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Report: Cuomo Offered Contractor Incentives To Get New TZB Second Span Opened Before Primary Report: Cuomo Offered Contractor Incentives To Get New TZB Second Span Opened Before Primary
Report: Cuomo Offered Contractor Incentives To Get New TZB Second Span Opened Before Primary On the day slated for the second try at opening the eastbound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration is being accused of offering the contractor enticements to make sure the opening took place before Thursday's Democratic primary, according to the New York Times. According to an internal document obtained by the New York Times, the enticements included the possibility of covering extra costs and reducing the bridge constructor's responsibility for any potential traffic accidents, said the Times. First slated to open on late Friday, into early Saturday, the gov…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year
Walkway Race Series In Hudson Valley Canceled For This Year To the dismay of many, the Walkway Over the Hudson nonprofit organization and Dutchess Tourism, Inc. announced they have canceled the 2018 Walkway Race Series originally slated for Saturday, June 9.  The organizations said race partners were up against a number of scheduling and logistics difficulties that impacted this year’s race planning and execution. Trying to put a good face on the blow, officials said that despite the cancellation of the race founded nine years ago to bring visitors to the area, there were still "many exciting programs and events during 2018 that will help Dutch…

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by Kathy Reakes