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New Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Followed By Sharp Dip In Temperatures New Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Followed By Sharp Dip In Temperatures
New Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Followed By Sharp Dip In Temperatures A storm system will bring a new round of soaking rain, followed by a big drop in temperatures. Thursday, Oct. 15 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 70s.  The overnight low temperature will be in the low 50s as clouds thicken.  There will be a chance of showers starting after around 3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Showers will continue at times throughout the day in which the temperature will fall during the afternoon as a cold front arrives. Rain will become heavy overnight into Saturday morning, Oct. 17. Spotty snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch
Road Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9 Stretch Motorists can expect delays this week for a busy stretch of Route 9 as contracting crews continue overnight construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that north and southbound lanes in Fishkill will be closed from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 to 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 30. During the lane closures, motorists will see delays, and have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. Detours and signage is expected to be posted in the area around the lane closures to assist drivers. According to the NYSDOT, fines are doubled for speeding in …

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by Zak Failla
News
Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger
Road Improvements Begin In Wappinger A project involving a series of road improvements in the Wappinger area is officially underway, and the Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) cites it as one of the largest road improvement projects of the year. The improvements start this week in the area of Myers Corners Road between All Angels Hill Road and State Route 376. The project work includes road reconstruction in an attempt to improve both motorist and pedestrian safety. This entails setting new pavement, installing new drainage, putting up new signage, and expanding the shoulder of the road. These details are part o…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area
Midweek Storm Will Bring Accumulating Snow, Wintry Mix To The Area A quick-moving storm system has brought more freezing rain and sleet than snow in the area on Presidents Day morning. With temperatures hovering around freezing, motorists are urged to use caution until the Winter Weather Advisory expires at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 18. There is a chance of rain late in the morning through the afternoon on a cloudy day in which the high temperature will be around 40 degrees on Monday, with the wind-chill factor between 25 and 35 degrees. A second storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing  rain Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 20 into Thursday,…

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by Joe Lombardi