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Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel as two weather systems are expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds. Hochul said that New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley regions are expected to see up to six inches or more of snow, and wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph, overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, through the morning of Friday, Jan. 7. "With more heavy snow and high winds in the forecast, I'm encouraging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and be prepared for dangerous travel conditions," Hochul said. "Areas in Western New York and the North C…
Home Destroyed During Height Of Severe Thunderstorms In Hudson Valley Home Destroyed During Height Of Severe Thunderstorms In Hudson Valley
Home Destroyed During Height Of Severe Thunderstorms In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley family lost their home after a large tree took off the back half of the house during an intense thunderstorm. The incident took place around 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, in Orange County when a series of storms with high winds moved through sending the large tree crashing into the home at 8 Carpenter Road in Chester. The owner of the home, Rick Collazo, told Rockland Video he and his wife had just arrived home when the tree fell on the back of the residence, his two sons, one who is autistic, were inside at the time. The entire back of the house was destroyed by the large t…