Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible A Tornado Watch has just been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.  Main threats include the potential for tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail. Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday. The watch does not currently include New York City or Long Island. For a look at areas covered by the watch, see the first image above. Earlier report: Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Expected Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Expected
Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Expected A new round of strong to severe thunderstorms and showers are expected to sweep through the area. The time frame for the scattered storms across eastern New York, Connecticut and western New England is in the afternoon into the evening on Thursday, July 23. Damaging winds and possible one-inch hail are the main threats with locally heavy rainfall possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released Thursday morning. Thursday will be partly sunny, hazy, hot and humid with the high temperature near 90 degrees. A new Heat Advisor…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Look At What's In, What's Out For Phase 4 Of Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Look At What's In, What's Out For Phase 4 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Look At What's In, What's Out For Phase 4 Of Reopening In less than two weeks, the Hudson Valley and Long Island will enter the fourth of four planned phases of reopening the economy as New York recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Seven of 10 regions in New York have already entered Phase 4, which includes reopening of some businesses and loosening the restrictions on others that were shut down during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Western New York are all open in Phase 4. In Phase 4, the following businesses can open: Low-risk,…
JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures
JCPenney Reveals Locations Of 13 More Store Closures JCPenney has revealed the locations of another 13 stores it will close permanently. Earlier this month, the community released a list of 154 stores nationwide that will close through the summer. The closures began in mid-June amid JCPenney's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. New closures include one JCPenney on Long Island -- located in Suffolk County in Bay Shore at the  South Shore Mall on Sunrise Highway. Farther north, a Hudson Valley JCPenney will close - located in Dutchess County at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Route 9 (South Road). No other New York, New Jersey or Connectic…
COVID-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Now Open With Phase 3 Underway In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Now Open With Phase 3 Underway In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Here's A Look At New Businesses Now Open With Phase 3 Underway In Hudson Valley Hudson Valley has become the ninth of New York State's 10 regions to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The region took the next step in the four-phase reopening plan as of Tuesday morning, June 23, allowing more businesses to open. Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties make up the Hudson Valley region. Long Island will enter Phase 3 on Wednesday, June 24, leaving just New York City in Phase 2, possibly entering Phase 3 in two weeks. In Phase 3, limited indoor dining is permitte…
COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 COVID-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3
Covid-19: Here Are New Rules Restaurants Are Implementing For Indoor Dining In Phase 3 With the Hudson Valley and Long Island on pace to enter Phase 3 of reopening the economy, restaurants are taking certain precautions to ensure that there isn’t a spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. As of Tuesday, June 23, the Hudson Valley will be permitted to open restaurants to limited indoor dining, though there will be strict restrictions that have been mandated by the state. Long Island starts the third-phase of the four-phase process the next day, on Wednesday, June 24. In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as na…
COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 As the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City move to the next phases of the four-phase reopening process this week, the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations has continued to remain stable. According to data released Sunday, June 21, there are 1,142 COVID-19 hospitalizations, including 332 ICU, statewide. A total of 15 COVID-related deaths have been reported since Saturday, June 20. There were 664 new COVID cases, bringing the statewide total during the pandemic to 387,936. New York City enters Phase 2 of the reopening process on Monday, June 22. The Huds…
COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's What New Businesses Will Reopen As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 The Hudson Valley and Long Island are on track to become the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 3 of opening up the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Provided the COVID-19 numbers continue to stay steady, the Hudson Valley will enter Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 23, with Long Island following suit a day later on Wednesday, June 24. Related story - COVID-19: Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange County Execs Ask Cuomo To Start Phase 3 Earlier In Phase 3, limited indoor dining will be permitted, as well as personal care service businesses such as nai…
COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance
Covid-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance New York regions entering Phase 3 of their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery can now entertain larger gatherings as the state continues to daily monitor their metrics. With Western New York and the Capital Region on track to join the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 3 this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted, up from 10. Western New York will now officially move to Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 16 and the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 17.  The Hudson Valley is schedul…
COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State COVID-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State
Covid-19: Phase 3 Reopening Guidelines Released By NY State New York State officials have laid out guidelines for select businesses that will be reopening as part of Phase 3 of opening the economy back up amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As the state slowly reopens following the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has been methodical in laying out guidance for businesses welcoming back customers and patrons. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier are all on track to potentially enter Phase 3 of their reopening plans as soon as Friday, June 12, provided they continue meeting the requirements set forth by the state. The mid…
COVID-19: Here Are Guidelines For Phase 2 With Hudson Valley A Day Away From Reopening COVID-19: Here Are Guidelines For Phase 2 With Hudson Valley A Day Away From Reopening
Covid-19: Here Are Guidelines For Phase 2 With Hudson Valley A Day Away From Reopening The Hudson Valley region is poised to become the latest in New York to enter Phase 2 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the guidelines set forth by the state, the Hudson Valley is on track to hit the required metrics to expand reopening efforts as of Tuesday, June 9, with businesses opening under strict guidelines. Earlier story - COVID-19: There Are Now New Rules For Graduations, Houses Of Worship In NY Businesses reopening for Phase 2 will only be permitted to reach 50 percent occupancy, social distancing will be requ…
Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Potent Storms Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Potent Storms Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: New Round Of Potent Storms Will Sweep Through Area A steamy, stormy stretch could bring the strongest round of thunderstorms in the last few days. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible throughout the day on Friday, June 5 which will be cloudy with the high temperature around 80 degrees. The storm chance increases late in the afternoon through the evening with the most potent storms expected Friday night, bringing heavy downpours and lightning. It will be mostly cloudy overnight with the low temperature in the mid 60s. There will be another window for more showers and storms on Saturday, June 6 from about 10 a.m. until around 2 p…