Ramapo Supervisor Arrested On Charges Tied to Ballpark Financing

Federal agents and District Attorney’s Office detectives arrested Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and a former top lieutenant Thursday morning on charges tied to the financing of the town’s controversial baseball stadium through its economic development agency.  Read more here and here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the news.

Town Board Eyes Hotel Across from Provident Bank Park

Ramapo (NY) is looking to attract a hotel, stores and housing on property across Pomona Road from Provident Bank Park, home of the Rockland Boulders (Independent Professional, Can-Am League).  Read more here.

Boulders Announce ‘Beers Around the Bases’ Festival

PRESS RELEASE – The Rockland Boulders will be hosting their fourth annual “Beers Around the Bases” Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, May 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Provident Bank Park. Fans will be able to enjoy unlimited tastings of more than 20 craft beers, as well as live music and entertainment, throughout the event.

RDA Refinancing Ramapo Ballpark

Because of “extremely favorable interest rates,” the Rockland Local Development Corp. is working to refinance $25 million in short-term bonds issued to build Provident Bank Park for the indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League).  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Boulders’ Success Factors Drawing Complaints

While more and more fans are coming out to watch the burgeoning indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), some neighbors near Provident Bank Park, including the local animal shelter, are complaining about the noise from regular fireworks shows and concerts.  The team says they have received very few calls raising concerns.  Read more here.

Ramapo Ballpark Revenues $300K Shy of Projections

The financials are in for the first-year operations of Provident Bank Park, home of the indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), and revenues came in $300,000 short of what consultants projected in 2010.  Read more here.

SWB Yankees to Ramapo?

One New York radio host has opined that Provident Bank Park, home of the indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), would be the perfect temporary home for the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (International League), while PNC Field is being renovated.  We don’t think there is a snowball’s chance, but it’s an interesting thought.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Ballpark Doors Opened to FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a federal Disaster Recovery Center at Provident Bank Park, home of the indy pro Rockland Boulders (Can-Am League), to assist businsses and residents who sustained property damage during Tropical Storm Irene.  Read more here.  This is a nice community outreach move by Ramapo/Rockland County to do something good and bring attention to the new stadium.

Ballpark Visit ALERT: Provident Bank Park (Rockland County, NY)

Ballpark Reviews visits the new Provident Bank Park (Rockland County, NY), home of the indy pro Can-Am League’s expansion Rockland Boulders.  Read review and view photos here.

Fans Pack the House for Boulders’ Inaugural Home Opener

The new 4,500-seat Provident Bank Park in Ramapo (NY) opened for business last night in front of an over-capacity crowd of 6,317, as the Rockland Boulders defeated the Brockton Rox 3-1.  Read more and view video and photos here.

Rockland Boulders Prepare for Inaugural Home Opener Tonight

The Can-Am League’s expansion Rockland (Ramapo, NY) Boulders are putting the final touches on Provident Bank Park and all the happenings for the team’s home opener tonight.  Read more here and here.  Thanks to John Cerone for one of the links.

Rockland Boulders: A Video Tour of Provident Bank Park

Ken Lehner, president of the Can-Am League’s expansion Rockland (Ramapo, NY) Boulders, gives a complete tour of the new Provident Bank Park.  View video here.  The team’s home opener is this coming Thursday.

Fido, Fifi to Fight Fireworks

A protest is ramping up against the post-game fireworks show scheduled for Thursday’s inaugural home opener for the Can-Am League’s Rockland (Ramapo, NY) Boulders at Provident Bank Park.  Supporters of the nearby animal shelter are concerned about the impact the fireworks will have on the animals.  To be fair, we’ve seen a few pets freak out from the boom of fireworks (and thunder), but “the show must

Latest Photos of Provident Bank Park

Check out the latest photos of Provident Bank Park, home of the Can-Am League’s Rockland (Ramapo, NY) Boulders.  The team’s inaugural home opener is set for June 16.

Boulders New Stadium Named ‘Provident Bank Park’

PRESS RELEASE – Provident Bank joined with Town of Ramapo officials and owners of the Rockland Boulders professional baseball team to announce today that the team’s new home will be named Provident Bank Park.