[NYer]

A crushed DOT vehicle sits on the side of the Avenue of the Pines in Saratoga Spa State Park after a tree fell on it, killing the driver. (John D'Annibale / Times Union)

[NYer]

Additional information here.

High winds wreak havoc on Capital Region

[TomGuy]

Two people crushed by toppled trees as high winds rake Northeast

Where was FEMA?????

Why didn't they provide protecting????

We need a Congressional Investigation --- in both the Senate AND the House!!!!!

[end sarcasm]

[JRios1968]

And, it's all Bush's fault.

[RedBeaconNY]

This is my town. We had trees fall across the road in several places, winds of over 50 mph, the whole shebang. Every school but two in the county was open- kids out in the wind, etc.

[carlr]

I love riding down the Avenue of the Pines when I play golf at Spa park.It is beautiful despite the tragedy of today.