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Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle
Time To Pump Iron: New Gym Opens In New Rochelle Those hoping to get into shape in time for summer may want to check out an all-new gym that just opened in Westchester.  LA Fitness, located in New Rochelle at 75 Nardozzi Pl., is now open to members looking to improve their health, Simone Development Companies and G&S Investors announced on Monday, May 8.  The more than 36,000-square-foot gym, located near both Interstate 95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, features amenities like a 25-yard three-lane lap pool, a whirlpool spa, locker rooms with both showers and saunas, a group exercise studio, and even an indoor c…
Doggie Paddle: NY Army Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs Doggie Paddle: NY Army Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs
Doggie Paddle: NY Army Veteran Kayaking, Biking 4K Miles Fundraising For Service Dogs An Army veteran from New York is going the distance - 4,000 miles to be exact - to help his fellow veterans in need of service dogs. Saratoga County native Jimmy Thomas, age 61, of Ballston Spa, is currently kayaking from the town of Glenville all the way to Key West, Florida. He then plans to bicycle back to upstate New York. The arduous journey is all part of a fundraiser called Doggie Paddle for Veterans, a partnership with the Glenville Rotary that seeks “to get our country's attention to help our American veterans find a better tomorrow with a service dog,” reads the fundraiser’s webs…
COVID-19: State-Run Campgrounds, Cabins, Cottages Closed COVID-19: State-Run Campgrounds, Cabins, Cottages Closed
Covid-19: State-Run Campgrounds, Cabins, Cottages Closed The spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has now hit some of New York’s most-popular recreation hubs. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced over the weekend that all state-operated campgrounds, cabins, and cottages will be closed to overnight visitation through at least Thursday, April 30. Come April 30, officials will reassess the situation and determine if the closures should be extended further, pending the spread of the virus. All reservations for the 2020 season have also been suspended until further notice. Those who already have made reservations wil…