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  • Mid-Hudson Economic Development Updates

    Upcoming Events NEW: Good Jobs Challenge Office Hours – November 18, 2021 at 3:00PM The Good Jobs Challenge aims to get Americans back to work with good-paying jobs, advancing a more inclusive, equitable recovery. EDA’s American Rescue Plan $500 million Good Jobs Challenge aims to connect Americans with the training opportunities they need to develop in-demand skills […]

  • Nyack to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Potential Sales of Recreational Marijuana

    November 18, 2021 by Some Rockland municipalities are still deciding whether to opt in or out of retail sales of recreational marijuana. They have until the end of the year to make that decision. The village of Nyack is holding a public hearing on the matter tonight. Orangetown has already opted out, and supervisor Teresa […]

  • Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick hosts first annual Veterans Breakfast and Veteran All-Star awards, with Keynote Speaker Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan

    NYACK, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick hosted his first annual Veterans Breakfast and “Veteran All-Star” awards at the Nyack Seaport on Tuesday morning. The event featured Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, a West Point graduate who served two combat tours in Iraq as an Army intelligence officer, as keynote speaker. Over 150 veterans and members […]

  • TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

    NEW CITY, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert encourage residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season: Get your COVID-19 shot! Keep yourself and your family members safe. If you haven’t already gotten your COVID-19 vaccine, are eligible for an additional (third) immunocompromised dose, or a booster dose, get […]

  • Senator Reichlin-Melnick Statement on NYS Dept. of State putting Spring Valley code enforcement under control of Rockland County

    State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) said, “I applaud the Department of State’s decision to put Rockland County in charge of building and fire code enforcement in the Village of Spring Valley. Taking away control from a local government is never a step that should be taken lightly, but the pattern of behavior and events in Spring […]

  • Rockland County Gets Go-ahead from State to Take Over Fire and Safety Enforcement in Spring Valley

    November 17, 2021 by Rockland County government has been given the go-ahead by the state to take over fire and safety enforcement in Spring Valley. That means the county, once the legislature approves and adopts certain laws, would conduct inspections and prosecute violators. Mayor Alan Simon told The Journal News the move is illegal and […]