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New Update: Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power In Rockland, Orange Counties (Video)
A strong storm with heavy rain and damaging winds knocked out power and closed roadways throughout the Hudson Valley. The outages in Orange and Rockland counties began following the Wednesday, Feb. 28 deluge and continued into Thursday, Feb. 29 with sporadic outages reported. Orange and Rockland Utilities reported more than 2,000 outages early Thursday morning in both counties with the highest concentration in Orange County. But work was moving quickly with small pockets of outages reported in numbers ranging from 2 in Tuxedo to 520 residences in Middletown still awaiting restoration, the …
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Route 303 To Close In Orangetown For Sewer Main Repairs
Motorists in the region will face another road closure this weekend on a busy roadway due to sewer main repairs. The closure will occur in Rockland County on Route 303 between Route 20 (Orangeburg Road) and Erie Street in Orangetown from Friday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, according to the State Department of Transportation. Motorists should use the posted detour as an alternate to prevent backups. Drivers are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.
Traffic
Route 303 In Orangetown Reopens After Closure Due To Downed Pole
All four lanes of a busy roadway in the region have reopened after a closure due to a downed pole. Route 303 in Rockland is closed late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13 in both directions between Mountain View Avenue in Orangetown) and Spruce Street. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Messy Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 17 Near NY/NJ Border
An overturned tractor-trailer has closed Route 17 near the border of Rockland and Bergen counties Friday morning, Sept. 8. It happened on the southbound side, just north of US 202 in Mahwah, the New Jersey Transportation Department said. Now NJ 17 by Mahwah pic.twitter.com/vI5NTSuMaP — cheskal breuer (@Pcb4363) September 8, 2023 An overturned tractor trailer closed Route 17 in Mahwah Friday morning, Sept. 8.Kristin Weinhofer While it wasn't immediately clear what the trailer was hauling, debris was strewn across the roadway. View this post on Instagram …
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Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs
A large section of Interstate I-87/I-28, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, will be closed in order to make repairs to a bridge overpass that is severely damaged. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes in Rockland County from Exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday, Sept. 9. Authority officials said the closure was necessary to remove a "severely damaged" portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an overheight tractor-trailer on Thursday, Aug. 31. The scene of the i…
Traffic
Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Orangetown
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…
Traffic
Long Stretch Of State Route 9W To Close In Orangetown
Commuters are being warned of an upcoming road closure that will impact a long portion of a busy state route in the Hudson Valley. Both directions of State Route 9W in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street will close on both Saturday, June 17, and Saturday, June 24, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures will last between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both days, officials said. The road closure is to facilitate maintenance activities.
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Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Construction
A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway will be closed for construction over the weekend. Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed in both directions in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street on Saturday, June 10, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., to facilitate maintenance activities, weather permitting, said the State Department of Transporation. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zon…
Weather
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Part Of State Route 119 In Elmsford To Close
Commuters are being warned of an upcoming road closure that will affect a part of a major state route in Westchester. State Route 119 in Elmsford between Vreeland Avenue and Undercliff Avenue is set to be closed beginning on Thursday, April 20, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The road will be closed on the following dates between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.: Thursday, April 20 through Friday, April 21; Sunday, April 23, through Monday, April 24. The closure is to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work if the weather permits.
Traffic
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close For Week In Hudson Valley
A long section of a major US route in Northern Westchester will soon close for a little more than a week, leaving travelers with no option but to take a detour. Beginning on Thursday, March 16, the section of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt will close on weekdays in both directions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure is scheduled on weekdays through Friday, March 24, and is to facilitate tree work. Affected commuters should take the post…
Police & Fire
Road Closure: Busy Rockland Roadway Shut Down Due To Crash
A busy Hudson Valley roadway is closed due to a crash that brought down a utility pole. The crash took place in Rockland County early Monday morning, Feb. 27 when a vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 202 in Ramapo. Ramapo Police said the roadway is closed from Route 306 to Camphill Road. Orange and Rockland Utility are on the scene, Route 202 is expected to be closed for an extended period of time, police said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Hudson Valley
A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it. On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation. The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said. To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…
News
Update: Route 304 Reopens After Fatal Crash In Rockland
This story has been updated. A busy roadway in the region was closed for hours during an investigation following a fatal crash early in the afternoon on Friday, Jan. 20. The first arriving officer at the crash scene in Rockland County found two heavily damaged vehicles, a Hyundai Elantra which was in the middle of Route 304 in New City, and a Toyota Highlander which had traveled into the wooded area adjacent to the northbound lanes of the highway, said Detective Norm Peters, of the Clarkstown Police. The New City Fire Engine Co performed an extrication on the Toyota Hi…
Weather
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY
As a powerful storm prepares to slam New York ahead of the holiday weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency and warning residents to be careful. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Hochul announced her decision to declare a state of emergency in a tweet on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 3:30 p.m., in which she said that it would begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. The storm is expected to start Thursday afternoon and last until Friday evening and will bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall, heavy wind …
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Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch In Orangetown
The state Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions this weekend and in December. The road will be closed between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the town of Orangetown on the following Saturdays, between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting. Saturday, November 19 Saturday, December 3 Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urge…
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Expect Delays: Closures Announced For Stretch Of Route 9W In Orangetown
Officials are alerting Hudson Valley motorists about upcoming road closures on a stretch of State Route 9W. Rockland County motorists should plan for the roadway to close in both directions between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. According to the announcement, the closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, Oct. 22 Saturday, Oct. 29 Saturday, Nov. 5 Saturday, Nov. 12 Officials said the closures will be implemented for roadway repairs. "Motorists should anticipate delays a…
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Road In Region Reopens After Discovery Of Stick Of Dynamite Prompts Closure
This story has been updated. A road in Westchester County where construction workers found what appeared to be an old stick of dynamite has reopened to traffic, officials reported. Police responded to the Mamaroneck Avenue Bridge at Saxon Drive in Mamaroneck at about 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, after construction workers who were doing excavation work located the device, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety announced. Due to an active investigation, motorists are asked to avoid the area around Mamaroneck Ave. and Saxon Dr. in Mamaroneck, near the Harrison border. A …
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Closure Scheduled For Ramp On Palisades Interstate Parkway In Orangetown
State officials issued an alert about a planned ramp closure on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the Hudson Valley. Motorists in Rockland County should expect the northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway ramp to Exit 5N (State Route 303) in Orangetown to close on Thursday, Oct. 6 between 8 p.m. and midnight, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The closure is needed to facilitate guide rail repairs, officials said. State officials said motorists should follow the posted detour as an alternate.
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Ramp Closure Scheduled On I-87 In Hudson Valley, Officials Say
Officials are advising motorists in Westchester County to plan for a ramp closure on I-87. The ramp from I-87 to Exits 8 and 8A (Saw Mill River Parkway) in Elmsford is set to be closed until around Sunday, Nov. 20, the New York State Department of Transportation announced on Monday, Oct. 3. State officials said the closure is needed to facilitate ramp reconstruction. Motorists should follow the posted detour using State Route 119 eastbound to the Saw Mill River Parkway northbound, officials said.
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…
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Officials Announce Upcoming 2-Week Road Closure In Hudson Valley
State officials issued an alert about an upcoming two-week-long road closure in Northern Westchester. Route 128 is set to close between Sands Mill Road and Wampus Lakes Drive in North Castle beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The road closure, which is being implemented to facilitate a culvert replacement, will last through Monday, Oct. 3, officials said. Motorists should follow the posted detour using Route 117, Route 120, and Route 22 as an alternate, according to the announcement.
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Expect Delays: Closures Planned For Stretch Of Road In Hudson Valley
State officials have advised Westchester County motorists to be prepared for delays ahead of a planned road closure. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) to close in both directions between State Route 9D and US Route 9 in Cortlandt from Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 1. The closures are set to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to facilitate maintenance activities, officials said. Officials said motorists should follow a posted detour using US Route 9, State Route 403, and State Route 9D.
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Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area
The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists about a planned road closure on a stretch of State Route 94. The road will be closed in Orange County between Bernadette Way and Pine Crest Road in the Village of Washingtonville beginning Monday, May 23, officials announced on Monday, May 16. Officials said the road is expected to be closed through Thursday, June 23, to facilitate a culvert replacement. Motorists should follow the detour using State Route 208, Mountain Lodge Road, and Clove Road as an alternate, state officials said.
Traffic
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Announced For Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway
A bridge replacement project in Westchester will lead to additional lane closures along the Hutchinson River Parkway for several weeks. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that beginning on Friday, April 15, there will be a new traffic pattern on the parkway that is expected to last a minimum of two weeks to allow crews to continue construction in the area. According to the NYSDOT, the work will result in weekday closures both northbound and southbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway between Mount Vernon and New Rochelle. The NYSDOT said the northbound and so…
News
Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project
Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect delays as work ramps back up on the Saw Mill River Parkway flood mitigation project. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 13, construction crews in Westchester County will begin “daytime pile-driving” on the northbound lanes of the parkway as they look to make the roadway more resistant to flooding following years of issues that led to multiple road closures. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the project includes elevating the new bridges on the parkway to meet 100-year flood projections, while a 1.3-mile stretch of the roadwa…
Traffic
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area
State Police are set to temporarily close a roadway in the Hudson Valley due to an investigation. New York State Police said State Route 9G/Violet Avenue in Dutchess County will close for about two hours on Thursday, Oct. 28, due to an investigation between E/W Dorsey Lane and Cottage Road in Hyde Park. Police said the closure will begin at about 10 a.m. Northbound traffic on State Route 9G will be told to take Fulton Street West towards State Route 9 North, and southbound traffic is set to be diverted to West Dorsey Lane to take State Route 9 South. State Police said …
News
Expect Delays: Route 9W Stretch To Be Closed For Repairs In Orangetown
New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to expect delays ahead of road closures on State Route 9W later this week. The department said Rockland County motorists should expect State Route 9W northbound and southbound to be closed between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the Town of Orangetown on Saturday, Oct. 2. The roadway will be closed for repairs between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. "Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing State Route 59, State Route 303 and State Route 340," the department said.
Police & Fire
Fatal, Multiple-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Busy Area Roadway, Police Say
A busy roadway in the area is closed in both directions due to a multiple-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 21 in Sullivan County on Route 42 in the area of South Fallsburg, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. Currently, Route 42 is closed in both directions between South Fallsburg and Fallsburg. Motorists are asked to seek alternate routes, as the closure will be indefinite. There are reportedly multiple victims and at least one fatality. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Police Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Area
A police officer is being treated at an area hospital after being seriously injured in an unprovoked attack in Westchester County. A Dobbs Ferry officer assigned to assist a Con Edison crew was assaulted around 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, in the area of Keller Lane and Beacon Hill, according to ABC 7. Dobbs Ferry Police did not reveal the severity of the injuries and said it would be releasing more detailed information later. The police department, who said there is no danger to the public, has a suspect in custody, ABC 7 said. Residents should expect road closures in the area during the in…
Police & Fire
School Bus Crashes Into Telephone Pole In Hudson Valley
A school bus with children on board crashed into a telephone pole in Northern Westchester, according to multiple reports. First responders in Northern Westchester were dispatched at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 14, when a bus reportedly struck a pole on Orange Drive near Lake Shore Drive North in Lincolndale, a hamlet in Somers. According to a witness, there were multiple minor injuries reported, and first responders from multiple neighboring towns were called to the scene. At least eight passengers were reportedly on board at the time of the crash, which led to a temporary…
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