Two Front Doors: The Hudson Valley Needs Hotels and Short-Term Rentals
The Real Dollars Are Not Spent In Hotels; They Are Spent In Downtowns & At Local Attractions
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The Newburgh–Beacon Ferry Was an Economic Engine. New York Should Restart It
For 220 years, a ferry carried people across one of the widest stretches of the Hudson River, between Newburgh and Beacon. George Washington crossed here during the Revolution. Generations of commuters crossed after him. And until last year, so did the workers, students, and visitors who kept two of the Hudson Valley’s most promising downtowns connected. In July 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority discontinued the service permanently, citing low ridership and a $2.1 million annual cost. A bridge shuttle bus now stands in its place.
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Small Businesses Are the Backbone of the Hudson Valley Economy; Let’s Celebrate Them
National Small Business Week Contest Offers $10,000 First Prize; $5,000 Second Place Prizes
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The Momentum Is Real: What 497 Upstate CEOs Are Telling Us About New York’s Future
The 19th Annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey points to meaningful progress — and a clear roadmap for building a stronger business climate.
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A Healthy Workforce Is a Strong Economy: Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s Impact in Rockland – and the Montefiore System’s Value Across New York
Montefiore Nyack Hospital is the Largest Employer in Rockland County With Nearly 70% of its Employees Living In Rockland County
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Gov. Hochul Should Reject The Good Cause Eviction Bill With Housing Crisis Looming Large
Ulster Strong and Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation Say Bill Would Stifle Development of Much-Needed Housing
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Ulster Strong Nurtures Template For Pro-Business Hyper Local Community Activism
Ulster Strong Creates Template For Pro-Business Hyper Local Community Activism; Bringing Focused Voices To The Planning Board Process
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iPark87 In Ulster Is A Roadmap For Redeveloping A Fallow Former IBM Campus
iPark87 In Ulster Is A Roadmap For Redeveloping A Fallow Former IBM Campus; Rockland Continues To Struggle With Large Vacated Corporate Campuses
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