The Rockland Business Women’s Network (RBWN) held an informative, dynamic panel discussion, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies for Business Leaders…it Starts with YOU! The event took place at Gio’s Restaurant in New City, NY and was well attended by an enthusiastic audience. The conversation followed Part One of this discussion earlier in the year, where panelists outlined the […]
County Executive Ed Day has signed a new Emergency Order in response to the City of New York’s efforts to relocate it’s homeless residents in neighboring municipalities. Earlier this month, New York City’s Department of Social Services (NYCDSS) announced that it will allow city-issued housing vouchers to be used statewide by its low-income residents to […]
Rockland Community College (RCC) is celebrating Italian Heritage Month with several fun events in October. Hosted by the RCC Italian Heritage Committee, the events aim to foster an appreciation for Italian and Italian-American culture, history, and contributions, enriching the RCC community with a rich tapestry of lectures, films, and presentations. In a touching tribute, this year’s Italian Heritage Month […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day unveiled his proposed 2024 $870 million budget at the Robert Yeager Health Complex in New City Monday, which includes a 2% County Property Tax cut. “On the heels of zero County property tax increases two years in a row, this year I am proposing a 2% reduction in the County […]
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has appointed Anna Roppolo as interim executive director to help lead the search for a permanent executive director and guide the agency’s business, external collaborations, and decisions while the search is conducted. Roppolo, the former Executive Director of the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, will lend her expertise and experience to UCRRA […]
As The Big Apple continues in it’s struggle to house undocumented immigrants flocking to the sanctuary city, the NYCDSS (New York City’s Department of Social Services) announced a controversial plan to allow homeless residents of NYC to seek housing in neighboring counties. As of Tuesday night, NYCDSS will allow city-issued housing vouchers to be used […]