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These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says
These Hudson Valley Counties Rank Among State's Fastest Growing, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is among the fastest-growing regions in New York while the nation’s population is growing at the slowest rate in a century, according to a new report. Using data from the US Census Bureau, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 fastest growing counties in New York between 2010 and 2019, which included four from the Hudson Valley. 
“A county typically sees population growth as a ‘bedroom community’ (a municipality with an atypically large commuting population) to a large city,” the report states. “These communities are typically quieter than their feeder cities, offer lower ren…

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by Zak Failla
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These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY
These Area Villages Are Among Fastest-Growing In Upstate NY The Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s fastest growing villages, according to a new report. Citing data according to the latest Census population estimates, New York Upstate determined the 50 cities and villages that have seen the most growth between 2010 and 2018. The report only includes restaurants from upstate - which is considered by the website to be areas north of Westchester and Rockland counties - in the rankings. In the Hudson Valley, the following municipalities made the cut:  Kiryas Joel (first overall): Growth since 2010: 24.5 percent (+4982); Change since 2…

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by Zak Failla
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This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says
This Hudson Valley County Is Third-Fastest Growing Statewide, Census Says Dutchess enjoyed population gains between 2016 and 2017, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Dutchess County had the biggest net migration increase in the Hudson Valley region, with about 1,000 more people moving in than leaving the county last year. That made Dutchess the third-fastest growing county of New York's 62 counties. And now, its popular county executive, Marc Molinaro, is running for governor this year, challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Statewide, only Erie and Saratoga counties - which each had net migration increases of more than 2,000 people - were higher than…

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by Jon Craig
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Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State
Orange County Sees Population Gain, High Birth RaIe In Slow-Growth State The outward migration of residents from Orange County has been reversed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Orange County enjoyed one of its largest population growth rates from 2016 to 2017 in a state with slight growth according to the Census Bureau’s latest population estimates. Orange County, which suffered a net loss of nearly 2,700 residents from 2011 to 2012, witnessed a gain of more than 200 new residents from 2016 to 2017. Orange gained about the same number of people the prior year, according to the Census Bureau. Orange County’s estimated population of 382,226 as of July 1, 20…

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by Jon Craig