Blooming Grove
GOVERNMENT
Blooming Grove Ambulance Corps Authorization for Move to Highway Dept. Property in the Works
The necessity for the Town of Blooming Grove to relocate its Ambulance Corps has been in discussions for several years. Their current location on North Street in the Village of Washingtonville has become increasingly treacherous during times of high traffic as Village traffic continues to grow, and being just a block from its center puts both ambulance personnel and the public at risk. When a serious emergency calls for their urgent action the Route 208/Route 94 Intersection is at times congested by commuter and school traffic. The North Street site is also a cramped space with no space to grow. Meanwhile, the Blooming Grove Highway Department has ample acreage to accommodate their needs and any future growth. Officials spent time this year mapping out site plans to ensure that both entities will be able to enter and exit the site without interfering with each other. And so, the Blooming Grove Town Board passed the following resolution on Tuesday evening (July 3, 2024).
Supervisor Warns that Influx of Storms With Downed Wires & Flooding Require an Abundance of Caution
An assortment of trees and electric wires came down and started a fire. at the corner of Greycourt and Craigville Roads on June 24. Blooming Grove Supervisor, Rob Jeroloman warned that the recent upsurge in quickly moving violent storms can result in life-threatening situations in seconds, and he asks residents to use extreme caution. For instance, last week the down wires on Craigville Road also initiated a fire. Some streets and roads, as in the Craigville instance, have a complexity of wires, and when they come down no one but an electrical representative should guess which wires are cable and which are electric, it could be a guess causing death. The best response to seeing a wire down is to turn around and seek a different route, especially if there is an abundance of water.,
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Rockland County offers free weekend bus service to Haverstraw-Ossining ferry
Customers using the Transport of Rockland connecting service will be able to transfer options at transit hubs in the Village of Haverstraw, downtown Nyack and at the Palisades Center to access additional destinations.
Fishkill police contract fails to pass; Dems blame GOP
FISHKILL – On Wednesday night, the contract between the town and the police union (PBA) was presented to the town board for a vote and the board failed to authorize the agreement. Supervisor Ozzy Albra and Councilman Greg Totino, both Democrats, voted in favor of the agreement, Republican Councilman John Forman opposed it, and Councilman Brian Wrye, also a Republican, abstained. The fifth seat on the council has been vacant since Carmine Istvan left after being elected highway superintendent.
Bowlus appointed as senior chaplain of West Point
Eastwood High School graduate, Chaplain (Col.) David Bowlus, was recently appointed as the senior chaplain to the U. S. Military Academy, the institution from which he graduated in 1993. Col. Bowlus is the son of the late Dr. Thomas Bowlus and Marilyn Bowlus, of Pemberville. He graduated from Eastwood in...
Rockland County Launches TOR Ferry Connection Bus
New City, NY – In a significant enhancement to local public transportation, County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Department of Public Transportation have announced the launch of the TOR Weekend Ferry Connection bus service. Starting on Saturday, July 6th, this new service will provide seamless transit connections for Metro-North Hudson Line customers traveling to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining Weekend Ferry. This initiative will enable passengers to extend their journeys beyond the Ferry Landing using public transit.
Howland Cultural Center – A Hub Of Cultural Expression In Beacon
The Howland Cultural Center, located in the heart of Beacon inside a hundred-year-old Victorian building, offers a rich tapestry of cultural experiences catering to various interests. From captivating concerts and soul-stirring recitals to thought-provoking plays, captivating poetry readings, and inspiring art shows, the Howland Cultural Center is a hub of vibrant cultural expression.
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