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Developers Of Diana Place In Nyack Reshift Focus Due To Pandemic Pressures

August 31, 2020September 11, 2020rcbizjournal

Joseph Maraia, one of the developers behind the proposed Diana Place rental project in Nyack, says the coronavirus pandemic has waylaid plans to build the 26-unit multi-family building on at 249-259 Main Street.

Approved Nyack Rental Project On The Market For $2 Million

August 28, 2020September 9, 2020rcbizjournal

JED Realty, which had planned to replace two single-family houses at 249-259 Main Street with a 26-unit multifamily rental apartment called Diana Place, is asking $2 million, according to broker Michael Scrima of Redwood Realty Advisors

Malls Replacing Retail With Fulfillment Centers May Harm Long-Term Prosperity

August 27, 2020September 7, 2020rcbizjournal

Mall owners nationally are embracing the idea of leasing vacant anchor stores to e-commerce entities like Amazon for fulfillment center or ghost kitchens.

Seasoned Nyack Restaurateur Opens The Henry Despite COVID Constraints

August 26, 2020September 3, 2020rcbizjournal

The Henry, an upscale sports bar with comfort food, is a comfort itself at a time when the village has witnessed the loss of Joe & Joe Nyack, ODs Tavern, The Pie Lady, Johnny Cakes, J Petal, and AJs Crab Shack & Bar. For now 8 North Broadway is closed.

Moody’s Upgrades Rockland County’s Ratings Amid Coronavirus

August 25, 2020September 2, 2020rcbizjournal

Moody’s Investors Service on Monday increased the rating to Rockland’s Various Purposes Bonds and Refunding Bonds to A1 from A2. They also upgraded to A1 from A2 the County’s issuer and general obligation limited tax ratings.

Commercial Rent Collection Inching Up But Several Rockland Retailers Still Paying Zero

August 24, 2020September 2, 2020rcbizjournal

Retail rent collections notched up in July, though they were still down by 19 percent compared to last year. The pandemic has altered how we shop – but is this a temporary or permanent shift?

Supreme Court Judge Has Until Sept. 9th To Give Stony Point Residents Green Light On Referendum For Nov. 3 Ballot

August 23, 2020August 31, 2020rcbizjournal

State Supreme Court judge Robert Berliner has until Sept. 9th to decide whether to allow a permissive referendum on the Nov. 3rd election in Stony Point.

Door Number One, Two, Or Three: Rockland Seeks Economic Relief From Pandemic Fiscal Harm

August 20, 2020August 31, 2020rcbizjournal

Anticipating a tsunami of revenue shortfall, County Executive Ed Day has submitted three draft Resolutions to the County Legislature to propose ways to generate additional revenue, help stabilize Rockland’s finances, and allow for proper budgetary decision-making for 2021.

COVID Is A Catalyst To Review Fine Print Of Indemnity and Insurance Clauses

August 19, 2020August 25, 2020rcbizjournal

Never has it been more important to understand just what the language means, particularly when parsing the difference between indemnity clauses and insurance clauses in commercial contracts.

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse At Time Hotel In Nyack Closes

August 18, 2020August 24, 2020rcbizjournal

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse (BVs Grill), the celebrity-named steak and seafood restaurant at The Time Hotel in Nyack has cooked its last meal.

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