The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This guidance implements the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020, and expands eligibility for businesses with owners who have past […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEANNINE RIPPA On Sunday, June 14, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Sunday Mass finally resumed in Dutchess, Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam counties. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of all Catholic masses for almost three months. Fr. Vladimir Chripko, pastor of St. Paul and St. Ann […]
By Joe Kuhn A path for cyclists and pedestrians has officially opened on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, officially named the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Early Monday afternoon Governor Cuomo officially announced the opening of the long awaited 3.6 mile “shared use path” that runs across the north span of the bridge connecting Westchester and […]
The show must go on! The Fireworks Show that is! A popular staple of New York Boulders’ baseball, the Fireworks will explode on Saturday, June 20, following a performance by local musical group NASH at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona. The Drive-In style event in PCU Park’s parking lot will open with NASH performing […]
Orange & Rockland (O&R) and Rockland Electric Company crews have been working throughout this health crisis responding to emergency calls, performing safety-related inspections, addressing customer issues, and conducting the critical work needed to prepare and protect the grid for the stresses of summer. Consistent with customer preferences prioritizing the health and safety of the public […]
New City, NY, – Once again, Rockland County will be distributing free protective face masks to small businesses and nonprofits under the “ROCK GOV – FACE COV” Program on Friday, June 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTE: Face masks will only be available to the first 100 respondents who submit their online request. “Due to the […]