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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises Again As NY Cases Hit Seven-Month High COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises Again As NY Cases Hit Seven-Month High
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises Again As NY Cases Hit Seven-Month High The Hudson Valley continues to see its positive COVID-19 infection rate surge as New York contends with its worst outbreak of the virus since the spring as the number of new cases spiked to a seven-month high. Nine of the state's 10 regions have seen their average seven-day infection rate rise to new levels, according to the latest update from the Department of Health, including the Hudson Valley, which has hit 2.75 percent.  Statewide, in the past three days, the positive infection rate in New York has risen from 3.30 percent to 3.47. According to the latest update from the Departmen…

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COVID-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County Alarm bells are sounding for some in the Hudson Valley as the positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to surge as the holiday season rapidly approaches. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Hudson Valley residents tested for the virus climbed to 2.27 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up from 2.19 percent the day before and 2.04 percent on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Statewide, the positive infection rate also continues to rise, from 2.78 percent up to 3 percent for the first time in weeks during the same time frame. According to the latest update from the Department of Health, 30 …

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Proposed New Bill Would Ban Noisy Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Statewide Proposed New Bill Would Ban Noisy Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Statewide
Proposed New Bill Would Ban Noisy Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Statewide New York lawmakers are promoting a new green agenda as they look to potentially put a ban on noisy gas-powered leaf blowers across the state. State Sen. Pete Harckham (who represents parts of Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess counties) promoted a new bill that would amend New York’s energy laws to require zero-emission landscaping devices no later than 2027. The bill includes a potential ban on lawnmowers, lawn edgers, leaf blowers, leaf vacuums, and other landscaping equipment. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one hour of lawn mower use is the equivalent of driving 300…

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Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update
Nor'easter: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Power Outage Update Hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Nor'easter: Here Are Highest Reported Rainfall Totals, Wind Speeds From Throughout Region There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts approaching 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, Con Edison was still reporting 14 active outages in Westchester, impacting 626 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of the …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community One new COVID-19-related was reported in the Hudson Valley as the region saw a slight rise in its positive infection rate for those tested. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley tested for the virus climbed to 2,50 in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.49 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, up to 2.52 percent on Monday, Oct. 11, up for the fourth straight day. According to the latest update from the Department of Health, 35 new deaths were reported statewide, including one in…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County More than 85 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was up to 2.49 percent of those tested in the region on Sunday, Oct. 10, up slightly from 2.44 percent the day before. Statewide, the positive infection rate has been on the rise, up to 2.50 percent on Oct. 10, up .03 percent over the weekend. According to the latest update fro…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose slightly for the first time in days as the numbers continue to trend in the right direction, according to the latest update from the Department of Public Health. In the past week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley had declined daily, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 down to 2.29 percent of those tested in the region on Wednesday, Oct. 6, up slightly from the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.43 percent during the same time fr…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported throughout the region in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking toward the end of the summer, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has dipped for the fourth straight day, from 2.37 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.20 percent of those tested on Monday, Oct. 4. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.34 percent during the same time …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to decline, though a new virus-related death was reported in Westchester County in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 in the region is back on the decline over the weekend, from 2.37 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.34 percent the following day, and down to 2.92 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 3. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.37 percent during the same …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing it plateau for several days over the weekend. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the region held at 3.07 percent through Sunday, Sept. 19 before jumping slightly up to 3.09 percent of residents tested on Monday, Sept. 20.  Statewide, the COVID-19 rate has been fluctuating, from 2.99 percent to 2.95 percent and 2.98 percent over the same time frame. A total of 41 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York on Sept. 20, including …

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Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area
Date Now Set For Much-Awaited Opening Of New Supermarket In Area The area will soon be home to a brand-new grocery store as officials gear up for the location's grand opening after months of anticipation. ShopRite announced that its North Poughkeepsie store will officially open as of Sunday, Oct. 3 on North Road at the Hudson Heritage site on Route 9 at the site of the former psychiatric facility near Marist College. Officials said that “the ShopRite of North Road & Winslow Gate Road will feature Fresh to Table, a unique store-within-a-store concept as well as a large assortment of groceries and fresh produce along with all the hallmark store fe…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County There were four new COVID-19 fatalities recorded in the Hudson Valley as the region continues contending with a positive infection rate above 4 percent. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley dipped for the third straight day, from 3.67 percent on Saturday, Sept. 11, to 3.64 percent the following day, and down to 3.56 percent on Sept. 13. The statewide positive infection rate has also dipped for the third straight day, from 3.22 on Saturday, Sept. 11 to 3.19 percent and then down t…

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