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Potential for bad gas situations on the minds of Westchester inspectors
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills. Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, die…
New TOR Bus Ferry Route Launches
Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced a new TOR bus route, the TOR Weekend Ferry Connection. The new route, which starts running this Saturday, on July 6th, will provide connecting transit service for the recently launched Haverstraw-Ossining Weekend Ferry. The bus will meet customers departing and arriving at the Haverstraw Ferry Landing on Saturdays and Sundays, and will have stops in downtown Haverstraw, Nyack, Rockland Lake State Park and the Palisades Mall.
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.
Darlington County Park – Mahwah, NJ
Darlington County Park is home to The Lakes at Darlington. It is located at 600 Darlington Ave in Mahwah which is in northern New Jersey. This park is a total of 127 acres and features swimming lakes in the summer. There’s also a Wibit obstacle course on one of the lakes, called the Splash Zone.
Harmful chemicals from N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer at 19, son’s autism, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native developed testicular cancer as a teenager, a result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. That cancer later caused his son to be diagnosed with autism, the suit filed in state Superior Court in Bergen...
Nyack super exits; remembering Sean Harris; find your fireworks: Rockland Angle
Looking for Independence Day fireworks and missed the earlier shows? Haverstraw has a show at around 9:30 p.m. July 2 (with a July 3 rain date) at Bowline Park, and you can view from behind the Lady Warren Hose Co. #5 firehouse during the volunteer department's wing night! Fireworks shows are slated for the July 3 and July 4 Boulders games. Around 9 p.m. July 4, Nyack hosts a fireworks show with people gathering at Memorial Park in Nyack (bring a chair or blanket — and bonus, you likely will also see displays at Tarrytown and Irvington across the river).
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
Public HEaring Set for Section 8 Housing Program
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing has been set for the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s five-year plan for Thursday, Aug. 8. The voucher program’s mission is to serve the needs of varying low-income families in the Public Housing Agency’s jurisdiction while also listing the goals and objectives to be used in measuring its success.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eligibility for a housing voucher is based on the total gross annual income and family size. According to the Yorktown Section 8 Office, the family’s income cannot exceed 50 percent of the average income of the county or...
Yorktown Celebrates Pride Month with a March and Festival
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Hundreds turned out for the fourth annual pride celebration in Yorktown Heights on Saturday, June 29, which featured a march through downtown, speeches, and performances. There were also various vendors, crafts for kids, information tables, and LGBTQ+ and ally speakers. Organized by Yorktown for Justice, the event celebrates the LGBTQ community and drew people from Westchester and Putnam counties, along with local officials Councilman Sergio Esposito, Supervisor Ed Lachterman, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, Senator Pete Harckham, and Westchester County Legislator Vedat Gashi. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sunday Market on the River July 7!
Hi, It's Kacey - wishing you a great celebration for the 4th of July this week!. On Sunday, July 7th I hope you will join me at the Let It Shine Sunday Market on the River, 10 AM - 2 PM at 45 Riverview Avenue in Verplanck. We've got lots...
Planning Board Suggests Unified Plan for Lake Osceola Area
The Yorktown Planning Board isn’t ready to issue a recommendation to the town board regarding a proposal to expand the Lake Osceola Overlay District to include a 50-acre site where a large mixed-use development is sought. At its June 24 meeting, planners suggested a holistic approach should be taken...
Celebrate July 4th with the 62nd annual Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
Get your red, white, and blue on, your American flags ready, your patriotism flowing, and get ready to celebrate America’s birthday as the Peekskill and the surrounding communities join together on the streets of downtown to listen to the numerous bands as they play their trumpets, fifes & drums. Clap and cheer the volunteers that help keep our communities safe at the annual July 4th Peekskill Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Peekskill Volunteer Firefighters Association.
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