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New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners
New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners Some $3 million in emergency assistance will be made available to eligible homeowners in the Hudson Valley impacted by flooding and recent storm damage. Earlier report - $3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9, the funds will provide emergency repair grants to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary residences in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties. This funding is in addition to the $3 million announced by Hochul last month to assist homeowners affected by historic f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage
Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage A Hudson Valley county is now eligible to receive federal disaster relief funds to help it recover from flooding damage caused by severe storms. Municipal governments in Putnam County will now be able to receive relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after President Joe Biden approved a request from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a Major Disaster Declaration, Putnam officials announced on Monday, July 24.  Hochul's request came after Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and various town supervisors and village mayors requested assistance in respo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage
Hudson Valley Restaurant Reopens After Closure Due To Ida Damage After a months-long closure due to flooding damage from Tropical Depression Ida, a Westchester County restaurant is serving guests again. OKO Rye officially reopened on Wednesday, Dec. 1. "We are excited to share that our tables are set, bar is stocked and kitchen is firing, and after extensive renovations after the flood, are re-opening TONIGHT, Wednesday!" OKO Rye shared in an Instagram post. The restaurant is located at 29 Purchase St. in Rye, and it's open Tuesdays through Sundays.  Chef Brian Lewis, the owner of the eatery, announced that the business was temporarily closed for renov…

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by Nicole Valinote