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The Rockland Roundtable

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Rockland Roundtable is the County of Rockland’s official podcast, bringing residents inside local government through engaging, informative conversations about the issues that matter most to our community. Hosts Jenna Nazario , Director of the Rockland County Department of Economic Development & Tourism, and Beth Cefalu , Strategic Communications Director for Rockland County, break down how county government works while taking a closer look at timely topics, initiatives, and challenges shaping Rockland today. From understanding government operations and jurisdictions to deep dives on trending c...

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Episode #8 - Rockland Responds 08.07.2026 21:42

The County of Rockland answers the top questions/comments submitted by Rockland residents. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: https://www.rocklandforwardny.com/the-rockland-roundtable-newsletter/community-corner/

Episode #7 - Business Driving Rockland 24.06.2026 37:42

In this episode, hosts Economic Development & Tourism Director Jenna Nazario & Strategic Communications Director Beth Cefalu sit down with Rockland Business Association CEO Jeffrey Greenberg and President Ken Zebrowski about how business drives Rockland. Learn more or contact the RBA here: https://rocklandbusiness.org/ Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: htt...

Episode #6 - Big Business. Big Impact. 10.06.2026 33:46

In this episode, hosts Economic Development & Tourism Director Jenna Nazario & Strategic Communications Director Beth Cefalu sit down with the Rockland County Industrial Development Agency's Executive Director Steve Porath and Director of Operations Heidi Vandiver about the big impact that comes with big business. To learn more or contact the IDA: https://rocklandida.com/ Have a question...

Episode #5 - How Growth Pays Off 20.05.2026 26:26

Learn how economic development, tourism, and film production bring real financial benefits to Rockland residents and businesses — from job creation to offsetting local costs through new revenue. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: https://www.rocklandforwardny.com/the-rockland-roundtable-newsletter/community-corner/

Episode #4 - Traffic, Transit, & Tomorrow 06.05.2026 34:51

In this episode, hosts Economic Development & Tourism Director Jenna Nazario & Strategic Communications Director Beth Cefalu sit down the County's Planning & Transportation Department Acting Director Doug Schuetz and Senior Public Information Specialist Susan Meyer about the departments functions and what residents can look forward to. -- Have a question you'd like answered on the pod...

Episode #3 - Rockland's Natural Treasures 22.04.2026 32:55

In this episode, hosts Economic Development & Tourism Director Jenna Nazario & Strategic Communications Director Beth Cefalu sit down with the County's Division of Environmental Resources Coordinator Kevin McGuinness and Park Operations Manager Scott Flanagan about Rockland's Natural Resources including County parks, Open Space purchases, and what residents can look forward to. Have a qu...

Episode #2 - Building VS Barriers 08.04.2026 45:19

In this episode, hosts Economic Development & Tourism Director Jenna Nazario & Strategic Communications Director Beth Cefalu sit down with Chief of Staff John Lyon & Community Development Director Alex Obremski about the housing challenges in Rockland & some of the misconceptions surrounding development. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: https://w...

Episode #1 - Introduction to Rockland County Roundtable Podcast 25.03.2026 35:00

In the debut episode, hosts Jenna Nazario and Beth Cefalu introduce Rockland Roundtable, sharing why the podcast was created and what listeners can expect as we bring you inside Rockland County government. Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Submit it here: https://www.rocklandforwardny.com/the-rockland-roundtable-newsletter/community-corner/