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Warming centers
Wantagh, NY
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Snaps Officer’s Finger During Transport To Wantagh Warming Center: Nassau Police
A 29-year-old homeless man allegedly assaulted two police officers while being transported to a warming center in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. Officers responded to a welfare check at 630 Old Country Road in East Garden City at 10:44 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, and encountered the man in a parking garage, police said. He declined medical attention but requested transportation to a warming center, according to the release. While en route to the center, the man—identified as Kysaan Goff—became combative. He allegedly grabbed an officer’s shoulder and bent their right in…
Clifton, NJ
Police & Fire
Clifton Man Found Dead In Wooded Area Behind Shopping Center
Clifton police are investigating the death of a man found dead in a wooded area behind the Botany Plaza shopping center in Clifton earlier this month. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:21 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, and discovered the body of Cesilio Coyotzi, a 49-year-old Clifton resident, down an embankment, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. The site contained a makeshift shelter and personal belongings. Emergency personnel, including police, fire, and EMS, determined that Coyotzi was already deceased upon their arrival. While the cause of death is still under investigat…
Towson, MD
News
First Cold-Related Deaths Of The Holiday Season Reported In Maryland
The first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season have been reported in Maryland, according to state health officials. The Maryland Department of Health said the deaths involved adult males—two in their 60s and one in their 30s, with two being reported in Baltimore City, while the third was reported in Baltimore County. The first fatality was reported Nov. 23, with the other two occurring Dec. 2. Officials are urging Maryland residents to take precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures continue to drop. Health …
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Transformers, Trees In Greenburgh
Heavy wind gusts from a powerful cold front traveling through the Northeast are causing thousands of people to lose power throughout Westchester County. The cold front, arriving in the area on Friday, Feb. 3, is bringing gusts as strong as 35 miles per hour to the region, along with Arctic air. The combination of the chilled air and wind will make it feel below-freezing at times, according to the National Weather Service. Related Story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives The gusts have already knocked down trees and…
Towson, MD
News
Department Of Health Reports Maryland's First Cold Weather-Related Death Of Winter
Winter is here. The Maryland Department of Health is reporting the first cold-related illness death statewide for the 2022-2023 winter weather season after a woman between the age of 60 and 70 died in Baltimore City. Officials announced the death on Friday, Dec. 2. No other details surrounding the death of the woman were immediately released by the Department of Health. The Department of Health is cautioning area residents to be aware of themselves and their neighbors as temperatures continue to drop as the calendar turns to the heart of winter. “To prevent the onset of cold-related ill…
Shelton, CT
News
State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated As Frigid Temps Near
With temperatures expected to plummet, shelters and warming centers are being opened up in Connecticut. Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Thursday, Feb. 13 that with temperatures anticipated to potentially reach single digits, the state has activated its Severe Cold Weather Protocol. The protocol directs staff from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to “ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe conditions.”…
Mahopac, NY
News
Updated Warming Center Info For Putnam
Putnam County residents without power can grab a bit of warmth and a place to talk with others at warming centers throughout the region.Carmel locations include: Temple Beth Shalom 760 Route 6, Mahopac. Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus 10 Fair St., Carmel. Times: 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Mahopac Fire Department 741 Route 6, Mahopac. Times: 5 to 8 p.m.Patterson locations include: Patterson Recreation Center 65 Front St., Patterson, Times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Kent locations: Kent Library 17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes. Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Putnam Valley locations include: Putnam Valley…
White Plains, NY
News
Westchester Announces 'Warming Shelters' After Prolonged Winter Disaster
After three days of slower than expected storm recovery from utility companies, Westchester County officials are taking steps to provide extra support to the thousands of county residents who are still left without power. The county announced on Monday afternoon that the Westchester County Center will be open Monday night as well as on Tuesday, March 6 to provide coffee, warmth and a place to relax for Westchester County residents. County Executive George Latimer said: “Days after Winter Storm Riley thousands of Westchester are still sleeping in cold homes with no lights and downed power lin…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
News
Snow Emergencies Issued In Rockland
A snow emergency regarding parking is in effect in numerous communities including Orangetown, Clarkstown, Ramapo and Haverstraw/Stony Point. Due to the amount of snow accumulation, the police departments are asking that residents remove all vehicles from the roadways for the duration of the emergency which includes all roads that prohibit parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday. In Orangetown, the includes all roadways. The snow emergency allows town highway crews to plow the roadways and to keep emergency routes open for public safety vehicles. Vehicles that are left on the roadway may be …
Bridgeport, CT
News
Malloy Encourages Drivers To Stay Off Roads And Stay Safe In Snowstorm
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is advising residents to stay off the roads and to be cautious, as parts of the state have been placed under a Blizzard Warning. A Blizzard Warning has been issued for New Haven, New London and Middlesex Counties until 1 a.m. Friday. Malloy activated the state's Emergency Operations Center Thursday morning. The state Department of Transportation has 634 state plow trucks and over 250 private contractor plow trucks ready to clear roads. The Connecticut State Police has extra units on the roads, and the state National Guard has more than 1,500 …
Stamford, CT
News
Move Your Car: Stamford Prepares For Snowstorm
STAMFORD, Conn. – Mayor David Martin is reminding residents that impending snow, extreme cold, and windy conditions are in the forecast for Stamford for Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Stamford area, with snow, wind and coastal flooding in the forecast for Thursday with possible accumulations of 3 to 7 inches possible. The snow is expected to begin late Wednesday night. Bitter to dangerous cold, with wind chills -15 to -25 are predicted with wind gusts from 15 to 40 mph to begin late Thursday and continue into late Friday. Bitter cold is expected to follow the storm…
