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Another Westchester Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements Another Westchester Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements
Another Westchester Train Station Gets New Elevator, Accessibility Improvements A Metro-North station in Westchester has received a new elevator in addition to several other upgrades intended to improve access, parking, and amenities, officials announced.  In an announcement on Thursday, Jan. 11, MTA officials announced the opening of a second elevator at the Scarsdale Metro-North Train Station.  The new elevator is located in an enclosed tower that serves the Grand Central Station-bound platform.  Additionally, the overpass at the station was raised seven inches to give more vertical clearance for Metro-North trains. Other enhancements added to the sta…

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Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley A series of planned improvements to a substation in the Hudson Valley is expected to reduce the number and severity of power outages in the area, officials said.  The upgrades will be coming to the Dingle Ridge substation located in the Putnam County village of Brewster and are meant to increase reliability and capacity for customers in the region, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9.  The project, which began in September 2022 and is planned to be completed by June 2024, will increase reliable energy service for more than 700 cu…

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Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations
Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North Railroad has announced a series of parking lot upgrades at three Hudson Valley stations. MTA said upgrades will be made at the stations in Putnam County -- in Cold Spring -- and Dutchess County -- in Beacon, and New Hamburg -- in August and September. MTA said temporary closures and parking restrictions will be necessary as work is underway to create better drainage and install new pavement and pavement markings. The Cold Spring parking lot will be closed for about a week beginning Monday, Aug. 16 while crews work on the area. MTA said the lot will be repaved with new asphalt. …

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by Nicole Valinote