RCBJ-Connect, Author at Rockland County Business Journal

My Journey: Three Decades of Real Estate Experience, One Mission to Build a Better Cannabis Industry

July 23, 2026RCBJ-Connect

My decades in commercial real estate continue to influence every decision I make. Understanding demographics, consumer behavior, retail traffic, and customer flow has allowed me to create an experience that feels less like a transaction and more like a destination.

The Newburgh–Beacon Ferry Was an Economic Engine. New York Should Restart It

July 23, 2026RCBJ-Connect

For 220 years, a ferry carried people across one of the widest stretches of the Hudson River, between Newburgh and Beacon. George Washington crossed here during the Revolution. Generations of commuters crossed after him. And until last year, so did the workers, students, and visitors who kept two of the Hudson Valley’s most promising downtowns connected. In July 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority discontinued the service permanently, citing low ridership and a $2.1 million annual cost. A bridge shuttle bus now stands in its place.

Cait Conley Is Not Afraid To Show Voters Who She Is Or Who She’s Worked For

July 22, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Cait Conley Is Not Afraid To Show Voters Who She Is or Who She’s Worked For; Congressional District 17 Candidate Talks Cyber Security, Drones, Trans Rights in the Military, and more

Enforcement of Swimwear Code Is Making an Unpleasant Splash At Clarkstown’s Pool

July 21, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Mary Wallace Suspended For Trying to Defend Girls In Pool, Clarkstown’s Superintendent of Parks & Rec Says Lifeguards Just Doing Their Job

Upstate Update: Ulster County & Bard College Add 17 Air Quality Monitors; Another Grossinger’s Redevelopment Plan; Ulster County Seeks To Implement A Resident Income Tax Surcharge

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Ulster County & Bard College Partner To Add Seventeen Air Quality Monitoring Stations In Ulster County; Grossinger’s Redevelopment Plan; Ulster Plans Tax Surcharge On High Earners

Gasoline Prices Continue To Retreat; Electricity Prices Continue To Climb; Food Index Stays Relatively Flat

July 17, 2026July 23, 2026RCBJ-Connect

RCBJ is introducing its new “Price Tracker” enabling readers to see the effects on prices for various commodities from January 2024 forward.

Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing

July 17, 2026July 18, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Cannabis is legal in New York. Get the latest business news on cannabis production, retailing, municipal opt-outs, and business opportunities.

The Dementia Crisis Is Here: Why New York’s Response Matters, and What Rockland Is Getting Right

July 16, 2026July 21, 2026RCBJ-Connect

As Alzheimer’s Cases Climb Statewide, Community-Based Programs Offer A Lifeline For Families. Rockland County Is Home To One Of The Most Promising Models

Clarkstown Residents Challenge Town Board On Disciplinary Action Taken Against Director Of Engineering

July 14, 2026July 22, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Town Attorney Kevin Conway Says Gianatasio Was Under Year-Long Investigation & Failed To Disclose Business Interests

Governor Hochul Signs Executive Order Imposing One-Year Moratorium On Large Data Centers

July 14, 2026July 20, 2026RCBJ-Connect

Governor’s Executive Order Applies to Data Centers Above 50 Megawatts and Exempts Manufacturing, Research, Education, Health Care ANALYSIS Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an Executive Order implementing a one-year, statewide moratorium on the construction of new large-scale data centers. The order seeks to limit the impact of energy use on the environment, while giving state […]

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