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NY Route 9A

Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region
Sporadic, 15-Minute Closures Scheduled For Busy Roadway In Region A busy roadway in Northern Westchester will have intermittent closures for a six-hour period over the weekend. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect the sporadic 15-minute traffic stoppages along Route 9A between Browns Lane and Skyline Drive in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, Sept. 14, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., to facilitate overhead wire work.
Crash Shuts Down Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester Crash Shuts Down Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester
Crash Shuts Down Busy Roadway In Northern Westchester A crash caused a busy main route in Northern Westchester to close as emergency crews responded to the scene.  The incident happened on Monday, March 4 at around 6:30 p.m., when a motor vehicle crash occurred on Route 9A (Saw Mill River Road) in Hawthorne near the Amazon warehouse, according to the Hawthorne Fire Department.  According to reports, a pedestrian was struck at the scene, but police have not yet confirmed the extent of the injuries.  The incident caused the road to close between Skyline Drive and Route 141 for an extended amount of time on Monday.  This is …
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision' Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision'
Family-Owned Eatery To Close After More Than 70 Years In Westchester: 'It Was Right Decision' A beloved bakery that has been serving customers in Westchester for more than seven decades is coming to the end of its story.  The Riviera Bakehouse, located in Ardsley at 660 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), will be closing at the end of January 2024 after more than 70 years in business, the owners announced on the business's website.  The current owners, who have operated the bakery for 30 years, said that the decision to close was a heavy one to make.  "Despite how difficult it was to make this decision, in the end, we feel it was the right decision for us and ou…
2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Northern Westchester, Police Say 2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Northern Westchester, Police Say
2 Cruisers Struck By Speeding Vehicle During Pursuit In Northern Westchester, Police Say Two police cruisers were struck by a vehicle during a high-speed chase on a busy road in Northern Westchester, authorities said.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 19 in Briarcliff Manor, when police tried to stop a speeding vehicle on Route 9A northbound. When the vehicle did not stop, a brief chase then started. During this pursuit, two Briarcliff Manor Police Department cruisers were struck by the vehicle, which eventually came to a stop on Hazelton Circle.  The driver of the vehicle then ran away but was quickly caught by an officer and taken into custody,&n…
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews 'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews
'Food Is Crazy Fresh': New Thai Restaurant In Westchester Drawing Rave Reviews An all-new restaurant in Westchester is already leaving visitors gobsmacked at the quality and freshness of its Thai cuisine.  Neung Thai Kitchen, located in Ardsley at 800 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), opened in December 2022 and since then has been aiming to serve a "true Thai experience" to visitors, according to the restaurant's website.  The eatery's chefs use the "freshest and most authentic ingredients available" in a variety of curries, noodles, soups, fried rice dishes, and entrees, the owners said.  Menu items offered include drunken noodles, different kinds of Thai coconut cur…
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Westchester A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Westchester
A Look Inside: New ShopRite Supermarket Opens In Westchester A new ShopRite supermarket in Westchester that offers plenty of services and amenities is now open to shoppers.  The new supermarket, located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), held a grand opening celebration on Sunday, March 26, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Earlier Report - New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Elmsford The 74,000-square-foot store includes features like "Fresh to Table," which provides to-go food options and ingredients to people who only have enough time to make a quick stop.  A look inside the new ShopRite supermarket in El…
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester
New ShopRite Supermarket To Hold Grand Opening In Westchester A new 74,000-square-foot ShopRite supermarket is about to open in Westchester.  Located in Elmsford at 320 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), the new ShopRite will open on Sunday, March 26, and hold a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. that will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting.  The full-service supermarket will feature an in-store space called "Fresh to Table," which will provide to-go food options and ingredients for those who only have time to make one stop.  The space will offer meals that are ready-to-cook, ready-to-heat, and ready-to-eat, in addition to also…
Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Northern Westchester Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Northern Westchester
Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Road In Northern Westchester Click here for a new, updated story: Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Hawthorne Two people were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a crane at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located next to 245 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva said.  As a result of the incident, two people were taken to the hospital. Police have not yet released any information regarding their condition. …
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Wholesale Club In Westchester Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Wholesale Club In Westchester
Man Injured After Attempted Abduction Outside Wholesale Club In Westchester Police are investigating an attempted abduction outside a wholesale club in Westchester. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Sunday,  Jan. 22 outside Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Road (Route 9A) in Elmsford. The Greenburgh Police Department said an adult male victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  "The incident appears to be isolated and not an ongoing threat to the public," Town of Greenburgh PD Lieutenant Dennis Basulto said in a statement.  Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Greenburgh…
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Tries to Break Into Deli With Hammer In Northern Westchester, Police Say A man is facing attempted burglary charges after trying to use a hammer to get into a Northern Westchester deli after-hours, police said. On Friday, Jan. 13, around 5 a.m., state police were told by Zio's Italian Deli in Cortlandt at 2040 Albany Post Rd. (Route 9A) that someone had activated their burglar alarm and broken a window. Authorities then began investigating the incident and determined that 41-year-old Jose Erazo of Cortlandt had tried and failed to use a hammer to enter the deli, and had vandalized a security camera on the property.  Erazo was charged with:  Third-de…
Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway'
Mayor In Northern Westchester Calls For State Action On 'Dangerous, Outdated Roadway' A Northern Westchester mayor who is fed up with the dangerous conditions on major roadways is calling on the state for action. In a letter to state transportation officials, Briarcliff Manor Mayor Steve Vescio once again presses state Department of Transportation officials to address the serious and ongoing safety issues on the heavily trafficked and outmoded Route 9A in as it winds through Briarcliff and Ossining.  In the letter, Vescio points to two recent major accidents that could easily have resulted in multiple fatalities and renewed his call for immediate repairs to the dam…
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester With e-commerce continuing to grow across the country due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that Amazon is building a new warehouse in Westchester County. Located in Mount Pleasant on Route 9A, the new 150,000-square-foot distribution center will include 136,000 feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space, according to Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi.  Most importantly, the project will bring about 100 local jobs -- with pay starting around $18 an hour -- and about 1,000 area construction jobs, the supervisor said. In addition, the new center, will…
One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Westchester Crash One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Westchester Crash
One Killed In Fiery, Head-On Westchester Crash One person was killed and another injured during a head-on crash between a fuel tanker and a four-door sedan in Westchester County. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, on Route 9A, also known as Saw Mill River Road, in Greenburgh. According to Lt. Kobie Powell, of the Greenburgh Police, following the crash, the cab of the truck and the sedan burst into flames. The driver of the sedan was killed, he added. The extent of injuries for the other driver was not known The crash shut down the roadway for several hours; it has since reopened.  The driver who was killed …
Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Northern Westchester Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Northern Westchester
Tanker Truck Fire Breaks Out Near High School In Northern Westchester An oil tanker fire tied up traffic for several hours near an area high school. The oil tanker caught fire at approximately 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 on South Highland Avenue in Ossining near the high school, officials said. The incident caused severe traffic problems on Route 9A and in the surrounding areas. Police said that the fire caused traffic diversions between Main Street and Walker Avenue. The fire was ultimately determined to be mechanical and did not ignite any gasoline in the tanker. One lane each on South Highland Avenue was reopened by approximately 11 p.m., and traffic was …
Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester
Man, 44, Killed In One-Car Crash In Northern Westchester A man was killed in an early morning one-car crash on a busy roadway in Northern Westchester. The crash on Saturday, June 8 caused the hourslong closure where Routes 9 and 9A merge near the Croton River Bridge in Ossining. The driver, a 44-year-old Briarcliff man, died at the scene, according to the Ossining Police Department. The subsequent accident investigation was conducted by the Westchester County Police Department.  "While it will take some time for the investigation to be completed, initial information indicates that speed may have played a factor in this incid…
Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute
Serious Crash Causes Route 9A Closure During Evening Commute This story has been updated. A serious motor vehicle crash caused the closure of a busy stretch of Route 9A in Ardsley in both directions during the evening commute. The crash took place around 4:07 p.m., Friday, June 7, at Route 9A and Revolutionary Road, , said the Ardsley Police Department. Dispatchers could not confirm reports of three people reportedly pinned in the vehicle due to the crash being a working scene.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Former Rockland Sheriff Thomas Goldrick Dies Former Rockland Sheriff Thomas Goldrick Dies
Former Rockland Sheriff Thomas Goldrick Dies Former Rockland County Sheriff Thomas J. Goldrick, known as the "Singing Sheriff,"  has died at the age of 93.  Goldrick, who served as Sheriff from 1982 to 1991, is known for leading the department through some of its most difficult years including the trials of the Brinks robbery defendants, which had a significant impact on Rockland County, said the Rockland County Sheriff's Office. Goldrick had previously served for 22 years with the NYPD., before becoming a professor in 1968 in a newly developed program in Criminal Justice at Rockland Community C…
12 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Details 12 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Details
12 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI During Super Bowl Weekend Police Details While the New England Patriots took home the trophy on Saturday night, 31 drivers in the area did not enjoy the Super Bowl weekend, and were taken off the road for alleged impaired driving in the Hudson Valley. Among the local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, Feb. 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Clement C. McCann, 55, of Cortlandt, for DWI with a prior conviction within 10 years, a felony, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a misdemeanor, and operating without an interlock device, a misdemeanor. He was traveling on Route 9A in Cortlandt, when he was st…
One Extricated After Car Overturns At Corner Of Routes 9A, 119 One Extricated After Car Overturns At Corner Of Routes 9A, 119
One Extricated After Car Overturns At Corner Of Routes 9A, 119 This story has been updated. Traffic was backed up following a two-vehicle crash at the corner of Route 9A and Route 119 in Elmsford. The incident took place around 9:15 a.m. Thursday when one vehicle hit another, sending it flying on its roof. One driver was able to get out of the car, but the woman in the flipped vehicle was cut out of her seatbelt by a Good Samaritan and pulled away. She was transported to the hospital for treatment, said the woman's husband.  The cause of the crash is under investigation. 
High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester
High-Speed Chase, Crash Injures Officer, Shuts Down Route 9A In Westchester This story has been updated. A high-speed police chase that ended with a crash has closed a major Westchester County roadway in two towns and injured a police officer, according to the Westchester County Police. The chase began around 11:30 a.m. Friday when a Westchester County Police officer received a notice that a car passing him on the Sawmill River Road in Mount Pleasant was wanted for a number of vehicle burglaries in Bethlehem, near Albany, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The officer stopped the vehicle, which then sped away with two people inside, …
Route 9A, Former 'Movie Mecca,' Loses Another Cinema Complex Route 9A, Former 'Movie Mecca,' Loses Another Cinema Complex
Route 9A, Former 'Movie Mecca,' Loses Another Cinema Complex Route 9A, also known as Saw Mill River Road, was once a mecca of movie entertainment destinations in the towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant. Last year, the owner of the All Westchester Saw Mill Multiplex Cinemas in Hawthorne tore down its 10-screen theater at 151 Saw Mill River Road and replaced it with an Audi car dealership. And now, a short drive south of that movie hub, the Greenburgh Multiplex theater at 320 Saw Mill River Road will close on May 31, 2019, according to Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner. Both business complexes are a short drive from the site of the Elmsford Drive-i…
Two Westchester Diners File For Bankruptcy Two Westchester Diners File For Bankruptcy
Two Westchester Diners File For Bankruptcy American Diner Group, Inc., which owns two popular eateries in Hawthorne and Yonkers, has filed for federal bankruptcy protection, according to multiple sources.  The family-owned diners claim they were forced to file for bankruptcy because of an $837,000 U.S. Department of Labor judgment that was assessed last year for paying workers less than they had earned. American Classic Broadway Diner in Yonkers and American Classic Executive Diner in Hawthorne filed for Chapter 11 reorganization on May 2 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in White Plains. “It is the debtor’s intention to immediately seek med…