Monsey, NY
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Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Palisades Center Mall Celebrates 20th Anniversary Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8:p.m.  Since the shopping center's official opening on March 4, 1998, Palisades Center has been a destination for Hudson Valley residents and travelers alike, attracting 24 million guests each year. That ranks Palisades Center among the top ten most visited malls in America. Palisades Center is a four-level shopping center with more than 200 stores, 15 restaurants, a bowling alley, ice rink, the world's tallest indoor ropes course, comedy club, and more.  “We are thrilled to celebrate twe…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
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Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year
Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year To the dismay of many, the Walkway Over the Hudson nonprofit organization and Dutchess Tourism, Inc. announced they have canceled the 2018 Walkway Race Series originally slated for Saturday, June 9.  The organizations said race partners were up against a number of scheduling and logistics difficulties that impacted this year’s race planning and execution. Trying to put a good face on the blow, officials said that despite the cancellation of the race founded nine years ago to bring visitors to the area, there were still "many exciting programs and events during 2018 that will help Dutch…

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
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This Rockland Town Has The County's Lowest Jobless Rate This Rockland Town Has The County's Lowest Jobless Rate This Rockland Town Has The County's Lowest Jobless Rate
This Rockland Town Has The County's Lowest Jobless Rate If you live in Rockland County and just happen to reside in Ramapo, then chances are you have a job, according to the New York State Department of Labor. A recent study by the department showed Ramapo had the lowest rate of unemployment at 3.6 percent in the county, said Supervisor Michael Specht. “This data reflects the Ramapo Town Board’s commitment to stimulating economic growth by maintaining a business-friendly environment," said Specht. The study showed that a combination of location, exemplary government services, workforce availability, award-winning schools and plenty of cultu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Armonk, NY
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New $1.2 Billion Casino In Hudson Valley Opens To Public New $1.2 Billion Casino In Hudson Valley Opens To Public New $1.2 Billion Casino In Hudson Valley Opens To Public
New $1.2 Billion Casino In Hudson Valley Opens To Public Resorts World Catskills celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday, Feb. 8 by opening its casino doors several weeks ahead of schedule.  The luxury casino resort -- which cost $1.2 billion to build -- marked the occasion by welcoming thousands of guests to the gaming floor which included a private ribbon-cutting celebration. Its website can be accessed by clicking here, calls the New York's newest casino resort "Wonderfully Out of Place." Resorts World Catskills’ 100,000-square-foot casino floor features over 2,150 high-tech slots and 112 live table games, including Blackjack…

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by Jon Craig
New City, NY
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Day Delivers 'Message Of Promise' During 5th Annual State Of County Speech Day Delivers 'Message Of Promise' During 5th Annual State Of County Speech Day Delivers 'Message Of Promise' During 5th Annual State Of County Speech
Day Delivers 'Message Of Promise' During 5th Annual State Of County Speech County Executive Ed Day outlined his vision for the future of Rockland County in his fifth annual State of the County message on Tuesday night, the first during his second term as County Executive. “What we have accomplished in 4 years is nothing short of miraculous,” said Day. “Our fiscal discipline has set the stage for our renaissance - a renaissance that is well underway. A renaissance that will be furthered by the actions we take in 2018, actions that we take together.” After outlining accomplishments from his first 4 years in office, Day spoke about the need for the county to join tog…

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by Jon Craig
Bridgeport, CT
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Malloy: Trump Admin Should Exempt Connecticut From Offshore Drilling Malloy: Trump Admin Should Exempt Connecticut From Offshore Drilling Malloy: Trump Admin Should Exempt Connecticut From Offshore Drilling
Malloy: Trump Admin Should Exempt Connecticut From Offshore Drilling FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy joined a group of other governors on the east coast this week in opposing the expansion of offshore drilling in the Atlantic Ocean proposed by the Trump administration. Trump administration officials announced earlier in January that it would open up offshore drilling for all United States coastal waters. Malloy, along with the governors of Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island and Virginia, wrote a letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke of the U.S. Department of the Interior, expressing their joint opposition to o…

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by Casey Donahue
Newburgh, NY
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Financing Round Secured For Nevele Project Financing Round Secured For Nevele Project Financing Round Secured For Nevele Project
Financing Round Secured For Nevele Project The first round of financing has reportedly been completed for the historic Nevele Grand Resort, which was auctioned off last month. The Nevele Resort and ProSport Campus has successfully completed its first round of funding, according to a statement released by the Asia Pacific Investment House out of Singapore, which is the chief financier of the proposed $318 million development at the prominent location. Mortgage lender iStar took back the property for $3.5 million after being the only bidder at an auction for the land that was held last month. It had initially been put up for sale last…

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by Zak Failla