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Covid-
19: Cuomo Outlines Plan To Defeat Virus In 'State Of State' Address
COVID-19 dominated Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “State of the State” address as he looked forward to a rosier 2021 after a rough 2020, and vowed to win the war on the virus. In his 11th “State of the State” address, Cuomo’s agenda spoke of “Reminding, Rebuilding, and Renewing” New York as it combats COVID-19 and faces a questionable economy with a $15 billion deficit following a near year of battling the pandemic. “Do you remember last spring?", Cuomo stated. "Do you remember what New Yorkers did in their darkest hour? I will never forget it. When COVID ambushed New York and we went from one ca…
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Woman Jumps From Mid-Span Of New Tappan Zee Bridge
This story has been updated. A woman who jumped from the upper deck of the mid-span of the Tappan Zee Bridge has been transported to a hospital. The woman jumped from the bridge around 9 a.m, Monday, Dec. 7, near Tarrytown, said the New York State Police. Within minutes after the dispatch, multiple agencies including Central Nyack, Nyack, Thiells, Tarrytown Fire Departments responded to the bridge to start a search for the female victim, said the Piermont Fire Department. The Piermont Fire Department rescued the woman who jumped from the new Tappan Zee Bridge.Piermont Fire Department …
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Significant Toll Hikes Approved For NY Thruway, New Tappan Zee Bridge
Proposed significant rate hikes for travelers on the New York State Thruway and the new Tappan Zee Bridge are now official. The New York State Thruway Authority passed its budget this week, which includes an increase in tolls for drivers traveling without an E-ZPass. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, there will be a 30 percent increase in tolls on the thruway, though E-ZPass users will see no change. Drivers with an out-of-state E-ZPass will be charged 15 percent more, and large trucks will pay 20 percent more than passenger vehicles. Due to the state’s cashless tolling system, drivers wit…
Politics
Trump Supporters Gather Outside Clintons' Northern Westchester Home, Chanting 'Lock Her Up'
Supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump were back in the Hudson Valley making waves, this time outside the Northern Westchester home of Hillary and Bill Clinton. A week after Trump supporters stopped traffic on the new Tappan Zee Bridge and caused other disturbances in the area, they were back on Sunday, Nov. 15, chanting and marching outside the Clintons’ Chappaqua home. Related story - Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge The incident came a day after Trump first acknowledged that he lost the election, though he continues to claim voter fraud.&…
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Trump Supporters Exit Vehicles, Stop Traffic On New Tappan Zee Bridge
Supporters of President Donald Trump were out in full force over the weekend, with caravans of vehicles draped with banners supporting the president stopping traffic on various busy roadways, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge. At approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, the supporters were caught on camera blocking traffic on the bridge, as Trump supporters blocked other vehicles from passing as they waved flags days before Election Day. Videos taken by motorists showed the president’s backers parked in the middle of the westbound lanes of the bridge. Several supporters got out of their v…
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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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Covid-
19: Here's Five-Day Positive Testing Percentage For Each Hudson Valley County
Some counties in the Hudson Valley have seen modest increases in cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) while others have remained relatively steady over the past five days. Health officials in New York have been monitoring the number of positive COVID-19 daily as the state recovers from the outbreak of the virus. Between Wednesday, June 10, and Sunday, June 14, the number of positive COVID-19 tests stayed relatively steady in the Hudson Valley, though Sullivan and Rockland County saw upticks on Sunday. Upwards of 50,000 COVID-19 tests are being conducted daily statewide, according to New Y…
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Covid-
19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance
New York regions entering Phase 3 of their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery can now entertain larger gatherings as the state continues to daily monitor their metrics. With Western New York and the Capital Region on track to join the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 3 this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted, up from 10. Western New York will now officially move to Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 16 and the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 17. The Hudson Valley is schedul…
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New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public
The new 3.6-mile shared bicycle-pedestrian path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, with landings in Westchester and Rockland, will open to the public. The opening starts at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The 12-foot wide shared-use path extends from its Westchester Landing (333 South Broadway) in the Village of Tarrytown, across one of the widest points of the Hudson River, to the Rockland Landing in the Village of South Nyack (1200 Route 9W). Visitor parking, restrooms, bicycle repair stations and other amenities, along with connectivity to local bicycle and pedestrian networks, will b…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Commuters Who Use
E-zp
ass Can Get Credits For Unused Trips
With commuters traveling less during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the New York State Thruway Authority is offering credits to some workers that haven’t been hitting the road as often as normal. With non-essential businesses shut down due to the outbreak of the virus, the Thruway Authority announced it will be authorizing credits to some motorists who purchased monthly E-ZPass plans to be used while traveling over the new Tappan Zee Bridge. According to transportation officials, drivers are also being permitted to suspend their current commuter plans if they are not using their…
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New Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Hike Approved By State Thruway Authority
Driving on the new Tappan Zee Bridge is about to get more costly for motorists. The New York State Thruway Authority has approved increasing the toll on the bridge for E-ZPass users to $5.25 by 2021 and $5.75 by 2022. Those paying by mail would see a 30 percent increase, including a two-dollar surcharge on monthly bills. Additionally, the toll for commercial traffic would increase, with the most trucks set to pay $55.77 as soon as 2022. A resident discount for Westchester and Rockland commuters would keep the current E-ZPass toll of $4.75 through 2022. Previous reports had the toll potenti…
Traffic
Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
A number of ramp closures have been scheduled for I-87 near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, according to the NYSDOT. Overnight ramp closures are scheduled on the I-87 Thruway at Exit 10 southbound on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 19, the NYSDOT says. The closures will occur as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closures begin at 8 p.m. (Two left lanes) and 11 p.m. (Three left lanes) Closures end at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound near exit 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closure begins at 11 p.m. (Ramp closure) Closure ends at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound e…
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