After the storm
Hurricane Sandy has claimed four lives in the Lower Hudson Valley.
A tree crashed through a home in Pearl River at about 6 p.m. Monday, killing a 51-year-old man and placing his family in the hospital.
In North Salem, a tree came down Monday evening, killing two middle school-aged boys.
A motorist on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh died due to storm conditions Monday evening, as well, according to state police.
The storm—an amalgam of several foul weather patterns—brought its worst rains and winds through the region between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday.
The National Hurricane Center was no longer labeling Sandy a hurricane as of 7 p.m. Monday, as it teetered on the edge of the northeast coastline—but the squall still held amazing power.
Nearly all municipalities in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam declared states of emergency, with evacuations in effect in Port Chester, Piermont, Yonkers and other villages and cities. Hundreds of thousands throughout the three counties will be without electricity for up to a week, power companies have said.
Roads Tuesday afternoon were populated by emergency vehicles, branches and debris; the Tappan Zee Bridge closed for several hours due to whipping winds.
For the latest on everything Sandy, stay with Patch.
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Utilities
As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, United Water New York customers could resume using water in their homes, as the utility restored operations at the Lake DeForest Water Treatment Plant. The plant was off line since Monday morning when a two-inch air valve was damaged on the main.
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Road closures and power outages
- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will begin the orderly suspension of all subway, bus and commuter railroad service at 7 p.m. Sunday to protect customers, employees and equipment from the approach of Hurricane Sandy.
- Tappan Zee Bridge closed at 4 p.m. Monday
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Cancellations and rain dates
- Clarkstown Schools closed Wednesday, Oct. 31
- Clarkstown Schools are closed Tuesday, Oct. 30.
- County TOR bus service will be suspended at 3 p.m. on Monday.
- The National Honor Society blood drive scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Clarkstown North High School has been cancelled.
- Rockland Community College's College Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
- Clarkstown Schools will be closed on Monday, Oct. 29.
- Rockland County & RILC Press Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. has been canceled.
- The Rockland Job Network meeting has been canceled.
- JCC Rockland closed Monday.
- All Section 1 playoff competitions postponed.
- Rockland BOCES is closed Monday.
- Rockland Commmunity College classes and activities are canceled.
- Rockland Country Day School's Fall Festival is postponed to a later date due to the approaching storm
- ST.PAUL'S CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL closed Monday
- PLAYGARTEN in Valley Cottage closed Monday
- Capri Cosmetology Learning Center-Nanuet closed Monday
- The Jobs Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley has been postponed. Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange), who was hosting it, said the workshop will be rescheduled at a later date. To sign up to attend a future Jobs Workshop, please contact Senator Carlucci’s office at (845) 623-3627 or email Carlucci@nysenate.gov.
- Clarkstown Taxpayers canceled its General Membership Meeting on "Fighting Clarkstown’s 6.5% Tax Increase" has been canceled. It was originally scheduled for Monday, October 29 at 7p.m. at the New City Library. When it is rescheduled, the date will be announced.
- Make a Difference Rockland and the Schoolhouse Rock concert on Monday have been canceled due to Hurricane Sandy. Make a Difference Rockland will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the High School. the new date for the School House Rock! concert is TBA. If you have any questions, please contact the Family Resource Center at 845-627-4889.
- Nanuet Community Education announced that Zumba classes have been canceled on Monday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 31. These classes will be made up at the end of the schedule.
- Rockland Country Day School's Fall Festival & Haunted House is still scheduled on Sunday, but may be moved inside if it starts raining.
- Rockland Community College say all events—such as the Music To Howl By on late Sunday afternoon—are still on as of right now and it's too early to tell.
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What's Open
Palisades Center was open until 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Government Services
This statement was issued on Sunday, Oct. 28 - The U.S. Postal Service is monitoring the course of Hurricane Sandy and taking actions to prepare facilities and employees in its projected path. As the storm makes landfall and the impacts become known, this Mailer Service Update page will be updated to keep customers advised of its impacts to USPS operations and facilities.
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Patch's full coverage
- Attorney General Warns Against Price Gouging
- How You Can Prep For Hurricane Sandy [VIDEO]
- Cuomo Declares State of Emergency for New York
- UPDATE: NWS Updates Rockland And Municipal Officials On Hurricane Sandy
- NYS Thruway Preps for Hurricane Sandy
- Video: MTA Prepping for Storm
- O&R Prepares For Storm As Severe As Irene
- Storm Preparation: Do You Have A Checklist?
- O&R Declares Storm Watch As Severe Weather Approaches
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