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Utility Repairs

Paterson, NJ
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3 TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3 TRAFFIC ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3
Traffic ALERT: Water Main Break Closes Major Roadway Near Route 3 A 12-inch water main break temporarily closed a major thoroughfare near Route 3 in Clifton. "Customers in the immediate area may experience low pressure [and] discolored or no water while repairs are made," Bryan Frierson of the Passaic Valley Water Commission said shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. "Nutley residents near the Clifton border may also be affected," he noted, adding that commuters should find alternate routes. Frierson didn't say when they expect repairs will be completed. "Thank you for your patience as we work quickly and safely to remediate the issue," he wrote in …

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by Jerry DeMarco
White Plains, NY
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Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck
Police Officer Rescues Hudson Valley Driver From Fiery Wreck A fast-acting police officer responding to a crash dragged an unconscious Rockland County driver to safety moments before the man's minivan went up in flames. The minivan had slammed into a utility pole in New Jersey, splitting it at the base, on East Saddle River Road south of Lake Street just after midnight Thursday, Upper Saddle River Police Capt. Edward Kane said. The engine block was already starting to cook when Officer Tim Erstling arrived, Kane said. Erstling immediately pulled the 29-year-old driver from Pomona out and away from the minivan, the captain said. "Minutes later, the …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Worcester, MA
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Massachusetts Braces For Possible New Round Of Storms Amid Cleanup, Power Outages Overnight Massachusetts Braces For Possible New Round Of Storms Amid Cleanup, Power Outages Overnight Massachusetts Braces For Possible New Round Of Storms Amid Cleanup, Power Outages Overnight
Massachusetts Braces For Possible New Round Of Storms Amid Cleanup, Power Outages Overnight There will be no rest for the weary in Massachusetts after thousands lost power during the recent round of storms, with more wicked weather heading to New England. On Tuesday, July 6, a quick-moving storm uprooted trees, downed power lines, and knocked out power to thousands in Massachusetts, leaving utility crews to scramble and work through the night to make repairs. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7, power was largely restored to utility customers in Massachusetts, though some National Grid and Eversource customers were still reporting random isolated outages. While the region recov…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
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Downed Wires Cause Road Closure In Stamford Downed Wires Cause Road Closure In Stamford Downed Wires Cause Road Closure In Stamford
Downed Wires Cause Road Closure In Stamford Downed wires led to the closure of a busy roadway in Stamford. The Stamford Police Department announced that at approximately 1 p.m., they were forced to close Myrtle Avenue between William Street and Warren Street due to downed live wires in the area. Utility crews have been alerted and are making repairs. No timetable was announced for reopening Myrtle Avenue. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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by Zak Failla
Ossining, NY
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Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon
Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon A stretch of Route 9 is closed after an overnight crash in which a vehicle damaged a utility pole on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The closure is near the Irvington-Dobbs Ferry border between Langdon Avene and Ardsley Avenue West. Motorists should follow the posted detours and expect delays. Due to ongoing utility repairs, the closure is expected to last at least until 4 p.m. Tuesday, officials in Irvington said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Monsey, NY
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Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo
Crash Closes Road, Knocks Down Utility Pole In Ramapo A single-vehicle crash into a telephone pole has closed a roadway while crews work to make repairs. The crash took place around 9:24 a.m. Thursday on Cherry Lane, said the Ramapo Police Department. One person received a minor injury during the crash, they added. As a result of the crash, a telephone pole with wires suffered significant damage. Orange & Rockland is on the scene to make repairs.  However, Cherry Lane will be closed between Heather Drive and Smith Hill Road for several hours while the repairs take place, police said.

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by Kathy Reakes