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Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess
Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess Electric service was restored to more than half of the nearly 110,000 customers impacted by the storm, though strong winds continue to impact the region, according to Central Hudson. As of 7 a.m. Saturday, approximately 53,000 customers remained without electric service in nearly 1,200 individual damage locations, following a damaging Nor’easter that brought soaking rains, sustained winds, powerful wind gusts and nearly two feet of heavy, wet snow to some northern areas. Remaining power outages in the most heavily impacted areas are 24,000 in Dutchess County, 19,000 in Greene County and 10,…

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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…

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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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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