Downstate Casino Licensing Delay Extends to 2025

In a March update from the state Gaming Commission, it was revealed that New York will not be considering awarding casino licenses for the downstate region, including New York City, until late 2025. This is a significant delay from the initial expectations of a 2023 decision.  The reasons behind the disappointing delay are multiple. Firstly, […]

Reps Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan demand MTA extend Metro-North discounts to Hudson Valley riders

Ahead of a planned vote by the MTA board on discounts for Metro-North and LIRR riders within the 5 boroughs, Congressmen Pat Ryan and Mike Lawler demanded the MTA extend these discounts to all Metro-North and LIRR riders on Tuesday, April 30. Last month, the MTA approved a much maligned congestion pricing “plan” which will […]

Matthew Clement celebrates 20 years as Stony Point business owner

On April 6, lifelong Stony Point resident Matthew Clement celebrated the 20th anniversary of his financial planning business, Emerald Retirement Planning Group. Though two decades have passed since he initially founded the enterprise in his parents’ basement, Clement still vividly recalls his desire to go into business on his own. “It seems like a long […]

The Spice and Tea Exchange opens in Ridgewood

On Friday, May 3, The Spice and Tea Exchange of Ridgewood, New Jersey will hold their official Grand Opening ribbon-cutting event. Though the shop has been operating since late February of this year, this inauguration (hosted in part by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Village Council) will celebrate the shop’s progress with special discounts, […]