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$9M Pavement Project Begins On I-87 Stretch $9M Pavement Project Begins On I-87 Stretch
$9M Pavement Project Begins On I-87 Stretch The New York State Thruway Authority has announced the start of a $9.7 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway (I-87) spanning Orange and Ulster counties.  The work will cover nearly eight miles between interchange 17 in Orange County in the city of Newburgh to Ulster County in the town of Plattekill.  “This project will help ensure a smoother ride for the tens of thousands of motorists who travel this section of Thruway each day,” Thruway Authority Interim Executive Director Frank G. Hoare said. “It is part of our ongoing commitment to improve the drivi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway
Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Temporary lane closures have been scheduled in both directions on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester in the coming weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that the parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95 North/New Haven) in Pelham and exit 15 (Cross County Parkway/George Washington Bridge) in New Rochelle during the next two weeks. According to the NYSDOT, closures, weather permitting are planned for: North and southbound lanes beginning at midnight on Saturday, June 5, with lanes reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 7; Southbound lanes begin…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection
Month-Long Construction Set To Start On Busy Dutchess Intersection Motorists will want to take note that construction is set to begin to improve the intersection of Bruzgul Road/Wingdale Mountain Road and Clove Valley Road/Clove Road in the Town of Union Vale on Monday, July 15. The project is designed to improve traffic safety and sight distance with a redesigned intersection. Occasional traffic delays should be anticipated during the project, which is expected to be complete by mid- to late-August.  “This project is among the $25 million we are investing in various bridge and highway projects this year, improving the safety and reliability for all tho…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal
Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal Commuters and travelers at Grand Central Terminal are moving on up, with the grand opening of two elevators that introduce a “mix of practical innovation and architectural style.” In recent weeks, the MTA announced that two new elevators at Grand Central were open for business, improving access to the Terminal as part of the organization’s “Way Ahead Strategic Plan.” The “Way Ahead Plan” is designed to improve the customer experience at Grand Central, the MTA said. They are restructuring custodial forces to increase productivity, allowing them to increase the number of workers at high-traff…

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by Zak Failla
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NYSDOT Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill NYSDOT Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill
Nysdot Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill A multi-million dollar project to improve safety at a busy Dutchess County intersection has been completed. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that crews have completed a $2.9 million project to reduce congestion and enhance safety at the intersection of Route 376 and Robinson Lane/Lake Walton Road in East Fishkill. The improvements include additional turning lanes and a new traffic signal with left-turn phasing. Acting NYSDOT Commissioner Paul Karas said the now-completed project was designed to “improve traffic flow through one of East Fishkill’s busiest areas and i…

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by Zak Failla