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Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For Westchester County From Approaching Winter Storm Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For Westchester County From Approaching Winter Storm
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For Westchester County From Approaching Winter Storm Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a winter storm that is taking aim at the Northeast. The National Weather Service says areas farther inland will see the most snowfall from the system. While most places will see snow at the onset of the storm later in the day on Monday, Feb. 27, coastal areas are likely to get a mix with and changeover to plain rain overnight into Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, the National Weather Service said. For the latest projected snowfall totals, see the image above. "Snowfall amounts for the NYC/NJ metro area and Long Island are the most uncert…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Westchester County Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Westchester County
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk At More Than Twice Legal Limit In Westchester County A 36-year-old man was charged after troopers reported that he drove in Westchester County while intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit. Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-287 in Rye at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as Luis Perez Paredes, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested, authorities said.  Police said Perez Paredes was found to have a BAC of .20 percent. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and was turned over to a sober third pa…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways State officials announced plans for upcoming lane closures on two busy Westchester County roadways. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Cross County Parkway, beginning Monday, Aug. 29, to facilitate roadway work.  Officials said the closures are scheduled to will take place at the following locations: Single- and double-lane closures on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway, between I-287 in Greenburgh and Route 100C in Mount Pleasant, on Monday, Aug. 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming days. Road crews will be closing up to two northbound lanes on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh beginning Monday, Aug. 8, according to the Department of Transportation. Single and double lane closures are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between I-287 and State Route 100C through Wednesday, Aug. 10. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed repairs. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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One Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash One Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash
One Killed In Fiery Westchester Crash A 37-year-old Westchester County man was killed in a fiery crash with a driver from Fairfield County New York State Police announced. Investigators from New York State Police Troop T responded to the scene in Westchester at approximately 10 p.m. on Feb. 24 on I-287 in the town of Harrison. Police said that the preliminary investigation determined that White Plains resident George Wilkinson, age 37, was driving east in the left-hand lane on the interstate at a high rate of speed when he unexpectedly veered into the center lane. According to investigators, Wilkinson lost control, and st…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash 15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash
15-Year-Old Girl Killed In I-684 Crash New York State Police are investigating after a 15-year-old girl was killed during a two-vehicle crash. It happened around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 20 on I-684 in Westchester near the I-287 merger in Harrison. According to Trooper AJ Hicks, officers responded to the crash which occurred when the driver of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata hit a median guide rail and was later struck by a second vehicle. An investigation found that New Haven County resident Tyanna A. Spalding, age 19, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was driving the Hyundai northbound and for an unknown reason struck the guide rail, state pol…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes
Icy Roadways Lead To School Closures, Delayed Starts, Crashes Light freezing rain that began to fall in the pre-dawn hours on Wednesday, Jan. 5 has resulted in numerous crashes in the region as well as delayed school openings and some closures. Freezing rain is expected to change over to plain rain by 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Wednesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory at 5 a.m. is due to expire at 10 a.m. Wednesday and at noon farther north. Slippery conditions have been reported as far south as New York, Long Island, and southern Westchester and Fairfield counties. New York S…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk At Over Twice Legal Limit In Westchester, Police Say New York State Police troopers busted a man for allegedly driving with a blood alcohol concentration nearly triple the legal limit when he was busted on I-287 in Westchester, authorities announced. Troopers on patrol at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 in Harrison stopped New Rochelle resident Ernest Bolden, age 63, on I-287 in Harrison when he committed a traffic violation. Investigators said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Bolden was intoxicated, and at State Police Headquarters in Tarrytown, it was determined his BAC was .20, more than double …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say
Westchester Woman Driving Intoxicated Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say A Westchester County woman is facing charges after police said she drove while intoxicated and resisted arrest. New York State Police stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Harrison for a number of traffic violations at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, police said. The driver, 46-year-old Michele Lavarde, of Port Chester, was found to be intoxicated, State Police said. Police said Lavarde resisted arrest as she was taken into custody. She later refused to give a breath sample, authorities said. State Police said Lavarde was charged with the following misdemeanors: Drivin…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Charged For Allegedly Driving In Westchester County With BAC Twice Legal Limit Man Charged For Allegedly Driving In Westchester County With BAC Twice Legal Limit
Man Charged For Allegedly Driving In Westchester County With BAC Twice Legal Limit Police said a Connecticut man has been charged for driving in Westchester County with a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. On Friday, July 16, at about 11:15 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on I-287 in Elmsford for a vehicle and traffic violation, New York State Police said. Police said the driver, Wilfredo Perez, of Stamford, was taken into custody. Authorities said Perez's blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19%. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, which is a misdemeanor charge. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Pickup Truck Driver Charged For Hit-Run Crash Seriously Injuring Pedestrian In Westchester Pickup Truck Driver Charged For Hit-Run Crash Seriously Injuring Pedestrian In Westchester
Pickup Truck Driver Charged For Hit-Run Crash Seriously Injuring Pedestrian In Westchester An allegedly drunk driver was arrested in Westchester following a hit-and-run crash in the shoulder of I-287, State Police said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to a stretch of I-287 in Greenburgh at approximately 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, where there was a reported hit-and-run involving a pedestrian struck on the side of the road. Police said that New Rochelle resident Gabriel Zaragoza Castillo, age 30, was driving a 2010 Toyota Camry when he pulled into the right shoulder to switch seats with his passenger. When he got out of the Toyota, police said that Castillo wa…

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by Zak Failla
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25-Year-Old Faces Felony Charge After Traffic Stop In Westchester 25-Year-Old Faces Felony Charge After Traffic Stop In Westchester
25-Year-Old Faces Felony Charge After Traffic Stop In Westchester A 25-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested for allegedly having a loaded pistol in his vehicle without a permit during a routine traffic stop in Westchester County. Fairfield County resident Kenneth Stokes Jr., age 25, of Stratford, was arrested on Friday, April 9, around 11:45 p.m. following a stop on I-287 for several traffic violations in the town of Rye, said New York State Police Trooper Tara McCormick. While interviewing Stokes, troopers developed probable cause to search the vehicle where troopers discovered a loaded Springfield XDS 45 ACP handgun in the vehicle, which he d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming After a one-day reprieve from the barrage of wintry weather on Wednesday, Feb. 17, a new storm taking aim on the region has the potential to dump a significant amount of snowfall. The time frame for the new storm is Thursday morning, Feb. 18 into Friday, morning Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service said. A look at the coverage area for a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday is shown in the first image above. The heaviest snow in the Northeast is expected from northern and c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region
First Snowfall Projections Released For New Storm Taking Aim On Region Precipitation from a massive winter storm that extended over much of the nation has changed over to rain for most of the region, while areas farthest north and inland are still seeing freezing rain on Tuesday morning, Feb. 16. After a one-day reprieve from the barrage of wintry weather on Wednesday, Feb. 17, a new storm taking aim on the region has the potential to dump a significant amount of snowfall. The time frame for the new storm is Thursday, Feb. 18 into Friday, Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Region New snowfall projections have been released for a storm system that will sweep through the region, bringing up to several inches of accumulation for areas inland from New York City and Long Island. A look at the latest projected snowfall totals from Sunday afternoon, Jan. 3 into early Monday morning, Jan. 4 is shown in the image above, released early Sunday morning by the National Weather Service. A Winter Weather Advisory for much of the area from 9 a.m. Sunday into midnight Monday for areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Motorists in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain
Winter Weather Advisory: New Year Starts With Storm Bringing Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain It won't take long for the first storm system of the new year to sweep through the region. New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1 will start out with plenty of sunshine on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 30s, with wind-chill values between 20 and 30 degrees. Clouds will rapidly increase in the afternoon as the system arrives around nightfall Friday, bringing a wintry mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. New York City, the surrounding immediate northern suburbs, and Long Island will see mainly rain with some sleet at times. Areas north of I-287 in…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say 32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say
32-Year-Old Drove Drunk At More Than Twice Limit In Westchester, Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester, police said. New York State troopers stopped Danbury resident Kevin Edmond Jr., 32, at on I-287 at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 14 in Harrison, when he committed vehicle and traffic violations. According to police, during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that Edmond was allegedly intoxicated, and he was taken into custody by troopers without incident.  At the State Police barrack in New Rochelle, investigators determined that Edmond’s blood …

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by Zak Failla
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Storm Watch: System Sweeping Through Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Much Of Region Storm Watch: System Sweeping Through Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Much Of Region
Storm Watch: System Sweeping Through Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Rain To Much Of Region To say it's been a mild winter would be a big understatement. Since Dec. 1, there have been about 50 days (depending on the exact location in the area) in which the average temperature has been above normal. But we'll be getting a reminder that it's still winter as a storm system will sweep through after Presidents Day that will bring rain to the entire region with a chance for snow in areas farther north. Here''s what to expect in the five-day forecast: Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents Day will be mostly sunny with the high temperature again in the 40s and wind-chill values between 25 an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Post-Presidents Day Storm Will Bring Snow Chance, Followed By Rain Post-Presidents Day Storm Will Bring Snow Chance, Followed By Rain
Post-Presidents Day Storm Will Bring Snow Chance, Followed By Rain A storm system that will sweep through after Presidents Day will bring rain throughout the region with a chance for snow in areas farther north. Here''s what to expect in the five-day forecast: Sunday, Feb. 16: It will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy overnight with a low temperature in the mid 20s. Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents Day will be mostly sunny with the high temperature again in the 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35. Tuesday, Feb. 18: As the storm system arrives…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region
Fast-Moving Storm System Will Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Region A fast-moving storm system will bring accumulating snow to parts of the area, with slick travel conditions possible. Morning snow showers on Sunday, Feb. 9 will continue intermittently until around noontime. The high temperature will rise to the upper 30s to around 40 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. The storm system will arrive sometime after midnight on Monday, Feb. 10 as rain and snow for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, where about a trace to a half-inch of snowfall is possible before changing over to rain prior to daybreak. N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Wintry Mix, Rain To Region Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Wintry Mix, Rain To Region
Here's Latest On Storm System That Will Bring Wintry Mix, Rain To Region Get set for another stormy weekend. A potent system sweeping through the Northeast will bring a wintry mix at times to parts of the region and rain and strong winds to the entire area.  Friday, Jan. 24 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 40s. Overnight, the low temperature will fall to around 30 degrees north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. That will lead to a chance for a wintry mix and freezing rain in those areas farther north and inland in the early morning hours on Saturday, Jan. 25. (See first image above.) New York City, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Here's When Storm System Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A storm system that will bring a mix of snow, ice and rain to the region will follow a return to more seasonable temperatures. Milder air arrives on Thursday, Jan. 23, which will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. Friday, Jan. 24 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s. Then comes the chance for a wintry mix and snow farther inland as the overnight low falls to at or below the freezing mark in areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. (See first image above.) Pre…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame, How Much Snow To Expect From Today's Winter Storm Here's Time Frame, How Much Snow To Expect From Today's Winter Storm
Here's Time Frame, How Much Snow To Expect From Today's Winter Storm A strong, quick-moving storm will bring as much as a half-foot of snow to parts of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over a broad area. The storm will arrive from west to east early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during late Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.  A projected radar image for 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 shows snowfall expected throughout the entire region. (See first image above.) A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for the entire region from 10 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Snowfall Projections Increase As Strong Winter Storm Approaches Area New Snowfall Projections Increase As Strong Winter Storm Approaches Area
New Snowfall Projections Increase As Strong Winter Storm Approaches Area Click here for an updated story: Here's Time Frame, How Much Snow To Expect From Today's Winter Storm Brand-new snowfall projections have been increased for the fast-moving winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm will arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.  A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for the entire region from 10 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.  Although most areas will see sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow
Strong, Gusty Winds Will Be Followed By Big Drop In Temperatures, Storm With Accumulating Snow Click here for an updated story: Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm An active weather pattern starting with the arrival of strong winds will be followed by a drop in temperatures, setting the stage for a weekend storm that will bring accumulating snow to the region, with areas farthest north and inland possibly seeing as much as a half-foot of snowfall. A Wind Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Winds out of the northwest will pick up strength later in the morning with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph&…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel
Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel The weekend winter storm that will start as snow will turn to ice and rain, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. The entire region is expected to see snowfall sometime after 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Areas south of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut will see a changeover to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain late in the afternoon and then all rain after 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Farther north and inland, the changeover from snow to a wintry mix is expected to come several hours later. The entire region will see ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Return Of Wintry Weather, Some Snow Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Return Of Wintry Weather, Some Snow
Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Return Of Wintry Weather, Some Snow Wintry weather will return in the second half of the weekend with blustery conditions and wind-chill values below the freezing mark, leading the way to a new storm system that will bring some snow to the region. Here's the five-day forecast: Saturday, Jan. 4: Steady morning rain will become more scattered with mainly light rain and drizzle in the afternoon. The high temperature will be in the low 40s.  There will be showers at times during the evening and in the early overnight hours. The low temperature will be around 34 degrees south of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears
Winter Weather Advisories Now In Effect For Much Of Region As Storm Nears Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area As a powerful, quick-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain nears, Winter Weather Advisories have now been issued for much of the region. The advisories are in effect from 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 for the counties north of New York City and Long Island shown in purple in the first image above. Those traveling through the areas covered by the advisories should plan on slippery road conditions, the Na…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
I-287 Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Man With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say I-287 Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Man With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
I-287 Crash Leads To DWI Charge For Man With BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A late-night traffic stop over the weekend led to the arrest of a man from Westchester who was allegedly driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit, police said. New York State Police troopers stopped Port Chester resident Juan Cervantes, 26, on I-287 in Harrison when he committed vehicle and traffic violations. During the subsequent stop, it was determined that Cervantes was allegedly impaired by alcohol and he was arrested. Police said that Cervantes was taken into custody and processed at State Police headquarters in Tarrytown, where his blood alcohol content w…

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Man Busted By State Police With .21 Percent BAC, Police Say Westchester Man Busted By State Police With .21 Percent BAC, Police Say
Westchester Man Busted By State Police With .21 Percent BAC, Police Say A man driving drunk with a blood-alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit was arrested for his second DWI in Westchester, police said. New York State Police troopers stopped a vehicle on I-287 in Greenburgh shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, when the driver, Elmsford resident Alexander Ramos committed several vehicle and traffic violations. During the subsequent stop, troopers said that Ramos, was found to be intoxicated and he was arrested. At the New York State Police barracks in Tarrytown, a breathalyzer determined that Ramos’ blood alcohol content was .21 percent. Ramos was also …

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by Zak Failla