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Bill Adding Fencing To Bridges In Region To Prevent People From Deadly Jumps Moves Forward Bill Adding Fencing To Bridges In Region To Prevent People From Deadly Jumps Moves Forward
Bill Adding Fencing To Bridges In Region To Prevent People From Deadly Jumps Moves Forward A bill aimed at stopping suicides by adding preventive fencing to five Hudson Valley bridges has passed the New York State Senate unanimously. Now, the bill introduced by State Sen. Pete Harckham (D, Mount Kisco), will move to the State Assembly, whose session ends on Friday, June 7, for consideration. The bill mandates that climb deterrent fencing be installed on all bridges under the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) jurisdiction. The five Hudson Valley bridges are: Bear Mountain Bridge. Rip Van Winkle Bridge,  Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge,  Mid-Hudson Bridge,  Newbu…

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Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Region Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Region
Tolls To Rise In Just Days On These Bridges In Region Higher toll rates are heading to several New York bridges in the region. According to the New York State Bridge Authority, as part of a four-year plan that began in 2020, the third of four rate hikes is set to take effect as of Sunday, May 1 in the Hudson Valley. The new toll rates will apply to all five spans operated by the New York State Bridge Authority: The Bear Mountain Bridge in Orange and Rockland counties; Newburgh-Beacon Bridge over the Hudson River; Mid-Hudson Bridge between Dutchess and Ulster counties; Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge north of Kingston and Rhinecliff; Rip Van Winkl…

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by Zak Failla