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Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact
Harmful Algae Bloom Reported In Long Stretch Of Hudson River: Residents Warned to Avoid Contact A long section of the Hudson River is experiencing a harmful algae bloom, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid contact with the toxins. According to a public notice issued this week by the Town of Poughkeepsie, the bloom stretches from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge as far south as Garrison and West Point.  The bloom also appears to be affecting tidal portions of tributaries. Officials cautioned that HABs can produce dangerous toxins posing risks to people, pets, and wildlife through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Reported symptoms of exposure include…

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by Ben Crnic
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Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M
Railroad Tycoon’s Former Hudson Valley Estate Carriage House Hits Market For $2M Hudson Valley railroad history buffs, here's your chance at living in the estate of a former train tycoon.  A Putnam County carriage-style home that once belonged to a 19th-century railroad magnate’s estate located in Garrison at 16 Fox Hollow Ln. is now on the market in for just over $2 million.  According to its Houlihan Lawrence listing, the 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on 5.1 acres and offers 4,464 square feet of meticulously renovated living space.   The home was originally part of the estate of Samuel Sloan, the prominent railroad executive known for directin…

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by Ben Crnic
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Company In Region Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Company In Region Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win
Company In Region Hits Jackpot with $7 Million Cash4Life Win Consultant Jidderbug, a Putnam County-based liability company, has struck it rich, claiming a life-changing $1,000-a-day-for-life top prize in the Cash4Life lottery game. New York Lottery officials said the company, located in Garrison, clinched the Cash4Life game's grand prize in the Sunday, August 18 drawing. The win guarantees a minimum payout of $7 million, but lottery officials said the company opted for a lump sum and received $4,557,000. The winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less in Orange County in Newburgh, sparking curiosity about whether the prize would be shared among em…

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by Kathy Reakes