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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This a major action to address the winter surge comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide to be in alignment with the CDC’s recommendations for communities with substantial and high transmission. The State Health […]

We have seen this movie before. Again, and despite reassurances from Governor Hochul after she took office that she would not govern via press conference and would foster and welcome discussion with County Executives today we saw a return to the prior Governor’s playbook. While other County Executives from the Mid-Hudson region and I were […]

Rockland Works will be hosting a Hospitality and Tourism Winter Festival on January 12th from 3 pm-6 pm at the Palisades Center.   The Event Goal:  Have employers promote open employment positions, products, and services!  If you are an employer currently hiring in Rockland County and interested in participating, please reach out to Manuel Juarez directly to complete […]

The Thanksgiving Pop Up Pie Shop at Hudson Market on Main was a huge success! So, the Rockland Community College Hospitality & Culinary Arts Center’s Hudson Market on Main Cafe has decided to do another holiday pop-up pie shop. This pop-up will not only offer freshly baked pies, cookies and desserts, there will also be candies, culinary gifts, stocking stuffers, […]

SUFFERN, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick presented a New York State Senate Empire Award to Aurelius “Aury” Licata, owner of Licata Insurance in Suffern, recognizing his contributions to fostering a strong sense of community in Suffern and supporting small businesses over a long career. Senator Reichlin-Melnick delivered the award to Mr. Licata at the annual […]

DELILAH BLUE FLYNN & MAGDALENA TRUCHAN ON PINS AND NEEDLES: Accessible Burlesque & the Art of Adornment BUILDING 35Opening Reception: Saturday, December 18th 3PM to 7PMGARNER ARTS CENTER AND INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT GLOBAL HEALTHY LIVING FOUNDATION PRESENT A GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITION ON DISABILITY AND REDEFINING BEAUTY STANDARDS, SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF MID-TWENTIETH CENTURY PINUP AESTHETIC. Opening Reception: Saturday, […]