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Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, August 17, 2016
LOOP Hudson Valley property on the market
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A pamphlet published by the Orange County Partnership shows the location of the LOOP Hudson Valley site and its proximity
to Route 84.
and a movie complex.
The project has dragged on for more than ten years,
through a recession and a lawsuit from the Newburgh
Mall. Until very recently, the mall was expected to open
next year.
Developers appeared before the Newburgh Town Board
to explain the project had stalled due to a lack of
financing, in March. “What we need at his point is some
time,” said John Bainlardi, vice president at Wilder
Barter Partners. “At this time, we do not have the
necessary equity capital committed to allow us to proceed
with construction.”
Robert Wilder Jr. also spoke, citing nervous investors
and a slow-recovering economy. “Brick and mortar guys
have had a rough time,” said Wilder, due to increased
competition from online retailers.
Bainlardi estimated total development costs would
exceed $200 million, adding the project could be scaled
down in size.
The mall project, which began as the Marketplace
about 12 years ago, would serve as a beneficial source of
tax revenue, said Piaquadio. “The mall will pay property
taxes,” he said, as well as provide sales tax revenue.
Piaquadio said he was “open-minded” about how the
project moves forward, including a possible formation
of a joint venture between current and new developers.
Bainlardi did not respond to a request seeking comment
last week.
City designates Newburgh Activity Center as cooling center
The City of Newburgh will designate
the Activity Center at 401 Washington
St. a Cooling Center when the National
Weather Service predicts temperatures
of 95º, or greater, extreme heat conditions
or when the heat index reaches 105º or
greater. The cooling center will be open
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Staff will post information on the City’s
website and it will be update frequently
during any heat emergency.
The City is asking residents to check on
their neighbors, particularly the elderly,
and to take the following precautions:
• Drink more fluids; don’t wait until you
are thirsty to drink. Avoid alcohol and
caffeine which dehydrate the body.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored
clothing. Light colors reflect away some
of the sun’s energy.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use and
umbrella.
• Always use sunscreen with a SPF of
15 or higher.
• Eat small meals and more often.
• Slow down. If you must engage in
strenuous activity, do it during the coolest
part of the day, usually between 4 and 7
a.m.
• When temperatures are extreme, stay
The city’s Delano Hitch pool is another way to cool off on hot summer days.
indoors, ideally in an air-conditioned
place.
• Never leave anyone, a person or
animal, in a parked vehicle.
Heat emergencies are often slow to
develop. It could take a number of days
of oppressive heat for a heat wave to have
a significant or quantifiable impact. Heat
waves do not strike victims immediately,
but rather their cumulative effects slowly
take the lives of vulnerable populations
(see listing of vulnerable populations).
Heat exhaustion occurs when the
body is dehydrated.
• Symptoms -- headache, nausea,
dizziness, cool and clammy skin, pale face,
cramps, weakness, profuse perspiration
• First Aid -- move to a cooler spot,
drink water with a small amount of salt
added (one teaspoon per quart)
• Without Intervention -- it can lead
to collapse and heatstroke. Heatstroke
occurs when perspiration cannot occur
and the body overheats.
• Symptoms -- headache, nausea, face
flushed, hot and dry skin, no perspiration,
body temperature over 101°F, chills, rapid
pulse
• First Aid -- cool person immediately,
move to shade or indoors, wrap in a cool,
wet sheet, get medical assistance ,
• Without Intervention -- it can lead to
confusion, coma and death.
Although anyone at any time can suffer
heat-related illness, some people are at
greater risk than others. People aged 65
or older are particularly susceptible to
heat-related illnesses and complications
that can result during periods of high
temperatures and humidity. Individuals
with chronic respiratory illnesses, such
as asthma or diabetes, may also find that
their conditions worsen during these
times.
Infants and young children are also
at increased risk for complications in
the summer heat. Reduce the amo