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Traffic
Ramp Closure: Traffic Between I-287, Parkway To Be Impacted In Westchester
Traffic between Interstate 287 and a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be impacted by an upcoming ramp closure that will last more than a week. The ramp between I-287 East and the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Elmsford is set to close between Thursday, June 15 at 5 a.m. and Friday, June 23 at 5 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure is to facilitate ramp maintenance, officials said. Commuters are asked to use the posted detour to State Route 119 as an alternate route.
News
New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC
A large expansion of the Metro-North Railroad is planned to make travel between Westchester County and the Big Apple quicker and easier. This is thanks to four new train stations that will be built in the East Bronx that will be connected to the New Haven Line from the New Rochelle Station, allowing commuters from Westchester County to easily commute to these stations, and connect to Penn Station in Manhattan from there, according to Metro-North officials. A groundbreaking for the new stations in the East Bronx was held on Friday, Dec. 9, Metro-North officials said. The e…
Business
Pick Up Only: Starbucks Location For Quick Orders Opens In Westchester County
A newly-opened Starbucks location in Westchester County is perfect for those looking to grab a quick cup of joe. The new coffee shop, located in Yonkers at 16 Nepperhan St. by the Yonkers Metro-North station, is a pickup-only location, streamlined for commuters looking to grab a coffee on their way to work, according to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. "This 'pick-up only' location is perfect for Metro-North commuters to grab a quick cup of fresh coffee and delicious breakfast before or after their ride," Spano said. Visitors of the location are advised to download the Star…
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory: Storm Bringing Snow, Sleet Will Cause Slippery Evening Commute
A winter storm affecting more than 200 million Americans will sweep through the area, bringing accumulating snow and sleet and causing slippery travel conditions. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region from noon Wednesday, Feb. 20 until 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. (See image above.) Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, sometime after 3 p.m. on a cloudy and cold day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 20s. Snow …
Weather
Round Of Snow Could Make For Slippery Morning Commute
Click here for an updated story: Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier A fast-moving, widespread clipper system will bring light accumulating snow to the region that could make for a slippery commute on Thursday morning, Jan. 3. Wednesday, Jan. 2 will be partly sunny with a high in the upper-30s and a wind-chill factor between 30 and 35 degrees. Snow should arrive after 1 a.m. Thursday, with the snow chance continuing until around 8 a.m. Thursday. About a half-inch to up to 1 inch of accumulation is expected, the National Weather Service said …
Traffic
Flooding On Four Westchester Parkways, I-684 Crash Snarl Evening Commute
This story has been updated. The Tuesday evening commute was a crawl for many in the area after a day filled with showers, heavy rain and flooding. Stretches of four of the most traveled parkways in the area were closed late Tuesday afternoon due to flooding and a crash on northbound I-684 blocked two lanes for about an hour. The I-684 crash was northbound at Route 35 (Exit 6) in Katonah with stop-and-go delays to Route 172 (Exit 4) through the late afternoon. The Taconic State Parkway is closed southbound in Mount Pleasant between Commerce Street and Stevens Avenue due to flooding. The …
Traffic
I-684 Crash With Injuries Causes Delays
This story has been updated. A serious crash with multiple injuries caused gridlock on a stretch of I-684 during much of the Tuesday evening commute. The northbound crash occurred at the merger to the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford, with delays to Route 172 (Exit 4).
Traffic
Separate I-684 Crashes Snarl Evening Commute
This story has been updated. Separate crashes caused stop-and-go delays on I-684 during the Tuesday evening commute. A crash reported at 6 p.m. at Route 22 (Exit 3) in Armonk led to stop-and-go traffic back to Route 120 (Exit 2). An earlier crash caused stop-and-go delays on northbound I-684 at the junction of I-84 during part of the commute. The crash, reported at 4:30 p.m. in Brewster, caused gridlock back to Hardscrabble Road. Delays of 20 minutes or more were reported.
Weather
Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Heavy Rain, Chance Of Flooding
There could be some slick conditions during the Friday evening commute with light snow and snow showers now falling in parts of the area.Little or no accumulation is expected. A new storm system will move through the area late Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, but temperatures will be warm enough -- in the upper 40s during the day and lower 40s at night -- to ensure all rain will fall. But there will be lots of it, with up to 1-2 inches possible as the front will bring abundant moisture and waves of low pressure to the area. There is also a limited chance for minor flooding on some …
Weather
Overnight Snow Could Make For Slick Morning Commute
This story has been updated. A changeover of rain to snow overnight could make roads slick during the Friday morning commute. Rain will change to a wintry mix around midnight, followed by snow showers and snow as the overnight low dips to the mid-20s. An inch or less of accumulation is possible. The chance for snow will end around 9 a.m. Friday. Skies will gradually clear with some sun in the afternoon and a high temperature struggling to reach the freezing mark. Saturday will be mostly sunny and continued cold with a high in the upper 20s. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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