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Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant'
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' As a powerful Nor'easter threatens to dump inches of snow and a wintry mix on much of New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel hazards posed by the white stuff.  According to Hochul, the large coastal weather system is predicted to hit New York late Saturday, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7, bringing anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Central New York, and a mix of snow and rain to New York City and Long Island. Winter storm watches are in effect throughout New York S…
Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires
Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires A new law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will force utility companies in the state to quickly respond to downed wires reported by members of the public.  The legislation, which was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22, will protect residents during storms by requiring utility companies to respond to reports of downed wires no later than 72 hours after the response to the emergency event ends, according to Hochul.  Before the new law was signed, power companies were only required to have a plan to secure a wire on a schedule if it was reported by a municipal emergency official.&nb…
Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of Capital Region 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff Says Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of Capital Region 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff Says
Wrong Turn Case: Suspect In Death Of Capital Region 20-Year-Old 'Uncooperative,' Sheriff Says A New York man accused of opening fire on a group of people who accidentally turned down his driveway, killing a 20-year-old woman, is not cooperating with police, authorities said. The shooting happened Saturday night, April 15, in Washington County, in the town of Hebron, located southeast of Glens Falls. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, April 17, Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said the suspect, 65-year-old Kevin Monahan, has refused to speak to investigators about the shooting. Earlier Report: Deadly Wrong Turn: Schuylerville 20-Year-Old Shot, Killed While Looking F…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Capital Region Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Capital Region
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In Capital Region New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY 'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY This story has been updated. At least 28 people are now confirmed dead in Erie and Niagara counties, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, have paralyzed the region for the third day. The storm-related death toll in the city of Buffalo is now at 20 people, Buffalo PD spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge said on Monday, Dec. 26. "Unfortunately, we do expect that number (of deaths) to grow," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who provided details on some of the newly reported fatalities. They include: A 22-year-o…
7 Dead As Buffalo's Buried In 4 Feet Of Snow: 'We're At War With Mother Nature,' Hochul Says 7 Dead As Buffalo's Buried In 4 Feet Of Snow: 'We're At War With Mother Nature,' Hochul Says
7 Dead As Buffalo's Buried In 4 Feet Of Snow: 'We're At War With Mother Nature,' Hochul Says Updated story: Death Toll Climbs To At Least 17 In Western NY From Devastating Lake-Effect Blizzard At least seven people are confirmed dead in the Buffalo area, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect winds, have brought emergency response efforts to a standstill. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said on Christmas morning, Sunday, Dec. 25 that four more people had died as a result of the storm, after three earlier deaths had been reported, including two who had medical emergencies in the town of Cheektowaga, just east of Buffalo, because responders w…
'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region 'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region
'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region State leaders are warning people to prepare for a potent winter storm that could bring as much as 18 inches of snow to parts of the region. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday evening, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16. Earlier Report: Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Areas in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Capital Region, northern New England, and Pennsylvania could see a foot or more of accumulation from the Nor'easter, according to AccuWeather.com. A long duration winter storm will begin later today an…
Gas Explosion In Region Injures 2 Tradesmen Setting Up For Thanksgiving Gathering Gas Explosion In Region Injures 2 Tradesmen Setting Up For Thanksgiving Gathering
Gas Explosion In Region Injures 2 Tradesmen Setting Up For Thanksgiving Gathering What began as preparations for a festive holiday gathering for several tradesmen in the Capital Region ended with two men hospitalized for burns following a suspected gas explosion. Emergency crews in Warren County were called at around 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, with reports of an explosion in Glens Falls at the UA Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 773 building, located near Luzerne and Veterans roads. According to a statement from the City of Glens Falls, the men, ages 36 and 55, were setting up for a Thanksgiving gathering and had gone into a metal storage container to grab some folding…
Officers Shot, Killed In Connecticut Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call Officers Shot, Killed In Connecticut Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call
Officers Shot, Killed In Connecticut Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call Two Connecticut police officers who were gunned down and killed when responding to an apparent domestic dispute may have been lured to the home by a fake 911 call. Bristol Police Sgt. Dustin DeMonte, age 35, and Officer Alex Hamzy, age 34, both young fathers, were killed and 26-year-old Alec Iurato was injured, around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 in a residential neighborhood in Bristol, said the Connecticut State Police. State police said a preliminary investigation has found that Bristol Police received a 911 call reporting a possible domestic violence incident between two siblings at 3…
ESPN Commentator's NY Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says ESPN Commentator's NY Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says
ESPN Commentator's NY Home Destroyed In Fire, Report Says The suburban New York home of ESPN commentator Mike Breen was destroyed in a fire over the weekend, according to a report from TMZ. Emergency responders on Long Island rushed to the scene of the blaze in North Hills at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, the Nassau County Police Department previously reported. TMZ reported that Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department received reports from Breen's neighbors about the fire. No one was in the residence at the time. "Numerous hand lines as well as 2 ladder pipes and a deck gun were used to battle the fire," the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire De…
VIDEO: 6 Tractor-Trailers Burst Into Flames At Trash Dump In Capital District VIDEO: 6 Tractor-Trailers Burst Into Flames At Trash Dump In Capital District
Video: 6 Tractor-Trailers Burst Into Flames At Trash Dump In Capital District Firefighters spent hours battling a large blaze that broke out at a trash dump in the region. Emergency crews in Greene County were called at around 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, with reports that several tractor-trailers had caught fire at the Catskill transfer station, located on Highway 385. Firefighters arrived to find six, 120 yard trailers that were filled with trash and on fire, the Catskill Fire Company said. Flames had already burned through the walls and frames of three trailers. Catskill fire was dispatched before 11pm for an unknown type fire in the area of the transfer sta…
Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Capital District Home With Two Adults, Four Kids Present Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Capital District Home With Two Adults, Four Kids Present
Police Investigate Suspicious Fire At Capital District Home With Two Adults, Four Kids Present A house fire that threatened a Capital District family and left a man hospitalized has been deemed suspicious by authorities. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, with reports of a residential fire in Greenwich on Bald Mountain Road. Four children and two adults were in the house when flames broke out and all were able to get out, New York State Police said. One adult suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was med-flighted to a hospital in Burlington, Vermont, according to police. Video from the scene showed extensive damage to the ho…
Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas
Six Brand-New High School Grads In NY Rush To Battle Blaze After Getting Diplomas Six brand-new high school graduates rushed to battle a fire shortly after receiving their diplomas. On Long Island, the Port Jefferson Fire Department announced that the department responded to a garage fire on Arlington Avenue in Port Jefferson shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24. Officials said six of the responding firefighters had just completed their graduation from Port Jefferson High School. "In the midst of taking pictures with their families, they responded to the firehouse to handle the alarm," officials said. The fire department said no one was injured in the blaze, and …