Abductions; TZB Demolition; Cyber-Bullying Lawsuit

It was a big week for news around the Hudson Valley Patch sites. It's not surprising that our top stories in the past week had to do with the plan to dismantle the remaining anchor span of the old Tappan Zee Bridge, which is too unstable to just take apart.

• Shutting Down NY Thruway To Blow Up The Old TZB Anchor Span
• Controlled Demolition Of Old TZB Rescheduled

One of the smaller villages in the Hudson Valley got a bit of deserved attention: New York’s Best Place To Live Is In The Hudson Valley

With the news of progress for the Sandy Hook parents taking on the cyber-bullying that has added to their grief came a local story about the issue: Rockland Teacher Wins $4 Million Award In Cyber-Bullying Case

We had another echo of national news as well: Hospital Worker Had Sex With Patient

There are other kinds of bullying: Proud Boys' McInnes Hates No-Hate Signs In Hometown

We had two stories of women and abduction.

• Arrest In Attempted Abduction At Gunpoint In Mount Kisco
• Teenager Lured By Rapist Found With Phone App

When our readers need a break, one thing they like to do is look at beautiful houses in beautiful settings:

• Renovated Dutch Barn With Sunset Views Of Catskills
• Hamptons' Lifestyle Can Be Yours In Westchester

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First, we're making it easier to post your news: See What Your Neighbors Are Saying On Patch

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