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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Swerves Into Oncoming Lane In Yorktown: Police
A 57-year-old Connecticut man faces drunk driving charges after swerving into the oncoming lane on a busy road in Northern Westchester, police announced. Fairfield County resident Dwan Christopher Alexander was arrested on Saturday, March 30 after he was caught driving while intoxicated on Route 118 in Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced on Wednesday, April 3. According to the department, just before 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the area of Route 35 for a reported drunk driver seen swerving in the roadway and entering the opposing lane of traffic several times. …
News
Missing 21-Year-Old Northern Westchester Woman Located
Update: A 21-year-old woman who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. State Police from the Somers barracks issued an alert early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3 regarding the disappearance of Grace Sibilia, who was reported missing by her family. Late Saturday evening, state police issued an update, saying, "Thank you everyone for your assistance, Grace has been located." No further details were released. Original report: A 21-year-old woman has gone missing in Northern Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. State Police from the Somer…
Police & Fire
Missing 21-Year-Old Northern Westchester Woman Located
Update: A 21-year-old woman who went missing in Northern Westchester has been found. State Police from the Somers barracks issued an alert early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3 regarding the disappearance of Grace Sibilia, who was reported missing by her family. Late Saturday evening, state police issued an update, saying, "Thank you everyone for your assistance, Grace has been located." No further details were released. Original report: A 21-year-old woman has gone missing in Northern Westchester and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. State Police from the Somer…
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Causes Closure Of Route 118 Stretch
This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 118 was closed for the tail end of the morning commute following a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle in Northern Westchester. The crash, reported around 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, occurred between Route 35 and Granite Springs Road in Somers.
Traffic
Road Closures Scheduled During Yorktown Holiday Light Parade
Santa Claus is coming to Yorktown this weekend, and he’s bringing a host of road closures for the annual Holiday Lights parade. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble announced that “to provide for the safety of parade participants and spectators,” there will be road closures beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade is scheduled to begin on Front Street, near the Yorktown Highway Department, and will travel west on Underhill Avenue to the intersection with Commerce Street. The parade will continue on Commerce Street to Veterans Road, concluding with ceremonies at the Yorktown Communi…
News
Traffic Alert: Turkey Trot Road Race Will Lead To Road Closures In Yorktown
Yorktown Police are reminding residents of the annual Turkey Trot Road Race, and along with the fun run/walk, road closures. Sponsored by Sen. Terrence Murphy's Office, this year's event will begin on Front Street in front of the Pennysaver building at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 22. The runner's route includes: Front Street to Underhill Avenue, turn left to westbound Underhill Avenue. Underhill Avenue to Route 118, turning left to southbound Route 118. Route 118 to Old Country Way, making a U-Turn on Route 118 then proceeding northbound. Route 118 North to Underhill Avenue. Underhill …
Lifestyle
New Bear Sightings Reported, Including In Yorktown
It started out with a report of a black bear perched in a tree in Yorktown around noontime on Friday. The bear then fled the scene at Hanover Street almost as soon as Daily Voice posted a news alert. A reader then reported seeing it a short time later near Jennifer's Restaurant on Route 118. Then, it was on to Brewster, where the local high school's mascot is, in fact, a Bear, and where a big ol' bruin was captured on camera by Sonia Gelbart in her backyard. Finally, the day wrapped up on the bear watch desk (at least, we think) with word of a sighting in Stormville. There's one caveat th…
Traffic
Route 118 Stretch Now Passable After Downed Pole, Cables
Latest Update Traffic on Route 118 near the Somers/Mahopac border became passable with care early Wednesday evening. Update Traffic on Route 118 near the Somers/Mahopac border is now moving with alternating lanes of traffic being utilized due to a downed pole and wires. Original report A stretch of Route 118 in Northern Westchester is closed near the Somers/Mahopac border late Wednesday afternoon due to a downed pole and power cables. The closure is between Route 202 and Baldwin Place. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Two Injured In Route 129 Crash
This story has been updated. A stretch of Route 129 in Yorktown was closed following a serious two-vehicle crash with injuries that occurred during the Monday morning commute. The crash occurred between Underhill Avenue and Route 118 just before 7:30 p.m. Both drivers were hospitalized. There has been no word on their conditions. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Traffic
Traffic Alert For Yorktown Heights Engine Co. No. 1 FD Parade & Carnival
There will be temporary road closures in Yorktown on Wednesday night, June 20 as officials get set to celebrate the Yorktown Heights Engine Company No. 1 at its annual parade and carnival. Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble issued an alert to residents on Monday warning that beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m., several roads will be closed in the town through the conclusion of the parade’s route. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Moseman Avenue by St. Patrick’s Church, heading to Hanover Road. They will then turn north on Hanover Road to Underhill Avenue, following Underhill Avenue north …
Traffic
Road Closures Announced For Yorktown Memorial Parade
While the nation celebrates service men and women on Memorial Day over the holiday weekend, there will be several road closures in Yorktown for the annual parade. The Yorktown Police Department issued an alert this week advising area residents that beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28, the Yorktown VFW Post 8328 will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade, which will kick off at Yorktown Town Hall. Police said the parade will begin at Town Hall, traveling east on Underhill Avenue, to the intersection of Commerce Street. The parade will then take a turn north on Commerce Street to Vet…
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