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Hydrant Flushing May Lead To Discolored Water In Northern Westchester Hydrant Flushing May Lead To Discolored Water In Northern Westchester
Hydrant Flushing May Lead To Discolored Water In Northern Westchester Some Northern Westchester residents may soon experience discolored water as officials begin a semi-annual hydrant-flushing program. The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Water Department announced that beginning on Monday, Sept. 16, crews will be flushing hydrants between 8 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on weekdays. The flushing program is expected to take approximately four weeks to complete. It is deemed “necessary to ensure the continued cleanliness of the water system and is mandated by the New York State Department of Health. The Water Department will begin the program at the Village well field on Rou…

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by Zak Failla
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Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson
Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Water service will be disrupted and roads closed in Croton-on-Hudson as crews conduct hydrant work in the village. Elected officials in Croton-on-Hudson issued an alert warning that beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, water will be turned off in the vicinity of Maple Street, and later on Old Post Road South at approximately 9 p.m.  Officials said that residents who will be affected have been notified of the shutdown. During the hydrant work, Maple Street will be closed westbound between Grand Street and Old Post Road South. Eastbound traffic is not expected to be impacted.

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by Zak Failla
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Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes
Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes There will be a temporary road closure and lack of water service in Croton-on-Hudson on Thursday as crews work to replace equipment in the area. The Croton-on-Hudson Water Department will be replacing a valve along Maple Street on Oct. 4, prompting a water shut off in the area of Maple Street and Old Post Road South. The shutdown is scheduled for approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, and should last approximately two hours. Westbound Maple Street will be closed between Grand Street and Old Post Road during the duration of the repair. Eastbound traffic will not be impacted. Officials said that …

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by Zak Failla
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Tragic Mianus Bridge Collapse Along I-95 Marks 35th Anniversary Tragic Mianus Bridge Collapse Along I-95 Marks 35th Anniversary
Tragic Mianus Bridge Collapse Along I-95 Marks 35th Anniversary On this day in 1983, a part of the Mianus River Bridge collapsed.  Three people were killed and three others were seriously injured.  At about 1:30 a.m., on June 28, 1983, a 100-foot span of Interstate 95 in Greenwich collapsed into the Mianus River in one of the most infamous American bridge disasters of the 20th century.  A car and two tractor-trailers careened over the edge of I-95. The death toll could have been significantly higher if the collapse occurred during rush hour, officials said. Subsequent investigations found the immediate cause of the Mianus River Bridge collapse involv…

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by Jon Craig