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Governor Provides Update On Wildfires In Hudson Valley Governor Provides Update On Wildfires In Hudson Valley
Governor Provides Update On Wildfires In Hudson Valley As the wildfires continue to burn across the Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated what's being done to mitigate and contain them. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Hochul said a multi-agency response had been deployed to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders.  According to Hochul, an aerial investigation shows the Orange County fire named the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire in New York and New Jersey now encompasses 5,000 acres, half of which is in New York, and is 10 percent contained in both states. The fire in …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Massive Wildfire In Hudson Valley Spreads To 600 Acres Massive Wildfire In Hudson Valley Spreads To 600 Acres
Massive Wildfire In Hudson Valley Spreads To 600 Acres A massive wildfire in the Hudson Valley is now 95 percent contained as firefighters continue establishing a control line to try and gain full containment.  The Whitehouse Fire in Ulster County in Denning had grown to 630 areas as of late Monday, Nov. 11. Metzger said Tuesday, Nov. 12, firefighters from the state Department of Environmental Conservation and more than 200 volunteer firefighters from Ulster, Sullivan, and Greene counties continue to work toward full containment. "Burn bans are in effect in every municipality in Ulster County, and outdoor burning is prohibited," Ulst…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fatal Crash: Man Misses Turn, Strikes Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say Fatal Crash: Man Misses Turn, Strikes Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Fatal Crash: Man Misses Turn, Strikes Pole In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash when he allegedly failed to negotiate a turn and struck a telephone pole in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Ulster County around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, on Route 209 in the town of Rochester. According to Sgt. Collin Reynolds of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the area of 5116 Route 209 in Accord for a 911 call reporting a crash with serious injuries. When officers arrived on the scene, fire and EMS personnel were tending to the driver of the vehicle who was the sole occupant, Reynolds said. An inves…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Area Man Charged With Threatening Person With Rifle, Handgun During Dispute, Police Say Area Man Charged With Threatening Person With Rifle, Handgun During Dispute, Police Say
Area Man Charged With Threatening Person With Rifle, Handgun During Dispute, Police Say Police apprehended a local man for allegedly threatening another person with a rifle and unregistered handgun during a domestic dispute. The incident took place around 2 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 27 in the town of Denning, said the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Sheriff officials, deputies began investigating a report of domestic violence in which a 36-year-old man from the hamlet of Sundown had a dispute with another person. During the dispute, the man prevented the other party from leaving and calling for help. A rifle and the handgun were also displayed at one point, the depart…

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Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Hudson Valley Hundreds in the Hudson Valley have been left without power as the first Nor’easter of the season brought inches of rain and whipping winds to the region. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts There was heavy rain on Tuesday, Oct. 26 in parts of the region, with wind gusts expected to approach 60 mph, downing trees, and power lines, causing outages in some communities. As of 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Con Edison was still reporting eight active outages in Westchester, impacting 259 of its 360,045 customers. The bulk of…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms
Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Thousands in the area are still without power following the recent rash of storms that rolled through the region. Utility crews from Central Hudson have been working around the clock to restore power to more than 35,000 customers who have been impacted by thunderstorms that began toppling trees and felling power lines on Tuesday, July 6. “We continue to have our full complement of more than 340 line and tree professionals, along with hundreds of employees working in support roles day and night to restore power to our customers as safely and efficiently as possible,” Central Hudson Vice Pre…

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COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County COVID-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County
Covid-19: Spike In Cases Sparks Concern In Ulster County After seeing a spike in new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is warning that the fight against the virus is far from over. There were more than 45 new cases reported in Ulster County between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, prompting Ryan to issue warning to his constituents that the fight isn’t over. According to Ryan, the spike is being attributed to graduation parties, a manufacturing facility, an apple orchard, and a softball team. “We need to recognize that we are still engaged in the fight against COVID-19,” Ryan said. “Now is not the time to…

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COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties COVID-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Covid-19: Here's Latest On Number Of Fatalities, Cases In Ulster, Sullivan Counties The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread in the Hudson Valley, as the number of confirmed cases in Ulster and Sullivan counties are on the rise, even as things are somewhat stabilizing statewide. There have now been 572 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, which resulted in nine deaths. In Sullivan County, there have been 323 total cases, leading to seven fatalities. More than 2,700 patients in the two counties have tested negatively for COVID-19. Active COVID-19 cases in Ulster County, by municipality:  City of Kingston: 73; Plattekill: 61; Shawangunk: 55…

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by Zak Failla