The Lafayette Theatre, located at 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY in Rockland County is a Suffern and Town of Ramapo landmark.  Dating back to 1924, it has the distinction of being the oldest single screen theatre in New York metro area.  Popular first run films are shown here during the week; on week-ends some older films are shown as well, and several times a year they sponsor themed special events.  The theatre has a grand pipe organ that is played on week-ends and at themed events. The seating capacity of 1000 seats makes it a perfect location for town gatherings and happenings. Though it's old, the theatre acoustics are great but, to make it competitive with all the newer big screen theatres, the Town of Ramapo purchased a digital projector with the newest digital 3-D technology, f... 03/11/2010

The World Fishing & Outdoor Expo is scheduled to take place at Rockland Community College's Fieldhouse in Suffern, NY this weekend from Thursday, March 4, 2010 through Sunday, March 7, 2010. For those of you that are Outdoor Sportsmen and enjoy fishing and hunting it's the only Sport show in the Metro New York area with all major fishing tackle maufacturers exhibiting. There will be seminars, a flye fishing theatre and educational and entertaining programs on all things related to fishing. You can check out all the many features here for the Suffern Fishing show.  The programs planned will benefit both serious sportsmen and their entire family. Rockland Community College is located at 145 College Road, Suffern NY.    The hours for the show are: Thu Mar 4 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fri Mar 5 1:00... 03/03/2010

Be an Astronaut for a day at the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Learning Center in Suffern, NY. In the early 1980s NASA began to investigate the possibility of sending an American civilian into space. Christa McAuliffe, a teacher, was chosen. On January 28, 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle, with seven astronauts and Christa McAuliffe on board took off and  exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.  The Challenger Shuttle was destroyed, but the crew's mission to educate and inspire the youth of this country is still ongoing. To date, there are Fifty Challenger Centers across the United States and around the world, established in memory of those that died on the Challenger Shuttle.  The centers were designed and created to inspire and motivate children to take an interest in space, science and... 02/18/2010

The 36th Annual Northeast RV Show is scheduled to take place this weekend at Rockland Community College Field House, in Suffern, New York. At the show you have the opportunity to compare models and new units from over 20 dealers and 30 RV related vendors.  Besides over 125 RV related new units (encompassing Gas/Diesel Motorhomes - Travel Trailers - 5th Wheels - Popups - Camper Vans ), a selection of power boats (including pontoons, family sport boats, performance and ski boats, and cruisers) will also be on display. Don't miss the chance to ask the experts any questions you might have about any of the models or their accessories. The show is scheduled to take place from Friday afternoon February 12 thru Monday, February 15 in the afternoon. The hours are: Friday   February 12, 2010    2... 02/11/2010

This week-ends Home and Garden Show in Suffern NY was just a great example of Social Networking at it's best! The snowstorm they predicted for the eastern seaboard bypassed Rockland County, NY completely, making the turnout at the the 23rd Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show (at Rockland Community College in Suffern NY) a great one.  Friday's crowds were thinner than usual, scared away by the impending snowstorm but that made Saturday and Sunday morning's traffic heavier than usual.  Maybe the economy has made prospective buyers think twice about making a move; maybe they know that to sell in this kind of market they need to have their homes updated and in great condition; maybe they're just exploring all the possibilities and just curious about what's new and available out there or ma... 02/07/2010

Guess who's going to be at the 23rd Annual Suburban Home and Garden Show? Coldwell Banker is once again going to be featuring a booth at this year's Home & Garden show.  There will be over 350 exhibits of products and services for both the inside and outside of your home.  If you're considering a home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, or gardening project, or if you're looking for some ideas for "Greening" your home and environment - you'll find everything to improve your home here and experts on hand to answer your home improvement and home energy questions.   Some special seminars by experts in home improvement are planned so remember to check the posted schedule of events. You'll also have the opportunity to save on "cash and carry" items and show products and services. If you're... 02/03/2010

In and Around Town This Weekend - Rockland County NY Happenings - Jan 30-31, 2010 Moving Bricks on the Hudson - This is the last weekend to catch the exhibit at the Haverstraw Brick Museum , 12 Main St, Haverstraw, NY all about how bricks were transported on the Hudson in the 19th & early 20th centuries and the ships, schooners, towboats that trasported them. Sat., Sundays, 1-4pm. To find out more call 845-947-3505. The 34th Annual Dollhouse and Miniature Show - The Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Road, NewCity, NY Sun., 1:00pm-4pm is hosting their annual dollhouse and miniature show through February 28, 2010. It's a collection of antique and modern dollhouses, roomboxes and miniature trains and landscapes. Call 845-634-9629 for more info. Tri-State International Auto Sh... 01/28/2010

The 24th Annual Tri-State International Auto Show is scheduled to take place this weekend at Rockland Community College.  Rockland Community College located inSuffern, NY  in the historic Hudson Valley Region of New York State is the home of the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse.  The Fieldhouse was constructed in 1975 to house the college's Physical Education and Athletic Department but it's so much more than just that.  The fieldhouse is a 90,000 square foot space used for all sorts of public and commercial events in addition to the College's programs.  Concerts, theater productions and major trade shows and conferences are just some of the activities that take place here throughout the year. The 24th Annual Tri-State International Auto Show  is scheduled to take place there this upcoming weeken... 01/25/2010

The Town of Ramapo has been working in conjunction with the United Nations, Partners in Health and Rockland Paramedics  to help the Haitian Relief Effort.  They are collecting money and supplies on an ongoing basis and flying it to Haiti.  The towns's first shipment was sent to Haiti on Sunday, January 17th.  But there's still much more that is needed.  The most needed item, of coarse, is money.  If you'd like to contribute, checks can be made out to "Ramapo Haitian Task Force" and mailed to:            Town of Ramapo   237 Route 59 Suffern, NY 10901 Other much needed items are bandages, over-the-counter medications, personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes) and water.  If you'd like to donate any of these supplies, they can be dropped off at these locations: Hait... 01/20/2010

Great Opportunity! Suffern NY! Overview Maps Photos Description Market Stats $374,900 Single Family HomeFor Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Partial Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 1948 sqftLot: 0.79 acre(s) Location 218 Haverstraw RdSuffern, NY 10901 Marty Remo (845) 738-8115marty@remorealty.comhttp://www.RemoRealty.com Listed by: Marty Remo Our recent listings Amazing Colonial w/Loads of UpGrades! M-W Schools! Priced to Move Fast!Desirable Woodbury Heights Condo!Great Opportunity! Suffern NY!Bright & Airy Penthouse Unit!Look no further! Great Ranch w/ Suffern Schools! Subscribe to our listing feed See more Suffern, NY real estate for sale 12/14/2009

GO GREEN on Battery Saturday - The village of Suffern, NY is trying to do their part in GOING GREEN. They have set Saturday, November 7th, 2009 as the first “BATTERY SATURDAY” – meant to encourage people to keep their toxic batteries out of the waste stream. Deputy Mayor John Meehan dreamed up the idea. Though the Town of Ramapo recycles batteries the drive to Pomona to the Rockland County Solid Waste Authority to dispose of them is often just not worth the trip for just a couple of smalll batteries. On Battery Saturday you won’t have to go far - batteries will conveniently be collected at Suffern Village Hall from 9AM to 3PM. So, take advantage of the opportunity to easily and safely dispose of old batteries the GREEN way and schedule battery replacements, maintenance and check-ups for... 11/03/2009

The Suffern Free Library is sponsoring a pre-Halloween Lock in Movie Night for teens and tweens this Friday night.  For those of you who are curious, a tween is an aspiring teen between a kids age and a teenager (that would be ages 10-12).    They will be featuring a scarey Halloween movie "Coraline".   Though Friday closing time for the library is 5:00pm, the teens and tweens are "locked in" for duration of the program.  Come to the Large Meeting room at:   Suffern Free Library Friday, October 30, 2009 6:30PM - 8:30PM You can register for the event at the Suffern Free Library online site anytime before Friday evening. Guardians are required to drop off their kids in person and sign permission slips.   Wear your halloween costumes and come prepared for a fun night. Pizza, snacks and dri... 10/29/2009

Suffern has got the best public library around.     Besides being a great place to spend a few hours or minutes relaxing with a good book, it's also the venue for great neighborhood activities and projects. This week, they will be sponsoring a neighborhood blood drive for Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY.  You can save a life and help your local community at the same time by donating blood at the library’s blood drive.  It will be held in the large meeting room tomorrow Thursday, October 29th, 2009 From 1-6 p.m. At The Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, NY (845) 357-1237 Drop by and come join us at the Suffern Free Library and help save a life.  Besides, it's another great excuse to spend an afternoon at a super library. Photos - Library by Leah, Gave Blood by pbyr... 10/28/2009

    The Town of Ramapo Harvest Festival that was scheduled for Sunday October 18th from 2-5 pm was rained out. But, not to worry. You’ve got another chance to attend on the scheduled rain date.  It will take place on: October 25, 2009 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Manny Weldler Park Monsey NY and should be a really fun day. There is entertainment planned for the whole family to enjoy – inflatable rides and games, arts and crafts, hay rides, a magician and a balloon entertainer. Refreshments will be served. So, come prepared for a fun family day.   Of coarse for those of you who enjoy parades and dressing up in costume you’ll be faced with a real challenge and dilemma ‘cause Suffern’s annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for the Sunday of the 25th as well. Check out the details here (Suffern Dow... 10/20/2009

Tremendous Opportunity! Overview Maps Photos Description $469,900 Single Family HomeFor Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 2784 sqftLot: 0.83 acre(s) Location 10 Robin RoadChestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Marty Remo (845) 738-8115marty@remorealty.comhttp://www.RemoRealty.com Listed by: Rick Pregiato Our recent listings Tremendous Opportunity!Newly Renovated Split Level in Suffern!Look no further! Great Ranch w/ Suffern Schools!Contemporary Cape with Cornwall Schools!Impressive 2 Bedroom First Floor Condo in Cromwell Hill Commons! Subscribe to our listing feed See more Chestnut Ridge, NY real estate for sale 10/18/2009

Highview Hills is a new upscale senior housing development planned for 90 Highview Road in Suffern, NY in Rockland County.  The developers after a long haul before the Town Board Planning committee have succeeded in getting approval to build  88 upscale units for seniors, a combination of townhomes and condo buildings, on an 11 acre parcel (originally zoned for 14 single family homes).  In an attempt to win neighborhood support for the project, Highview Hills, LLC will be sponsoring a Bagel and Lox Brunch at their site (in the trailer) to discuss the project,  and give neighbors a chance to review and ask questions about the final plans for the site.   So if you're a neighbor or a friend, you're invited to join: Sunday October 18, 2009 Anytime Between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM At 90 Highview... 10/13/2009

The Jewish War Veterans together with the Town of Ramapo, Rockland County, NY will be sponsoring what seems to be becoming an annual event - a concert to Salute Our Veterans. Proceeds from past concerts have gone towards gifts for our troops however since this concert will feature the U.S. Military Academy Band from West Point there will be no charge. It is scheduled to take place: Sunday, November 22, 2009 At 2:00 PM At Ramapo High School's Auditorium 400 Viola Road Spring Valley, NY   Tickets to the concert are free and have been available at the Ramapo Town Hall Supervisor's Office located at 237 Route 59 in Suffern, NY as of October 1, 2009. The evening is designed first as a tribute to our local hospitalized veterans from FDR Veteran's Hospital in Montrose, NY. (Before the concert ... 10/13/2009

For those of you that enjoy farmer's markets, you've only got another 2 months worth of Saturday's to enjoy Suffern's. It takes place every week Saturday's from June through November 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Rain or Shine at Orange Ave at Lafayette Ave  in the commuter parking lot. You will find locally grown and produced vegetables and fruits in addition to baked goods, maple syrup, jams, jellies, honey, eggs, prepared foods, flowers and plants and crafts from local artists. For those of you with a green thumb (and those of you who wish you knew how to acquire one) there's usually someone on hand from Cornell Cooperative Extension to answer gardening questions; for the chefs among us, there are cooking demos. It's a great venue for fostering a sense of community so come and join us in suppo... 10/01/2009

Beautiful Expanded HighRanch! Overview Maps Photos Description $549,900 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 4 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 2784 sqftLot: 01 sqft Location 10 Robin RoadChestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Marty Remo (845) 738-8115 marty@remorealty.com http://www.RemoRealty.com Listed by: Rick Pregiato Our recent listings Beautiful Home in Lake Community!Desirable Woodbury Heights Condo!Legal 3 Family Home with Positive Cash Flow!Bright & Airy Penthouse Unit!Amazing Value! Only $334,900! Monroe-Woodbury-Schools! Subscribe to our listing feed See more Chestnut Ridge, NY real estate for sale 09/28/2009

Are you looking for POSTIVE CASH FLOW? 30 Mountain Ave, Hillburn, NY 10931 View Map POSITIVE CASH FLOW: LEGAL 3 FAMILY HOUSE in Nice Residential Neighborhood - VERY CLEAN! Perfect for an Investor or Owner Occupied First Time Home Buyer! Take Advantage of the $8,000 Tax credit http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html **No Hidden Expenses; Utilities paid by Tenants (3 Gas Meters, 3 Electric Meters, 3 Water Meters); Yard Maintenance done by tenants. All apartments have been recently renovated. Details Asking Price: 399,900 MLS: 474896 Sq. Feet: 2919 Lot Size: .11 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 # of Floors: 2 Year Built: 1900 Contact InfoMarty Remo Broker/Owner Main 845-476-8115 Cell 845-656-2527 Dir 845-476-8115 Email | Website All information is deemed reliable but is not guara... 09/16/2009