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Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester
Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River following the temporary release of sewage has been lifted by Westchester officials.  The advisory, which was issued following the discovery of a force main break at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10, was lifted by the Westchester Department of Health on Friday, July 14.  Earlier Report - New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains Officials had previously warned residents to stay out of the water because the discovery…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Westchester, Advisory Remains New, updated report: Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Although sewage is no longer being released into the Hudson River in Westchester following the repair of a force main break at a sewer pump station, residents are still being asked to avoid contact with the water.  An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River between Peekskill and Yonkers will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning, July 13, Westchester Department of Health officials said.  Earlier Report - Sewage Threat: Resident…

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by Ben Crnic
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Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made.  The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities.  The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storm activity first began in areas west of the Hudson River in the early afternoon on Friday, July 7. Most of the severe storms from the system are farther inland, especially north of Interstate 84. (A radar image of the region at about 4 p.m. is shown in the image above.) But storm activity is expected to become more widespread late Friday afternoon into the middle of the evening. A widespread, more significant storm is predicted for Sunday, July 9. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River
Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River The quick action of a sheriff's deputy rescued two drowning Westchester residents from the Hudson River on Independence Day.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 4 around 9 p.m., when first responders were notified that two swimmers were in distress on the Hudson River near Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Once they arrived at the river, sheriff's deputies saw a man and a woman who were having trouble staying above the water.  A deputy then sprang into action, securing his duty gear befor…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Hastings-On-Hudson: Police Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Hastings-On-Hudson: Police
Car Thief Caught In Hudson River After Pursuit In Hastings-On-Hudson: Police An alleged car thief faces numerous charges after leading authorities on a pursuit in Westchester that ended with him being apprehended in the Hudson River, police said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, June 21 just before 4 p.m., when a patrol officer in Hastings-on-Hudson tried to pull over a vehicle with stolen license plates near the intersection of Broadway and Main Street, according to Hastings-on-Hudson Police Chief David Dosin.  The car then refused to stop for the officer and pulled over into the driveway of a residence on Main Street before continuing down the drivew…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River
Jet Ski Passenger Killed, Driver Critical After Crash On Hudson River A passenger on a jet ski was killed and the driver critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend. The crash took place in Orange County around 2:50 p.m., Saturday, May 27 in the city of Newburgh. A preliminary investigation revealed that New Jersey resident Jorge Arribasplata, age 48, of Saddle Brook in Bergen County, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, and David Torres, age 49, of Lodi, also in Bergen County, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, also with a passenger of his own, said New York State Police Troope…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say
Mom Tries Driving Into Hudson River With 2-Year-Old On Lap, Police Say A 23-year-old mother is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly trying to drive into the Hudson River with her toddler son in the car. Police in Albany were called at around 5 a.m. Saturday, May 6, with reports that a car appeared to be driving into the water at a boat launch on Quay Street, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found a sedan stuck on a curb, feet away from the water. An investigation found that the driver, Santisha Lopez, of Albany, had been involved in a domestic incident before intentionally driving toward the river with her 2-year-old son on…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Updated story: Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the region as a potent cold front accompanied by thunderstorms sweeps through Saturday evening, April 22. In the Catskills, a tornado warning has been issued for southwest Sullivan County until 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Showers have developed along a line around Manhattan and north into the Bronx and Westchester.  Brief heavy downpours can be expected and a rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. Most of the storm a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Westchester Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Westchester
Brand-New Waterfront Restaurant Set For Opening Day In Westchester Fans of waterfront dining will want to check out a new restaurant in Westchester that will soon celebrate its opening day.  The Sailhouse, located in Tarrytown at 238 Green St. right on the Hudson River, will hold a grand opening on Saturday, April 15 starting at 1 p.m., the restaurant announced on social media.  Located at the Washington Irving Boat Club, the newly-renovated eatery will serve a variety of food and drinks, including wings, pasta, seafood, and more.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by @thesailhousetarrytown Those w…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge
New Update: Body Found In Hudson River Identified As Woman, Age 32, Who Jumped From Area Bridge Police have identified the body of a woman found floating in the Hudson River.  The woman's body was found in Dutchess County on Monday, April 10, 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Earlier report: Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River According to Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, the woman has been identified as Ulster County resident Tashaunna S. Bogle, age 32, of Kingston. Bogle has been further identified as the person who jumped into the Hudson River from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, Wat…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River
Woman's Body Found Floating In Hudson River A woman's body was discovered floating in the Hudson River. The unidentified woman was found in Dutchess County around 10 a.m., Monday, April 10 near the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the city of Poughkeepsie. Sheriff's deputies responded to the area after receiving a report of a possible body in the river near the Mid-Hudson Bridge, said Capt. John Watterson, of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. At that time the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol responded to the scene and recovered the body with the assistance of a Hyde Park Marina employee, Watterson said. The body appears to be that …

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by Kathy Reakes