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Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm
Storm Price Gouging: Consumers Warned To Watch For Rising Expenses In NY Amid Massive Rainstorm Officials are urging New Yorkers to keep an eye out for stores and services that may be using the rainstorm to charge extra for essential goods. On Friday, Sept. 29, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to consumers against price gouging amidst the ongoing state of emergency caused by rainstorms and flooding across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New York City. Related: State Of Emergency: 'Extreme Weather Event' Threatening Areas In NY, Hochul Says Price gauging can affect anything from essential goods — such as food, gas, and batteries — to services like …
Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester
Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester In the aftermath of a spate of severe weather that left many roads and public areas flooded in the Hudson Valley, a Northern Westchester town has declared a state of emergency.  Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi declared the state of emergency on Tuesday, July 18 at 3 p.m. in response to severe flooding that left many streets, parks, and other recreation areas flooded or damaged. The declaration was made after the damage from the "unprecedented" rainfall from a storm system that arrived on Tuesday was assessed by town officials.  The severe flooding will now require th…
Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding
Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding In the aftermath of a storm system that caused severe flooding to inundate the Hudson Valley, Putnam County officials have declared a state of emergency as part of the effort to recover from the ordeal.  Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially declared the State of Emergency on Monday, July 10 in response to significant flooding from a storm system that arrived on Sunday, July 9.  According to Byrne, the flooding left many county roads, bridges, and culverts severely damaged, prompting the county to begin working with state and federal government officials to advocate for f…
Storm Aftermath: Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain Storm Aftermath: Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain
Storm Aftermath: Westchester Town Left Drenched By Heavy Rain Much of a Northern Westchester town was left submerged following a powerful storm that dropped over six inches of rain and caused officials to declare a state of emergency.  The storm, which rampaged across the Hudson Valley on Sunday night, July 9 into Monday morning, July 10, brought a deluge of rainfall that left many public areas and roads in Yorktown damaged and under a pool of water.  Earlier report: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog Some of the damage caused by the freak event included a sinkhole behind the town ha…
New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley
New Update: Drenching Downpours Wash Away Parts Of Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley Multiple roads in the Hudson Valley remain closed Monday, July 10, and Metro-North service was reduced after torrents of rain sent vehicles floating, created sinkholes, and flooded homes. A state of emergency was issued In Orange County by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued an executive order banning all vehicles and pedestrians from roads in the Town of Highland until 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 10. Neuhaus also reported a woman, reportedly in her 30s, drowned near West Point. In Westchester County, Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana issued a state of emergency on M…
At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley
At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley New Update: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog At least one fatality has been confirmed in New York where flash flooding from a slow-moving severe storm system hit the Hudson Valley region hard where widespread damage has been reported and as much as 8 inches of rainfall fell in some spots. In Orange County where the epicenter of the storm struck, the person was killed during the height of the storm on Sunday, July 9. On Monday morning, July 10, "storm and emergency officials remain on scene to conduct damage assessments," according…
State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving
State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving A town in Northern Westchester has declared a State of Emergency in an effort to prevent New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers to a school within the municipality's borders.  Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi issued the State of Emergency declaration on Friday, May 26 in response to New York City's alleged plan to send migrants to the Pleasantville Cottage School at 1075 Broadway (Route 141),  According to Fulgenzi, the plan, which he said would be coming from New York City and state officials, would be illegal as it would violate the town's zoning…
State Of Emergency: Fourth Hudson Valley County Joins Effort To Keep Away Asylum Seekers State Of Emergency: Fourth Hudson Valley County Joins Effort To Keep Away Asylum Seekers
State Of Emergency: Fourth Hudson Valley County Joins Effort To Keep Away Asylum Seekers A fourth Hudson Valley county has executed a State of Emergency in an effort to stop New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers, in addition to enacting three executive orders.  Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne, a Republican, said on Monday, May 22 that he had executed and filed a State of Emergency in relation to New York City's "recent moves to relocate asylum seekers to Hudson Valley counties without proper coordination with local municipalities," he said in a statement released by county officials.  Byrne also said he enacted three executive orders that would "g…
2 Buses Of Migrants Arrive In Hudson Valley Despite State Of Emergency 2 Buses Of Migrants Arrive In Hudson Valley Despite State Of Emergency
2 Buses Of Migrants Arrive In Hudson Valley Despite State Of Emergency Despite a State of Emergency being issued for a Hudson Valley county, one county executive is saying asylum seekers have arrived at a hotel in the region. The migrants were reportedly dropped off in Dutchess County on Sunday, May 21 at the Red Roof Inn in the town of Poughkeepsie, said Dutchess County Executive Willian O'Neil. "Despite repeated requests, Dutchess County has not received any information about individuals, legally in NYC’s custodial care, who have been transported by NYC to Dutchess County," O'Neil said. O'Neil said on Sunday the Town of Poughkeepsie police reported two buse…
Second Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Against Possible Migrant Influx Second Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Against Possible Migrant Influx
Second Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Against Possible Migrant Influx Anticipating at least 70 asylum seekers being sent to a hotel in their area, another Hudson Valley government has declared a State of Emergency. Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus declared a State of Emergency for the county late on Monday, May 8, in response to New York City’s proposed plan to send asylum seekers to be temporarily housed at motels in the town of Newburgh. Mirroring actions that were taken by Rockland County which declared a State of Emergency on Saturday, May 6, the Orange County order will "protect county resources," said Neuhaus. "The Order simply preserves the …
New Update: NYC Has No Right To Send Migrants To Pair Of Hudson Valley Counties, Officials Say New Update: NYC Has No Right To Send Migrants To Pair Of Hudson Valley Counties, Officials Say
New Update: NYC Has No Right To Send Migrants To Pair Of Hudson Valley Counties, Officials Say More than 300 migrants seeking asylum who were slated to be sent to two Hudson Valley hotels aren't welcome and won't be arriving if one county executive has his way. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said on Monday, May 8 that the plan by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send 340 male immigrants to Rockland County is "utter nonsense" and a State of Emergency that was enacted over the weekend will make sure it doesn't happen. During a press conference on Monday, Day, along with officials from Orange County which has also been picked as a location for the asylum seekers to be housed, all exp…
Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Expected Arrival Of Migrants From NYC Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Expected Arrival Of Migrants From NYC
Hudson Valley County Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Expected Arrival Of Migrants From NYC A county in the Hudson Valley has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the arrival of hundreds of migrants from New York City. About 340 migrant men will be housed in Rockland County at the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg for four months, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said Saturday afternoon, May 6. The county informed New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, May 5 that Rockland would not allow this plan to stand and has enacted the state of emergency in direct response. "New York City declared itself a Sanctuary City in December of 2016 committing itself to supporting…
Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System
Potentially Historic Storm: Parts Of NY Could See Up To 6 Feet Of Snow From 'Intense' System A potentially historic, extreme storm that will bring intense snowfall and accumulation of 3 to 6 feet to parts of New York over a period of days has prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue a State of Emergency for 11 counties in the state. The most significant snowfall is expected Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, with accumulations of up to 3 feet of snow possible in the Buffalo area and up to 2 feet of snow possible in the Watertown area, with snowfall rates of 3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Thundersnow is possible in the most intense bands, according to…
NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health' NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health'
NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health' New York’s top health official is urging the public to get vaccinated against poliovirus if they haven’t yet done so. State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett declared polio "an imminent threat to public health" in New York State Wednesday, Sept. 28. NY Declares Polio State Of Emergency After Virus Found In Wastewater On Long Island The declaration will free up resources to help local health departments set up vaccination clinics and better focus their outreach efforts to unvaccinated or under-vaccinated New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said. Health officials are hoping to boost …
Hudson Valley Town Near Massive 150-Acre Wildfire Declares State Of Emergency Hudson Valley Town Near Massive 150-Acre Wildfire Declares State Of Emergency
Hudson Valley Town Near Massive 150-Acre Wildfire Declares State Of Emergency A Hudson Valley town near the massive 150-acre wildfire consuming a section of a state park has issued a state of emergency and instituted a burn ban. The Ulster County town of Shawangunk issued the order and the band on Sunday, Aug. 28 after the fire was sparked by a lightning strike in the Minnewaska State Park in Ellenville.  The area's drought conditions and the fire led to the burn ban which runs through Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to town officials. Earlier report: Massive Minnewaska State Park Wildfire In Ulster County Grows In Size The ban prevents any outside fi…
Local State Of Emergency Declared In NYC Due To Monkeypox Outbreak Local State Of Emergency Declared In NYC Due To Monkeypox Outbreak
Local State Of Emergency Declared In NYC Due To Monkeypox Outbreak New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a local state of emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak. Adams issued the emergency executive order on Monday, Aug. 1. As of Friday, July 29, 1,289 people in New York City had tested positive for monkeypox. “New York City now has over 1,200 reported cases, approximately 25 percent of cases nationally, and we are continuing to see the numbers rise," Adams said. "This order will bolster our existing efforts to educate, vaccinate, test, and treat as many New Yorkers as possible and ensure a whole-of-government response to this outbreak." Read the…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared by Gov. Kathy Hochul for parts of New York as the first nor’easter of 2022 rapidly approaches. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that parts of downstate New York that are expected to get hit the hardest have been placed under the state of emergency as upwards of 16 inches of snow are expected in some parts of the state. Related story - Nor'easter Nears: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The State of Emergency, which is effective as of 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 was declared for these counties in New York: Suffolk…
COVID-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Declares State Of Emergency Amid Surge In Cases COVID-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Declares State Of Emergency Amid Surge In Cases
Covid-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Declares State Of Emergency Amid Surge In Cases As the Omicron COVID-19 variant rages, a mayor in the Hudson Valley has declared a state of emergency in response to the latest outbreak. In Orange County, Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano announced that effective as of Wednesday, Jan. 5, the city will be under the State of Emergency, which will be in effect through at least Friday, Feb. 4. DeStefano noted that the order could be rescinded at an earlier date if the COVID-19 situation begins to resolve itself as the number of infections and hospitalizations in the region spikes. Under the order, DeStefano said that the city will be suppli…
Ida: Westchester School, Fields Damaged By Flooding From Storm Ida: Westchester School, Fields Damaged By Flooding From Storm
Ida: Westchester School, Fields Damaged By Flooding From Storm A school district in Westchester is scrambling after Tropical Depression Ida caused mass flooding and damaged parts of the building and outside fields in advance of the first day of classes. Bronxville Schools Superintendent Roy Montesano issued a message to the community after the village was hit particularly hard by the storm, with as many as eight inches of rain falling over a three-hour period. The rain and flooding - which prompted a State of Emergency in the village - caused damage to a portion of the Bronxville School and playing fields. “Spaces on the first floor of our building re…
Storm Ida: One Death Confirmed In Westchester Due To Flash Flooding Storm Ida: One Death Confirmed In Westchester Due To Flash Flooding
Storm Ida: One Death Confirmed In Westchester Due To Flash Flooding Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed a State of Emergency while announcing that one area resident died due to flooding during Tropical Storm Ida. On Thursday, Sept. 2, a day after the storm rolled through the region, dropping between five and 10 inches of rain through parts of the county, Latimer confirmed that one person died after being caught in a flash flood. Latimer said that the deceased’s passenger also remains missing following the storm. “It is confirmed, but it is the authority of the police department to release the location,” Latimer stated during a storm update…
Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency
Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency After Tropical Depression Ida brought historic rainfall to parts of the region, flash flooding, and scores of power outages, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing additional state agency assets to respond to the areas impacted. The storm, which began moving through the area on Wednesday, Sept. 1, caused flooding on a number of roadways across Long Island, the lower Mid-Hudson and New York City, the state said. In Westchester and Rockland counties, New York State Fire and State Police, along with the Department of Environmental Conservation participated in about 100 rescues, the state…
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22. The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.  Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
State Of Emergency Declared In One Of Westchester Largest Cities Over Lack Of Finances State Of Emergency Declared In One Of Westchester Largest Cities Over Lack Of Finances
State Of Emergency Declared In One Of Westchester Largest Cities Over Lack Of Finances The mayor of one of Westchester’s largest cities is sounding the alarms and declaring a State of Emergency as the community contends with “gross negligence and dereliction of duty” of the city’s Comptroller. Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Thursday, July 15 that she has declared a State of Emergency due to internal strife at City Hall as Comptroller Deborah Reynolds allegedly failed to process or pay invoices for hundreds of thousands of dollars for city vehicles. According to Patterson-Howard, Reynolds has failed to pay approximately $500,000 for critical parts and …
Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days
Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days With several inches of snow expected to fall hourly during the height of the Nor’easter, Westchester County Executive George Latimer declared a local state of emergency that will span several days. As of 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, the county was in a state of emergency, which will end at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, not exceeding more than 72 hours. Related story - Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester “The state of emergency has been declared due to a disaster and emergency condition existing by reason of the occurrence of, and imminent threat of, widespread or severe damage, inj…
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and three other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway, I-84, and other major roadways could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been …
Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath
Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath Two died and thousands were left without power in New York in the aftermath of Wednesday’s snowstorm, which dumped more than two feet in some parts of the state. During a press briefing held in Ulster County, in Kingston, on Thursday, Dec. 17, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided an update on how the state was handling the fallout from the storm as crews continued working to make repairs and clear roads. Cuomo said that utility crews responded to approximately 9,100 power outages, and police said there were more than 600 vehicle crashes. Two storm-related deaths were also reported, though th…
State Of Emergency Issued For Four Hudson Valley Counties Following Storm, Cuomo Says State Of Emergency Issued For Four Hudson Valley Counties Following Storm, Cuomo Says
State Of Emergency Issued For Four Hudson Valley Counties Following Storm, Cuomo Says A State of Emergency was issued by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for some counties in the Hudson Valley following Wednesday’s snowstorm. During a press briefing in Ulster County on Thursday, Dec. 17, Cuomo announced in Kingston that 18 counties across the state have been placed under a State of Emergency to “allow local government and the state government more flexibility.” Among the 18 counties were Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, which all saw around a foot or more of snow, potentially with more on the way, Cuomo warned. “There are a lot of people working very hard today to clear t…
Some Hudson Valley Counties Could See State Of Emergency Due To Snow Forecast Some Hudson Valley Counties Could See State Of Emergency Due To Snow Forecast
Some Hudson Valley Counties Could See State Of Emergency Due To Snow Forecast New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo expects to declare a State of Emergency in parts of the Hudson Valley as a massive snowstorm makes its way to the region. A storm bringing wind gusts approaching 40 mph and more than a foot of snow to the Hudson Valley has raised red flags for Cuomo, who expects downstate New York to get hit the hardest by the incoming weather pattern. Earlier story - Updated Timing, Latest Snowfall Projections Released For Potent Nor'easter Cuomo said that a State of Emergency is expected to be declared as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, …
COVID-19: Village In Westchester OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases COVID-19: Village In Westchester OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases
Covid-19: Village In Westchester OKs Emergency Mask Law Amid Spike In Cases With cases of COVID-19 spiking throughout the state and county, a new precautionary mandate has been passed requiring face masks be worn in a village in Northern Westchester during State of Emergency situations. There are currently 27 active COVID-19 cases in Croton-on-Hudson, which has only seen a total of 262 confirmed cases since the outbreak began spreading in March. In response, village officials passed a mandate that will require facial coverings on private, public, and commercial properties if a State of Emergency is declared by Village Manager Janine King. The only residents exemp…
Isaias: NY, CT Both Declare States Of Emergency Isaias: NY, CT Both Declare States Of Emergency
Isaias: NY, CT Both Declare States Of Emergency After being devastated by Tropical Storm Isaias, New York, and Connecticut have both declared a State of Emergency as they recover from the wreckage of the storm. With hundreds of thousands of New York and Connecticut residents possibly being stuck in the dark for days due to outages, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Ned Lamont, respectively, announced that their states will be entering a State of Emergency effective Wednesday, Aug. 5. There are more than 700,000 outages still being reported in both states more than 24 hours after the storm sent power lines, poles, and trees flying with wind gus…
COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered stricter guidelines in the midst of the growing novel coronavirus, Westchester and Rockland counties have both declared states of emergencies. Rockland and Westchester counties both issued the declarations on Monday afternoon, March 16, which will run for at least 30 days. Previously, states of emergency were declared in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties. Westchester County Executive George Latimer instituted the order as the number of cases jumped to 220 and the worry of the health care system's ability to handle a large influx of people n…