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Q3 Residential Sales Up 4.8 Percent in Rockland, Strong In Region

October 5, 2020October 11, 2020rcbizjournal

Single-family residential sales figures increased across the board regionally with the exception of Bronx County which likely felt the impact of the hard-hit New York City market.

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.

From The Pandemic Ashes Rises A Flurry Of New Businesses

October 1, 2020October 7, 2020rcbizjournal

But the great American spirit is and has always been about perseverance. As a nation, we prove time and again we are the “comeback kid”.

Nonprofits Facing Tough Financial Decisions Due To Pandemic Pummeling

September 24, 2020September 28, 2020rcbizjournal

Nationwide, and in Rockland County, nonprofits are struggling under the weight of the pandemic. Organizations of all stripes and sizes are flailing – they have had to cancel significant fundraisers or have been unable to plan them.

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.

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.