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After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage
After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage All state agencies in New York will review critical infrastructure and assess the potential for damage following an earthquake and multiple aftershocks.  Gov. Kathy Hochul made that announcement as the US Geological Survey has detected at least 25 aftershocks in Central New Jersey, many of which have been felt in New York and across the region, following the original 4.8 magnitude quake at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. “My top priority is keeping people safe, and I have directed state personnel to take all necessary precautions following yesterday's historic earthquake,” Hochul said. “At…
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Several heavily traveled roads in Westchester are blocked to traffic thanks to a powerful Nor'easter that battered the area.  Busy routes in municipalities such as Greenburgh, White Plains, and Mount Vernon experienced closures following a powerful storm that rocked the region with heavy rainfall and gusty winds, knocking down trees and power lines. One of the areas that experienced the most damage was South Central Avenue in Greenburgh, which was still closed between Mt. Joy Avenue and Old Army Road as of Thursday morning, April 4 as a result of a telephone pole that fell across …
Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers
Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Ahead of an upcoming storm system expected to last several nights, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents across the state to prepare for snow, heavy rains, power outages, and flooding.  According to the latest predictions, the storm is expected to arrive in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island on Tuesday, April 2, and continue through Thursday night, April 4, bringing poor travel conditions and likely power outages along with it, Hochul announced.  Related Report - Strengthening Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Up To 2 Feet Of Snow In Spo…
Gas Leak Damages Westchester Home, Compromises Foundation Gas Leak Damages Westchester Home, Compromises Foundation
Gas Leak Damages Westchester Home, Compromises Foundation A home in Westchester was evacuated after firefighters discovered damage caused by a gas leak, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday, March 23, when damage was found at a home in Pelham Manor on Shore View Circle, according to village officials.  Firefighters soon responded to the residence and evacuated the home after detecting a strong gas odor. Crews also discovered that the residence's chimney was pulled away from the structure and that the foundation was compromised, officials said.   After the damage was found, Con Edison crews arrived to make repairs. …
Thousands Without Power In Westchester, Putnam After Intense Storm With Damaging Winds Thousands Without Power In Westchester, Putnam After Intense Storm With Damaging Winds
Thousands Without Power In Westchester, Putnam After Intense Storm With Damaging Winds In the aftermath of a storm that brought howling gusty winds to Westchester and Putnam counties, thousands are waiting for their electricity to be restored.  The power outages were caused by a storm that arrived on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and continued into Thursday, Feb. 29, bringing widespread 40- to 50-mile-per-hour wind gusts and a deluge of rain.  Earlier Report - 72 MPH Wind Gust Reported During Storm: Here's Rundown From Region As of Thursday at around 11:45 a.m., NYSEG reported 559 outages in Westchester, with the most outages in Somers at 166. Meanwhile, Con Edison repo…
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…
2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Northern Westchester 2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Northern Westchester
2 People Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Occupied Car In Northern Westchester Two people were hospitalized after a large tree fell on an occupied vehicle in Northern Westchester and caused severe damage.  The incident happened in Cortlandt on Friday, Dec. 29 just after 1 p.m., when members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department were sent to Mount Airy Road West, where a tree had fallen on a car.  According to the department, firefighters saw that a large tree had hit the back of the sedan, causing significant damage. Luckily though, those who had been inside the car were able to get out with only minor injuries.  The two occupants were later taken to…
Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Westchester Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Westchester Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages
Underground Power Lines: Work Begins On Westchester Street As Part Of Test To Curb Outages Crews have begun installing underground power lines in a Westchester neighborhood as part of an experiment to see if they are effective at reducing power outages, officials announced.  Con Edison started placing the underground lines under Birchwood Lane and Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where 15 residences have opted to take part in the test, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Saturday, Oct. 14. Earlier Report - Underground Power Lines: Hartsdale Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages The work commenced following a Town Board work session attended by severa…
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near This Westchester Train Station: Here's When Road Work To Delay Traffic Near This Westchester Train Station: Here's When
Road Work To Delay Traffic Near This Westchester Train Station: Here's When Road work is expected to slow traffic near a Metro-North train station in Westchester for several days.  The traffic delays will occur on East Hartsdale Avenue near the Hartsdale train station from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, Oct. 6, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Sept. 27.  The slowdowns will be caused by "essential" work being conducted by Con Edison, Feiner said. In his announcement, Feiner apologized for not notifying residents about the delays sooner. "Going forward -we need to work with Con Ed and improve the notification process of traff…
Underground Power Lines: Westchester Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages Underground Power Lines: Westchester Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages
Underground Power Lines: Westchester Street To Be Part Of Test To Reduce Outages A residential street in Westchester is soon to be the location of a test that will see how well underground power lines prevent outages, officials said.  The test, which will be run by Con Edison, will be conducted on Birchwood Lane and part of Richard Terrace in Hartsdale, where underground wires will be installed, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Friday, Aug. 11.  The work to install the underground lines is planned to begin in September and end in March 2024, Feiner added.  The installation comes after a string of complaints from Westchester elected official…
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester Rounds of storms, some of which were severe, have caused numerous power outages in Westchester County. As of around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, Con Edison reported 612 customers affected. The estimated restoration time is noon Sunday. NYSEG reported four customers without power. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road
Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road A combination of a fallen tree and two broken utility poles caused a late-night closure on a main road in Northern Westchester.  Because of the fallen tree and broken utility poles, Grand Street (Route 129) in Croton-on-Hudson at Niles Road was closed around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, according to the village's fire department.  The broken utility lines also left many in the area without electricity, village officials said. Residents are asked to use Batten Road as a detour to avoid the closure as Con Edison works to restore service.  This is a developing story. Check b…
Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester
Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Westchester Only a few days after a freakish storm system brought historic flooding to the Hudson Valley, severe weather is unleashing more destruction, resulting in over 10,000 people being left without power as of late Friday morning, July 14. The outages were caused by several rounds of severe thunderstorms that arrived in the region on Thursday night, July 13, and continued into Friday, bringing downpours, gusty winds in excess of 55 miles per hour, and even one-inch hail in some cases, according to the National Weather Service.  Earlier Report - Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Re…
Fallen Telephone Pole, Low Wires Close Route 172 In Mount Kisco Fallen Telephone Pole, Low Wires Close Route 172 In Mount Kisco
Fallen Telephone Pole, Low Wires Close Route 172 In Mount Kisco A fallen telephone pole is causing authorities to divert traffic from a busy main road in Northern Westchester.  South Bedford Road (Route 172) in Mount Kisco was closed to traffic on Tuesday, May 16 because of low-hanging power lines caused by the fallen pole, Westchester County Police announced around 4 p.m.  The pole fell in the area of the Northern Westchester Professional Park located at 103-105 South Bedford Road.  Detours have been put into place for commuters. Police added that traffic delays are also occurring on Route 117 both north and south of Northern Westc…
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester A significant power outage resulted in firefighters searching more than 20 buildings at a college campus in Westchester for people trapped in elevators.  The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10 at SUNY Purchase College at 735 Anderson Hill Rd., which suffered a major power outage that resulted in a failure of communications, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  When firefighters arrived at the campus, they learned that the outage may have caused people to become stuck in elevators.  As a result, they commenced a search of over 20 buildings on campus to look for ele…
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester
Driver Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester One person was taken to an area hospital when their car crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester, requiring a delicate rescue to avoid downed lines.  The crash happened on Thursday, April 27 around 11:30 p.m., when first responders in Yorktown were sent to Saw Mill River Road between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street for a reported motor vehicle accident, according to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department.  Once arriving, firefighters found that a car had crashed into a utility pole, knocking it down across the roadway and downing power lines. The falling pole …
Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York
Hochul Urges Caution As Major Winter Storm Arrives In New York New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging people to take precautions as a major winter storm is spreading from west to east in New York. The complex system will bring the first widespread plowable snowfall of the season and cause hazardous travel conditions at times Monday night, Feb. 27 into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy and wet snow may also cause power outages. Related Report: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Winter Storm Headed To Region “Another winter storm will impact most of the state starting tonight with snow or a mix of i…
Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured
Car Flips Over, Slams Into Pole In Northern Westchester, Leaving Driver Injured A driver was left injured after a car overturned and crashed into a utility pole in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 16 around 6 p.m., when a vehicle traveling in Croton-on-Hudson Old Post Road South flipped over and hit a pole on Nordica Drive, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Firefighters and police then descended upon the scene to help the injured driver escape the vehicle.  After the occupant was turned over to first responders, firefighters waited for Con Edison to fix the pole, which took about 90 minutes. 
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Transformers, Trees In Westchester Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Transformers, Trees In Westchester
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Transformers, Trees In Westchester Heavy wind gusts from a powerful cold front traveling through the Northeast are causing thousands of people to lose power throughout Westchester County.  The cold front, arriving in the area on Friday, Feb. 3, is bringing gusts as strong as 35 miles per hour to the region, along with Arctic air. The combination of the chilled air and wind will make it feel below-freezing at times, according to the National Weather Service.  Related Story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives The gusts have already knocked down trees and…
Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester
Construction To Back Up Traffic For Weeks In Business District In Westchester A construction project is expected to cause delays for over two months in a busy business district in Westchester County.  Beginning on Monday, Jan. 3, a gas main replacement project will begin in the Rye Central Business District, which will include Purchase Street between Purdy and Locust Avenues, according to the City of Rye Police Department.  During the replacement process, which is expected to take between 10 and 12 weeks, on-street parking will not be available and the street will only remain open one way. The road may also close periodically.  The work will take…
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Westchester County officials are urging residents to prepare for a powerful storm that could cause power outages, flooding, fallen trees, and icy roads right before the holiday weekend. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming The storm, which will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, and last through Friday evening, Dec. 23, will likely bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall and heavy gusts of wind. Temperatures on Friday evening are also predicted to drop to below-freezing, according to the National Weather Service.&nb…
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County
Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Leaves Thousands Without Power In Westchester County A storm with heavy wind gusts moving through the region has left thousands without power in Westchester County.  Around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, Con Edison reported 4,122 customers having outages across the county.  Communities with the largest amount of customers left in the dark include Mamaroneck and Harrison (970), Yonkers (727), North Castle (297), and Mount Kisco (189).  Additionally, New York State Electric & Gas reported 5,359 customers left in the dark in its service area, with the most affected municipalities including North Castle, Pound Ridge, Bedford, and Cross Ri…
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Cyclists will soon be able to enjoy the colorful foliage on a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway with the return of "Bicycle Sundays." Westchester County officials announced that a portion of the parkway is set to close to vehicles for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and strollers on select dates in September and October. The course will run from the Westchester County Center in White Plains south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles, officials reported. Bicycle Sundays will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: …
Roads Closed In Westchester Village After Storm Rolls Through Region Roads Closed In Westchester Village After Storm Rolls Through Region
Roads Closed In Westchester Village After Storm Rolls Through Region Several roads were closed in a Westchester village after a storm rolled through the region and felled trees and downed power lines. In Scarsdale, the Department of Public Works issued an alert on Monday, May 23 to advise that following the overnight storm, several roads were closed due to downed trees. These roadways were closed as of 10 a.m. on May 23: Post Road between Farley and Kingston (both directions); Lenox Place at Mamaroneck Road; Heathcote Road between Morris and Sherbrooke; Palmer between Secor and Bansom; Carthage Road at Heathcote Road; Brookby Road. Officials said that vi…
Westchester Resident Charged With Felony DWI After Crash Splits Telephone Pole In Half Westchester Resident Charged With Felony DWI After Crash Splits Telephone Pole In Half
Westchester Resident Charged With Felony DWI After Crash Splits Telephone Pole In Half A Westchester resident was arrested for DWI following a single-vehicle crash in which a telephone pole was split in half. The crash took place in Southern Westchester late Friday, May 6 in the city of Rye. Rye Police responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident occurring on the Boston Post Road in the area of Cedar Street. The accident split a telephone pole in half and was eventually replaced by Con Edison, said the Rye Police. The driver, a 46-year-old Rye resident, was arrested and charged with felony DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, and failure to have a court-ordered interlock …
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…
Car Strikes Building, Takes Out Utility Pole In Westchester Crash Car Strikes Building, Takes Out Utility Pole In Westchester Crash
Car Strikes Building, Takes Out Utility Pole In Westchester Crash A chain-reaction crash led to a car crashing into a building and taking out a utility pole in Westchester, officials said. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, officers in Harrison were called to CS Realty & Relocation on Halstead Avenue, where there was a report of a crash involving two vehicles that struck the building. Officials said that two cars collided - it is unclear what caused the crash - sending one caroming through a nearby utility pole and into the real estate business. According to reports, multiple ambulances were called to the scene, though it was unclear who or h…
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…
NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase
NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase State officials sent letters to New York's major electric and gas utilities, directing them to improve their outreach to customers as utility bills have increased due to surging energy prices. Gov. Kathy Hochul said her administration has also launched a statewide campaign to increase relief efforts for customers with lower incomes. "The extreme utility bill increases all of us are seeing are having a serious impact on our household budgets, and in response we are taking action," Hochul said. "I have directed the Department of Public Service to ensure all the major electric and gas utilitie…
Storm System Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Storm System Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Storm System Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power following a fast-moving wind and rain storm that toppled trees, wires, and poles across the region. As of around 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 18 outages in the Hudson Valley were being reported by these utility companies: Central Hudson: 101 active outages affecting 4,955 customers Ulster County: 3,709; Sullivan County: 289; Dutchess County: 180; Orange County: 120; Putnam County: 8. Con Edison is reporting 15 active outages impacting 236 of the company’s 360,045 Westchester customers NYSEG is reporting 3,766 customers without power Sulliva…
NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases
NY Officials Call On Con Ed To Review Billing Practices After 'Extreme' Bill Increases New York lawmakers have called on Con Edison to review its billing practices after a recent surge in energy costs.  State officials reported that the cost of natural gas this winter has increased, and some customers have seen their electric and/or natural gas bills more than double. Officials said the increases were caused by a global rise in prices due to higher energy usage this winter, increased demand internationally, and increased economic activity. The New York Public Service Commission sent a letter to Consolidated Edison CEO Timothy Cawley on Friday, Feb. 11, as…