Rockland’s Empires are a Family Affair

Three family-owned Rockland legends – the Rands, Laganas and Beckerles – either have or expect to beat the odds. Their names and brands are well known for their products, services, philanthropy and participation in the county. Recently, three of these business moguls spoke at a Rockland Business Association “Construction, Real Estate and Development Council” meeting called “Family Business Powerhouses.”

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Metro-North Replaces Haverstraw Ferry Dock

Metro North Railroad, along with ferry operator NYWaterway, has replaced the aging, 20-year-old Haverstraw Ferry Dock with a smaller but safer, modern structure. Some 500 commuters use the ferry daily between Haverstraw and Ossining. Commuters connect with MetroNorth service in Ossining to trains headed south to Grand Central or north to Poughkeepsie. MTA officials said […]

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Replaces Babies R Us

NANUET – Babies R Us shuttered its store in the Kohl’s Plaza on Route 59 in June, part of the nationwide closing of all Toys R Us and Babies R Us retail locations. Here’s what’s coming into that space, according to David Landes, principal of Royal Properties Inc., which represented the landlord, Juster Development. Bob’s Discount Furniture is moving from its Hutton Avenue […]

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