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Downed Power Lines Cause Outages In Hudson Valley Downed Power Lines Cause Outages In Hudson Valley
Downed Power Lines Cause Outages In Hudson Valley Several Hudson Valley residents experienced temporary power outages as crews worked to repair downed wires on a busy road.  The outages occurred in Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon, March 19 at around 2:45 p.m., when several power lines fell on Old Union Valley Road in the area of Route 6 and Mi-Anna Drive in Mahopac, according to Carmel Police.  The downed lines caused power outages throughout the area as crews worked to complete repairs.  Most of the outages were eventually restored by around 4:20 p.m., with the possibility of a few intermittent remaining outages. Any re…
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn Now’s the time to charge those phones and find those flashlights. Central Hudson Gas & Electric is urging customers to prepare for possible power outages ahead of a new storm system expected to bring drenching rain and damaging winds to the region. The storm, which is being labeled as a "multi-hazard event" by the National Weather Service, is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and increase in intensity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Forecasters warned that heavy rain could bring between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall to some areas along with potentially…
Multi-Car Crash Sends 6 To Hospital, Knocks Out Power In Region During Morning Commute Multi-Car Crash Sends 6 To Hospital, Knocks Out Power In Region During Morning Commute
Multi-Car Crash Sends 6 To Hospital, Knocks Out Power In Region During Morning Commute Six people are hospitalized following a multi-car crash that knocked out power to a busy stretch of roadway in the region. The Albany County wreck happened at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Colonie on Wolf Road near Marcus Boulevard. A preliminary investigation found that a 68-year-old Colonie man was heading northbound on Wolf Road when he suffered a medical emergency, according to Colonie Police. He ran through a red light at Marcus Boulevard before striking two vehicles and colliding with a Waste Management garbage truck near a hotel. The man also struck a transformer near Wo…
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Dutchess County officials are warning residents that the county remains in the midst of a long-duration snow and wind event, with several areas throughout the area already experiencing downed trees. A countywide travel restriction remains in place, with only emergency and essential vehicles permitted on roadways, officials said. Two sections of County Route 83, which extends from Amenia to Pine Plains, are currently closed due to downed trees. Route 88 (Attlebury Hill Road) in Stanfordville is also closed due to downed trees. Dutchess County has not yet seen the full impact of this storm, …
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a multi-threat Nor'easter headed to the region. The potent system is due to arrive Monday night, March 13, and linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18 to 24 inches (dark blue) Many areas north of the I-84 corridor should see 8 inches or more of accumulation, with the highest amounts of…
Large Power Outage Reported In Part Of Hudson Valley Large Power Outage Reported In Part Of Hudson Valley
Large Power Outage Reported In Part Of Hudson Valley Thousands are without power in part of the Hudson Valley after a large outage late Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18. According to Central Hudson, just before 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, eight outages are affecting 2,536 customers, including 2,507 in Orange County, mainly in the New Windsor area. Central Hudson says the estimated restoration time is 9:30 p.m. Saturday. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley As a powerful cold front brings heavy winds and freezing Arctic air to the Hudson Valley, thousands of customers have been left without power from fallen trees and power lines.  The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the damaging wind gusts, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times. Related story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives As the Hudson Valley gets battered by the wind and cold, thousands of people have found themselves without electricity.  A…
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Could Cause Outages In Hudson Valley, Central Hudson Says Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Could Cause Outages In Hudson Valley, Central Hudson Says
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm Could Cause Outages In Hudson Valley, Central Hudson Says As a strong pre-Christmas storm and cold front approaches, Central Hudson is warning customers in the region to prepare for power outages and is readying crews to fix them.  Earlier Report - Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm The warning comes as forecasts call for a cold front to bring damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour and heavy downpours, starting on Thursday night, Dec. 22, and lasting through Friday, Dec. 23, according to the National Weather Service.  The wind could cause trees and limbs to fall on power lines and disr…
Pilot Of Small Plane That Crashed After Departing From Westchester Is Attorney In Region Pilot Of Small Plane That Crashed After Departing From Westchester Is Attorney In Region
Pilot Of Small Plane That Crashed After Departing From Westchester Is Attorney In Region The pilot of the small plane that crashed into a transmission tower after departing from Westchester County Airport has ties to Fairfield County. The 66-year-old man and woman were rescued after being stranded 100 feet up for seven hours with serious injuries from that plane that crashed into the power tower in Montgomery County, Maryland on Sunday, Nov. 27 after departing from Westchester late in the afternoon. The pilot, Patrick Merkle, age 66, of Washington DC, and his passenger, Janet Williams, age 66, of Marrero, LA, had apparently departed from Westchester County Airport in New York,…
Plane That Departed From Airport In Hudson Valley Crashes Into Power Lines, Causing Outages Plane That Departed From Airport In Hudson Valley Crashes Into Power Lines, Causing Outages
Plane That Departed From Airport In Hudson Valley Crashes Into Power Lines, Causing Outages A single-engine airplane that departed from Westchester County Airport crashed into a transmission tower in Maryland, causing a massive power outage and taking hours for rescuers to reach the two victims inside the plane. The Mooney M20J, owned by MFC Corporation of Washington, DC, left Westchester County Airport in White Plains, late in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27, and crashed into the wires near Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Maryland, around 5:40 p.m., said Rick Breitenfeldt of the Federal Aviation Administration. Two people were on board, including the pilot identified …
Here's When Heavy Rain, Wind From Nicole Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Here's When Heavy Rain, Wind From Nicole Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Here's When Heavy Rain, Wind From Nicole Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns As Tropical Storm Nicole takes aim on the Northeast, Central Hudson Gas & Electric is warning Hudson Valley residents to be prepared for the potential for severe weather over the weekend. Currently, the projected path shows the possibility of strong wind gusts and rain as Nicole moves through the region on Friday, Nov. 11 in the afternoon through the evening and overnight into Saturday morning, Nov. 12, the company said.  Though the exact path of the storm remains uncertain, current forecasts are calling for up to two inches of rain and wind gusts of up to 45 mph.  Earlier r…
Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area
Power Outage Causes Closure At High School In Area A high school in the Hudson Valley is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 13 due to a power outage. In Orange County, Warwick Valley High School is closed for both in-person and remote learning due to the power outage caused by a blown transformer, the Warwick Valley Central School District announced. "The power outage is isolated to Warwick Valley High School," the district said in an announcement on its website. "Therefore, this will not impact our other schools or students who attend morning or afternoon CTEC." Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County Severe weather could be an issue around the region Thursday, July 28. The National Weather Service in Albany issued a severe thunderstorm watch that included much of the region, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Forecasters said an approaching cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain possible, leading to concerns over flash flooding. Power outages are also a possibility. Current outages and estimated restoration times can be found on t…
Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Dutchess County, Other Parts Of Area Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Dutchess County, Other Parts Of Area
Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Dutchess County, Other Parts Of Area Thousands lost power after powerful storms moved through the region overnight. More than 39,000 customers in the area of Ulster and Dutchess counties lost power Sunday night, July 24, Central Hudson said. The company said as of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, about 23,000 customers remained without power. “Our crews are working to address more than 500 individual damage locations after a line of severe thunderstorms brought winds of over 50 miles per hour to portions of our service area,” said Ryan Hawthorne, vice president of Electric Engineering and Operations at Central Hudson. “Along with our ful…
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley
Potent Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Thousands of customers in parts of the Hudson Valley lost power after a powerful storm moved through the region. More than 21,000 customers were left in the dark when the potent storm brought strong wind gusts and heavy rain to central and northern Ulster County just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, according to Central Hudson. Central Hudson said most of the outages were located in Kingston, Marbletown, Hurley, Esopus, and Ulster. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, about 10,000 customers remained without service, Central Hudson said.  “Central Hudson crews are in the f…
Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights
Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights Operations at Albany International Airport came grinding to a halt due to a power outage. At around 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, May 23, the main terminal experienced a total power failure that lasted roughly two hours, according to airport spokesperson Doug Myers. The airport’s emergency generators were activated, but for some reason did not transfer power to the main terminal. Airport maintenance crews were working to determine why the backup system failed, Myers said. The outage impacted at least three incoming flights, which had to use portable stairs to get passengers off of planes be…
Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power the morning after storms rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, utility companies throughout the region were still working around the clock to make repairs on hundreds of active outages that were impacting customers. According to Con Edison, there were still 26 outages that were impacting 677 of the company’s Westchester customers, with complete restoration scheduled by 3 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Outages were still being reported in: Port Chester: 373; Rye Broo…
Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns
Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric is cautioning customers to be prepared for potentially severe winter weather that is expected to roll through the region over the weekend. On Saturday, March 12, forecasts in the Hudson Valley are calling for a wintry mix that could bring heavy, wet snow to some areas, possibly sending tree limbs flying, toppling power lines, and downing utility poles. Related story - New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region The utility company advised that some customers could experience service interruptions on Saturday, depending on how hard the …
New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Storm With Damaging Winds Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have been released for a powerful and massive winter storm taking aim on the Northeast that will be packed with damaging wind gusts capable of causing power outages on Saturday, March 12. Areas in light blue in the first image above should see between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather.com. Farther inland, in Columbia blue, 3 to 6 inches is forecast.  Areas in blue should see 6 to 12 inches with some spots in upstate New York and northern New England (shown in dark blue) expected to get 12 to 18 inches of accumulation, with snowfall rates…
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power after a line of strong storms brought whipping winds to the region that toppled trees, brought down limbs, and downed power lines. Crews worked around the clock overnight to make repairs to hundreds of outages brought about by wind gusts topping 50 mph, but as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, more than 15,000 Hudson Valley residents were left in the dark as they wait for power to be restored. According to Central Hudson, crews were still out working to repair 347 active outages, which were impacting 11,043 customers in these counties: Ulste…
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Area County Hit Hardest By Storm Four days after a wintry storm rolled through the region, hundreds in the Hudson Valley are still without power. In Ulster County, the area hit hardest by the storm, more than 1,900 Central Hudson customers were still reporting outages late Tuesday morning, Feb. 8, while there were 54 in Dutchess also left in the dark, according to the utility company. “This has been a historic storm for Ulster County and we are extremely grateful for the tremendous efforts given by all of our municipal, county, and New York State partners,” Central Hudson Vice President of Electric Engineering and Operatio…
Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Area County Hit Hardest Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Area County Hit Hardest
Hochul Gives Update On Winter Storm Response In Area County Hit Hardest Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the hardest-hit Hudson Valley county to survey damage after last week's winter storm left thousands of homes without power. On Monday, Feb. 7, Hochul surveyed storm damage in Ulster County as many residents remained without power over the weekend. She toured warming centers in the Kingston area and provided an update on the response effort after the storm brought nearly three-quarters of an inch of flat ice, officials reported. Related story - Here's How Many Are Still Without Power Days After Storm State officials said the storm left 65,000 customers withou…
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley
New Update: Here's How Many Are Still Without Power In Hudson Valley Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working to repair hundreds of reported outages that are impacting tens of thousands of area residents and businesses. In the latest update from Central Hudson on Friday, Feb. 4, more than 50,000 Hudson Valley customers were without power, with more wintry weather expected to hit the region through the afternoon and into the evening. As of 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, Central Hudson was reporting these outages in the Hudson Valley: Ulster County: 46,722 of its 90,990 customers, with an estimated restoration time of 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6; Dutchess County…
Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Ice Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Tens of thousands of Hudson Valley residents are without power late Friday morning, Feb. 4 as an ice storm rolls through the region. As of 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Central Hudson was reporting around 500 active outages, impacting more than 41,000 of the company’s Hudson Valley customers. Earlier story - Arrival Of Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Many School Closures The bulk of the outages were in Ulster County, where there were 38,494 outages, affecting nearly half of the company’s customers, while there were an additional 2,353 in Dutchess, and 22 in Orange County. With sleet…
Icy Conditions, Heavy, Wet Snow May Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns Icy Conditions, Heavy, Wet Snow May Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns
Icy Conditions, Heavy, Wet Snow May Cause Service Interruptions, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has advised customers to prepare for possible service interruptions as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and freezing rain to the region. The winter storm is expected to move through the Hudson Valley from the night of Thursday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 4, bringing a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow.  Related - Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Will Be Followed By Sharp Drop In Temps, Dangerous Icing “We are keeping a close eye on the incoming storm and how it may impact our customers,” said Ryan Hawthorne, vice preside…
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The projected track of a blockbuster Nor'easter on target to slam the region has shifted toward the coast, leading to an area in projected snowfall totals increasing, and as much as 36 inches of accumulation is now possible in some spots. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 65 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty winds and coastal issues," the Nat…
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley A powerful, fast-moving storm with damaging wind gusts has knocked out power to thousands in the Hudson Valley. At around 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, Con Edison is reporting around 6,000 customers without power in Westchester County, with about two-thirds of the outages in the central and southern parts of the county. At the same time, about 165 customers of Orange & Rockland County Utilities are without power. Central Hudson says about 100 outages have been reported as of 10:30 a.m. NYSEG is reporting about 100 customers without power in Ulster County and nearly 200 in Sullivan County…
Power Outage Prompts False Report Of Shooting At School In Dutchess Power Outage Prompts False Report Of Shooting At School In Dutchess
Power Outage Prompts False Report Of Shooting At School In Dutchess Reports of a possible school shooting that rattled some parents in the area were unfounded and caused by a widespread power outage, officials said. On Tuesday, Dec. 14, Poughkeepsie City Schools Superintendent Eric Rosser said that a citywide outage led to an unfounded report of a shooting inside the middle building that quickly spread throughout the community. Officials said that during the outage, a student called a parent saying that he heard a gunshot, prompting a call to police, which investigated the report, determining that students and staff were safe. “Reports of a school shooting…
Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds
Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds State officials have given an update on the response to a powerful storm that swept through New York, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of customers. Nearly 300,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm, which brought hurricane-force winds to parts of the state the night of Saturday, Dec. 11. Hochul said crews are continuing to work to restore power to the 97,000 customers who are still without power on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12. "Last night, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers lost power as a severe weather system swept across the State, bringing hurricane-force wind…
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Storm With Gusty Winds Leads To Power Outages In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley were left without electricity as the latest storm to roll through the region brought whipping wind gusts approaching 40 mph that toppled some tree limbs and power lines in the area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, Central Hudson utility crews were working to repair 66 active outages that were impacting 2,269 of the company’s customers. The bulk of the outages were reported in Putnam County (810), followed by Ulster County (661), Dutchess County (586), and Greene (199) counties. The most outages were being reported in: Philipstown (Putnam): 810; Washing…
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point
New Test With Sirens Sounding At Full Volume Scheduled For Indian Point Gone, but not forgotten. Despite being closed down, there will be a test of the Indian Point Energy Center emergency notification sirens during a test of the system in Buchanan in Westchester this week. Original story - Official Indian Point Closure Set The test will happen at approximately 10:30 a.m.. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with sirens being sounded at full volume, which is expected to be heard in parts of Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Officials noted that, because this is a test, the public is not required to respond when they hear the siren. “This sounding is onl…