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An occasional "sand shark" can be spotted in New York's #5 ranked beach town.
An occasional "sand shark" can be spotted in New York's #5 ranked beach town. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The week that saw the first day of summer moved fast in the Hudson Valley.

Near drought conditions turned to a warning about flash flooding. A plea deal turned a tragedy into what firefighters are calling a travesty. A local man was at the very center of a story the world watched with hope and alarm.

Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Indian Point Nuclear Discharge In Hudson

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Holtec International, the company decommissioning Indian Point, said the facts show that discharge into the river is the safest option ... read more


Disused Avon Campus In Rye To Get New Life Through NY Blood Center

Find out what's happening in New Rochellefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The new nerve center with nearly 1,000 employees will not only process and distribute donations, but will host lifesaving research ... read more


Rockland Rabbis Avoid Jail Time In Fatal Fire Plea Deal

The father pleaded guilty to two felony counts while the son pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor ... read more


NYC Cannot Send More 'Homeless' To Orange Without Permission: Judge

The judge ruled Wednesday that NYC would have to comply with state social services law and a further order from the court in order to do so ... read more


Pilot Of OceanGate Submarine Was Dutchess County Resident

Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, was the pilot of the vessel and one of five people in the submarine who died ... read more


See Which Westchester City Was Ranked #5 Best Beach Town In NY

You might be surprised at which Sound Shore town made the list of the very best beach towns in the Empire State ... read more

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