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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester As a potent system with scattered severe storms sweeps through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until midnight Sunday, Aug. 13. The main threat is for damaging wind gusts and large hail, the National Weather Service said, adding that isolated tornadoes are possible, mainly north and west of New York City. In addition, storms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall which could lead to some urban, low lying and poor drainage flooding with isolated to scattered flash flooding possible. In New York, the watch co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain An approaching frontal system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. The system will arrive from west to east early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, and continue to move through into the evening. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. Areas where soaking rain is expected are shown in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. About an inch of rainfall is now expected, with lo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding
New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding A new system taking aim at the region will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Current forecast models project the system will arrive from west to east starting late Thursday morning, Aug. 10. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. About a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts where there may be flooding, according to the National Weath…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC
New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC This story has been updated. A missing 10-year-old girl from Upstate New York has been found after a search that spanned several days and involved multiple police agencies. Rensselaer County resident Elizabeth Rosa had last been seen at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.1, in Troy, getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in the North Lansingburgh neighborhood. Detectives said the girl was likely traveling to stay with family in New York City or on Long Island. Late Thursday night, Aug. 3, Troy Police announced that Rosa had been found in New York City and was safe.  "Troy PD Det…

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by Michael Mashburn
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4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says 4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says
4 Hudson Valley Hospitals Among Best In New York, New Report Says Hudson Valley residents might take comfort in the fact that they have access to good healthcare, as four hospitals in the region have been named among the best in the state, according to a new report.  The hospitals were selected by U.S. News and World Report, which released its new rankings of best regional hospitals on Tuesday, Aug. 1.  According to the report, the best hospitals in the Hudson Valley are:  White Plains Hospital, which also ranked No. 17 in the state of New York; Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, which ranked No. 24 in New York; Northern Westches…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Murder Investigation Update: Trio Charged In Killing Of Man From Region Murder Investigation Update: Trio Charged In Killing Of Man From Region
Murder Investigation Update: Trio Charged In Killing Of Man From Region Three people have been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man from the region. Ulster County resident 28-year-old Dominique Green, of Kingston, was gunned down at about 9:20 p.m. Thursday, July 27 on Prospect Street near Greenkill Avenue in Kingston. Kingston police said, officers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Prospect Street and found Greem dead from a gunshot wound. Following an intense investigation, three suspects were located and charged with two counts of burglary and murder, all felonies. The three include: Schenect…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash The identity has been released of a  woman killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, July 27 in Orange County on  I-87 in the town of Cornwall, between Exit 17 (Newburgh) and Exit 16 (Harriman) and involved a passenger car and motorcycle. On Saturday morning, July 29, New York State Police announced that a preliminary investigation has determined that the driver of a 2017 Chevy Malibu, a 41-year-old of from the Orange County hamlet of Highland Mills, was traveling northbound in the left lane when he collided wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say
Good Doggy: K9 Uncovers Drugs, Nearly Dozen Guns During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say A New York State Police K9 deserves some extra treats after reportedly helping troopers uncover nearly a dozen guns and drugs during a traffic stop in the region. In Sullivan County, a State Police trooper stopped Tyquan Robinson, age 32, of New York City, at around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, as he drove on Route 17 in the Town of Rockland. According to State Police, Robinson initially lied about his name and age. As he and the trooper were talking, the agency’s police K9 “Wink” began sniffing both inside and outside the vehicle. The dog eventually gave the signal that narcotics were presen…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Medical Emergency Causes Hudson Valley Crash, 1 Critical, Police Say Medical Emergency Causes Hudson Valley Crash, 1 Critical, Police Say
Medical Emergency Causes Hudson Valley Crash, 1 Critical, Police Say A 76-year-old who reportedly suffered a medical emergency while driving is in critical condition following a two-car crash. The incident took place in Ulster County around 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 28 on Route 9W in Saugerties. Saugerties police responded to a 911 call reporting a personal injury motor vehicle crash, involving two vehicles that had collided on route 9W, in Saugerties, said Saugerties Police Chief Joesph Sinagra. Upon arrival, officers found a man still in one of the two vehicles. The man, later identified as Joseph O. Patterson, of New York City, was unconscious, t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Update - Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Extended To All NY New Update - Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Extended To All NY
New Update - Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Extended To All NY As smoke from Canadian wildfires moves east, every part of New York State will be covered in unhealthy air, according to authorities and new forecasts. On Wednesday, June 28, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the air quality health advisory has now been extended to the entire state of New York, now including eastern parts of state, as smoke continues to worsen and the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches unhealthy levels. Related: Air Quality To Worsen In Coming Days: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area According to the State Departments of Environmental Conservation and Health, a…

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by Sophie Grieser
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County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants
County In Hudson Valley Advances Legislation To Stop NYC From Sending Migrants A county in the Hudson Valley is moving to advance legislation that would prevent other municipalities, including New York City, from sending migrants and asylum seekers to facilities within its borders. The legislation was presented by Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne during a meeting held by the Putnam County Legislature's Rules Committee, county officials announced on Tuesday, June 27.  During the meeting, the committee unanimously voted to advance this legislation, which would prevent outside municipalities from housing members of its homeless population, migrants, and asyl…

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by Ben Crnic