Rockland could be in a world of hurt financially-speaking once the toll from the coronavirus is tallied. County Executive Ed Day says without expected revenue from sales, hotel stays and mortgage taxes, Rockland could be more than $56 million in the hole…
Day says the state budget could create giant holes in local budgets as well. Rockland Business Association CEO Al Samuels says regional economic development councils will be giving the governor information about when they think their areas could be ready to re-open for business…
Day says he’s asked Rockland’s reps in Washington to include direct financial assistance in future federal stimulus bills to help make up for budget losses due to the COVID-19 shutdown.