“Fire crews responded to a tractor-trailer fire on Interstate 88 Monday night, New York State Police said. No one was hurt. The incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. on I-88 eastbound in Princetown, police said. Troopers responded there for reports of a commercial trailer fire, police said. The investigation determined a commercial vehicle hauling … [Read more…]
“A battery energy storage site (BESS) in the grounds of the Hunterston estate is due to become operational in April. Renewable energy developers Amp Energy announced plans in 2022 for a ‘Scottish Green Battery Complex’ at Hunterston. It’s one of two sites which are each set to provide 400 megawatt hours (MWh) of battery … [Read more…]
“A Thursday evening fire damaged a home in Duanesburg Thursday evening. The owner, however, escaped safely, but one of her five cats was reported unaccounted for. The fire was called in just after 8 p.m. at 4909 Western Turnpike, a property near Duane Avenue and Duanesburg Road. The blaze eventually burned through the home’s … [Read more…]
“Greenport, New York – On November 13, 2023, the New York State Police began investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash on State Route 23 in the town of Greenport. Troopers were dispatched to State Route 23 near Ponderosa Drive by Columbia County 911 at approximately 5:45 p.m. for two fully engulfed vehicles. A Volunteer … [Read more…]
“A pair of Schenectady County, N.Y., Republican lawmakers are calling for a countywide moratorium on the construction of battery energy storage systems, citing the potential for emergencies at the facilities that they say local fire departments are unprepared to handle. Legislators Eric Hess and Josh Cuomo of District 4 are calling for a 12-month … [Read more…]
“Within moments, John Lawrence grabbed a garden hose on Sunday night and started spraying down a stove aflame in his neighbor’s Broadalbin house. “ read the entire article McNeil, Tyler. Schenectady Daily Gazette 14 August 2023.
“Following the third fire at a battery energy storage facility in as many months in New York this summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul last week announced the creation of a state inter-agency working group tasked with ensuring the safety of battery energy storage systems across New York. The governor’s announcement came the day after fire … [Read more…]
“A fire at a farm on Sheldon Road in Delanson is under investigation. The fire broke out on Tuesday evening at 635 Sheldon Rd. Several emergency agencies were on the scene, including crews from Schoharie, Middleburgh and Central Bridge, Esperance Fire, Carlisle Fire, and all mutual aid from Schenectady County.” read the entire … [Read more…]
” The fire that devastated a Delanson farm continues to impact the family who lives and works there. As they clean up, they are running into obstacles, making the recovery process more difficult. “I have no idea what to do. Don’t even know where to start,” said Bob Chandler, who co-owns Mariaville Farm with … [Read more…]
“The family who owns a farm in Delanson is heartbroken after a fire Saturday rendered their barn a total loss and left hundreds of animals dead. Some of the animals were able to either escape or were pulled from the barn. Christine and Bob Chandler are co-owners of Mariaville Farm on Duanesburg Churches Road. … [Read more…]