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NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel
NY State Launches Statewide DWI Crackdown, Extra Patrols For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a statewide surge in law enforcement patrols and safety measures to protect travelers during Thanksgiving week, one of the busiest and riskiest times for road travel. The detail will run through Sunday, Dec. 1 after launching Saturday, Nov. 23. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are rampin…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Open Road, Cashless Tolls Will Soon Be Complete For All Area Thruways Open Road, Cashless Tolls Will Soon Be Complete For All Area Thruways
Open Road, Cashless Tolls Will Soon Be Complete For All Area Thruways More cashless tolls are coming to the lower Hudson Valley. Officials in New York announced on Tuesday that cashless tolling will begin on the Thruway Authority's remaining fixed toll barriers in the lower Hudson Valley by the end of the year, in an effort to improve traffic flow and limit gridlock throughout the state. "New York is rebuilding and reimagining our state's infrastructure and ushering a new era of toll collection that will save time and reduce congestion on our roadways," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "Cashless tolling is already a reality in Grand Island and …

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by Zak Failla
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Truck Collision Causes Closure Of Bridge Over I-87 In Rockland Truck Collision Causes Closure Of Bridge Over I-87 In Rockland
Truck Collision Causes Closure Of Bridge Over I-87 In Rockland A bridge over I-87 in Rockland County will be closed indefinitely after officials determined that it wasn’t structurally sound after it was struck by a truck on Sunday, April 29. Officials announced on Monday afternoon, that effective immediately, the Hungry Hollow Road Bridge in Chestnut Ridge over the Thruway will be closed pending a review and determination from the New York State Thruway Authority. The bridge is being reviewed for its structural integrity after the truck strike. According to the New York State Thruway Authority, there will be detour signs placed to assist motorists wit…

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by Zak Failla