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You won't want to miss Holidays on the Farm: The 49th Annual Holiday Exhibition on the Suffern Patch calendar

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Hi there, Suffern! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could SUNY Reconnect in Suffern help you finish that degree?
  • How many Rockefeller Center trees have come from Suffern backyards?
  • Which Suffern swimmers made Rockland’s 2025 all-star list?

Also on today's calendar: Holidays on the Farm: The 49th Annual Holiday Exhibition and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 44, low: 28.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RCC Officially Opens SUNY Reconnect Office (rocklandnews.com) — A new SUNY Reconnect Office has opened at Rockland Community College’s Technology Center in Suffern, giving local adult learners a one-stop hub for admissions, financial aid, and academic support. Eligible New York residents ages 25–55 can now get help accessing free-tuition associate degree programs in high-demand fields like nursing, cybersecurity, and automotive technology, with evening hours Monday through Thursday.
   

• Every Rockefeller Center Christmas tree since the 1930s, and where it came from (businessinsider.com subscription) — Suffern has proudly supplied the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree several times, including in 1987, 1991, and 2004, putting local evergreens on one of the world’s biggest holiday stages. This historical rundown tracks every tree’s hometown since the 1930s, highlighting how often Rockland County communities have helped light up Midtown Manhattan.
   

• Tappan Zee's Lani Bao leads 2025 Rockland girls swimming all-stars (lohud.com) — Rockland County’s top 2025 girls swimmers have been named, with several Suffern High School athletes recognized among the all-stars. While Tappan Zee’s Lani Bao headlines the list, Suffern divers and swimmers like Adelina Iaquinto and Gabriella Larini earned countywide honors that highlight the strength of Suffern’s program.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Chair Yoga Class
    Suffern Community Center , 41 Washington Ave , Suffern
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Board of Trustees Meeting
    Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center , 350 Haverstraw Road , Montebello
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
    Village of Suffern Events , 61 Washington Avenue , Suffern
    7:00 pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals
    Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheim Community Center , 350 Haverstraw Road , Montebello
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Christmas Hike: Seven Hills Trail
    Reeves Meadow Visitr Ctr , 100 Seven Lakes Dr , Sloatsburg
    9:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • H&R Block posted a job opening for Guest Services Coordinator in Suffern. Apply here.
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Suffern. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suffern here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ramapo

  • Throwback Photo Highlights Early Days of Ramapo Police Traffic Safety Unit (monseyscoop.com)
  • Neighbors File Lawsuit Against Village of New Hempstead To Stop Redevelopment of New York Country Club's Golf Course (rcbizjournal.com)
  • Boys basketball schedule, scoreboard for week of Dec. 15-21 (lohud.com)

Monsey

  • No. 12 Northern Highlands shows no quit in overtime victory over No. 9 Ridgewood (nj.com)
  • Mechanech Shares Rebbe's Tanya Guidance to Overcome His Stutter (anash.org)

Tarrytown

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