Rockland County
GUEST VIEWPOINT: ‘Live, Work, And Play’ Zoning is a Holistic Approach That Integrates Residential, Commercial, and Recreational Spaces
“Live, work, and play” zoning is a holistic approach that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within close proximity, fostering more sustainable and vibrant communities.
Rockland County Unveils $13.5 Million in Housing Action Loan Opportunity Awards
The HALO fund provides direct loans to borrowers in support of the creation or preservation of housing that is attainable to the average Rockland resident.
Nazario Appointed New Director of Economic Development &Tourism for Rockland County
Nazario accepted the role following her position as Director of Community Relations for Rockland County, which oversaw the allocation of $63 million in American Rescue Plan Act federal funds.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Reaches Critical Juncture: Leaders Must Address Weaknesses in Infrastructure, Plan for Climate Change
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.
Rockland County Warns Residents of Crooked Home Improvement Contractors
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
HGAR Recognizes Rockland County with Program Featuring Political, Business Leaders and Association Update
The program offered the latest home sales data and trends for Rockland County, updates on the NAR Commission settlement, and perspectives on topical business and political issues.
Rockland County Housing Loan Fund Now Accepting Applications
Rockland County designated $13.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the initiative, which the county intends to commit by the end of this year.
Rockland County Schedules Section 8 Voucher Lotteries
There are six separate lotteries which will be conducted simultaneously and will result in six separate lists.
Once Growing Acorda Therapeutics Files for Bankruptcy; Will Close HQ in Rockland by June
The bankruptcy and expected sale of the company will be the close of what was back in 2011 a major success story for Westchester County.
Guest Viewpoint: Raising the Alarm: Crumbling Infrastructure Undermines Vitality of Rockland County, Hudson Valley
The roads in these counties, veins that should support the flow of suburban life, are often clogged and crumbling.
Guest Viewpoint: Office of Buildings & Codes Two Years Later
Allowing landlords to get by without building permits and Certificates of Occupancy or building at substandard levels places, residents, business owners, merchants and first responders at risk.
GUEST COLUMN: Rockland County: Warehouses or Bust? Building a Brighter Future Beyond Big Boxes
The solution to diversifying commercial development lies not in rejecting progress, but in embracing a more nuanced approach. We need a development ecosystem that sings a richer melody, with diverse notes of retail, office spaces, and light industry harmonizing in a dynamic symphony.