A Few Clouds 15°
Tag:

US Route 6

Lifestyle
Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections
Westchester's Tortilla Project Ups The Taco Game With Unusual Selections If you aren't burned out from tacos from Cinco de Mayo and need a taco fix, then a new restaurant in the Hudson Valley specializing in handmade tortillas (think jalapeno) and small plates might be a new favorite. Northern Westchester's The Tortilla Project, located in Baldwin Place, is making waves with foodies and Yelpers for its eclectic mix of tacos, side dishes, tapas, and craft cocktails. Opened in January and located in a strip mall, you will first notice that the small restaurant's sleek decor is not strip mall material, according to Yelpers.  One Yelper put it this way: "The v…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
Roads Expected To Reopen In Northern Westchester Following Flooding, Hochul Says Roads Expected To Reopen In Northern Westchester Following Flooding, Hochul Says
Roads Expected To Reopen In Northern Westchester Following Flooding, Hochul Says Several busy main roads in the Hudson Valley are expected to soon reopen following a severe storm system that dropped several inches of rain and resulted in historic flooding, officials said.  The expected road reopenings were announced on Wednesday afternoon, July 12 by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who said that they will follow several days of intense repair work.  The closures were caused by a severe, slow-moving rainstorm that arrived in the region on Sunday, July 9, and dropped more than eight inches of rain in parts of the Hudson Valley.  Hudson Valley roadways expe…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Hudson Valley, Police Say Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Not-So-Happy Meal: Man Charged In Dispute At McDonald's Drive-Thru In Hudson Valley, Police Say A man faces multiple charges after allegedly damaging a vehicle in an altercation that happened at a McDonald's drive-thru in the Hudson Valley, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, May 9 around 5:45 p.m., when police responded to a McDonald's location in Mahopac at 154 US Route 6 for a reported dispute, according to Carmel Police Lieutenant Michael Bodo.  After arriving at the restaurant, officers found two vehicles in the parking lot that had been involved in an altercation in the drive-thru.  Further investigation determined that a man had become upset whe…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Nabbed For Fentanyl Possession, Other Drug Charges In Hudson Valley: Police A Hudson Valley man is charged with both possessing and selling illegal drugs discovered by authorities during a search of his home, police said.  Putnam County resident Enrique Negron, age 41, of Brewster was arrested on Tuesday, May 9 just before authorities executed a search warrant at his residence at 104 Main St. (US Route 6), according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  According to sheriff's deputies, Negron was in possession of a quantity of fentanyl at the time of his arrest.  Negron is charged with: Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled subst…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Northern Westchester, Police Say Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Information Sought: Suspect Steals From Walmart In Northern Westchester, Police Say Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a man who allegedly stole from a Walmart in Northern Westchester.  The suspect allegedly stole from the Walmart located in Mohegan Lake at 3133 East Main Street (US Route 6), according to an announcement by New York State Police from Tuesday, March 14.  Authorities released surveillance images of the suspect, who is seen wearing a black hooded jacket, khakis, white shoes, and carrying a Nike backpack.  More details about what the man stole were not released.  Anyone with information regarding the identity of the…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Caught Snorting Cocaine In Restaurant Parking Lot, Police Say Northern Westchester Man Caught Snorting Cocaine In Restaurant Parking Lot, Police Say
Northern Westchester Man Caught Snorting Cocaine In Restaurant Parking Lot, Police Say A Northern Westchester man faces drug charges after allegedly being caught snorting cocaine in the parking lot of a Hudson Valley restaurant.  On Thursday, March 9, a police detective in Putnam County was on patrol in Carmel when he saw an occupied car in the back parking lot of PJ's Restaurant located at 85 US Route 6.  Once he approached the car, the detective saw the occupant snorting a white powdery substance off of a large tray. After investigating, the detective then determined that the man was in possession of a clear plastic baggy that was identified as cocaine, according …

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
News
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway State officials issued an alert about planned single-lane closures on the Taconic State Parkway and I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway due to bridge maintenance.  Officials said the lanes will close on weekdays from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations: Eastbound and westbound I-84 between Exit 15 (U.S. Route 6) in Wawayanda and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in the Town o…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
News
$10.9 Million Project To Replace Route 6 Bridge Starts $10.9 Million Project To Replace Route 6 Bridge Starts
$10.9 Million Project To Replace Route 6 Bridge Starts Work has begun on a near $11 million Route 6 bridge replacement project. New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced that construction has begun on a $10.9 million project in Putnam County to replace the bridge over the Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem Line in Brewster and Southeast. Dominguez said that the “project will enhance safety and improve travel conditions on the heavily traveled roadway which serves as a gateway to the village and its rail station.” The new bridge will be constructed 75-feet to the south of the existing structure, cr…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In New Area State Police Detail Two Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In New Area State Police Detail
Two Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors In New Area State Police Detail Two individuals have been charged with selling alcohol to minors after police say they conducted a detail of local businesses. New York State Police say they conducted plainclothes checks of 14 retail locations throughout Putnam County that sell alcohol to ensure compliance with state Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law on Friday, Sept. 13. This enforcement resulted in two arrests: Guillermo Vanegas, 59, of Brewster, an employee of Route 6 Petroleum (250 U.S. Route 6 in Mahopac) was charged with prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage, a Class A misdemeanor, and is scheduled to appear a…

SHARE

by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47 Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47
Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47 An area business owner died Sunday, June 16 at 47. Jason Grotsky Caragine lived in Mahopac and was the owner and lead garage door technician of Door Doctor in Mahopac. Caragine was born in Yonkers on Sept. 27, 1971, the son of Louisa Deltreste and David Grotsky. He graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers.  Caragine was a classic car enthusiast, loved spending time with his sons and granddaughter, and enjoyed sharing his mechanical knowledge with his children and their friends. He is survived by his wife Cindy Caragine and sons, Adam, Daniel, Gregory and Mark Cara…

SHARE

by Donna Christopher