Twindemic + Flood-Prone Highway Gets A Lift | Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — From the very first reports of a new coronavirus variant's arrival in the Hudson Valley to the return of mask mandates in response to a surge of COVID-19 cases in the region to the political backlash that followed, things moved fast in the last seven days.

Here are a selection of the most read stories of the past week:

1st Case Of Omicron Variant Detected In Hudson Valley

County Executive George Latimer said the case was confirmed Tuesday.

Chase Starts In The Bronx And Crisscrosses Westchester: WCPD

A civilian and 2 officers were hurt in collisions related to the wild pursuit of a man wanted for attempted murder in the Bronx.

Pile Driving To Start In Saw Mill Parkway Flood Control Project

It's part of the project to raise a stretch of the commuter artery and build two new bridges to meet flood projections.

Teen Arrested After Threatening To 'Shoot Up School': YPD

Yonkers police arrest 17-year-old high school student for making terroristic threats after fellow students reported the comments.

Helping An Afghan Refugee Family Resettle In Town

As Congregation Sons of Israel works with local and national experts, NY Gov. Hochul announces more funding to support efforts statewide.

HV Officials Respond Variously To Holiday Mask, Vaccine Mandates

Under the monthlong mandate, businesses and public venues must either require proof of vaccination or require masks.

ALSO THIS WEEK:

• Harvey School Grad Feeling 'Oh So Pretty' In Westside Story Role
• Worker Dies In Overnight Bike Shop Fire, Roof Collapse
• Flu Cases Rise Early In Season: Health Officials
• Police Still Probing CSHS Grad's Shooting Death
• 17-Year-Old Accused Of Having Child Porn On Cell Phone

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