NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED) NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED)
NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (Updated) The New York bus driver who caused a massive I-95 pile-up crash that claimed the lives of five Massachusetts residents in Virginia has been indicted, authorities confirmed on Monday. Staten Island native Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving following the fatal crash in Stafford County over the weekend. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and head…
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED) Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED)
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (Updated) New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after two children were among five Massachusetts residents killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Stafford County on Friday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, struck a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing it into an Acura SUV and at least four other vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia …
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…
Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge
Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge A Costco tractor-trailer caught fire on the New York State Thruway Thursday morning near the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, causing major traffic delays in Rockland County early Thursday, March 12, authorities said. State Police responded to a tractor-trailer fire on the southbound Thruway in the village of South Nyack just before the bridge at 8 a.m., New York State Police said. Investigators determined the Costco tractor-trailer initially experienced a brake fire that caused the vehicle to become fully engulfed in flames, police said. No injuries were reported in the incident, according…
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Four people were stabbed, a dog was killed, and two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that shut down I-495 for hours on Sunday. Virginia State Police have identified the suspect as Jared Llamado, 32, of McLean. One of the stabbing victims who died has been identified as Michelle Adams, 39. At around 1:20 p.m. on March 1, troopers were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway near exit 52 to investigate a reported road rage incident. When the trooper arrived at the scene, he was confronted by Llamado, who was wielding a knife. The trooper shot him…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Orange County (DEVELOPING) Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Orange County (DEVELOPING)
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Orange County (Developing) A jackknifed tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 84 westbound in Orange County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 27.  The crash happened near Exit 4 at Mountain Road in the Town of Greenville, where all westbound lanes were shut down shortly after 2:15 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  The incident happened near mile marker 3.3, prompting a full closure of the two-lane stretch of highway.   As of about 3:10 p.m., all westbound lanes remained closed. No immediate details were released regarding injuries or how long the closure was expected to …
I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In NY (UPDATE) I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In NY (UPDATE)
I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In NY (Update) This story has been updated.  All lanes of Interstate 84 East have reopened to traffic following a crash involving a tractor-trailer transporting a modular home in Dutchess County.  The crash happened just east of Exit 52A/B near the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, Dec. 29, when a 2001 Kenworth tractor-trailer hauling a modular home tried passing a 2023 Freightliner that had been traveling in the center lane, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  The Kenworth then struck the freigh…
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ President Donald Trump and his administration have grand ambitions for Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday plans to "rebuild" the airport, which they say was designed poorly during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, repeatedly calling the transportation hub "bad."  "We're going to rebuild Dulles Airport, because it's not a good airport... It should be a great airport... but it is not a good airport... it's a terrible airport," Trump said. "It was incorrectly designed, but it has a beautiful building designed by Eero Sa…
Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Here's When Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Here's When
Route 9W Stretch To Close During Day For 2 Weeks In Hudson Valley: Here's When Rockland County drivers should expect delays and detours as a major stretch of Route 9W is set to close on weekdays for paving work, state transportation officials announced.  According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the closure will take place in Haverstraw between Haverstraw Road and Route 304 beginning Monday, Nov. 10, through Friday, Nov. 21, weekdays from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m., weather permitting.  The closure is needed to facilitate paving activities along the busy roadway, the DOT said.  Motorists are urged to plan ahead, follow posted de…
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse ‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse A small business owner is out of work and scrambling to stay afloat after his septic truck was critically damaged in a bridge collapse in Baltimore County. Friends and family are rallying around John Cossentino, a local Baltimore and Carroll County septic business owner who is now "in a state of emergency" after his only source of income was taken out in the collapse. Fire crews responded around 5:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, to the area of Carroll Road and Philpot Road in Phoenix, where a large septic truck was found sitting on a destroyed bridge, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. …
Route 9W Bridge To Fully Reopen To Traffic In Hudson Valley: Here's When Route 9W Bridge To Fully Reopen To Traffic In Hudson Valley: Here's When
Route 9W Bridge To Fully Reopen To Traffic In Hudson Valley: Here's When After months of traffic headaches, all three lanes of a Route 9W bridge in Rockland County are soon set to fully reopen.  In an update shared Friday, Oct. 17, New York State Assemblymember Christopher Eachus said all three lanes of the James Farley Bridge in Stony Point will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20, weather permitting.  Eachus said the reopening marks a major milestone for North Rockland residents who’ve faced extended lane closures as part of a Champlain Hudson Power Express project, which started in June.  "This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the…
Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley (Update) A crash caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, police said. Troopers said the right lane and shoulder on I-84 eastbound near mile marker 54.6 in the town of East Fishkill were closed due to a crash on Wednesday morning, according to a New York State Police announcement.  Drivers were urged to expect heavy traffic delays in the area and to use caution when approaching, State Police said in a traffic alert. According to 511NY traffic reports, the crash happened at around 3:34 a.m. All lanes were fully reopened by 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday…
Closure On Busy NY Road To Last Hours For Emergency Repairs, Police Say Closure On Busy NY Road To Last Hours For Emergency Repairs, Police Say
Closure On Busy NY Road To Last Hours For Emergency Repairs, Police Say A busy roadway in Rockland County is closed to northbound traffic as crews work to repair a damaged utility pole, police said.  According to the Clarkstown Police Department, North Little Tor Road (Route 33) at New Hempstead Road (Route 80) in New City was closed Wednesday morning, Oct. 8, to allow Orange & Rockland Utilities to conduct emergency repairs.   The closure, which began around 10:30 a.m., is expected to last for up to eight hours, police said. During the work, residents and businesses in the area may experience intermittent power outages, according to police.…
Crash Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY (Developing) A stretch of Route 9W in Rockland County is shut down following a car crash, authorities said. The closure began in Valley Cottage on Thursday, Sept. 4, around 3 p.m., according to Clarkstown Police.  Police said Route 9W is closed in both directions between Christian Herald Road and Lake Road because of a one-car accident. Officers are on scene along with the Valley Cottage Fire Department and Congers EMS. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway is cleared and reopened. More information about the crash has not yet been made available. Check ba…
Months-Long Closure To Snag Route 6 Stretch In Orange County: Here's Where Months-Long Closure To Snag Route 6 Stretch In Orange County: Here's Where
Months-Long Closure To Snag Route 6 Stretch In Orange County: Here's Where Drivers in Orange County will need to plan ahead this fall as a part of Route 6 is set to close for more than two months to accommodate a major construction project.  The New York State Department of Transportation will close Route 6 between Breezy Lane and Woods Road in the Town of Greenville beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The closure will remain in place through Friday, Nov. 7, while crews replace a culvert along the busy roadway. During the project, all traffic will be detoured, and motorists are urged to allow for extra travel time. Weather conditions could affect the t…
Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A 21-year-old man was arrested in New York a day after seriously injuring a veteran sheriff's deputy in Maryland during a wild chase, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta has been identified and arrested as the driver of a Penske box truck that struck and critically injured Lt. Rob Burgess, a 29-year member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Policing Division on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the agency announced that Quiroz Manzueta has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, as well as other offenses, for his…
Route 304 Reopens After Low Wires Fixed At NY Intersection (UPDATE) Route 304 Reopens After Low Wires Fixed At NY Intersection (UPDATE)
Route 304 Reopens After Low Wires Fixed At NY Intersection (Update) A stretch of Route 304 in Rockland County has reopened after briefly being closed to traffic due to low-hanging wires, police said.  The closure affected the northbound lanes at West Nyack Road in Clarkstown on Monday afternoon, Aug. 11, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.  The roadway has since reopened as of 3 p.m.
Downed Pole, Brush Fire Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY: Here's Where To Avoid Downed Pole, Brush Fire Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY: Here's Where To Avoid
Downed Pole, Brush Fire Closes Route 9W Stretch In NY: Here's Where To Avoid A stretch of Route 9W in Rockland County is expected to remain closed through the overnight hours on Friday, July 25, after a downed utility pole forced emergency repairs and traffic detours.  The closure began at around 3 p.m,, when northbound Route 9W was shut down between Route 304 and Short Clove Road in Haverstraw, according to Clarkstown Police. Orange & Rockland crews are currently on the scene working to repair the damage. A brush fire also started at the scene, according to 511NY traffic reports.  Although initial estimates suggested the road would reopen within an …
Water Main Break Closes Route 303 Stretch In NY Water Main Break Closes Route 303 Stretch In NY
Water Main Break Closes Route 303 Stretch In NY A water main break has forced crews to close a stretch of Route 303 in Rockland County as crews make repairs.  The break happened on Tuesday, July 22 at around 3 a.m. on Route 303 in Orangetown beween Route 340 and Stevens Way, according to traffic reports from 511NY.  Both directions of the roadway are now closed in the area as repairs are made.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (Update) A crash on Interstate 84 in Putnam County has left all westbound lanes closed and is causing traffic backups.  The incident happened on I-84 West near Exit 58 in the town of Kent on Friday, July 11 around 7:15 a.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash left all westbound lanes closed in the area for the rest of the morning, backing up traffic up to the area of Exit 61. The right lane has since reopened.  According to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police, a truck traveling on I-84 West had a tire blowout, leading it to veer off the shoul…
Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Hudson Valley: Here's Where Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Hudson Valley: Here's Where
Storm Damage Forces Road Closures In Hudson Valley: Here's Where A strong storm has forced the closure of multiple roads in Rockland County as emergency crews work to clear fallen trees and wires, police said.  The closures were announced by the Ramapo Police Department on Tuesday, July 8, just before 4 p.m. Police said the following stretches are currently shut down: Route 202 between Coe Farm Road and Grandview Avenue; Spook Rock Road between Rose Hill Road and Viola Road. Police said both closures were caused by downed trees and power lines. Crews are on the scene and working to reopen the roads as soon as possible. Drivers are urged to avoi…
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Orange County, Forces Closure Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Orange County, Forces Closure
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In Orange County, Forces Closure Traffic came to a halt in Orange County Thursday afternoon, July 3, after a commercial vehicle struck an overpass on Route 17, forcing a full eastbound closure.  According to an announcement by New York State Police at around 4 p.m., the crash happened on Thursday when the vehicle hit the Greenwich Avenue overpass on Route 17 eastbound near Exit 124 in Goshen.  All eastbound lanes of Route 17 were shut down, and traffic is being diverted at Exit 122A. Greenwich Avenue has also been closed, with detours currently in place. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use…
Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In NY (UPDATE) Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In NY (UPDATE)
Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In NY (Update) A carnival trailer fire temporarily blocked lanes and caused traffic to back up on the New York Thruway in Rockland County.  The blaze happened on Monday, June 30, around noon on Interstate 87 northbound in Monsey just after the Spring Valley toll barrier, according to 511NY traffic reports.  According to New York State Police, a 2017 Volvo tractor-trailer had been traveling in the right lane when the carnival trailer caught fire on the right shoulder after its brakes overheated.  The truck then detached the trailer to avoid being damaged. The driver was not injured, police said.  The bla…
Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (DEVELOPING) Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (DEVELOPING)
Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (Developing) A New York State Police trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in upstate New York. The Schenectady County wreck happened on the westbound Thruway (I-90) in Pattersonville, near Exit 26, at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, according to New York State Police.  A trooper was conducting a traffic stop on a Honda when a tractor, not pulling a trailer, slammed into the rear of their patrol car, which then struck the Honda. The impact knocked the trooper, who was standing on the passenger side a Honda, over the guardrail and down an embankment, police sai…
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Lane Reopens After Fiery Crash On Palisades Parkway (DEVELOPING) Lane Reopens After Fiery Crash On Palisades Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Lane Reopens After Fiery Crash On Palisades Parkway (Developing) A lane of the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County has reopened to traffic following a serious crash The wreck happened on Wednesday, May 21 a little after 3 p.m. on the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway north of Exit 12 in Ramapo, according to 511NY traffic data.  The crash temporarily left all southbound lanes closed in the area. As of 4 p.m., one lane had reopened to traffic. The crash resulted in a vehicle fire and caused injuries, according to traffic reports. More information about the incident has not yet been released by authorities.  This is a developi…
Fatal Crash Closes Route 6 In Orange County (DEVELOPING) Fatal Crash Closes Route 6 In Orange County (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Crash Closes Route 6 In Orange County (Developing) A stretch of Route 6 in Orange County is closed following a fatal crash.  The crash happened in Woodbury on Tuesday, May 6 at around 5:45 p.m. on Route 6, according to 511NY.  Both directions of Route 6 are now closed between Route 293 and Long Mountain Circle.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities.  Photos of the crash scene were posted on Instagram by The Monsey Scoop. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay $100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay Got gripes about your commute? Your feedback could pay off–literally. The MTA officially launched its Spring 2025 Customers Count Survey on Monday, April 21, giving riders of the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North a chance to share their thoughts on the state of their commute. The survey is open through Sunday, May 4. Oh, and there’s prize money on the line: participants will be entered to win one of fifty $100 OMNY cards. “These surveys are essential for the MTA to understand what is working and where we can focus on to improve the customer journey,” said MTA Chie…
Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Middletown (DEVELOPING) Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Middletown (DEVELOPING)
Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Middletown (Developing) A crash in Orange County caused the closure of a busy stretch of Route 211 on Wednesday morning, April 9, prompting traffic delays and a detour for local drivers. According to the Middletown Police Department, at around 8:15 a.m. on April 9, Wickham Avenue (Route 211) was shut down between Lincoln Street and Wisner Avenue due to a motor vehicle collision. The road has since reopened. Authorities did not immediately release details about the crash or whether there were any injuries. This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Goshen A crash involving a car and a utility pole has shut down a section of Route 17M in Orange County, prompting major detours, officials said. The accident happened on Wednesday, March 19, at 2762 Route 17M near Cannon Hill Road in Goshem, according to Orange County Emergency Services.  The impact brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway in both directions between County Route 50 and Hartley Road.  Utility crews are actively working to restore power and remove debris, while emergency responders manage the scene. Officials urge drivers to avoid th…