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Hudson Valley Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say Hudson Valley Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say
Hudson Valley Crash That Snarled Traffic For Hours Involved 23 Vehicles, Police Say A multi-vehicle crash that backed up traffic for morning commuters in Westchester involved over 20 vehicles over the span of a mile, police say.  Earlier Report - 12-Plus Vehicle Crash Causes Gridlock During Height Of Morning Commute On I-95 In New Rochelle The crash, which happened on I-95 northbound in New Rochelle on Wednesday, Oct. 26 around 6:45 a.m., was caused when an unknown tractor-trailer leaked around 100 gallons of an "unknown liquid substance" onto the road, which caused extremely slippery conditions, according to New York State Police.  Police said that 21 …

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest
New Weather Alert: Storm Will Cause Messy Morning Commute; Here's Latest A new storm system expected to bring accumulating snowfall and cause slick travel conditions will be followed by the potential for a major Nor'easter during an active weather pattern in the region. The quick-moving system should bring widespread snowfall overnight Wednesday into daybreak on Thursday morning, Jan. 20. (See the first image above.)  Generally, an inch or so of accumulation is expected by sunrise.  "A light snowfall accumulation could result in snow-covered and icy roads for the Thursday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Wea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm Projected snowfall totals have been adjusted for the slow-moving storm system sweeping through the area, with higher amounts now projected farther south. The changeover from rain to snow will happen overnight Tuesday, Dec. 10 into Wednesday, Dec. 11. Winter Weather Advisories are now in effect for New York City and Long Island as well as Westchester and Fairfield counties from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. (See first image above.) Generally, 2-3 inches of snowfall is still being predicted for areas…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Serious Two-Car Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 6 Stretch Serious Two-Car Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 6 Stretch
Serious Two-Car Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 6 Stretch This story has been updated. A serious two-car crash is tied up traffic during the morning commute near the border of Northern Westchester and Putnam. The crash, reported just before 8 a.m. Monday, June 17, occurred on westbound Route 6 at the intersection of Windsor Road, just west of Mahopac Avenue in Somers. One of the vehicles involved landed well off the road. Delays lasted through the end of the morning commute.

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by Daily Voice
Weather
Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier
Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier The fast-moving, widespread clipper system that will bring light accumulating snow to the region is now expected to arrive earlier. In the latest forecast by the National Weather Service, snow is now expected to start late Wednesday night, Jan. 2. In an earlier forecast, the projected arrival time had been around 1 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3. Snow is likely between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday, with about a half-inch of accumulation possible. The new timing means the system is less likely to affect the morning commute. There is still a chance of snow through 7 a.m. Thursday, but…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area New Storm Update: How Much Snow Will You Get? Depends On Where You Are Snowfall projections for the latest winter storm heading to the tristate area have increased. A total of 3 to 5 inches in now expected for most of the region, with 6 inches or more north of I-84 through Wednesday morning. Motorists and pedestrians should plan on snow-covered roads, slippery road conditions and limited visibilities, including during the morning commute on Wednesday.  Winter Weather Advisories issued Monday for Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Bergen have been expanded to include all o…

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by Joe Lombardi