Business & Financial

  • SUNY Chancellor Highlights RCC’s Role in Expanding Access for Adult Learners

    Suffern, NY — Rockland Community College (RCC) welcomed State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. to campus this week as part of his statewide SUNY Reconnect Tour, an initiative designed to expand higher education opportunities for adult learners. The visit spotlighted SUNY Reconnect, a program offering eligible New Yorkers ages 25 to…

  • Rockland Residents Encouraged to Explore Payment Assistance, Energy-Saving Options

    PEARL RIVER, NY— As colder months approach, Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) is urging customers to prepare for higher winter energy costs and take advantage of available payment assistance programs, energy-saving incentives, and conservation tips. According to the company’s latest projections, residential electric bills for customers using 550 kWh per month are expected to average…

  • Suffern Gears Up for a Spooktacular Night with 2025 Halloween Bar Crawl

    Suffern, NY – The Suffern Chamber of Commerce is brewing up some Halloween fun for adults this season with the return of the highly anticipated Suffern Halloween Bar Crawl, set for Friday, October 31, from 9pm to 1am. The 21+ event promises a thrilling night of costumes, cocktails, and community spirit across several of Suffern’s…

  • Rockland Fashion Week kicks off 6th season on Nov 7th

    Nyack, NY – Rockland County is once again stepping onto the global fashion stage as Rockland Fashion Week returns for its sixth year, promising to be the most dynamic edition yet. Produced by Hope Wade Designs of Nyack, this year’s theme, “Fashion Through the Ages,” celebrates style across generations and cultures. The weeklong celebration of…

  • Martinez Joins RBA Board of Directors

    Orangeburg, NY – Manuel Martínez, Ph.D., president of Dominican University New York, has been elected to the Rockland Businesses Association (RBA) Board of Directors. The RBA, a nonprofit that has represented Rockland County’s business community since 1967, has more than 500 members ranging from small businesses to large corporations. The organization advocates for policies that…

  • Boulders Season Ends in Heartbreak

    Québec City, QC – The New York Boulders’ playoff run came to a disappointing end Friday night as the three-time defending Frontier League champions, the Québec Capitales, completed a Wild Card Round sweep with a 4-0 victory at Stade Canac. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the seventh inning, when Québec’s third baseman…