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Suffern, NY

Suffern is a village that was incorporated in 1796 in the town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. Sitting adjacent to the town of Mahwah, New Jersey, Suffern is located 31 miles northwest of Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, Suffern's population was 11,402.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 1.42%, is water. Suffern is designated as a gateway to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

"The Point of the Mountains" or "Sidman's Clove" were names used before the American Revolution to designate the present village of Suffern. The area originally was inhabited by the Ramapough, a tribe of Munsee, who were a division of the Lenape tribe. Upon Sidman's death, this land passed into the hands of his son-in-law, John Smith, who sold it to John Suffern.

The village of Suffern was founded in 1796. John Suffern, the first Rockland County judge, 1798–1806, settled near the base of the Ramapo Mountains in 1773 and called the place New Antrim, after his home in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His French Huguenot ancestors had settled there after fleeing religious persecution in France. New Antrim's location was considered strategically important in the Revolutionary War because it was at an important crossroads near Ramapo Pass. General George Washington and other important military leaders used John Suffern's home as headquarters when they were in the area.

This history has been recognized by the town. Suffern is a stop on the Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, under the auspices of the National Park Service. This trail commemorates the route followed by General Washington and the French Comte de Rochambeau as they traveled to the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, which led to victory for the United States in gaining independence.

Suffern places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with a range of facilities and programs dedicated to residents' well-being. Squeeze is a modern massage studio that allows you to customize your massage experience using a mobile app. Juvenex Spa is known for its Korean-style spa treatments, including massages, saunas, and body scrubs. Red Moon Wellness offers therapeutic massages, acupuncture, and holistic wellness services. Ease NY provides a variety of massage techniques such as deep tissue, sports massage, and reflexology. Haven Spa offers relaxing massages including Swedish, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages. Thai Massage NYC specializes in traditional Thai massage techniques for relaxation and muscle relief.

Top sites in Suffern, NY are Edward Hopper House Museum & Study, Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, Trailside Museums & Zoo.

Population: 11,341 (2023). ZIP code: 10901. Area Code: 845. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Area: 2.13 sq mi (5.52 sq km).

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What is the crime rate in Suffern, NY?

Suffern is a villagSuffern has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Suffern is 1 in 130. How does Suffern fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? Suffern's crime rate is lower than approximately 53% of New York communities.

What is Suffern, NY famous for?

General George Washington and other important military leaders used John Suffern's home as headquarters when they were in the area. This history has been recognized by the town. Suffern is a stop on the Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, under the auspices of the National Park Service. This trail commemorates the route followed by General Washington and the French Comte de Rochambeau as they traveled to the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, which led to victory for the United States in gaining independence.

How much are taxes in Suffern, NY?

The minimum combined 2024 sales tax rate for Suffern, New York is 8.38%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The New York sales tax rate is currently 4%. The County sales tax rate is 4%.

Sources

Wikipedia

Rockland County

Neighborhood Scout

Avalara

Squeeze

Juvenex Spa

Red Moon Wellness

Ease NY

Haven Spa

Thai Massage NYC 

Edward Hopper House Museum & Study

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

Trailside Museums & Zoo

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