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Police & Fire
Stamford Man Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash On I-287
An early morning crash on I-287 led to the arrest of an allegedly impaired Fairfield County driver who was reportedly behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester. New York State Police troopers in Elmsford responded to a stretch of the interstate shortly before 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, where there was a report of a crash involving a stalled car. Police said that the investigation determined that a Chrysler Town and Country minivan became disabled in the right lane of I-287 and was struck by a Nissan Altima driven by Stamford resident R…
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Ramp To I-95 Will Be Closed To All Traffic For Duration Of $135 Million Project
An exit ramp on I-95 will be closed for upwards of two years as construction continues on a stretch of I-95 as part of the $135 million “Last Mile” infrastructure project in Westchester. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that beginning Monday, April 15, the ramp from Midland Avenue to I-95 northbound in Rye will be closed to all traffic during the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be completed in 2021. The closure comes as part of the “Last Mile” project, which is focusing on the one-mile stretch from Exit 22 (Port Chester/Rye/Midland Avenue) to the Connecticut sta…
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region
Don't adjust your calendars. It really is April. But spring won't be "a thing" to end the workweek. That's because a storm system will bring rain to the entire region, with freezing rain farther north with some spots possibly even seeing some -- are you sitting? -- snow. The storm system arrives early Friday morning, April 5 with rain farther south. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway will see a mix of rain and freezing rain through 10 a.m. North of I-84, there is a chance of snow through late in the morning. Little or no accumulation is expected. There will be more rain at times…
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time
If you are awake at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10 to "spring ahead" one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time, you may see some snow. After dry weather Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, snow, freezing rain and sleet will arrive overnight Saturday night into Sunday. Clouds will roll in on Friday after a sunny start in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will be around 35 degrees with a wind-chill factor between 10 and 20. Saturday will be sunny with a high around 40 and wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Then comes the storm system. A wintry mix and snow are likely be…
Weather
Several Chances Of Snow Before Weekend Storm Arrives
The blast of Arctic Air this week has been marked by mainly dry conditions, but there will be several chances for some snow before the arrival of a more significant weekend storm. The weekend storm will bring a mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet and rain and include windy conditions that could cause power outages. The first chance for snow will be on Wednesday afternoon, March 6 with snow showers possible in the afternoon. After plenty of morning sun, there will be a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, with the high temperature only in the mid-20s and a wind-chill factor between zer…
Weather
Winter Storm Watch: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Significant Storm Arriving Sunday
Moderate snowfall from the winter storm that moved arrived in the area overnight will taper off by mid to late morning on Saturday, March 2 after a widespread 3 to 5 inches of accumulation. As soon as the cleanup ends though, preparations will begin for the next -- and more significant -- snowstorm on Sunday, March 3, and projected snowfall totals have just been released. It is now expected to bring 5 to 8 inches of accumulation north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and 4 to 8 inches south of those roadways. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunda…
News
Snow Causes Slippery Driving Conditions With Numerous Crashes
This story has been updated. A quick-moving system bringing snow caused slippery driving conditions with reduced visibility during the morning commute. The snowfall has become lighter after 7 a.m. Friday, March 1, but precipitation, including snow showers and flurries, continued through around 8:30 a.m. for much of the area before tapering off. Numerous crashes were reported. Among them: In Westchester, a crash reported at 7:15 a.m. initially blocked two lanes on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant near Route 100/Route 133. A crash that occurred just before 7…
Police & Fire
I-287 Stop In Westchester Leads To DWI Charge For Fairfield Man
A Town of Fairfield man is facing multiple charges after police conducted a traffic stop on I-287 in Westchester. The incident occurred on Sunday, Feb. 3 at around 1:20 a.m. State Police stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Greenburgh for numerous vehicle and traffic violations. During the stop, the driver, 58-year-old James A. Cheney of Fairfield appeared to be intoxicated and gave police probable cause to search the vehicle. Police discovered approximately 34 grams of marijuana during the search. Cheney was arrested, transported and processed at SP Tarrytown where his BAC was found …
Weather
Deep Freeze Will Follow Storm Bringing Rain, Icy, Slippery Wintry Mix, Snow Farther North
The complex storm system that is bringing more freezing rain and rain than snow to the area will bring a big change in the weather pattern. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway are seeing an icy and slippery wintry mix on Sunday morning, Jan. 20. Significant snowfall totals of up to a foot are expected north of I-84. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the third image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Precipitation will continue into…
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New Storm Update: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing
The major, complex three-pronged storm that will bring a mix of snow and freezing rain followed by icy/slippery conditions is looking every bit as strong as expected as it gets set to arrive in the area on Saturday, Jan. 19. A total accumulation of between 3 to 7 inches of snowfall is expected for most of the region, with up to 12 inches farthest north. (See second image above.) Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are expected. (See third image above.) The highest snowfall totals will be across Orange and Putnam counties, according to the National Weather Service.…
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Winter Storm Warning: Here's When 'Multi-Hazard' Major System Will Arrive, Wrap Up
Click here for an updated story: Get Set For Snow, Freezing Rain, Followed By Flash Freeze, Icing A major storm the National Weather Service describes as "multi-hazard" is closing in on this region and the entire Northeast. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from noon Saturday, Jan. 19 until 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway. (Shown in pink in the first image above. A Winter Weather Advisory covers Southern Westchester and coastal Fairfield County. Mixed precipitation is expected (see second image above) with total accumulations of 4 to 8 inch…
Weather
Significant Ice Accumulation From Major Storm Could Lead To Power Outages This Weekend
An overnight round of light snow resulted in a coating to up to an inch of accumulation on Friday morning. But that was just a very small taste of what's in store as a major storm the National Weather Service describes as "multi-hazard" comes this weekend. The storm's biggest threat will be ice, especially north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway and just south of I-84, where a quarter-inch of ice accumulation is expected. (See first and second images above.) Coupled with wind gusts of up to 30 mph on Sunday, downed tree limbs and power lines could lead to widespread outages. The storm…
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