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$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming $25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming
$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming Bear Mountain State Park, one of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is about to undergo a $25 million rehabilitation project. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 26, that the sweeping upgrades will bring a new accessible playground, expanded picnic areas, modern public restrooms, and major infrastructure improvements to the 115-year-old park, which straddles Rockland and Orange counties.  What’s Coming Construction is expected to begin just after Labor Day 2025 and wrap by summer 2027.  One of the planned upgrades includes th…

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by Ben Crnic
Readers Choice
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park
Best Park In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Bear Mountain State Park We are thrilled to announce that Bear Mountain State Park has been named Best Park in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, this park is known for its stunning landscapes and endless outdoor adventures, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike, per its website. The park features a large play field, a merry-go-round, shaded picnic groves, and fishing access to both the lake and river as well as hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trails that weave through the park’s var…

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Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING) Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Person Jumps From Bear Mountain Bridge (Developing) Authorities responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge in the Hudson Valley after a person jumped off the structure early in the morning.  The incident happened on Friday, Feb. 7 at around 3:45 a.m., when a person leaped from the bridge, according to New York State Police.  Authorities are still at the bridge, police said, adding that more information is not yet available.  The structure connects Bear Mountain State Park in Orange County to the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic