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New Update: Biden's Hudson Valley Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts, Police Say
Before President Joe Biden's visit to Westchester, authorities are warning motorists of expected impacts to rush hour traffic. New, updated report - Biden Visit: These Westchester School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Biden will be in the county on Thursday, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When According to an announcement from the Irvington Police Department on Tuesday, April …
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view. In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…
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Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…
Police & Fire
Divers Search For Jumper Off Bridge In Hudson Valley
State Police dive teams are in the chilly waters searching for a person who jumped from a Hudson Valley bridge. New, updated story: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper The incident took place in Dutchess County in Rhinebeck around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, when the person jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks with the New York State Police. Currently, divers from the State Police Underwater Recovery Team are searching the area for the person. Hicks said traffic is moving slowly on the bridge and asked that motorists avoid the …
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Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley
State officials are warning motorists of an upcoming road closure that will affect traffic on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley. Route 9W in Rockland County between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown will close on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., officials said, adding that it will allow for maintenance activities. Motorists are instead asked to use Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340 as a detour. Residents living on the affected stretch of Route 9W will st…
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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…
Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire: Route 9W Stretch To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours
A busy roadway in the region will be closed for at least 24 more hours after a massive brush fire that drew responders from departments in four counties. In Rockland County, a stretch of Route 9W in Clarkstown will be closed until at least Sunday afternoon, April 16 "due to trees still falling and some rocks," the Clarkstown Police Department said late Saturday morning, April 15. It is closed at the Route 304 interchange in Congers and on the Haverstraw side at Route 9W by the rock cut. Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14, responders rushed to Old Haverstraw Road in Congers fo…
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Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months
Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months. Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced.
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Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries: Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass On Hudson Valley Parkway
This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction. The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said. As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…
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Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest
A warm-up in temperatures accompanied by a storm system bringing widespread rain will cause slippery, soggy conditions with low visibility at times on New Year's Eve. The fast-moving rainmaker will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said. (See the first image above.) Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (Click on the second image above.) Sno…
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One Lane To Close On Major Parkway In Hudson Valley
Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said. The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said. Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…
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Lane Closures Expected On Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists about upcoming lane closures on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. Single- and double-lane closures are set for the northbound and southbound parkway in Northern Westchester between Exit 16 (Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park) and Exit 20 (US Highway 6) in Yorktown. The closures will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and Monday, May 9, to facilitate maintenance activities, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, May 5.
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Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens
The New York State Thruway has reopened after immense flooding from Storm Ida closed down the busy roadway for hours through the Hudson Valley. As of 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, the Thruway Authority announced that all lanes are now open on I-87 south between exit 14 and exit 12. Two lanes are open northbound - the right lane remains closed at exit 12 due to flooding. Delays exist from ponding water and traffic. The roadway had been closed for hours in Rockland and Westchester County due to heavy flooding. State Police say motorists should use caution.
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Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 Stretch
Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …
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Area Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
A Hudson Valley man who was photographed shirtless during the riots at the United States Capitol is facing charges after being identified through social media, where authorities say he boasted about breaching the building during the deadly pro-Trump riots on Wednesday, Jan. 6. New City resident Christopher M. Kelly was charged this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia with obstruction of congressional proceedings, aiding and abetting, unlawful entry, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. An FBI joint terrorism agent was directed to Kelly’s Facebook page on Saturday, Jan…
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Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through
A new storm system scheduled to sweep through the region could end as snow in some spots. The storm is due to arrive late in the afternoon or early in the evening Friday, Oct. 16 and continue into Saturday, Oct. 17. Snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See the image above.) The temperature will remain well above freezing for areas south of that, with precipitation remaining all rain for the duration of the storm. Even farther north - including the Adirondacks in New York and Green and White mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire - accumulati…
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I-84 Lane Reopens After Disabled Tractor-Trailer Incident
This story has been updated. The left lane on a stretch of I-84 has reopened after a disabled tractor-trailer was removed from the highway. The incident happened in East Fishkill at milepost marker 57, between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 52 (the Taconic State Parkway) just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Traffic was reported to be backed up three to four miles. The tractor-trailer was removed just after 5 p.m. There are residual delays in the area.
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Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 In Orange County
Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…
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New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
This story has been updated. The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”
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New Round Of Taconic Parkway Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled During Roadwork
Motorists are being advised that single lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are expected on the Taconic State Parkway. The southbound closures will be between Rossway/Drake Road and James Baird State Park in LaGrange and Pleasant Valley on Friday, April 12, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inc…
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Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend
There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a near-perfect spring weekend marked by mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. After another pleasant day on Sunday, April 7 with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature in the mid 60s, showers will arrive overnight. Up to a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible by daybreak. The morning commute on Monday, April 8 will be rainy with ponding possible on roadways in the area and another quarter-inch of precipitation expected during the day. Thunderstorms are possible late in the morning and during the afterno…
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Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm
A midweek storm winter storm affecting about 60 percent of the country will sweep through the area, bringing light accumulating snow that will change over to a wintry mix. More than 200 million Americans, including residents in the region, will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the system. After a sunny day on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in which the high temperature will be around the freezing mark, Wednesday, Feb. 20 will be cloudy with a high also around 32 degrees. Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, at about 4 p.m. About one inch of a…
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State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…
Politics
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Hudson Valley: Here's When, Where
As a record number of Americans prepare to travel for the holiday season, more cashless tolls are coming to the New York Thruway in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the toll plazas on I-95 in New Rochelle and I-87 in Spring Valley will soon be outfitted with cashless tolling technology. Motorists will no longer have to wait at the gate to pay or scan their E-Z Pass. Sensors will read the car’s EZ-Pass or a photo will be taken and sent to the driver with a bill for those without the pass. The existing New Rochelle toll plaza will be removed in phas…
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Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…
Police & Fire
New Update: Two-Alarm Fire Damages Pleasant Valley Library, Route 44 Remains Closed
Traffic is being diverted on Route 44 as a two-alarm fire ripped through the Pleasant Valley Free Library on Main Street. The fire, which began around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, is believed to have started in the basement, but the building quickly became engulfed in smoke, with smoke coming out of the top of the building. The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said they have investigators on the scene. The Route 44 closure is between West Road and North Avenue, with traffic backed up to South Avenue at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. For a list of detours, click here. The Library's Board said t…
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Pleasant Valley Library Fire Causes Route 44 Closure
Click here for an updated story: Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Pleasant Valley Library A stretch of Route 44 is closed in Pleasant Valley as a result of a two-alarm fire at the Pleasant Valley Library. The closure is between West Road and North Avenue, with traffic backed up to South Avenue at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Motorists should take the following alternate routes: Westbound Route 44: to South Road to Freedom Road (Route 47) to Overlook Road to De Garmo Road back to Route 44. Eastbound Route 44: to De Garmo Road to Overlook Road to Freedom Rd (Route 47) to South Avenue …
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Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area
A man who climbed a sign on the New York Thruway threatening to jump has been removed and is now in custody. The incident took place around after 3:30 p.m. Monday when the unidentified man climbed the sign along I-87 at Scotland Hill Road in Spring Valley, confirmed the New York State Police. Traffic was shut down in both directions, causing gridlock, as police and first responders worked to remove the man from the sign, police said. He was safely removed from the sign around 4 p.m., police said. Ramapo Police are handling the investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…
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Downed Tree, Wires Lead To Power Outage In Rockland
This story has been updated. A downed tree and power lines have resulted in a power outage in Clarkstown early Tuesday night. The incident occurred in Nanuet near the intersection of New Clarkstown Road and Smith Road. Traffic lights out are causing lengthy delays in the area and 93 customers were without power at 7 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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GWB Lanes About To Close Lanes For 12 Hours Over Weekend
Reroute your trips: Several lanes on the George Washington Bridge are about to close for several hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The following lanes will be closed for construction from 10 p.m. Friday, July 20 through 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21, and 10 p.m. Saturday, July 21 through 10 a.m. Sunday, July 22. Lower level eastbound lanes Two lanes on the bridge’s upper level westbound side Two lanes on the westbound side of the upper level Trans Manhattan Expressway The Palisades Interstate Parkway southbound
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Expect Delays: Week-Long I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled
Overnight lane and exit closures have been announced on I-84 and I-684 in the Hudson Valley as contracting crews perform road resurfacing in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that from 10 p.m. on 5:30 a.m., from Monday, June 18 through Friday, 22 there will be closures on both interstates in the town of Southeast. Motorists are advised that overnight ramp closures have been scheduled as part of the ongoing pavement construction project occurring on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, Putnam County beginning Monday, June 18, through Frida…
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