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Alexandra Rivera

New York, Washington, D.C., United States

Reporter at The Journal News

Trending/Breaking News Reporter @lohud AU ‘23 |🇩🇴🇵🇷| NAHJ| she/her|

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  • 1 week ago | lohud.com | Michael McKinney |Alexandra Rivera

    Summer weather in the Lower Hudson Valley can include flooding, strong winds, wildfires, and hurricanes. Residents should prepare for floods by staying alert for heavy rain, identifying high ground, and avoiding driving through flooded areas. Preventing wildfires includes creating defensible space around homes, storing flammable materials safely, and having a water source readily available. Power outages can be reported to Con Edison, NYSEG, and O&R through their websites or phone numbers.

  • 2 weeks ago | lohud.com | Michael McKinney |Alexandra Rivera |Hartriono B. Sastrowardoyo

    Practice sun safety by wearing sunscreen, covering up, and seeking shade. Stay hydrated, eat light meals, and find cool spaces to avoid heat illness. Prevent drowning by ensuring everyone knows how to swim, using life jackets, and practicing pool safety. Summer is here, and with it comes more opportunity for action-packed adventure, or rest and relaxation— be it by the pool, on the beach or out on the Hudson River.

  • 3 weeks ago | lohud.com | Alexandra Rivera

    Metro-North commuters on the New Haven line are experiencing 10-to-15 minute delays this morning, Friday, June 6, after a downed power line in Connecticut caused major delays overnight. Amtrak said power lines near Southport, Connecticut, went down at around 6 p.m. Thursday. Thousands of people were stranded on trains along the Northeast Corridor, according to the New York Times.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alexandra Rivera

    Metro-North commuters on the New Haven line are experiencing 10-to-15 minute delays this morning, Friday, June 6, after a downed power line in Connecticut caused major delays overnight. Amtrak said power lines near Southport, Connecticut, went down at around 6 p.m. Thursday. Thousands of people were stranded on trains along the Northeast Corridor, according to the New York Times.

  • 3 weeks ago | lohud.com | Alexandra Rivera

    Canadian wildfire smoke is impacting air quality in the Northeast, especially in New York. Temperatures near 90 degrees combined with poor air quality pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups. An air quality advisory is in effect for several New York counties. The NWS recommends staying hydrated, seeking cool places, and limiting strenuous activity during extreme heat.

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23 Feb 24

RT @WeMakeWAMU: WAMU management and @AmericanU, which owns our license, has let us and you — our listeners, readers, and members — down. Th…

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20 Feb 24

RT @lohud: Are you a Leap Year baby? Lohud reporter Alexandra Rivera @arivera_ny229 wants to hear from you for a story! Reach out to her at…

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8 Dec 23

RT @MetroNorth: Harlem Line service is delayed 10-15 minutes after a person was struck by a train near Chappaqua. https://t.co/XtdWSmEGSd