Understanding Ranked Choice Voting and Its Role in New York City’s 2025 Primary Election
Ranking Candidates In Order Of Preference Gains Popularity As An Alternative Means Of Voting
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Category: Columns
Rockland County voices from our editors and guest columnists
New York State Programs Support Housing Opportunities In Rockland County, Hudson Valley
New York State Has Made Access To Affordable Housing A Priority Through Grants, Tax Incentives, Direct Funding
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A Turning Point for Palisades Center: Bold Vision or Blight?
The Town of Clarkstown Must Take A Proactive Role In Facilitating The Redevelopment Of The Mall Property
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Grist For The Mill — A Poetry Corner For Rockland
Editor’s Note: The arts are a significant thread in the fabric of Rockland County. They inspire, enrich, and chronicle our lives. They also play a role in our economic well-being; theater, writing, dance, crafts draw us to spaces. They invite strangers to share in our bounty. They are an indelible contribution. Welcome again, Christine Potter, […]
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Mental Health Initiatives Have Made Major Strides In Rockland County; Though There Is More To Do
A Bevy Of County Programs Have Improved Lives For Many In Need Of Behavioral Health Services
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Lawler’s Commitment To Medicaid, A Critical Source Of Health Care Coverage For Women, Is Uncertain
Polls show that 4 in 5 Americans oppose any cuts to Medicaid, and 89% of Americans believe that funding to Medicaid should be kept the same, or increased
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New York Appoints Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer
New York Is Investing In Dedicated Leadership To Guide The Ethical And Practical Integration Of Artificial Intelligence
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The Heart of the Community: Why Downtowns Matter
Directing Density To Our Downtowns Creates Desirable, Vibrant Communities And Relieves Pressure On Suburban Neighborhoods And Open Spaces
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What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for CRE in the Hudson Valley
Trump’s Tariffs And Immigration Policies Inflate Construction Costs And Adversely Impact Skilled Labor Pool
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The Nuts & Bolts Of New York’s Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act
The YIGBY (“Yes, In God’s Backyard”) Faith-Based Housing Movement Reintroduced In New York State Legislature
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