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ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
Closure of Newburgh Social Security office draws ire of officials, locals
The closure of Newburgh’s Social Security office and its relocation to Wallkill is drawing a lot of criticism from elected officials and Hudson Valley residents. Rep. Pat Ryan and state Sen. Rob Rolison slammed the Social Security Administration in a letter, saying, in part, that the SSA did not provide sufficient public information about the closure. Both officials are demanding increased services for Orange County families. County Legislator Kevindaryan Lujan said the county needs a Social Security hub in Newburgh because there isn't sufficient public transportation from Newburgh to Wallkill.
$26M Annsville Circle Flood Mitigation Project Begins
A $26 million flood mitigation project at Annsville Circle in Cortlandt kicked off last week. The New York State-led project will raise the circle by four feet as well as a half-mile section of flood-prone Route 6/Route 202 by seven feet that will make it safer to travel during extreme weather events.
3 Abandoned Putnam County Dogs Looking For Forever Families
The Putnam County SPCA is asking for the publics help in finding 3 adorable pups their forever homes. The Putnam County SPCA reports that back on July 13th, 2024, they were notified about 3 dogs that were abandoned "together on a seasonal dirt road." In a social media post the...
Council considers changing ‘last call’ hours at restaurants
Using legislation to combat crime, city officials are discussing changing restaurant business hours and scheduled a public hearing for August 12 to get input from citizens. At the July 15 Common Council meeting, City Manager Matt Alexander proposed amending Chapter 213 of the city code to include a restaurant closing time of 2 a.m. (While last call for restaurants/bars is typically 4 a.m. in New York State, individual counties and municipalities are able to change their closing time).
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Orange County, NY Getting Set For Roper Romp Event
Following a successful event in New Paltz recently, the Roper Romp phenomenon is now coming to an Orange County town. The costumed pub crawl is based on the character of Mrs. Roper from "Three's Company" is a hit all over the country, and lately the H/udson Valley has been getting in on the fun.
Stop Sign Dispute Stirs Heritage Hills Residents
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers has rescinded a recently enacted local law in the face of a jurisdictional dispute over certain traffic control devices in Heritage Hills. Last August, the Town Board was approached by one of the private community’s condo groups that hoped to mitigate safety issues by paying for, installing, and maintaining three-way stops at Westridge Drive’s intersections with West Hill Drive and Waterview Drive.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The town’s only responsibility would be to ticket offenders who ignored the signs. Asking the board to amend the town’s Vehicle and Traffic code to...
New Carmel Master Plan Moves Closer to Completion
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - Nearly five years in the making, the town’s updated master plan took a major step toward completion last week as the Town Board held the first of two public hearings about it. There has been a keener interest of late in the revised master plan, which hasn’t been updated in more than 20 years. Much of that interest is due to the controversial 116-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed for Miller Road in Mahopac.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While the existing master plan and its companion zoning code allow...
Charles Point Park parking lot line-striping completed; reopens today.
The Charles Point Park parking lot in Peekskill, New York is currently being line-striped today, Friday, July 26th. The lot will be open to the public by this evening. The City of Peekskill extends thanks to the community for their patience during the paving process and temporary closure. Source: City...
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced. Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection wit…
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery
A court has discontinued a lawsuit filed against a restaurant chain by a Connecticut woman who claimed she found herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations in New York. The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't C…
Monroe Community Garden blossoms at Town Hall
Over the past few months, Monroe residents may have noticed a new garden outside of Town Hall full of fresh produce, flowers, and more. The person behind the project is resident Kelly Imhof, who built the garden to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest national achievement awarded by Girl Scouts of the USA.
Time for Putnam County Country Fest 4-H weekend
KENT- Family fun close to home takes place this weekend when Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam celebrates its annual Country Fest 4-H weekend. The event showcases the many interests and accomplishments of Putnam’s children and adults while continuing to grow as an educational, cultural and fun event providing a wholesome family experience.
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