ROCKLAND COUNTY IN THE NEWS

10 Best Road Trips to Take in New York

November 01, 2024

01 November

Going by the mind-bending scenery that defines most parts of the Empire State, including the scenic Finger Lakes Region, picking the 10 best road trips to take in New York is not going to be a stroll in the park. One can drop a pin on any region — and still have a high chance of hitting an...

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Piermont is a Picturesque Place to Live in Rockland County

October 23, 2024

23 October

The riverside village boasts an abundance of dining options, not to mention close proximity to Tallman Mountain State Park.

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Rockland County Launches TOR Ferry Connection Bus to serve Weekend Ferry

July 02, 2024

02 July

County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Department of Public Transportation have announced that Transport of Rockland (TOR) will launch the TOR Weekend Ferry Connection bus service starting on Saturday, July 6th. The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North...

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TAKE A BREAK! NEW YORK STATE SOUTHBOUND SERVICE AREA REOPENS IN RAMAPO!

June 26, 2024

26 June

RAMAPO - The revamped Ramapo service area on the southbound side of the Thruway between Exits 16 and 15A opened Wednesday. It's the 18th rest stop out of 27 along the Thruway corridor to see a complete renovation, part of a $450 million investment, according to Thruway...

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Rockland County Tourism & Alon Tourism Solutions Host Travel Trade Familiarization Tour & Marketplace

June 06, 2024

06 June

Rockland County’s Economic Development & Tourism Department, in collaboration with Alon Tourism Solutions, held its first-ever Familiarization Tour and Marketplace (FAM) event on June 3–4, 2024. The FAM Tour featured an extensive itinerary, taking travel trade professionals to...

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Governor Hochul Announces First Awards Under Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund to Unlock Housing Potential and Build More Than 2,400 Homes in New York’s Mid-Hudson Region

May 29, 2024

29 May

Village of Haverstraw receives $2.5 million for the 63 Maple Avenue project to construct a five-story residential building with approximate 78 homes.

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Connecting to Rockland County Just Got Easier!

May 25, 2024

25 May

In a recent announcement by Governor Kathy Hocul, starting May 25,2024, New York Waterway's Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will operate continuously between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on weekends. This pilot program is expected to run though Veterans Day 2024. Free parking available at Haverstraw dock.

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Governor Hochul Launches Round XIV Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the launch of Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Round XIV includes $445 million in core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from eight state agencies, including $100 million in...

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Fitch Double Upgrades Rockland Bond Rating

May 21, 2024

21 May

NEW CITY – Fitch Ratings has upgraded Rockland County’s General Obligation Bond Rating from “AA -” to “AA+.” Those upgraded ratings mean that when the county borrows money to fund capital projects, they can do so at a lower cost, saving taxpayer dollars.

“I vowed to...

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Economic Development Leadership Award Breakfast

May 13, 2024

13 May

New City, NY - County Executive Ed Day and County Director of Economic Development & Tourism Lucy Redzeposki presented Al Samuels with the Rockland County Economic Development...

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Rockland County Celebrates RBA President Al Samuels

May 13, 2024

13 May

Story by Tom Ossa, Rockland News

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BIOTECH COMPANY REGENERON BUYS AVON SITE IN ROCKLAND, PLANS MILLIONS IN RENOVATIONS

January 25, 2024

25 January

SUFFERN — Avon's former research and development site in Rockland has been purchased by Regeneron, a Westchester County-based powerhouse biotech pharmaceutical firm. According to a deed filed with the Rockland County Clerk's Office on Dec. 20, the $38.875 million sale of the site at 1 Avon Place...

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Rockland County Named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA

November 08, 2023

08 November

COUNTY RECEIVING A $5,000 DESIGNATION GRANT; PURSUING ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING.

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The Special Bike Ride from The Whitney to Nyack Celebrates Edward Hopper

July 10, 2023

10 July

A brand new way to experience art, appreciate an artist’s life and get some fresh air and exercise is here. The Whitney Museum of American Art is teaming up with the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center, OutCycling, and the Meatpacking Business Improvement District to celebrate artist...

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Villages, Vistas & So Much History

June 29, 2023

29 June

How far would you travel to experience scenic waterfront villages, mountain vistas and parks, hiking and biking trails, beautiful arts and culture, historical sites, sophisticated shopping, fine dining, and a stay at a hip boutique hotel? How about a 20-mile drive from Manhattan? Because that’s...

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LCM247 President Patrick Heaphy Says He Was Looking For a Partner To Round Out His Television Production Company

“Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em” – those are lyrics Kenny Rogers made famous on The Gambler album. And they ring true for those pivotal moments when a savvy business decision is needed.

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Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Round XIII Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

May 23, 2023

23 May

Governor Hochul today announced the launch of Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Round XIII includes core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from 10 State agencies, including $150 million in grant funds from Empire State...

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Remembering Camp Shanks in the Hudson Valley: The Rockland County "town" played host to members of the "the Greatest Generation."

May 14, 2023

14 May

For about two years, this “town” was the biggest and busiest in Rockland County—and perhaps in all the Hudson Valley. It appeared almost overnight and vanished nearly as quickly.

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Rockland Chef Named James Beard Semifinalist List for ‘Best Chef NYS’

January 25, 2023

25 January

Congratulations to Paolo Garcia Mendoza, the chef and owner of Karenderya in Nyack, who has been nominated as a semifinalist for "Best Chef New York State" by the James Beard Foundation. The semifinalist...

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From Worst to First: Rockland Achieves Remarkable Bond Rating

August 19, 2022

19 August

New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat are proud to announce that Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the County’s issuer and general obligation limited tax (GOLT) ratings to Aa1 from Aa2, which means Rockland is now one of the financially strongest...

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