Suffern, New York Public Records

New York's bond and bail process allows for cash bail or bond posting, which can be arranged through Rockland County's bail office. Those searching for someone recently arrested can contact the jail directly or rely on the online inmate search tool provided by the Sheriff's Office.

New York voters can register online through the New York State Board of Elections website at dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application, or submit paper applications available at the county Board of Elections, DMV offices, and various government agencies. Registration must be completed 25 days before Election Day, though early voting and absentee ballot deadlines differ. Acceptable identification for registration includes a NYS driver license or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Village of Suffern municipal elections take place in March of odd-numbered years, most recently in 2025, when voters elect the Mayor and Village Trustees to staggered terms. The Rockland County Board of Elections administers these village elections. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the NYS Board of Elections polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the county Board directly. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rockland County reported approximately 64-66% voter turnout, with over 200,000 registered voters and approximately 130,000 ballots cast countywide. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Suffern and Rockland County voters will decide several significant races: the Governor of New York and Lieutenant Governor serving four-year terms, all 213 seats in the New York State Assembly with two-year terms, New York State Senate seats including District 38 where the village is located, U.S. House of Representatives for New York's 17th Congressional District, Rockland County executive and legislative seats, and various town and village positions depending on electoral cycles. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for election in 2026. New York election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists available to candidates and political committees with restrictions, campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the NYS Board of Elections and viewable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov, candidate petition filings, and certified election results by election district available from the county Board of Elections. Absentee ballots in New York can be requested online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Rockland County Board of Elections. Applications must be received by the Saturday before Election Day, or postmarked by the day before if applying by mail for illness or disability. Early voting in New York runs for 9-10 days prior to Election Day at designated early voting sites throughout Rockland County, with specific locations and hours posted by the Board of Elections before each election.