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Rockland Is Healthy; Outlook Good Says S&P, Moody’s

June 12, 2019rcbizjournal

S&P raised Rockland’s long-term rating two notches from ‘A-‘ to ‘A+’ and assigned the county a positive outlook assigning an ‘A+’ outlook.

Regional Cooperation Boosts Economic Development

June 11, 2019June 23, 2019rcbizjournal

Three county executives expressed optimism about the regional economy, citing healthy bond ratings, larger surpluses, and innovative economic development strategies to combat retail and declining office occupancy challenges.

Clarkstown Planning Board Meeting on Suez Application

Revelation of Diesel-Powered Generator Stalls Suez Application

June 6, 2019June 19, 2019rcbizjournal

Angry Residents Continue To Push For Environmental Review By Tina Traster The Clarkstown Town Planning Board threw Suez a curveball at a public hearing Wednesday night after a last-minute discovery that the water company, which is seeking site plan approval to relocate its headquarters to Tilcon’s former offices at 162 Old Mill Road in West […]

Jeremy Schulman Named Director Of Economic Development & Tourism

May 31, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has hired Jeremy Schulman, the former president and CEO of the Rockland Economic Development Corporation (REDC), will replace Lucy Redzeposki as the county’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism.

Senators Skoufis and Carlucci Announce $499,999 in Funding for Rockland BOCES Program

May 15, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland BOCES will receive $499,999 in state funding for workforce and educational development programs.

Free Worksite Wellness Summit To Be Held May 17th

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019rcbizjournal

Rockland Worksite Wellness Summit will be held Friday, May 17th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Rockland County Fire Training Center at 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona.

Big Boxes Trying To Lower Tax Burden With “Dark Store Theory”

April 30, 2019rcbizjournal

Big box retail stores like Target, Lowes, Walmart, Kohls, Rite Aid and others are using a tactic in New York and beyond known as the “dark store theory” to lower their tax burden and it is working.

New Law Would Allow Municipalities To Collect More Taxes From Golf Courses

April 26, 2019rcbizjournal

Proposed legislation in Albany could have significant tax implications for all clubs and golf course properties in New York.

Moody’s Says Rockland’s Ratings On Solid Ground

April 20, 2019rcbizjournal

Moody’s Investors Service assigned Rockland’s Tax Anticipation Notes (TANs) a MIG 1 rating, the highest short-term rating assigned by Moody’s to Notes.

Clarkstown Is Business Friendly, But At What Cost?

April 13, 2019rcbizjournal

Monday night, in a 4-2 vote, the same board shocked the resident-packed room when it granted variances to Vitane Pharmaceuticals Inc. for its expansion.

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