Regional Briefs – August 30, 2016

FDNY Ambulance Strikes, Kills 81-Year-Old Man

NEW YORK – An 81-year-old man hit by an ambulance in Manhattan on Monday has died, The Associated Press reported. Gen Zhan was struck as she was crossing a street in a crosswalk.

Drought-Stricken Upstate Farmers Get OK for Aid

ALBANY – Federal officials on Tuesday declared 15 upstate counties as “primary natural disaster areas” because of this summer’s drought, making them eligible for low-interest loans and other programs.

New Ferry Ready for Service Between NJ and NYC

WEEHAWKEN, N.J. – A new ferry will begin carrying commuters Thursday between New Jersey and Manhattan, The Associated Press reported. New York Waterway’s 400-passenger Betsy Ross will join its sister ship, the Molly Pitcher. The vessels have heated handrails.

Water Main Break Floods Streets, Sinks SUV

NEW YORK – A water main break Monday night sent water spewing into the streets of the Upper West Side and opened a giant sinkhole, swallowing a BMW SUV, The Associated Press reported. Some basements had 5 or 6 feet of water.

Westchester County Airport To Offer Flights to Miami

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester Airport will be offering flights to Miami, the Journal News reported. Starting Dec. 15, American Airlines plans to run two daily non-stop flights. Delta and JetBlue both offer flights to Florida, but not Miami.

NY Appoints Privacy Officer To Protect Student Data

ALBANY – New York’s Education Department has hired a chief privacy officer to protect student and teacher data. Temitope Akinyemi will develop privacy policies.

This article appeared in print on page 30 of the August 31st, 2016 edition of Hamodia.