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State DOT Employee From Yorktown Accused Of Falsely Claiming Overtime Hours State DOT Employee From Yorktown Accused Of Falsely Claiming Overtime Hours
State DOT Employee From Yorktown Accused Of Falsely Claiming Overtime Hours A 63-year-old New York Department of Transportation employee from Northern Westchester faces charges for allegedly logging over 100 hours of overtime that he did not actually work, police said.  Yorktown resident Raymond Bergin, a Maintenance Supervisor for the NYSDOT, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 26 following a joint investigation conducted by his employers and New York State Police, authorities announced on Thursday, Sept. 5.  According to State Police, Bergin was found to have falsely claimed more than 180 hours of overtime he did not work.  After his arrest, he was charg…

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by Ben Crnic
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Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers
Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers Ahead of an upcoming storm system expected to last several nights, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents across the state to prepare for snow, heavy rains, power outages, and flooding.  According to the latest predictions, the storm is expected to arrive in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island on Tuesday, April 2, and continue through Thursday night, April 4, bringing poor travel conditions and likely power outages along with it, Hochul announced.  Related Report - Strengthening Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Up To 2 Feet Of Snow In Spo…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles
NY Move Over Law To Expand, Include All Stopped Vehicles In an attempt to make driving safer for all New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded drivers that the Move Over Law would be expanded by the end of March 2024. Starting Wednesday, March 27, New York’s Move Over Law, which was originally adopted to prevent collisions with emergency vehicles, will be expanded to include all vehicles stopped on highways, Hochul announced. “The safety of all New Yorkers is my top priority, especially those pulled over to the side of the road,” she said. Under the expanded version of the law, drivers who see any type of vehicle stopped on either shoulder of a…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Road Closure Alert: Busy Hudson Valley Roadway To Undergo Culvert Replacement Road Closure Alert: Busy Hudson Valley Roadway To Undergo Culvert Replacement
Road Closure Alert: Busy Hudson Valley Roadway To Undergo Culvert Replacement Motorists will want to make note that a busy Hudson Valley roadway will be closed for more than a month for construction upgrades. Route 208 in Orange County in the town of Hamptonburgh will be closed between Forrester Road and Station Road from Monday, July 10 through Sunday, Aug. 20 for culvert replacement, according to the state Department of Transportation. Drivers should follow the posted detour using Route 207 and Maybrook Road as an alternate. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.  

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Crash With Critical Injuries Closes Major Hudson Valley Roadway Crash With Critical Injuries Closes Major Hudson Valley Roadway
Crash With Critical Injuries Closes Major Hudson Valley Roadway A reported crash with critical injuries has closed a major Hudson Valley roadway in both directions. Route 55 is closed between Hoyt Road and the Connecticut state line, said the New York Department of Transportation. The crash occurred in Dutchess County in Wingdale, a hamlet of Dover early Monday, June 26.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester
Lane Closures To Last Months On Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester Commuters who regularly travel on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon have to endure lane closures for several months.  Beginning on Monday, Feb. 27 at midnight, one lane in both directions of Route 9A in Mount Pleasant between Beverly Road and Old Saw Mill River Road will close, according to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation.  Drivers will have to deal with the closures until Sunday, June 18, officials said.  The lane closures are to allow for construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester
Long Section Of Busy Roadway To Close In Northern Westchester A long section of a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon close, requiring affected travelers to navigate a detour to get around it.  On Thursday, Feb. 23 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., the eastbound lane of US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will close in Cortlandt between State Route 9D and US Route 9, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for an inspection of a rock wall, officials said.  To get around the closure, affected travelers should take the posted detour consisting of State Route 9D, State Route 4…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester
Lane Closures To Affect I-684 In Northern Westchester A series of planned lane closures will affect traffic on Interstate 684 in the Hudson Valley. The closures will affect I-684 in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, between Exit 8 in North Salem (Hardscrabble Road) and Exit 9 in Brewster (Interstate 84), according to the New York Department of Transportation.  On both Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Thursday, Feb. 23, one northbound lane will close between the two exits from 8 p.m. and midnight, and two northbound lanes will close between midnight and 3 a.m. As for the southbound direction, two lanes will close on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week
Lane Closures: Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester To Be Affected For More Than Week Commuters are being warned that a major state route in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, one lane of State Route 9A in both directions will close between State Route 117 in Mount Pleasant and US Route 9 in Ossining, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Wednesday, Feb. 22, weather permitting. The lane closures are being implemented to allow for roadway work. 

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by Ben Crnic
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'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed
'Safety, Resiliency': $60.5M In Hudson Valley Bridge Upgrade Projects Completed Two major bridge upgrade projects totaling $60.5 million in the Hudson Valley have been successfully completed.  According to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 21, the two upgrade projects include:  A $48 million replacement of a bridge in Mount Vernon that carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River;  A $12.5 million project in Orange County that replaced one bridge and rehabilitated three others in Wawayanda that carry Interstate 84 over the Monhagen Creek and McVeigh Road.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
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Here's Rundown Of 14 Gridlock Alert Days In NYC Through Holiday Season, Starting This Week Here's Rundown Of 14 Gridlock Alert Days In NYC Through Holiday Season, Starting This Week
Here's Rundown Of 14 Gridlock Alert Days In NYC Through Holiday Season, Starting This Week Transportation officials are warning motorists who travel through New York City around the holiday season of several days when traffic will be at its worst.  Known as "Gridlock Alert Days," the New York Department of Transportation designates certain days of the year when traffic is likely to be so busy and congested that many of the city's intersections will be blocked, according to transportation officials.  The fourteen upcoming Gridlock Alert days in 2022 include:  Wednesday, Nov. 16; Thursday, Nov. 17;  Tuesday, Nov. 22; Wednesday, Nov. 23;  Wednesday, Nov. 3…

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by Ben Crnic
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Road Work Ahead: Busy Ramp In Westchester County To Close Road Work Ahead: Busy Ramp In Westchester County To Close
Road Work Ahead: Busy Ramp In Westchester County To Close Commuters will soon have to plan ahead to avoid being impacted by a closed ramp on a busy Westchester County parkway. Starting between 10 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, the ramp from the westbound Cross County Parkway to the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Yonkers will close, according to New York Department of Transportation officials.  The ramp will close to allow for drainage repairs, officials said.  Motorists should use the posted detour to Rumsey Road southbound, then take a u-turn at Spruce Street to Rumsey Road northbound, and…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Closure To Affect Section Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Lane Closure To Affect Section Of Roadway In Northern Westchester
Lane Closure To Affect Section Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Commuters are being warned that an upcoming lane closure is planned for a section of a busy road in Northern Westchester.  On Thursday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 4 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., one lane of US Route 9 northbound will close in Peekskill between Welcher Avenue and Louisa Street, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The lane closure is to allow for construction work on the roadway, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway
New Lane Closure To Affect Busy Westchester County Roadway An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week
Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close For A Week A lane of a busy highway in the region will close for most of the day over the span of a week.  A lane of I-84 eastbound and westbound will close between Exit 52 (Taconic State Parkway) in the Dutchess County town of East Fishkill and Exit 68 (Interstate 684) in the Putnam County town of Southeast beginning on Monday, Oct. 31, and lasting until Friday, Nov. 3, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The lane will close between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day to allow for bridge maintenance, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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by Ben Crnic
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Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week
Lane Of I-84 In Hudson Valley To Close 5 Nights A Week One lane of a busy Hudson Valley highway will close for five nights a week for four weeks to allow for road work.  Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 23, one lane of I-84 westbound and eastbound between Exit 58 (Ludingtonville Road) and the Connecticut state line in the Putnam County town of Kent will close Sunday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow for paving work, the New York Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures will continue Sunday through Thursday nights until Thursday, Nov. 17, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Busy Highway Exit In Westchester Closes For Paving Busy Highway Exit In Westchester Closes For Paving
Busy Highway Exit In Westchester Closes For Paving An exit ramp on a much-used Westchester highway will close soon to allow for roadwork.  The I-287 westbound ramp to Exit 2 ((State Route 9A) in Elmsford will close on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 a.m., and reopen on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 6 a.m., according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure is to allow for roadway paving work to be completed.  Commuters will be able to take a detour using Exit 1 (Route 119) to Route 9A as an alternate route, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
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$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area $23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area A $23.6 million project to replace a bridge in the Hudson Valley is now complete. The State Route 28 bridge in Ulster County over the Esopus Creek in the Hamlet of Mount Tremper has been redesigned, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 3. "As we continue to recover from the pandemic, more and more New Yorkers and tourists are seeking outdoor activities, especially in areas like beautiful Ulster County," Hochul said. "This project maintains uninterrupted access to fishing sites, hiking trails, and other area destinations and is yet another example of pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
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I-684 Reopens After Daylong Closure Following Crash Damaging Overhead Sign I-684 Reopens After Daylong Closure Following Crash Damaging Overhead Sign
I-684 Reopens After Daylong Closure Following Crash Damaging Overhead Sign Update, 8 p.m. The stretch of southbound I-684 that was closed for nearly 15 hours has now reopened. Department of Transportation workers removed the Katonah/Cross River overhead sign severely damaged when a pickup truck crashed into a support structure early Sunday morning. Update, 7 p.m. A stretch of southbound I-684 remains closed as work is being done to remove a sign and its supporting structure following an early morning crash involving a pickup truck. The crane arrived around 4 p.m. Sunday, state police said. There is no estimated time for the work to be completed, police said. T…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure
I-684 Stretch Reopens After Pickup Truck Crash Leads To Daylong Closure Update, 8 p.m. The stretch of southbound I-684 that was closed for nearly 15 hours has now reopened. Department of Transportation workers removed the Katonah/Cross River overhead sign severely damaged when a pickup truck crashed into a support structure early Sunday morning. Update, 7 p.m. A stretch of southbound I-684 remains closed as work is being done to remove a sign and its supporting structure following an early morning crash involving a pickup truck. The crane arrived around 4 p.m. Sunday, state police said. There is no estimated time for the work to be completed, police said. T…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Sign Now Warns Truck Drivers Near King Street Overpass, Hit 14 Times This Year Sign Now Warns Truck Drivers Near King Street Overpass, Hit 14 Times This Year
Sign Now Warns Truck Drivers Near King Street Overpass, Hit 14 Times This Year The state Department of Transportation met its promise to County Executive George Latimer this week to install "more dramatic and eye catching signs to warn truck drivers about the low bridges on the Hutchinson River Parkway," Latimer said on Tuesday, July 31. The state DOT installed temporary signs that warn drivers “TRUCKS MUST EXIT NOW” at both approaches to the King Street Avenue Bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway.  The state also informed Westchester County that permanent highly visible signs are in the works. “I’m pleased by this development, but we still have a lot of …

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by Jon Craig