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Thruway to begin construction on new bridge linking Cuomo bridge path and Lyndhurst
The Thruway Authority announced Monday it would begin construction in Tarrytown on May 29 on a bridge lengthening the pedestrian path of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to other Tarrytown attractions, including the Lyndhurst Mansion, the Old Croton Aqueduct trail and the RiverWalk, in time for the summer season.
New, Expanded Programs Part of Mt. Pleasant’s $79.7M School Budget
For many school districts, the 2024 budget season was a challenging one, with inflation putting pressure on spending plans constrained by the tax cap and uncertainty over state aid. Despite the hurdles, the Mount Pleasant School District sends its $79.7 million 2024-25 budget to voters on Tuesday that incrementally adds...
Closures, Stoppages Expected All Year On New York State Thruway
Construction on the nearly 70-year-old highway is expected to lead to lane closures, stoppages and increased fines in the Hudson Valley. Gov. Hochul announced the start of a $36.6 million pavement improvement project on the Thruway (I-87) in Orange County. New York State Thruway Repair Between Woodbury, Newburgh In Orange...
Northern Westchester CVS Incident Involving Woman Leads To Chase, 3 Arrests
Three Connecticut men were apprehended after an incident involving a woman in a CVS parking lot in New York led to a police chase and separate crashes.The chain of events began around 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 in Northern Westchester County.The North Castle Police Department received a call from a p…
As Amazon’s Hawthorne Facility Ramps Up, Neighbors are Wary
Local officials and reporters recently got a glimpse inside. Amazon’s massive delivery station in Hawthorne, which the e-commerce giant says is operating at full capacity, handling 50,000 packages a day. The April 5 tour started around 10:30 a.m. on a Friday — a quiet time at the 150,000-square-foot facility...
Congratulations to the April 2024 River Journal Pet of the Month
Remy, the three-year-old Chihuahua mix, found his forever home after being adopted by his loving human companion from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue. Despite his small stature, he has a big personality and is great at making you laugh at his antics. Remy would describe himself as a professional lap sitter and always on the lookout for the perfect spot to cozy up and relax.
Somers Board of Ed Candidates Weigh In at LWV Forum
SOMERS, N.Y. There was more agreement than disagreement among the four folks vying for two seats on the Somers Board of Education at a recent candidates’ forum. Co-hosted by the PTA Council and the League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester, it seemed to follow a framework set by ongoing -- and occasionally heated -- discussions in the community about topics such as the future of the high school’s International Baccalaureate, or IB, Programme.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Opening the well-attended event at the Somers Middle School were PTA co-presidents Rosalind Galino and...
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