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Interview: John Catsimatidis - WABC Radio

John Catsimatidis is the owner of Red Apple Media Group, which owns WABC Radio AM 770. He is a self-made billionaire, with ownership of grocery stores such as D'Agostino and Gristedes supermarket chains, as well as investments in energy and real estate sectors, among others. Recently, the group purchased Rockland County's only remaining AM radio station frequency, AM 1700 - formerly known as WRCR Radio. Catsimatidis is doing this as part of a larger vision for the future of AM Radio.John's book "How Far Do You Want to Go [https://www.amazon.com/How-Far-You-Want-Common-Sense-ebook/dp/B0B2MGZ3MG]" is a chronicle of his story that is rooted in humble beginnings. John was born on the Greek Island of Nisyros in 1948 and 6 months later his parents emigrated to New York City in search of a better life. They settled on 135th Street in Harlem and his father found work as a busboy and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. John is a true son of New York; he was educated in both the parochial and public school systems earning his high school diploma from Brooklyn Tech. John enrolled in New York University to study electrical engineering; going to school during the day and working in a small grocery store on nights and weekends to help his parents pay the bills. During his senior year, with just 8 credits remaining, John dropped out of NYU to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets scattered along Broadway on Manhattan’s Upper Westside. Now, four decades later the Red Apple Group has evolved into a diversified corporation that has holdings in the energy, aviation, retail and real estate sectors and over 8,000 employees, with approximately 2,000 located in New York City. John and his wife Margo Catsimatidis live on Manhattan’s Upper East side and are parents to 2 grown children; Andrea and John Jr. During this podcast, John also announced the birth of his second Grandson. John is a firm believer in giving back to the community and has been a strong supporter of the Police Athletic League for nearly 30 years. He serves on the Board of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, and over the years served in a variety of volunteer positions in the Greek Orthodox Church. . . . and is continuing to live the American Dream.

President Donald J. Trump - at Rockland Community College

Full audio of all remarks on Friday 5/22/2026, by the President of the United States. Special thanks to our livestreaming reporter on site for this event. For more news, visit https://rocklandnews.com

The Rockland News Podcast - Episode 1

Joining us in this inaugural episode of our video podcast series, is Beth Cefalu, Executive Communications Director for the County of Rockland, and John Lyon, Chief of Staff for the County of Rockland. Topics: * Rockland County's Comprehensive Plan - Update! * 8% Pop. Increase, 4% Housing Increase. We discuss. * Workforce Development and Housing update. * The upcoming Global Rhythms festivals this summer! * Transportation studies in Rockland this year... * and discussion about platforms for local podcasting. Thanks for joining us on this inaugural episode of the Rockland News podcast. Special thanks to our loyal sponsors: * Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠ [https://yaboofence.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.danapestcontrol.com/] * EZ Temp - Hackensack NJ [https://eztemp.net/] * Fiesta Acapulco⁠⁠⁠, Stony Point NY [https://www.fiestaacapulcony.com/] * ⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi, New City NY [https://www.kobenewcity.com/] – Jazz music lounge, music on Wednesdays and Saturday nights COUPON * Breakpoint Bowling [https://breakpointbowl.com/] - with their new entertainment complex! Laser tag, arcade, games, restaurant, and of course...bowling! Lots of lights. Come check us out. * Holeshot Bagels [https://www.holeshotbagels.com/] - Haverstraw NY 9W COUPON * UPS Store in West Haverstraw [https://locations.theupsstore.com/ny/west-haverstraw/45-s-route-9w?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Listings] * ⁠⁠⁠Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy [https://ivyrehab.com/physical-therapy-location/west-haverstraw-ny/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-business] | West Haverstraw NY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ * Stony Point Massage [https://stonypointmassage.com/] - Kimyo Matthews, Education: Sun Institute, New Jersey School of Integrative Health * Susan Bova [https://susanbovarealtor.com/], Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠ * 99Signs [https://99signs.com/] - For all digital, billboard & portable sign needs * ⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint [https://cleanspacemmc.us/]/Mgt. Company⁠⁠⁠ Coming soon: Rockland Music Fest 12 - This summer! Learn more about our 2025 festival, here [https://rocklandmusicfest.com/]. Rockland News: No paywall, no paper. Just the facts.

Interview: Joe Baratta, Joseph Baratta Company Realty

Joe Baratta is the owner of one of the largest Real Estate brokerages in the Hudson Valley of NY, Joseph Baratta and Company Realty [https://www.josephbarattaandcompany.com/]. In this episode, Joe discusses the current market conditions of residential real estate in 2026. Special thanks to our sponsors: * ⁠NY Boulders Baseball Team!⁠ [https://nyboulders.com] * ⁠Work Smart NY - Business Bootcamp⁠ [https://worksmartny.com] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://yaboofence.com] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://danapestcontrol.com] * ⁠EZ Temp - Hackensack NJ⁠ [https://eztemp.net] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi – w/ Jazz music lounge⁠ [https://kobenewcity.com] * ⁠Holeshot Bagels - Haverstraw NY 9W⁠ [https://www.holeshotbagels.com/] * ⁠Susan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://susanbovarealtor.com/] * ⁠99Signs - Digital, billboard, banners, lawn signs⁠ [https://99signs.com] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠FZ Perfection⁠⁠⁠ Auto Body Repair, Congers NY⁠ [https://fzperfection.com] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint/Mgt Company⁠⁠⁠ [https://cleanspacemmc.us]

OK ROCKLAND! w/ Mike & Tom

Our 2nd episode of OK ROCKLAND!, a Friday afternoon show that's geared toward checking out and talking about all the things in Rockland that are more than just...OK! Our guest today is...Alan. He's a snowbird from Rockland that is heading back up here from South Carolina. Special thanks to our sponsors: * NY Boulders Baseball Team! [https://nyboulders.com] * Work Smart NY - Business Bootcamp [https://worksmartny.com] * ⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠ [https://yaboofence.com] * ⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠ [https://danapestcontrol.com] * EZ Temp - Hackensack NJ [https://eztemp.net] * ⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi – w/ Jazz music lounge [https://kobenewcity.com] * Holeshot Bagels - Haverstraw NY 9W [https://www.holeshotbagels.com/] * Susan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠ [https://susanbovarealtor.com/] * 99Signs - Digital, billboard, banners, lawn signs [https://99signs.com] * ⁠⁠⁠FZ Perfection⁠⁠⁠ Auto Body Repair, Congers NY [https://fzperfection.com] * ⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint/Mgt Company⁠⁠⁠ [https://cleanspacemmc.us]