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NY State Police, DOT Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds NY State Police, DOT Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds
NY State Police, DOT Preparing For Major Nor'easter Bringing Heavy Snowfall, Strong Winds In preparation for the first significant snowfall of the season, New York State Police are encouraging motorists to exercise caution and avoid all unnecessary travel late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 16 into early Thursday afternoon, Dec. 17. Troopers will be out across the region checking all major routes of travel to ensure that motorists are as safe as possible, the department said. They are asking motorists traveling in areas impacted by the to begin their departure with enough extra time to make a slow and careful drive to their destination.  Related Story: Updated Timing, Latest Snow…

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by Kathy Reakes
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$33 Million In Pavement Resurfacing Projects Completed On Long Island $33 Million In Pavement Resurfacing Projects Completed On Long Island
$33 Million In Pavement Resurfacing Projects Completed On Long Island A long-needed $33 million paving project on Long Island has been completed. The completion of the project that included several major road resurfacing projects was announced on Thursday, Dec. 10, by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. The projects were untaken to enhanced safety and improved travel conditions on portions of the Northern State Parkway and other well-traveled roads, the Governor's Office said. As part of the projects, the pavement was refurbished along seven miles of the Northern State Parkway between the New York City boundary and the Meadowbrook State Parkway, in addition to 36 entr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Police Ramp Up Long Island Patrols Through Holiday Season State Police Ramp Up Long Island Patrols Through Holiday Season
State Police Ramp Up Long Island Patrols Through Holiday Season New York State Police will be stepping up patrols on Long Island roadways through the holiday season, to crack down on aggressive and reckless driving. This year, Troop L has responded to 5,837 motor vehicle crashes, including 1,334 personal injury crashes and 34 crashes that resulted in 40 fatalities, state police said.   Although accidents are down over 20 percent, fatal crashes are up over 60 percent.   Excessive speed was determined to be the primary contributing factor in nearly 50 percent of the fatal crashes that Troop L has responded to this year, police said M…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details
Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details Not so fast. New York State Police troopers going undercover as construction workers in work zones dished out nearly 2,000 tickets for various violations during a special “Operation Hardhat” detail. Beginning in July and stretching through November, State Police teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority to crack down on work zone violations and encourage safer driving. During the special detail, a total of 1,779 tickets were handed out, with dozens in each of the state’s regions, officials noted. The number of violations issued was approximately 70 p…

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by Zak Failla
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Suffolk County Among Top Areas In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says Suffolk County Among Top Areas In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says
Suffolk County Among Top Areas In State For Deer-Vehicle Crashes, AAA Says Areas of New York, including on Long Island, are experiencing record numbers of deer-vehicle collisions, according to AAA Northeast. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, an average of 65,000 deer-related accidents take place within the state per year, a majority taking place during the animal's mating season in October through November. In 2019, 1,415 accidents caused by deer in Suffolk County, the third-most in the state. The complete rankings, provided by AAA are as follows: Orange: 1,616 St. Lawrence: 1,513 Suffolk: 1,415 Oneida: 1,291 Ontario: 1,275 Jefferson…

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by Christina Coulter
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Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street
Bicyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Dark-Colored SUV On Residential Long Island Street An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on a residential Long Island street. It happened on Friday, Oct. 16 at about 7:25 p.m. in East Patchogue. Officers responded to Americus Avenue just south of Atlantic Avenue after a 911 caller reported a body in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said.  Upon arrival, it was determined that the man was struck by a vehicle. Detectives determined the bicyclist, Santos Rivera, 40, of East Patchogue, was traveling northbound on Americus Avenue when he was struck by a northbound vehicle that fled the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash 17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
17-Year-Old Long Island Girl Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash Police are looking for anyone who witnessed a two-vehicle crash that led to serious injuries for a Long Island teenager. According to Suffolk County Police, 17-year-old Sofia Savona, of Selden, struck another vehicle that was traveling westbound on Middle Country Road in Selden at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4. The collision happened when she was pulling out of the Fairfield Townhouses parking lot in her 2017 Volkswagen at the intersection of Middle Country Road and Adirondack Drive, police said. Savona was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of her ser…

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by Christina Coulter
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Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car On Long Island A pedestrian was seriously injured in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 10:40 p.m. in Elmont. While attempting to cross Meacham Avenue at E Street, a 66-year-old man was struck by 2007 Mazda that was being driven by a 59-year-old man, Nassau County Police said. The driver, who called 911, remained at the scene.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is listed in serious condition. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Alert Issued For Statewide Spike In Fatal Motorcycle Crashes Alert Issued For Statewide Spike In Fatal Motorcycle Crashes
Alert Issued For Statewide Spike In Fatal Motorcycle Crashes There has been a noteworthy increase in fatal motorcycle crashes in New York, prompting state officials to issue an alert warning cyclists to be more cautious, specifically with the arrival of the holiday weekend. There has been a 17 percent spike in fatal crashes in New York through mid-August compared to the same time period last year, according to the Traffic Safety Management and Research at the University at Albany's Rockefeller College. Last year, through Aug. 15, there were 73 reported fatal motorcycle crashes, compared to 86 this year. There are more than 800,000 lic…

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by Zak Failla
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Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns
Summer Months Can Be Deadly For Teen Drivers, AAA Warns As the summer driving season unofficially kicks off, officials with AAA are cautioning New York parents and teenagers that distracted driving can be fateful as the “100 Deadliest Days” begin. AAA said that June is the "deadliest" month for teen drivers in New York, with the most cases of crashes in any month between 2015 and 2019, according to the University of Connecticut's Crash Data Repository. Nationally, more than 8,300 people died in teen-related summertime crashes between 2008 and 2018, representing more than seven people a day each summer, research from the AAA Foundation for Traff…

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by Zak Failla
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Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail
Thousands Of Tickets Expected To Be Issued In Super Bowl Weekend DWI, Reckless Driving Detail Those who drink big during the big game could find themselves in big trouble if they drink and drive, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned. The governor announced that New York State Police is teaming with local law enforcement agencies during Super Bowl weekend to crack down on impaired and reckless drivers. They are expected to hand out thousands of tickets, similar to last year. The STOP-DWI campaign is expected to include underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to “deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers.” The emphasis enforcement initiative will ru…

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by Zak Failla
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Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong?
Google Maps Warn Of Speed Traps: Right Or Wrong? Police nationwide are concerned that a Google Maps feature that shows their real-time locations around the world could end up seriously injuring or killing civilians – or them. Last week, iOS users got the ability to report crashes, traffic slowdowns and speed traps across the country, a crowd-sourcing tool that a much smaller number of Android users have had since last year. Police argue that the global update, which competes with Google-owned Waze, could keep or put more drunk or drugged drivers on the road. “Revealing the location of checkpoints puts those drivers, their passengers, and…

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by Jerry DeMarco