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Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Capital Region: Troopers Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Capital Region: Troopers
Woman Strikes Overpass, Dies In I-87 Crash In Capital Region: Troopers A New Jersey woman was killed when her vehicle overturned and crashed into an overpass in upstate New York's Capital Region, authorities said. Jennifer Okoro-Ibiam, 42, of Pemberton, died in the Warren County crash in Queensbury, on Monday, Nov. 18, New York State Police said in a news release. Troopers responded to the scene on Interstate 87 North at around 6:20 a.m. Investigators said the vehicle overturned before colliding with the Gurney Lane overpass and going off the highway. Okoro-Ibiam suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was in the v…

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by Chris Spiker
Traffic
New Traffic Pattern Will Be In Place For Months On Busy Roadway In Region New Traffic Pattern Will Be In Place For Months On Busy Roadway In Region
New Traffic Pattern Will Be In Place For Months On Busy Roadway In Region A new traffic pattern will be in place for more than six months on a busy roadway in the region. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists in Northern Westchester County that the new pattern controlled by temporary signals will be on Route 6/202 in Cortlandt. The new pattern is necessary to facilitate an ongoing flood mitigation project at the Annsville Circle, the DOT said. The work on Bear Mountain Bridge Road will be between Roa Hook Road and Bear Mountain Parkway, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 9, through Friday, April 30, to facilitate construction w…

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Commuters should note that a section of I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge painting. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Dutchess County motorists that I-84 between Exit 44 (Route 52) in the Town of Fishkill and Exit 46 (Route 9) in the Town of East Fishkill, Mondays through Saturdays, beginning Monday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Sept. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Man From Region Veers Off Road, Hits Utility Pole, Rolls Vehicle Fatal Crash: Man From Region Veers Off Road, Hits Utility Pole, Rolls Vehicle
Fatal Crash: Man From Region Veers Off Road, Hits Utility Pole, Rolls Vehicle A man from the region was killed in a single-vehicle crash after his SUV veered off the roadway, hit a pole, and rolled over. The incident occurred in Sullivan County at around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, in the Village of Monticello on Route 17B across from the Monticello Raceway. According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Police, witnesses saw an older man driving a 2012 Ford Escape westbound when it suddenly veered across the eastbound lanes.  Johnstone said the vehicle had struck a utility pole and an embankment before rolling over. The driver was extricat…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage
After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage All state agencies in New York will review critical infrastructure and assess the potential for damage following an earthquake and multiple aftershocks.  Gov. Kathy Hochul made that announcement as the US Geological Survey has detected at least 25 aftershocks in Central New Jersey, many of which have been felt in New York and across the region, following the original 4.8 magnitude quake at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. “My top priority is keeping people safe, and I have directed state personnel to take all necessary precautions following yesterday's historic earthquake,” Hochul said. “At…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says
Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says The charter bus company involved in a deadly highway crash in New York that killed two teachers and injured dozens of marching band students is facing the first of likely multiple lawsuits, CNN reports. Lawrence Doreson, the father of an injured 14-year-old Farmingdale High School student, sued Regency Transportation and driver Lisa Schaffer for negligence Thursday, Sept. 28, accusing both of “reckless and careless acts,” according to the outlet. Specifically, the lawsuit claims that Schaffer caused the rollover wreck, which occurred Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-84 in the Orange County town of …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Bus Crash: NY Charter Company Has 'Satisfactory' Safety Record, But It's Not Perfect Bus Crash: NY Charter Company Has 'Satisfactory' Safety Record, But It's Not Perfect
Bus Crash: NY Charter Company Has 'Satisfactory' Safety Record, But It's Not Perfect The New York charter bus company involved in a deadly highway crash that killed two educators and left dozens of high school band students hospitalized holds a “satisfactory” safety rating, though records show nearly two dozen maintenance violations in recent years. A check of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website shows that Regency Charter Buses, based in Suffolk County in Nesconset, was involved in one injury crash in the past two years. Records do not specify who was at fault. The company was given a “satisfactory” safety rating in March 2019, though records …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room' ‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room'
‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room' Work is underway on a massive improvement project at Albany International Airport aimed at providing a better experience for travelers. Gov. Kathy Hochul was at the airport Thursday, Aug. 10, to announce the awarding of $60 million in state funds that will go toward modernizing entranceways, expanding the security area, and adding more seating and concessions areas, among other improvements. The funding comes from the governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, which has awarded nine Upstate airports a total of $230 million to cover needed upgrades. “Ou…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Rail service in the region is disrupted after a freight train derailed, sending several tanker cars off the tracks and shutting down a major highway. The incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County, near Route 5 in Cranesville. At least a half dozen tanker cars came off the tracks, some of them flipping onto their sides, photos shared by the New York State Department of Transportation show. There were no reports of injuries and no hazardous materials were spilled, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she has directed state personnel to provide all necessary …

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84
Ramp Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway, I-84 A handful of ramps on Taconic State Parkway and Interstate 84 will be closed for nearly a month, according to transportation officials. Starting Sunday, July 9, and lasting until Thursday, Aug. 3, the following ramps will be closed on I-84 Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation: East and westbound ramps to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in East Fishkill The following Taconic State Parkway ramps will be closed during the same timeframe: North and southbound ramps to Exit 37 (Interstate 84) in East Fishkill North…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend Lane closures due to construction will be temporarily paused across New York State in the hopes of easing travel over Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be paused to accommodate holiday travel. The construction will be suspended starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and will last through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. "Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and New Yorkers across the state will be hitting the road to enjoy time with friends and family," Governor Hochul said…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Capital Region Fire Chief Killed In Accident Remembered As ‘Kind, Hardworking Family Man' Capital Region Fire Chief Killed In Accident Remembered As ‘Kind, Hardworking Family Man'
Capital Region Fire Chief Killed In Accident Remembered As ‘Kind, Hardworking Family Man' Tributes are pouring in for a beloved fire chief from the region following his untimely death. In Columbia County, North Chatham Fire Department Chief Brent Gawron died Saturday, May 13, at his home in the hamlet of Malden Bridge, according to a GoFundMe campaign created the following day. “Brent passed away last night in a tragic accident at home,” reads the campaign. “This loss is unimaginable for us all but especially for his wife, Erinn and their two daughters, Lucy and Penelope.” The campaign’s creators, Jason and Catherine Squires, did not elaborate on a cause of death. “Brent was …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway Motorists will find a new roundabout in the Hudson Valley that is meant to make traffic flow smoother to and from Route 376. The roundabout, located in Dutchess County, in the town of Wappinger, has been completed as part of a $5.8 million project that modernized the intersection of Route 376 with New Hackensack Road and All Angels Hill Road, according to the state Department of Transportation.  The project, which was completed on budget and six months ahead of schedule, created a one-lane roundabout that eased traffic flow and enhanced safety at a busy intersection used by residents a…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Hudson Valley Man Stabbed To Death By 22-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Stabbed To Death By 22-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Stabbed To Death By 22-Year-Old During Fight, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was stabbed to death during a fight with another person. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Route 17 westbound exit ramp at the intersection with Route 302. According to Wallkill Deputy Chief of Police Antonino Spano, officers responded to the area for a report of a fight in progress. During the course of the investigation, officers located the victim in front of 2580 Route 302, suffering from at least one stab wound to his body. The victim, a 74-year-old, male, identified as Joel A. Lad…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway
Expect Delays: Week-Long Daytime Lane Closures Planned For Stretch Of Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties between Monday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 7, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge maintenance. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines ar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Officials Announce Upcoming Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure Officials Announce Upcoming Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure
Officials Announce Upcoming Taconic State Parkway Ramp Closure State officials announced an upcoming ramp closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The ramp from the southbound parkway in Dutchess County to Exit 37A (I-84 eastbound) in East Fishkill will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials said the ramp will be closed to accommodate guide rail repairs. "Motorists should follow the posted detour utilizing Exit 35 (Miller Hill Road) to the Taconic State Parkway northbound to Exit 37A (Interstate 84 eastbound) as an alternate," the department said.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway
Officials Issue Alert About Planned Ramp Closure On Taconic State Parkway State officials are advising Hudson Valley motorists about an upcoming ramp closure on the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the ramp from the Taconic State Parkway northbound to Exit 28 (Pudding Street) in the town of Putnam Valley will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closure is being implemented to accommodate guide rail repairs, officials said. Motorists should follow the posted detour using the Taconic State Parkway northbound to Exit 31B (State Route 301) westbound to the Taconic State Parkway southbound as an…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties
Lane Reduction Planned For Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester, Putnam Counties A stretch of a busy roadway in the region will be reduced to a single lane in the coming days to facilitate roadway paving. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that motorists in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties should be aware that Route 9D between Manitou Station Road in Philipstown and Route 6 in Cortlandt will be reduced to a single lane with alternating traffic controlled by individuals with flags. The lane reduction will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 16, officials said.

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by Nicole Valinote
Traffic
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on the Taconic State Parkway in the coming days. Road crews in Westchester County will be closing one southbound lane between Exit 11 (State Route 134) and Exit 8 (State Route 100/133) in New Castle, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The lane closures will take place from Monday, Sept. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for spe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway
Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubl…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway State officials issued an alert about planned single-lane closures on the Taconic State Parkway and I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway due to bridge maintenance.  Officials said the lanes will close on weekdays from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations: Eastbound and westbound I-84 between Exit 15 (U.S. Route 6) in Wawayanda and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in the Town o…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Ramp Closure From I-84 To Taconic State Parkway Scheduled Ramp Closure From I-84 To Taconic State Parkway Scheduled
Ramp Closure From I-84 To Taconic State Parkway Scheduled This story has been updated. Officials are advising motorists in the area about a planned ramp closure from I-84 to the Taconic State Parkway. The New York State Department of Transportation said the ramp in Dutchess County from I-84 westbound to Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) northbound in East Fishkill is set to close on Thursday, July 7. Officials said the closure will take place between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for maintenance activities. Motorists can use the Taconic State Parkway southbound and I-84 eastbound to the Taconic State Parkway northbound as an alternate, the department said…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area
Expect Delays: Lane Closure Planned On Stretch Of I-84 Stretch In Area State officials have advised motorists to expect delays due to a planned lane closure on a stretch of I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Motorists in Dutchess County should expect one lane to close along I-84 westbound between Exit 46 (US Route 9) in East Fishkill and Exit 44 (State Route 52) in Fishkill, the New York State Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 14. Officials said the closure will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, to accommodate bridge maintenance. 

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Click here for an updated story: Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says Two pedestrians, including a child, were killed after a vehicle went off the road and crashed onto a bike path in Lake George, according to New York State Police. The crash happened on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at about 3:40 p.m. on Route 9 near the Lake George Expedition Park in the town of Lake George. A preliminary investigation determined that a motorcycle was heading north on Route 9 at a high rate of speed when it went off the east shoulder of the ro…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area
Closure Planned For Busy Roadway In Area The New York State Department of Transportation has advised motorists about a planned road closure on a stretch of State Route 94. The road will be closed in Orange County between Bernadette Way and Pine Crest Road in the Village of Washingtonville beginning Monday, May 23, officials announced on Monday, May 16. Officials said the road is expected to be closed through Thursday, June 23, to facilitate a culvert replacement.  Motorists should follow the detour using State Route 208, Mountain Lodge Road, and Clove Road as an alternate, state officials said.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley
Months-Long Lane Closure Starts On Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley Motorists can expect delays on a busy roadway for several months as contracting crews continue to work on a bridge maintenance project. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that one lane will be closed on US Highway 9 both north and southbound beginning on Tuesday, May 3 in Putnam County. According to the NYSDOT, the closures are scheduled to run through Friday, July 29 between East Mountain Road North and Old Albany Post Road North in the Town of Philipstown. “Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speedin…

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by Zak Failla
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Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions
Expect Delays: Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-684 In Both Directions Motorists are being advised of a new round of roadwork scheduled on I-684. Two lanes are expected to close both northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) in the Town of Bedford and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in the Town of North Salem, on Sunday, May 1, between 6:30 a.m. and noon to facilitate roadway maintenance, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, the DOT said, noting that "Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could res…

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by Daily Voice
News
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684 Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Stretch Of I-684 The New York State Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County due to roadway paving.  Two lanes are expected to close along I-684 northbound between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford, officials said. The closures are set to take place each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 24, through Thursday, May 5, to facilitate roadway paving activities, according to the announcement. 

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by Nicole Valinote