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Amusement Park Scare In Hudson Valley: Ride Spins Backwards Amusement Park Scare In Hudson Valley: Ride Spins Backwards
Amusement Park Scare In Hudson Valley: Ride Spins Backwards Guests at a popular amusement park in the Hudson Valley got an unexpected scare when a ride wouldn't stop spinning. It happened this week in Westchester at Rye Playland, according to a report by ABC New York. The Music Express ride, which was carrying children and adults, spun backwards for as long as 10 minutes on Sunday, July 23, according to video obtained by Eyewitness News. The report said an emergency stop attempt was unsuccessful before power was disconnected. No injuries were reported. The ride has been out of service since. Click here to read the ABC 7 report.

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season COVID-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season
Covid-19: Playland Will Stay Closed For Rest Of 2020 Season The gates at Rye Playland will stay closed for the rest of the 2020 season due to the ongoing health concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Officials in Westchester announced the amusement park will stay closed for the rest of the season due to the virus after spending months looking for ways to safely reopen amid the pandemic. Ideas to safely reopen Playland included sanitizing rides in between each rider while maintaining social distancing and wearing face coverings. It was originally scheduled to reopen in May before the pandemic struck. Playland Beach will remain…

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by Zak Failla