The New York Thruway Authority has filed a lawsuit accusing the builders of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, Tappan Zee Constructors, of not delivering a bridge to agreed-upon construction standards. In a statement, Thruway Authority spokesperson Jennifer Givner, said while independent experts have confirmed the bridge is safe, there is a dispute over material compliance of several “stay cable anchorage components” that require remediation. Tappan Zee Constructors disagrees with the assessment, and Givner added, has refused to comply with their contract. The Thruway has started to replace the components, but no timetable on the fix has been released. The Thruway Authority is reportedly seeking no less than $1 billion for the repairs.
Town of Ramapo Grows Impatient as LED Lights Installed Could Take O&R Years to Turn On
The town of Ramapo has installed two-thousand LED lights around town but Orange and Rockland Utilities hasn’t turned them on yet. Ramapo’s chief of staff Mona Montal told “The Morning Show” Monday they’re considering going to the Public Service Commission to file an official complaint. Montal says the lights take seven minutes to turn on, but O&R has said it’ll take three years…
O&R Senior Communications Specialist, Vito Signorile , says the company understands Ramapo residents’ frustration…
Meanwhile, Montal says the town has had to install temporary solar lights in some areas where safety is a concern.
Clarkstown Legislator Looks Forward to Presidential Campaign as VP Accepts Democratic Party Nomination
History was made last night as vice-president Kamala Harris officially accepted the nomination as the Democratic Party’s candidate for president in the 2024 race. Rockland Legislator Beth Davidson, who represents District 10 in Clarkstown, was in Chicago at the DNC as a delegate. Davidson told “The Morning Show” yesterday from now through November 5th, the Democrats are on a mission…
Today also may see the end of a third-party candidate’s quest for the White House. Haverstraw Supervisor, Democrat Howard Phillips, has been a vocal supporter of Robert F. Kennedy Junior…
The Associated Press reported Kennedy is scheduled to speak in Phoenix today “about his path forward.” Earlier this week, his running mate suggested the possibility he could drop out and endorse former President Donald Trump.
Weekend Events in Rockland
There’s lots to do this weekend, and with the summer winding down, the weather will be perfect the entire weekend. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny says if you haven’t been there yet, Saturday’s a great day to visit the Pearl River Farmer’s Market…
It runs tomorrow 10-2pm on the Central Avenue Field. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says today you can catch a lunchtime summer concert series from 12:15 to 1:45 in New City…
Over in Haverstraw tonight, supervisor Howard Phillips says you can catch a free movie at Bowline…
It starts at 8:30. Then tomorrow Phillips says you might be interested in the 14th annual RC Air Show hosted by the Hudson Valley Radio Control Club…
That’s tomorrow from 10am until 4pm at Haverstraw’s scenic river front park located on Beach Road across from Paul Piperato Haverstraw Bay County Park. You can park there, then take a shuttle.
NY Boulders Win Road Series vs. Knockouts, Look to Home Stand Against 1st-Place Quebec
The New York Boulders looked to salvage their three-game series against the 6th place New England Knockouts yesterday with slim hopes keeping their Frontier League playoff hopes alive. The Boulders showed some grit, and knocked out the Knockouts, 6-0. The Boulders are in 4th place, three games out of the 3rd place playoff spot, well behind the 1st-place Quebec Capitals. The Boulders start a critical three-game home stand against the Capitals tonight, game time 7pm, and you can hear the game live here on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com.