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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…