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Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus
Rockland County Launches Free TOR Ferry Weekend Connection Bus Weekend travelers will now have the opportunity to take a TOR ferry connection bus beginning this weekend to explore different parts of the Hudson Valley and New York City, free of charge. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Department of Public Transportation said that the service will begin on Saturday, July 6, and run through Nov. 10. The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining weekend ferry, enabling them to travel beyond the Ferry Landing via public transit, officials said. The …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland
Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland A free weekend shuttle bus servicing a popular pedestrian and cycling path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge between Westchester and Rockland counties is set to resume operation. The Hudson Link free weekend shuttle bus for the shared-use path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge will restart service on Saturday, May 25, and continue each weekend through Sunday, Oct. 27, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, May 24.  The buses will run every 20 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. and allow easy access to both sides of the path, which countless pedestrians and cyclists use. Stops …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge
Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge Supporters of President Donald Trump were out in full force over the weekend, with caravans of vehicles draped with banners supporting the president stopping traffic on various busy roadways, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge. At approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, the supporters were caught on camera blocking traffic on the bridge, as Trump supporters blocked other vehicles from passing as they waved flags days before Election Day. Videos taken by motorists showed the president’s backers parked in the middle of the westbound lanes of the bridge. Several supporters got out of their v…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In Palisades Center Mall Two-Vehicle Crash A woman who was killed during a two-vehicle crash at the Palisades Center mall has been identified. Diane E Brothers, 66, of Fredricksburg, Virginia, was killed around 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, on Palisades Center Drive at the mall in West Nyack, said Clarkstown Police Department spokesman Officer Norman Peters. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, Peters said. Additional details regarding the crash were not released. The fatal crash closed several roadways, in addition to the BJ's store to allow for an investigation.

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall
New Restaurant, Blu Alehouse, To Open Soon At Palisades Center Mall Guests visiting the Palisades Center Mall will soon have one more dining option to choose from - Blu Alehouse. Blu Alehouse is nearing the final steps of the construction process to bring a new location to Palisades Center. With a tasteful atmosphere that combines classic American dining with traditional and upscale sports bar ambiance, the establishment intends to serve as a “family restaurant by day and an unforgettable nightlife experience after dark.” With more than 40 beers on tap that will rotate weekly, numerous screens to tune into the latest sports events and a scratch kitchen offe…

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by Valerie Musson
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Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says
Parents Will Be Held Accountable If They Violate Rockland State Of Emergency, County Exec Says Under Rockland County's new state of emergency addressing the "measles outbreak,"  parents could face a misdemeanor charge and be fined if their unvaccinated child violates the declaration. Under the countywide state of emergency, which went into effect on Wednesday, March 27, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they receive the MMR vaccination. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says that although police will not be stopping people asking…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland
Fashion Retailer Charlotte Russe To Close Stores In Westchester, Rockland Another traditional brick-and-mortar retailer will soon be shuttering its doors in the Hudson Valley. Charlotte Russe Holding Corp., which operates Charlotte Russe, a fashion brand for females filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend, impacted local stores. The company announced that it is planning to close 94 stores, including locations at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights and Rockland Plaza on Route 59 in Nanuet. The stores at the Galleria Mall in White Plains and Palisades Center in West Nyack were not on the initial list of locations closing. Charlotte Ru…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Palisades Center Looks Back At 20th Anniversary Celebrations The Palisades Center, the four-story shopping center and entertainment destination in Clarkstown, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The center originally opened for business on March 4, 1998. Ever since, it has served as an area staple, attracting visitors from around the globe. The center attracts about 24 million visitors per year and features upwards of 225 different shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Anniversary celebrations included a Lunar New Year cultural event, a “Noiseless” dance party and a circus, just to name a few. "Congratulations and best wishes to (Pali…

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by Valerie Musson
News
MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times' MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times'
MTA Plans New Rate Hike, Citing 'Very Difficult Economic Times' Travelers can expect a hike in prices as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposes a rise in fares and tolls for the coming year to cover rising expenses. Citing projected declines in revenues and increases in cost for providing services, the MTA announced that it will require “fare and toll adjustment and new sustainable revenue sources in order to avert significant service cuts and layoffs.” “In the face of very difficult economic times, we’re aggressively pursuing cost savings and identifying efficiencies while we work hard to create the renewed and modernized public transportat…

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by Zak Failla