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Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road
Fallen Tree, Broken Utility Poles Close Northern Westchester Road A combination of a fallen tree and two broken utility poles caused a late-night closure on a main road in Northern Westchester.  Because of the fallen tree and broken utility poles, Grand Street (Route 129) in Croton-on-Hudson at Niles Road was closed around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, according to the village's fire department.  The broken utility lines also left many in the area without electricity, village officials said. Residents are asked to use Batten Road as a detour to avoid the closure as Con Edison works to restore service.  This is a developing story. Check b…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
23-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say 23-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say
23-Year-Old Nabbed After Fleeing From Officers In Yorktown, Police Say A 23-year-old took officers on a high-speed chase in Northern Westchester as he attempted to avoid a traffic stop, police said. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15 in Yorktown, an officer on patrol spotted a driver speeding on Underhill Avenue and failing to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Route 129, turning without signaling. According to police, the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop by activating his emergency lights, but the driver failed to comply and continued to speed away west on Route 129, allegedly driving in a reckless manner while repeatedly violati…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Injured In Route 129 Crash Two Injured In Route 129 Crash
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.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle Reported In Northern Westchester Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle Reported In Northern Westchester
Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle Reported In Northern Westchester A serious crash involving a motorcycle was reported late Sunday morning in Yorktown. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Route 129. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Croton Man Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash, Yorktown Police Say Croton Man Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash, Yorktown Police Say
Croton Man Drove Drunk, Left Scene Of Crash, Yorktown Police Say A 38-year-old Northern Westchester man was charged with two DWIs after Yorktown Police say he fled the scene of a car crash on Crow Hill Road near the Mount Kisco border on Monday afternoon. Victor Melchor of Croton was charged with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated with blood-alcohol content of .18 percent or more, both misdemeanors and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, a traffic infraction. Police were able to locate Melchor on Route 129 and found him to be intoxicated and driving without a license. He was arrested at the scene and transport…

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by Sam Barron