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Lisa Weber Retires After Transformative Career in Suffern Central School District

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Thank You, Lisa Weber!

Lisa Weber has served the Suffern Central School District with unwavering dedication and visionary leadership. Since 2013, she has held the position of Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, and from 2019 to 2021, she also stepped up as Acting Superintendent, guiding the district through critical times.

Lisa’s passion for education began early—she always knew she wanted to be a math teacher. She earned her B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Math Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Mercy College.

Her career began in the classroom, teaching math at Dutchess Alternative High School in Poughkeepsie, and later at both White Plains Middle and High Schools. From there, she moved into leadership as a K–12 Mathematics Administrator in White Plains before bringing her talents to Suffern.

Throughout her time in Suffern, Lisa has championed numerous innovative and impactful initiatives. These include launching in-district Universal Pre-K (UPK) classes, promoting project-based learning, expanding bilingual and dual language programs, aligning literacy instruction with the Science of Reading, and advancing instructional coaching. She has also led efforts in computer-based testing and the integration of data dashboards to drive instructional decision-making.

Most notably, Lisa has been at the forefront of the district’s forward-thinking work in Artificial Intelligence, spearheading the development of Suffern’s Guidelines for Student Use of AI—a model for responsible and innovative AI integration in education.

Thank you, Lisa, for your tireless commitment and transformative impact on the students, staff, and community of Suffern. Your legacy of leadership and innovation will be felt for years to come.

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Brian Burns Hosting NY Giants Celebrity Softball Game at Clover Stadium May 30

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May 18, 2026

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Brian Burns is bringing football fans and families together for a fun-filled charity event this spring as the annual New York Giants Celebrity Softball Game returns to Clover Stadium on Saturday, May 30.

The celebrity softball showdown will feature current and former New York Giants players competing against one another on the baseball diamond. Burns will captain a team made up of current Giants players, while former Giants running back Brandon Jacobs will lead a veteran squad featuring players from the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII and XLVI championship teams.

Fans can expect appearances from several popular NFL stars and former Giants greats, including Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Isaiah Likely, Arvell Reese, Ahmad Bradshaw, Amani Toomer and Shaun O’Hara, with additional guests expected to participate throughout the evening.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Hype 4 Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Burns and his brother Stanley McClover. The foundation is dedicated to supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and raising awareness within communities nationwide.

Longtime Giants superfan Joe Ruback — better known to fans as “License Plate Guy” — shared his excitement about the event’s return.

“Getting this amazing group of athletes together for a high-energy, fun-filled day, all while supporting an incredible cause like Hype 4 Life, never gets old,” Ruback said.

The evening will feature more than just softball. Fans attending the event will also enjoy a dodgeball competition, a home-run derby and opportunities to interact with players throughout the night. Attendees can additionally enter a raffle for a chance to win a custom New York Giants-themed golf cart.

Event Schedule:
• Parking lot opens — 11 a.m.
• Gates open — 2 p.m.
• Dodgeball — 5 p.m.
• Home-run derby — 6 p.m.
• Celebrity softball game — 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and are available through SpidaGame.com, where fans can also find updated rosters and event details.

The Hype 4 Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by Stanley McClover’s son, “Champ,” who is on the autism spectrum and is also Brian Burns’ nephew. Through fundraising events and outreach efforts, the organization works to support autism awareness initiatives and families navigating ASD challenges.

Ruback, one of the most recognizable Giants fans, is famous for wearing a lanyard of New York Giants license plates around his neck at games and fan events. Outside of football, he also serves as Athletic Director at the Biondi School in Yonkers, New York.

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Gran Fondo Bicycle Race Brings Energy and Traffic Delays to Rockland County

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May 17, 2026

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With detours and some traffic delays throughout the day, many Rockland residents chose to make the best of the situation and enjoy the atmosphere as the Gran Fondo bicycle race made its way through Rockland County. Families, spectators, and local supporters gathered along the route to cheer on riders, turning the event into a fun and energetic community experience despite the temporary disruptions.

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