The refrigeration industry is facing a structural transformation driven by global trade tariffs on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These substances, commonly used in chillers, heat pumps, and industrial cooling systems, have been under increasing regulatory and economic pressure due to their high global warming potential (GWP). Rather than focusing solely on direct bans, policymakers are implementing border […]
Most people are unaware of the importance of maintenance in various organizations, including hospitals, universities, and corporate offices. From keeping lights running and air conditioners working to ensuring safety systems are always in check, the behind-the-scenes work never really stops. However, when you manage all this manually, things start getting chaotic. You’ve got stacks of […]
In advance of the local elections, the Rockland County Times sent out a series of questions to both incumbents and challengers, asking them to share their responses with our readers. Incumbents and challengers received slightly different questions regarding their campaign to best highlight their work. The profiles have been very lightly edited (grammar, spelling, length). […]
The Rockland County Warming Center, located at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, is opening for the upcoming winter season on November 1st. The County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) will be running the Warming Center which can shelter up to 75 homeless single adults each night. DSS also operates an Emergency […]
Hi Jon. I have been looking at this thing since I was a young child. It belonged to my grandmother. When she passed my mother took possession of it. At first, I thought it was the ugliest thing in the world. Now I still find it ugly, but interesting. My problem is I have absolutely […]
Breaking bread with someone who is in charge of a municipality like Rockland, a county with nearly 2,000 employees, is far from routine. Our editorial staff wanted to cover issues ranging from how to deal with CHPE to high school sports, and that’s really what Rockland is all about. Day is a sports coach at […]