Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County
Man Charged In Hit-Run Crash With NY State Police Cruiser On I-84 In Putnam County The driver of a tractor-trailer that struck and damaged a New York State Police cruiser on Interstate 84 before fleeing the scene has been apprehended, authorities said. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, a state trooper on patrol from the East Fishkill barracks was monitoring traffic on a stretch of the roadway in Putnam County in the Town of Kent when the tractor-trailer struck the cruiser and fled the scene. The trooper was transported to Putnam Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released. On Thursday, Aug. 27, state police investigat…
Three Tractor-Trailers, Two DOT Trucks Involved In Chain-Reaction I-84 Pileup Crash Three Tractor-Trailers, Two DOT Trucks Involved In Chain-Reaction I-84 Pileup Crash
Three Tractor-Trailers, Two DOT Trucks Involved In Chain-Reaction I-84 Pileup Crash Three tractor-trailers and two New York State Department of Transportation trucks were involved in a chain-reaction pileup crash on Interstate 84. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25 in Orange County on the stretch of the interstate in the town of Montgomery.  A state police investigation revealed that a tractor-trailer traveling west in the left lane entered a work zone along with two DOT trucks. The DOT vehicles were slowing down in the left lane conducting a lane closure in a construction zone with illuminating arrows, police said.  A tractor-trailer also tra…
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Roadwork with lane closures on Interstate 84 will continue throughout the year,  the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists using the highway in Dutchess and Putnam counties will face single-lane closures for pavement repairs. The repairs will run between Exit 50 in the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County, and Exit 61 in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County, DOT said. The construction will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday, June 22, and run through the year, weather permitting, the department said. Motorists should anticipate delay…
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With Drunk Driving In State Police Stops 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…
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops 13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops
13 Area Residents Charged With Impaired Driving In State Police Stops More than a dozen motorists in the Hudson Valley were arrested for alleged impaired driving, state police said. Local residents charged were:  Orange County On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Greenville (Orange County) arrested Zachary Blair, 61, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on Prospect Street in the city of Middletown when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, May 9, State Police from Montgomery arrested Timothy Freehill, 42, of Middletown, for DWI. He…
Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Shut Down I-84 Stretches Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Shut Down I-84 Stretches
Separate Tractor-Trailer Crashes Shut Down I-84 Stretches Two separate tractor-trailer crashes just an hour apart wreaked havoc with traffic on Interstate 84 amid the heavy rain and dangerous winds during the potent storm. Both crashes happened within miles in Dutchess County. The first took place around 10 a.m., Monday, April 13, when high winds caused a tractor-trailer traveling westbound to rollover near mile marker 42 in Fishkill, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. The driver was not injured, but the roadway was closed for about two hours to allow a damaged guide rail to be repaired and for the vehicle to be towed, state police sai…
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
14 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Fourteen area residents were among nearly two dozen arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley for alleged impaired driving this past weekend. Area residents charged:  Orange County On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Monroe arrested John Willis, 56, of Middletown, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 17 in the town of Monroe when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Jan. 24, State Police from Middletown arrested Joseph Fini Jr, 27, of Goshen…
Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland
Here's Latest As Storm Arrives Bringing Rain To Most Of Region, Wintry Mix Inland Rain has started to move across the area and has transitioned to freezing rain and sleet farther inland even in some spots where the temperature is above the freezing mark as a complex storm has arrived in the region. The wintry mix has been reported after nightfall on Sunday, Dec. 29 mainly north of Interstate 84, especially in areas with high elevations. Freezing rain, sleet and snow will affect Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties into Tuesday, Dec. 31.  Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 for the counties shown in purple in …
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 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…
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area There's a new spot to run on Dunkin' in the area. Chen Management of Wappingers opened its 15th Dunkin Donuts at in Fishkill at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on 18 Westage Drive. The location is across from Walmart/Sam’s Club and near other buildings and hotels at the Westage Business Center. The store's first day of business was Friday, Dec. 20. Dunkin' joins other popular eateries at the center, including Five Guys, Chipotle, Boston Market, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grille and Hudson Buffet. Regal Cinema 10 anchors the development at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84. The new …
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…
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84
Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists of a single-lane closure on Interstate 84. The Department says a single-lane closure is scheduled for Interstate 84 westbound between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 52 B/A (Taconic State Parkway) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill and the Putnam County town of Kent. The closure will begin Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. and continue through Friday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. During these times, motorists should plan accordingly, seek alternate routes w…