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Central Hudson works to restore power to nor'easter-impacted customers
Sept. 26, 5:25 p.m.
By Roberto Torres
Central Hudson crews are working to restore power to more than 19,000 customers who were impacted by powerful winds and heavy rain from this weekend's nor’easter.
Woodstock, Shawangunk, Plattekill and Hurley in Ulster County are some of the significantly impacted communities.
Central Hudson says restoration efforts will continue into Sunday because of the extent of the storm's damages.
The utility warns that persistent wind gusts and potentially hazardous conditions could cause additional outages into Saturday evening.
Central Hudson says all 1,200 employees are working either in the field or in support roles to restore power to customers.
Central Hudson adds that it is monitoring weather forecasts, preparing crews and staff and communicating with officials.
The utility advises residents to use extreme caution around downed power lines, stay at least 30 feet away and assume any downed power line is live. Con Edison also reminds customers that lines may be entangled in or hidden by fallen limbs.
Central Hudson also reminds customers to keep safety in mind. Never use kitchen stoves or outdoor gas or charcoal grills indoors as they pose a fire risks and can produce carbon monoxide.
Customers should avoid opening the refrigerator unnecessarily during an outage so food stays cold longer.
The utility advises impacted customers to use flashlights or battery-powered lights instead of candles because they pose a fire risk.
The utility also advises residents on the road to watch for fallen trees and limbs and avoid unnecessary travel. Hazardous conditions on the road could result in a crash. A collision with a utility pole could also create power disruptions.
Central Hudson says customers can enroll in its text alert program to report outages and receive restoration updates by text message.
Customers are advised to visit centralHudson.com/alerts or text REG to 236483 to enroll.
Customers can also visit centralhudson.com/storms to report outages and receive restoration updates.
Customers can also download the free Central Hudson app for Android or Apple devices at www.cenhud.com/mobileapp.
Customers can also receive updates through the Central Hudson Facebook page and X account.
Customers can also contact the Central Hudson’s PowerLine at 845-452-2700 or 1-800-527-2714. Customers can use the automated system to report an outage or check restoration status.
Customers who rely on electricity to operate life-sustaining equipment are encouraged to call customer service at 845-452-2700.
For more information about storm and emergency preparedness or how to contact Central Hudson, visit www.centralhudson.com.
Customers can also visit centralhudson.com/safety for electric and natural gas safety information.
Power restoration efforts underway in Yonkers
Sept. 26, 4:14 p.m.
By Roberto Torres
Con Ed told News 12 that 196 customers in Yonkers are still experiencing outages. The utility adds that it hopes to restore power to all customers by 6 p.m.
It was not immediately clear what led to the outages as of Saturday afternoon.
Power outages reported in Yonkers
Sept. 26, 4:02 p.m.
By Roberto Torres
More than 900 customers in Yonkers are experiencing outages, according to an outage map on the Con Ed website.
Nor’easter causes flooding throughout Rye
Sept. 26, 3:40 p.m.
By Lauren Del Valle
High tides combined with the nor’easter caused flooding in several parts of the city of Rye, with heavy officials still preparing for Saturday evening.
Saturday NOR'EASTER update: Stronger winds, more coastal flooding to come?
Sept. 26, 1:40 p.m.
New Paltz FD responds to downed tree and downed wires
Sept. 26 , 1:10 p.m.
New Paltz Fire Department says crews responded to the scene of a downed tree and downed wires at Schreiber Lane and South Ohioville Road. It added that Central Hudson was advised but there is no estimated time of arrival.
Rye floodwaters become several inches deep
Sept. 26, 12:15 p.m.
Floodwaters began to overtake Kirby Lane in Rye early this morning.
Flooding from the nearby pond made its way into the street and grew several inches deep.
News 12’s Lauren Del Valle returns to the area to show you the latest.
Orange and Rockland Utilities mobilize emergency workforce for power outages
Sept. 26, 12 p.m.
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has mobilized their emergency response workforce to respond to local power outages.
The team of overhead line technicians, vegetation removal specialists and other experts will assess the damage and help with restoration efforts.
Power has been restored for more than 7,000 customers since this morning, according to O&R officials.
Additional outages are expected as the nor’easter continues and brings winds reaching up to 40 mph.
To track the latest outages, click here.
Westchester County Executive talks storm response efforts
Sept. 26, 11:10 a.m.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined News 12 to discuss response efforts and local risks amid the nor’easter.
It is important for people on the coast and near low lying, flood prone areas to be cautious, he explained.
Bands of heavy rain will hit the region consistently, totaling in three and six inches.
“It is a real challenge for every to make sure they’re not being lulled into a false sense of security,” he said.
Intense winds are expected to continue throughout the region until at least 2 a.m. and will may persist afterwards.
Kirby Pond floods portion of roadway in Rye
Sept. 26, 10:13 a.m.
Flooding from Kirby Pond has overtaken a portion of Kirby Lane in Rye.
Clarkstown outages and road closures
Sept. 26, 10:03 a.m.
Clarkstown reports 1,498 customers without power as of 8:30 a.m. due to 11 weather-related incidents. O&R has extra crews working with restorations expected later today. Several roads remain closed due to downed trees and wires, including Ridge Road between Route 304 and Rolling Ridge Way, Leona Avenue at Route 304, New Valley Road near No. 82 and Woodthrush Drive/Robin Place in West Nyack.
Piermont prepares for potential flooding from weekend nor’easter
Sept. 25, 10:23 p.m.
Hochul: State is taking ‘All hands-on deck’ approach to nor’easter
Sept. 26, 9:50 a.m.
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on nor’easter response efforts during a press conference in Albany.
Although the state is well prepared, Hochul urges public to remain alert and cautious.
Winds could reach up to 60 mph at the height of the storm, she said. Flash flooding and floods along low-lying areas are a serious concern.
Hochul says state agencies are taking a “all hands-on deck approach” to the storm.
Field teams are partnered with Long Island, New York City and lower Hudson Valley. Water rescue teams are also deployed in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
LIPA and PSEG have 900 workers available on Long Island and an additional 500 ready to deploy as needed.
Transportation agencies are keeping a close eye on the storm in New York City, according to Hochul. MTA trains are running as expected so far, but storm doors were set up in Coney Island and Howard Beach to keep floodwater from entering.
Air travel impact is currently minimal, but Hochul says delays are expected as the storm continues to pick up. She encourages those flying to keep a close eye on airport scheduling.
“Bottom line- stay out of the water,” she said. “Anyone who goes in or near the water is literally gambling with their life.”
Yonkers DPW makes final preparations ahead of incoming storm
Sept. 25, 9 p.m.
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Sept. 25, 5:45 p.m.
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and Westchester
Sept. 25, 2:49 p.m.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and Westchester ahead of this weekend's nor'easter storm.
"Take this storm seriously. Stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and text 333-111 for real-time updates," Hochul says.
She says to expect dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and potential power outages through the weekend.
Nor’easter forces Hudson Valley communities to cancel popular weekend events
Sept. 25, 11:51 a.m.
Municipalities and organizations across the Hudson Valley are canceling events ahead of a powerful nor’easter expected to impact the region through the weekend.
Here are some of the events that have been cancelled or postponed:
- Sleepy Hollow: The Village of Sleepy Hollow and the Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber have canceled the Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest scheduled for Sept. 26 and the Sleepy Hollow Street Fair scheduled for Sept. 27 due to forecasted severe weather. People will be notified if the events are rescheduled.
- Yonkers: The McLean Avenue Fall Festival has been postponed due to the weekend weather forecast. A new date will be announced. Per Yonkers OEM, City of Yonkers, Yonkers Police Department and Yonkers Fire Department.
- Irvington: Rocktoberfest on Saturday has been canceled. Organizers said wind and safety concerns for inflatables, tents, musicians and sound technicians forced the decision. A makeup date may be explored.
- Croton-on-Hudson: Oktoberfest has been moved to Saturday, Oct. 3, due to forecasted foul weather. The Rotary Club of Croton-on-Hudson has cancelled the car show scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Croton-Harmon Train Station. It will not be rescheduled.
- Maria Regina High School: The Color Run has been postponed until further notice due to inclement weather and strong winds expected Saturday morning from the nor'easter. Registrations will carry over.
- Ardsley: The Latino Heritage Month event has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3, due to weather and forecasted high winds.
- Hastings-on-Hudson: The Fall Village-Wide Tag Sale has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Chappaqua: The Chappaqua Children's Brook Festival that was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26 has been canceled out of concern for the safety of attendees.
- Lakeland Central School District: All games, activities, and building operations will be canceled/closed beginning at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 and all day Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
- Other cancellations: Events also canceled in Somers, Eastchester, New Rochelle, Hilltop Hanover Farm and Mamaroneck.
MTA prepares to maintain safe, reliable service ahead of nor’easter
Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.
New York City travel systems will focus on maintaining safety and reliability throughout the nor’easter this weekend.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber says all agencies will have teams evaluate weather issues in real time.
Wind is the biggest concern for the storm, especially after downed powerlines disrupted LIRR service on Wednesday.
PSEG and LIPA leadership will be diligent and address any issues as they arise.
Lieber says MTA crews have been deployed at strategic locations so they can respond quickly and efficiently.
Empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks will also be banned from MTA bridges and tunnels starting at midnight.
Lieber also said the city’s bus command center is fully staffed throughout the weekend. Reroute plans will allow the system to continue running despite possible flooding.
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Sept. 24, 4:37 p.m.
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