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Storm Damage is Evaluated in Central New York
Storm Damage is Evaluated in Central New York
Storm Damage is Evaluated in Central New York
Emergency Services officials in Chenango County say, of the over 30 fire companies in the county, almost every one was called into service overnight June 17 to respond to damage caused by strong thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado with winds of up to 100 miles per hour touched down in Verona in Oneida County at around 10 p...
Thousands of NYSEG Customers Lose Power
Several thousand New York State Electric and Gas customers are slowly getting power back on after strong storms overnight downed trees and power lines in the NYSEG service area. Over 1,200 customers were without electricity early this morning in Chenango County had power interrupted while over 700 locations in Northern Broome County were waiting to have power restored early this morning... Read Mo
The New York Department of Transportation Plans Waverly Bridge Replacement
The New York Department of Transportation Plans Waverly Bridge Replacement
The New York Department of Transportation Plans Waverly Bridge Replacement
The New York State Department of Transportation is planning to replace the Route 17-C bridge over Cayuta Creek in Waverly. The D.O.T. is looking to replace the 85 year old span that is currently posted for 17 tons.  The beams and deck were replaced 38 years ago and the deck is currently showing signs of deterioration with cracking and leaking...
NY Assembly Votes to Expand Fracking Ban
Legislation to continue a moratorium on drilling for natural gas in New York State for three years is being handed over to the State Senate. The Assembly has approved an extension on the ban on hydraulic fracture drilling until 2017 to allow for more study of the impact of facking to residents’ health and the environment...

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