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Drunken Boater Arrested in Long Island Sound Crash That Injured 5
A boater who allegedly had one too many drinks was arrested late Friday night after careening into another boat in the Long Island Sound and injuring five. Rye police nabbed Gareth Ederer, 62, after receiving a distress call around 10 p.m. about a crash on the water just south of the Milton Harbor area.
Tech Angels Help Seniors in Irvington
This is story from the Rivertowns Current. To read the full text, go to https://rivertownscurrent.substack.com. Downloading an app, sharing a photo, or adjusting the volume on a smartphone might seem intuitive to Generation Z — but many senior citizens struggle to keep up with the latest technology. Fortunately, Rivertowns seniors now have “Tech Angels” who can help them.
Refusal To Expand Housing Opportunities Renders Four Of The Five Rockland County Towns Ineligible For State Funding
Only Ramapo, And Villages Of Haverstraw, Nyack & Kaser On Path To Participate In State’s Pro-Housing Community Program. For years, the Town of Clarkstown has been seeking millions of dollars in New York State grants, including money from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), for its stalled Transit Oriented Development project in Nanuet.
Old world tradition celebrated in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY- The sounds of the ‘oom pah pah” band, old fashioned Bavarian and Austrian food accompanied by camaraderie and friendship highlighted a weekend German Fest that attracted hundreds of men, women and children to the German-American Social Club in Putnam Valley where entertainment was provided by the group Spitzbaum.
Thousands converge on Poughkeepsie for night of laughter
POUGHKEEPSIE – Approximately 6,000 people converged in Poughkeepsie Saturday night for world-class entertainment. Comedian Kevin Hart brought his latest show, Acting My Age to the MJN Convention Center for two sold-out shows Saturday night, with approximately 3,000 people at each show. “The MJN Convention Center is continuing to bring...
Music Legend Happy Traum Dead at 86
Happy Traum, a prolific musician influential in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene and longtime Woodstock resident, has died. Rolling Stone reported that the cause was cancer. Traum was 86. Traum and his brother, Artie, were highly esteemed musicians in the folk music scene. The duo performed at the Newport...
“Zolz” out at Renegades; brings mayhem to local airwaves
HUDSON VALLEY – Rick Zolzer, more commonly known as “Zolz” is no longer with the Hudson Valley Renegades, where he served several roles, most notably as the long-time PA announcer and leader of the between-innings entertainment for 28 of the team’s 30 years at Dutchess Stadium/Heritage Financial Park.
Maher steps up to help 5-year-old Chester girl battling cancer
CHESTER – Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, Walden) describes 5-year-old Lilly Fernandez as a fun and spunky girl who has a love for music, singing, and dancing. Fernandez’s story resonates with Maher so much because the little girl reminds him of his daughter. Young Lilly was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in March and Maher has organized a team to support the Fernandez family, which includes fundraising. A GoFundMe has been created to raise funds for Lilly Fernandez’s medical and travel expenses.
Monticello residents grateful for new crosswalk on Broadway
MONTICELLO – Sullivan County Legislator Terry Bernardo was visiting downtown Monticello last year when a group of women approached her with concerns about safety on Broadway. The residents shop at Mountain Food Grocery, where there is no crosswalk, making it unsafe to cross the bustling Broadway with their children....
Former OSU Infielder Roc Riggio Hits Walk-Off Home Run, Secures No-Hitter for Hudson Valley Renegades
Roc Riggio, a former OSU Infielder, hit a walk-off home run for the Hudson Valley Renegades, the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, securing a combined no-hitter and breaking a scoreless tie. Riggio's stats for this season with Hudson Valley: .222 batting average, 16 doubles, three triples, seven home...
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Phase Two Of Starhill Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground At 1600 Grand Avenue In Morris Heights, The Bronx
Services for the UnderServed and Bronx Pro Group recently celebrated the groundbreaking for phase two of Starhill, an affordable housing project at 1600 Grand Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx. The project will add 244 affordable apartments to the property, with 74 of which designated as supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. On-site supportive care services will be provided by Services for the UnderServed. The project was designed by Marvel Architects.
Terex Signs Agreement to Purchase Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) in $2 Billion Cash Deal
Norwalk, Conn.-based Terex Corporation has agreed to purchase Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover Corporation. The $2 billion all-cash transaction includes solid waste industry brands Heil, Marathon, Curotto-Can, and Bayne Thinline, as well as digital solutions such as 3rd Eye and Soft-Pak. The acquisition strengthens Terex's portfolio and customer base.
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