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$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming $25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming
$25M To Be Put Toward Transforming Bear Mountain State Park: Here's What's Coming Bear Mountain State Park, one of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic outdoor destinations, is about to undergo a $25 million rehabilitation project. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed in an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 26, that the sweeping upgrades will bring a new accessible playground, expanded picnic areas, modern public restrooms, and major infrastructure improvements to the 115-year-old park, which straddles Rockland and Orange counties.  What’s Coming Construction is expected to begin just after Labor Day 2025 and wrap by summer 2027.  One of the planned upgrades includes th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Construction Worker Killed In Mishap At Hudson Valley Job Site Construction Worker Killed In Mishap At Hudson Valley Job Site
Construction Worker Killed In Mishap At Hudson Valley Job Site A construction worker was killed after being struck by heavy machinery during an infrastructure project in the Hudson Valley. Emergency crews in Dutchess County responded to Fishkill Avenue and Conklin Street in Beacon for a report of an accident on Monday, July 28, according to the Beacon Police Department. They arrived to find that Amalio Lombardi, 61, had been struck by an excavator while on the job. Lombardi, of Goshen, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The work was part of a broader infrastructure improvement project for the City of Beacon. In a statement, city leaders e…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report
Child On Bike Hit By Car At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Long Deemed Unsafe: Report A young child riding a bike was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, May 20, at a Rockland County intersection where residents have long voiced safety concerns.  The crash occurred around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, at the intersection of College Road and Smolley Drive, according to The Monsey Scoop.  Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS and the Ramapo Police Department quickly arrived at the scene and provided aid to the child, who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The child was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further details about the driver or t…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley
New Luxury Apartment Community Opens Doors In Hudson Valley A new luxury apartment complex has opened in the Hudson Valley to address the ongoing need for desirable housing. Located in Ulster County by development partners Baxter Development and Rieger Homes, Hudson West is in Marlboro at 6 Hudson West Drive, off Route 9W. The companies say the community offers scenic views, modern amenities, and proximity to major highways, public transportation, and other local activities. “The demand for rentals in Marlboro and the surrounding area is clear, and Hudson West answers this demand by providing a high-quality, modern living solution,” said Daniel Rie…

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by Kathy Reakes