“It was a pleasure to present a NY State Empire Award to Risa B. Hoag, Founder and President of GMG Public Relations, Inc., in Nyack. Through her leadership in Rockland organizations, Ms. Hoag supports local small businesses and non-profits with her public relations, marketing and social media expertise, and during the height of COVID, she advised businesses on […]

January 5, 2023, Nyack, NY. Newcomer to the Hudson Valley, Thai restaurant Bangkok Station is now open at 12 Park Street in Nyack. The restaurant, and the cuisine, are fresh and new. The building, which bears a strong resemblance to a railroad car, blends new with the old — restaurant service spanning nearly a century and a place in […]

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) was sworn in for a third term on Wednesday, the first in his newly-drawn 42nd district, comprising nearly all of Orange County. Skoufis will continue in his role as Chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, the body charged with proactively investigating and exposing waste, fraud, and abuse; […]

Important Reminders Restore NY – Round 7Final Applications due Friday, 1/27/2023Guidelines | Details and Application  CFA Round XII Awards AnnouncedThe list of awardees across New York State through Round XII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative can be found here.**Note: The list is updated periodically. Standalone program awardees should refer to the individual agency/program website for more […]

Albany, NY – New York State Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins has appointed State Senator Pete Harckham as chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. The announcement of Stewart-Cousins’s committee chair appointments and committee assignments was made earlier today as the State Senate began its 2023-2024 session. “I am very honored and grateful to Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins […]