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Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After 2 Tractor Trailers Jack-Knife, Leave Roadway In Westchester
Part of Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester has cleared following a crash involving two jack-knifed tractor-trailers. The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 6 a.m., when two tractor-trailers were involved in a crash on I-684 northbound in North Castle, according to New York State Police. The two vehicles jack-knifed and went off the roadway as a result of the wintery weather, police said. Luckily, no injuries were reported. The interstate is now open to traffic.
Police & Fire
I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA
One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-…
Police & Fire
Update: Woman Injured After 4-Vehicle Crash That Caused Delays On Interstate In Westchester
A woman was hospitalized following a chain-reaction crash that left a car overturned in the middle of a Northern Westchester interstate and a truck on its side next to an embankment. The crash happened on Tuesday, Nov. 26 just before 1:45 p.m., when four vehicles became involved in a collision on I-684 in Lewisboro, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. Earlier Report - Truck Rollover Crash Shuts Down I-684 In North Salem: Developing The incident began when a Peterbilt tractor-trailer driving south on I-684 near mile marker 20.2 unsafely changed lanes…
Traffic
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where
Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.
Police & Fire
4 Suspects Accused Of Leaving Wegmans In Westchester With Over $1K In Stolen Items
Four people were slapped with criminal charges after entering a Westchester supermarket with a child, filling their carts with merchandise, and leaving without trying to pay, police announced. The arrests follow an incident on Saturday, Aug. 24 that happened at Wegmans in Harrison at 106 Corporate Park Dr., near the junction of I-684 and I-287, Harrison Police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28. According to the department, the four suspects and a child entered the supermarket, filled multiple shopping carts with products valued at over $1,000, and passed all of the store's cashier…
Traffic
Ramp Closure: Route Between I-684, I-287 In Westchester To Be Affected
A ramp carrying traffic between two busy highways in Westchester will soon be affected by an upcoming closure. The closure will affect the ramp between Exit 1 on I-684 and I-287 in Harrison from Friday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 5, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The traffic interruption will last from 10 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, officials added. The closure is to allow for ramp maintenance. Commuters should use the posted detour to Westchester Avenue as an alternate route.
Police & Fire
I-684 Crash: Passenger Killed After Escalade Strikes Trees Near Westchester Airport
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on I-684. It happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday, May 26 on the brief stretch of the roadway in Connecticut that runs through Greenwich. A 2005 Cadillac Escalade was traveling southbound in Greenwich prior to Exit 2 (Westchester County Airport), when, for unknown reasons, it veered off the right side of the highway through the grassy roadside and into the wooded area, where it struck multiple trees, said Connecticut State Police. The operator, a 47-year-old who resides in Port Chester, was transported by Armonk EMS to W…
News
New Update: Lanes Reopen On I-684 After Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle
This story has been updated. All lanes have reopened after a crash involving an overturned vehicle blocked lanes of I-684, causing lengthy traffic delays. The incident, which involved two tractor-trailers, was reported on Monday, April 10 around 2:10 p.m. northbound near Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford. The overturned vehicle blocked two lanes of traffic for several hours. The incident involved one tractor-trailer that rear-ended another, according to state police. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed In Harrison After State Police Cruiser Struck On I-684
A New York State Police vehicle was damaged by a hit-and-run driver while the trooper was stopped on I-684 helping another motorist in Northern Westchester. The incident took place in Bedford around 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26. Trooper AJ Hicks said the crash occurred while the trooper was stopped in the southbound lane of I-684 assisting another driver when a gold Lexus SUV struck the passenger side of the police cruiser. The driver, identified as Thomas Haber, age 81, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, then fled the area, Hicks said. The trooper was not injured in the crash, he added. Haber w…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Killed After Tractor-Trailer Fell On I-287 Near I-684 In Westchester
The names of the victims of a crash in which a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 at the interchange with I-684 in Westchester County have been released by police. Earlier Report - Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Harrison The driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed was identified as 42-year-old Connecticut resident Nathan Montalvo of the town of Guilford in New Haven County, and the motorist injured after the truck landed on the highway was identified as 37-year-old Aris Guerr…
Police & Fire
Driver Dies After Tractor-Trailer Falls, Lands On I-287 at I-684 Interchange In Westchester
This story has been updated. One person was killed after a tractor-trailer flipped over a guardrail on an exit ramp and landed on I-287 in Westchester County. The accident happened on Wednesday, Jan. 18 around 10:20 a.m. when a tractor-trailer lost control while traveling on the Exit 9A ramp from I-287 to I-684 north in Harrison, fell from the roadway, and landed on the I-287 westbound lanes, according to state police. The driver of the tractor-trailer was killed as a result of the crash, and an occupant of a vehicle that was on I-287 when the tractor-trailer fell was hospitaliz…
Police & Fire
Car-Carrying Trailer Catches On Fire On Westchester Roadway
A tractor-trailer hauling several cars caught on fire on a Westchester County highway. On Wednesday morning, Oct. 19, the Purchase Fire Department responded to a fire involving a tractor-trailer on I-287 in the area of I-684, fire officials said. After arriving at the scene, fire officials found the trailer on fire along with several of the cars that it was carrying, according to the fire department. After another fire engine arrived at the scene, the blaze was put out with no injuries, fire officials said. The exact location of the fire and the cause were not reported b…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 7, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines ar…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 23, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fine…
News
Lane Closures Expected For Stretch Of I-684 In Westchester County
State officials issued an alert to Northern Westchester motorists about planned lane closures on I-684. Single- and double-lane closures are planned for I-684 southbound at Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) in Bedford on Wednesday, Sept. 7, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The lane closures are set to take place between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 to facilitate sign maintenance, officials said.
News
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684
Motorists should expect delays during daytime double-lane closures on a busy stretch of I-684. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect two lanes to close along the roadway southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 2 (Route 120) in the Town of New Castle, on Monday, Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., :to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting." Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. "Convictions of two or more speeding v…
News
Lane Closure Planned For Stretch Of I-684 In Westchester County
State officials are alerting motorists about a planned lane closure on a busy stretch of I-684. The New York State Department of Transportation said the right lane southbound is set to close between Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) and Exit 6 (State Route 35) in Bedford to facilitate bridge maintenance. The lane closure is scheduled to be implemented between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, officials said.
News
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of I-684 In Westchester County
Officials issued an alert about upcoming lane closures on a highway in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists in Bedford should expect single- and double-lane closures on I-684 between Exit 6 (State Route 35) and Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) to facilitate sign work. Officials said the work is scheduled to take place at the following times: Southbound single- and double-lane closures on Wednesday, Aug. 10, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Northbound single-lane closures on Thursday, Aug. 11, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
News
Lane Closure Expected For Stretch Of I-684 In Westchester County
State officials announced a planned lane closure for a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County. The right lane of I-684 southbound is expected to close between Exit 5 (Saw Mill River Parkway) and Exit 6 (State Route 35) in Bedford on Wednesday, July 13, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to facilitate bridge maintenance, officials said.
News
Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways
Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect a fresh round of delays on two major roadways in the region due to upcoming scheduled inspections. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert advising of double lane closures along portions of the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684 in Westchester. These are the scheduled closures: Two lanes of I-684 south are expected to close between Exit 2 (State Route 120) in the Town of North Castle and Exit 1 (I-287) in Harrison between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, May 23; Two lanes of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway are sched…
News
Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Westchester Roadways
Officials are alerting motorists about expected lane closures along three busy roadways in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation reported that single- and double-lane closures are expected on stretches of the Sprain Brook Parkway, the Taconic State Parkway and I-684 to facilitate sign inspections. Officials said the closures will take place at the following locations: Two lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway southbound are set to close between State Route 100C in Mount Pleasant and I-287 in Greenburgh, on Monday, May 9, between 11 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Two la…
News
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions
Motorists are being advised of a new round of roadwork scheduled on I-684. Two lanes are expected to close both northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) in the Town of Bedford and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in the Town of North Salem, on Sunday, May 1, between 6:30 a.m. and noon to facilitate roadway maintenance, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that "Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could res…
News
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684
The New York State Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County due to roadway paving. Two lanes are expected to close along I-684 northbound between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford, officials said. The closures are set to take place each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 24, through Thursday, May 5, to facilitate roadway paving activities, according to the announcement.
Business
Wegmans Plans To Open First CT Location In Fairfield County
Supermarket chain Wegmans has announced plans to open its first Connecticut store. The new store will be located in Fairfield County, on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue next to I-95 in Norwalk, the company announced on Tuesday, March 1. The supermarket will be two levels and about 95,000 square feet, and it will include a multi-level parking garage, representatives said. Wegmans said a timeline for construction and opening has not been determined yet, and the company is in the process of seeking municipal approvals. “Each year we receive hundreds of requests from resid…
Police & Fire
I-684 Lane Reopens After Serious Crash In Westchester County
This story has been updated. A stretch of I-684 has reopened after a serious crash. The right lane on the southbound side in the area of I-287 in Harrison had been closed due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries that happened early Friday afternoon, May 21. The vehicle was reportedly on fire.
Police & Fire
I-684 Stop Results In Felony, Other Charges For Woman Accused Of Dealing Drugs
A 33-year-old woman accused of dealing drugs was arrested during a traffic stop on I-684 in Putnam County. Fairfield County resident Stephanie Deleon, of Danbury, was arrested around 8:25 p.m., Monday, March 8, after troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2016 Ford Explorer for a traffic violation in the town of Southeast, said Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation determined Deleon, was in possession of approximately 10.5 grams of MDMA, and 4.1 grams of cocaine, Hicks said. Deleon was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and two counts of crimi…
Obituaries
Co-Owner Of Popular Mount Vernon Pizzeria Dies At Age 49
This story has been updated. Westchester County has lost one of its most beloved pizzeria owners. Putnam County resident Joe Piscopo Jr., age 49, of Brewster, the co-owner of Johnny's Pizzeria in Mount Vernon, died on Friday, Jan. 29. Know for his hearty and friendly laugh, Piscopo ran the 79-year-old restaurant with his brother, Ricky, and sisters Concetta and Tina after their mother Maria Piscopo died in 2018 at age 69 from injuries sustained in a crash on I-684. Known for its extra-thin pizza, and for being a kind of meeting place for locals, Johnny's has been home to the Piscopo famil…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Stolen FedEx Truck In Westchester, Police Say
A Dutchess County man was busted by New York State Police with a FedEx truck stolen from Long Island on I-684 in Northern Westchester. Shortly after midnight on Friday, Aug. 21, New York State Police troopers on patrol were warned to be on the lookout for a stolen FedEx truck that had been taken from Long Island. According to police, troopers located the truck traveling north on the interstate near mile marker 18, with Beacon resident Jose Rios behind the wheel. Rios, 52, was arrested without incident with an assist from Westchester County Police officers and charged with criminal possessi…
News
Wegmans Recalls Lemons, Oranges, Some In-Store Produced Seafood, Restaurant Foods
Wegmans, which just opened a new location in the area, announced that it is recalling some fruit, and in-store produced seafood and restaurant items due to concerns of contamination. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its four-pound bags of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bags of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Earlier story - Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following…
Business
Wegmans' First Westchester Store Draws Plenty Of Customers On Opening Day Following Storm
It didn’t happen quite as planned before the COVID-19 outbreak, but Wegmans has officially opened its first supermarket in the Hudson Valley. A day after Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc in the Northeast, customers flocked to the newest Wegmans location drawing a crowd even before it opened its doors for the first time in Westchester at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Harrison. The market, on Corporate Park Drive near I-287, I-684, I-95 and the Hutchinson River Parkway, was originally scheduled to open earlier this year, but the grand opening ceremony was forced to be pushed due to the CO…
Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols
New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out nearly 50 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester and Putnam counties. This week, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 49 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on I-684, the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways. During the two-day detail, troopers patrolled highway work zones for violations that include speeding, failing to adhere to the "Move Over" law use of a cell phone while d…
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