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Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power
Henri: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Residents Are Now Without Power Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are working around the clock to repair thousands of power outages overnight as hundreds remain without electricity following the impact of Tropical Storm Henri. As of late Monday morning, Aug. 23, crews are working to restore power to more than 1,000 Hudson Valley utility customers who were still left in the dark due to the storm. Central Hudson was reporting 35 active outages, which were impacting 810 customers, the bulk of which (670) were in Ulster County. Other outages were reported in Dutchess (84), Sullivan (42), Orange (10), and Greene (two) counti…

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by Zak Failla
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Extinguished Fireworks Cause Heavy Fire To Break Out At Rockland House Extinguished Fireworks Cause Heavy Fire To Break Out At Rockland House
Extinguished Fireworks Cause Heavy Fire To Break Out At Rockland House An area home suffered heavy damage from a fire started by fireworks thrown into a garbage can. The fire started around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at 116 Sutin Place in Chestnut Ridge, said the Ramapo Police Department. When police officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the attic area and side of the home engulfed in flames. "It is believed that the fire was started by extinguished fireworks that were placed in the garbage, which was placed against the side of the residence," said the Ramapo Police. Two of the residents were treated for minor injuries by Rockland Para…

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by Kathy Reakes