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Hiker, 25, Dies After Fall From Mountain In Hudson Valley
A 25-year-old hiker from the Hudson Valley fell 100 feet to his death while free climbing with two friends on Thursday, officials said.
Kenneth Steier of Poughkeepsie had been hiking Thursday along the Washburn Trail at Hudson Highland State Park, about a mile south of Breakneck Ridge, said Randy Simons, a spokesman for the state Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
The three went off the trail and were free climbing -- without ropes or other safety gear -- at the quarry when he fell onto a group of rocks below, around 6 p.m., Simons said.
"Sadly, despite all rescue efforts …
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area
The storm system that moved through the area Wednesday morning through the early afternoon produced widely varying snowfall totals, with much higher amounts farther north.
Now, here's a rundown of some snowfall totals from various locations. Be sure to submit the total your hometown by leaving a comment here.
Westchester
Ardsley 1.5 inches, 10 a.m.
North Salem 2 inches, noon
Peekskill 1 inch, 8 a.m.
Armonk 0.4 inches, 9:15 a.m.
Tarrytown 0.8 inches, 8:30 a.m.
Putnam
Brewster 2.8 inches, 9:30 a.m.
Carmel 2.3 inches, 8 a.m.
Cold Spring 2.5 inches, 8:45 a.m.
Dutchess
Fishkill 3.4 in…
