland County and the surrounding region. The new office, located in the lobby of the college’s Technology Center, was officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought … [Read more...] about RCC Officially Opens SUNY Reconnect Office
Suffern to Host “Breakfast with Santa” Dec 14th
SUFFERN, NY— The Village of Suffern is gearing up for a festive and meaningful community celebration as it announces its annual Breakfast with Santa, set for Sunday, December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Suffern Community Center, 41 Washington Avenue. This year’s event blends holiday cheer with a powerful mission: supporting homeless veterans and raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Suffern to Host “Breakfast with Santa” Dec 14th
SUNY Chancellor Highlights RCC’s Role in Expanding Access for Adult Learners
Suffern, NY — Rockland Community College (RCC) welcomed State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. to campus this week as part of his statewide SUNY Reconnect Tour, an initiative designed to expand higher education opportunities for adult learners. The visit spotlighted SUNY Reconnect, a program offering eligible New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 free tuition, fees, … [Read more...] about SUNY Chancellor Highlights RCC’s Role in Expanding Access for Adult Learners
Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building
SUFFERN, NY— Local firefighters had the opportunity to conduct a rare full-scale training drill Monday at a building in the northern area of the Village of Suffern that has remained vacant since a major fire three years ago. The building’s new owner granted permission for the exercise ahead of planned renovations, allowing crews to practice response tactics in a real … [Read more...] about Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building