First Mosquito-Borne EEE Death Causes Concern |Week In Review

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The unofficial end of the summer season is here. As we leave the dog days of summer behind, the news didn't take the holiday off.

Police say hate picked a target just trying to do a job. Mosquitos gave us something else to worry about. Legoland gave a Hudson Valley man his dream job. A Bee-line Bus crash caused concern. And a new New York law tackling "period poverty" was helped across the finish line by two Scarsdale sisters.

Here are the biggest stories you might have missed this week.

Legoland New York's New Model Builder Is Local: Q&A With Jack Mohan

"What makes me laugh the most about all of this is that I now bear a job title that is about as common as 'astronaut'."

2 Accused Of Hate Crime Assault On UPS Driver: Ramapo Police

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it welcomed hate crime charges for the alleged assault.

Bee-Line Bus In Friday Night I-95 Crash, 7 Taken To Hospital

The driver of a car involved suffered a severe leg injury, while other passengers on the bus were treated by EMTs, according to officials.

'Your Neighbors Need You," Community Responds After Hundreds Lose Gas

When Con Ed shut the natural gas for emergency repairs, Mayor Spano asked for help for the families affected. An outpouring followed.

New NY Law Tackling 'Period Poverty' Motivated By Scarsdale Sisters

Assemblymember Amy Paulin was approached to author the legislation by the high school students, who shared an eye-opening experience.

Iona University Featured In Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges 2025

Only 15 percent of America's 2,600 four-year colleges make the cut in the book that ranks the nation's best institutions for undergrads.

Health Officials Urge Precautions After Mosquito-Borne EEE Death

The county health department said steps are being taken in the wake of a New Hampshire man's death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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