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Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Hudson Valley Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Hudson Valley
Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Hudson Valley A serious crash involving a deer resulted in both a person being hospitalized and the brief closure of a busy Northern Westchester road.  The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 8:30 p.m., when a car struck a deer on the Croton Point overpass on southbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  One person was then taken to a local hospital by Croton EMS and the Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car.  After the crash, responding crews briefly shut the road down until the vehicle and deer were removed.  Correction: The person invo…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Hudson Valley New update - Well-Known Member Of Community ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Sedan In Yonkers Police are investigating an overnight crash that left a woman dead in Westchester County. It happened around 9 p.m. Sunday, June 9 in Yonkers in the area of 693 North Broadway (Route 9).  A preliminary investigation revealed that a sedan traveling northbound on Route 9 struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian on the sidewalk, killing her, Yonkers Police said.  The vehicle then jumped a retaining wall and struck an occupied home; with the occupants inside suffering minor inju…

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by Joe Lombardi
Events
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Tarrytown Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Tarrytown
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Tarrytown Dog lovers rejoice. The famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is coming to Westchester County in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show announced this month that the 145th annual event will be held at Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, on Route 9 (Broadway) in Tarrytown, on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2021, with live coverage across FOX Sports networks.  Due to the ever-changing government restrictions during the pandemic a move to a springtime, outdoor dog show was necessary to uphold Westminster’s strong commitment to the health and sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane closures on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been announced as crews continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project, outside of short, temporary traffic holds. Crews will also begin mainline improvements near the bridge, requiring multiple overnight lane closures in Tarrytown. The installation of an overhead g…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester
Fallen Trees Force Major Route 9 Closure In Westchester Wind damaged trees falling across Route 9 has necessitated a major north-south road closing late Monday afternoon, Feb. 25. As of just before 4:30 p.m., Route 9 is closed from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery’s main entrance to the Phelps Memorial Hospital entrance. The closing is for an estimated four hours to enable tree crews and local DPW workers to inspect additional trees and to clear the current damage, Briarcliff Manor Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli said. At this point, best north-south route would be Route 9 to Route 117 to either Route 9A and/or Route 448 through Pocantic…

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon
Route 9 Closure After Crash Expected To Last Through Late Afternoon A stretch of Route 9 is closed after an overnight crash in which a vehicle damaged a utility pole on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The closure is near the Irvington-Dobbs Ferry border between Langdon Avene and Ardsley Avenue West. Motorists should follow the posted detours and expect delays. Due to ongoing utility repairs, the closure is expected to last at least until 4 p.m. Tuesday, officials in Irvington said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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News
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says
Here's When Motorists Should Avoid Area During Old TZB Demolition, Thruway Authority Says The New York State Thruway Authority has a simple message for motorists during the controlled demolition period of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. Stay away. The new TZB will be closed for up to an hour during the old bridge's demolition and significant delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area and take alternate routes, the Thruway Authority said. The demolition will now be held on Tuesday, Jan.15 at 10 a.m. It was originally set for Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30 a.m., before being postponed due to windy conditions. State Police will stop New York State Thruway traffic (I-87/I…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB
Date Set For When Explosives Will Be Used To Bring Down Old TZB This story has been updated. Tappan Zee Constructors has announced that they have set a date for the use of demolitions to bring down the old Tappan Zee Bridge that has damaged sections. According to the company project engineers, the decision to use explosives was made after the September discovery that the bridge's east anchor span, which was already out of service, was damaged but stable with certain key components highly stressed. Since that time, the span has been closely monitored, and it has been determined that the original removal plan is no longer the safest method…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Criminal Contempt After Wife Found Dead At Area Motel Man Charged With Criminal Contempt After Wife Found Dead At Area Motel
Man Charged With Criminal Contempt After Wife Found Dead At Area Motel A 50-year-old man who violated a protection order is behind bars after his wife was found dead at an area motel, according to police. The death of 38-year-old Jennifer C. Minihane is being investigated by Hyde Park Police detectives and the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s office. The results of an autopsy are not complete. Hyde Park Police were dispatched to the Roosevelt Inn on Route 9 (Albany Post Road) for a report of a 38-year-old woman who was unconscious and unresponsive.  Patrols arrived and found Jennifer Minihane deceased. She had rented the room with her husband…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls
School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls An alert was sent to parents of students after a man approached two students at a bus stop in the area. According to the alert from the Wappinger Central School District, the incident took place around 7:57 a.m. Friday when the two female Sheafe Road Elementary School students walking to the bus stop noticed a dark gray Subaru Outback parked in a local business, on Route 9 near Wenliss Terrace. As they walked past the vehicle, the occupant asked "if they needed a ride to school?" As soon as the students arrived at school safely, they reported the incident to Sheafe Road Principal …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Crash Causes Gridlock On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge During Evening Commute Crash Causes Gridlock On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge During Evening Commute
Crash Causes Gridlock On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There were hour-long delays on a stretch of I-84 during the Friday evening commute after a serious crash that blocked the left lane for more than an hour. The westbound incident occurred on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, with gridlock to Route 9 (Exit 13). The lane reopened just before 6:30 p.m.

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester
Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester A stretch of Route 6/Route 202 will be closed for several days in Westchester as crews continue maintenance work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 28, the roadway will be closed between Route 9D at the Bear Mountain Bridge and Route 9 (Annsville Circle) in Cortlandt.  The closures are expected to last through Thursday, Aug. 30. During the maintenance activity, there will be posted detours, though motorists can still expect delays.  The detour for eastbound motorists will include travel…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland
Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland This story has been updated. Separate crashes caused gridlock in both directions on I-87 on the new Tappan Zee Bridge and in Rockland County early Saturday evening. A crash with injuries took out the left lane at the start of the new TZB span in Westchester on northbound (Rockland-bound I-87). There were stop-and-go delays to Route 9 before the lane reopened. On southbound on I-87 in Rockland, there was a crash at Exit 13 (Palisades Parkway), causing stop-and-go delays to the Spring Valley Tolls. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash
Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Bear Mountain Parkway has reopened after being closed in both directions Tuesday morning following a serious crash with injuries reported near the Cortlandt/Peekskill border. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. with the hour-long closure between Route 9 and Highland Avenue.

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by Daily Voice
Schools
New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled
New $26M Marist Facility Opening Scheduled Marist College plans to complete a $26 million expansion project at its Steel Plant Studio across Route 9 from its main campus in Poughkeepsie by the fall, according to this report.  Major renovations began last summer at the private college of 6,600 students. The completed building will house Marist’s fashion and arts and digital media programs including gallery spaces. The project will triple existing 12,000-square-feet studio and learning space with the new, two-story, 36,000-square-foot addition.  The design incorporates brick, steel, polished concrete, terrazzo, corrugated metal, til…

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