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Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (DEVELOPING) Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (DEVELOPING)
Police Activity Prompts Lockout At NY High School (Developing) A Dutchess County high school was placed on lockout Monday afternoon, Sept. 15, due to nearby police activity, officials said. At around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Wappingers Central School District Superintendent Dwight Bonk announced that John Jay High School in East Fishkill went into lockout status after law enforcement notified administrators of an ongoing police matter near Interstate 84.  Bonk said the measure was taken “as a safety precaution.” He added that the safety of students and staff was not impacted. The lockout caused delays in dismissal, and all after-school activities at J…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Threw Cocaine From SUV During Chase On I-84 In NY, Police Say Man Threw Cocaine From SUV During Chase On I-84 In NY, Police Say
Man Threw Cocaine From SUV During Chase On I-84 In NY, Police Say A 57-year-old man is facing felony drug charges after allegedly tossing cocaine from his vehicle during a brief police chase on Interstate 84 in Orange County, police said.  The incident happened around 4:04 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, when troopers tried to stop a 2005 GMC Yukon going east on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, July 22.  Police say the driver, later identified as Robert M. Flynn of Montgomery, did not pull over, leading troopers on a short pursuit that ended on Schutt Road in the town of Wallkill…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (DEVELOPING) Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Reopen After Truck Fire, Fuel Spill On I-84 In NY (Developing) A crash involving an overturned truck and resulting fire caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Putnam on Tuesday morning, July 15. The crash happened east of Exit 61 (Route 311) in Patterson at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to New York State Police and 511NY traffic reports.  One of two eastbound lanes was temporarily blocked in the area, but has since reopened.  According to traffic reports, the incident involved an overturned truck that caught on fire and spilled fuel. Injuries were reported.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  Thi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Lanes Reopen After Fatal Crash On Westbound I-84 In Hudson Valley (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash on Interstate 84 forced a full closure of the westbound lanes in Putnam County for hours on Monday afternoon, June 23, and resulted in a fatality, state police said.   The wreck occurred Monday around mile marker 61.4 near the border of Patterson and Kent, according to New York State Police.  As of 2:20 p.m., all westbound traffic was being diverted off at State Route 311. Drivers in the area were advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes. One person was killed in the crash, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the N…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley
Officer Saves Distressed Person From I-84 Overpass Bridge In Hudson Valley A Dutchess County police officer is being credited with saving a life after responding to a call about a distressed person on a Route 9D overpass over Interstate 84.  The rescue happened on Wednesday night, May 21 at around 11 p.m., when officers rushed to the I-84 overpass at Route 9D in Beacon following a report of a person in distress, Beacon Police said in an announcement on Thursday, May 22.  Upon arrival, the first responding officer spotted the person climbing the fence on the overpass directly above the interstate. The officer quickly intervened, grabbing hold of the perso…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police 2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police
2 Drunk Drivers Caught With Kids In Car In 2 Hudson Valley Incidents On Same Day: Police Two drivers were arrested on felony DWI charges in separate incidents on the same day in Dutchess County after allegedly driving vehicles while drunk with children inside, police said.  Middletown Woman Accused of Drunk Driving With Three Children The first incident happened at 2:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, when troopers responded to a report of a possible disturbance at the Mobil Gas Station on Route 9D in Fishkill, New York State Police announced on Monday, May 19. At the scene, officers encountered 30-year-old Orange County resident Mashiya Townsend of Middletown and a male partner.…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast
Dump Truck Catches On Fire, Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Southeast A dump truck fire on Interstate 84 caused major traffic disruptions in Putnam County on Monday morning, Feb. 3, as multiple fire departments responded to battle the flames.  According to the Carmel Fire Department, emergency dispatchers began receiving reports of the fire at 8:35 a.m. The incident occurred in the westbound lanes under the Interstate 684 bridge in Southeast.  The Brewster Fire Department and New York State Police were the first to be dispatched, with Brewster’s fire chief later requesting mutual aid.  Thankfully, no injuries were reported, though traffic in t…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent
Smouldering Van Impacts Traffic On I-84 In Kent A van blaze slowed traffic on Interstate 84 at the border of Putnam and Dutchess counties, firefighters said. The fire happened on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 12:45 p.m., when a van caught on fire on Interstate 84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Crews were able to put out the blaze after around 30 minutes.  The incident caused traffic delays on the interstate during the response. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent
Blaze Destroys Vehicle In I-84 In Kent A fire completely consumed a vehicle on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The blaze happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 2:15 p.m., when a vehicle caught on fire on I-84 in Kent, according to the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Fire crews rushed to the scene and were able to put the flames out.  No injuries were reported and the incident was safely brought under control, firefighters said.  "Remember to keep an eye on your vehicle’s condition to help prevent incidents like this," the department said in a social media post on Thursday, Jan. 23. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody
Carmel HS Put Into Lockdown During Police Chase: Suspect In Custody A vehicle pursuit that began on Interstate 84 led to a temporary hold-in-place at a Hudson Valley high school as a precautionary measure and also resulted in the arrest of an Orange County man. The incident started around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 when a man was reported to be on the highway on I-84 West near I-684 trying to stop cars. When a Sheriff's Deputy and a New York State Trooper arrived at the location, the man got in a vehicle parked nearby and began driving away, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The man, 34-year-old New Windsor resident Ian Assad …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say
Update: Suspect In Multi-County Chase Hit Cars, Fled Into Yorktown's FDR State Park, Police Say Police have released more details about a Hudson Valley chase that spanned multiple counties, including that the suspect rammed police vehicles, drove through a state park, and narrowly missed pedestrians before being apprehended.  The incident unfolded in Putnam County on Wednesday, Nov. 27, beginning with a reported domestic assault on Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel, according to the Carmel Police Department. Earlier Report - Carmel Assault Suspect Leads Cross-County Pursuit In U-Haul Van, Police Say The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Noel Mendez Jr., of Fairview, New Jersey, …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint, Fleeing Into Hudson Valley: Police Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint, Fleeing Into Hudson Valley: Police
Man Nabbed After Stealing Apple Watch At Knifepoint, Fleeing Into Hudson Valley: Police A 28-year-old man was apprehended on an interstate in the Hudson Valley after stealing a package containing an Apple Watch from a victim at knifepoint in Connecticut, authorities said. The robbery happened in Litchfield County on Monday, Sept. 30, when the suspect followed a victim home in New Milford after they picked up a FedEx package containing an Apple Watch at their parent's residence, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Oct. 4.  The suspect, identified as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania resident Dalin Gonzalez-Marte, then stole the package at knifepoint while trying to…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Driver Flown to Hospital After Truck Rolls Over On I-84 In Hudson Valley Driver Flown to Hospital After Truck Rolls Over On I-84 In Hudson Valley
Driver Flown to Hospital After Truck Rolls Over On I-84 In Hudson Valley An interstate in the Hudson Valley was temporarily closed after a truck overturned, injuring the driver.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, when a truck crashed on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 just east of Route 312 in Brewster, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  As a result of the crash, the driver became trapped inside the truck's twisted structure. Luckily though, arriving fire crews were able to stabilize the vehicle and rescue them using specialized extrication equipment.  The department said the driver was then flown t…

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by Ben Crnic
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Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where
Railroad Crossing On Busy Hudson Valley Road To Close For Several Days: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled roadway in the Hudson Valley will close to traffic for several days as a railroad crossing is replaced.  Beginning on Friday, Aug. 9 at 11:59 p.m., Route 312 in the Putnam County village of Brewster will close at the Dykeman Railroad Crossing next to the intersection with Ice Pond Road, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced on Friday, July 26.  The closure will continue until Monday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., officials added, adding that it will allow crews to replace the railroad crossing.  Motorists in the area can use Intersta…

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by Ben Crnic
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Part Of Busy Putnam County Roadway To Close For Months: Here's Where Part Of Busy Putnam County Roadway To Close For Months: Here's Where
Part Of Busy Putnam County Roadway To Close For Months: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled Hudson Valley road near its intersection with a busy highway will close for several weeks as crews replace a culvert, officials announced.  Beginning on Monday, July 15, part of Route 311 in the Putnam County town of Patterson will close between the Interstate 84 Exit 61 on and off ramps and Ludingtonville Road (Route 43), according to the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. The closure is estimated to last at least eight to 10 weeks if not longer, officials said.  Signs in the area will direct motorists to a detour using Route 52 to and …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Vehicle Hits Tree, Goes Up In Flames On Busy Hudson Valley Highway Fatal Crash: Vehicle Hits Tree, Goes Up In Flames On Busy Hudson Valley Highway
Fatal Crash: Vehicle Hits Tree, Goes Up In Flames On Busy Hudson Valley Highway A person was killed in a fiery crash on a busy Hudson Valley highway, police announced.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Monday, May 6, around 7:15 p.m., when a vehicle traveling on I-84 in Kent left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. After hitting the tree, the vehicle went up in flames, Hicks said. The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash has not been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Caught After Striking Cop Cruiser On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police Wrong-Way Driver Caught After Striking Cop Cruiser On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police
Wrong-Way Driver Caught After Striking Cop Cruiser On I-84 In Hudson Valley: Police A 41-year-old woman was slapped with drunk driving charges after driving the wrong way on I-84 throughout two counties in the Hudson Valley, striking a police cruiser in the process, authorities said. The woman's arrest stemmed from an incident in Putnam County on Saturday, Nov. 11 around 1:45 a.m., when a vehicle was reported to be traveling east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 in Kent.  According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, a sheriff's deputy found the vehicle and attempted to stop it. They were eventually able to get the car to pull over, but not before it struck …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Driving While High, Nearly Hitting Officer In Hudson Valley: Police Man Nabbed For Driving While High, Nearly Hitting Officer In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Nabbed For Driving While High, Nearly Hitting Officer In Hudson Valley: Police A 44-year-old man faces charges after nearly striking an officer's vehicle on a Hudson Valley road while he was high on marijuana, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, Oct. 13 around 5:30 p.m., when a Putnam County Sheriff's Office investigator had been driving eastbound on Route 311 in Kent near the Interstate 84 overpass.  According to the Sheriff's Office, at this time, a vehicle traveling westbound on the road passed another vehicle and nearly struck the investigator's car while doing so. The investigator then pulled the vehicle over and immediately smelle…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Transformer Fire Closes Part Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley: Developing Transformer Fire Closes Part Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley: Developing
Transformer Fire Closes Part Of Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley: Developing A blaze has caused part of a busy Hudson Valley route to close in both directions. In Putnam County, Route 312 in the town of Southeast is closed to traffic in both directions at the intersection with Interstate 84 late Monday morning, Sept. 25, according to reports.  The closure was caused by a transformer fire in the area. More information about the blaze has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Police Say Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 26-year-old man faces charges after allegedly causing a three-car crash while driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley, hospitalizing three people, police said.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, when New York State Police responded to westbound I-84 in Kent east of Ludingtonville Road on a report of a wrong-way driver.  Arriving troopers then found that 26-year-old Edison Magallanes Castro of Chicago, Illinois had been driving a 2013 Volkswagen Passat east in the westbound lanes before hitting both a 2011 Nissan Sent…

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Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84
Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 A handful of ramps on Taconic State Parkway and Interstate 84 will be closed for nearly a month, according to transportation officials. Starting Sunday, July 9, and lasting until Thursday, Aug. 3, the following ramps will be closed on I-84 Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation: East and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in East Fishkill The following Taconic State Parkway ramps will be closed during the same timeframe: North and southbound ramps to Exit 37 (Interstate 84) in East Fishkill North…

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by Sophie Grieser
Weather
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storm activity first began in areas west of the Hudson River in the early afternoon on Friday, July 7. Most of the severe storms from the system are farther inland, especially north of Interstate 84. (A radar image of the region at about 4 p.m. is shown in the image above.) But storm activity is expected to become more widespread late Friday afternoon into the middle of the evening. A widespread, more significant storm is predicted for Sunday, July 9. Between 2 and 3 inches of rainfall is expected wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Hudson Valley Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Hudson Valley
Ramp Closures: I-84, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Hudson Valley A series of ramp closures along Interstate 84 and the Taconic State Parkway will affect traffic for two nights in the Hudson Valley.  The closures, which will occur on both Wednesday, July 5, and Thursday, July 6 between 7 p.m, and 5 a.m., will affect the following ramps in Dutchess County:  The eastbound and westbound ramps from Exit 52 on I-84 to the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 37 on the Taconic State Parkway to Interstate 84 in East Fishkill; The northbound and southbound ramps between Exit 47 on the Taconic State Pa…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Stopped With Spike Strip On Busy Highway In Hudson Valley Drunk Driver Stopped With Spike Strip On Busy Highway In Hudson Valley
Drunk Driver Stopped With Spike Strip On Busy Highway In Hudson Valley After refusing to stop for officers, a Connecticut drunk driver's ride was finally cut short after authorities deployed a spike strip on a busy highway interchange in the Hudson Valley, police said.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, June 16 just after 11:30 p.m., when patrol officers saw a Jeep Commander commit a traffic infraction on Route 52 in Kent, according to Kent Police.  The officers tried pulling the Jeep over, but it refused to stop and started driving erratically in an eastbound direction on Interstate 84.  At this point, the Putnam County Sheriff…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Lane Closure: I-84 In Hudson Valley To Be Affected Lane Closure: I-84 In Hudson Valley To Be Affected
Lane Closure: I-84 In Hudson Valley To Be Affected A lane closure will impact traffic on a busy highway in the Hudson Valley for numerous days, officials are warning.  Beginning on Sunday, May 21, one lane of Interstate 84 eastbound and westbound in Putnam County from Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) in Kent to the Connecticut state line will close, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure will last from Sunday, May 21 through Thursday, May 25 as well as Tuesday, May 30 through Thursday, June 1 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.   The lane closure is to accommodate roadway striping, officials said.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures Scheduled: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closures Scheduled: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closures Scheduled: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected Officials are warning those who travel on Interstate 684 of upcoming lane closures.  The closures will affect I-684 in both Northern Westchester and Putnam County, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Southeast (Interstate 84), according to the New York State Department of Transportation. On both Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, two southbound lanes will close between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., and one southbound lane will close between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.  As for the northbound lanes, two lanes will close on Tuesday, April 4 between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.&nb…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester Commuters who regularly travel on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley will soon face lane closures that will impact traffic.  The closures will affect I-684 in both Northern Westchester and Putnam County, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Southeast (Interstate 84), according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  On both Wednesday, March 15, and Thursday, March 16, two southbound lanes of the highway will close between 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., and one southbound lane will close between 12 a.m. and 3 a.m.  As for the northbound lanes, tw…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast
Potent Storm System Brings Mix Of Heavy Rain, Snow, Strong Winds To Northeast A strong storm system packed with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain is moving from west to east through the region on Saturday morning, March 4. Areas south of the Interstate 84 corridor have seen mainly rain, with flooding in some spots, especially along the coast, where a widespread 1 inch of rainfall has fallen, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts as strong as 66 miles per hour were reported in coastal Connecticut (in Greenwich at 4 a.m. Saturday) and 62 mph on Long Island (in East Hampton just before 5:30 a.m. Saturday). Heavy snow continues to fall across the north…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester A series of planned lane closures will affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley. The closures will affect I-684 in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Brewster (Interstate 84), according to the New York Department of Transportation.  On both Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, one northbound lane will close between the two exits from 8 p.m. and midnight, and two northbound lanes will close between midnight and 3 a.m. As for the southbound direction, two lanes will close on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals As Storm System Moves Through Region New projected snowfall totals have been released as a storm system moves through the Northeast on Sunday, Dec. 11 with up to a half-foot of accumulation possible in some interior areas in New York and Connecticut mainly north of Interstate 84. The latest projected accumulation totals are shown in the first image above from AccuWeather.com with areas in light blue expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall, and 3 to 6 inches forecast for areas in darker blue. Parts of New York State north of I-84 and northern Connecticut could see 4 to 6 inches of snowfall, while areas in northern Connecticut…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed
'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed Two major bridge upgrade projects totaling $60.5 million in the Hudson Valley have been successfully completed.  According to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 21, the two upgrade projects include:  A $48 million replacement of a bridge in Mount Vernon that carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River;  A $12.5 million project in Orange County that replaced one bridge and rehabilitated three others in Wawayanda that carry Interstate 84 over the Monhagen Creek and McVeigh Road.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic