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Montefiore Nyack Hospital Opens Transitional Care Unit

April 5, 2019rcbizjournal

Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU) will be accepting patients at the end of April. The Transitional Care Unit provides care to patients who are transitioning from an acute hospital stay to a safe return home or to a skilled nursing facility.

Putting Teens To Work Is Win-Win For Youth And Business

April 4, 2019rcbizjournal

From May 1st through September 31st, employers can find skilled 15 to 20-year-old teens who have gone through Rockland County’s Youth Employment Program.

BV’s Grill To Stay; Former Restaurateur Files Bankruptcy

April 4, 2019April 21, 2019rcbizjournal

Kerry Wellington, the former owner of BV Grill Nyack LLC, which leased the eponymous restaurant at the Time Hotel in Nyack, filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy on Monday.

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.

5 North Airmont Road Fully Leased

April 1, 2019rcbizjournal

5 N. Airmont Road, Airmont, NY has been fully leased to AT&T, Club Pilates & AFC Urgent Care.

New Farmers’ Market Set To Open May 19th In Pearl River

April 1, 2019April 23, 2019rcbizjournal

Worgul, who opened Gentle Giant a year ago, and feels vested in Pearl River even though he lives in New Jersey with his wife, has lead the way to bring a robust farmers’ market back to the hamlet.

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.

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