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'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize 'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize
'I'm Still Trying To Process It All': NY Woman Claims $1M Lottery Prize A New York woman has claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Bonnie Snell claimed the top prize from the New York Lottery's Treasure Hunt scratch-off game, the lottery reported on Thursday, Feb. 17. Snell is a resident of Fort Plain, a village in Montgomery County that's about 35 miles from Utica.  “I’m still trying to process it all,” Snell told NY Lottery after claiming her prize. She received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $546,840 after required withholdings. The ticket was purchased at Q’s Mart, which is located at 1 East Main St. in Nelliston, NY Lottery…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates A Hudson Valley community still has the lowest vaccination rate in New York as the state looks to hit a 70 percent benchmark to lift most restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsey in Rockland County continues to lag behind the rest of the state, with a 17.8 percent vaccination rate as the state begins targeting the zip codes where there has been the most resistance to taking the vaccine. Last week, Monsey's vaccination rate sat at 17.6 percent. Other Hudson Valley municipalities among the 25 fewest vaccinated in New York include Monroe at 29.3 percent and Spring Valley…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates COVID-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley ZIP Codes Have Lowest Vaccination Rates A Hudson Valley community has the lowest vaccination rate in New York as the state looks to hit a 70 percent benchmark to lift most restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsey in Rockland County is lagging behind the rest of the state, with a 17.6 percent vaccination rate as the state begins targeting the zip codes where there has been the most resistance to taking the vaccine. Other Hudson Valley municipalities among the 25 fewest vaccinated in New York include Monroe at 27.4 percent and Spring Valley at 28.6 percent. Related story - COVID-19: NY Close To Seeing Virtua…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says COVID-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says
Covid-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans With the academic year fast approaching, some New York school districts still have not submitted their reopening plans for in-person learning during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Before reopening, all 749 school districts in New York had to submit their reopening plan that includes guidance on how they plan to handle potential remote learning, testing, and contact tracing for teachers and students. However, as of Monday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Former Trooper In Area Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash Former Trooper In Area Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash
Former Trooper In Area Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash A New York State Trooper who began his career at the Middletown and Liberty state police barracks was killed in a motor vehicle crash when he was rear-ended by a box truck. Trooper Jeremy J. VanNostrand, 36, was killed around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday when reporting to work at the State Police barracks in Fonda when he was involved in the crash, announced New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II.  The crash occurred while VanNostrand was stopped in the westbound lane of State Highway 5S waiting to turn into the station in his personal vehicle when he was rear-ende…

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by Kathy Reakes