ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Recent changes to home improvement contractor licensing rules in Rockland County have prompted discussion among lawmakers, industry professionals, and residents, following a vote by the county legislature to restructure how licensing is administered. Under the updated framework, the existing Home Improvement Licensing Board will no longer operate as … [Read more...] about Contractor Licensing Changes Draw Debate
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CHPE Energy Project Dispute Affects Local Businesses
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — A dispute surrounding the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project is drawing attention from local businesses in North Rockland, as concerns grow over the economic impact of ongoing construction activity. The CHPE project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to deliver renewable energy from Canada to New York City, has been under … [Read more...] about CHPE Energy Project Dispute Affects Local Businesses
New City Pickleball Venue Reimagines Retail Space
New City, NY — A newly opened indoor pickleball facility in New City is drawing attention as an example of how vacant retail space can be repurposed into a recreational and social destination. The venue, known as New York Pickleball, occupies a former Ocean State Job Lot location and reflects a broader shift in how commercial properties are being adapted to meet changing … [Read more...] about New City Pickleball Venue Reimagines Retail Space
AM Rockland News Show to Expand Community Callout for Tips, Events and Local Needs
STONY POINT, NY — Mike & Tom in the morning on AM Rockland used today’s show to deliver a simple message to listeners: reach out with questions, concerns, events and ideas, and Rockland News will work to follow up. The hosts opened the program by explaining that their regular Wednesday timing had shifted because they were attending an RBE gathering, which they identified … [Read more...] about AM Rockland News Show to Expand Community Callout for Tips, Events and Local Needs
Upper Nyack School Proposal Under Review Amid Dispute
Upper Nyack, NY — A proposal to establish a 400-student Jewish day school at a former seminary property in Upper Nyack is under review as local officials and the applicant continue to disagree over the pace and scope of the approval process. The project, which would repurpose an existing religious campus into an educational facility, has entered the environmental review … [Read more...] about Upper Nyack School Proposal Under Review Amid Dispute