Temporary water woes possible in region as NYC projects begin

... to be done in Queens) includes building a 3.5-mile bypass tunnel from Newburgh to the Town of Wappinger in Dutchess County, which will involve tunneling under the Hudson River. The work will require shutting down the aqueduct for six to 10 months ...

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