Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Meals on Wheels Rockland Celebrates Grand Opening of Fifth Senior Activity Center in Haverstraw
Haverstraw, NY – On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Meals on Wheels Rockland will celebrate the grand opening of its fifth Senior Activity Center at the Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw, located at 89 Hudson Avenue. This new center joins their existing locations serving Clarkstown/Pearl River, Nyack, Orangetown, and Ramapo. The event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with refreshments and music to welcome new participants.…
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Rockland Small Business Development Center Receives $100,000 SBA Grant to Support Businesses Affected by Indian Point Closure
SUFFERN, NY – The Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center (LHVSBDC), headquartered in Rockland, has secured a $100,000 grant from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to aid businesses impacted by the closure of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (IPNPP). The initiative, spearheaded by the center’s Regional Director, focuses on economic development across Rockland,…
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Rockland Business Association October Luncheon Hosts County Executive Ed Day
NYACK, NY – On October 16th, the Rockland Business Association (RBA) held its annual luncheon at the Hotel Nyack, featuring Rockland County Executive Ed Day as the keynote speaker. The event was packed with many of the county’s business leaders, with discussions focusing on economic development, infrastructure, and the future of Rockland County. RBA President…
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Senator Weber Co-Sponsors Bills to Expand Access to IVF and Protect Providers
Nanuet, NY – New York State Senator Bill Weber (R-38) has co-sponsored two important bills aimed at protecting and improving access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) for individuals and couples looking to start families. The first bill, S.8626, sponsored by Senator Martins, safeguards IVF treatment providers, fertility doctors, and patients from criminal and civil liability. It also shields providers of goods used…
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Stony Point Discusses Letchworth Property Development at Community Meeting
STONY POINT, NY – The community room at Patriot Hills was abuzz as town officials and residents gathered to discuss possible future development of the Letchworth property. The meeting aimed to explore viable avenues for redeveloping the site while addressing past challenges and gathering community input, while aiming to minimize misinformation from local special interest…
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Harckham Hosts Environmental Protection Roundtable in Mount Kisco
Mount Kisco, NY – Last week, New York State Senator Pete Harckham convened an Environmental Protection Roundtable at the Mount Kisco Public Library. As chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, Harckham gathered a group of advocates and attorneys to discuss safeguarding natural resources and legislative priorities for the upcoming Senate session. The roundtable focused on the implications of the U.S. Supreme…