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Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson
Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Water service will be disrupted and roads closed in Croton-on-Hudson as crews conduct hydrant work in the village. Elected officials in Croton-on-Hudson issued an alert warning that beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, water will be turned off in the vicinity of Maple Street, and later on Old Post Road South at approximately 9 p.m.  Officials said that residents who will be affected have been notified of the shutdown. During the hydrant work, Maple Street will be closed westbound between Grand Street and Old Post Road South. Eastbound traffic is not expected to be impacted.

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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
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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
Police & Fire
Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6 Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6
Electronic Speed Indicator Signs Installed Near Route 6 For those who enjoy putting the pedal to the metal, they might want to check the impulse when entering the City of Peekskill. In an effort to slow down speeders, the city's police department recently installed an electronic speed indicator sign to remind driver's how fast they are traveling. The sign is located on Main Street near the Stop & Shop at Route 6 where the speed limit drops from 25 mph to 15 mph. Peekskill Chief Donald Halmy said in a video that just seeing the sign helps motorists realize how fast they are driving. The signs were installed to keep the downtown area safe fo…

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by Kathy Reakes