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Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Rockland County Home, Police Say Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Rockland County Home, Police Say
Oil Truck Driver Pinned Under Truck Severely Injured At Rockland County Home, Police Say An oil delivery truck driver pinned under his truck when it rolled over him at a Hudson Valley home was critically injured. The incident occurred in Rockland County on Thursday, Oct. 31, around 9:30 a.m. near 88 Buckingham Court, in Pomona. According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, the truck driver was found conscious but had sustained multiple injuries. The Fire Department and EMS arrived on the scene and extricated the driver. Haverstraw Ambulance transported him to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla for further treatment. Gould said an Initial investigation reveale…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says
Total Solar Eclipse NY Travel Advisory: Arrive Early, Plan On Staying Late, Hochul Says In preparation for a high volume of traffic and visitors for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is advising travelers to arrive to their destinations early and plan on staying late. In addition, Hochul said on Sunday, April 7, travelers should allow for extra time, monitor the weather forecast before getting on the road, and pack plenty of water and snacks for the trip.  Additionally, drivers should never pull over on the side of the road to view the eclipse to ensure first responders can get by in an emergency.  Related story - Total So…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view.  In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert 'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert
'Avoid Unnecessary Travel': Rockland County Issues Severe Weather Alert A Hudson Valley county has issued a severe weather alert as a major storm system approaches the area. Rockland County government officials stated on Tuesday, Jan. 9 the system is expected to bring flooding rainfall, strong to damaging winds, moderate to locally major coastal flooding, and major shoreline impacts starting 6 p.m. Tuesday into 6 a.m. Wednesday (the most severe hitting between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.).  According to the National Weather Service, the storm may bring 4 plus inches of rain, widespread moderate to major river flooding threats, and maximum wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant'
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' As a powerful Nor'easter threatens to dump inches of snow and a wintry mix on much of New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel hazards posed by the white stuff.  According to Hochul, the large coastal weather system is predicted to hit New York late Saturday, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7, bringing anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Central New York, and a mix of snow and rain to New York City and Long Island. Winter storm watches are in effect throughout New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
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Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Westchester Road: 'Be Careful' Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Westchester Road: 'Be Careful'
Leak Causes 'Dangerous Icy Conditions' On Busy Westchester Road: 'Be Careful' Officials are warning motorists of icy conditions on a busy Westchester road as they wait for crews to begin repairing the leak causing the issue. New, updated report - Update: Leak Causing Icy Conditions On Busy Hartsdale Road To Be Addressed, Officials Say According to an announcement by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on Friday, Dec. 1, a leak on West Hartsdale Avenue (Route 100A) in Hartsdale has been causing "dangerous icy conditions" on cold days as a result of water flowing down the roadway.  The conditions have caused cars to slide on the ice, Feiner said, adding t…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY
New Update - 'Check Your Height': Bridge Strikes Target Of New Enforcement Campaign Across NY Know before you go: That’s the message from state leaders overseeing a new campaign aimed at preventing bridge strikes in New York. Earlier report - Bridge Strikes: Police Patrol For Oversized Trucks On New York Parkways To Stop Collisions Now through Saturday, Nov. 11, troopers will patrol known trouble spots at bridges and overpasses across the state as part of the Department of Transportation’s “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign. The goal is to prevent commercial and oversized vehicles from colliding with overpasses, crashes that often lead to costly repairs and long traff…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Heavy Rain Coming To Hudson Valley, Hochul Warns: 'Take Steps Now To Prepare' Heavy Rain Coming To Hudson Valley, Hochul Warns: 'Take Steps Now To Prepare'
Heavy Rain Coming To Hudson Valley, Hochul Warns: 'Take Steps Now To Prepare' Just a week after a coastal weather event that brought a deluge of rain and flash flooding to New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is again warning residents to make preparations for more heavy precipitation that could threaten already-saturated areas.  Hochul's warning comes as forecasts call for a strong, slow-moving cold front to bring up to three inches of widespread rainfall to the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and New York City regions beginning overnight Friday, Oct. 6 throughout the day on Saturday, Oct. 7.  Related Report - Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Stay Vigilant': Hochul Warns Hudson Valley Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain 'Stay Vigilant': Hochul Warns Hudson Valley Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain
'Stay Vigilant': Hochul Warns Hudson Valley Residents To Prepare For Heavy Rain As forecasts call for a long stretch of heavy rainfall, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning residents to prepare for potential flash flooding. The warning comes as forecasters predict heavy downpours in the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island regions beginning on Thursday night, Sept. 28, and lasting through Friday night, Sept. 29, which may bring as much as five inches of rain in some locations, according to Hochul's office. Related Report - New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing The conditions may cause flash flooding to th…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84
Double-Fatal Update: 5 Students In Critical Condition After Bus Crashes Down Embankment On I-84 As school bells rang and a new day started for students at a Long Island high school where five of their fellow classmates remain in critical condition following a horrific bus crash that killed two adults, state, and federal officials are investigating the incident. The Orange County crash happened at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, on I-84 in the town of Wawayanda, near Exit 15A. The charter bus carrying marching band members from Farmingdale High School in Nassau County was heading to Greeley, Pennsylvania for band camp when one of the six buses carrying students went through the wi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester
Months-Long Lane Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester Officials have announced a new planned closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester. One southbound lane will be closed on the parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127 in Harrison) and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue in Scarsdale) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Tuesday, May 30, and ending Friday, Sept. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. The monthslong closure is to facilitate construction work and will happen weather permitting, transportation officials said. Authorities urged drivers to drive responsibly and slow down, as fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone.&…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Rockland County Starts Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Rockland County Starts
Road Closure Alert: Project On Route 59 In Rockland County Starts Rockland County residents should expect delays when a highway improvement project on Route 59 westbound gets underway. The state Department of Transportation says motorists should expect the right lane to close along Route 59 westbound, between Grandview Avenue and I-87 in the town of Clarkstown, beginning Thursday, April 20 at 9 a.m., through Tuesday, April 25 at 9 a.m., to accommodate the project. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. For up-to-date tra…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Embattled NY Rep. George Santos Named To 2 House Committees Embattled NY Rep. George Santos Named To 2 House Committees
Embattled NY Rep. George Santos Named To 2 House Committees Embattled New York Rep. George Santos is set to serve on two House committees, NBC News reports. The freshman Republican lawmaker, who represents the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, was awarded seats on the Science, Space and Technology Committee and the Small Business Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the outlet. Earlier Report: 'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled Nassau Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down It came days after Santos said he would not resign despite calls from Republican leaders on Long Island to do so after he admitte…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch
Closure Scheduled For Busy Route 9W Stretch The state Department of Transportation is advising Rockland County motorists to expect Route 9W to close in both directions this weekend and in December. The road will be closed between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in the town of Orangetown on the following Saturdays, between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m., to facilitate roadway repairs, weather permitting. Saturday, November 19 Saturday, December 3 Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour utilizing Route 59, Route 303, and  Route 340.  Local residents will be able to access their properties. Motorists are urge…

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway
Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County. Road crews will close up to two northbound lanes on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to the Department of Transportation. Single and double lane closures are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between I-287 and State Route 100C. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed repairs. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information by cal…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Months-Long Lane Closure To Replace Drainage Structures Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch Months-Long Lane Closure To Replace Drainage Structures Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch
Months-Long Lane Closure To Replace Drainage Structures Starts On Taconic Parkway Stretch Prepare for long-term delays on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. Road crews plan to close one lane in both directions in Dutchess County between Pleasant Valley and the town of Clinton beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, Oct. 28, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers will encounter the closures between Route 44 (Exit 54) in Pleasant Valley and Route 115 (Exit 58) in Clinton. The closures will allow workers to replace drainage structures, DOT said. Transportation officials urged drivers to slow down through the stretch and reminded motorists that fines are d…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Expect Delays: Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming weeks. Road crews will be closing lanes in both directions of the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison beginning Monday, June 13, according to the Department of Transportation Single and double lane closures are planned between State Route 127 and State route 120 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16. The following week, one lane will close in each direction between Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale and I-287 in Harrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 20 through…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain
NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain New York state officials are urging residents to prepare as a winter storm is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to parts of the state. The storm is set to impact the region beginning the night of Thursday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 4.  Gov. Kathy Hochul said the Hudson Valley and downstate regions are expected to see freezing rain and icy conditions. She said parts of the Hudson Valley region may receive up to four inches of snow and up to two-tenths of an inch of ice. Parts of Central New York, the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes could receive as much as 18 inches of sno…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel as two weather systems are expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds. Hochul said that New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley regions are expected to see up to six inches or more of snow, and wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph, overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, through the morning of Friday, Jan. 7. "With more heavy snow and high winds in the forecast, I'm encouraging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and be prepared for dangerous travel conditions," Hochul said. "Areas in Western New York and the North C…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Driver Injured After Allegedly Attempting To Pass DOT Trucks On Taconic, State Police Say Driver Injured After Allegedly Attempting To Pass DOT Trucks On Taconic, State Police Say
Driver Injured After Allegedly Attempting To Pass DOT Trucks On Taconic, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man was injured after allegedly attempting to pass two Department of Transportation trucks on the Taconic Parkway and flipping his vehicle. Putnam County resident Rowan Thomas, age 24, of Mahopac, was injured around 9:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, while driving his 2019 Jeep Compass on the parkway in Lagrangeville, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, two DOT Freightliner trucks were traveling slowly in the right lane when Thomas passed the first truck, only to realize that the second truck was in front of him, also traveling slowly. Thomas whipped…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency
Ida: Hundreds Of Rescues Performed During Storm; Downstate NY Remains In State Of Emergency After Tropical Depression Ida brought historic rainfall to parts of the region, flash flooding, and scores of power outages, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is directing additional state agency assets to respond to the areas impacted. The storm, which began moving through the area on Wednesday, Sept. 1, caused flooding on a number of roadways across Long Island, the lower Mid-Hudson and New York City, the state said. In Westchester and Rockland counties, New York State Fire and State Police, along with the Department of Environmental Conservation participated in about 100 rescues, the state…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Tropical Depression Ida New York State agencies are preparing emergency response assets as Tropical Depression Ida is set to impact the region with heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding in some areas. The storm arrived on Wednesday, Sept. 1, and is expected to pass through by late Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2. Related story: Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible "The remnants of Hurricane Ida are forecast to impact downstate and eastern parts of the state, including New York City, Long Island, and parts of the Southern Tier, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Capital r…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
New York State Agencies Announce Storm Emergency Preparation Efforts New York State Agencies Announce Storm Emergency Preparation Efforts
New York State Agencies Announce Storm Emergency Preparation Efforts With a wave of potentially severe storms set to move into the New York area, state agencies have been planning their emergency response effort. Some downstate areas could experience up to four inches of rain, and wind gusts could reach up 60 miles per hour, the National Weather Service. The State said that the Department of Transportation has the following assets prepared to respond: 1,395 large dump trucks 74 wheeled and tracked excavators 306 large loaders 17 vacuum trucks with sewer jets 20 graders 15 tree crew bucket trucks 77 chippers Additionally, the state said the New York St…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement In Rockland County Nets 63 Violations Commercial Vehicle Enforcement In Rockland County Nets 63 Violations
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement In Rockland County Nets 63 Violations Over a four-month period, police and state officials in part of Rockland County issued 63 summons to drivers of commercial trucks for various violations including being over the weight limit and carrying hazardous materials. The Orangetown Police Department conducted three commercial vehicle enforcement details this year in an effort to cut down on the number of trucks violating road rules. The details were held on Wednesday, April 28, Tuesday, June 22, and Tuesday, July 6, said Orangetown PD Captain James Brown. Inspectors from the state Department of Transportation we…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways
Police Officers Disguised As Highway Workers Monitoring NY Roadways Drivers who speed through work zones or ignore construction signs might soon have a ticket in their pocket when a special enforcement detail hits the roadways. Dubbed "Operation Hardhat," the statewide traffic enforcement detail -- which began on Tuesday, July 14 --  targets motorists who drive recklessly through work zones.  The operation is a joint initiative between the New York State Police, Department of Transportation, and Thruway Authority, to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance, and eme…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory
Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory Clocks will “spring ahead” an hour this weekend during Daylight Saving Time, and the Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be cautious when adjusting to the time change. “Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend,” the DOT posted in a statement. “While you adjust to the time change, be especially careful of driving. Get enough sleep, stay alert and if you feel drowsy, don't drive.” Clocks will switch over at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, at which points clocks will be adjusted to 3 a.m. local time. Daylight Saving Time stays in effect from the second Sunday of March to the fir…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Critical Following Head-On Route 59 Garbage Truck Crash In Hillburn One Critical Following Head-On Route 59 Garbage Truck Crash In Hillburn
One Critical Following Head-On Route 59 Garbage Truck Crash In Hillburn Police are investigating a serious head-on crash on Route 59 in Hillburn that took place early in the morning The crash occurred around 6:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 when a northbound garbage truck swerved into the southbound lane of Route 59 striking a small sedan head-on, Ramapo Police said. The truck pushed the car into a parking lot adjacent to Route 59.  The sedan's driver, of Warwick, was extricated by Tallman, Hillburn and Suffern Fire departments. He was taken by Ramapo Valley Ambulance to Hackensack Medical Center in critical condition, police said. The roadway was closed f…

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by Kathy Reakes