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An old railroad track that’s no longer in use could become a rail-trail and provide much-needed relief from the perils of walking along the very busy and dangerous Route 59 in the town of Ramapo. Supervisor Michael Specht says the town met with some folks who used to live in Airmont who brought the idea to the town’s attention a few weeks ago… Specht says the trail would start … [Read more...] about Ramapo Considers a Rail-Trail for Former MTA Tracks in Town

State lawmakers are combing through the governor’s, the Senate’s and the Assembly’s budget proposals looking for common ground and a final budget to run the state next fiscal year in the next two weeks. Rockland State Senator, Republican Bill Weber of the 38th District, says there’s more money on the table over last year, some of it for good purposes… Assemblyman Chris Eachus … [Read more...] about State Lawmakers Have Less Than Two Weeks to Pass NY State Budget

A Westchester man was injured, but not seriously, after he crashed his car coming off the Thruway ramp leading into Palisades Center in West Nyack yesterday morning. That’s according to DailyVoice.com. They report that a 64 year-old driver from Yonkers crashed and overturned after losing control just after 8am traveling westbound on the Exit 12 ramp to Palisades Center Drive, … [Read more...] about Westchester Man Injured After One-Car Crash Near Palisades Center

The town of Haverstraw golf course opened for the season yesterday. Town supervisor Howard Phillips says the Philip J. Rotella golf course is among the state’s jewels… The course first opened in 1984 and was named for former supervisor Phil Rotella in 2002. For more information, visit the golf course’s website, RotellaGolfCourse.com. … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Municipal Golf Course Opens for Season

Congestion pricing remains, for now. Published reports said the Trump administration has extended today’s deadline to stop the tolling system that launched January fifth. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media the DOT is giving New York a 30-day extension as discussions continue. Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have vowed to fight to keep the tolling system, … [Read more...] about NEWS BRIEFS: Congestion Pricing Deadline Extended; O&R Rate Increase; SSA Local Office Closures; RBA Protesters