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Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester
Trapped Driver Freed From Car After Crash On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester Firefighters had to cut the doors off of a car following a crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester. The crash happened on Saturday, Dec. 21 on the northbound Sprain Book Parkway in the Greenville area of Greenburgh near Jackson Avenue, the Hartsdale Fire Department announced.  Following the collision, firefighters extricated a driver from one of the vehicles, cutting doors off to do so.  More information about the crash was not immediately available. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night
Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night Friday night's winter storm on Dec. 20 created hazardous conditions on Westchester County roadways, leading to numerous crashes Saturday morning, Dec. 21.  Slick roads and icy patches caused delays and closures as first responders and DOT crews worked to manage the fallout. As of 9:45 a.m., the New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) reported several significant incidents across the county: Taconic State Parkway (Mount Pleasant): A crash involving property damage occurred on the southbound side, just north of West Stevens Avenue. The right shoulder of two lanes remains blocked …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (Developing) A crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester resulted in injuries and has blocked two lanes of travel.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 2:20 p.m. on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale just south of Dobbs Ferry Road, according to reports.  The crash has left the right and center lanes blocked, causing traffic delays.  Injuries were also reported, but authorities have not yet released more information about the crash.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester Motorists traveling on I-287 in Westchester County this weekend are being advised to expect delays as state police hold traffic in both directions for critical Con Edison work.  The 20-minute traffic stop will take place on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) in the Town of Greenburgh at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  The brief traffic stoppage will allow Con Edison crews to install a fiber optic cable above the highway between two towers on either side of the expressway. Traffic traveling eastbound will be stoppe…

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by Ben Crnic
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Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Single-, Double-Lane Closes Scheduled For Sprain Brook Parkway Motorists can expect delays on a busy stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester during daytime roadwork. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) says there will be single- and double-lane closures in each direction Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Friday, Sept. 27, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. The roadwork will be between I-287 in the village of Elmsford and the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant.

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by Daily Voice
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2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester 2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester
2 Injured In 2-Car Crash On Parkway In Westchester Two people were injured in a collision on a busy parkway in Westchester, including one victim who had to be extricated from their damaged vehicle.  The incident happened on Friday, March 15 at around 2 p.m., when two vehicles collided on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale, according to the Hartsdale Fire Department.  Arriving crews worked to stabilize the two vehicles and extricated one person from a damaged car.  The cause of the crash and the extent of the injuries were not detailed by the department.

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by Ben Crnic
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State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Rye State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Rye
State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Rye A barrage of heavy rain has already caused much flooding in Westchester, resulting in closures on several busy parkways, evacuation warnings, and even state of emergency declarations.  The rain arrived in the region late Thursday night, Sept. 28, and is expected to continue into Friday evening, Sept. 29, bringing as much as three to five inches of rain and flash flooding along with it. Related Story - New Update: Flood Rescue Teams Staged In Westchester Amid Heavy Rain, Hochul Says The weather event prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley, …

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by Ben Crnic
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Crews Cut Off Door To Free Crash Victim Near Parkway In Westchester Crews Cut Off Door To Free Crash Victim Near Parkway In Westchester
Crews Cut Off Door To Free Crash Victim Near Parkway In Westchester A driver had to be freed from their vehicle following a crash near a parkway in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 20 around 6 a.m., when emergency crews in Valhalla responded to a crash on Grasslands Road near the Sprain Brook Parkway off-ramp.  According to the Valhalla Fire Department, arriving crews found that the vehicle's driver was stuck inside and needed to be extricated.  The vehicle's doors and center post were then cut off to free the occupant, who was then transferred to EMS personnel, fire officials said.  The Valhalla Fi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closure: Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected A scheduled lane closure will soon affect a busy parkway in Westchester to make way for road work.  The closure, which will occur on Thursday, July 27, will affect one lane of the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway between Route 119 and Route 110C in Greenburgh, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The lane closure will last between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Father, Kids Rescued From Flooded Parkway In Westchester New Update: Father, Kids Rescued From Flooded Parkway In Westchester
New Update: Father, Kids Rescued From Flooded Parkway In Westchester This story has been updated.  Busy parkways in Northern Westchester are being affected by road closures caused by severe storm activity, which also caused a father and his two children to become swept up in floodwaters.  Portions of both the Taconic State Parkway and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant are now closed as a storm system sweeps through, state police announced on Tuesday, July 18 around 1 p.m.  The portions of roadway affected are:  The northbound and southbound lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway at Hospital Road. All traffic is now being diverted on Hospi…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Traffic On Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected Lane Closures: Traffic On Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected
Lane Closures: Traffic On Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected A series of lane closures over several days will interrupt traffic on a busy parkway in Northern Westchester.  The Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant between State Route 100 (Bradhurst Avenue) and Hospital Road will be affected by both single and double lane closures along both directions, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will begin on Tuesday, May 30, and last until Friday, June 2 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.  They will facilitate construction work on the parkway. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Torrential Downpours Cause Closures On Busy Roads, Parkways In Westchester Torrential Downpours Cause Closures On Busy Roads, Parkways In Westchester
Torrential Downpours Cause Closures On Busy Roads, Parkways In Westchester Overnight flooding caused by torrential downpours resulted in numerous closures across Westchester, including busy parkways that had to be partially shut down.  Many of the closures happened on Sunday night, April 30 as up to 2 inches of rain fell across Westchester as a result of a potent system that brought torrential rainfall and was accompanied by thunderstorms. The downpour caused many flooding and ponding conditions on roadways, including the Bronx River and Saw Mill River Parkways, which had to be closed in both directions in Yonkers by the New York City line by around 10 p.m. o…

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by Ben Crnic
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Teen, Juvenile Girl Caught After Leading Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Westchester: Police Teen, Juvenile Girl Caught After Leading Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Westchester: Police
Teen, Juvenile Girl Caught After Leading Cops On Chase In Stolen Car In Westchester: Police Both a 19-year-old man and a juvenile girl were arrested after allegedly leading authorities on a lengthy chase throughout numerous busy parkways in Westchester in a stolen vehicle, police said.  The incident began on Wednesday, April 19 around 3:30 a.m., when police were alerted of a stolen Honda Civic with Florida plates, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  Soon, County Police located the vehicle on the Sprain Brook Parkway near the Route 100 exit in Yonkers and tried to pull it over. However, it did not stop and a pursuit began, wi…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY State Trooper Issued More Than 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling Westchester Parkways: DA NY State Trooper Issued More Than 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling Westchester Parkways: DA
NY State Trooper Issued More Than 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling Westchester Parkways: DA A New York State Trooper is charged with issuing more than 30 false tickets while patrolling parkways, officials said.  Westchester County resident Edward Longo, a 34-year-old resident of Yorktown, was charged and arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 31 for allegedly issuing 32 false tickets to people who were never pulled over while patrolling the Sprain Brook and Taconic State Parkways between May 10, 2021, and Oct. 2, 2022, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah.  Longo also allegedly supported depositions containing false statements and information without actuall…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected Multiple Days Lane Closures: Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected Multiple Days
Lane Closures: Parkway In Westchester To Be Affected Multiple Days Traffic on a major parkway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures that will last for multiple days.  Beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 1, two lanes along the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant between State Route 100 and the Taconic State Parkway will close, Department of Transportation officials said.  The lanes will be closed between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 3.  The closure is to facilitate drainage work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Wanted For Hudson Valley Armed Robbery Nabbed After Parkway Chase, Police Say Man Wanted For Hudson Valley Armed Robbery Nabbed After Parkway Chase, Police Say
Man Wanted For Hudson Valley Armed Robbery Nabbed After Parkway Chase, Police Say A man wanted for the alleged armed robbery of a Hudson Valley mini-mart was nabbed by state police following a chase on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The incident started in Rockland County around 9:43 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in Clarkstown. New York State Police were advised to be on the lookout for a vehicle involved in an armed robbery of a mini-mart in Clarkstown, said Trooper Tara McCormick.  Troopers spotted the wanted vehicle, a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, traveling southbound on the Mario Cuomo Bridge and attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver
ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Teen Driver Click here for a new, updated story: New Details Released After Westchester Crash That Killed Sergeant, 53, Due To Retire In Months Police have released the name of a longtime police sergeant killed in a car crash in Westchester County when a 16-year-old with a learner's permit driving a new BMW lost control of the car and slammed into the police vehicle. Yonkers Sgt. Frank Gualdino, age 53, was killed around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, in Yonkers on Tuckahoe Road at the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass. Earlier report: Police Officer Killed In Multi-Vehicle Yonkers Crash Yon…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Westchester Highway Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Westchester Highway Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say
Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Westchester Highway Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say Four men are facing weapons charges after State Police allegedly busted a speeding driver on a Westchester County highway. Troopers first spotted the suspect’s vehicle at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, as it drove through Yonkers on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The BMW 440 was traveling in excess of 100 mph, according to police. Troopers followed the vehicle to Tuckahoe Road and initiated a traffic stop, where they found two loaded handguns in the car, a .380 Ruger LCP and a 9mm Smith & Wesson SD9 VE, police said. The 19-year-old driver, Jalen Irwin, of Valley Stream, was arrested fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways
Lane Closures Scheduled On Pair Of Busy Westchester Roadways State officials announced plans for upcoming lane closures on two busy Westchester County roadways. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists should expect lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Cross County Parkway, beginning Monday, Aug. 29, to facilitate roadway work.  Officials said the closures are scheduled to will take place at the following locations: Single- and double-lane closures on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway, between I-287 in Greenburgh and Route 100C in Mount Pleasant, on Monday, Aug. 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway State officials have advised motorists to be prepared for lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Single- and double-lane closures are expected on the southbound parkway between State Route 100B and Jackson Avenue in Elmsford on Wednesday, July 20, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Officials aid the lane closures will be in place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to roadway repairs.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways
Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Westchester Roadways Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect a fresh round of delays on two major roadways in the region due to upcoming scheduled inspections. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued an alert advising of double lane closures along portions of the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684 in Westchester. These are the scheduled closures: Two lanes of I-684 south are expected to close between Exit 2 (State Route 120) in the Town of North Castle and Exit 1 (I-287) in Harrison between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, May 23; Two lanes of the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway are sched…

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by Zak Failla
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Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway
Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Sprain Brook Parkway State officials have announced planned lane closures along a stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway to facilitate roadway striping. The New York State Department of Transportation said the single and double lane closures are set for the northbound parkway between State Route 100C and Hospital Road in Mount Pleasant. The closures are set to take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, officials said. 

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by Nicole Valinote
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Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Westchester Roadways Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Westchester Roadways
Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Westchester Roadways Officials are alerting motorists about expected lane closures along three busy roadways in Westchester County. The New York State Department of Transportation reported that single- and double-lane closures are expected on stretches of the Sprain Brook Parkway, the Taconic State Parkway and I-684 to facilitate sign inspections. Officials said the closures will take place at the following locations: Two lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway southbound are set to close between State Route 100C in Mount Pleasant and I-287 in Greenburgh, on Monday, May 9, between 11 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. Two la…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Police Solve Murder Mystery In Westchester, Leading To Arrests Of Man, Woman Police Solve Murder Mystery In Westchester, Leading To Arrests Of Man, Woman
Police Solve Murder Mystery In Westchester, Leading To Arrests Of Man, Woman Police investigators in Westchester solved a nine-year murder mystery that led to the arrest of two suspects, authorities announced. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to a wooded area between Rossmore Avenue and Midland Avenue next to the Sprain Brook Parkway, where there was a report of a suspicious package. Upon arrival, responding officers found a decomposing human body wrapped in a garbage bag. Original story - Yonkers Body Identified As Missing NYC Woman The initial investigation determined that the woman, later iden…

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by Zak Failla
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Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Westchester Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Westchester
Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Westchester As a powerful Nor'easter blast through the region, two major roadways in the region are closed due to flooding and heavy ponding. The Westchester County Police said the Saw Mill River Parkway is closed northbound at the Taconic Parkway Ramp due to flooding at the Marble Avenue in Pleasantville on Tuesday morning, Oct. 28. Also closed due to flooding, the Taconic Parkway south between Stevens Avenue and Commerce Street backed up to Sprain Brook Parkway, said the New York State Police.  In addition, the ramp from the Taconic Parkway to the Saw Mill Parkway northbound will be closed to t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Killed In Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Westchester ID Released For Man Killed In Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Westchester
ID Released For Man Killed In Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Westchester A man killed in a fatal crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester has been identified by state police. It was one of two crashes that took place around 1 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, in the town of Greenburgh, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The cause of the collisions and the events leading up to the two separate crashes involving three vehicles is still under investigation.  In the first collision, a 2019 Honda Civic driven by Randolph A. Castillo, age 37, of East Boston, Massachusetts, with passenger Brandon J. Glawson, 36, of Dedham, Massachusetts, struck a 2014 Acura MDX driven by Emilio…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fatal Head-On, Wrong-Way Crash Causes Hours-Long Roadway Closure In Westchester Fatal Head-On, Wrong-Way Crash Causes Hours-Long Roadway Closure In Westchester
Fatal Head-On, Wrong-Way Crash Causes Hours-Long Roadway Closure In Westchester One person was killed and several injured during a three-vehicle crash that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Sprain Brook Parkway in Southern Westchester County. The crash, which was originally called in as a person driving in the wrong direction on the parkway in Greenburgh, took place around 1 a.m., Monday, Dec. 28, closing all lanes of the parkway, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said the crash happened between Dobbs Ferry and Secor roads. By 9 a.m., all lanes of the parkway had reopened, but with some lanes moving slowly. Hicks said police are still invest…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving
Busy Westchester Roadway To Be Closed During Milling, Paving Motorists could face delays when road work consisting of milling and paving begins on Dobbs Ferry Road The work, both eastbound and westbound, between Tarrytown Road (Rt. 119) and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh will begin on Sunday, Nov. 15, and run through Saturday, Nov. 21, said Greenburgh Police Lt. Kobie Powell. The work will take place during the overnight hours, Powell said.  If possible motorists would be better served taking alternate routes during the listed time periods.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols
Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Taconic, Sprain Brook Parkway, I-684 Patrols New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out nearly 50 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat” in Westchester and Putnam counties. This week,  troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 49 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on I-684, the Taconic and Sprain Brook Parkways. During the two-day detail, troopers patrolled highway work zones for violations that include speeding, failing to adhere to the "Move Over" law use of a cell phone while d…

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by Zak Failla
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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures on a pair of Westchester County parkways to allow for the erection of a temporary bridge in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that lane closures have been planned on the Saw Mill River and Sprain Brook Parkways next week for bridgework and pavement repairs. These closures have been announced by the NYSDOT: In the villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, single lane closures with 15 minute traffic stoppages are expected along the northbound and southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between Exit 13 …

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by Zak Failla
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Serious Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash Closes Sprain Brook Parkway Serious Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash Closes Sprain Brook Parkway
Serious Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash Closes Sprain Brook Parkway One northbound lane of the Sprain Brook Parkway has reopened following a serious three-vehicle crash. New York State Police said the incident took place around 2 p.m., on Monday, July 13, in Yonkers. According to police, the crash, which reportedly involved a Department of Transportation vehicle, had closed all northbound lanes in the Yonkers region. Traffic is still being diverted to the Cross County Parkway, police said. One person was reportedly killed during the crash, but officials could not confirm. According to police, parts of the roadway are expected to be closed for several hou…

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by Kathy Reakes