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Lakewood, NJ
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'Game Changer' Road Expansion Project Moves Forward In Ocean County
Ocean County is helping one town improve traffic on one of its busiest roads, officials said. South New Prospect Road in Jackson will get major upgrades to improve traffic flow and safety, township officials announced on Wednesday, Feb. 7. The county has agreed to move forward with a plan to add an extra southbound lane on the two-lane road. The township said South New Prospect Road has become one of Jackson's busiest roads in the past decade. The road connects Howell and Lakewood to County Line Road. The road is also important in the northeast part of Jackson around the Brookwood developm…
White Plains, NY
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$2.4B Westchester Budget For 2024 Signed By County Exec Latimer: Here's What's In It
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has officially signed the county's 2024 budget. The budget, which totals $2.4 billion, was signed by Latimer on Monday afternoon, Dec. 11 following its passage by the Westchester County Board of Legislators earlier in the day. According to county officials, the new budget maintains the same property tax levy as 2023, which means it is the fifth consecutive year without a levy increase. The budget also includes additions approved by the Board of Legislator's Budget & Appropriations Committee. These additions to the …
Monsey, NY
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Potholes? $4.1 Million Repaving Project Coming To Hudson Valley Roadway
Drivers who complain daily about the terrible paving on a busy Hudson Valley roadway will soon find some relief with the release of $4.1 million for resurfacing. New York State Sen. Bill Weber (R-District 38) announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 the release of funds for the resurfacing of Route 45 in Rockland County from East Eckerson Road to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo and other towns. "This critical project, set to begin in Spring 2024, addresses long-standing concerns about road conditions in the Town of Ramapo (Hillcrest) and Villages of New Square and New Hempstead," Weber…
Middletown, NJ
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Busy Garden State Parkway Exit Ramps Will Close For 9 Months
Two ramps of the Garden State Parkway, at Exit 105, will close in April for nine months of upgrades, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced. A northbound entrance ramp and a southbound exit ramp in Tinton Falls will completely shut down on April 18 as a contractor replaces the decks, beams and parapets of three bridges, the authority said in a news statement. The exit is the most direct route to Long Branch beaches, Monmouth Park in Oceanport and Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. During the closure, southbound motorists on the inner lanes bound for Route 36 eastbound will be advised to…
Greenburgh, NY
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Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say
Con Edison’s proposed price hike has drawn the ire of customers and lawmakers alike, according to new reports. The utility company - which supplies gas, electric, and steam to more than 3.5 million New York residents and businesses - announced that beginning in 2023, it plans to increase its electric bills by more than 11 percent, and gas by at least 18 percent. Original story - Con Ed Planning New Price Hike The increase is required to fund “investments in clean energy, as well as infrastructure upgrades that will help keep customers in service during severe weather,” according to Con Ed…
Harrison, NY
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Con Ed Planning New Price Hike
Con Edison is planning a new price hike that will impact its 360,000 Westchester customers. The utility company - which supplies gas, electric, and steam to more than 3.5 million New York residents and businesses - announced that beginning in 2023, it plans to increase its electric bills by more than 11 percent, and gas by at least 18 percent. According to Con Ed, the increase is required to fund “investments in clean energy, as well as infrastructure upgrades that will help keep customers in service during severe weather.” The company said it will ask customers to pay more so that it coul…
Rutherford, NJ
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PSE&G Repairs Could Cause Traffic Nightmare In Rutherford
The replacement of old gas pipes will create several detours in Rutherford. Beginning Monday, Sept. 17, Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) will be replacing the following lines between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and some Saturdays weather permitting with street restoration expected to be completed by Spring 2019: Park Ave. between Highland Cross and East Pierrepont Ave. Park Ave. between West Passaic Ave. and Franklin Pl. Highland Cross between Park Ave. and Orient Way “These upgrades are part of PSE&G’s three-year program to replace 510 miles of aging gas infrastructure through…
Scarsdale, NY
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$64.8M School Bond Proposal Approved By Scarsdale Voters
After much discussion and debate, voters in Scarsdale ultimately decided to approve a near $65 million schools bond, most of which will be used to fund projects for the Greenacres School expansion. Scarsdale residents came out in force on Thursday to vote on the bond, which has been a topic of debate for months. Ultimately, approximately 65 percent of voters approved the bond, with a final tally of 1,253 “yes” votes against 667 “no” votes. The bulk of the bond will be put towards the expansion and renovation of Greenacres, which has been under discussion for more than a year. In total, appr…
