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Photographs of the Day

Posted on April 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DAY. By the WPCNR Roving Photographer. April 16, 2007: The Shocker of the Week this week is the “The Big Wet” — the 7-1/2 inches of rain that fell in 36 hours in White Plains that has brought back the Bronx River to levels not seen since The Battle of White Plains. As of 1 PM — The Bronx River was making White Plains look like San Antonio’s “River Walk”:

The Bronx River between The County Center and Hamilton Avenue Overpass. The Ritz-Carlton Towers are on the horizon to the left. White Plains Railroad Station is to the right. To see more click Read More below.

The Bronx River Parkway, 12 Noon, looking North to the County Center.

Photos by the WPCNR Roving Photographer

Bronx River adjacent Bronx River Parkway Northbound lane noon today.

Bronx River Parkway Northbound Lanes. Flooded for a quarter mile under Hamilton Avenue and Main Street Overpasses, 12 Noon.

Bronx River Looking North at platform of White Plains Railroad Station.

Between the Bridges. Note “Rapids” at left. River appears 40 to 50 feet wide, swollen from its usual 10 feet width

View South from Hamilton Avenue Bridge. That’s the Bronx River Parkway inundated with 4 feet of water.

View from Main Street Bridge South. A Lone County worker works on the drain at the right.

Hartsdale Avenue in Greenburgh Hard Hit: Feiner

Posted on April 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE FEINER REPORT. By Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. April 16, 2007, 2:30 P.M. E.D.T.: I spoke to many of the store owners/managers and residents of 180 & 170 East Hartsdale Ave who experienced flood damage. The stores had serious water damage. The power has been shut off. It’s possible that some of the E Hartsdale businesses will be closed for at least a week. Some of the stores do not have flood insurance so they may experience major financial hardships. The basements were flooded – causing a significant loss of property. I have been in touch with Senator Clinton’s regional director and with Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins office, advising them of the problems these merchants are experiencing. I’m hopeful that federal and/or state help can be provided.

Two retaining walls, one behind the stores and a 2^nd behind one of the apartment buildings also collapsed. Residents of 180 & 170 E Hartsdale Ave were evacuated last night and will probably be out of their apartments for at least a week, possibly longer. There was damage to electric and gas equipment.

Some of the residents of 180 & 170 E Hartsdale Ave are seniors, on fixed incomes. Staying in a hotel could be expensive. Although no one has made a request for temporary shelter so that they can find an inexpensive place to live – if you are willing to provide shelter to a flood victim (at no cost), please advise. I’ll forward that information to residents of 180 & 170 East Hartsdale Ave, as they reach out to me for help. Please e mail me at [email protected] if you want to help.

The town is currently reviewing all that happened yesterday. If you have any comments or suggestions please advise. There is always room for improvement.

County Reports Road and Area Conditions as of Noon

Posted on April 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR BUMPER TO BUMPER. From Westchester County Department of Communications (EDITED) April 16, 2007 2:20 P.M. EDT: Here is the latest road and traffic conditions as of Noon.

SAW MILL RIVER PARKWAY:

FROM THE MANVILLE RD TO THE CROSS COUNTY PARKWAY IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

BRONX RIVER PARKWAY:

MAIN ST TO THE NEW YORK CITY LINE IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY:

FROM THE CROSS COUNTY PARKWAY TO THE NYC LINE IS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.

MOBIL GAS STATION ON THE HUTCHINSON IS FLOODED. ALL PUMPS HAVE BEEN SHUT OFF.

CROSS COUNTY PARKWAY:

ALL RAMPS ARE CLOSED AT THE BRONX RIVER PARKWAY AND AT THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY.

MAINTENANCE YARDS REPORT THAT THEY HAVE MANY CREWS OUT.

THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT IS REPORTING THEY ARE OPEN BUT FLIGHTS ARE DELAYED.

PLAYLAND PARKWAY

PLAYLAND PARKWAY CLOSED AT BOSTON POST RD BOTH DIRECTIONS.

County Executive Andy Spano urges residents who have suffered damages due to the storm to document their losses with photos and receipts.

The county will need this information as it attempts to qualify for any disaster aid from the federal government. People should gather their information and await further word on what to do with the information.

The county is also advising people not to deliberately walk into the flood waters, as was done Sunday by Iona College students. These waters are potentially filled with dangerous chemicals, including oil and sludge.

Bee-Line buses and Paratransit runs are experiencing considerable system-wide delays due to wide spread road closures. The county airport remains open, but with many delays. People are advised to check with their carriers.

Other Miscellaneous Advisories:

Spano yesterday declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding, particularly in the Sound Shore area. And at his request, Gov. Spitzer has send additional resources to the region.

Since the start of the storm, the county Department of Pubic Safety responded to 21 property damage motor vehicles, five accidents with injuries, 79 disabled vehicles, 15 abandoned vehicles that they were able to assist and many other abandoned vehicles underwater.

The county continues to monitor the situation and assist local municipalities.

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

MAMARONECK POLICE DEPARTMENT IS DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY AND REQUESTING ALL EXITS TO BE CLOSED ON I 95.

TUCKAHOE POLICE REPORTING YONKERS AVE CLOSED BETWEEN MAIN ST AND ELM ST. ALSO TUCKAHOE RD AT PARKVIEW CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING.

PEEKSKILL POLICE REPORTING RT. 9 NORTH BOUND BETWEEN MAIN ST TO ANNSVILLE CIRCLE, AND FROM ANNSVILLE CIRCLE TO HIGHLAND AVE ON THE BEAR MOUNTAIN PARKWAY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ARE CLOSED.

BEDFORD POLICE REPORTING GREEENWICH RD AT MILLBROOK RD AND AT BEDFORD VILLAGE MEMORIAL PARK, SUCCABONE AT BISBEE, AND TWIN LAKES AT THE LEWISBORO TOWN LINE IS CLOSED.

NEW ROCHELLE POLICE REPORTING PELHAMDALE RD AT THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PKWY CLOSED.

ELMSFORD POLICE REPORTING ROUTE 119 CLOSED EAST BOUND AND WEST BOUND AT THE SAW MILL RIVER PARKWAY.

GREENBURGH POLICE REPORTING SAW MILL RIVER RD CLOSED FROM OLD COUNTRY RD TO PAYNE ST, SOUTH CENTRAL AVE CLOSED SOUTH OF ROUTE 119, AND EAST HARTSDALE AVE CLOSED.

2045HRS THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DECLARED A LIMITED STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE SOUND SHORE END OF THE COUNTY.

White Plains Schools Closed Today at County Executive’s Request

Posted on April 16, 2007 by John Bailey

WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. April 16, 2007: County Executive Andrew Spano in assessing the state of Westchester County road conditions, in an interview with News 12 Sunday evening, requested Westchester schools to close today due to the state of flooding on major county roads, and the White Plains City School District has closed as requested.

As of early morning major parkways in the county were closed for much of their length due to flooding conditions.