A guest blog post by Matthew S. Clement, CFP®, AIF®. Matthew is the President of Emerald Retirement Planning Group, Inc., located in Stony Point, NY First, an introduction: Regulators seized the assets of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, March 10. There was a “run on the bank” because depositors were anxious about the overall health of the bank. This represents the … [Read more...] about Why nobody should be that surprised, nor that concerned, about the recent failure of specialty banks.
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Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
News from Governor Hochul $110 million in grants awarded to 86 water quality protection projects (17 awards for Mid-Hudson Projects) - details here $31.4 million for school technology and security enhancements - details here Important Reminders Consolidated Funding Application Round 12 Batch 4 Open Enrollment Programs Only Deadline: April 14, 2023 by 4:00pm … [Read more...] about Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates
Brooklyn Start-Up Enjoys Record Sign-Ups After Service Expansion
BROOKLYN, NY, March 9, 2023 /Meltek.io/ -- New Yorkers like saving money. And in the face of mounting energy price inflation, they are signing up for the free service of a Brooklyn-based climate tech start-up called Meltek that pays residences and small businesses for reducing electricity usage at peak demand times, such as on the hottest days of summer. Meltek hit an all-time … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Start-Up Enjoys Record Sign-Ups After Service Expansion
RCC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
(SUFFERN, NY) March 2, 2023 – Rockland Community College (RCC) began its national search for the College’s 8th President in September of last year. Since that time, the Board of Trustees, along with the Search Committee, developed a presidential profile which included key qualities and experience required in the individual who will fill the position. The search committee … [Read more...] about RCC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
DANCE CLASS MERENGUE / VIENNESE WALTZ
Learn how to dance from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Eligible: Clarkstown residents age 18 and older Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Fee: $10.00 Location: Street Community Center, 31 Zukor Road, New City, NY 10956 Learn More... … [Read more...] about DANCE CLASS MERENGUE / VIENNESE WALTZ