NY State Announces Completion Of I-84 Paving Project NY State Announces Completion Of I-84 Paving Project
NY State Announces Completion Of I-84 Paving Project A multi-million dollar resurfacing project along one of the Hudson Valley’s busiest stretches of I-84 has been completed. The New York State Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8 that an $11 million project to resurface a 7.7-mile stretch of the interstate between Dutchess and Putnam counties has been completed. Construction crews began the I-84 project in the spring and it was expedited during the COVID-19 pandemic and finished ahead of schedule. The newly resurfaced roadway stretches from East Fishkill to the Bowen Road overpass in Kent. According to New York Gov. An…
COVID-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Positive-Test Rate Dramatically Rises In Putnam County; Breakdown By Town Putnam County is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 infections that hasn't been seen since the virus first began surging through the region in early March. During the 37-day stretch between Thanksgiving and the beginning of the new year, Putnam is experiencing a spike in new cases as the infection rate for those taking COVID-19 tests in the county continues to climb. In response, the county Department of Health issued an alert cautioning of the spike in cases. "Positivity rates of COVID-19 have continued to increase in Putnam County. During the holiday season, it is important to have celebra…
COVID-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021 COVID-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021
Covid-19: School District In Area Goes Remote Until 2021 A school district in the area will be switching over to its distance learning model following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff members. Carmel Schools Superintendent Eric Stark announced the shift to remote learning will start on Monday, Dec. 14 for all schools. Carmel High School already shifted to distance learning starting on Monday, Dec. 7. All students will return to in-person learning as of Friday, Jan. 8. “There were a number of factors that led to the decision to close for the extended time period,” Stark wrote in a message to parents. “The primary reason i…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community There have been nearly 300 new positive COVID-19 cases reported last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,700, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 82,446 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (279 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown of the numbers. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began nine months ago. The county is currently monitoring 167 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,555 Putnam residents are no longer isola…
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code
COVID: Putnam County Wants State To Provide Breakdown By Zip Code Putnam County is calling on more detailed COVID-19 data from the state as new cases of the virus surge across the country during the holiday season. With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and more holidays fast approaching, county officials issued an alert cautioning families to modify plans to help curtail the spread of the virus. Officials are also working with New York State health officials to get more information to residents, businesses, and schools, broken down by zip code. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell noted that with more areas in the Hudson Valley and New York being d…
COVID-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been nearly 400 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last two weeks in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,400, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 73,896 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (398 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown of the numbers. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began eight months ago. The county is currently monitoring 160 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,305 Putnam residents are no…
COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town There have been nearly 400 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last two weeks in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,400, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 73,896 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (398 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Nov. 20. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began eight months ago. The county is currently monitoring 160 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,305 Putnam residents ar…
COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town There have been 65 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with two new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 65,586 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,067 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Nov. 6. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, including one in the last week. The county is currently monitoring 71 active COVID-19 cases. A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Putnam County, according to t…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 52 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,000, with three new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 61,646 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,002 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 30. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the past several weeks. The county is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,900 Putnam …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 61 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with no new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 57,867 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,950 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 23. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the past several weeks. The county is currently monitoring 50 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,900 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after tes…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 39 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with one new hospitalization according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 54,244 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,889 (39 new) positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 16. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the last week. The county is currently monitoring 33 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,856 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after test…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 31 new positive COVID-19 cases reported the last week, according to the Department of Health. There have now been 51,329 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,850 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the last week. The county is currently monitoring 27 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,823 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after testing positive for the virus more than two weeks ago. There are three COVID-19 p…