Hudson Valley

On the Edge

The cut for the old Storm King Highway, by West Point. "The Clove" is in the foreground.

Taken on Tuesday April 22, 2008 at Storm King Mountain.

Moonlit Evening

Yesterday evening, driving home under the moonlit streets along NY 32 in Onesquethaw.

Area dodges disaster, but for how long?

Area dodges disaster, but for how long?

"Get again, the Hudson Valley dodged what could have been a catastrophic accident on a rail line near the Hudson River."

"This time, a CSX train derailed near the Newburgh waterfront, in precariously close vicinity to an oil terminal and cargo holdings along the shore."

"The accident, which left several CSX train crew members needing treatment for minor injuries, demonstrates the grave danger that is occurring daily with shipments of hazardous materials through populated areas and by combustible sites β€” and by one of the area’s most precious environmental resources, the Hudson River."

"The 77-car train was carrying sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, cardboard, corn oil and glass products."