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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.

Nyack Students Out Front On Plastic Bag Ban

April 10, 2019April 13, 2019rcbizjournal

In addition to spring vegetables and baked goods at Nyack’s Farmer Market on Thursdays, keep an eye out for a group of student activists promoting an idea that’s fully ripened: reusable shopping bags.

NY Pushes Smoking Ban At Drug Stores, Raises Age On Sale of Tobacco to 21

April 2, 2019April 4, 2019rcbizjournal

Walgreens says it’s not going to stop selling tobacco products at it stores because it would make customers angry. The retailer is under fire amid FDA allegations that minors purchased cigarettes at its stores.

Most Details Remain Fuzzy On Congestion Pricing Plan

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019rcbizjournal

The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) will implement a first-in-the-nation tolling program, known as “congestion pricing,” although many of the details of how it will work remain unknown.

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.

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.

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.

Widen Route 17 To Accommodate Growth, Says Coalition

March 11, 2019rcbizjournal

A coalition of more than 100 business, civic, political and labor industry reps are calling for New York State to spend a total of $500 million to expand the existing Route 17 in Orange and Sullivan counties.

Robin Rosenberg Appointed To Mid-Hudson Regional EDC

February 25, 2019rcbizjournal

Robin Rosenberg, president and director of the Garnerville Arts & Industrial Center, has been appointed to the Governor’s Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.

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