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Yorktown, NY
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Latimer Blasts Con Ed,
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For 'Disgusting,' Slow Response To Storm
This story has been updated. Westchester County Executive George Latimer expressed his "disgust" on Monday at the slow response by Con Edison and New York State Electric & Gas to the tens of thousands of utility company customers still without power after a devastating Nor'easter storm struck on Friday, as reported here by Daily Voice. The storm prompted Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle to declare a state of emergency throughout the Hudson Valley including Putnam and Westchester counties. Another Nor-easter bringing six to 12 inches of snow, is forecast to reach this region on …
Paramus, NJ
Breaking News
80,000 Without Power In NJ; Bergen Lawmakers Call For State Of Emergency
More than 80,000 North Jersey residents and businesses are still without power following last week's nor'easter. Most of the outages are in Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon and Warren counties, but some Bergen County assemblymen joined Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco in asking Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. The trio of assemblymen includes former Wyckoff mayor Kevin J. Rooney (R-Bergen), Christopher DePhillips (R-Bergen) and Parker Space (R-Sussex). “Declaring a state of emergency opens up sources of funding. This can significantly impact municipal budgets which are due to come o…
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
Latimer Declares State Of Emergency For Westchester
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Openings For Monday County Executive George Latimer signed a State of Emergency declaration for Westchester early Sunday evening as a result of power outages, impassable roads and other issues following Friday's Nor'easter. Latimer signed the order at the county's Emergency Operations Center in Hawthorne. The declaration allows for the county to streamline services and make direct emergency orders to ensure the storm recovery process goes as smoothly as possible. "We intend to use this authority very lightly," Latimer said. "It is not ou…
White Plains, NY
Breaking News
High Winds, Strong Winds Now A Concern In Westchester, Latimer Says
Snowfall Totals Higher Than Expected In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In his first week on the job, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is closely monitoring the ongoing ‘bomb cyclone’ storm with the Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services John Cullen and his team at the Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center in Hawthorne. “We are working in conjunction with State and local officials to keep constant watch over all weather, travel, and power outage conditions in Westchester,” Latimer said Thursday. In addition to higher than expected snowfall, Lat…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
New Jersey's State Of Emergency: What Does It Mean For You?
HACKENSACK, N.J. – As the winter storm barreled through Thursday afternoon, Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for all of New Jersey. What does that mean for you? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQbSB6dkzVU&feature=youtu.be Earlier in the day, Christie declared a state of emergency in Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean and Monmouth counties, while closing state offices. "Please stay off the roads and stay sheltered and warm," he tweeted. CLICK HERE to read the governor's State of Emergency order.
Armonk, NY
Breaking News
Cuomo: State Of Emergency Order Includes Westchester
With winds whipping up and snow continuing to fall, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued a State of Emergency for downstate New York, which includes Westchester County. With the “bomb cyclone” battering the Hudson Valley, Cuomo was forced to declare the State of Emergency in New York City, Westchester and Long Island, noting that “this is not a normal storm.” Metro-North is reporting delays on all three Hudson Valley lines flights at John F. Kennedy International Airport have been temporarily suspended due to high winds. Cuomo - and local governments - have asked that area residents keep …
