Data Centers in Rockland County

Data Centers in Rockland County

Across the country, AI data centers are popping up like weeds in suburban and rural towns. With these data centers, concerns around utilities, water supply, and job creation follow. Rockland County plays host to the JPMorganChase Datacenter, among others, in Orangetown. Located at the former Psych Center, the existing JP Morgan and Chase data center […]

$1 Million for Businesses Affected by CHPE

$1 Million for Businesses Affected by CHPE

Since 2024, the Champlain Hudson Power Express has been installing cables from Lake Champlain to bring hydroelectric power to New York City. The construction, which has been ongoing along Route 9W, has wreaked havoc on small businesses in Stony Point, Haverstraw, and Congers. On May 5th, Congressman Lawler, in conjunction with the North Rockland Chamber […]

Home Run Hitters Honored at Haverstraw

Home Run Hitters Honored at Haverstraw

Sofia Arecena and Lucas Lopez were the first two players to hit a home run this season at the Haverstraw little league. As per tradition, the town of Haverstraw honored them at their town board meeting on April 28th. Sofia is a pitcher who plays for the Bricktown Bombers and Lucas plays shortstop for the […]

New Contractor Laws Frustrate Many

New Contractor Laws Frustrate Many

April 14th saw an explosive meeting at the Rockland Board of Elections building as legislators and the public met to discuss and vote on a law rescinding and replacing several previously passed laws concerning contractors and consumer protection. Scores of licensed contractors, contractor-hopefuls, and concerned citizens packed into the meeting for a public hearing that […]