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Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland
Shuttle Service For New Tappan Zee Bridge Path To Resume Between Westchester, Rockland A free weekend shuttle bus servicing a popular pedestrian and cycling path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge between Westchester and Rockland counties is set to resume operation. The Hudson Link free weekend shuttle bus for the shared-use path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge will restart service on Saturday, May 25, and continue each weekend through Sunday, Oct. 27, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, May 24.  The buses will run every 20 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. and allow easy access to both sides of the path, which countless pedestrians and cyclists use. Stops …
Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M
Rosie O'Donnell Lists Manhattan Penthouse With Sauna, Private Rooftop For $7.5M This urban hideaway is in a league of its own. New York native Rosie O’Donnell has listed her Manhattan penthouse condo – located in Midtown East at 255 East 49th Street – for a cool $7.5 million. The 62-year-old “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Flintstones” star is again trying to unload the swanky four bedroom, three bathroom abode after originally listing it for $8.3 million in the spring of 2023, according to People. Inside, new buyers will enjoy 3,381-square-feet of “meticulously designed space” spread across three floors offering an “unparalleled living experience,” reads the listing from…
Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions
Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions In order to stop oversized trucks from colliding with bridges and overpasses in New York, police are patrolling parkways and other roadways to monitor for large vehicles and stop the incidents before they can happen.  The initiative was announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who said that state police are conducting the bridge hit enforcement campaign between Sunday, Nov. 5 through Saturday, Nov. 11 to prevent oversized vehicles from colliding with overpasses. The enforcement detail was planned in response to the common occurrence of bridge strikes in New York due to truck drivers fa…
Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event Offers Cash For Weapons Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event Offers Cash For Weapons
Hudson Valley Gun Buyback Event Offers Cash For Weapons For those who have a gun they want to get rid of now's the time during a gun buyback event in the Hudson Valley. The event, sponsored by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, will be held in South Nyack on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Orangetown Municipal Building at 65 Brookside Ave. The buyback is being held in partnership with Chief Donald Butterworth and the Orangetown Police Department, the New York State Police, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, and all local law enforcement agencies. “Gun violence continues to plague our county, state, and …
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs A large section of Interstate I-87/I-28,  including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, will be closed in order to make repairs to a bridge overpass that is severely damaged. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes in Rockland County from Exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday, Sept. 9. Authority officials said the closure was necessary to remove a "severely damaged" portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an overheight tractor-trailer on Thursday, Aug. 31. The scene of the i…
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…
Man Attacked By Three Men With Box Cutters In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Attacked By Three Men With Box Cutters In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Attacked By Three Men With Box Cutters In Hudson Valley, Police Say Police are asking for help identifying three men who allegedly attacked and robbed another man in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place around 940 p.m., on Friday, March 12 on Cooper Drive in South Nyack, said South Nyack Police Chief Daniel Wilson. According to the chief, a man was standing next to his vehicle when he was approached by three Black men. Two of the men pulled out box cutters forcibly removed the victim's wallet and forced him to the ground. One of the men entered the victim's vehicle seeking additional proceeds, police said. The three men then fled by foot on Cooper D…
Audi A4 Stolen In Rockland County Recovered, Returned To Owner, Police Say Audi A4 Stolen In Rockland County Recovered, Returned To Owner, Police Say
Audi A4 Stolen In Rockland County Recovered, Returned To Owner, Police Say A stolen vehicle from Rockland County was recovered in New Jersey with help from several police agencies. The vehicle, an Audi A4 was stolen in South Nyack on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from the driveway of a home on Glen Bryon Avenue, said South Nyack-Grand View Police Chief Daniel Wilson. Later Tuesday afternoon, Wilson said the vehicle, which was allegedly unlocked when stolen, was recovered in Jersey City, New Jersey, and, after processing, was returned to the owner. The chief thanks the Rockland County Sheriffs' Office, the Jersey City Police Department, and the Rockland County INTEL unit for t…
IDs Released For Suspect, Man Shot, Killed Outside Rockland County Bar IDs Released For Suspect, Man Shot, Killed Outside Rockland County Bar
IDs Released For Suspect, Man Shot, Killed Outside Rockland County Bar The identities of both a longtime resident Rockland County resident who was shot dead following an argument outside a local bar and the suspect have now been released. According to the Orangetown Police, Gregory Dubuisson, 35, of Nyack, was shot and killed around 7:08 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, said Chief Donald Butterworth. Dubuisson's body was found lying in the street after Orangetown officers responded to the area of Main and Franklin streets on a report of shots fired, the chief said. While officers performed CPR on Dubuisson, other officers canvassed the area and were able to locate and …
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange
Isaias Outage Update: New Breakdown Of Most-Affected Communities In Rockland, Orange Hundreds in Rockland and Orange County remain without power nearly a week after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on the East Coast. As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, crews from Rockland & Orange Utilities was still responding to 417 reported outages, which were impacting 1,345 of their New York customers. In Orange County, 705 of the company’s 104,130 customers were still reporting outages, while 628 of their 117,244 Rockland County residents were still in the dark. During the storm, more than 200,000 Rockland & Orange customers lost power due to the high wind gusts and rain …
These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Rockland County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Rockland County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. Piermont, cited for its "amazing" general atmosphere, is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Spackenkill is followed by No. 2 South Nyack, No. 3 Upper Nyack, No. 4 New City and No. 5 Bardonia to make up the Top 5 for Rockland County. You can view each entry and the entire list here.
Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move?
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, …
Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path
Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path On what would have been his father’s 88th birthday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the shared bicycle and pedestrian path at the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which connects Westchester and Rockland counties. Cuomo was in Tarrytown on Monday, June 15 to officially open up the 3.6-mile path, which is expected to be a boon for businesses in the region. “You can come across the Hudson River, and when you look south you can see New York City, and when you look north, it’s one of the most beautiful river valleys on the globe,” he said. “You can say that I’m not objective, and am being subjective, …
New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public
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…
Police: I-87 Traffic Stop Leads To Aggravated DWI Charge For Area Man Driving Three Times Limit Police: I-87 Traffic Stop Leads To Aggravated DWI Charge For Area Man Driving Three Times Limit
Police: I-87 Traffic Stop Leads To Aggravated DWI Charge For Area Man Driving Three Times Limit A 51-year-old man was nabbed allegedly driving drunk at three times the legal limit during a traffic stop. The arrest took place around 11:15 p.m., Monday, May 18, in Rockland County when New York State Police stopped a vehicle on Interstate-87 in the village of South Nyack for several vehicle and traffic violations. During the stop, the driver, Patrick A. Pierson, of West Nyack, was allegedly found to be intoxicated, said state police. Pierson was taken into custody, and processed where his blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.27 percent, state police said. He was charged with a…
I-87 South Broadway On-Ramp To Close Following Morning Rush In Rockland I-87 South Broadway On-Ramp To Close Following Morning Rush In Rockland
I-87 South Broadway On-Ramp To Close Following Morning Rush In Rockland Motorists will have access to the New York State Thruway in Rockland County at the newly reconfigured Interchange 10, which will allow access at Route 9W and Hillside Avenue in South Nyack. The new traffic pattern permits riders of the Hudson Link bus service to use two new stops on South Franklin Street Extension, replacing the current stops at Clinton Avenue and South Broadway. The New York State Thruway Authority is ahead of schedule and officially opened up the newly reconfigured Interchange 10 on Wednesday, Oct. 9, a day earlier than originally planned. From South Nyack, motorists wil…
Police Warning: Man Exposes Genitals To Exercisers On Trail In Rockland Police Warning: Man Exposes Genitals To Exercisers On Trail In Rockland
Police Warning: Man Exposes Genitals To Exercisers On Trail In Rockland Police are warning residents who use a popular trail in Rockland to be on the lookout for a man who has exposed his genitals to joggers on two occasions. The department received a report of the first incident around 11:30 a.m. on June 29, when a jogger was north on Hader Trail between the villages of South Nyack and Piermont, said Chief Daniel Wilson. The jogger entered a narrow portion of the trail when an unknown male lunged from the bushes with his pants down and genitals in his hand, the chief said. The man didn't say anything and after standing there for a moment he fled on a bic…
Child Sex Abuse Trial Of Nyack Chiropractor Gets Underway Child Sex Abuse Trial Of Nyack Chiropractor Gets Underway
Child Sex Abuse Trial Of Nyack Chiropractor Gets Underway The trial for a Rockland County chiropractor accused of sexually abusing a teenage client for several months has started. Testimony at the sex abuse trial of South Nyack chiropractor Kristina Wodicka started last week in the Village of South Nyack Justice Court, following claims that she inappropriately touched a 14-year-old girl for four months in 2015. Wodicka, 54, allegedly had sexual contact with her victim, touching her under her shirt and pants. The chiropractor reportedly said that she diagnosed the teenager with a hiatal hernia and placed her hands on pressure points on her upper ch…
New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287 New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287
New Round Of Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87, I-287 A single lane on the I-87/I-287 will temporarily be shut down near the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that contractors will be continuing roadway improvements near the bridge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 12, requiring a single-lane closure. During the work, there will be one lane closed on the Westchester-bound New York State Thruway from exit 11 (Nyack / South Nyack / U.S. Route 9W) to the bridge. Motorists exiting the Thruway at exit 10 (South Nyack) will be directed to use the ramp that recently went into service. Drivers headed toward Piermont …
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87/I-287 Near Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87/I-287 Near Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87/I-287 Near Tappan Zee Bridge There will be a new round of lane closures for several days on the New York State Thruway as contracting crews continue work near the new Tappan Zee Bridge. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that they will continue roadway improvements near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which will require single-lane closures on I-87/I-287. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 5, there will be one southbound lane closed from exit 11 to the bridge. The closures are expected to end each day at approximately 4 p.m. There will be no lane closures over the weekend, though they will resume on Monday, April 8 t…
Valley Cottage Man With BAC Three Times Legal Limit Charged After I-87 Crash, Police Say Valley Cottage Man With BAC Three Times Legal Limit Charged After I-87 Crash, Police Say
Valley Cottage Man With BAC Three Times Legal Limit Charged After I-87 Crash, Police Say A man from Valley Cottage is facing DWI charges after he hit another vehicle on I-87 while driving at three times the legal limit, police say. New York State Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on I-87 in South Nyack on Thursday, Feb. 21 around 4:45 p.m. The report stated that a Honda Odyssey hit a Toyota Camry from behind. Police say the driver of the Honda, 57-year-old James Gronwoldt of Valley Cottage, was allegedly found to be intoxicated. Gronwoldt was arrested, transported and processed at SP Tarrytown. After testing, police determined his blood alcohol content to…
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near Tappan Zee Bridge For Days There will be daytime lane closures for several days on the Rockland-bound New York State Thruway next week as contracting crews continue work in the area. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that they will continue roadway improvements near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which will require single-lane closures on I-87/I-287. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, there will be one left northbound lane closed from exit 8 to exit 10. The closures are expected to end each day at approximately 3 p.m. Crews will be removing material from the Hudson River following the demolition of the old bridge …
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge
New Date, Time Set For Use Of Explosives, Demolition Of Old Tappan Zee Bridge Click here for an updated story:  Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says  The controlled demolition of the last east anchor span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge now has a new day after its initially announced date of Saturday, Jan. 12 was postponed due to expected windy weather. The demolition will now take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at approximately 10 a.m. During the controlled demolition period, State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I-287) approaching the new Tappan Zee Bridge in both directions – b…
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB This story has been updated. Tappan Zee Constructors has announced that they have set a date for the use of demolitions to bring down the old Tappan Zee Bridge that has damaged sections. According to the company project engineers, the decision to use explosives was made after the September discovery that the bridge's east anchor span, which was already out of service, was damaged but stable with certain key components highly stressed. Since that time, the span has been closely monitored, and it has been determined that the original removal plan is no longer the safest method…
Community Concerns Over Proposed Nyack College Sale Addressed By Day, Local Mayors Community Concerns Over Proposed Nyack College Sale Addressed By Day, Local Mayors
Community Concerns Over Proposed Nyack College Sale Addressed By Day, Local Mayors Various Rockland County officials discussed the details surrounding the proposed sale of Nyack College campus during a meeting held Friday, Dec. 7 at County Executive Ed Day’s office. In attendance were the Supervisors from the Town of Clarkstown and the Town or Orangetown. Mayors of Nyack and South Nyack were also present, as was the Rockland County Planning Department, representatives from Nyack College and CBRE, the college’s commercial real estate firm. The purpose of the meeting was to address concerns surrounding the approach and development of the campus. “While we all regret the de…
Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path
Looking Ahead: Animated Video Released Of New Tappan Zee Bridge Walking Biking Path The governor's office has released a new animation video of the upcoming 3.1-mile bicycle and walking path that will provide recreational access on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The 1 minute, 25-second video gives viewers a glance at what to expect at the six themed overlooks where walkers, bike riders and runners can take a break and enjoy the view. The shared path, which will be one of the longest of its kind in the nation, will for the first time provide a dedicated crossing for cyclists and pedestrians between Rockland and Westchester counties across the Hudson River.  "When this sce…
Graffiti Vandal, 29, Caught On Video By Neighbor Nabbed By South Nyack-Grand View PD Graffiti Vandal, 29, Caught On Video By Neighbor Nabbed By South Nyack-Grand View PD
Graffiti Vandal, 29, Caught On Video By Neighbor Nabbed By South Nyack-Grand View PD A 29-year-old man who was caught on videotape by a neighbor painting graffiti has been arrested. Daniel Cohan of South Nyack was arrested Friday following a police investigation by the South Nyack-Grand View Police Department, said Chief Daniel Smith. According to Smith, Cohan was caught defacing a stop sign on Wednesday and a neighbor videotaped him in the act. When Smith realized he was caught, he then began trying to wipe off the graffiti before leaving in his car. The neighbor then posted the video to Facebook and residents began to comment on the crime, before it was brought to the po…
Hudson Valley Swim Coach Sentenced In Child Sex Case Hudson Valley Swim Coach Sentenced In Child Sex Case
Hudson Valley Swim Coach Sentenced In Child Sex Case David "Skip" Storch, a well-known Hudson Valley long-distance swimmer with his own Wikipedia page, was sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing a young girl beginning when she was 10 years old.  Storch, 60, of New City, bursts into tears and called himself a coward during the sentencing on Tuesday for abusing the child between June 2008 and December 2011 in South Nyack. A former swim coach and owner of Shu-Fly Tackle and Fly Shop in Nanuet, Storch was also sentenced to 15 years post-release supervision following his prison term, said Rockland County District Attorne…
These Rockland Locations Rank Among Best Places To Live In New York These Rockland Locations Rank Among Best Places To Live In New York
These Rockland Locations Rank Among Best Places To Live In New York Niche.com has released its annual "Best Places to Live in New York state," and two Rockland County communities landed top grades, placing them among the best 100. South Nyack was ranked 66th in New York state, getting an A+ overall rating. The village's top rating came for its public schools. Piermont ranked 80th statewide with an A+ overall rating. Pietmont's top category also was public schools.  Several other Rockland County villages placed just beyond the top 100: The full statewide report can be found by clicking here.
South Nyack Referendum Would Shift Village Elections To November South Nyack Referendum Would Shift Village Elections To November
South Nyack Referendum Would Shift Village Elections To November South Nyack's Village Board of Trustees hurriedly added a public referendum to the Tuesday, March 20 ballot seeking to move annual elections to November. Village elections in March are the norm in 90 percent of the villages in New York state because they support the independence of local governance -- including the past 140 years in South Nyack. Turnout data over the last five years shows that village residents turn out to vote when the issues and candidates motivate them. From a third to half of South Nyack’s registered voters turn out in November. Important, disputed local issues get them…