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Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk
Honda Recalling 330K Vehicles Due To Faulty Side-View Mirrors That Could Increase Crash Risk Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that may have faulty side-view mirrors that could increase the potential risk of a crash for drivers. The auto giant announced this week that it is recalling more than 330,000 Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, and Ridgeline models that were produced between 2020 and 2022 due to the issue. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the mirrors may not be properly bonded to the vehicle, causing the glass in the mirror to fall out and limiting visibility for motorists. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down'
Firefighter Hit By Car At Scene Of Vehicle Rollover In Hudson Valley: 'Please Slow Down' A firefighter was injured after they were struck by a car while responding to a vehicle rollover in the Hudson Valley.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, March 15, when firefighters and Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps members responded to a vehicle rollover in Carmel on Stoneleigh Avenue near Putnam Hospital, firefighters announced on Saturday, March 18. According to the Carmel Fire Department, first responders found that the driver had escaped from the rolled-over car themselves. They then evaluated the driver for injuries.  While firefighters were operating …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes
Ford Recalling 1.2M Vehicles Due To Potentially Faulty Brakes More than a million popular Ford models are subject to a recall due to safety concerns about front brake hoses that could potentially leak fluid. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notice for 1.2 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles that were produced between 2013 and 2018 due to the condition. According to officials, the fluid leak could cause the brake to require additional time to properly stop the vehicle, which increases the possible risk of a crash or injury. It is estimated that approximately 2 percent of the vehicles produced during t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns
Post-Storm Freeze Will Cause Icy, Slippery Roads In Putnam County, Sheriff Warns Authorities in Putnam County are telling people to stay home, as road conditions are expected to become very slippery very soon.  Earlier Report - Rapid Freeze To Follow New Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds As Cold Front Arrives Because a pre-Christmas storm is set to bring freezing temperatures on Friday night, Dec. 23, roads in the county will likely become icy and hazardous, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department announced.  For those who must drive, police are offering the following tips:  Slow down and leave space between your vehicle and the one in front of you, as it…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs 'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs
'Operation Wild Turkey': Police In Northern Westchester To Double Efforts To Catch Holiday DWIs For those who go out on Thanksgiving Eve, one police department in Northern Westchester will be ready to catch you if you drive while drunk.  The Yorktown Police Department posted a "friendly reminder" on Wednesday, Nov. 23, warning residents that they will be doubling road patrols to catch intoxicated drivers on "Drinksgiving Eve," an effort that they title "Operation Wild Turkey," according to police.  The department also warned that they will be on the lookout for fake IDs as well.  "If you're driving under the influence, we'll be looking for you. Fake ID's for the colle…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash On I-95 In Fairfield County Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash On I-95 In Fairfield County
Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash On I-95 In Fairfield County A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries after plowing head-on into a tractor-trailer while driving in the wrong direction on I-95 in Fairfield County. The crash took place in Stamford around 2:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18 south of Exit 7, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, the tractor-trailer was traveling south on I-95 when it was hit head-on by a 2016 Ford Edge SUV which was traveling in the wrong direction. The driver of the SUV, Westchester County resident Edgar Alvarracinvizhco, of Port Chester, was transported to Stamford Hospital by Nelson Ambulance Servic…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Deer, Moose On, Near Roadways Pose Increased Crash Risk Months During Fall, NY DEC Says Deer, Moose On, Near Roadways Pose Increased Crash Risk Months During Fall, NY DEC Says
Deer, Moose On, Near Roadways Pose Increased Crash Risk Months During Fall, NY DEC Says Although it may be easy to get distracted by beautiful foliage while driving in the fall, New York officials are warning motorists to keep an eye on the road for deer -- and even moose -- as the weather gets colder.  Deer and moose are more likely to enter roadways in the months of October, November, and December, as it is breeding season for the animals which can cause them to be more active and visible, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.  According to the University at Albany's Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, 41 percent of c…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Northern Westchester Seeking Help From Community Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Northern Westchester Seeking Help From Community
Family Of Woman Hit By Car In Northern Westchester Seeking Help From Community The family of a woman who was injured after being hit by a car in Northern Westchester is asking their community for help.  On Wednesday night, Nov. 2, a woman was struck by a car in Peekskill on Albany Post Road while walking to a gas station, according to Peekskill Walks, a group dedicated to making the city safer for pedestrians.  Because her mother is now unable to work because of her injuries and is currently hospitalized, the woman's daughter, 18-year-old Kaylin Zhuzhingo, started a GoFundMe to raise money to help pay the family's bills during her recovery.  "She alway…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest In Hit-Run Crash That Injured Trooper In Westchester Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest In Hit-Run Crash That Injured Trooper In Westchester
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest In Hit-Run Crash That Injured Trooper In Westchester Police are offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the driver who struck and injured a New York State trooper in Westchester County. The crash happened on I-95 southbound in Port Chester at about 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, New York State Police said. Earlier report - State Trooper Injured In Hit-Run Crash In Port Chester A marked State Police car was parked on the shoulder of the highway between Exits 16 and 17, and a trooper was walking back to the car after removing debris from the roadway when an unknown vehicle struck them, authorit…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
ID Released For Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say ID Released For Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say
ID Released For Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say The identity of a town worker hit and killed by a vehicle in Northern Westchester has been released by officials. Jake Arcara, age 28, was killed in Yorktown around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the area of 477 London Road. Arcara, of Yorktown, was working on a drainage project on London Road with fellow employees when he was struck by the vehicle operated by an 88-year-old local resident, town officials said. Arcara later died from his injuries, Yorktown Police said. Earlier report: Yorktown Town Employee Hit, Killed By Vehicle, Police Say Arcara joined the department in Nov. 201…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
3 Injured In 3-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Bus 3 Injured In 3-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Bus
3 Injured In 3-Vehicle Westchester Crash Involving Bus Three people were injured during a three-vehicle crash involving a city bus in Westchester County.  The accident occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 17, in Valhalla on Grasslands Road and the ramp from the Sprain Brook Parkway. Units arrived on the scene of the accident which also involved a bus and crews immediately assisted with patient care and packaging as well as taking care of a fluid spill, said Capt. Matt DiPrinzio of the Valhalla Fire Department Those injured were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, DiPrinzio added.

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway'
Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' A Northern Westchester mayor who is fed up with the dangerous conditions on major roadways is calling on the state for action. In a letter to state transportation officials, Briarcliff Manor Mayor Steve Vescio once again presses state Department of Transportation officials to address the serious and ongoing safety issues on the heavily trafficked and outmoded Route 9A in as it winds through Briarcliff and Ossining.  In the letter, Vescio points to two recent major accidents that could easily have resulted in multiple fatalities and renewed his call for immediate repairs to the dam…

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by Kathy Reakes