Drama On The Mario Cuomo+Beach Quality Grades Released |Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — It would be understandable to want to take a break from the news this week. Fortunately, news in the Hudson Valley was less discouraging than national and international events.

Here are this week's most read stories from the Hudson Valley Patch network.

Kelly Clarkson And Children Pay Visit To Legoland New York

The Grammy- and Emmy-award winner took some photos to show how "awesome" her visit was.

Blum Sisters' Lemonade Stand Returns To Chappaqua Farmers Market

The sisters have a goal of earning $2,000 for childhood cancer research for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation this year.

Additional Info Released About Possible Jumper Saved On Cuomo Bridge

A man who had climbed over a glass barrier on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge and was possibly threatening to jump was rescued Friday morning.

ALSO THIS WEEK:

• City Street Renamed In Honor Of 102-Year-Old Human Rights Legend
• Surprises In New LI Sound Beach Grades Released By Environmental Group
• Hudson Valley Nurse With MS Comes Out Of Retirement At 72
• $13.6M Paid By United Healthcare For Denying Mental Health Care In NY
• Officer Saves Man, Dog From Burning Car Dangling Over Embankment

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