Hudson Valley

E-ZPass Tolls on Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Set to Rise by 50 Cents in 2025

Tolls on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge will increase by 50 cents starting January, bringing the cost for E-ZPass users to $6.75. By...

Congressman Mike Lawler Resolves Over 5,000 Constituent Cases in NY-17

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) proudly announced today that his office has successfully resolved more than 5,000 cases on behalf of residents and families in...

Rockland Community College Fuels $397.8 Million Economic Growth in Hudson Valley

Rockland Community College (RCC) announced the results of a comprehensive Economic Impact Report conducted by Lightcast, showcasing the institution’s crucial role in driving economic...

New York State Police Issue Over 24,000 Tickets, Including Rockland County, During Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign

The New York State Police issued 24,191 tickets statewide during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement campaign. The enforcement period ran from Saturday, November...

George Washington Bridge Restoration Nears Completion: Major Milestone Achieved in $2 Billion Overhaul

The George Washington Bridge, a critical 93-year-old link between New Jersey and New York, is approaching the final stages of its transformative $2 billion...

Bear Mountain Bridge Celebrates 100 Years of Connecting Communities

The Bear Mountain Bridge, a historic and iconic structure spanning the Hudson River, celebrated its centennial anniversary this week. Officially opened to traffic on...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Delays at Bear Mountain Bridge Scheduled for Sunday Morning

The New York State Bridge Authority has issued a reminder about scheduled traffic interruptions on the Bear Mountain Bridge tomorrow morning, Sunday, November 24,...

Congressman Mike Lawler Secures $32.9M for Rockland and Hudson Valley, Totals Over $70M in First Term

Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler, joined by Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco and local officials, announced $32.9 million in federal funding for 15 new projects...

UPDATE: Piermont Fire Department Assists in Recovery of Missing Swimmer in Westchester County

The Piermont Fire Department Dive Team and Marine Unit were called in for mutual aid to Westchester County to assist with the search and...

JSX Adds New ‘Semi-Private’ Florida Flights From Westchester Airport, Benefiting Rockland County Residents

Thousands of Rockland County residents who frequent Westchester County Airport will soon have new travel options to Florida. JSX, the semi-private jet carrier, is...

NYSDOT Announces Overnight Closures of Bear Mountain Bridge Road

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that Bear Mountain Bridge Road, also known as the Goat Trail, will be closed...

Congressmen Mike Lawler and Pat Ryan Demand MTA Extend Fare Discounts to All Metro-North and LIRR Riders Amidst Congestion Pricing Controversy

Yesterday, ahead of a planned vote by the MTA board on discounts for Metro-North and LIRR riders within the 5 boroughs, Congressmen Pat Ryan...

Congressman Mike Lawler Hosts Critical Public Safety Roundtable with NY-17 Congressional District Law Enforcement Personnel

In an important meeting on public safety, Congressman Mike Lawler spearheaded a roundtable discussion with local law enforcement officials in Rockland County, on Monday...

Hudson River Protection Act, Spearheaded by Congressmen Lawler, Ryan, and Molinaro, Clears Major Hurdle in Congress to Safeguard Environment

The Hudson River Protection Act introduced by Representatives Lawler, Ryan, and Molinaro passed through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as part of the Coast...

E-Z Pass SMS Scam Alert: Rockland County and Hudson Valley Residents Beware!

Residents of Rockland County and the Hudson Valley have been put on high alert as reports of a new scam targeting individuals through text...

Westchester County Airport Leads in Price Drops for Domestic Flights, Report Finds

A recent study by the NetCredit blog has revealed significant shifts in the cost of domestic flights across the United States, with Westchester County...

Rockland County GOP Chairman Faces DUI Charges After Traffic Stop

Lawrence Garvey, 57, Chairman of the Rockland County Republican Party, was arrested on December 3, 2023, following a traffic stop on Interstate 287 for...

High-Speed Chase Ends in Fatal Accident in Woodbury, Suspects Located; Rockland County Sheriff’s Assist

Late Friday night, a harrowing high-speed chase on Route 6 in Woodbury culminated in a fatal collision, claiming two lives and prompting an extensive...

Rockland County Faces Sales Tax Decline in 2023, Bucking Regional Trend

Rockland County experienced a surprising decline in sales tax revenue in 2023, marking its first drop since the COVID-19 pandemic began. According to the...

Schumer and Lawler Secure $10 Million for Hudson Valley Police, Including $1,829,706 for Rockland County, Ending Payment Delays

US. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Mike Lawler have jointly secured over $10 million in long-awaited federal payments for Hudson Valley...