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Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction
Traffic Alert: Monthslong I-84 Lane Reductions Begin For Construction Motorists in Orange County should plan for lane reductions on I-84 on weeknights and weekends due to construction. The state Department of Transportation announced the highway will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 32 (Route 747) and Exit 39 (Route 9W) in the town of Newburgh, weeknights beginning Monday, April 1, through Thursday, July 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., to accommodate construction work, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan for slowdowns and detours. Drivers are urged to drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speed…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Hudson Valley Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected Traffic Alert: Hudson Valley Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected
Traffic Alert: Hudson Valley Bridge To Be Replaced, Traffic Slowdowns Expected Motorists can expect slowdowns as construction begins on replacing a Hudson Valley bridge. The construction in Dutchess County on Ridge Road in the town of Dover to replace the bridge over the Mill River has begun, said the Dutchess County Department of Public Works. The project is expected to be complete, with the road and bridge open to traffic by the end of 2024. The department said the bridge is being replaced to ensure the safety and stability of the bridge and roadway for motorists. Project work will include replacing the structure with a new, wider bridge that will include three-fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization
Airport In Region Undergoing Upgrades, Modernization Construction has begun on an international airport in the region to modernize and create state-of-the-art gateways. The Sullivan County International Airport in Swan Lake is receiving a facelift and modernizations to increase tourism and fuel economic growth, said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday, March 22. The project, which was awarded $18.5 million from the Governor’s $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, will replace the original 55-year-old terminal with a spacious, new 15,000-square-foot, energy-efficient building that will become both a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast 'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast
'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast If you’re reading this, there’s a possibility that the electricity to power your device came from the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the South Fork Wind project on Thursday, March 14, capping off more than two years of construction that began in February 2022. As of Thursday, all 12 of the project’s offshore wind turbines were up and running roughly 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, delivering power to Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways, the governor’s office said. Earlier Report: 'Momentous St…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Route 6 In Cortlandt To Be Affected Traffic on a busy main route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a closure that will only allow traffic to pass through a single lane controlled by a temporary signal.  Beginning on Friday, July 21 at 3 p.m., Route 6 in Cortlandt at Roa Hook Road will be reduced to a single lane, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  Alternating traffic will be let through the single open lane by a temporary traffic signal, officials said.  Transportation officials did not say how long the lane reduction would last. The closure is to facilitate cons…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns
Lane Closures: I-684 To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Traffic on a highway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a series of scheduled lane closures over the coming days.  The closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 in both the towns of Bedford and North Salem, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will begin in Bedford on both directions of I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, June 5, and continuing to Friday, June 9 to allow for construction work.  The other closure will affect I-684 northbound in…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend Lane closures due to construction will be temporarily paused across New York State in the hopes of easing travel over Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be paused to accommodate holiday travel. The construction will be suspended starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and will last through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. "Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and New Yorkers across the state will be hitting the road to enjoy time with friends and family," Governor Hochul said…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months
Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Hudson Valley To Last Months Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months.  Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Hudson Valley Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Hudson Valley
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Hudson Valley Work has once again resumed at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester after a crane collapse that sent two people to the hospital.  Earlier Report - Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Route 9A In Hawthorne The collapse happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located at 211 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva.  As a result of the incident, two people were injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center. Details regarding their current condition…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Southeast 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
Business
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect
Construction Set To Begin On $4.2B New Terminal At JFK, Here's What Travelers Can Expect Faster TSA lines, touchless technology from check-in to gate, and reduced traffic congestion. Those are just some of the improvements that travelers can expect once a $4.2 billion new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport is completed. Earlier Report: Construction Begins On $9.5 Billion 'New Terminal One' At JFK Airport Construction on the first phase of the 1.2 million-square-foot Terminal 6 is set to begin in early 2023, making room for an additional 10 gates, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, Nov. 17. "JFK International - the nation's door to the world - will soon …

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Highway In Area Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Danbury City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver, Police Say Danbury City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver, Police Say
Danbury City Worker Dragged 40 Feet By Car Of Irate Driver, Police Say A Fairfield County city employee is recovering after being dragged by a car of an irate driver for more than 40 feet down a roadway while performing construction work. The incident took place in Danbury around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26 on King Street. Officers from the Danbury Police Department responded to King Street for a report of a pedestrian hit by a car. Upon arrival, officers located a city of Danbury employee who received minor injuries after allegedly being dragged by a car, the department said.  An investigation revealed that Danbury employees were working in t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
One Lane To Close On Major Parkway In Area One Lane To Close On Major Parkway In Area
One Lane To Close On Major Parkway In Area Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Area Until Further Notice Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Area Until Further Notice
Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Area Until Further Notice A popular playground in Westchester County will soon have limited access due to construction work.  On Monday, Oct. 24, the parking lot for Abendroth Park in Port Chester will begin to be paved, which could limit or completely block access, according to town officials.  Any visitors will have to park on surrounding streets until further notice in order to visit the park, which features a playground, pavilion area, dog park, and athletic field, officials said.  Officials said the paving work should not take long, as the town's Department of Public Works has already prepared t…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Road In Area Reopens After Discovery Of Stick Of Dynamite Prompts Closure Road In Area Reopens After Discovery Of Stick Of Dynamite Prompts Closure
Road In Area 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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by Nicole Valinote
News
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684
Expect Delays: 2 Lanes To Be Closed During Daytime Roadwork On I-684 Motorists should expect delays during daytime double-lane closures on a busy stretch of I-684. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect two lanes to close along the roadway southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 2 (Route 120) in the Town of New Castle, on Monday, Aug. 22, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., :to facilitate construction activities, weather permitting." Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  "Convictions of two or more speeding v…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Expect Delays: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days Expect Delays: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days
Expect Delays: Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed For Days An alert has been issued by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) advising that a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway will be closed for days. Over the weekend, the southbound lanes of the parkway will be closed between Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in the City of New Rochelle and Exit 6 (East Lincoln Ave) in the City of Mount Vernon/Village of Pelham. The closure is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 20, and last through 5 a.m. on Monday, May 23, weather permitting. During the closure, motorists have been advised to utilize the signed detours for the Cross…

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by Zak Failla
News
Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 In Putnam County Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 In Putnam County
Weeks-Long Lane Closure Scheduled During Roadwork On I-84 In Putnam County The New York State Department of Transportation has issued an alert to motorists about an expected lane closure on I-84 in the Hudson Valley due to construction. One lane of the eastbound highway is expected to close in Putnam County, between the Connecticut state line and Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) in the Town of Kent. Officials said the closures are set to take place Sundays through Thursdays between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 8 through Thursday, June 30, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway
Expect Delays: Officials Announce Upcoming Closures On Stretch Of Saw Mill River Parkway State officials are advising motorists to expect delays as a stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway is set to close nightly in both directions to facilitate construction work. The New York State Department of Transportation made an announcement on Thursday, April 28, that the parkway will be closed between Exit 12 (Farragut Parkway) in Hastings-on-Hudson and Exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) in Dobbs Ferry.  The closures will take place each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, May 2, through Thursday, May 5. Officials said the closures are needed to facilitate work on the Ravens…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
Construction Starts On Hudson Valley School Named For Supreme Court Justice Construction Starts On Hudson Valley School Named For Supreme Court Justice
Construction Starts On Hudson Valley School Named For Supreme Court Justice Officials have broken ground at a new Westchester school named for a groundbreaking Supreme Court justice. In Yonkers, construction has begun on a new school named in honor of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a Bronx native who is the first Latina to sit on the bench. Upwards of 700 pre-K through eighth-grade students are expected to attend the school on McLean Avenue once it is completed, one of three new schools planned for the city in the coming years. A rendering of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in YonkersYonkers Public Schools Construction is expected to be co…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Person Dies After Accident At Area Strip Mall Person Dies After Accident At Area Strip Mall
Person Dies After Accident At Area Strip Mall A 36-year-old construction worker was killed in an industrial accident while working at a strip mall in the aea The incident happened in Orange County around 3:15 p.m., Thursday, March 17 in the  Town of Newburgh. Police responded to 1431 Route 300 at the Marshalls Plaza for a report of a man injured in an industrial accident. When officers arrived on the scene they found Lungo Oleg, of Brooklyn, dead, pinned in a knuckle boom that was being used to offload steel beams from a truck, said Lt. Peter G. Talarico, of the Town of Newburgh Police.  Oleg was operati…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester can expect delays for several days as construction crews conduct work in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that there will be various lane closures on the parkway northbound between exit 12 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale, and exit 14 (State Route 127/North Street) in Harrison beginning on Monday, March 7. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are expected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily through Friday, March 11. During the construction work, motorists have been advised to …

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by Zak Failla
News
Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project Expect Delays: Work To Resume On Saw Mill River Parkway Flood Project
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…

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by Zak Failla
News
Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days
Stretch Of Hutchinson River Parkway To Be Closed Over Parts Of Three Days The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists to expect delays as a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway is set to close for days due to construction. The department said the roadway will be closed in both directions from Exit 4A (I-95 North/New Haven) in the Village of Pelham Manor to Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway/George Washington Bridge) in New Rochelle. The closure is scheduled to take place from about 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, through 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13.  The department said the closure will be implemented due to steel and drainage work for th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New Film Studio To Open In Area New Film Studio To Open In Area
New Film Studio To Open In Area A new film studio is reportedly going to open in the Hudson Valley. The Albany Times Union reported that the studio will be built in Dutchess County at iPark 84 in East Fishkill, and the official announcement will be made on Saturday, July 31. IPark 84 is located at the I-84 Exit 50.  The news outlet said existing parts of iPark will be used for the new studio, and there will also be a custom build that will include brand new sound stages.  The news comes as construction is underway for a $100 million Lionsgate film studio that will open in Yonkers. That project was ann…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester
Fire Breaks Out In Garage Of House Under Construction In Westchester Fire crews from multiple Westchester agencies worked together to extinguish a blaze that broke out in the garage of a home currently under construction. First responders from the Scarsdale, Hartsdale, Greenville, and Fairview Fire Departments were dispatched to a home on Mohican Trail in Scarsdale shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, where there was a report of a working fire. Officials said that at the time the fire broke out, the residence was unoccupied, and the initial investigation determined that the fire broke out in the garage, which was being used as a storage space for t…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…

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by Zak Failla
News
MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester
MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester Work has been completed on a multi-million dollar bridge replacement project in Westchester, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced. This week, the MTA announced the reopening of the 10th Avenue Bridge in downtown Mount Vernon, one of six bridges that span the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven line that the MTA is replacing. The project first began in March 2019 before its completion and reopening on Wednesday, June 2. According to the MTA, the replacement of the bridge was part of a combined $23 million project to replace the 6th Avenue Bridge and 10th Avenue …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Crashes In Construction Zone In Hudson Valley, Police Say Drunk Driver Crashes In Construction Zone In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Drunk Driver Crashes In Construction Zone In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for alleged DWI after crashing into the back of a construction vehicle in a work zone in Westchester.  Fabian Madera, age 43, of Shelton, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, after New York State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Mamaroneck, said Trooper Tara McCormick. A preliminary investigation revealed that Madera was driving a Toyota Camry northbound, approaching a lane closure in a work zone when he rear-ended a construction vehicle blocking the right lane, McCormick said. Madera was found to be intoxicated, she …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed For Roadwork Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed For Roadwork
Saw Mill River Parkway Stretch Will Be Closed For Roadwork Lane closures have been scheduled on two major roadways in Westchester County to facilitate temporary construction work. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be lane closures on the Saw Mill River in Hastings-on-Hudson and Greenburgh, and on Route 119 in Greenburgh this week. Officials said that the closures are scheduled for the erection of a temporary bridge and Route 119 (Tarrytown Road) for pavement repairs. The following closures are scheduled in Westchester: Various lane closures with traffic stoppages in both directions on the Saw Mill River Pa…

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by Zak Failla