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Governor Hochul Unveils 21 Ambitious Projects to Transform the Mid-Hudson Region
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed a bold initiative comprising 21 transformative projects aimed at revitalizing the Mid-Hudson region. These projects, spanning both the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward programs, are set to breathe new life into areas including Port Jervis, Sleepy Hollow, Cornwall, and Cornwall-on-Hudson. With a focus...
Long Island Expressway, Route 25 Closures Scheduled
During the week of Monday, May 27, both Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) and State Route 25 will be closed overnight in Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Closures start on Tuesday and Wednesday when the eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 41...
New York City Might Buy Out Flood-Prone Buildings in Queens
The concept of managed retreat is something that’s spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years. In short, it finds state and municipal governments working to relocate residents from areas that are especially prone to flooding — including coastal destinations in Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard. The thinking behind it is, essentially, that it’s less expensive to relocate people than to deal with flood recovery expenses — and with climate change upping the risk of flooding in the future, it’s an understandable decision.
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