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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work.Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest snowfall projections, check the first two images above. For expected ice and ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region
Storm Track: Here's Latest On Slow-Moving Nor'easter Bringing Snow, Ice, Rain To Region Click here for a related story: Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm A two-part storm system is bringing a mix of snow, rain and ice just as millions return home from Thanksgiving and then head back to work. Areas farthest north and inland will see the most snow -- with up to a foot of accumulation possible in Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley and Litchfield County in Connecticut -- but there will be treacherous travel conditions at times throughout the region, even Long Island, where parts of central Nassau County could get 2 to 3 inches of snowfall. For the latest …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story - Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections For Snow, Ice, Rain Accumulations, Timing A slow-moving major Nor'easter will dump mixed precipitation along with heavy snow at times, creating dangerous and difficult travel for both those heading home from Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 1 and those headed back to work on Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and L…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Storm Alert: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story: Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Projected snowfall totals have dramatically increased for a major Nor'easter that will slam the region as the calendar changes from November to December. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties in Connecticut. After a dry and partly cloudy day on Saturday, Nov. 30 wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase Dramatically For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Parts of the region could see significant snowfall accumulation from a slow-moving storm that will sweep through the Northeast at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. Snowfall accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is expected north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and south of I-84. (See first image above.) But north of I-84, some areas, including Dutchess County, could see as much as 4 to 6 inches of snowfall accumulation while northernmost Connecticu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287 Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287 A pedestrian has suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on I-287. It happened on Friday, Sept. 20 just before 2:30 p.m. in Harrison, state police said. The incident led to the closure of all westbound lanes. The lanes have since reopened. The pedestrian is now being treated at Westchester Medical Center. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators have issued an alert for a man who has been wanted for four years after being charged with alleged impaired driving on I-287 in Westchester when he was 21. George Jakubowski, now 25, is wanted by State Police after a bench warrant was issued for his arrest following a DWI charge on July 19, 2015, when he was stopped for committing a traffic violation. State Police in Tarrytown said that during the traffic stop, it was determined that Jakubowski was intoxicated and he was arrested. Investigators described Jakubowski as 6-foot-4 weighi…

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by Zak Failla
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I-287 Stop Leads To Felony DWI Charge For Westchester Man, 28 I-287 Stop Leads To Felony DWI Charge For Westchester Man, 28
I-287 Stop Leads To Felony DWI Charge For Westchester Man, 28 A Westchester man is facing a felony DWI charge after he was pulled over on I-287, police say. New York State Police observed a vehicle commit an infraction on I-287 and initiated a traffic stop on Sunday, March 24 around 4 a.m. The driver, identified as 28-year-old Johncarlos Valencia of New Rochelle, was allegedly found to be intoxicated. Valencia was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where his BAC was tested at .12. Valencia was also convicted of a previous DWI within the last 10 years. As a result, he was charged with a Class E felony DWI and vehicle and traffic …

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by Valerie Musson
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns Causing Closure Of I-87 Stretch In Suffern Tractor-Trailer Overturns Causing Closure Of I-87 Stretch In Suffern
Tractor-Trailer Overturns Causing Closure Of I-87 Stretch In Suffern All lanes of I-287 in Rockland County have reopened following a single-vehicle rollover crash of a tractor-trailer. The incident took place around 1:59 p.m. Friday, April 5, northbound just prior to the split in Suffern, New York State Police said. According to police, the driver "just lost control," and flipped the tractor-trailer over the center barrier.  Tractor-trailer crash with no injuries.New York State Police "He was lucky and was not injured at all," said Trooper Tara McMormick.  Although all lanes have reopened traffic is slowly getting up to speed following the closure and …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region
Storm System Will Bring Rain, With Freezing Rain, Some Snow To Parts Of Region Don't adjust your calendars. It really is April. But spring won't be "a thing" to end the workweek. That's because a storm system will bring rain to the entire region, with freezing rain farther north with some spots possibly even seeing some -- are you sitting? -- snow. The storm system arrives early Friday morning, April 5 with rain farther south. Areas north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway will see a mix of rain and freezing rain through 10 a.m. North of I-84, there is a chance of snow through late in the morning. Little or no accumulation is expected. There will be more rain at times…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time
Storm System Will Bring Snow, Wintry Mix As We Spring Ahead For Daylight Saving Time If you are awake at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10 to "spring ahead" one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time, you may see some snow. After dry weather Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, snow, freezing rain and sleet will arrive overnight Saturday night into Sunday. Clouds will roll in on Friday after a sunny start in the morning on a day in which the high temperature will be around 35 degrees with a wind-chill factor between 10 and 20. Saturday will be sunny with a high around 40 and wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Then comes the storm system. A wintry mix and snow are likely be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Several Chances Of Snow Before Weekend Storm Arrives Several Chances Of Snow Before Weekend Storm Arrives
Several Chances Of Snow Before Weekend Storm Arrives The blast of Arctic Air this week has been marked by mainly dry conditions, but there will be several chances for some snow before the arrival of a more significant weekend storm. The weekend storm will bring a mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet and rain and include windy conditions that could cause power outages. The first chance for snow will be on Wednesday afternoon, March 6 with snow showers possible in the afternoon. After plenty of morning sun, there will be a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, with the high temperature only in the mid-20s and a wind-chill factor between zer…

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by Joe Lombardi