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Sen. Skoufis Presents Senate Empire Award to Sparky’s Diner

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Senator James Skoufis presented Jeannie Nicolakis, the owner of Sparky’s Diner in the Village of West Haverstraw with the State Senate’s highest honor for small businesses, the Empire Award. The Empire Award is given to exceptional businesses that go out of their way to give back to the community.

Jeannie has owned Sparky’s Diner for over 40 years and has always exemplified dedication to her community and customers. All the North Rockland sports teams go in on the weekends, and no matter how much they eat, it’s a set price of $4. She sponsors sports teams, donates to community organizations, gives back to families in need, and donates food when someone passes away. The diner has also been featured in many TV shows and movies (see below)

Senator Skoufis said, “Jeannie is constantly giving to others and asking how she can help. Sparky’s Diner has become an iconic staple in North Rockland with extremely loyal customers and a welcoming, supportive community. Jeannie has given so much of her life to uplifting North Rockland as a philanthropist as well as a successful business owner. I’m proud to support small business owners like Jeannie and will continue doing my part to ensure they are empowered.”

Jeannie Nicolakis said, “This is the greatest honor that I have received here at Sparky’s and I want to thank everyone, especially Senator Skoufis, Mayor D’Amelio, and all the other elected officials for taking the time to present me with these awards. I also thank my customers and family for supporting me so much for all of these years.”

Sparky’s Diner is located at 129 Ramapo Rd, Garnerville, NY 10923

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The Mill at Sutter’s Airmont: Tuesday Wing Night Is Back

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The Mill at Sutter’s in Airmont is under new management and entering a new chapter following a full renovation of the historic location.

The property, which dates back to 1983, officially debuted under its new team in May 2026. The newly renovated restaurant is operating as a full-service sports bar, with an emphasis on food, drinks, live music and a late-night menu.

As part of the changes, The Mill at Sutter’s is bringing back Wing Night. Every Tuesday, customers can enjoy 75-cent wings all day, with a choice of sauces and a selection of cold drinks.

Wing Night is available every Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., dine-in only.

The restaurant is inviting the local community to visit the renovated space, check out the new management team and enjoy the weekly special as The Mill at Sutter’s continues its next chapter in Airmont.

With a history dating back more than four decades, a newly renovated space and plans for expanded food and entertainment options, The Mill at Sutter’s is looking to establish itself as a destination for dining, sports and nightlife in the local community.

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Expert Tips to Refresh Your Garden for the Rest of Summer

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After weeks of summer heat and frequent rain, many gardens across Rockland County, Bergen County and the Hudson Valley are beginning to show signs of stress. Fortunately, a few simple maintenance steps can help restore color and keep landscapes looking their best through late summer and into fall.

The gardening experts at Down to Earth Living Garden Center in Pomona recommend removing spent flowers to encourage new blooms, feeding flowering plants with a bloom booster fertilizer, and pruning spring-flowering shrubs that have already finished blooming.

For an instant burst of color, consider adding late-season favorites like Black-Eyed Susans, zinnias, hydrangeas and fresh hanging baskets. Gardeners are also encouraged to plant milkweed, an essential plant for monarch butterflies, and provide a shallow water source for birds, butterflies and bees during hot weather.

Containers and hanging baskets should be checked frequently, as they often require extra watering during periods of intense heat. If plants have reached the end of their flowering season, replacing them with fresh blooms can quickly brighten outdoor spaces.

With summer sales underway, it’s also a great time to update patios and backyards with discounted outdoor furniture, umbrellas, décor and statuary.

Down to Earth Living Garden Center also offers personalized gardening advice. Customers are encouraged to bring photos or inspiration for their outdoor spaces, and the center’s team can help select the right plants, containers and décor. The garden center’s expanded indoor plant showroom is open for the season, and free repotting is available with the purchase of any plant or pot.

Located at 1040 Route 45 in Pomona, N.Y. For more information, call 845-354-8500 or visit www.dteliving.com.

 

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