Page 170 – Rockland County Business Journal

FHA Makes Financing More Accessible For Condo Owners

August 16, 2019August 27, 2019rcbizjournal

The Federal Housing Administration will now allow individual unit approval and is taking other steps to loosen requirements that make these properties eligible for FHA financing.

Plus-Size Retailer ‘Avenue’ To Close

August 15, 2019August 23, 2019rcbizjournal

The plus-size woman’s apparel retailer Avenue has confirmed that it is going out of business and closing all 222 stores. The stores are due to close in the next several weeks.

Does Clarkstown Need To Hold A Referendum To Resolve Mall Impasse?

August 10, 2019August 20, 2019rcbizjournal

In the upcoming report, several members of the economic committee are calling for Clarkstown’s leadership to find a way to allow the Palisades Center to expand its unoccupied fourth floor without the need for a public referendum.

National Association of Divorce Professionals Creates Rockland Chapter

August 8, 2019September 8, 2021rcbizjournal

Three Rockland professionals are gearing up to establish a local chapter of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, which they hope will be up and running by October.

LoHud, Owned By Gannett, Part Of Buyout By GateHouse Media

August 8, 2019August 16, 2019rcbizjournal

New Media Investment Group, a holding company that controls GateHouse Media, has agreed to buy Gannett, the owner of USA Today, The Journal News, and more than 100 other publications nationwide, in a transaction valued at roughly $1.4 billion.

Walgreens Shutting 200 Stores

August 7, 2019August 10, 2019rcbizjournal

Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced that it plans to close about 200 locations nationwide. There are half dozen Walgreen locations in Rockland County.

Onyx, Angelo Gordon Get $94M BoA Loan for Bradley Corporate Park

August 7, 2019August 10, 2019rcbizjournal

A partnership between Onyx Equities and global investor Angelo Gordon nabbed $94 million from Bank of America to help fund its $116.8 million purchase of Bradley Corporate Park in Blauvelt.

Rockland’s Unassigned Fund Balance for 2018 In Good Shape

August 6, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland County has grown its Unassigned Fund Balance in the General Fund from $6.2 million in 2017 to just over $32 million in 2018,” according to the Marks Paneth Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Siena College Poll Says Majority Believe Cuomo Has Made NY Better Place In 9 Years As Governor

August 6, 2019August 15, 2019rcbizjournal

By a 51-39 percent margin, New Yorkers say Andrew Cuomo has made New York a better place to live in his nine years as governor.

IRS Ruling Props Up HSAs

August 5, 2019October 16, 2019rcbizjournal

With the recent passage by the Department of Treasury, we are now addressing this population of employees. This ruling will cover medication and testing, below the deductible, for chronic illness which includes diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.

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