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White Plains
News
Federal Assistance For Flood Recovery Approved For Westchester, Long Island: Hochul Federal Assistance For Flood Recovery Approved For Westchester, Long Island: Hochul
Federal Assistance For Flood Recovery Approved For Westchester, Long Island: Hochul The federal government has approved funding for local governments in Westchester and Long Island to help communities devastated by heavy rain and flooding, officials announced. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 31, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that her request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Westchester, Nassau, and Kings counties was approved by President Joe Biden, allowing communities in these areas to receive federal assistance in recovering from severe flooding in September 2023.  The declaration will allow the federal government to fund recovery and reconstruction…

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by Ben Crnic
Nassau
Weather
Nassau County Makes Top 5 Most Vulnerable For Extreme Winter Weather: Report Nassau County Makes Top 5 Most Vulnerable For Extreme Winter Weather: Report
Nassau County Makes Top 5 Most Vulnerable For Extreme Winter Weather: Report A study ranking counties according to how at-risk they are to extreme winter weather this year has placed this New York locale in the top five. Nassau County is the fifth-most vulnerable out of over 400 counties across the US when it comes to blizzards, ice storms, and the financial tolls associated with those events, according to a report by HVAC Gnome released on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Aimed at determining which places may benefit most from a reliable heating system or furnace, the study first used a list from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to separate the 447 counties whose …

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by Sophie Grieser
White Plains
News
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this week. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities.  Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be…

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by Joe Lombardi
Saratoga
News
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Scheduled: Here's What To Know Ahead Of Time It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be the th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Putnam
News
Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage
Major Disaster Declared In Putnam After Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage A Hudson Valley county is now eligible to receive federal disaster relief funds to help it recover from flooding damage caused by severe storms. Municipal governments in Putnam County will now be able to receive relief funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after President Joe Biden approved a request from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a Major Disaster Declaration, Putnam officials announced on Monday, July 24.  Hochul's request came after Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne and various town supervisors and village mayors requested assistance in respo…

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by Ben Crnic
Putnam
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Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding
Storm Aftermath: Putnam County Declares State Of Emergency After Severe Flooding In the aftermath of a storm system that caused severe flooding to inundate the Hudson Valley, Putnam County officials have declared a state of emergency as part of the effort to recover from the ordeal.  Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne officially declared the State of Emergency on Monday, July 10 in response to significant flooding from a storm system that arrived on Sunday, July 9.  According to Byrne, the flooding left many county roads, bridges, and culverts severely damaged, prompting the county to begin working with state and federal government officials to advocate for f…

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by Ben Crnic
Hudson
News
$10M Park — Largest Of Its Kind In NJ — Opens In Hoboken $10M Park — Largest Of Its Kind In NJ — Opens In Hoboken
$10M Park — Largest Of Its Kind In NJ — Opens In Hoboken A new park in Hoboken is providing residents with five acres of open space and protection against flooding. ResilienCity Park officially opened in Hoboken on Monday, June 12 at 12th and Adams Streets. The park is the largest resiliency park in New Jersey with more 2 million gallons of stormwater detention through above and below ground infrastructure, to prevent flooding.  The park sits on a former industrial site and features an athletic field, a basketball court that doubles as a stormwater detention basin, a playground and a water spray area. A café and community rope will be o…

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by Sam Barron
Monmouth
News
HOLY SMOKES: Jersey Shore Fire Department Lands $223K Federal Grant HOLY SMOKES: Jersey Shore Fire Department Lands $223K Federal Grant
Holy Smokes: Jersey Shore Fire Department Lands $223K Federal Grant A fire department in Monmouth County has received a federal grant to upgrade its equipment. The Belmar Fire Department will receive $223,571 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to replace critical firefighter equipment that in some cases has become dangerously outdated, according to US Rep. Chris Smith, a New Jersey Republican. “The volunteer firefighters of the Belmar Fire Department put their lives on the line every day to protect people and property in the borough and in neighboring towns when fires and other emergencies arise,” said Smith, a member of the …

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield
News
CT Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Damage CT Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Damage
CT Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Damage Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has submitted a request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the damage caused by Tropical Depression Ida in September. Lamont announced on Friday, Oct. 22, that the request came after weeks of data collection required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “If approved, this federal declaration will allow many municipalities and homeowners to become eligible for much-needed assistance to recover from the damages caused by this storm," Lamont said in a statement.  Lamont requested the FEMA Individual Assistance Program for …

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant
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Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida
Three New Counties In Hudson Valley Receive Major Disaster Declaration For Ida Additional relief is coming for some Hudson Valley victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties have become the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Ro…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
News
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Additional relief is coming for area victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Sullivan County has been the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Additional counties already approved for Publ…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
News
Suffolk Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Suffolk Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
Suffolk Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Additional relief is coming for the Suffolk County victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Suffolk County has been the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Suffolk also qualifies for the In…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
News
Nassau County Gets Approval For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Nassau County Gets Approval For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
Nassau County Gets Approval For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Relief is coming for the Nassau County victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Nassau County has been approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. “Nassau County families and communities were hit particularly hard b…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
News
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22. The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.  Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…

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by Daily Voice
Warren Hunterdon
News
White House Declares These 5 NJ Counties Disaster Areas During January Nor'easter White House Declares These 5 NJ Counties Disaster Areas During January Nor'easter
White House Declares These 5 NJ Counties Disaster Areas During January Nor'easter President Joe Biden offered federal funding to five New Jersey counties declared disaster areas after being heavily affected by a winter storm last January, White House officials announced. Cape May, Morris, Ocean, Sussex, and Warren were made eligible on Wednesday to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures. The Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 storm buried northern areas under several feet of snow while communities along the Jersey Shore were severely damaged by the tides. Additional designations may be made …

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by Cecilia Levine
Briarcliff
Lifestyle
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul, a type of e-cigarette, holds appeal for teens thanks to fruity flavors and hip marketing. But Juul is far from harmless. One .7 mL Juul pod, which contains about 200 “puffs” of vapor, has the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. Juul’s popularity is also linked to the fact that users can “ghost” its vapor — it doesn’t create a telltale cloud like other e-cigarettes. Ghosting allows vaping in the classroom because teachers can’t see it. And since e-cigs are disguised to look like pens, USB drives or asthma inhalers, they’re easy to hide in plain sight at home, school – you…

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Clarkstown
Lifestyle
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens
Juul Is Not Cool: Experts Battle The Cool Factor Of E-Cigarette Popular With Teens Juul, a type of e-cigarette, holds appeal for teens thanks to fruity flavors and hip marketing. But Juul is far from harmless. One .7 mL Juul pod, which contains about 200 “puffs” of vapor, has the same amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. Juul’s popularity is also linked to the fact that users can “ghost” its vapor — it doesn’t create a telltale cloud like other e-cigarettes. Ghosting allows vaping in the classroom because teachers can’t see it. And since e-cigs are disguised to look like pens, USB drives or asthma inhalers, they’re easy to hide in plain sight at home, school – you…

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