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Police & Fire
Body Of Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley Recovered Body Of Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley Recovered
Body Of Man Who Jumped From Bridge In Hudson Valley Recovered The body of a man who rode his bicycle to the mid-span of a bridge in the region and jumped to his death has been recovered by divers. Original report: Man Rides Bike To Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Jumps To His Death The incident occurred in Ulster County around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in the town of Ulster. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the Connecticut State Police,  an investigation revealed that the man was riding a bicycle on the bridge before stopping mid-span and jumping. The State Police Underwater Recovery Team, Ulster Cou…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Westchester Store Is Still 'Tweeding' 57 Years & Counting Westchester Store Is Still 'Tweeding' 57 Years & Counting
Westchester Store Is Still 'Tweeding' 57 Years & Counting If you've never been to Hickory & Tweed before, you might think you've stepped into someone's home.  Shoppers to this Armonk ski and bike store will find a lone patch of grass outside of the front porch complete with a small picnic table and swing. Inside, there's an assortment of pictures hanging on the walls and countertops. Sounds cozy, right? That's precisely the point -- and one of the secrets to its 57-year-old success. Some history: Jimmy and Roberta Ross founded the store in 1961. It was once the home of a friend, but Jimmy curated it into an exclusive ski shop with equipment f…

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by James Miranda