Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Finance Stephen DeGroat announced that Moody’s Investors Service 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. “To receive this type of news during a […]
As Rockland County continues its “road to recovery,” many local businesses have taken advantage of available funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 Loan Program, which has helped generate significant growth in Rockland. “With Rockland County now in its own ‘Phase 5 – 04’ it’s encouraging to see that our small businesses are […]
For Patients, Insurers Must Count the Coupons BY WILLIAM REMAK COVID-19 is ravaging the nation – and taking a devastating toll on those living with chronic illnesses. In New York City, our nation’s epicenter, 94 percent of those hospitalized with the virus had a major underlying health condition. It’s no wonder why many Americans with […]
To the Editor, In my opinion it is hypocritical of Black Lives Matter to seek to Defund the Chicago Police. Clearly this a political agenda apparently funded by the K.K.K. Of the 2600 people who have been shot in Chicago, ninety percent are people of color. It is clear to me that any group seeking […]
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that he secured $200,000 in state funding for the Village of West Haverstraw to carry out much-needed infrastructure upgrades on local roads. Senator Skoufis secured this funding through the State and Municipal Facilities Program and the grant will be distributed by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New […]
Everyone knows the ancient adage: “Slow and steady wins the race.” It couldn’t be more timely than today, as communities across the nation wage battle against COVID-19 – while at the same time struggling to help keep businesses afloat, get people back to work, and prepare for kids to get back to school. “Slow and […]