Truck Crashes Into House In Putnam Truck Crashes Into House In Putnam
Truck Crashes Into House In Putnam Residents of a home where a tree-service truck slammed into their Patterson smashed were lucky that no one was injured. The incident took place around 11:57 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, on Newport Road in the Putnam Lake section, said members of the Putnam Lakes Fire Department. When units arrived on the scene, they found a tree company truck with a chipper had careened into a house when no one was in the truck and it rolled down a hill and into the garage of the home. A tree service truck slammed into a home.PLFD Photographer Dan O'Connell Photography Crews made the residence safe by shuttin…
Storm Knocks Out Power In Westchester Storm Knocks Out Power In Westchester
Storm Knocks Out Power In Westchester A nasty storm accompanied by torrential rain and gusty winds has knocked out power in Westchester on Thursday. A total of 133 NYSEG customers were without power in Northern Westchester with another 78 Con Ed customers in the dark, also mainly in Northern Westchester. Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Making For A Wet Mess Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Route 202 Stretch Shut Down After Car Crashes Into Pole Route 202 Stretch Shut Down After Car Crashes Into Pole
Route 202 Stretch Shut Down After Car Crashes Into Pole A stretch of Route 202 near the Somers/Mahopac border is closed in both directions on Wednesday afternoon after a car crashed into a pole, bringing down wires. Somers police officers, firefighters and NYSEG are all at the scene at 3:30 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Storm Knocks Out Power In Dutchess County Storm Knocks Out Power In Dutchess County
Storm Knocks Out Power In Dutchess County Hundreds of area residents have lost power as a strong pre-Christmas storm with drenching rain and gusty winds is hitting the region. As of 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, NYSEG was reporting that 514 of its 38,310 Putnam County customers were without power, and just one of its 15,621 customers in Dutchess County were without power. Meanwhile, Central Hudson had 52 of its 118,205 customers in Dutchess reporting outages. Patterson was hit the hardest, with 295 customers reporting outages, followed by Southeast (216 outages).  Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roa…
Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures
Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures With temperatures dropping and the heart of winter fast approaching, Hudson Valley utility companies are ramping up their storm preparedness efforts. After being caught off-guard by a massive storm last month that left the region reeling, area utility companies have released winter storm preparation messages to their customers. Con Edison is unveiling a new texting program for customers this year. The new system will allow Con Ed to send weather warning and preparation information before a storm arrives, system safety updates and estimated time of power restoration. Outages can also be repo…
Boom Truck Tips Over, Nearly Crushing Home In Northern Westchester Boom Truck Tips Over, Nearly Crushing Home In Northern Westchester
Boom Truck Tips Over, Nearly Crushing Home In Northern Westchester A boom truck working on removing trees behind a North Salem home tipped over, hitting the structure. The incident took place around 10 a.m. Wednesday when the truck tipped over and landed on the corner of the Lakeside Drive house that was recently purchased by new owners, North Salem Police Lt. Andrew Brown said. "They were lucky the home wasn't crushed," Brown said. The truck from Osorio Tree Service apparently tipped while doing tree work and landed on the edge of the house. No one was injured, Brown said. The truck also knocked down some power lines, NYSEG is working to replace t…
Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester
Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester Sustained gusty winds have resulted in hundreds of residents losing power Saturday in the area. At 3:45 p.m., Con Ed is reporting more than 600 outages in Westchester. There are 100 power outages among NYSEG customers, with the majority coming in Northern Westchester. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday with 15 to 20 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph. It will become clear overnight Saturday into Sunday as we set out clocks back an hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. Related story: 'Fall Back' Sunday As Clocks Change For Daylight Saving Time Sunday will …
Nor'easter Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Westchester Nor'easter Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Westchester
Nor'easter Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Westchester The first Nor'easter of the season has resulted in thousands of power outages to residents and businesses in Westchester and Putnam late Saturday morning. Con Ed is reporting 1,867 without power in Westchester at 11:15 a.m. with an estimated restoration time of 3 p.m. Saturday. A total of 1,208 NYSEG customers in Northern Westchester and another 62 in Putnam were without power just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area  Rain will continue through much of the day, with the heaviest rain ending at around 3 p.m. However, the…
Thousands Without Power As Downed Trees, Wires, Flooding Cause Road Closures Thousands Without Power As Downed Trees, Wires, Flooding Cause Road Closures
Thousands Without Power As Downed Trees, Wires, Flooding Cause Road Closures Motorists are facing road closures Wednesday morning due to downed trees and wires and flooding following the severe storms that swept through the area late Tuesday afternoon and evening that have left thousands without power.About 2,400 are without power in Northern Westchester: more than 1,600 Con Ed customers and 800-plus NYSEG customers. The southbound Saw Mill River Parkway is closed between Route 119 and I-87 due to flooding. There are delays due to flooding on the Bronx River Parkway near the Westchester County Center in White Plains. In Northern Westchester, a stretch of Route 129 …
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Northern Westchester Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Northern Westchester
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees In Northern Westchester A severe storm that swept through Northern Westchester late Tuesday afternoon resulted in numerous downed trees and has knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses. At 5:45 p.m., 6,202 NYSEG customers lost power in Northern Westchester, mainly in Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. Con Ed reported 1,398 outages in the Northern Westchester communities it serves. Metro-North Harlem Line service is temporarily delayed between Goldens Bridge and Chappaqua due to downed trees in the vicinity of Bedford Hills. The severe storm prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado W…
NYSEG Customers Report Outages In Putnam As Storms Strike NYSEG Customers Report Outages In Putnam As Storms Strike
Nyseg Customers Report Outages In Putnam As Storms Strike More than 200 Putnam residents are without power Monday afternoon as stormy weather moved through the county. With rain and strong wind gusts hitting the area, 214 of NYSEG’s 38,310 customers were reporting outages. Putnam Valley was hit the hardest, with 121 outages. Kent (87 outages) and Carmel (six) were also reporting outages. There may be no relief in sight for the Hudson Valley, as thunderstorms are expected to persist throughout the week as the region braces for the effects of Hurricane Florence, which is expected to be a Category 4 storm when it touches down on the East Coast.
Alert Issued For NYSEG Phone Scam Alert Issued For NYSEG Phone Scam
Alert Issued For Nyseg Phone Scam The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning area residents to be wary of a NYSEG “Green Dot Money Paks” phone scam that makes the rounds annually each summer. For several years, during the dog days of summer, local businesses in Putnam County have reportedly received phone calls from scammers who claim to be representatives from NYSEG. The fraudster tells the caller that the business is behind in their electric bills. Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. said that the scammers then “warns the business that to avoid having their electric service from being shut off, they have to make payment imm…