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Allegedly Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Charged In Fatal Westchester Crash Allegedly Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Charged In Fatal Westchester Crash
Allegedly Drunk Driver From Fairfield County Charged In Fatal Westchester Crash An allegedly drunk driver from Connecticut has been charged in a fatal wrong-way crash in Westchester. The crash happened just after 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, about a half mile south of King Street, according to Westchester County Police. Original report - 1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway In Rye Brook Several 911 calls reported that a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of travel had collided with another car.  Arriving officers found that one of the vehicles, a Toyota Camry, was fully engulfed…

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by Joe Lombardi
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1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway Near Fairfield County Border 1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway Near Fairfield County Border
1 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Hutchinson River Parkway Near Fairfield County Border One person was killed in a wrong-way crash in Westchester. Click here for a new, updated story: Allegedly Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Charged In Fatal Westchester Crash It happened just after 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, about a half mile south of King Street. Westchester County Police received several 911 calls reporting that a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of travel had collided with another car.  Arriving officers found that one of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames.  The driver of that car was pron…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border
Lanes Reopen After Dislodged Container Blocks Parkway Near Greenwich, Port Chester Border This story has been updated. All lanes of a busy parkway in Westchester have reopened after a dislodged container temporarily blocked it off.  The incident happened on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, where the container blocked the left lane near Exit 27 (King Street), Westchester County Police announced on Tuesday, April 16, adding that the lane was open again as of 4 p.m.  No information on how the container became dislodged was released. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police
Teen In Car Stolen From CT Nabbed After Ramming It Into Cop's Cruiser In Westchester: Police Three teenagers who led authorities in New York on pursuits in two cars stolen from Connecticut and Rhode Island and injured an officer in the process face a heap of criminal charges, police announced. The incident leading up to the arrests began in Westchester County on Thursday, Feb. 15 around 2:20 p.m., when police learned that two stolen cars were traveling together on southbound Interstate 684. An officer began waiting for the two cars to enter the Hutchinson River Parkway and followed them south once he spotted them, according to Westchester County Police.  Once the cars arrived…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester: Here's Where A series of lane reductions and ramp closures are expected to slow traffic on a parkway in Westchester for several nights.  The lane reductions and closures will affect the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Scarsdale from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28  between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each day. The following closures are scheduled for these nights:  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway will close between Exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) and Exit 14 (North Street); The northbound ramps to Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) will clos…

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by Ben Crnic
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Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester
Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester Officials have announced a new planned closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester. One southbound lane will be closed on the parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127 in Harrison) and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue in Scarsdale) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Tuesday, May 30, and ending Friday, Sept. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. The monthslong closure is to facilitate construction work and will happen weather permitting, transportation officials said. Authorities urged drivers to drive responsibly and slow down, as fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.&…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search
Manhunt: Alert Resident Helps Cops Catch Suspicious Person After Hours-Long Westchester Search Click here for a new, updated story - Manhunt: 2 Men Stole Car, Submachine Gun Before Hours-Long Search In Westchester, Police Say A "suspicious person" was apprehended after an hours-long search in a residential community in Westchester. Police advised the public to stay away from an area in the village of Scarsdale off Exit 12 of the Hutchinson River Parkway in the vicinity of Mamaroneck and Colonial roads as they searched for the person starting at around 2:45 p.m. Monday, April 24.  At least one helicopter was involved in the operation. Late Monday night, the villa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway
Traffic Alert: Month-Long Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway Commuters are being warned that a month-long lane closure will soon affect traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester.  Beginning on Monday, April 24, one lane of the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure is scheduled for weekdays beginning on Monday, April 24, and lasting until Thursday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Scheduled Lane Closure On Hutchinson River Parkway To Last Months Scheduled Lane Closure On Hutchinson River Parkway To Last Months
Scheduled Lane Closure On Hutchinson River Parkway To Last Months Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months.  Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
New Update: 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Connecticut Killed In Horrific Hutchinson River Parkway Crash New Update: 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Connecticut Killed In Horrific Hutchinson River Parkway Crash
New Update: 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Connecticut Killed In Horrific Hutchinson River Parkway Crash New update: IDs Released For 4 Boys, 1 Girl Killed In Hutchinson River Parkway Crash In Westchester Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a horrific single-vehicle crash in Westchester County that left four boys and one girl dead overnight. It happened around 12:20 a.m. Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale. The five --  all from Connecticut and ranging in age from 8 to 17 -- were in a Nissan Rogue that went off the parkway near the Mamaroneck Road exit, struck a tree, and caught fire, Westchester County Police said. The v…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lane Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Month Lane Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Month
Lane Closures: Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Month An upcoming lane closure will affect traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County for over a month.  One lane of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays beginning on Monday, Feb. 20, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, March 24. The lane closure is to facilitate construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police 3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police
3 Teens Steal Car, Liquor In Stamford, Then Rob Dealership: Police Three teens from Connecticut are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing multiple businesses in Westchester and Fairfield Counties before leading police on a chase across state lines.  The teens' alleged burglary spree began in Litchfield County on Monday, Feb. 13, when they stole a white 2022 Dodge Durango in New Milford, according to Yonkers Police.  Two days later, in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 15, the teens allegedly stole from a Fairfield County liquor store in Stamford before driving to Westchester County and breaking into the Cen…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester For More Than Month Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester For More Than Month
Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester For More Than Month A scheduled lane closure will affect traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County for over a month.  One lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close on weekdays beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, March 24.  The lane closure is to facilitate construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction.   The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said.  As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…

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by Ben Crnic
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4 Suspects Lead Greenwich, Westchester Cops On Chase After Stealing Vehicle: Police 4 Suspects Lead Greenwich, Westchester Cops On Chase After Stealing Vehicle: Police
4 Suspects Lead Greenwich, Westchester Cops On Chase After Stealing Vehicle: Police Three suspects charged with stealing a vehicle failed to avoid capture after leading police on a lengthy chase in Westchester County, authorities said.  The chase happened on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 1:30 p.m., when police in New Rochelle were told that a stolen vehicle had entered the city after leading both Greenwich and Westchester County Police on a chase on the Hutchinson River Parkway, according to New Rochelle Police. Eventually, officers found the car abandoned on the corner of North Avenue and Bon Air Avenue. After searching the area, they then saw four men walking a short dis…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street Lane closures are set to slow down traffic for commuters on a busy parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., northbound lanes of both the Hutchinson River Parkway and King Street in Rye Brook are scheduled to be closed for road work, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  The roadways will still be open to traffic, but only one lane will be open, police said.  Work on the southbound lanes of both roadways was completed on Monday, Dec. 5.  "Please plan ahead and leave extra time on your commute!" police said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure Planned For Hutchinson River Parkway In Area Lane Closure Planned For Hutchinson River Parkway In Area
Lane Closure Planned For Hutchinson River Parkway In Area Motorists are being warned of an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Monday, Oct. 17, one lane will be closed along the southbound side between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, Department of Transportation officials said. The closure, which will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., is planned to allow for construction activities if the weather is permitting, officials said. Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fines, officials said.

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by Ben Crnic
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Service Area Along Hutchinson River Parkway To Temporarily Close Service Area Along Hutchinson River Parkway To Temporarily Close
Service Area Along Hutchinson River Parkway To Temporarily Close State officials issued an alert to Westchester County motorists about the temporary closure of a service area along the Hutchinson River Parkway.The New York State Department of Transportation said the Mamaroneck River Service Area, located along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 14 (North Street) in White Plains, is set to close on Monday, Sept. 12, beginning at midnight. The service area is set to remain closed until May 2023 to facilitate site renovations, officials said. The department said the renovations include: Updates to the fuel storage in…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Weekend Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled Weekend Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled
Weekend Closure Of Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled Officials have issued an alert to motorists in Westchester County about the planned closure of a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation reported that the parkway will be closed in both directions from Exit 4A (Interstate 95) in Pelham Manor to Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in New Rochelle. The closure is set to take place from about midnight on Saturday, July 9, to 5 a.m. on Monday, July 11, to facilitate the removal of the temporary bridge and paving of the Hutchinson River Parkway for the Lincoln Avenue bridge project, officials …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming weeks. Road crews will be closing lanes in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison beginning Monday, June 13, according to the Department of Transportation Single and double lane closures are planned between State Route 127 and State route 120 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16. The following week, one lane will close in each direction between Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale and I-287 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 20 through…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane closures have been scheduled on the Hutchinson River Parkway for several days to allow contracting crews to continue construction activities along the roadway in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that motorists can expect single-lane closures in both directions between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in Mount Vernon/Pelham. Closures are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, June 3, and last through approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are r…

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by Zak Failla
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Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed In Westchester For Days Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed In Westchester For Days
Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed In Westchester For Days An alert has been issued by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) advising that a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed for days. Over the weekend, the southbound lanes of the parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in the City of Mount Vernon/Village of Pelham. The closure is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 20, and last through 5 a.m. on Monday, May 23, weather permitting. During the closure, motorists have been advised to utilize the signed detours for the Cross…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester can expect delays for several days as construction crews conduct work in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that there will be various lane closures on the parkway northbound between exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale, and exit 14 (State Route 127/North Street) in Harrison beginning on Monday, March 7. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Friday, March 11. During the construction work, motorists have been advised to …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County Supermarket chain Wegmans has announced plans to open its first Connecticut store. The new store will be located in Fairfield County, on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95 in Norwalk, the company announced on Tuesday, March 1. The supermarket will be two levels and about 95,000 square feet, and it will include a multi-level parking garage, representatives said. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined yet, and the company is in the process of seeking municipal approvals. “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from resid…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days
Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists to expect delays as a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway is set to close for days due to construction. The department said the roadway will be closed in both directions from Exit 4A (I-95 North/New Haven) in the Village of Pelham Manor to Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway/George Washington Bridge) in New Rochelle. The closure is scheduled to take place from about 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, through 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13.  The department said the closure will be implemented due to steel and drainage work for th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police ID Father, Children Involved In Double-Fatal Westchester Crash Police ID Father, Children Involved In Double-Fatal Westchester Crash
Police ID Father, Children Involved In Double-Fatal Westchester Crash Police have identified the father who was killed in a double-fatal crash in Westchester that left one of his twin sons dead and two other children critically injured. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3 in New Rochelle, at Pelhamdale Avenue at the intersection with the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound exit ramp, Long Island resident Troy Carter, of Hempstead, lost control and struck a brick retaining wall on the parkway, police said. Original Story - Father, Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Retaining Wall In Westchester, Police Say New Rochelle Police Capt. J. …

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by Zak Failla
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Father, Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Retaining Wall In Westchester, Police Say Father, Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Retaining Wall In Westchester, Police Say
Father, Son Killed After Car Crashes Into Retaining Wall In Westchester, Police Say A father and his son died from injuries after an overnight crash in which a car slammed into a retaining wall in Westchester, according to police. It happened just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 in New Rochelle, at Pelhamdale Avenue at the intersection with the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound exit ramp.  Upon arrival, first responders found a gray Nissan Altima, occupied by an adult male driver and three of his children, had collided with the brick retaining wall located opposite the exit ramp of the parkway, said Captain J. Collins Coyne, commander of the New Rochelle PD…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway
Closure In Both Directions Scheduled For Hutchinson River Parkway Temporary lane closures have been scheduled in both directions on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester in the coming weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that the parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95 North/New Haven) in Pelham and exit 15 (Cross County Parkway/George Washington Bridge) in New Rochelle during the next two weeks. According to the NYSDOT, closures, weather permitting are planned for: North and southbound lanes beginning at midnight on Saturday, June 5, with lanes reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 7; Southbound lanes begin…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
CT Man Busted With More Than Two Kilos Of Cocaine, Police Say CT Man Busted With More Than Two Kilos Of Cocaine, Police Say
CT Man Busted With More Than Two Kilos Of Cocaine, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested by New York State Police for the alleged possession of more than two kilos of cocaine, a large stash of cash, and an illegal 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun. Rafael Batista, age 40, of Waterbury, was arrested around 9:55 a.m. on Monday, March 8 during a traffic stop in Westchester in Scarsdale, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Batista was busted when troopers initiated a traffic stop of a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law on the Hutchinson River Parkway, Hicks said. An investigation determined Batista was in possession of approximately …

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by Kathy Reakes