Sen. Stewart-Cousins Latest To Oppose Riverfront Barge Parking

U.S. Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins is the latest to join the cacophony of local officials protesting a proposal from the Coast Guard that would create anchorage sites for barges that would affect multiple Westchester municipalities along the Hudson River. Since the Coast Guard announced a proposal that would include the installation of 16 anchor berths across 715 acres on the water between Yonkers and Dobbs Ferry, it has come under fire from local, county and state officials.

Terror threats don’t stop Hudson Valley commuters

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the State Police and National Guard to deploy an additional 1,000 officers to high-profile locations across New York. DOBBS FERRY - With explosives being found in New York and New Jersey, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed the State Police and National Guard to deploy an additional 1,000 officers to high-profile locations across New York.