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5 days ago
- Climate
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The day after: Crews clean up after floodwaters recede in Westchester, Rockland
Crews performed numerous water rescues, vehicles were submerged and sections of parkways were shut down after thunderstorms brought flooding Monday, July 14, that rapidly walloped areas of Westchester and Rockland counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state had been "closely monitoring" the situation in Rockland and Westchester on Monday night, noting that road conditions were especially serious and that several rescues had been conducted. Many road closures appeared to end overnight, but parts of the Bronx River and Saw Mill River parkways — major commuter thoroughfares — were closed into Tuesday morning. A New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson said that, as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, closures included: the Saw Mill River Parkway north and south, between Exits 9 and 16; Bronx River Parkway north, between the New York City line in Yonkers and Exit 11W; Bronx River Parkway south, between the New York City line in Yonkers and Oak Street; and, in Rockland County, Route 59 east at Palisades Center Mall. See the inch counts: Rockland, Westchester, Putnam rainfall totals for July 14 storm Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said Monday that Hochul offered support toward recovery efforts in the days after the flooding. He was also in communication with state Division of Homeland Security Commissioner Jackie Bray, as well as local municipalities, to 'provide assistance where needed.' Westchester County Airport remained open and flights resumed Monday night. Bee-Line Bus service in southern Westchester had been restored. The Westchester County Department of Public Works teams were plenty busy in White Plains on Tuesday, as they cleared debris from the Bronx River Parkway. Nick Fazio was working with the crew to keep drains clear and help floodwaters recede. What we know the day after: Flash flooding July 14 in Rockland, Westchester prompt water rescues "There's really not much we can do about it, even if the basins are clear," Fazio told reporters. "The river's right there. If it comes up over the wall, there's just too much. Then we wouldn't be able to stop it." The National Weather Service said runoff from the rains caused the Bronx River to rise to a moderate flood stage of around 3.7 feet early Tuesday morning, but the river was expected to drop below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. Fazio expected the waters on the BRP to recede and be cleared within the same day, "hopefully." Not far from the clean up crew sits the Dog Den, a hot dog restaurant with views of the Bronx River. Owner Dennis Rubich lamented on Instagram Tuesday that, through years of the area weathering storms and hurricanes, he'd never seen so much water— and so quickly. "The highway [Bronx River Parkway] was completely covered, 30 inches-plus, but much higher around the Den," he said. Rubich was at his restaurant Monday night while the floodwaters rose. 'I knew we'd have flooding and I know where the water tends to come in, so I was trying to move everything I could and be proactive,' he told The Journal News/lohud. 'This was the worst I've seen for sure; I thought we'd have six feet of water.' At a certain point, he left for his home in Irvington, as he kept getting flood warnings on his phone. 'I probably should have stayed because everything was flooded and getting home was crazy. You can't sleep. You worry. So I got up early this morning to come back and see what had happened overnight.' Luckily, the Dog Den sustained little damage. 'I have to count my blessings. I can't complain,' he said. 'Especially when I know how bad it was. Thankfully, the old building held her own yet again and we have minimal damage and some clean up.' He was closed Tuesday, but plans to open again for National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 16. Of interest: Video shows subways in New York City, streets in NJ inundated by flash flooding According to the National Weather Service, Rockland County received the most rain of any area in the Lower Hudson Valley. Workers were spotted sweeping away floodwaters from Route 59 near the Palisades Center in West Nyack. Nanuet had numerous road closures between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday. By 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, total rainfall measured 5.03 inches, the highest reading of any municipality in the downstate New York region. In comparison, Westchester, Putnam and New York City received as much as 3 to 4 inches of rain in some areas, with severe flooding on public transit tracks, major roadways near rivers and streams, and low-lying parking lots. Piermont Fire Department's dive team carried out water rescues Monday night, responding to six emergencies in the county. In Clarkstown, Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said in a 7:30 p.m. Monday update that the town was experiencing flooding in low areas. Old Mill Road at Strawtown Road was closed at the time because of a downed tree. A large tree went down on Branchville and hit a house but there were no injuries, his post said. There was flooding at Germonds and Bardonia roads and at Fisher Avenue and Prospect Street, which were closed at the time. Contributing: lohud's Seth Harrison and John Meore. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NY flooding: Westchester, Rockland clean up as waters recede
Yahoo
5 days ago
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The day after: Crews clean up after floodwaters recede in Westchester, Rockland
Crews performed numerous water rescues, vehicles were submerged and sections of parkways were shut down after thunderstorms brought flooding Monday, July 14, that rapidly walloped areas of Westchester and Rockland counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state had been "closely monitoring" the situation in Rockland and Westchester on Monday night, noting that road conditions were especially serious and that several rescues had been conducted. Many road closures appeared to end overnight, but parts of the Bronx River and Saw Mill River parkways — major commuter thoroughfares — were closed into Tuesday morning. A New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson said that, as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, closures included: the Saw Mill River Parkway north and south, between Exits 9 and 16; Bronx River Parkway north, between the New York City line in Yonkers and Exit 11W; Bronx River Parkway south, between the New York City line in Yonkers and Oak Street; and, in Rockland County, Route 59 east at Palisades Center Mall. See the inch counts: Rockland, Westchester, Putnam rainfall totals for July 14 storm Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said Monday that Hochul offered support toward recovery efforts in the days after the flooding. He was also in communication with state Division of Homeland Security Commissioner Jackie Bray, as well as local municipalities, to 'provide assistance where needed.' Westchester County Airport remained open and flights resumed Monday night. Bee-Line Bus service in southern Westchester had been restored. The Westchester County Department of Public Works teams were plenty busy in White Plains on Tuesday, as they cleared debris from the Bronx River Parkway. Nick Fazio was working with the crew to keep drains clear and help floodwaters recede. What we know the day after: Flash flooding July 14 in Rockland, Westchester prompt water rescues "There's really not much we can do about it, even if the basins are clear," Fazio told reporters. "The river's right there. If it comes up over the wall, there's just too much. Then we wouldn't be able to stop it." The National Weather Service said runoff from the rains caused the Bronx River to rise to a moderate flood stage of around 3.7 feet early Tuesday morning, but the river was expected to drop below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. Fazio expected the waters on the BRP to recede and be cleared within the same day, "hopefully." Not far from the clean up crew sits the Dog Den, a hot dog restaurant with views of the Bronx River. Owner Dennis Rubich lamented on Instagram Tuesday that, through years of the area weathering storms and hurricanes, he'd never seen so much water— and so quickly. "The highway [Bronx River Parkway] was completely covered, 30 inches-plus, but much higher around the Den," he said. Rubich was at his restaurant Monday night while the floodwaters rose. 'I knew we'd have flooding and I know where the water tends to come in, so I was trying to move everything I could and be proactive,' he told The Journal News/lohud. 'This was the worst I've seen for sure; I thought we'd have six feet of water.' At a certain point, he left for his home in Irvington, as he kept getting flood warnings on his phone. 'I probably should have stayed because everything was flooded and getting home was crazy. You can't sleep. You worry. So I got up early this morning to come back and see what had happened overnight.' Luckily, the Dog Den sustained little damage. 'I have to count my blessings. I can't complain,' he said. 'Especially when I know how bad it was. Thankfully, the old building held her own yet again and we have minimal damage and some clean up.' He was closed Tuesday, but plans to open again for National Hot Dog Day on Wednesday, July 16. Of interest: Video shows subways in New York City, streets in NJ inundated by flash flooding According to the National Weather Service, Rockland County received the most rain of any area in the Lower Hudson Valley. Workers were spotted sweeping away floodwaters from Route 59 near the Palisades Center in West Nyack. Nanuet had numerous road closures between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday. By 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, total rainfall measured 5.03 inches, the highest reading of any municipality in the downstate New York region. In comparison, Westchester, Putnam and New York City received as much as 3 to 4 inches of rain in some areas, with severe flooding on public transit tracks, major roadways near rivers and streams, and low-lying parking lots. Piermont Fire Department's dive team carried out water rescues Monday night, responding to six emergencies in the county. In Clarkstown, Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said in a 7:30 p.m. Monday update that the town was experiencing flooding in low areas. Old Mill Road at Strawtown Road was closed at the time because of a downed tree. A large tree went down on Branchville and hit a house but there were no injuries, his post said. There was flooding at Germonds and Bardonia roads and at Fisher Avenue and Prospect Street, which were closed at the time. Contributing: lohud's Seth Harrison and John Meore. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NY flooding: Westchester, Rockland clean up as waters recede
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Syracuse I-81 bridge work to close lanes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — More work is set in motion for the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The New York State Department of Transportation wants to alert drivers of lane closures in Syracuse to facilitate bridge work as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The NYSDOT said beginning Monday, May 19, through Thursday, May 22, and again from Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May 30, that I-81 south will be closed down to one one lane between Exits 23A-23B-22 (Hiawatha Blvd/Destiny USA Dr/Bear St) and Exit 20 (Franklin St/West St). The closures will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are weather-dependent. Two people taken to hospital after house fire in Town of Clay Seven people without a home after fire in Syracuse Van Buren home deemed unlivable after fire Syracuse wins thriller over Princeton to advance to semifinals Manlius Pebble Hill students dive into AI innovation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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Potsdam Summerfest layout won't change due to streetscape project construction
May 8—POTSDAM — After Potsdam village officials said this year's Summerfest would be laid out differently due to downtown construction work, they're now saying that won't be the case. The construction project, funded through the 2019 Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, may require the relocation of Summerfest events from downtown streets to the village's parks and other public spaces, according to village officials. On Wednesday, the village's economic development office released an updated construction schedule for the DRI streetscape enhancement and riverwalk projects. Village officials say they were recently informed of new permitting requirements from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), prompting changes to the original project timeline to allow for necessary review and approval, while aiming to limit disruptions to downtown activities. The revised plan enables essential infrastructure and beautification work to start in 2025, while maintaining access to key downtown areas for this year's community events. The project will happen in two phases, pending official approval. In the summer and fall of this year, construction will focus on Raymond Street and the Sandstone Art Walk between Sandstone Drive and Market Square Mall. Depending on final costs, some work may also take place on Maple Street. Work is expected to begin in late July or early August, and conclude by the end of the 2025 construction season. Between the spring and fall of 2026, major streetscape improvements along Market and Maple streets are planned begin in April 2026 and finish by the end of October. Questions came up during the April 28 village board meeting over how the construction could impact the festivities. During the meeting, officials said that events could be relocated to the village's three parks. The new construction timeline means the annual festival will be able to proceed in its traditional locations, including Market Street, Fall Island, and Ives Park, without the need for alternative venues.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
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Your Stories Q&A: When will the rough ramp near Destiny USA get repaired?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: The ramp off I-81 southbound that takes you to Destiny USA is in rough shape. When will it get fixed? This pothole-patched off-ramp has prompted several questions over the years to the Your Stories Team. Viewers are frustrated with the declining conditions of the Hiawatha Boulevard, Destiny USA Drive, Bear Street exit and want to know when the surface will be smoothed. About 11,000 drivers use this ramp daily, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. As in our previous stories on this rough ramp, the NYSDOT offers few details on when the surface will get fixed and what type of construction project is planned. 'NYSDOT continues to provide maintenance as needed to Exit 23A-23B-22 as we progress plans for a more substantial rehabilitation project. We anticipate having more information in the near future,' a NYSDOT spokesperson said in an email to NewsChannel 9. When we pushed for more details, we were told that the project is in the preliminary design stages and it would be premature for the NYSDOT to comment further. We'll keep checking! Submit a form. More Your Stories Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSYR.
