Most financial experts agree that the U.S. economy has experienced a significant pull in two primary directions over the last few months. On one side, shifts in trade policies, tariffs, and ongoing global conflicts are driving uncertainty. Conversely, rapid technological advancements are redefining the rules of finance, trade, and labor. Additionally, financial markets are evolving […]
Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]
The Rockland County Legislature began its first assembly of the new year by selecting a chair person and filling other offices in preparation for 2025; every appointment was passed unanimously. Legislator Jay Hood Jr. was reelected for his fourth year as Chairperson, and was nominated by Legislator Tony Earle. Earle stated “Over the past three […]
There was no better time than the eve of 2024’s Election Day to take a much-needed break from the frenzied campaigning that has gone on across the county, state and the nation at the Rockland Business Association’s November mixer, which was hosted by CEO Al Samuels and the RBA’s newly installed President, Kenneth Zebrowski. Zebrowski […]
Rockland County was full of tight races the evening of November 5th. County Court Judge has gone to Democrat David M. Ascher, with a 3.8% lead. Ascher faced the race against fellow Democrat Djinsad Desir. Orangetown Town Council voted in Republican Daniel W. Sullivan with a 5.4% lead. The Clarkstown Ward 1 Town Council voted […]
Congressman Mike Lawler (R, Pearl River) has defeated former Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones in the 17th Congressional District. “Folks, tonight the Hudson Valley told Mondaire Jones to beat it,” remarked Lawler, to a cheering crowd of supports. “I can’t thank each and every one of you enough for everything you’ve done to make this happen,” […]