Regional

HARLEM VALLEY — Just as millions of Americans living along the Eastern Seaboard — and those of us living right here in the Tri-state region — have dealt with the hardships of existing during a global pandemic, all were forced to deal with Tropical Storm Isaias, which arrived Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4.

HARLEM VALLEY — “School districts have until Friday, Aug. 21, to submit plans for in-person learning to the Department of Health (DOH).” stated Governor Andrew Cuomo in a daily coronavirus email update on Monday, Aug. 10. “Currently, a number of school districts have yet to submit a plan.

DOVER PLAINS — Almost nine months after they were arrested for criminal trespassing on the Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVEC) property, New York residents Creek Iversen, Ben Schwartz, Monica Hunken and George Elliot had their day in court on Monday, Aug.

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias, which hit the Tri-state region on Tuesday, Aug. 4, was devastating for many area residents, especially those many who lost power. 

There was less activity along the Housatonic River from the Great Falls in Falls Village/Salsibury south to Cornwall over weekend. 

Many roads were closed in the aftermath of last Tuesday’s storm, which may have contributed to the smaller numbers.