About Robert B. Cohen
Lived 1925 – 2012 (aged 86). Robert B. Cohen was an American basketball player and businessperson, known for Hudson News.
Robert Benjamin Cohen (May 26, 1925 – February 1, 2012) was an American businessman and founder of Hudson News, a chain of Newsstands and stores located primarily in American airports and train stations. Cohen grew the Hudson News into the world's largest airport newsstand retailer from a single location he opened in LaGuardia Airport in 1987. Most are located in transportation hubs, including a 1,000-square-foot store in Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. A memorial service was held at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey, where he and his family were longtime residents.
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Who was Robert B. Cohen?
businessperson (1925–2012)
When was Robert B. Cohen born?
Robert B. Cohen was born on 26 May 1925 in Bayonne.
When did Robert B. Cohen die?
Robert B. Cohen died on 1 February 2012 in Palm Beach.
What was Robert B. Cohen's occupation?
Robert B. Cohen was a basketball player and businessperson.
What was Robert B. Cohen known for?
Robert B. Cohen was known for Hudson News.
What nationality was Robert B. Cohen?
Robert B. Cohen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert B. Cohen. https://biography.guide/robert-b-cohen/
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