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Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says
Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says In preparation for a high volume of traffic and visitors for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is advising travelers to arrive to their destinations early and plan on staying late. In addition, Hochul said on Sunday, April 7, travelers should allow for extra time, monitor the weather forecast before getting on the road, and pack plenty of water and snacks for the trip.  Additionally, drivers should never pull over on the side of the road to view the eclipse to ensure first responders can get by in an emergency.  Related story - Total So…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle
Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle Among those eagerly anticipating next week’s total solar eclipse are New York’s prison inmates, but not all of them will catch the celestial spectacle. Twenty-three state prisons fall directly within the “path of totality,” meaning they will experience up to three and a half minutes of total darkness during the “Great Northern American Eclipse” on Monday afternoon, April 8. Out of precaution, all 23 of those correctional facilities will be locked down and operate on a holiday schedule, Thomas Mailey, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) told Dai…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Westchester, Putnam For Months Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Westchester, Putnam For Months
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Westchester, Putnam For Months A series of scheduled lane closures are set to affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley, officials announced.  Lane reductions along Interstate 684 in Westchester and Putnam counties between Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in North Salem and Exit 9 (Interstate 84) in Southeast will be put into place beginning on Sunday, March 31, and lasting through Thursday, May 30.  The following closures are scheduled:  Two lanes in both directions with close Sunday nights through Friday nights between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.; One northbound lane will close Mondays through Saturdays be…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fire Begins Underneath Dump Truck On Highway In Westchester Fire Begins Underneath Dump Truck On Highway In Westchester
Fire Begins Underneath Dump Truck On Highway In Westchester A dump truck had to pull over on a busy highway in Northern Westchester after a blaze began underneath its cab. The incident happened on Interstate 684 North in Bedford in the area of Exit 4, when a smoldering fire began underneath the cab of a tri-axle dump truck, forcing it to pull over, the Bedford Fire Department said on Monday, March 11. A passing motorist tried to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful. Arriving fire crews then stretched a hose line to the truck and were able to extinguish the blaze while directing traffic on the highway. The scene was later …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Busy Intersection In Area On Route 1 Closed Until Further Notice Busy Intersection In Area On Route 1 Closed Until Further Notice
Busy Intersection In Area On Route 1 Closed Until Further Notice A busy intersection in Westchester County will be closed until further notice.  The King Street turnaround in Liberty Square accessed from traffic traveling south along North Main Street (Route 1) in Port Chester will be closed indefinitely, Port Chester village officials announced.  The turnaround will be closed so village officials can investigate an "undermining of the roadway" and prevent large vehicles and commercial traffic from accessing the portion of the road.  Commuters are asked to use alternate routes. 

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County
Wegmans To Open First Connecticut Location In Fairfield County The super popular grocery store Wegmans Food Market is building its first store in Connecticut -- in Fairfield County. The store, which will be located in Norwalk, is currently in the planning stages with the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to route I-95. The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space within Norwalk before construction of the new Wegmans store begins. During a meeting on Wednesday, July 20, Wegmans and city o…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire crews from multiple Westchester agencies worked together to extinguish a blaze that broke out in the garage of a home currently under construction. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments were dispatched to a home on Mohican Trail in Scarsdale shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, where there was a report of a working fire. Officials said that at the time the fire broke out, the residence was unoccupied, and the initial investigation determined that the fire broke out in the garage, which was being used as a storage space for t…

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by Zak Failla
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
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of upcoming double-lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says that double lane closures are scheduled for the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between Exit 23 (Mamaroneck) and Exit 26 (Interstate 287) in the Westchester County towns of Scarsdale and Harrison with traffic diverted to the right shoulder. The lanes will close daily beginning Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Friday, Nov. 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week
Expect Delays: Hutch Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Through End Of Week There will be double lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester for several days as contractors perform maintenance work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that the parkway will see double lane closures southbound between exit 23 (Mamaroneck Road) and exit 19 (Wilmot Road) in Scarsdale and New Rochelle. The closures are scheduled daily through Friday, Oct. 4. During the project, traffic will be diverted to the right shoulder on the parkway. NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
Ramp Closures Scheduled On I-87 Near New Tappan Zee Bridge A number of ramp closures have been scheduled for I-87 near the new Tappan Zee Bridge, according to the NYSDOT. Overnight ramp closures are scheduled on the I-87 Thruway at Exit 10 southbound on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 19, the NYSDOT says. The closures will occur as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closures begin at 8 p.m. (Two left lanes) and 11 p.m. (Three left lanes) Closures end at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound near exit 10 Wednesday, Sept. 18 Closure begins at 11 p.m. (Ramp closure) Closure ends at 5 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 Location: Southbound e…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane closures on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been announced as crews continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project, outside of short, temporary traffic holds. Crews will also begin mainline improvements near the bridge, requiring multiple overnight lane closures in Tarrytown. The installation of an overhead g…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled
Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled There is a ramp closure scheduled on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley as crews prepare to perform maintenance activities on the roadway in East Fishkill. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that there will be a ramp closure on the parkway northbound at exit 43A (northbound Route 82) between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, to allow contractors to continue work in the area. During the project, there will be a posted detour, and motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes, when possible. According to the NYSDOT, “motori…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Separate Hutchinson River Parkway Daytime Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Separate Hutchinson River Parkway Daytime Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
Separate Hutchinson River Parkway Daytime Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Rounds of single-lane closures have been scheduled for separate stretches of the Hutchinson River Parkway in Rye Brook, Harrison and Scarsdale. Closures are planned northbound between Exit 23 (Mamaroneck Avenue) and Exit 30 (King Street) on Tuesday, April 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. There will also be closures both northbound and southbound between Exit 25 (North Street, Route 127) and Exit 30 (King Street) beginning Monday, April 22 until further notice, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorists should follow the posted d…

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork Near Tappan Zee Bridge Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork Near Tappan Zee Bridge
Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork Near Tappan Zee Bridge There will be single lane closures near the Tappan Zee Bridge as contracting crews continue roadway improvement efforts in the area. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 1, there will be single lane closures on the Rockland-bound New York State Thruway. The closures will span from exit 8 to exit 10 on the Thruway. There will be no lane closures over the weekend, which will resume daily from Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8. The scope of the work will include removing material from the Hudson River following the demolition of the old Tappan Ze…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire
I-287 Fully Reopens After Gasoline Tanker Fire This story has been updated. I-287 is now fully reopened after a fire broke out on a gasoline tanker in White Plains. All lanes both ways were initially closed between Exit 9A (I-684) and Exit 9 (Hutchinson River Parkway) after the incident occurred just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, leading to the shutdown of the highway in both directions. Westbound lanes reopened after about an hour.

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by Daily Voice
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New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled
New Days-Long Hutch Closure Scheduled Get set for a new closure last over several days on a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed in Mount Vernon and Pelham between exit 6 (I-95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway). The closure is scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, in advance of the morning commute. Northbound traffic on the parkway will be detoured at the I-95 interchange. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway. All ramps to the Hutchinson …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: New Closure For Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Last Over Four Days Roadwork Alert: New Closure For Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Last Over Four Days
Roadwork Alert: New Closure For Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Will Last Over Four Days More lane closures have been announced on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Motorists have been advised that beginning at 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed between exit 6 (I-95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway). The closure is scheduled to conclude at 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, in advance of the morning commute. Northbound traffic on the parkway will be detoured at the I-95 interchange. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the Cross County Parkway and the Bronx River Parkway. All ramps to the Hutchinson River Parkway south of the East 3rd Street overpass …

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by Zak Failla
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New Tappan Zee Bridge Expected To Open In Full Within Weeks New Tappan Zee Bridge Expected To Open In Full Within Weeks
New Tappan Zee Bridge Expected To Open In Full Within Weeks With an opening date scheduled for mid-September, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made a tour of the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Monday to check out the progress. Since the move to the first span of the new bridge last year, work crews have been focusing on taking apart the old bridge.  To date, officials said the deck panels have been removed and sent upstate to help shore up various infrastructure projects and some larger steel pieces have been sunk off the coast to create artificial reefs. "I'm pleased to report that thanks to the tireless work of the women and men building the new bridge,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Expect Delays: Weekslong Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: Weekslong Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: Weekslong Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled There will be single and double lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway for more than two weeks as contracting crews continue construction activity in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Wednesday, warning that there will be closures beginning on Monday, Aug. 27 in Mount Pleasant, Greenburgh and Elmsford as crews work in the area. The closures will be on the parkway between the Bronx River Parkway and the I-287 interchange. They are expected to last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday, Aug. 27 through Monday, Sept. 17. Northbound lanes are…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
$5.2M Post Road Paving Project Set To Begin In Westchester $5.2M Post Road Paving Project Set To Begin In Westchester
$5.2M Post Road Paving Project Set To Begin In Westchester A multi-million dollar paving project is set to begin on one of Scarsdale’s busiest roadways. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert on Friday, cautioning that beginning on Monday, Aug.6, a $5.2 million repaving project will begin on Post Road in Scarsdale. According to officials, “the NYSDOT is going to do the job right so that it addresses a variety of existing physical roadway problems and ultimately delivers a traveling surface that will withstand the test of time and heavy usage. Doing it right translates into noise, lights, and heavy vehicle construction work …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684 Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684
Advisory Issued For Pavement Project On I-84, I-684 Overnight ramp and lane closures have been scheduled as contracting crews continue road resurfacing projects on I-684 and I-84. The New York State Department of Transportation says that overnight ramp closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing pavement construction in Putnam County. The NYSDOT said that from 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. each night in Southeast, beginning on Monday, June 25 and lasting through at least Friday, June 29, there will be several ramp closures, including: The I-84 eastbound and westbound ramps to Exit 20S (I-684 South) are expected to be closed Monday, June 25,…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale
Extensive Resurfacing Project Planned In Scarsdale There will be limited parking and overnight road closures in Scarsdale for several days as contracting crews begin preparing for a repaving project on some of the village’s busiest roadways. Scarsdale resurfacing contractor, PCI Industries announced that it is scheduled to begin resurfacing work on Depot Place, Garth Road and Freightway, including the alleyway adjacent to the parking garage. The work is scheduled to begin in earnest around Monday, May 14, though preliminary work began this week. Crews will be performed between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. for several days to “minimize the disturbance …

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by Zak Failla