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Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Westchester Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Westchester
Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Westchester A 50-year-old man was killed in a crash after his vehicle was struck by a vehicle on a busy Northern Westchester road, police said. The crash happened on Monday, Aug. 12 around 2:40 p.m., when a vehicle hit a motorcycle at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Route 202 in Somers, according to New York State Police.  A preliminary investigation into the crash determined that a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 60-year-old woman from the Putnam County neighborhood of Kent Lakes had been traveling northeast on Route 202 when it tried turning left onto Stoneleigh Avenue.  At this point,…
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Westchester $26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Westchester
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Westchester Work has started on a $26.1 million flood mitigation project in Northern Westchester just east of the Hudson River. The project will elevate the Annsville Circle as well as a half-mile stretch along Route 6/Route 202 in the town of Cortlandt, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, July 15. “Last July, dozens of state roads in the Hudson Valley were affected by one of the most intense and devastating storms in years, causing mass flooding and road closures, and overwhelming communities,” Hochul said. “Resilient infrastructure is necessary to ensure public safety, and this project in Wes…
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Westchester BJ's: Police Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Westchester BJ's: Police
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Westchester BJ's: Police A man faces criminal charges after spitting on a victim in front of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester and hitting his shopping cart with his car, police said. Peekskill resident Robert Casey, age 30, was arrested after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Thursday, Jan. 18 on charges resulting from an incident on Monday, Jan. 8, the department announced.  According to Yorktown Police, on the day of the incident around 10 a.m., officers responded to a verbal argument in front of the BJ's Wholesale Club in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). There, they met with …
Dryer Fire At School In Westchester Prompts Emergency Response Dryer Fire At School In Westchester Prompts Emergency Response
Dryer Fire At School In Westchester Prompts Emergency Response Emergency crews had to race to a school in Northern Westchester after a dryer fire caused a haze of smoke to fill the building.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Aug. 9 just after 9:45 p.m., when members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department were sent to the Lincoln Hall Boys' Haven at 145 Route 202 on reports of smoke in the building.  According to the fire department, arriving crews found a light haze and burning smell inside the school and soon found a contained dryer fire in the building's basement.  A hose line was then quickly used to extinguish the blaze.  …
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Being Caught With Child In Car In Hudson Valley: Police Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Being Caught With Child In Car In Hudson Valley: Police
Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Being Caught With Child In Car In Hudson Valley: Police A Fairfield County drunk driver faces a felony charge after being caught driving on the wrong side of a Hudson Valley road with a 12-year-old boy inside the car, police said.  The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened in Putnam County on Sunday, July 2 around 12:30 a.m., when sheriff's deputies saw a car driving in the wrong lane in Southeast on Danbury Road (Route 202), according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  When authorities pulled the car over, they found that the driver, 35-year-old Segundo Castro Rodriguez of Danbury, Connecticut, was allegedly drunk af…
Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Westchester, Police Say Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Westchester, Police Say
Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Westchester, Police Say A man with a suspended license faces charges after allegedly passing a school bus while it was displaying its stop sign in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, April 18 around 2:30 p.m., when police in Yorktown noticed a vehicle pass a school bus that was displaying a stop sign and flashing red lights on Route 202, according to Yorktown Police.  Officers then pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the driver, 25-year-old New York City resident Jerlin Veras, had a suspended license and was driving an unregistered motor vehicle, police said.&nbs…
Man Charged With Driving Drunk On Road Shoulder In Westchester County: Police Man Charged With Driving Drunk On Road Shoulder In Westchester County: Police
Man Charged With Driving Drunk On Road Shoulder In Westchester County: Police A man is charged with driving while drunk after police said they found him veering into the shoulder of a road in Northern Westchester.  On Wednesday, Nov. 23, around 1 a.m., police observed a vehicle in Yorktown traveling west on Crompond Road (Route 202) going unusually slow and crossing the white fog line into the shoulder, according to Yorktown Police.  Police then pulled the vehicle over and found that the driver, identified as 53-year-old Eugene Burke of Cortlandt Manor, was intoxicated, authorities said.  Burke was then arrested and charged with first-degree driving w…
Part Of Busy Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month Part Of Busy Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month
Part Of Busy Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month A section of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon close for four weeks.  The section of Route 118 in Yorktown between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street will close starting on Monday, Oct. 17, at 12 a.m. and continue to Monday, Nov. 14, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for a culvert replacement if weather permits, officials said.  As a detour, commuters should use Route 202, Saw Mill River Road and State Route 35, and State Route 200.  Officials are warning commuters to drive slowly near the work zone…
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Westchester Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Westchester
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Westchester Police have advised motorists to expect traffic delays in the area of a brand-new Trader Joe's in Northern Westchester County. Trader Joe's opened its new Yorktown location at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. The grocery store is located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202.) On the day of the store's opening, the Yorktown Police Department issued an alert about traffic delays in the area of Route 202/Taconic State Parkway between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Police said local traffic is advised to take alternate routes. Vehicles that are exiting Trader Joe's and Lowe's were advised make a right turn out o…
Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Westchester County Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Westchester County
Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Westchester County Trader Joe's has announced the opening date for its first location in Northern Westchester County. The store is set to open in Yorktown on Thursday, July 21, the company said in an announcement on Thursday, July 14. Before the doors open at 8 a.m., there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The store, located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202), will be the company's 33rd in the state, Trader Joe's said.  The company operates another Westchester County location in Scarsdale. The Trader Joe's in Yorktown will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the company said.
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Westchester Facility State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Westchester Facility
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Westchester Facility State Police are searching for a 16-year-old who is a runaway from a facility providing specialized services for adolescents in Northern Westchester: the Lincoln Hall Boys Haven on Route 202 in Somers. Eric Carillo Lopez was last seen on Monday, July 4 at approximately 3 p.m., wearing a black sweatshirt, and black sweatpants, according to state police.  He is 5-foot-5 and was last seen on Brick Hill Road in Somers. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts of Eric Carillo Lopez is asked to contact the New York State Police at (914) 769-2600.  Share this s…
Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Westchester Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Westchester
Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Westchester A new Trader Joe's will soon open in Northern Westchester. The store, set for a shopping center in Yorktown at 3200 Crompond Road (Route 202), is expected to open sometime early this summer, according to Yorktown Town Supervisor Matthew Slater. Trader Joe’s will be located at the shopping center at 3200 Crompond Road (Route 202). An official opening date has not been announced. "This will be a landmark moment for Yorktown as we welcome a national brand name to our community," Slater said. Earlier report - New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester
Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say
Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver was taken into custody after crashing, completely rolling over his vehicle, and attempting to leave the scene of the crime in the Hudson Valley, police said. In Rockland County, police agencies in the area received a report of a crash in Haverstraw at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1 on Route 202. The vehicle reportedly struck an embankment, rolled over completely, landed on its wheels, then drove off. While investigating, police said a member of the Suffern Police Department spotted the vehicle, which was heavily damaged, with no side-view mirrors and …
Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say
Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say A 22-year-old man was busted with more than two ounces of crystal methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm handgun during a traffic stop. The stop took place in Rockland County in Haverstraw on Route 202 around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 31. The drugs and gun were found during a stop of Ethan Iglesias, age 22, of West Milford, New Jersey, said Chief William Barbera, of the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Iglesias was arrested, processed, and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, April 4, said Barbera.
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Crash Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Crash
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Westchester Crash Police arrested a 44-year-old man after he allegedly crashed his vehicle while intoxicated in Northern Westchester. At about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, police responded to the area of 3303 Crompond Road (Route 202) in Yorktown following a report of a crash, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Investigators found that the Cortlandt Manor man was driving while intoxicated and was reportedly driving without a court-ordered interlock device and while his driving privilege in the state was revoked for aggravated DWI, police said.  Police said the man was arrested and taken to th…
Erratic DWI Driver Busted After Impeding Drivers In Westchester, Police Say Erratic DWI Driver Busted After Impeding Drivers In Westchester, Police Say
Erratic DWI Driver Busted After Impeding Drivers In Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested for alleged drunk driving after police received several calls of an erratic driver. Marco Chacha, age 38, of Croton-on-Hudson, was arrested on Sunday, June 6, after Yorktown Police received a report of an erratic driver on Commerce Street heading westbound on Route 202. Chacha allegedly failed to maintain its lane multiple times and was being driven in a manner that was "impeding other vehicles," Yorktown Police said.  When police stopped Chacha he was found to be intoxicated and arrested, police said. A blood alcohol test taken following his a…
Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer
Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer A car crashed down an embankment after a woman swerved the vehicle to avoid a deer in the Hudson Valley, according to police. The incident happened early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3 in Rockland County on Route 202, just west of Mayer Drive in the Village of Montebello. The vehicle rolled over after going down the embanked, Ramapo Police said. Luckily, this driver was not injured.  The roadway was temporarily closed as the tow truck removed the vehicle, according to police.
State Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester State Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester
State Police Conduct Underage Drinking Detail In Westchester State Police made visits to 20 stores during an underage drinking detail in Westchester. The following establishments which serve alcoholic beverages were visited and all businesses were in compliance refusing to sell alcohol to the underage agent. Somers Wine & Spirits, 325 Route 100 Somers Decicco's, 266 Route 202, Somers Sunoco, Route 100 Somers Val Bens Deli, US 202, Somers Somers Mobil Mart, Route 100 Somers, 7-11, 112 Route 100 Somers, Fifth Division Market and Deli, 786 Route 35, Lewisboro Salem Wine and Liquor, Route 35, Lewisboro Mobil Gas Station, Route 35, Lewisboro Acme, …
Bobo's, Popular Westchester Cafe, Opens Two New Eateries Bobo's, Popular Westchester Cafe, Opens Two New Eateries
Bobo's, Popular Westchester Cafe, Opens Two New Eateries Popular Northern Westchester eatery Bobo’s Cafe has opened two new locations. Serving up simple breakfast and lunch staples, Bobo’s, whose initial location is on Route 202 in Somers, is known for putting modern spins on classic dishes like scrambled egg bowls, sandwiches, salads and more. The new locations are at 1 Station Plaza in Chappaqua and 57 Route 6 in Baldwin Place. Bobo’s low prices also make the eatery a popular option for diners on a budget. The average breakfast sandwich or egg bowl costs just $6, while lunch options are generally around $8. Bobo’s boasts a wide selection of b…
Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area
Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area Police are on the scene of a car vs. bear crash in the area. The crash took place earlier Thursday morning, Sept. 12, in Rockland County when the bear darted in front of the vehicle on Route 202 between Grandview Avenue and Kimmissy Court in Ramapo. After being hit, the bear wandered into the woods, Ramapo Police said.  The sole occupant of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Ramapo Valley Ambulance Corp and Hatzoloh Ambulance were at the scene.  Officers said they will be checking the woods and yards in the area in an attempt to locate the injured bear.&nbs…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser The identity of the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a police cruiser on Route 202 in Garnerville early Saturday morning has been released. The incident occurred just before dawn near the Mobil gas station at 109 W. Ramapo Road and involved a police car from the Haverstraw PD, whose headquarters is located at 101 W. Ramapo Road. The pedestrian, Michael Rizzetta, 69, of Garnerville, was rushed to Nyack Hospital, where he later died. The name of the police officer has not been released, but officials say he is a 16-year member of the department. Haverstraw Police said preliminar…
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops
Eight Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Labor Day Weekend Stops Dozens of area residents were nabbed for driving while intoxicated by state police during the three-day Labor Day weekend.  They include:  Westchester Adam J. Heyd, 37, of Somers. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Michele A. Ridlon, 47, of Dobbs Ferry. She was traveling on Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  Richard B. Clampitt, 55, of Lewisboro. Aggravated DWI. He was found sleeping in his vehicle on I-684 in the town of Bedfor…
Member Of Armed Forces, 28, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Westchester Crash Member Of Armed Forces, 28, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Westchester Crash
Member Of Armed Forces, 28, ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Westchester Crash The name of a 28-year-old man who was killed in a head-on crash on Route 202 on Monday. Private First Class Carl Bradford was the victim of the crash which occurred around 7 a.m. near 3655 Crompond Road in Yorktown, according to Col. Richard Goldenberg of the New York National Guard. Yorktown Police reported that one of the drivers reportedly veered into the wrong lane, leading to the crash. Bradford, of Pennsylvania, was a motor vehicle transport operator in the 719th Transportation Company, currently based at the Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor.  He first joined the armed for…
Man Killed In Westchester Head-On Crash Man Killed In Westchester Head-On Crash
Man Killed In Westchester Head-On Crash A man was killed on Monday morning in a head-on crash on Route 202 in Yorktown. The collision at approximately 7 a.m. left the second driver with non life-threatening injuries, police said. One of the drivers reportedly veered into the wrong lane, leading to the crash. The crash temporarily shut down Route 202 between Garden Lane and Pine Grove Court for several hours.  The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released by police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash
Man, 21, Killed In One-Vehicle Westchester Crash A 21-year-old man was killed after driving into a utility pole in an early morning crash on Route 202 near Yorktown Police Headquarters. Police are investigating the crash that took the life of Yorktown resident Alexander Delic, who was killed in a one-vehicle crash at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Delic was pronounced dead upon the arrival of first responders. The crash is actively being investigated. Visitation for Delic has been scheduled from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Yorktown Funeral Home on East Main Street in Shrub Oak. There will be a mass held at 11 a.m. on We…