Stony Point swamped: flash flooding causes road closure and property damage across Northern Rockland

Stony Point swamped: flash flooding causes road closure and property damage across Northern Rockland

Stony Point is still recovering from a massive thunderstorm that struck the town on Sunday, dumping over 8 inches of rain on the county and causing a flash flood that severely damaged homes, roadways, and state parks in north Rockland. At time of publication, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain Circle, Bear […]

Calling on Congress to restore R&D expensing options

Calling on Congress to restore  R&D expensing options

Opinion By: Al Samuels, President/CEO, Rockland Business Association American innovation and its primary driver, private sector research and development (R&D), have long served as the bedrock of our country. Our ability to innovate has made us the envy of our peers, while domestically, our economy has benefitted – growing and bringing about high-quality, good-paying jobs. New […]

Rockland Community College Student and Mentor Receive National Recognition

Rockland Community College student, Christopher Raetz, and faculty member, Amanda Feeney, have been named winners of the 2023 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Student Essay Contest. Christophers essay titled “Amanda Feeney’s Mentorship on My Personal and Professional Growth” was chosen as one of the top three essays out of more than 140 outstanding contest entries nationwide. […]