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Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage
Ida: 'This Is The Definition Of A Climate Crisis,' Says Hochul In Tour With Biden Of NY Damage New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined President Joe Biden to tour a neighborhood damaged by Storm Ida in the region. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, Hochul and Biden visited a neighborhood in Queens, which sustained damage from the heavy rainfall. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand also visited the neighborhood. "Ladies and gentlemen, that is the definition of a climate crisis," Hochul said at a news conference that day. "We're experiencing a climate crisis as we speak, but more than talking about that, it's a humanitarian crisis." The governor added that she is grateful to Biden and the…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possibility Of Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possibility Of Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes
Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possibility Of Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Areas hit hard by Storm Ida will be at risk for severe weather once again as a cold front will produce strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and damaging wind gusts, the possibility of flooding, and the chance of tornadoes. The time frame for storm activity is late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 8 into Thursday morning, Sept. 9. "For the first time since Ida's catastrophic flooding, parts of the Northeast will have the potential for more downpours and gusty winds," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean Devore. Wednesday will start out with sunshine before clouds roll in on a breezy…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida It won't be long for areas hit hard by Storm Ida to be at risk for severe weather once again. That's because a new round of showers and thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be heavy, will sweep through the region, with the possibility of flooding, especially in areas hit hard last week. The time frame for storm activity is Wednesday, Sept. 8 into Thursday morning, Sept. 9. "For the first time since Ida's catastrophic flooding, parts of the Northeast will have the potential for more downpours and gusty winds," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean Devore. It will be sunny on Tuesday,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester
Ida: Body Of College Professor Swept Away In Floodwaters Recovered In Westchester The body of a college professor who was swept away with her husband by floodwaters from Storm Ida has been recovered in Westchester. The two were trying to get home from Iona College in New Rochelle to Rye Brook on Thursday, Sept 2 when they were swept down the Blind Brook Creek from their vehicle following the Wednesday, Sept. 1 storm. A body found in Purchase was later identified as that of Ken Bailie, authorities said. On Monday, Sept. 6, police announced the body of his wife, Fran Bailie, who was the department chair of the computer science department at the college, had been loca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding
Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding Two longtime computer science professors in New York were among those killed in Westchester County during Storm Ida as it whipped across the region producing severe flash flooding and high winds. President Dr. Seamus Carey of Iona College in New Rochelle issued a statement that Professors Ken and Fran Bailie, of Rye Brook, did not make it home after teaching their classes at the college on Thursday, Sept. 2. A body, found on a guide rail, pinned against a utility pole at Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Purchase, was later identified as that of Ken Bailie, according to Westchester County…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm
CT State Trooper Dies After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters During Height Of Storm A Connecticut State Police sergeant who was hospitalized after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Ida has died. The well-respected veteran trooper lost his life early Thursday morning, Sept. 2 as sweeping floodwaters in Litchfield County from the Pomperaug River flooded a road in Woodbury. Hours after Troop L last heard from him, Sergeant Brian Mohl was found by search and rescue teams in the waters of the river, swollen by the torrential rains of Ida. Earlier report: CT State Trooper Swept Away By Flood Waters Found Alive After Massive Search “It is with dee…

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by Joe Lombardi