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County Executive Sees Brighter Days Ahead Despite COVID’s Lingering Challenges

September 13, 2021September 16, 2021rcbizjournal

County Executive Ed Day on Monday delivered an upbeat 2021 State of the County address reflecting the continued response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic rebound, a strong infrastructure, and Double A ratings from Standard & Poors.

Local Officials Hoping Infrastructure Bill Will Benefit Regional Transportation

August 16, 2021August 23, 2021rcbizjournal

Rockland County hoping to gain from $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, the largest upgrade to the country’s roads, bridges, pipes, ports and broadband in decades.

Could Rockland Green, An Independent Authority, Run Hi Tor?

March 15, 2021March 22, 2021rcbizjournal

discussions are under way to consider bringing Hi Tor under the auspices of Rockland Green, the former Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority,

Plans For Hi Tor’s New Shelter May Be Hampered By Orangetown’s Unwillingness To Renew Contract

February 18, 2021May 12, 2021rcbizjournal

Dissatisfied with Hi Tor Animal Care Center, the Town of Orangetown has terminated its agreement with the county’s only no-kill animal shelter.

Proposed 2021 Budget Raises Property Taxes By 2.84 Percent; Leaves 154 Vacant Positions Unfilled

October 1, 2020October 11, 2020rcbizjournal

Rockland County’s proposed 2021 budget of $721,735,560 represents a 1.1 percent reduced spending plan compared to last year’s budget but comes with a 2.84 percent increase in property taxes.

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.

Rockland Habitat For Humanity Buys Hillburn Property

August 11, 2020August 17, 2020rcbizjournal

Habitat For Humanity of Rockland has purchased two foreclosed county-owned properties in Hillburn. The tax delinquent homes at 28 and 32 Second Street were purchased for $53,932.01 which is the amount of delinquent tax due to the County through December 31, 2019.

Public Officials Make Push To Rev The Economic Engines

June 9, 2020June 11, 2020rcbizjournal

County and town officials who’ve been focused on navigating a health crisis for the past ten weeks are now shifting attention to reawakening the local economy.

Visit Nyack Wins Big At County’s Annual Tourism Grants Ceremony

February 19, 2020February 26, 2020rcbizjournal

For the second year in a row, Visit Nyack, the nonprofit that drives tourism to Nyack and the county, took away the big prize during the county’s announcement of annual tourism grants

Palisades Center Conflict Must Be Resolved, Says Day In State Of The County Address

February 6, 2020February 14, 2020rcbizjournal

County Executive Ed Day used his bully pulpit during Thursday’s State of the County address at The Palisades Center to advocate for a resolution on the mall’s deadlocked efforts with the Town of Clarkstown to build out an unused portion of space on the fourth floor

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