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December 12, 2025
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Collaboration Advances Safety Improvements for Burden Lake Dam in Rensselaer County: A plan to repair the Burden Lake Dam in Rensselaer County is set to proceed after years of delay. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reached an agreement with local governments and the Burden Lake Preservation Corporation to address safety violations and rehabilitate the aging structure. The consent order outlines steps for bringing the dam up to current safety standards, including timelines for studies and construction. The arrangement resolves prior enforcement actions and ensures future recreational opportunities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12)
October 29, 2025
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Key Findings from New York State's 2025 Severe Weather and Resiliency Report: A recent report by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli examines the increasing impacts of severe weather across the state. Data indicates that events like thunderstorms, floods, and hail have grown more frequent and costly since the late 1990s. Economic and infrastructure losses now regularly exceed $1 billion each year, with recovery proving especially difficult for lower-income communities. The report highlights the urgent need for resilient planning statewide. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 29)
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Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens New York with Floods and…: ALBANY, NY (October 12, 2025) — Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Sunday for eight counties across southern New York as a strengthening coastal storm barreled toward the region, threatening widespread moderate to major coastal flooding, high winds and heavy rain. The declaration covers Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and … Continue reading Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens New York with Floods and High Winds The post Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Nor’easter Threatens New York with Floods and High Winds appeared first on Talk of the Sound. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Oct 12)
October 27, 2025
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Rye Democratic Donor Linked to Federal Fraud Conviction and Civil Lawsuits: Rob Rubicco, a New Rochelle resident and recent donor to Rye's Democratic City Council campaign, has a federal fraud conviction for unlawfully accessing a New York City company's confidential files. In addition, Rubicco settled a civil judgment last year for breach of contract totaling about $166,000. While Rubicco stated he has no direct connections to the Rye candidates, he expressed interest in starting a business locally, including a possible daycare center. He declined to comment when asked about his criminal past. (Source: Rye Record on Oct 27)