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Storm Update: 45K Power Outages Remain In Region Storm Update: 45K Power Outages Remain In Region
Storm Update: 45K Power Outages Remain In Region Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is working to make repairs after a round of storms brought damaging winds, rain, and lightning to the region on Thursday, Sept. 7, interrupting electric service to more than 45,000 customers.  Some 13,000 customers were restored overnight with approximately 30,000 customers without service as of 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, said Joe Jenkins, spokesman for Central Hudson. The majority of outages are located in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties: Columbia County: 280 customers impacted Dutchess County: 13,790 customers impacted Greene…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Putnam Communities Most Affected New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Putnam Communities Most Affected
New Isaias Power Outage Update: Estimated Restoration Times; Putnam Communities Most Affected There may be light at the end of the tunnel for some Putnam County residents as crews continue cleaning up from the wreckage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. NYSEG said that it expects that 95 percent of its customers will have power restored no later than 11 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10. Central Hudson estimated that power will be restored to all Putnam County residents no later than 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7 after working through the night. Central Hudson was reporting just 750 of its 5,160 residents are still without power, while NYSEG had 15,646 of its 38,693 Putnam customers reporting outa…

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by Zak Failla
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Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson
Local Man Named New President, CEO Of Central Hudson Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed a local man as president and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility. Charles A. Freni, of Rhinebeck, will succeed Michael L. Mosher, who has served in the position since 2016, effective Sept. 15, according to the Central Hudson Board of Directors. “Charlie’s extensive background in utility management and operations makes him an ideal leader for Central Hudson,” said Margarita K. Dilley, chairman of the board. “We are confident that Charlie will guide the organization well and maintain its longstanding commitment to excellent custome…

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by Kathy Reakes