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Oct 16, 2023 | 
znetwork.org | Ryan Bieber |James Baratta
In the years following the approval of a citywide Green New Deal in Ithaca, New York, the idyllic college town garnered headlines for its ambitious plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030. The city had secured roughly $100 million in private funding to decarbonize the entirety of its building stock. And the list of financiers—including Goldman Sachs and Microsoft—was bound to raise some eyebrows.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
progressive.org | James Baratta |Ryan Bieber
In the years following the approval of a citywide Green New Deal in Ithaca, New York, the idyllic college town garnered headlines for its ambitious plan to become carbon-neutral by 2030. The city had secured roughly $100 million in private funding to decarbonize the entirety of its building stock. And the list of financiers—including Goldman Sachs and Microsoft—was bound to raise some eyebrows.
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Jul 27, 2023 | 
businessinsider.com | Ryan Bieber |Grant Tyler
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
businessinsider.com | Will Storey |Manuel Silva-Paulus |Ryan Bieber
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
mexicobusinesstoday.com | Will Storey |Manuel Silva-Paulus |Ryan Bieber
Millions of tons of sargassum wash up on beaches across North America every year. Exposure can lead to breathing problems, and it costs millions to clean it up. Now, one Mexican entrepreneur is building houses out of bricks made from the invasive species.
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Jul 17, 2023 | 
rivertownmagazine.com | Ryan Bieber
When Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich got her master’s in speech therapy back in 2005, she never imagined it would lead to her owning a bakery. This isn’t one of those stories about a major life event prompting a drastic change in career paths. Instead, it’s a tale of combining two lifelong passions — baking and speech pathology — into one. Reuveni-Ullrich grew up cooking in the kitchen with her mother.
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Jun 21, 2023 | 
rivertownmagazine.com | Ryan Bieber
Valley Cottage has a colorful new addition to its retail scene in the form of a Lego resale store called Brick It Again. The shop is the brainchild of Jawonio, a Rockland County-based nonprofit that works to support the independence and well-being of people with disabilities, special needs, and behavioral health challenges. Jawonio CEO Randi Rios-Castro came up with the idea when she saw her nephews playing with Legos.
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Jun 13, 2023 | 
rivertownmagazine.com | Ryan Bieber
In recent years, America’s food truck scene has exploded — and Rockland County is no exception. From classic American fare to tasty Spanish eats, these three local food trucks are serving up some of the best meals on wheels. Gracie’s Bulldog Grille Food Truck (Blauvelt)Running a business in the food industry is never easy. Opening a food truck during the pandemic is even harder. But Gracie’s Bulldog Grille is no stranger to bold moves and big flavors.
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May 28, 2023 | 
insider.com | Ryan Bieber
Last year, I won a free cruise around southern Alaska and had no idea what to expect. From day one, I saw brown bears catching salmon and humpback whales breaching just yards away. The trip gave me a deeper appreciation for nature, and if money were no object I'd go again. Insider recommends waking up with Morning Brew, a daily newsletter. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.
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May 28, 2023 | 
ca.sports.yahoo.com | Ryan Bieber
From tundra treks to close encounters with brown bears and whales, the author says his first cruise was more immersive than he expected.Ryan BieberLast year, I won a free cruise around southern Alaska and had no idea what to expect. From day one, I saw brown bears catching salmon and humpback whales breaching just yards away. The trip gave me a deeper appreciation for nature, and if money were no object I'd go again.
