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Wrong-Way Driver Killed By Passing Car In Bear Mountain Parkway Tragedy:
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A wrong-way driver was killed by a passing vehicle when she got out of her car following a head-on crash early Saturday, May 16 on Bear Mountain Parkway in Westchester, police said. Troopers responded to the parkway between Locust Avenue and Arlo Lane at approximately 5 a.m. May 16, where investigators determined Darly G. Bravo Coello, 28, of Yorktown Heights, was driving a Subaru westbound, New York State Police said. The vehicle crossed over the double yellow line and slammed head-on into a Honda driven by 54-year-old Charles D. Mooney of New Windsor at approximately 5 a.m. in Cortlan…
Police & Fire
Police Activity Shuts Route 52 In Fishkill (
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All lanes of Route 52 are closed in both directions in East Fishkill due to police activity, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closure stretches between Stormville Mountain Road and Leetown Road, impacting traffic in both directions. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as authorities respond to the incident. Reports of this being a fatal jumper could not immediately be verified. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for details. No additional details were immediately available.
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Possible Jumper Down On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (
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Reports of a possible jumper prompted a large emergency response on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge late Saturday morning, March 14. New, updated report - Body Recovered After Man Jumps From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (UPDATE) Heavy police activity was reported on Interstate 84 eastbound near the bridge, according to the New York State Department of Transportation traffic site. MidHudson News reported that a person exited their vehicle and jumped from the bridge. The call came in at approximately 11:45 a.m., and dive teams were dispatched to the scene, the outlet reported. Daily Voice has rea…
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Murder Case Collapses: Grand Jury Won't Indict Pickup Driver In Deadly LI Motorcycle Crash
A pickup truck driver accused of murder in a deadly road rage crash on Long Island has been cleared by a grand jury. The panel declined to bring charges against Brian Noll, 65, in the death of Ibis Baez, of the Bronx, on April 25, 2025, in North Hills, according to Newsday. Noll was initially charged with second-degree murder in the case, which involved a collision between his Ford F-250 pickup truck and the 29-year-old Baez’s Kawasaki motorcycle on a Long Island Expressway exit ramp. The deadly incident unfolded around 2:15 p.m., when Baez and Noll, of Allegany County, got into …
Police & Fire
Vehicle Overturns In 2-Car Crash On Newburgh-Beacon Bridge
A late-night crash on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge left one car overturned and another spun into oncoming traffic, fire officials said. The incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, when Middle Hope and Beacon firefighters were dispatched to the bridge's westbound span for a reported two-car accident with a rollover, according to the Middle Hope Fire Department. When Middle Hope crews arrived, they found one vehicle resting on its roof and a second car turned around facing the wrong direction in traffic. Despite the severe damage, all occupants managed to free them…
Police & Fire
Bus Catches Fire With Passengers On Board On Tappan Zee Bridge (
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A Hudson Link bus burst into flames on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, shutting down multiple lanes and causing delays before firefighters brought the blaze under control. The fire began just before 1:40 p.m. as the bus was traveling south across the span. The vehicle, which was carrying four passengers, became fully engulfed, but they and the driver were safely evacuated and transferred to another bus, New York State Police said in an update at around 5 p.m. No injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were involved. Video shared by Monsey Scoop shows the bus eng…
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'I Have A Gun':
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Detective Points Gun At Teens In NY Road Rage Incident, DA Says
An off-duty NYPD detective from Putnam County was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at three teenagers during a road rage incident, prosecutors said. John O’Connell, age 36, of Patterson in Putnam County, was charged with menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The incident happened in Somers on Thursday, Aug. 28, at around 8:30 p.m. Three 16-year-olds from Westchester and Putnam counties were driving east on Rou…
Police & Fire
Box Truck Flips On I-87 In NY, Causes Delays
An overturned box truck caused traffic delays Wednesday morning, July 23 on the New York State Thruway in Orange County. The crash happened at mile marker 49.7 on the northbound lanes of I-87 in Woodbury in the early morning hours on Wednesday, according to the Woodbury Fire Department. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle on their own and suffered only minor injuries. Tow crews responded to upright the truck, and the incident caused residual delays in the area as the scene was cleared.
Police & Fire
Mugshot Shows Driver, 62, Charged After Mowing Down Anti
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Protestors In NJ
A North Bergen woman was arrested after police say she hit several protesters with her vehicle during a public demonstration in Fairview on Saturday, July 12 (scroll for video). The incident happened around midday around 2:!5 p.m., at the intersection of Fairview and Anderson avenues, according to Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci. Demonstrators were crossing the intersection, temporarily holding up traffic, when a confrontation began between one of the participants and a motorist, later identified as Linda Roglen, Bellucci said. One of the demonstrators spat on Roglen — which i…
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Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has canceled his remaining tour dates in 2025 after doctors discovered a serious heart condition during a routine checkup that requires immediate treatment. Mason, age 78, announced the decision on Facebook, pulling the plug on his Traffic Jam West Coast tour. While the news marks an unexpected halt for the English singer-guitarist known for his work with Traffic and a litany of rock legends, his team emphasized the prognosis is optimistic. “I'm heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s doctor’s orders,” Mason said. “I’ll be back, and …
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
Police & Fire
4 Dead In Fiery Crash On Major NY Highway: State Police
Four people are dead following a fiery two-car crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County, state police said. Terrible crash tonight on the Taconic in Westchester County. Waiting confirmation of basic details from NYSP. 📸 CREDIT: Mike Harrington pic.twitter.com/8sJ7imtZVu — Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) May 14, 2025 A Sprinter van traveling south crossed the center median and entered the northbound lanes, where it struck a Honda sedan that was driving in the passing lane at approximately 5 p.m. near milepost 9.2 in New Castle, New York State Police said. The impact caused the …
Business
Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store For Upstate Cult Favorite
A supermarket with tremendous support from fans in upstate New York has finally made it onto Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets officially opened its Lake Grove supermarket at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 101,000-square-foot store is located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza at Lake Grove. This is the first Wegmans location on Long Island, joining 49 other locations across New York. Most are in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, although there are two in New York City and one in Harrison. View this post on Instagram …
Police & Fire
Traffic Alert: Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Closing 3 Lanes Of Route 17 In Orange County
A tractor-trailer hauling an excavator hit an overpass in Orange County and rolled over, blocking three eastbound traffic lanes on Route 17. The incident occurred in Orange County early Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Goshen at Exit 124. Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said there are detours in place. But traffic is backed up. The lanes are expected to be closed for several hours. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
News
Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking 8.7 million travelers to use its airports and crossings during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Monday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 2. Travelers should expect heavy traffic, longer wait times, and parking challenges, the agency announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Approximately 3.2 million passengers are expected to travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International airports—an increase of 2% from last year’s record volume. To accommodat…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
Traffic will likely be slowed at a busy intersection in the Hudson Valley as crews begin road work. The intersection of Seminary Hill Road and Church Street in the Putnam County town of Carmel will be held up by road work that began on Wednesday, July 24, according to the Carmel Highway Department. Highway Department officials advised motorists in the area to "be patient and allow extra time" as the work may hold up traffic. Motorists can also use Willow Road as an alternate route around the work zone.
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view. In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…
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Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…
Police & Fire
Divers Search For Jumper Off Bridge In Hudson Valley
State Police dive teams are in the chilly waters searching for a person who jumped from a Hudson Valley bridge. New, updated story: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper The incident took place in Dutchess County in Rhinebeck around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, when the person jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks with the New York State Police. Currently, divers from the State Police Underwater Recovery Team are searching the area for the person. Hicks said traffic is moving slowly on the bridge and asked that motorists avoid the …
Traffic
Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley
State officials are warning motorists of an upcoming road closure that will affect traffic on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley. Route 9W in Rockland County between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown will close on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., officials said, adding that it will allow for maintenance activities. Motorists are instead asked to use Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340 as a detour. Residents living on the affected stretch of Route 9W will st…
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…
Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours
A busy roadway in the region will be closed for at least 24 more hours after a massive brush fire that drew responders from departments in four counties. In Rockland County, a stretch of Route 9W in Clarkstown will be closed until at least Sunday afternoon, April 16 "due to trees still falling and some rocks," the Clarkstown Police Department said late Saturday morning, April 15. It is closed at the Route 304 interchange in Congers and on the Haverstraw side at Route 9W by the rock cut. Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14, responders rushed to Old Haverstraw Road in Congers fo…
Police & Fire
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass
This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction. The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said. As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…
Weather
Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest
A warm-up in temperatures accompanied by a storm system bringing widespread rain will cause slippery, soggy conditions with low visibility at times on New Year's Eve. The fast-moving rainmaker will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said. (See the first image above.) Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (Click on the second image above.) Sno…
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Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens
The New York State Thruway has reopened after immense flooding from Storm Ida closed down the busy roadway for hours through the Hudson Valley. As of 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, the Thruway Authority announced that all lanes are now open on I-87 south between exit 14 and exit 12. Two lanes are open northbound - the right lane remains closed at exit 12 due to flooding. Delays exist from ponding water and traffic. The roadway had been closed for hours in Rockland and Westchester County due to heavy flooding. State Police say motorists should use caution.
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …
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Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
A Hudson Valley man who was photographed shirtless during the riots at the United States Capitol is facing charges after being identified through social media, where authorities say he boasted about breaching the building during the deadly pro-Trump riots on Wednesday, Jan. 6. New City resident Christopher M. Kelly was charged this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia with obstruction of congressional proceedings, aiding and abetting, unlawful entry, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. An FBI joint terrorism agent was directed to Kelly’s Facebook page on Saturday, Jan…
Weather
Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through
A new storm system scheduled to sweep through the region could end as snow in some spots. The storm is due to arrive late in the afternoon or early in the evening Friday, Oct. 16 and continue into Saturday, Oct. 17. Snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See the image above.) The temperature will remain well above freezing for areas south of that, with precipitation remaining all rain for the duration of the storm. Even farther north - including the Adirondacks in New York and Green and White mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire - accumulati…
Traffic
I-84 Lane Reopens After Disabled Tractor-Trailer Incident
This story has been updated. The left lane on a stretch of I-84 has reopened after a disabled tractor-trailer was removed from the highway. The incident happened in East Fishkill at milepost marker 57, between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 52 (the Taconic State Parkway) just before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Traffic was reported to be backed up three to four miles. The tractor-trailer was removed just after 5 p.m. There are residual delays in the area.
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