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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…
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
Body Recovered After Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge A body was recovered after a person jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Friday, May 17. The body of the victim was recovered from the Hudson River near Stony Point, according to Trooper A.J. Hicks of the New York State Police. The identity of the person has not yet been released. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The bridge carries Route 6/202 over the river between Orange County and Northern Westchester. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
49-Year-Old Dies After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge 49-Year-Old Dies After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge
49-Year-Old Dies After Jumping From Bear Mountain Bridge This story has been updated. A 49-year-old has died after jumping from the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 7:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11 in Stony Point, said Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police. An investigation revealed that the Englewood, New Jersey man drove to the bridge and walked up the south side where he jumped, Nevel said. Nevel said his body was recovered around 9:30 p.m. by the Westchester County Police Marine Unit. The man's name has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…
Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
Man Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge The body of a man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge has not been recovered. The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m., Friday, Nov. 24 closest to the Rockland County side. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, the man left his vehicle and walked up the bridge and jumped. Westchester County Marine Patrol responded along with the State Police Marine Unit to search for the victim. Hicks said the man's body has not been recovered as of Monday, Nov. 27. The man has not been identified. This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge
Man Jumps To Death From Bear Mountain Bridge A 48-year-old man jumped to his death from a Hudson Valley bridge. The incident took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Bear Mountain Bridge near in the town of Cortlandt in Northern Westchester County. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, New Jersey resident Aleksey P. Mikhaylov, of Northvale, was located and pronounced dead at the scene.   No signs of foul play were discovered at this time, Hicks said. The Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene for the investigation.
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region New Update: At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Flooding is causing road closures and train disruptions as a powerful storm system with heavy downpours moves through the region. Water rescues have been reported in some parts of the region. In a new update Monday morning, July 10, state police said troopers have assisted dozens of motorists and are currently doing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to ensure that there is no one left behind. In the Hudson Valley, the New York State Police is asking the pu…
Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge
Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge New York State Police have identified the person who jumped from Bear Mountain Bridge as a local teen. The incident happened at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 30. The boy, age 17, was a resident of Cortlandt Manor, said state police. His body was recovered by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Earlier report: Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge State Police said there were no signs of foul play detected at this time. The Rockland County Medical Examiner assisted at the scene.
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge New Update: Teen ID'd As Person Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge A person has jumped from a Hudson Valley bridge and divers are working to retrieve the body. The incident took place in Rockland County around 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 30 at Bear Mountain Bridge near Stony Point, police said. Efforts are underway to retrieve the body, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Additional information was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified
Bear Mountain Bridge Fatal Jumper Identified A man who jumped to his death from Bear Mountain Bridge has been identified by state police.  The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Cortlandt around 2:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12. Trooper AJ Hicks said the troopers responded to the bridge for a report of a disabled vehicle. An investigation determined that Ronald E. Welte Jr., age 62, of Midland Park, New Jersey, left his vehicle and jumped from the bridge, Hicks said. His body was recovered by the Continental Village Fire Department, the state Medical Examiner's Office, and the state police. This investigation rema…
Rescuers Searching For Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper Rescuers Searching For Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper
Rescuers Searching For Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper A large party made of boats, drones, and police officers is searching for a person who jumped from Bear Mountain Bridge. The person was reported to have jumped from the bridge near the Rockland County side around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. A search was initiated using boats, drones, and police officers and is ongoing as of Monday, Sept. 19, New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel said. This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates. 
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…