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71 Tickets Issued In New Westchester Police Traffic Enforcement Detail 71 Tickets Issued In New Westchester Police Traffic Enforcement Detail
71 Tickets Issued In New Westchester Police Traffic Enforcement Detail New York State Police troopers teamed up with officers from the Yonkers Police Department over the weekend to conduct special enforcement details on area parkways and a major roadway. The law enforcement agencies conducted traffic enforcement details on Central Park Avenue, Sprain Brook Parkway and Cross County Parkway on Saturday “in an effort to combat speeding, aggressive or reckless driving and to enhance the quality of life for residents and other motorists." During the detail, police doled out a total of 71 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations related to speed. Police s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
54 Ticketed In Targeted Distracted Driving Detail In Westchester 54 Ticketed In Targeted Distracted Driving Detail In Westchester
54 Ticketed In Targeted Distracted Driving Detail In Westchester Dozens of motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers on Tuesday during a special distracted driving enforcement operation on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County. State and local law enforcement agencies have been running enforcement details for months, including several for distracted drivers on major county roadways. On Tuesday, troopers dished out a total of 54 tickets during the targeted enforcement period. In January, the Yonkers Police Department busted more than 20 motorists using electronic devices while behind the wheel during their own enforcement detail. Si…

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Traffic
Taconic Parkway Lanes Closures Scheduled Taconic Parkway Lanes Closures Scheduled
Taconic Parkway Lanes Closures Scheduled Motorists planning on traveling on the Taconic State Parkway on  Saturday, Feb. 3 may see delays as crews complete roadwork in Mount Pleasant. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that the southbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway will be closed between Route 117 and the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant for several hours while crews perform maintenance. The lane closures are expected to last from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists can expect delays in the area. There will be signage posted and motorists have been advised to follow the in…

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by Zak Failla