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NY State Bans Plastic Bags

April 1, 2019April 2, 2019rcbizjournal

New York is set to become the second state to ban single-use plastic bags, after the New York State Legislature on Sunday sighed off on a $175 billion budget that included the measure.

Westrock Sets $50,000 Goal For Jawonio Fundraising Campaign

March 29, 2019March 30, 2019rcbizjournal

Two of Rockland County’s beloved entities – Jawonio and Westrock Pool & Spa – are working together this year to raise a chunk of change for Jawonio’s $18 million capital campaign to ready the facility for the 21st century.

Ascena Retail, Owner of Ann Taylor, Loft and Dress Barn, To Close More Than 600 Stores

March 28, 2019rcbizjournal

Ascena Retail Group, which owns retailers including Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor, Loft and Dress Barn, plans to close up to 667 stores through 2019. About 160 stores have already closed.

Clarkstown Tightens Leash On Doggie Daycare Zoning

March 28, 2019April 7, 2019rcbizjournal

Doggie daycare got more stringent in the Town of Clarkstown this week after the town council unanimously amended a town code to control noise, odors, and environmental impact from facilities with outdoor runs.

State Of Emergency On Measles Bars Non-vaccinated Children From Public Places

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland County Executive Ed Day today declared a countywide State of Emergency on the ongoing measles outbreak.

Bankruptcy Court Judge Approves Time Hotel Sale To Juniper Time LLC: Future of Property Unknown

March 25, 2019April 4, 2019rcbizjournal

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday approved the $18.5 million sale of the The Time Hotel of Nyack to Juniper Time LLC, a company affiliated with IMH Financial Corporation.

Battle Lines Drawn in Vitane Pharmaceuticals’ Fight to Remain in Clarkstown

March 22, 2019March 25, 2019rcbizjournal

Overprotective zoning decisions can have a chilling effect on businesses that want to grow and expand.

Will Nanuet’s Destination Maternity Survive The Company’s Downsizing?

March 22, 2019rcbizjournal

Destination Maternity, which also operates Motherhood Maternity and A Pea In the Pod stores, is yet another retail company that is downsizing. The company plans to close 280 stores over the next four years, including 67 in 2019.

Plastic Bag Ban Passes; Popularly Supported Bill Moves To Ed Day

March 20, 2019March 22, 2019rcbizjournal

The Rockland County Board of Legislators are sending County Executive Ed Day a bill that would limit the use of disposable single-use plastic carryout bags at businesses throughout the county.

Health Care At Good Samaritan Broadened For Women

March 20, 2019rcbizjournal

The Institute for Women’s Health and Wellness services at Good Samaritan Hospital, a network-wide service for women in Rockland and the Hudson Valley, has been launched via the Westchester Medical Center Health Network.

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