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50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester 50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester
50-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Busy Road In Northern Westchester A 50-year-old man was killed in a crash after his vehicle was struck by a vehicle on a busy Northern Westchester road, police said. The crash happened on Monday, Aug. 12 around 2:40 p.m., when a vehicle hit a motorcycle at the intersection of Stoneleigh Avenue and Route 202 in Somers, according to New York State Police.  A preliminary investigation into the crash determined that a Mercedes-Benz driven by a 60-year-old woman from the Putnam County neighborhood of Kent Lakes had been traveling northeast on Route 202 when it tried turning left onto Stoneleigh Avenue.  At this point,…
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Northern Westchester $26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Northern Westchester
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Northern Westchester Work has started on a $26.1 million flood mitigation project in Northern Westchester just east of the Hudson River. The project will elevate the Annsville Circle as well as a half-mile stretch along Route 6/Route 202 in the town of Cortlandt, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, July 15. “Last July, dozens of state roads in the Hudson Valley were affected by one of the most intense and devastating storms in years, causing mass flooding and road closures, and overwhelming communities,” Hochul said. “Resilient infrastructure is necessary to ensure public safety, and this project in Wes…
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Northern Westchester BJ's: Police Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Northern Westchester BJ's: Police
Man Spits On Victim, Hits His Shopping Cart With Car At Northern Westchester BJ's: Police A man faces criminal charges after spitting on a victim in front of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Northern Westchester and hitting his shopping cart with his car, police said. Peekskill resident Robert Casey, age 30, was arrested after surrendering himself to Yorktown Police on Thursday, Jan. 18 on charges resulting from an incident on Monday, Jan. 8, the department announced.  According to Yorktown Police, on the day of the incident around 10 a.m., officers responded to a verbal argument in front of the BJ's Wholesale Club in Yorktown at 3303 Crompond Rd. (Route 202). There, they met with …
Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Northern Westchester, Police Say Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Cops Catch Man Illegally Passing Stopped School Bus In Northern Westchester, Police Say A man with a suspended license faces charges after allegedly passing a school bus while it was displaying its stop sign in Northern Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, April 18 around 2:30 p.m., when police in Yorktown noticed a vehicle pass a school bus that was displaying a stop sign and flashing red lights on Route 202, according to Yorktown Police.  Officers then pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the driver, 25-year-old New York City resident Jerlin Veras, had a suspended license and was driving an unregistered motor vehicle, police said.&nbs…
Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month
Part Of Busy Northern Westchester Roadway To Close For Nearly A Month A section of a busy roadway in Northern Westchester will soon close for four weeks.  The section of Route 118 in Yorktown between Birdsall Drive and Hanover Street will close starting on Monday, Oct. 17, at 12 a.m. and continue to Monday, Nov. 14, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for a culvert replacement if weather permits, officials said.  As a detour, commuters should use Route 202, Saw Mill River Road and State Route 35, and State Route 200.  Officials are warning commuters to drive slowly near the work zone…
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester
Traffic Delays Expected On Opening Day Of Brand-New Trader's Joe In Northern Westchester Police have advised motorists to expect traffic delays in the area of a brand-new Trader Joe's in Northern Westchester County. Trader Joe's opened its new Yorktown location at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 21. The grocery store is located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202.) On the day of the store's opening, the Yorktown Police Department issued an alert about traffic delays in the area of Route 202/Taconic State Parkway between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Police said local traffic is advised to take alternate routes. Vehicles that are exiting Trader Joe's and Lowe's were advised make a right turn out o…
Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester
Opening Date Announced For New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester Trader Joe's has announced the opening date for its first location in Northern Westchester County. The store is set to open in Yorktown on Thursday, July 21, the company said in an announcement on Thursday, July 14. Before the doors open at 8 a.m., there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The store, located at 3240 Crompond Road (Route 202), will be the company's 33rd in the state, Trader Joe's said.  The company operates another Westchester County location in Scarsdale. The Trader Joe's in Yorktown will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the company said.
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility
State Police Searching For 16-Year-Old Runaway From Northern Westchester Facility State Police are searching for a 16-year-old who is a runaway from a facility providing specialized services for adolescents in Northern Westchester: the Lincoln Hall Boys Haven on Route 202 in Somers. Eric Carillo Lopez was last seen on Monday, July 4 at approximately 3 p.m., wearing a black sweatshirt, and black sweatpants, according to state police.  He is 5-foot-5 and was last seen on Brick Hill Road in Somers. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts of Eric Carillo Lopez is asked to contact the New York State Police at (914) 769-2600.  Share this s…
Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester
Opening Day Nears For Brand-New Trader Joe's In Northern Westchester A new Trader Joe's will soon open in Northern Westchester. The store, set for a shopping center in Yorktown at 3200 Crompond Road (Route 202), is expected to open sometime early this summer, according to Yorktown Town Supervisor Matthew Slater. Trader Joe’s will be located at the shopping center at 3200 Crompond Road (Route 202). An official opening date has not been announced. "This will be a landmark moment for Yorktown as we welcome a national brand name to our community," Slater said. Earlier report - New Trader Joe's To Open In Northern Westchester
Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say
Drunk 24-Year-Old Kept Driving After Hudson Valley Crash, Police Say An allegedly drunk driver was taken into custody after crashing, completely rolling over his vehicle, and attempting to leave the scene of the crime in the Hudson Valley, police said. In Rockland County, police agencies in the area received a report of a crash in Haverstraw at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1 on Route 202. The vehicle reportedly struck an embankment, rolled over completely, landed on its wheels, then drove off. While investigating, police said a member of the Suffern Police Department spotted the vehicle, which was heavily damaged, with no side-view mirrors and …
Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say
Man Busted With Meth, Gun During Traffic Stop In Region, Police Say A 22-year-old man was busted with more than two ounces of crystal methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm handgun during a traffic stop. The stop took place in Rockland County in Haverstraw on Route 202 around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 31. The drugs and gun were found during a stop of Ethan Iglesias, age 22, of West Milford, New Jersey, said Chief William Barbera, of the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Iglesias was arrested, processed, and remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility without bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, April 4, said Barbera.
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Northern Westchester Crash Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Northern Westchester Crash
Man Faces Felony DWI Charge After Northern Westchester Crash Police arrested a 44-year-old man after he allegedly crashed his vehicle while intoxicated in Northern Westchester. At about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, police responded to the area of 3303 Crompond Road (Route 202) in Yorktown following a report of a crash, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Investigators found that the Cortlandt Manor man was driving while intoxicated and was reportedly driving without a court-ordered interlock device and while his driving privilege in the state was revoked for aggravated DWI, police said.  Police said the man was arrested and taken to th…
High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland
High Winds Knock Down Trees, Causing Road Closures In Rockland Several roads are closed in Rockland County due to high winds that have knocked down trees and utility poles. According to the Ramapo Police, the following roads are closed: ​Route 202 near Orchard Circle: A tree is down blocking one lane of traffic on Route 202. The roadway is open to westbound traffic going towards Suffern. Eastbound traffic going towards Haverstraw is being diverted onto Mayer Drive. ​Mayer Drive: A tree is down of Mayer Drive between E Mayer Drive and Victoria Road. Wires are down with the tree. Mayer Drive is closed between E Mayer Drive and Victory Road. ​RPD h…
One Killed In Route 202 Crash One Killed In Route 202 Crash
One Killed In Route 202 Crash A Rockland County man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Montebello on Route 202. The crash took place around 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, when the two vehicles, one which was headed westbound and the other eastbound, collided head-on, said Ramapo Police Capt. Daniel Hyman. Hyman said the unidentified victim was an elderly male from the Hillcrest area. The second driver was taken to Hackensack Medical Center for treatment. The crash closed Route 202 just west of Grandview Avenue. in both directions from Grandview to Old Route 202D for several hours to allow for police crash recon…
Teen Arrested After Riding Dirt Bike, Taking Police On Chase In Area Teen Arrested After Riding Dirt Bike, Taking Police On Chase In Area
Teen Arrested After Riding Dirt Bike, Taking Police On Chase In Area A Rockland County teenager was arrested after taking officers on a short chase when he was busted for driving a dirt bike without a helmet on. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department on patrol on Route 202 on Wednesday, Dec. 16 spotted an unregistered dirt bike being driven by a minor who was not wearing a helmet. When the officer attempted to stop the teen, he dismounted the dirt bike and fled into a wooded area nearby, police said, prompting a short foot chase that led to the apprehension of the minor without further incident. Related story - 23-Year-Old Issued Nine Tickets Aft…
Rockland Teen Nabbed For Illegally Driving Dirt Bike After Fleeing From Police Rockland Teen Nabbed For Illegally Driving Dirt Bike After Fleeing From Police
Rockland Teen Nabbed For Illegally Driving Dirt Bike After Fleeing From Police A Rockland County teen was issued nine traffic tickets after he was nabbed driving an unregistered dirt bike. The 16-year-old Airmont teen was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 16, after a Ramapo Police officer spotted the dirt bike being driven on Route 202, said the Ramapo Police.  The driver was not wearing a helmet and when the officer attempted to stop the bike, the teen dismounted and fled into the woods, police said. Following a brief foot chase, the officer arrested him.  The teen was charged with obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. He was also issued…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuries Three After Driver Falls Asleep At Wheel In Rockland, Police Say Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuries Three After Driver Falls Asleep At Wheel In Rockland, Police Say
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injuries Three After Driver Falls Asleep At Wheel In Rockland, Police Say A three-vehicle crash in Rockland County on Route 202 occurred after one of the drivers allegedly fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle. The crash took place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Pomona Section of Ramapo, said the Ramapo Police. An initial investigation found that a black sedan was heading east when it crossed the double yellow line and struck two silver sedans that were traveling westbound, police said.  The operator of the black sedan told officers he fell asleep at the wheel.  Two people were transported to Nyack Hospital by Spring Hill Ambulance Corp, and one part…
Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer On Route 202 Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer On Route 202
Car Crashes Down Embankment After Woman Swerves To Avoid Deer On Route 202 A car crashed down an embankment after a woman swerved the vehicle to avoid a deer in the Hudson Valley, according to police. The incident happened early Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3 in Rockland County on Route 202, just west of Mayer Drive in the Village of Montebello. The vehicle rolled over after going down the embanked, Ramapo Police said. Luckily, this driver was not injured.  The roadway was temporarily closed as the tow truck removed the vehicle, according to police.
Complaints From Residents Lead To Police Detail, 32 Tickets Issued On Route 2020 Stretch Complaints From Residents Lead To Police Detail, 32 Tickets Issued On Route 2020 Stretch
Complaints From Residents Lead To Police Detail, 32 Tickets Issued On Route 2020 Stretch Police in Rockland County issued 32 moving violations and tickets after policing a roadway that had attracted the concern of area residents and local officials.  Ramapo Police conducted the traffic detail on Wednesday, Sept. 23 on Route 202 near Spook Rock Road.  Serious accidents have been occurring recently on that stretch of the road, said police. 
Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 202 In Rockland Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 202 In Rockland
Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 202 In Rockland An allegedly inebriated woman drove her vehicle into and up a utility pole off Route 202 in Rockland County, according to police. The incident happened on the evening of Monday, Aug. 17, the Suffern Police Department said. The pole was damaged in the incident.  The identity of the woman, a Maryland resident who was charged with a DWI, and the exact time of the incident were not released.  The Suffern Police Department was assisted by the Suffern and Tallman fire departments.
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17
Roadwork Alert: Single-Lane Closure Scheduled On Route 17 The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming single-lane closure while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting, on Route 17. Motorists are advised that the closure is scheduled in the Orange County towns of Blooming Grove, Wallkill and Goshen and villages of Chester and Goshen eastbound, between Exit 126 (Route 94) and Exit 129 (Museum Village Road), Monday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, October 2, and between Exit 118 (Fair Oaks) and Exit 119 (Route 202), on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should anticipate delays an…
Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area
Car Crashes Into Bear On Route 202 In Area Police are on the scene of a car vs. bear crash in the area. The crash took place earlier Thursday morning, Sept. 12, in Rockland County when the bear darted in front of the vehicle on Route 202 between Grandview Avenue and Kimmissy Court in Ramapo. After being hit, the bear wandered into the woods, Ramapo Police said.  The sole occupant of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Ramapo Valley Ambulance Corp and Hatzoloh Ambulance were at the scene.  Officers said they will be checking the woods and yards in the area in an attempt to locate the injured bear.&nbs…
Car Fire, Downed Trees Cause Road Closures In Rockland Car Fire, Downed Trees Cause Road Closures In Rockland
Car Fire, Downed Trees Cause Road Closures In Rockland This story has been updated. One roadway remains closed and two others that had been shut down have reopened in Rockland County Saturday afternoon, March 16. Route 202 reopened at 1:45 p.m. between Old Route 202 and Route 306 after being closed due to a car fire.  Also in Ramapo, Camp Hill Road, between White Birch and Pomona Road remains closed due to damage from the quick moving thunderstorm Friday night, March 15. Motorists should use alternate routes, Ramapo Police said. In Clarkstown, Route 59 reopened around 2:1 p.m. westbound after a downed tree in the area of Bobby …
Pomona Man Charged In Route 202 Graffiti Incident Pomona Man Charged In Route 202 Graffiti Incident
Pomona Man Charged In Route 202 Graffiti Incident A man from Pomona has been charged following a graffiti incident near Route 202, police say. An eyewitness reported an incident of graffiti at 4 Depew Avenue in Nyack to Orangetown Police on Saturday, March 9 around 12:30 p.m. On-scene patrols received information from eyewitnesses that led to the identification of a suspect, 26-year-old Eugene Bush of Pomona. Officers arrested Bush at his home on Thursday, March 14. He was charged with: Third-degree criminal mischief, a felony  Making graffiti, a misdemeanor Possession of graffiti instruments, a misdemeanor Bush was processed at Or…
Suspect On Loose After Chase Bank Robbery In Pomona Shopping Center Suspect On Loose After Chase Bank Robbery In Pomona Shopping Center
Suspect On Loose After Chase Bank Robbery In Pomona Shopping Center Ramapo Police are working jointly with the FBI to investigate a robbery at the Chase Bank in Pomona. The incident took place Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24 around 5 p.m., at the bank located in the Pacesetter Shopping Center on Route 202. Ramapo police are not releasing any information except to say the center is open and businesses are accessible except the Chase Bank. The Chase ATM is available, police said. The suspect fled the area. No injuries were reported. 
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser On Route 202 In Garnerville ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser On Route 202 In Garnerville
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Police Cruiser On Route 202 In Garnerville The identity of the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a police cruiser on Route 202 in Garnerville early Saturday morning has been released. The incident occurred just before dawn near the Mobil gas station at 109 W. Ramapo Road and involved a police car from the Haverstraw PD, whose headquarters is located at 101 W. Ramapo Road. The pedestrian, Michael Rizzetta, 69, of Garnerville, was rushed to Nyack Hospital, where he later died. The name of the police officer has not been released, but officials say he is a 16-year member of the department. Haverstraw Police said preliminar…
Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo
Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Weekend Crashes In Ramapo It was two days, three crashes and three DWI arrests for police in Ramapo over the weekend. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department responded to three separate crashes over the weekend, each of which involved a driver who was allegedly intoxicated. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, officers responded to a three-car crash with injuries at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 306.  Investigation into the crash determined that a 23-year-old woman from Saddle River, N.J. was driving drunk, and she was arrested with aggravated DWI, driving while ability impaired by drugs…
Police Warn Residents Of Burglary, Suspicious Incident Along Route 202 Police Warn Residents Of Burglary, Suspicious Incident Along Route 202
Police Warn Residents Of Burglary, Suspicious Incident Along Route 202 Police are warning Rockland County residents to be on high alert following a recent rash of suspicious incidents in the area. The Ramapo Police Department issued an alert this week following several burglaries and other suspicious activities along the Route 202 corridor. In an effort to help local residents avoid becoming a victim, the department released a series of common sense tips:  Report suspicious individuals or vehicles if spotted in the neighborhood; Lock doors & windows when not home. Use a deadbolt type lock on exterior doors. Place a wooden pole or broom handle in sliding …
Roadwork Alert: Latest Round Of Resurfacing Scheduled In Rockland Roadwork Alert: Latest Round Of Resurfacing Scheduled In Rockland
Roadwork Alert: Latest Round Of Resurfacing Scheduled In Rockland Motorists should expect delays as contracting crews begin their latest road resurfacing project in Rockland. The Rockland County Highway Department issued an alert on Thursday advising that beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, roadwork will be performed along Highview Road from College Road to Maple Avenue in Ramapo. There will also be work on Lime Kilm Road, from Route 202 to Wilder Road. Work is expected to be performed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Delays are expected for several days. During the scope of the project, weather permitting, motorists have been advised to seek alternate routes when…
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend
Rockland, Orange County Motorists Among Those Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Nearly two dozen impaired drivers were busted by state police in Orange and Rockland County over the weekend as law enforcement officials continue their crackdown on intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley. Since the holiday season, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies were “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region, busting hundreds who were operating their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Among those arrested include: Friday, Jan. 5: Brandi Keffer, 37, of Bloomingburg was charged with DWI after being found impaired by alcoh…