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Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley
Energy Upgrades: Substation Improvements To Reduce Power Outages In Hudson Valley A series of planned improvements to a substation in the Hudson Valley is expected to reduce the number and severity of power outages in the area, officials said.  The upgrades will be coming to the Dingle Ridge substation located in the Putnam County village of Brewster and are meant to increase reliability and capacity for customers in the region, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) officials announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9.  The project, which began in September 2022 and is planned to be completed by June 2024, will increase reliable energy service for more than 700 cu…

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Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage
Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage A Hudson Valley county is now eligible to receive federal disaster relief funds to help it recover from flooding damage caused by severe storms. Municipal governments in Putnam County will now be able to receive relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after President Joe Biden approved a request from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a Major Disaster Declaration, Putnam officials announced on Monday, July 24.  Hochul's request came after Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and various town supervisors and village mayors requested assistance in respo…

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