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New study finds safest drivers in the U.S. — and they’re not in N.Y.
Everyone likes to think they’re safe behind the steering wheel. Some even want to blame entire neighboring states for producing consistently subpar drivers. A recent study by Allstate Insurance showed that while New York’s motorists do well with not speeding, they’re nowhere near the best drivers in the country.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund is running out of money
NEW YORK – New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which helps children injured by medical malpractice, is running out of money. It has enough to keep enrollment open until next spring, but after that, it will need additional funding.Typically, patients who sue for malpractice and win get a substantial award, but in New York, the hospital or doctor found to be negligent is only on the hook for part of the damages. Instead of paying for future costs, New York enrolls these kids into the fund with the promise of a lifetime of care. Sen. Liz Krueger, chair of the...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
'The park looks amazing.' See swimming beach upgrades, what's new at Stony Brook
As the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation marks its Centennial in 2024, attendance has been sizzling right along with the temperature. On Monday, state parks brass brought the spotlight to Stony Brook State Park, where a $4.5 million investment has put a shine on the swimming beach facilities...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
Army football welcomes move to American Athletic Conference, tabbed fifth in media poll
As long as you play NCAA Division I football, you should have an opportunity to compete for a national title. That’s how the leadership and players feel at West Point and that’s why it was a prime reason to join the ranks of affiliated football for only the second time since the program was created in 1890. ...
Rose Memorial Library Hosts Informational Session Tuesday Night on New Library Construction Plans
STONY POINT, NY – Residents of Stony Point are invited to attend an informational session tonight, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Rose Memorial Library (RML). No registration is required. The session will provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about...
Mainland Regional pitcher Finn Haines commits to pitch for Army
Mainland Regional rising senior Finn Haines will be continuing his baseball career at Army. Haines made the announcement in a social media post on Monday. Army's baseball team is a Division I program and member of the Patriot League and have made the NCAA Tournament six of the last seven years.
Affordable housing suit counsel set for vote at Zoom session July 26
MONTVALE—Mayor Michael Ghassali announced plans to introduce a legal team on July 26 that will represent a coalition of towns filing a lawsuit to compel 62 municipalities—now “exempt” from affordable housing obligations—to construct their “fair share” of low-income housing. Ghassali told Pascack Press...
YMCA is leaving N.J. town in unique sale
A Passaic County municipality is closing in on making an unusual purchase: Buying the local YMCA. The sales agreement between Wayne Township and the Wayne YMCA has been approved by the township’s governing council and the facility’s board of directors, officials announced last week. The impending sale was...
Search On For Suspect Who Fired Shot Into Hudson Valley Home
Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating after shots were fired into a home. The incident occurred in Orange County around 1 a.m., Friday, July 19, on Grand Avenue in Middletown.According to Lt. Jeffrey Thoelen of the Middletown Police, at least one round (bullet) entered a residence on G…
Driver Injured After Car Overturns On Roadway In Brewster
The crash happened in Putnam County on Monday afternoon, July 22, when an Acura flipped on Milltown Road in the village of Brewster near the Connecticut border, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Arriving first responders found the driver trapped inside the vehicle and were able to free her before...
Town of Carmel Adds A.I. Assistant to Website
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — If Stanley Kowalski took a streetcar named Desire to the town of Carmel in search of information, there’s no question where he’d turn: to Stella, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that’s getting a trial run on the town website. Stella allows visitors to type in questions to navigate the town’s website, find the right contacts for various forms and permits, and more. According to Stella founder and CEO Ryan Endacott, artificial intelligence has “immense” potential in “revolutionizing municipal services.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The AI works much like the chatbots...
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