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Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for several weeks as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that east and westbound lanes on Route 17A will be closed between West Street and Railroad Avenue in Warwick. The closure is expected to kick off at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8 and all last through Monday, Aug. 12 as crews perform construction activity. During the closure, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes. According to the NYSDOT, “drivers are…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Single-lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are scheduled on a stretch of Interstate 84. The closures will be westbound in Kent and East Fishkill between Exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway), and eastbound between Exit 15 (Lime Kiln Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday July 2, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Drivers are asked to u…

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New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect temporary delays this week on I-684 as contracting crews close down the ramp to I-287 to conduct construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, the ramp will be closed in Harrison. During the construction activities, motorists can expect delays in the area. There will be posted detours and drivers have been “asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inclu…

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State Assembly Grants Four Hudson Valley School Districts Waivers On Millions In Fines State Assembly Grants Four Hudson Valley School Districts Waivers On Millions In Fines
State Assembly Grants Four Hudson Valley School Districts Waivers On Millions In Fines Four Hudson Valley school districts may be spared from paying about $19 million in fines due to late paperwork on construction projects. The state Assembly gave its approval on Tuesday, June 4 to legislation freeing the Orange County school districts of Newburgh and Chester, as well as the Sullivan County school district in Monticello. They allegedly neglected to file final reports on building projects years ago. The state Senate previously approved the bills last month — and a separate bill to grant Roscoe School District the same penalty waiver in Sullivan County. The legislation now goe…

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by Jon Craig
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Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned
Closure Of Busy Route 9 Stretch Planned The New York State Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect a Route 9 road closure in the area. The closure will occur northbound and southbound in the Town of Fishkill between Elm Street and Merritt Boulevard on Monday, June 3 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. During this time, road crews will be performing construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to follow posted detours and anticipate potential delays. Be cautious when driving through work zones and pay attention to all traffic control devices, including flaggers and signs. Motorists are also reminded that …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says
Oh Rats! The Four-Legged Vermin 'Taking Over NYC,' Report Says Rats have gone from lurking in the shadows to literally taking over some streets in New York City, according to a new report. The New York Times reported on Wednesday, May 22 that rat sightings are up 38 percent from 2014, citing data from OpenTheBooks.com. There were 12,617 sightings reported in 2014, a number which has jumped to 17,353 just four years later. According to the report, in that same time period, during that time frame, the number of time city health inspectors found active signs of rat activities has nearly doubled. The report states that as Manhattan and the boroughs contin…

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Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale
Bridge Replacement Work Starts In Union Vale The construction project involving the replacement of two Union Vale bridges is scheduled to begin next week, the Dutchess County Department of Public Works has announced. The bridges, U-27 and U-28 on Bruzgul Road, are located over the Fishkill Creek near the intersection with Clove Valley Road. They are being replaced due to concerns regarding structural deterioration and motorist safety. The project includes the demolition of the current bridges as well as the construction of newer, wider bridges. The road between the bridges will also be widened to accommodate the addition of shoulders …

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Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts
Construction On Salt Point Turnpike Bridge Over Wappinger Creek Starts The construction project on Salt Point Turnpike Bridge over Wappinger Creek is officially underway as of Tuesday, April 16, the New York State Department of Transportation says. The $3.2 million project is intended to improve safety and mobility. It will replace the bridge over Wappinger Creek in the hamlet of Salt Point, Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County. The project includes a complete bridge replacement as well as an adjacent culvert. The new bridge will be equipped with metabolized steel girders with a cast-in-place bridge deck. The new bridge will be wider than its predecessor…

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New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork
New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork Motorists are being advised that single lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are expected on the Taconic State Parkway. The southbound closures will be between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Friday, April 12, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…

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Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures
Slowdowns Expected During Taconic Lane Closures Motorists are advised that single lane closures traffic slowdowns are expected on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County. The closures, between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in the towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Monday, April 1, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including sign…

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State Attorney General Investigating Potential New TZB Safety Cover Up State Attorney General Investigating Potential New TZB Safety Cover Up
State Attorney General Investigating Potential New TZB Safety Cover Up An alleged safety coverup involving dozens of steel bolts holding together the new Tappan Zee Bridge is being investigated by the state Attorney General’s Office. New bolts holding the bridge together were defective, and workers constructing the bridge knew about it, according to a former safety inspector. Dozens of the bolts were reportedly brittle and broke during construction of the new bridge. Contractors working on the bridge reportedly failed to disclose the faulty bolts out of fear it could delay the project. The reports are now being investigated by the New York state attorney gener…

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by Zak Failla
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I-84 Lane Closure Expected To Last Through Thursday Afternoon I-84 Lane Closure Expected To Last Through Thursday Afternoon
I-84 Lane Closure Expected To Last Through Thursday Afternoon A lane closure on I-84 will continue Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday afternoon as crews perform construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Halloween warning that the eastbound right lane of the interstate in Orange County will be closed until approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 between exit 5 (Route 208) and exit 5A (Route 747) in Newburgh. The NYSDOT warned that motorists can expect delays in the area during the construction, and should seek alternate routes, when possible. 

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