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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
Lifestyle
Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Westchester Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Westchester
Officials Take Step Toward Bike Path Between North, South Country Trail, New TZB In Westchester Town officials have applied for a grant that would help fund efforts toward creating a bicycle and pedestrian path between the North and South County Trail and the new Tappan Zee Bridge in Westchester.  The application was submitted to New York State officials by the town of Greenburgh, which detailed the proposed path in an announcement on Thursday, Feb. 29.  According to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the proposed bicycle and pedestrian path would run along Route 119 from the South/North County Trailway to the new Tappan Zee Bridge. If the grant is approved and the path is eventua…

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by Ben Crnic
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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…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
One Killed In Crash Between Minivan, Bicycle In Hudson Valley One Killed In Crash Between Minivan, Bicycle In Hudson Valley
One Killed In Crash Between Minivan, Bicycle In Hudson Valley One person was killed in a crash between a minivan and a bicycle in the Hudson Valley. It happened around 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in Orange County in the town of Minisink. The bicyclist was traveling south on Lower Road approaching the intersection of State Line Road at the time of the crash, state police said. The cyclist failed to stop at the stop sign on Lower Road and struck the front passenger side of a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country was traveling west on State Line Road, according to state police. The operator of the vehicle stopped and immediately ran to the cyclist, said …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move?
Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? With New Yorkers now enjoying the 3.6-mile shared bicycle-pedestrian path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, some are questioning whether cyclists and walkers can safely share the space. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner - a noted cycling enthusiast - launched a survey asking whether there should be specific schedules for pedestrians and bicyclists after receiving questions about the safety of the 12-foot wide path. The path extends from the bridge's Westchester landing in Tarrytown to the Rockland Landing in South Nyack. It takes approximately 80 minutes to walk the length of the pathway, …

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by Zak Failla
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Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area
Deer Hits Bicyclist During Popular Road Race In Area A woman suffered a broken arm and leg after being hit by a deer while participating in a popular road race in the area. Caroline Lepage, 48, of Quebec, was hit about 10 a.m., Sunday, May 19, while riding her bike northbound during the annual Gran Fondo Race on Route 9W near Boulderberg Road in Tomkins Cove, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas. "The deer ran from her left and struck her broadside on her left side," Hylas said.  Police found her in a semi-conscious state and knew of the deer because of a witness who lives in the area and observed the impact, he added. &n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Are Back In Westchester April showers bring May flowers. And the return of Bicycle Sundays to Westchester. The Westchester Parks Foundation and Westchester County Parks announced that Bicycle Sundays will begin on Sunday, May 5, when a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed for cyclists. Each year since 1974, more than 60,000 participants have biked, walked and jogged on a 13.1-mile loop of the parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. The roadway will be closed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for several weeks in May, June and September. No Bicycle Sundays are offered in July or August. Bicycle Sundays …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path
Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path The governor's office has released a new animation video of the upcoming 3.1-mile bicycle and walking path that will provide recreational access on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The 1 minute, 25-second video gives viewers a glance at what to expect at the six themed overlooks where walkers, bike riders and runners can take a break and enjoy the view. The shared path, which will be one of the longest of its kind in the nation, will for the first time provide a dedicated crossing for cyclists and pedestrians between Rockland and Westchester counties across the Hudson River.  "When this sce…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet
Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet As the weather warms and roads are cleared of sand and salt, biking offers a healthy and fun way to take in the spring season. However, before riding down the block or around town, it's important to always put on a helmet. “Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash, but only 18 percent of bicyclists wear them,” said Angela Katz, trauma injury prevention and outreach coordinator at WMCHealth. Ensuring that children wear helmets correctly and consistently starts with parents wearing them, said Katz. “Be a role model for your children.” Look for helmets…

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