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New Update: 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Guardrail In Northern Westchester New Update: 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Guardrail In Northern Westchester
New Update: 1 Killed After Car Crashes Into Guardrail In Northern Westchester One person was killed after a vehicle left the roadway in Northern Westchester County and crashed into a guardrail. It happened around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 in Chappaqua on the southbound Saw Mill Parkway.  The driver, whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road
Fire Leaves Westchester Restaurant 'Significantly Damaged,' Causes Closure On Busy Road A blaze at a Westchester restaurant damaged the building and left part of a busy road closed to traffic.  The fire happened on Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, when a blaze broke out at a building housing the Tarry Tavern at 27 Main St. in Tarrytown, according to village officials.  The blaze was eventually put out with no injuries thanks to the efforts of the Tarrytown Fire Department and several other agencies from the area, officials said. According to the village, the entire building suffered "significant damage" but the blaze was prevented from spreading to surrounding structures.&…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Van With Gas Tanks Inside Goes Up In Flames In Front Of Somers Firehouse Van With Gas Tanks Inside Goes Up In Flames In Front Of Somers Firehouse
Van With Gas Tanks Inside Goes Up In Flames In Front Of Somers Firehouse A van filled with gas tanks caught on fire in front of a Northern Westchester firehouse under renovations.  The blaze began on Wednesday, Oct. 23 just before 6 p.m., when a van containing acetylene gas tanks went up in flames in front of the Somers Fire House at 270 Route 202, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Although the blaze happened in front of a firehouse, the department's fire trucks were actually disbursed to other Somers firehouses because of ongoing renovations at that location.  Because of this, crews raced to the blaze from other Somers fir…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury
Crash Temporarily Closes Road In Brewster, Causes Injury A vehicle was left on its side following a crash in the Hudson Valley that caused an hour-long road closure.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, when vehicles collided on Starr Ridge Road near Danbury Road (Route 202) in Brewster, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  One driver suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash.  According to the department, Starr Ridge Road was closed for around an hour as the crash site was cleared. The cause was not detailed. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley
Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley A serious traffic crash in the Hudson Valley is causing an hours-long road closure. The crash occurred in Rockland County early on Friday, Sept. 13, on Route 45 in Ramapo. According to the Ramapo Police, Orange & Rockland Utilities will close Route 45 at Rensselaer and New Hempstead for the next 8 to 12 hours while working on repairs.  The department is asking drivers to plan an alternative route. There is no word from the police on the status of any injuries.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition
Serious Crash In Patterson Leaves Rider In Critical Condition A person was hospitalized in critical condition following a serious crash in the Hudson Valley that caused an hours-long road closure.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Aug. 30 at around 5 p.m., when a motorcycle crashed on Route 22 near the intersection with Route 311, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  The motorcyclist was later taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, Hicks said.  Route 22 in the crash area was closed until around 8 p.m. on Friday as authorities investigated the incident. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster
Serious Crash Causes Closure On Route 6 In Brewster A section of a busy road in the Hudson Valley was closed for an extended period of time following a serious crash.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, when vehicles collided on Route 6 (Carmel Avenue) in the village of Brewster between North Main Street and Putnam Avenue, according to the Brewster Fire Department.  The crash caused the stretch of Route 6 between North Main Street and Putnam Avenue to close for several hours.  The crash was caused when one of the involved drivers suffered a medical emergency, according to the New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fire Truck Careens Off Hudson Valley Roadway, Driver Admits To Texting: Police Fire Truck Careens Off Hudson Valley Roadway, Driver Admits To Texting: Police
Fire Truck Careens Off Hudson Valley Roadway, Driver Admits To Texting: Police A road in the Hudson Valley was closed for several hours after a fire truck from a Connecticut department crashed while its driver was allegedly texting, authorities said.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, Aug. 14 around 11:45 a.m., when a fire truck from the Candlewood Lake Fire Department in the Fairfield County town of Brookfield went off the roadway on Haviland Hollow Road (Route 68) in Patterson, according to Captain Michael Grossi of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  The driver, who later admitted to texting, had been bringing the truck to a busin…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Drivers should note that a section of a Sullivan County roadway will be closed for a bridge replacement. The replacement will occur in the town of Cochecton on County Road 115—Odell Road. The bridge is located immediately west of the intersection of Fred White Road with County Road 115, said Dan Hurst, spokesman for Sullivan County.  This section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks.  Travelers will be directed on a detour route using Fred White Road and Tyler Road.

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by Kathy Reakes
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
Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway
Drivers Hospitalized After 2-Car Crash On Busy Northern Westchester Roadway A busy Northern Westchester roadway was closed for hours as crews responded to a two-car crash that left people hospitalized. The crash happened on Tuesday, July 30 around 3:40 p.m., when two cars collided on Route 100 in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving first responders found two heavily damaged vehicles on the road, including one that had flipped on its side. They then closed the roadway and took the drivers to a nearby hospital.  Route 100 was closed for around two hours following the crash before it was reopened to traffic, the departm…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts
Months-Long Closure Of Roadway In Northern Westchester Starts A months-long closure of a roadway in the region is now underway. The New York State Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling in Northern Westchester County that Illington Road will be closed at the Taconic State Parkway in the Village of Ossining. The DOT said the closure, from Monday, July 29, through Monday, Nov. 18, is to facilitate a bridge rehabilitation project, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour as an alternate. The roadway closure is necessary to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of key bridges in the Hudson Valley. 

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Section Of Busy Route In Northern Westchester To Close For Extended Time: Here's Where Section Of Busy Route In Northern Westchester To Close For Extended Time: Here's Where
Section Of Busy Route In Northern Westchester To Close For Extended Time: Here's Where Part of a well-traveled route in Northern Westchester will soon close to traffic for a month as construction crews replace a blocked culvert.  The stretch of Route 116/121 between Baxter Road and the intersection of Route 121 (Peach Lake Road) and Route 116 (Titicus Road) will be closed for several weeks for culvert replacement by the New York State Department of Transportation. Warren Lucas The work to begin clearing the culvert began on Monday, July 8. However, the closure will not begin until later in the week or the next week depending on the track of Hurricane Beryl, Lucas …

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by Ben Crnic
News
Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.  The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.  Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…

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by Ben Crnic
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Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School
Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School This story has been updated. A crash involving a school bus in Westchester left a kindergarten student and his mother dead.  New, updated report - New Update: IDs Released Of Mother, Child Fatally Struck By School Bus In Mamaroneck The incident happened on Thursday morning, June 20 around 8:30 a.m., when the student and his mother were struck by a vehicle while walking to the Mamaroneck Avenue School on Mamaroneck Avenue, according to the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.  According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, investigators found that a school bus w…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Mail Truck Bursts Into Flames In Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood Mail Truck Bursts Into Flames In Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood
Mail Truck Bursts Into Flames In Residential Hudson Valley Neighborhood A residential road in the Hudson Valley was temporarily closed after a mail truck caught on fire. The incident happened in Putnam County on Friday, June 7 just before 4 p.m., when a US Postal Service delivery truck went up in flames on Fairmont Road in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department.  The roadway was closed for about a half hour as crews worked to extinguish the blaze.  No injuries resulted from the fire, the department said. Firefighters did not detail the cause of the blaze.

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Hudson Valley Road 2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Hudson Valley Road
2-Car Crash Causes Fluid Spill On Busy Hudson Valley Road A two-car crash in the Hudson Valley caused a temporary closure on a busy road to allow crews to clean a fluid spill.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Friday, Feb. 23 just before 8 p.m., when two cars collided on Croton Falls Road in Carmel, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. Luckily, no injuries resulted from the collision, fire officials said. The crash caused the road to close for around 30 minutes to allow crews to clean up vehicle fluids and remove the cars. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Hudson Valley Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Hudson Valley
Woman Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Lane, Striking Car Head-On In Hudson Valley A woman was killed in a head-on collision in the Hudson Valley that also left two young children injured as well, police announced.  The crash happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 25 around 6 p.m., when two vehicles collided in the town of Southeast in the area of 477 Tonetta Lake Rd. An arriving deputy found that one of the drivers was in immediate need of medical attention and began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator on her until she was taken to Putnam Hospital Center by Brewster EMS.  After arriving at the hospital, the driver, ident…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure 5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure
5 Hospitalized After Crash That Caused Taconic Parkway Closure Five people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash that caused the closure of a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. It happened in Dutchess County on Friday, Nov. 24 on the northbound side in La Grange. A Columbia County man, age 22, from the city of Hudson, was operating a 2010 Chevy Colorado in the right lane, according to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police.  A 30-year-old Dutchess County man, from the village of Pawling, was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck in the left lane and slowed to make a left-hand turn onto Rossway Road., Hicks said . The Hu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Update: Worker Falls From Scaffolding At Taconic Parkway Bridge In Northern Westchester Update: Worker Falls From Scaffolding At Taconic Parkway Bridge In Northern Westchester
Update: Worker Falls From Scaffolding At Taconic Parkway Bridge In Northern Westchester A construction worker was hospitalized with serious injuries after falling from scaffolding over a bridge located on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 around 2:45 p.m., when first responders were sent to the AmVets bridge on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, where a worker had suffered serious injuries after falling from scaffolding.  Earlier Report - Motorists Asked To Avoid Taconic State Parkway Near Bridge In Yorktown: Police According to the Hartsdale Fire Department, which …

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by Ben Crnic
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Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs
Traffic Alert: Stretch Of NY Thruway, Including Lanes On New TZB, To Close For Repairs A large section of Interstate I-87/I-28,  including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, will be closed in order to make repairs to a bridge overpass that is severely damaged. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that all southbound lanes in Rockland County from Exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will fully shut down to traffic early Saturday, Sept. 9. Authority officials said the closure was necessary to remove a "severely damaged" portion of the South Broadway overpass in South Nyack, which was struck by an overheight tractor-trailer on Thursday, Aug. 31. The scene of the i…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Ramp Closure: Route 9A, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Northern Westchester Ramp Closure: Route 9A, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Northern Westchester
Ramp Closure: Route 9A, Taconic State Parkway To Be Affected In Northern Westchester A ramp in Northern Westchester will soon be impacted by a planned closure.  The ramp between Route 9A/100 to the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant is planned to close on Saturday, Aug. 12, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closure will last between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. and is planned to allow for guide rail repairs.  Commuters should use the posted detours as an alternate route, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
News
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
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Part Of Busy Main Road To Close For More Than Month In Northern Westchester Part Of Busy Main Road To Close For More Than Month In Northern Westchester
Part Of Busy Main Road To Close For More Than Month In Northern Westchester Commuters in Northern Westchester are being warned to take detours to avoid an upcoming road closure that will affect a busy state route for more than a month.  Beginning on Wednesday, July 5 at 10 a.m., State Route 120 (Quaker Road) will close in both directions between Kipp Street and Spring Lane in Chappaqua, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure will last through Friday, Aug. 18, and will allow for a culvert replacement, officials said.  Commuters will be able to follow the posted detour using State Route 133, State Route 117, and King St…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Northern Westchester Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Northern Westchester
Vehicle Crashes Into Woods, Flips On Its Side In Northern Westchester A roadway had to be briefly closed as crews responded to a crash that left a vehicle flipped on its side in the woods in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Saturday, June 10 around 3:15 p.m. in Somers when first responders were sent to the intersection of Lake Road and Orchard Hill Road for a reported crash, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.  There, crews found the vehicle off the roadway in the woods, where it was flipped on its side.  First responders then evaluated the driver, who had been able to escape the car on their own, and found that t…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction
Road Closure: Section Of Route 9W To Close In Hudson Valley For Construction A section of a busy Hudson Valley roadway will be closed for construction over the weekend. Route 9W in Rockland County will be closed in both directions in Orangetown between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street on Saturday, June 10, between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., to facilitate maintenance activities, weather permitting, said the State Department of Transporation. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340. Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zon…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Lane Closures: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Lane Closures: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected In Multiple Towns
Lane Closures: I-684 In Northern Westchester To Be Affected In Multiple Towns Traffic on a highway in Northern Westchester will soon be affected by a series of scheduled lane closures over the coming days.  The closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 in both the towns of Bedford and North Salem, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The closures will begin in Bedford on both directions of I-684 between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (Route 35) at night between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, June 5, and continuing to Friday, June 9 to allow for construction work.  The other closure will affect I-684 northbound in…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Northern Westchester Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Northern Westchester
Rollover Crash: Person Hospitalized, Main Road Closed In Northern Westchester A vehicle rollover in Northern Westchester left one person hospitalized and caused a main road to be briefly closed to traffic.  The crash happened on Saturday, May 27 around 3 p.m., when first responders in Somers were sent to Route 139 between Plumbrook Road and Van Rensselaer Road for a reported vehicle rollover, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Once they arrived at the scene of the crash, EMS crews found all of the car's occupants outside of the vehicle and transported one to an area hospital for treatment.  The road between Plumbrook Road and Van …

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester
Crash Involving Overturned Truck Shuts Down Stretch Of Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester A crash involving an overturned truck has shut down a stretch of a busy roadway in the region. The crash happened in Northern Westchester during the height of the morning commute on Friday, May 12 on eastbound Route 35 in Somers between Wood Street and Cobbling Rock Road at around 7:40 a.m. The closure continues as of 8:45 a.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Weather
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Bridge, Causing Gridlock On Westchester Roadway A lane of a roadway in the region is closed after a tractor-trailer struck a bridge, causing lengthy delays. The incident happened in Westchester County on the northbound side of the Hutchinson River Parkway at Weaver Street in Scarsdale just before 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, Westchester County Police said. The incident has caused the closure of the right lane, causing gridlock in the area. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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