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School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (DEVELOPING) School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
School Bus Collides With Vehicle On I-287 In Westchester (Developing) A school bus collided with another vehicle on a ramp leading to Interstate 287 in Westchester, firefighters said. The crash happened on Friday, Jan. 10 a little after 8 a.m. on the ramp leading to I-287 West from Westchester Avenue in Harrison, according to 511NY.  The West Harrison Fire Department confirmed that the collision involved a school bus and another vehicle. The department declined to release more information at this time.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings
These Are 10 Worst Cities For Traffic In US: Brand-New Rankings Traffic jams continue to plague urban centers across the United States, leading to lost time, increased costs, and frustration for millions of commuters.  The 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard sheds light on the cities most affected, providing valuable insights into the challenges faced by drivers. Here are the 10 cities with the worst traffic, according to INRIX: New York City – The Big Apple leads the nation, with drivers losing countless hours in traffic. Chicago – The Windy City ranks second, with congestion remaining a major issue. Los Angeles – LA’s infamous gridlock earns it…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know
This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive measures.  With no vaccines or specific treatments currently available, vigilance is key to avoiding infection of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is key. HMPV, according to the Cleveland Clinic, usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, a runny nose, or a sore throat.  However, certain groups—young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for severe complications, including lung infe…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Epic Wedding Of Two Co-Stars 'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Epic Wedding Of Two Co-Stars
'School Of Rock' Cast Reunites For Epic Wedding Of Two Co-Stars They're getting the band back together! And this time, it's for love. Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli, both cast members of the ever-popular Jack Black movie "School of Rock" (about a substitute teacher who forms a rock band with his students after being fired from his own band) recently tied the knot at the Park Chateau in East Brunswick, NJ.  The luxurious venue, also famous for hosting Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas’ wedding, served as the perfect backdrop for the couple’s magical day. Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli. caitlinmhale Instagram According to the New York Times…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including 9 Locations In NY Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including 9 Locations In NY
Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including 9 Locations In NY Macy’s, Inc. confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 16 stores across Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy. The closures are among 66 Macy’s locations set to shutter nationwide, a move designed to return the company to "sustainable, profitable sales growth." The stores closing in these states include: Virginia Southpark Mall Pennsylvania Logan Valley Mall Exton Square Mall Wyoming Valley Mall Philadelphia Center City Store in the Wanamaker Building New Jersey Essex Green Shopping Center New York Lake Success Melv…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police
Child Struck By Turning Vehicle, Taken To Hospital In Westchester: Police A child was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Westchester, police said. The incident happened in Yonkers around 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, when the child ran ahead of their guardian while crossing the street at the intersection of North Broadway (Route 9) and Robert Lane and was struck by a vehicle traveling at a low speed, according to Yonkers Police Sgt. Robert Spink. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene following the collision. The child, who showed no visible signs of injury, was transported to a local hospital for a precautionary evaluation, Spink said. …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why
Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why Drivers in Tarrytown can expect lane closures on Route 119 for the rest of January as part of a major sewer main replacement project by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities.  The work, which began this week, involves replacing a three-mile stretch of aging force sewer main pipe from just west of Carrollwood Drive to Elmsford. Frequent breaks in the pipe have caused significant issues for the county's sewer system and local residents, prompting the need for the large-scale project, Tarrytown village officials announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. For the rest of the m…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Anesthesiologist Who Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Victim In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison Anesthesiologist Who Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Victim In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison
Anesthesiologist Who Drugged, Sexually Assaulted Victim In Hudson Valley Gets Years In Prison A former Putnam County anesthesiologist will spend years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing and assaulting a victim, officials announced.  Paul Giacopelli, a Southeast resident and former chief anesthesiologist at Putnam County Hospital, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to four years in state prison, according to the Putnam County District Attorney's Office.  Giacopelli's sentencing follows his guilty plea on Aug. 21, 2024, to charges stemming from an incident in which he used a chemical substance to render his victim unconscious before sexually abusing her. Th…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Longtime Drummer Departs Long Island Emo Rock Band Over Sobriety, Creative Issues Longtime Drummer Departs Long Island Emo Rock Band Over Sobriety, Creative Issues
Longtime Drummer Departs Long Island Emo Rock Band Over Sobriety, Creative Issues The drummer of a well-known emo and pop-punk bank from Long Island said he has left the group, citing sobriety and creative differences. After 25 years of rocking out with Taking Back Sunday, Mark O'Connell announced his departure from the band in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Rockville Centre, New York, native joined the Amityville-based group in 2001 when he replaced Steven DeJoseph, Billboard reported. O'Connell said the decision to leave wasn't easy and "wasn't entirely my own." "Over the past few years, I've focused on my family and personal growth, includin…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Stay Off The Ice: Officials Warn Residents About Unsafe Skating On Westchester Pond Stay Off The Ice: Officials Warn Residents About Unsafe Skating On Westchester Pond
Stay Off The Ice: Officials Warn Residents About Unsafe Skating On Westchester Pond It may look fun and tempting, but parks and recreation officials are urging residents to stay off the ice at a Northern Westchester pond due to unsafe conditions. In a statement posted on social media, Mount Kisco Parks & Recreation explained that the ice on Wallace Pond is only two inches thick. For safety reasons, skating is only allowed once the ice reaches a minimum thickness of seven inches, as the pond supports group skating in a smaller area compared to other lakes and ponds, the department said on Thursday, Jan. 9.  "There are many factors that go into why some ponds/l…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says
Westchester Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says Before a tragic Yorktown hit-and-run crash that claimed her life, Mohegan Lake resident Jenny Proeschel was a talented graphic designer known for her witty work and someone who always helped others, especially animals.  Jenny, age 42, was killed in a crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 3 when she was struck while walking on East Main Street near Mohegan Avenue at approximately 8:06 p.m.  She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said.  Soon after the crash, Cortlandt Manor resident Jake Barak, age 24, was…

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by Ben Crnic