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Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Complex In Area A mother and a newborn were able to escape a roaring three-alarm apartment fire in the area due to a warning from a smoke detector.  The blaze broke out in Ulster County around 12:50 p.m., Monday, Jan. 31, at 109 Rondout Drive in Kingston. When Kingston firefighters arrived on the scene located at the Roundout Gardens Apartments, they found heavy fire coming from a second-floor apartment, extending to the attic, said the Kingston Fire Department. When the fire started, the mother and her newborn were able to escape without injuries due to a smoke detector, the department said. "She was a…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
NY Utility Companies Agree To Pay $86M In Settlements For Failed Isaias Response NY Utility Companies Agree To Pay $86M In Settlements For Failed Isaias Response
NY Utility Companies Agree To Pay $86M In Settlements For Failed Isaias Response The failed response by utility companies in New York during Tropical Storm Isaias is going to prove costly. Terms of settlements totaling $86.2 million have been agreed upon with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) for alleged violations committed as the storm swept across the state. Specifically, Con Edison, Orange & Rockland Utilities, Central Hudson Gas and Electric, and Frontier Communications of New York will pay for failing to adequately prepare for and respond to emergencies, including Tropical Storm Isaias in 2020.  Related story - Isaias: Utility Companies…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Killed In Wappinger House Fire 7-Year-Old Killed In Wappinger House Fire
7-Year-Old Killed In Wappinger House Fire Click here for an updated story: 7-Year-Old Killed In House Fire Remembered As Playful Boy Who Loved Superheroes A 7-year-old boy was killed in a raging house fire that broke out early Friday morning in the area. Emergency responders rushed to the scene of the fire in Dutchess County on Relyea Terrace in the town of Wappinger at around 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Upon arrival at the scene, state police troopers were told a child may still be in the residence. Troopers made entry to the house without protective fire gear, but were unable to locate the child due to extensive fire and smoke, a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Be Ready For Severe Weather, Central Hudson Warns Be Ready For Severe Weather, Central Hudson Warns
Be Ready For Severe Weather, Central Hudson Warns With heavy thunderstorms expected to hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening following a lengthy stretch of humid weather, Central Hudson Gas and Electric officials are warning of the possibility of service interruptions. A cold front is expected to hit the area on Tuesday afternoon, bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures - as well as strong wind gusts, thunder and lightning. Flooding has also been predicted in urban and low-lying areas.  "Severe weather may impact our region this afternoon, bringing the potential for electric service interruptions caused by damaging wind gu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie Motorist Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole In Wappinger Poughkeepsie Motorist Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole In Wappinger
Poughkeepsie Motorist Killed When Car Crashes Into Pole In Wappinger A 25-year-old man was killed in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Dutchess County. According to New York State Police, Amilcar De Martinez Palma, of Poughkeepsie, died around 1 a.m. Tuesday near Stonykill Road in the town of Wappinger. An initial investigation suggests vehicle De Martinez Palma's 2008 Nissan Sentra, was southbound just south of Stonykill Road when for unknown reasons failed to maintain its lane, and exited the roadway onto the west shoulder and struck a utility pole, said Trooper AJ Hicks.  De Martinez Palma was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personne…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Storm Slams Dutchess: 'One Of Worst In Last Half Century' Storm Slams Dutchess: 'One Of Worst In Last Half Century'
Storm Slams Dutchess: 'One Of Worst In Last Half Century' Crews from Central Hudson Gas and Electric are working overtime to clean up nearly 1,000 reported outages in Dutchess County as the Hudson Valley responds to what a company spokesman called “one of the most damaging Mid-Hudson Valley storms in the last half-century.” Officials said that as of 5 p.m. on Friday, heavy, wet snow and strong wind gusts continue to bring down root-soaked trees, causing significant damage to the electric system. Nearly 1,000 Central Hudson customers reported outages, which are affecting more than 70,000 individuals. Central Hudson crews and damage assessment teams…

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by Zak Failla
News
70,000 Now Without Power In Dutchess 70,000 Now Without Power In Dutchess
70,000 Now Without Power In Dutchess Update, 1:15 p.m. As of 1:15 p.m. on Friday, a Central Hudson Gas and Electric spokesperson announced that 70,000 outages have been reported, with more than 700 individual damage locations to be addressed.  "Outages and damage locations continue to be reported as the heavy snow and winds continue. Crews continue to work to restore service, and we will provide estimated restoration times as the severe weather subsides," John Maserjian of Central Hudson said. Earlier report: More than 10,000 Dutchess County residents find themselves losing power, as the latest Nor’easter batters t…

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by Zak Failla
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Storm Causes 70,000 Power Outages In Dutchess Storm Causes 70,000 Power Outages In Dutchess
Storm Causes 70,000 Power Outages In Dutchess Update, 1:15 p.m. As of 1:15 p.m. on Friday, a Central Hudson Gas and Electric spokesperson announced that 70,000 outages have been reported, with more than 700 individual damage locations to be addressed.  "Outages and damage locations continue to be reported as the heavy snow and winds continue. Crews continue to work to restore service, and we will provide estimated restoration times as the severe weather subsides," John Maserjian of Central Hudson said. Earlier report: More than 10,000 Dutchess County residents find themselves losing power, as the latest Nor’easter batters t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire
Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire Three people received severe burns after running down a staircase through fire, and another jumped from a second-story window in an effort to escape flames ripping through their home. According to City of Beacon Fire Chief Gary VanVoorhis, the fire department received a 911 call regarding a house fire around 4:45 a.m. at 98 Rombout Ave., with occupants trapped inside. Firefighters arrived on scene within two minutes and found a two-and-half-story wood frame home with heavy fire showing out the front door and on the second floor, VanVoorhis said. The occupants all exited the house from the …

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by Kathy Reakes