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Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Westchester Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Westchester
Car Skids On Black Ice, Crashes Into Brush In Westchester Firefighters in Northern Westchester are warning drivers to be careful of black ice following a crash caused by the invisible hazard.  The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 12 just before 6:45 a.m., when a car crashed on Mount Airy Road East in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department.  Arriving crews found the car off the roadway in some brush and quickly realized that black ice had been the cause of the wreck. The driver was evaluated by first responders but declined medical treatment.  Firefighters and State Police troopers stayed at the scene until th…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
18-Vehicle Pileup: Black Ice Causes Crash In Hudson Valley, Police Say 18-Vehicle Pileup: Black Ice Causes Crash In Hudson Valley, Police Say
18-Vehicle Pileup: Black Ice Causes Crash In Hudson Valley, Police Say Black ice conditions led to an 18-vehicle pile-up on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley that caused four minor injuries. The crash took place in Orange County around 6:15 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27 in the town of Highlands on Route 9W southbound between Route 218 and the West Point overlook.  Highlands officers responding to the report of a crash were updated to multiple vehicles involved as a result of black ice on the roadway, said Town of Highlands Police Chief Frank Basile Jr.  The town of Highlands and the village of Highland Falls police departments responded and determined ther…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Black Ice Is One Of Winter’s Top Dangers: Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe Officials in the area are warning residents of the dangers of black ice. Black ice can cause severe injury to drivers and pedestrians alike, and navigating through it safely is as easy as keeping these tips in mind: If you’re walking in snowy or icy conditions, wear proper footwear. Your shoes or boots need to have sufficient traction to prevent the slippery conditions from causing you to fall. Use handrails whenever possible and keep your feet on the ground instead of lifting them up. It’s called the “penguin shuffle” and it can help prevent injury. Drivers, know how to handle your vehicl…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Light snow followed by temperatures hovering around the freezing mark resulted in black ice conditions in portions of the area during the Friday morning commute. Hazardous travel is possible, especially on bridges and overpasses, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 6:30 a.m. But temperatures will steadily rise and Friday will be one of the warmest days in a while, with a high in the upper-40s. Friday will also mark the start of a stretch of rainy weather. There is a chance of light rain or drizzle Friday morning through late in the afternoon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
New Update On Timing, Impact Of Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area The first day of December will look and feel like just that on Saturday with wet roadways from rain and light snow Friday and temperatures just below freezing through the early morning resulting in areas of black ice. Motorists are urged to use extra caution with any icy spots on the road surfaces, especially untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 8 a.m. Saturday. Following a sunny start on Saturday, clouds will roll in later in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will reach around …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  Temperatures falling below freezing Thursday night through the early morning Friday will result in the refreezing of melting of snow, the National Weather Service said. This will create black ice and icy conditions on any untreated roadways, especially secondary roadways. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. The overnight low will be around 30 degrees. Temps will climb to the mid-40s Friday under mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers after noon. Wind-chill values between 25 and 35 early. Check b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued For Melting Snow Refreezing How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area  As temperatures fall below freezing overnight after temperatures climbed into the 40s during the day, resulting in the melting of snow.the National Weather Service has issued an advisory for black ice. The patches of black ice will create slippery conditions on surfaces when driving. Motorists are urged to use extra caution and travel more slowly. President's Day will start with sun, followed by a chance of rain in the afternoon with a high again in the mid-40s. Tuesday's high will climb all the way to around the 60-degree with …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Black Ice Cited As Cause Of Separate Crashes On Bronx River Parkway Black Ice Cited As Cause Of Separate Crashes On Bronx River Parkway
Black Ice Cited As Cause Of Separate Crashes On Bronx River Parkway A patch of black ice led to a scary scene on Wednesday morning on the Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers. Officials confirmed that shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a woman driving on the parkway near Vermont Terrace hit the ice, losing control of her vehicle, which struck a guardrail and slid onto a stretch of the frozen Bronx River. According to a News12 report, a second driver hit the same patch of black ice shortly after the initial incident and also struck the guardrail. No major injuries were reported. The cars were quickly cleared from the area and traffic was not affected o…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Black Ice Advisory Issued With Melting Snow Refreezing Black Ice Advisory Issued With Melting Snow Refreezing
Black Ice Advisory Issued With Melting Snow Refreezing With temperatures falling into the lower 20s and teens and standing water from melted snow freezing as a result, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory for black ice. Black ice conditions will occur on untreated walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and roadways Tuesday night and overnight into Wednesday morning, the weather service said. Both motorists and pedestrian should use extra caution if out this evening or overnight. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid to upper 30s. Clouds will arrive overnight into Thursday, but it will be the warmest day in nearly a mo…

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by Joe Lombardi