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Sprain Brook Parkway

NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says
NY State Trooper Issued Over 30 Fake Tickets While Patrolling, DA Says 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…
Man Wanted For Area Armed Robbery Nabbed After Parkway Chase, Police Say Man Wanted For Area Armed Robbery Nabbed After Parkway Chase, Police Say
Man Wanted For Area 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, …
ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
ID Released For Police Sergeant Killed In Multi-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 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…
Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Highway In Region Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Highway In Region Had Loaded Guns In Car, Police Say
Driver Busted Going Over 100 MPH On Highway In Region 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…
Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Hudson Valley Roadways Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Hudson Valley Roadways
Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Two Major Hudson Valley 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…
Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley
Double-Lane Closures Set For Three Busy Roadways In Hudson Valley 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…
Police Solve Murder Mystery In Hudson Valley, Charge Man, Woman Police Solve Murder Mystery In Hudson Valley, Charge Man, Woman
Police Solve Murder Mystery In Hudson Valley, Charge 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…
Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Region Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Region
Nor'easter: Flash Flooding Leads To Major Road Closures In Region 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…
ID Released For Man Killed In Westchester Crash Involving Rockland Resident ID Released For Man Killed In Westchester Crash Involving Rockland Resident
ID Released For Man Killed In Westchester Crash Involving Rockland Resident 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…
State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Patrols State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat Patrols
State Police Dish Out 49 Tickets In Operation Hard Hat 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…
Orange County Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stop Orange County Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stop
Orange County Resident Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stop Nearly two dozen drivers were allegedly impaired in the Hudson Valley over the weekend when they were busted for driving while intoxicated. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Friday, June 5, State Police from Cortlandt­­ arrested Andrew C. Pesavento, 32, of Cortlandt, NY, for DWAI Drugs. He was traveling on Oregon Road in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of drugs, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 7, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Mark A. M…
Cuomo To The Rescue: Governor Helps Pull Passenger From Vehicle After Crash In NYC Cuomo To The Rescue: Governor Helps Pull Passenger From Vehicle After Crash In NYC
Cuomo To The Rescue: Governor Helps Pull Passenger From Vehicle After Crash In NYC New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not have exactly traded in his business suit for a superhero’s cape but he was caught on camera helping a passenger trapped in an overturned vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. On his way home from a luncheon at the Association for a Better New York at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, the governor and his team helped a man trapped by his seatbelt in a van that was on its side after the crash. Cuomo’s staffers shared a video of the rescue on social media. It shows Cuomo and other responders helping to escort the man out of his company vehicle. …
Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Man, 21, Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
29 Charged With DWI By State Police In Stops Over Thanksgiving Holiday 29 Charged With DWI By State Police In Stops Over Thanksgiving Holiday
29 Charged With DWI By State Police In Stops Over Thanksgiving Holiday Despite being warned of emphasis patrols and special details during the holiday weekend, 29 area residents were among 36 arrested by New York State Police troopers for alleged impaired driving over Thanksgiving. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Thursday, Nov. 28, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Dante J. Garcia, 49, of White Plains, for DWI. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the city of Yonkers, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arr…
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop New York State Police troopers removed 22 allegedly impaired drivers from Hudson Valley roadways during the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 5. Among the area residents charged: Westchester County On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Stormville arrested Connor L. Scally, 25, of Irvington, for DWI. He was traveling on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill, when he was interviewed after running out of gasoline. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Oct. 5, State Police from Brewster arrested Adriana Saire, 29,…
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Orange County Resident Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Eighteen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 25 arrested by New York State Police troopers. Local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Sept. 6, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Miriam Regan, 53, of Mount Pleasant, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant, when she was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 7, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joseph A. Ramos, 35, of Yonkers, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling …
Wallkill Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Wallkill Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop
Wallkill Man Charged With DWI In State Police Stop Nearly two dozen allegedly impaired motorists were removed from the road by New York State Police troopers for alleged drunk driving in the area. Local residents charged include: Dutchess County On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Michael F. Docherty, 53, of Wappinger,, for DWI. He was traveling on Myers Corners Road in Wappinger, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, March 23, State Police troopers from East Fishkill arre…
Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail
Orange County Man Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Detail While the New England Patriots took home the trophy on Saturday night, 31 drivers in the area did not enjoy the Super Bowl weekend, and were taken off the road for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Among the local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Feb. 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Clement C. McCann, 55, of Cortlandt, for DWI with a prior conviction within 10 years, a felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a misdemeanor, and operating without an interlock device, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on Route 9A in Cortlandt, when he was st…
Sign Upgrade Projects Start On I-84 Corridor, Including I-684, I-287 Sign Upgrade Projects Start On I-84 Corridor, Including I-684, I-287
Sign Upgrade Projects Start On I-84 Corridor, Including I-684, I-287 Some major roadways are getting a facelift, as the New York State Department of Transportation kicks off a pair of projects. NYSDOT acting Commissioner Paul Karas announced on Thursday that they’ve begun installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment on area roadways.  The second project includes upgrading existing guide signs on I-84 from the Pennsylvania state line in Orange County to the Connecticut state line in Putnam County. Karas said the ITS equipment is being installed on I-84 from the Pennsylvania State line to the Connecticut State line in Orange, Dutchess and…
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight
Blame It On The Rain, Snow: Cuomo Poses Theory For Upstate Population Flight Snowy winters in Upstate New York is not a new phenomenon.  But Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle blames lousy cold weather -- including excessive snow and rain -- on the loss of nearly 1 million residents in northern NY counties during the past decade, according to multiple news reports. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Cuomo said that upstate population is shrinking because many of those moving out of New York simply want to live in a better climate. Upstate counties have collectively experienced a population drop of nearly 1 million people over the past 10 years, but the governor drew no connection …
Orange County Motorist Blocking Exit Ramp Was Driving Impaired, Police Say Orange County Motorist Blocking Exit Ramp Was Driving Impaired, Police Say
Orange County Motorist Blocking Exit Ramp Was Driving Impaired, Police Say With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic de…
Walden Resident Nabbed For DWI In Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown Walden Resident Nabbed For DWI In Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown
Walden Resident Nabbed For DWI In Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown On the weekend when the Philadelphia Eagles upset the New England Patriots in one of the more thrilling Super Bowls in the event's 52-year history, New York State Police troopers were busy busting motorists in the Hudson Valley for driving while intoxicated during a special STOP-DWI detail. Nearly two dozen drivers were busted by troopers for DWI during Super Bowl weekend, as state police continue their crackdown on impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Among those arrested include: Feb 2: Mahopac resident Shivashankar Prasad, 39, was arrested on I-684 in Harrison following a crash tha…