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Village Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Main Route In Westchester Village Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Main Route In Westchester
Village Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Main Route In Westchester A village in Northern Westchester is urging state officials to allocate $20 million toward designing improvements for a busy main route that has fallen into disrepair.  In an announcement on Thursday, March 21, Briarcliff Manor village officials urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Assembly to allocate $20 million in the new state budget for the preliminary design of improvements for Route 9A, which they say is "outdated and dilapidated."  The request follows the completion of a yearlong study into Route 9A conducted by the New York State Department of Transportation. I…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Down Busy Main Route In Westchester Crash Shuts Down Busy Main Route In Westchester
Crash Shuts Down Busy Main Route In Westchester A crash caused a busy main route in Northern Westchester to close as emergency crews responded to the scene.  The incident happened on Monday, March 4 at around 6:30 p.m., when a motor vehicle crash occurred on Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) in Hawthorne near the Amazon warehouse, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department.  According to reports, a pedestrian was struck at the scene, but police have not yet confirmed the extent of the injuries.  The incident caused the road to close between Skyline Drive and Route 141 for an extended amount of time on Monday.  This is …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision' Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision'
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Ardsley: 'It Was Right Decision' A beloved bakery that has been serving customers in Westchester for more than seven decades is coming to the end of its story.  The Riviera Bakehouse, located in Ardsley at 660 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be closing at the end of January 2024 after more than 70 years in business, the owners announced on the business's website.  The current owners, who have operated the bakery for 30 years, said that the decision to close was a heavy one to make.  "Despite how difficult it was to make this decision, in the end, we feel it was the right decision for us and ou…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Russian Trio In Overdue Rental Car Caught With Drugs At Westchester Home Depot: Police Russian Trio In Overdue Rental Car Caught With Drugs At Westchester Home Depot: Police
Russian Trio In Overdue Rental Car Caught With Drugs At Westchester Home Depot: Police Three men are facing charges after they were caught with illegal drugs in an overdue rental car in the parking lot of a Northern Westchester Home Depot store, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday night, July 25, when Mount Pleasant Police pulled over a vehicle that had been reported as an overdue rental car in the parking lot of the Home Depot located in Hawthorne at 1 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva said. According to Oliva, authorities found what they believed to be heroin and crack cocaine inside the rental vehicle, and took the t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Traffic Incident Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester: Developing Traffic Incident Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester: Developing
Traffic Incident Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester: Developing A traffic incident has resulted in part of a busy Northern Westchester route being closed in one direction.  The incident happened in the area of Route 9A and Pleasantville Road in Briarcliff Manor, the village's fire department reported on Wednesday, July 26 around 4:45 p.m.  As a result of the incident, access to Route 9A southbound in the area has been suspended. Pleasantville Road is still open with some immediate closures, fire officials said.  More details about the incident have not yet been released by authorities.  This is a developing story. Check back to Dai…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Bank Celebrates Opening In Elmsford New Bank Celebrates Opening In Elmsford
New Bank Celebrates Opening In Elmsford A new branch of a popular bank has opened up for business in Westchester.  M&T Bank's newest Westchester branch, located in Elmsford at 300 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 10.  In addition to the ceremony, bank representatives celebrated the branch's opening with a $3,000 check cut out to Volunteer New York!, a nonprofit that helps people find ways to give their time to the greater good in the Hudson Valley.  M&T Bank representatives celebrated the branch's opening by writing a $3,000 check to Volunteer New …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Route 9A Reopens After Dump Truck Overturns In Greenburgh Route 9A Reopens After Dump Truck Overturns In Greenburgh
Route 9A Reopens After Dump Truck Overturns In Greenburgh This story has been updated.  A busy intersection in Westchester has reopened to traffic after a dump truck tipped over, police said.  The crash happened on Thursday, May 4 in Greenburgh on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) at the intersection with Secor Road, according to an alert from Greenburgh Police from around 1 p.m.  Both directions of Saw Mill River Road were closed at the intersection as a result of the crash, but have since reopened, police said. No information has yet been released regarding the cause of the crash or if there were any injuries.  This is a deve…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Westchester, Police Say 2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Westchester, Police Say
2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Westchester, Police Say Two police cruisers were struck by a vehicle during a high-speed chase on a busy road in Northern Westchester, authorities said.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 19 in Briarcliff Manor, when police tried to stop a speeding vehicle on Route 9A northbound. When the vehicle did not stop, a brief chase then started. During this pursuit, two Briarcliff Manor Police Department cruisers were struck by the vehicle, which eventually came to a stop on Hazelton Circle.  The driver of the vehicle then ran away but was quickly caught by an officer and taken into custody,&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews 'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Ardsley Drawing Rave Reviews An all-new restaurant in Westchester is already leaving visitors gobsmacked at the quality and freshness of its Thai cuisine.  Neung Thai Kitchen, located in Ardsley at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), opened in December 2022 and since then has been aiming to serve a "true Thai experience" to visitors, according to the restaurant's website.  The eatery's chefs use the "freshest and most authentic ingredients available" in a variety of curries, noodles, soups, fried rice dishes, and entrees, the owners said.  Menu items offered include drunken noodles, different kinds of Thai coconut cur…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Elmsford A new ShopRite supermarket in Westchester that offers plenty of services and amenities is now open to shoppers.  The new supermarket, located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), held a grand opening celebration on Sunday, March 26, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Earlier Report - New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford The 74,000-square-foot store includes features like "Fresh to Table," which provides to-go food options and ingredients to people who only have enough time to make a quick stop.  A look inside the new ShopRite supermarket in El…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford A new 74,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket is about to open in Westchester.  Located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), the new ShopRite will open on Sunday, March 26, and hold a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. that will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting.  The full-service supermarket will feature an in-store space called "Fresh to Table," which will provide to-go food options and ingredients for those who only have time to make one stop.  The space will offer meals that are ready-to-cook, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-eat, in addition to also…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Westchester Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Westchester
Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Westchester Click here for a new, updated story: Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Hawthorne Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a crane at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located next to 245 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva said.  As a result of the incident, two people were taken to the hospital. Police have not yet released any information regarding their condition. …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Sam's Club On Route 9A In Elmsford Police are investigating an attempted abduction outside a wholesale club in Westchester. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday,  Jan. 22 outside Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Elmsford. The Greenburgh Police Department said an adult male victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  "The incident appears to be isolated and not an ongoing threat to the public," Town of Greenburgh PD Lieutenant Dennis Basulto said in a statement.  Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenburgh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Westchester County, Police Say Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Westchester County, Police Say
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Westchester County, Police Say A man is facing attempted burglary charges after trying to use a hammer to get into a Northern Westchester deli after-hours, police said. On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window. Authorities then began investigating the incident and determined that 41-year-old Jose Erazo of Cortlandt had tried and failed to use a hammer to enter the deli, and had vandalized a security camera on the property.  Erazo was charged with:  Third-de…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Route 9A Shuts Down After Car Slams Into Telephone Pole In Greenburgh Route 9A Shuts Down After Car Slams Into Telephone Pole In Greenburgh
Route 9A Shuts Down After Car Slams Into Telephone Pole In Greenburgh A portion of a busy main road in Westchester County is shut down after a car knocked down a telephone pole and caused extensive damage.  The accident happened on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3 in Greenburgh on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in the area between Jackson Avenue and Lawrence Street, according to an announcement by Greenburgh Police from around 8 a.m.  The portion of Route 9A between these two streets is now closed to traffic for "extensive restoration work," police said.  Commuters are asked to use an alternate route, and Beeline bus routes have been rerouted from…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Water Main Break Causing Delays On Busy Road In Westchester County Water Main Break Causing Delays On Busy Road In Westchester County
Water Main Break Causing Delays On Busy Road In Westchester County Police are warning commuters to avoid a busy road in Westchester County due to delays caused by an active water main break.  The break happened on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16 in Yonkers on Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) between Ashburton Avenue and Palmer Road, according to an announcement from Yonkers Police from around 4 p.m.  Motorists are advised to plan an alternate route to avoid the water main break.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Mayor In Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' Mayor In Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway'
Mayor In Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' A Northern Westchester mayor who is fed up with the dangerous conditions on major roadways is calling on the state for action. In a letter to state transportation officials, Briarcliff Manor Mayor Steve Vescio once again presses state Department of Transportation officials to address the serious and ongoing safety issues on the heavily trafficked and outmoded Route 9A in as it winds through Briarcliff and Ossining.  In the letter, Vescio points to two recent major accidents that could easily have resulted in multiple fatalities and renewed his call for immediate repairs to the dam…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester With e-commerce continuing to grow across the country due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that Amazon is building a new warehouse in Westchester County. Located in Mount Pleasant on Route 9A, the new 150,000-square-foot distribution center will include 136,000 feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space, according to Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi.  Most importantly, the project will bring about 100 local jobs -- with pay starting around $18 an hour -- and about 1,000 area construction jobs, the supervisor said. In addition, the new center, will…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Greenburgh Crash One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Greenburgh Crash
One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Greenburgh Crash One person was killed and another injured during a head-on crash between a fuel tanker and a four-door sedan in Westchester County. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, on Route 9A, also known as Saw Mill River Road, in Greenburgh. According to Lt. Kobie Powell, of the Greenburgh Police, following the crash, the cab of the truck and the sedan burst into flames. The driver of the sedan was killed, he added. The extent of injuries for the other driver was not known The crash shut down the roadway for several hours; it has since reopened.  The driver who was killed …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash, Police Say Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash, Police Say
Four Injured In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash, Police Say Four people suffered injuries in a crash in Northern Westchester County. A car and van were involved in the crash at around 1:50 p.m. Monday, July 12 on Saw Mill River Road in Mount Pleasant, according to Mount Pleasant Police. There were two occupants of each vehicle, police confirmed.  The Hawthorne Fire Department also responded to assist at the scene to help get the door of one of the vehicles open, said police. Police said the crash caused a backup on Route 9A, and the road was partially shut down for about 45 minutes.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
One Injured In Separate Westchester Crashes One Injured In Separate Westchester Crashes
One Injured In Separate Westchester Crashes One person was injured after separate crashes in Northern Westchester. The first crash took place around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 4, in Briarcliff Manor when a vehicle stopped on Route 9A on the Route 100 overpass causing a second vehicle to hit a guardrail, and then a third car hit the second vehicle, said the Briarcliff Manor Police. No one was injured in the crash. But minutes later with traffic backed up from the crash, another two-vehicle crash took place when a vehicle rear-ended another vehicle, police said. One person had a leg injury and was transported to Phelps Hospital, polic…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways
Pair Of Lengthy Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of two lengthy closures on two major roadways in the area that are set to start. There will be various single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) in Bedford, beginning Monday, June 8 until further notice, while crews perform bridge rehabilitation. Northbound closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; southbound closures will occur between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. The eastbound and westbound Ro…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Westchester Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Westchester
Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Westchester An oil tanker fire tied up traffic for several hours near an area high school. The oil tanker caught fire at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 on South Highland Avenue in Ossining near the high school, officials said. The incident caused severe traffic problems on Route 9A and in the surrounding areas. Police said that the fire caused traffic diversions between Main Street and Walker Avenue. The fire was ultimately determined to be mechanical and did not ignite any gasoline in the tanker. One lane each on South Highland Avenue was reopened by approximately 11 p.m., and traffic was …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled Motorists traveling on Route 9A over the weekend may see temporary delays as crews perform maintenance work in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that one lane will be closed in both directions on Route 9A in Mount Pleasant in the area of Route 117 on Saturday, Dec. 21. Maintenance work is expected to last from approximately 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. During the work, motorists can expect delays and have been instructed by NYSDOT to “plan accordingly.” 

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
L'inizio In Ardsley Offers A La Carte Feast Of The Seven Fishes Xmas Eve L'inizio In Ardsley Offers A La Carte Feast Of The Seven Fishes Xmas Eve
L'inizio In Ardsley Offers A La Carte Feast Of The Seven Fishes Xmas Eve L’inizio restaurant in Westchester is one of several local eateries serving an a la carte “Feast of the Seven Fishes” Christmas Eve dinner. The “Feast of the Seven Fishes” is an Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration that includes a multitude of fish dishes and other seafood. Located at 698 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Ardsley, L’inizio is hosting the Christmas Eve dinner event for the first time since its opening. Between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., guests can choose between the following a la carte seven fishes-style specials: Antipasti Tricolor salad with radicchio, endive, arugula, …

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A
Eight-Hour Long Lane Closure Scheduled For Route 9A A stretch of Route 9A will be closed for several hours over the weekend to permit contracting crews to perform maintenance work in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that Route 9A will be closed in both directions between North State Road and Route 134 in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. The closure is expected to last from approximately 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and motorists can expect delays in the area during the construction work. A detour is expected to be posted and there will be flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of t…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled
Route 9A Lane Closure Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a lane closure on Route 9A. The Department says a lane closure is scheduled for Route 9A northbound and southbound between Route 117 and Stormytown Road in the Westchester County town of Ossining and the villages of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. The closure will occur on Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m while crews perform maintenance work, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes where possible and anticipate delays, the NYSDOT says.…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story
Hawthorne Cited For Being A Neighborly Community With Strong Schools In NY Times Story Westchester County’s quaint hamlet of Hawthorne was highlighted in a New York Times real estate story for its strong schools and community values. Hawthorne, which is nestled between the hamlets of Thornwood to the north and Valhalla to the south and east, has about 4,650 residents, according to 2017 census estimates. Carl Fulgenzi, Mount Pleasant’s supervisor, describes the population as a mixture of working-class and white-collar commuters. Hawthorne’s main commercial sector, which includes a car dealership, lodging and various retail stores and restaurants, can be found along Route 9A. “…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Road Closures Scheduled In Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry Road Closures Scheduled In Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry
Road Closures Scheduled In Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry Temporary road closures have been scheduled on a busy Westchester roadway next week. The Westchester Department of Public Works and Transportation announced that Ashford Avenue between Southfield Avenue and Saw Mill River Road will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley. Officials said that a single-lane closure is planned in both directions from between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday between Southfield Avenue and Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) for sidewalk joint adjustments. During the sidewalk project, motorists can expect delays in the area and have been advised t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Westchester Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Westchester
Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Westchester A man was killed in an early morning one-car crash on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester. The crash on Saturday, June 8 caused the hourslong closure where Routes 9 and 9A merge near the Croton River Bridge in Ossining. The driver, a 44-year-old Briarcliff man, died at the scene, according to the Ossining Police Department. The subsequent accident investigation was conducted by the Westchester County Police Department.  "While it will take some time for the investigation to be completed, initial information indicates that speed may have played a factor in this incid…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute
Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute This story has been updated. A serious motor vehicle crash caused the closure of a busy stretch of Route 9A in Ardsley in both directions during the evening commute. The crash took place around 4:07 p.m., Friday, June 7, at Route 9A and Revolutionary Road, , said the Ardsley Police Department. Dispatchers could not confirm reports of three people reportedly pinned in the vehicle due to the crash being a working scene.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes