Isaias New Power Outage Update For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan: These Communities Most Affected Isaias New Power Outage Update For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan: These Communities Most Affected
Isaias New Power Outage Update For Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan: These Communities Most Affected Thousands remain without power in the area two days after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through the region. Utility crews have been working around the clock to make repairs after the storm sent trees flying into power lines and utility poles, causing mass outages throughout Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. In Dutchess County, Central Hudson was reporting 16,068 customers were still without power, with an additional 11,745 NYSEG customers still in the dark. Central Hudson was also reporting 3,772 outages in Ulster, and just 20 in Sullivan County. NYSEG had 562 customers in Sullivan a…
Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam
Tropical Storm Isaias: Thousands Lose Power In Putnam Tens of thousands of Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster residents have lost power as Tropical Storm Isaias rocked the region with extreme wind gusts that toppled trees, felled utility poles and downed power lines throughout the area. Putnam County was hardest hit, with 33,464 of NYSEG’s 38,693 customers reporting outages, with Carmel (11,654), Southeast (5,966), Putnam Valley (4,894), and Patterson (4,460) seeing the most outages. Central Hudson was responding to 606 total outages that were impacting 63,821 of their customers as of 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. In Dutchess, 30,067 customers wer…
Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch
Brand-New Sighting: Black Bear Finds Its Own Way To Enjoy Sunday Brunch There have been dozens of reported black bear sightings in the area the last month. Including at a golf course. Even a cemetery. And now, most recently, a bear in the Hudson Valley making its own morning meal with the contents of garbage cans. The bear was captured on camera in the Dutchess County town of Union Vale on Sunday morning, July 26. (See first image above.) Another bear, seen in Northern Westchester outside Peekskill Towers, looks like it may be apartment hunting. (See second image above.) Related story - Bear Sighting Forces Temporary Closure Of Golf Course  Here …
Four Baby Squirrels Rescued After Tails Found Stuck Together In Hudson Valley Four Baby Squirrels Rescued After Tails Found Stuck Together In Hudson Valley
Four Baby Squirrels Rescued After Tails Found Stuck Together In Hudson Valley Four baby squirrels found tied together by their tails were rescued by a wildlife officer after receiving a report of the squirrels in distress. The babies were discovered in Dutchess County last month when the state Department of Environmental Conservation responded to the call from the hamlet of Verbank, in the town of Union Vale. Conservation Officer Kevin Wamsley responded to the location and discovered that the juvenile squirrel tails were stuck together with a mass of nest debris and a tar-like substance later determined to be pine pitch.  The baby squirrels.DEC New York State Th…
COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here Are Latest Number Of Cases By Town As Dutchess Moves To Phase 2 Of Reopening More than two dozen Dutchess residents remain hospitalized with cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the county prepares to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plans. The most recent data from the Dutchess County Department of Health found that 36,765 Dutchess residents have been tested for COVID-19, with 3,984 testing positive for the virus. Of those cases, 1,333 remain active.  There are currently 25 patients hospitalized with the virus, while there have been 142 COVID-19-related deaths since the pandemic hit the Hudson Valley 100 days ago. A total of 2,509 Rockland residents have be…
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle 22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Pickup Truck, Motorcycle A 22-year-old was killed in a crash between a pickup truck and motorcycle in the area. It happened in Dutchess County at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27 in the town of Union Vale. Troopers were dispatched to Chestnut Ridge Road by Dutchess County 911 for a personal injury collision involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. An initial investigation found that Steven Ziskind, of East Fishkill, operating a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle was driving northbound on Chestnut Ridge Road, state police said.  Ziskind entered the southbound lane, and collided with a southbound 2006 Lincoln M…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hospitalization Trends, Cases As Dutchess Eyes Reopening Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March as the Hudson Valley eyes reopening its economy. As of Wednesday, May 20, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,724 cases of COVID-19, with 14 new cases reported on Tuesday, May 19. Currently, there are 1,743 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. Dutchess County officials said they have 610 cases …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March. As of Friday, May 15, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,498 cases of COVID-19, with 24 new cases reported on Friday. Currently, there are 2,049 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. There have been 117 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess and 998 people have recovered. A breakdown of curren…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases Dutchess County continues to experience new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, but the number of new daily infections has lowered since the outbreak began in early March. As of early Monday, May 11, state Department of Health officials said since the beginning of the pandemic there are 3,359 cases of COVID-19, with 40 new cases reported on Sunday, May 10. Currently, there are 2,200 active cases, with 56 people hospitalized, Dutchess County Department of Health information reveals. There have been 101 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess and 998 people have recovered.  A…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Cases By Municipality There are now more than 2,000 active novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Dutchess County, as the number of confirmed cases approaches 3,000 since the outbreak began in early March. As of Monday, May 4, 2,093 Dutchess County residents were still being treated for COVID-19, while 2,926 have tested positive for the virus. There have been 40 COVID-19 deaths reported in Dutchess. Since the outbreak, 793 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo A breakdown of …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Town There were 69 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in Dutchess County, bringing the total to more than 2,800 since the outbreak began. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has climbed to 2,805, which have resulted in 37 deaths as of Friday, May 1. According to the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,075 active COVID-19 cases. Since the outbreak, 693 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: NY Schools, Colleges Will Remain Closed Through End Of Academic Year A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutc…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases COVID-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases
Covid-19: Here's Latest Update On Number Of Dutchess County Deaths, Cases The death toll in Dutchess County has hit 37 since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began in New York State 61 days ago. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess climbed to 2,773 as of Thursday, April 30, with the Department of Health currently monitoring 2,080 more potential cases. Since the outbreak, 656 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged from county hospitals. Earlier story - COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Dutchess County as of 2 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Depa…