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Deadly Combination: Teen Driver Plus Teen Passenger Increase Crash Chance 51 Percent, AAA Says Deadly Combination: Teen Driver Plus Teen Passenger Increase Crash Chance 51 Percent, AAA Says
Deadly Combination: Teen Driver Plus Teen Passenger Increase Crash Chance 51 Percent, AAA Says Teenage passengers may be the biggest threat to teenage drivers, according to a recently released report from AAA. Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that when a teen driver has only teen passengers in their vehicle, the fatality rate for all people involved in a crash increased 51 percent. In comparison, when passengers over the age of 35 ride with a teen driver, overall fatality rates in crashes decreased 8 percent. According to AAA, in 2016, teen drivers were involved in more than a million police-reported crashes resulting in more than 3,200 deaths. Researchers f…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend Motorists should be extra cautious when making the rounds through the end of the weekend. From Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25, the New York State Police say they will be increasing enforcement efforts statewide for Thanksgiving week. This initiative is an effort the NYPD hopes will prevent tragedies caused by aggressive, distracted, or impaired driving. Troopers will be ‘highly visible’ during this time, so drivers should expect amped-up DWI patrols and increased sobriety checkpoints. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend I encourage all New Yorkers to drive safely, ta…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area
Numerous Crashes, Stuck Vehicles Reported Throughout Area This story has been updated with new incidents. A wintry mix of snow and sleet has overspread the area, marking the arrival of a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm, and numerous crashes had already been reported as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Throughout the evening, vehicles have been reported stuck on numerous roadways with local police agencies warning motorists of the hazardous conditions. Many side streets quickly became impassable. Here's a rundown of incidents reported starting late afternoon through the evening commute. Westchester County Eastbound I-287 in Westchester, crash blocking…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Sound The Alarm: Crashes Spike When Daylight Saving Ends, AAA Says Sound The Alarm: Crashes Spike When Daylight Saving Ends, AAA Says
Sound The Alarm: Crashes Spike When Daylight Saving Ends, AAA Says While many were glad to get an extra hour of sleep due to the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, AAA is cautioning that commuters need to be wary of drowsy driving due to the clock shift. Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. during the evening commute, when the sky turns to twilight, crashes spike by 45 percent in the region, according to AAA, citing the end of Daylight Saving Time. “Even though we feel we’re getting an extra hour of sleep, time changes do affect our internal body clocks,” AAA Northeast spokesperson Fran Mayko said. “So it’s important drivers prepare and make lifestyle adjustments…

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by Zak Failla
News
Limo That Crashed, Killing 20, Failed Inspection, Driver Did Not Have Proper License Limo That Crashed, Killing 20, Failed Inspection, Driver Did Not Have Proper License
Limo That Crashed, Killing 20, Failed Inspection, Driver Did Not Have Proper License The stretch limousine involved in the horrific crash that killed 20 adults over the weekend near Albany failed an inspection in September and was not supposed to be on the road, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday afternoon. The limo driver, identified as 53-year-old Scott Lisinicchia, also did not have the proper license to operate the vehicle, Cuomo told reporters at the Columbus Day Parade in New York City. Cuomo said the state is working on getting a cease-and-desist order to prevent the limousine company, Prestige Limousine, from operating until the National Transportation Safety Bo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Week-Long Police Detail Targeting Speeding, Aggressive Driving Starts Week-Long Police Detail Targeting Speeding, Aggressive Driving Starts
Week-Long Police Detail Targeting Speeding, Aggressive Driving Starts “Speed Week” is back, as New York State Police troopers conduct a weeklong crackdown on drunk, distracted and aggressive drivers on the New York State Thruway. The week-long enforcement began on Sunday, Sept. 9, lasting through Saturday, Sept. 15. The last “Speed Week” enforcement, last month in Westchester, led to dozens of tickets for various offenses. According to state police, speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal crashes in New York State. More than 42,000 people die as the result of traffic crashes each year nationally, and hundreds of thousands …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebra…

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Police Ramping Up Patrols On Routes 32, 300, 94 After Series Of Crashes Police Ramping Up Patrols On Routes 32, 300, 94 After Series Of Crashes
Police Ramping Up Patrols On Routes 32, 300, 94 After Series Of Crashes There will be an increased police presence in the 5 Corners area of Vails Gate following a series of crashes. New Windsor Police Lt. Michael Farbent said that officers will be working to “discourage and monitor for illegal lane usage and other driving violations as part of a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” initiative, beginning on July 30. The 5 Corners area is where State Route 32, Route 300 and Route 94 converge at the same intersection. According to police, there have been numerous accidents and near misses in the area. Police said that many of the incidents were “caused by improp…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details
Tickets Issued To Nearly 12,000 In State Police July 4th Details Thousands of tickets were issued in New York as New York State Police targeted drunk and distracted drivers during the Independence Day holiday. As part of the STOP-DWI Independence Day week-long crackdown, State Police troopers busted thousands of motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. The detail began at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, and lasted until 6 a.m. on July 5. During the 108-hour campaign, police issued a total of 11,480 tickets for various infractions. During the campaign, troopers arrested 216 people for d…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week
Police Ramp Up Drunk, Drugged Driver Details For July 4th Week Local and state police will be cracking down on drunk or drugged drivers during the Fourth of July holiday, as they continue their attempts to curtail intoxicated driving statewide. New York State Police will increase patrols for several days, beginning on Saturday, June 30 and continuing through Thursday, July 5, including additional sobriety checkpoints and units targeting reckless or aggressive driving statewide “in an effort to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel.” Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobrie…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
County Lawmakers Move One Step Closer To Approving Red Light Cameras County Lawmakers Move One Step Closer To Approving Red Light Cameras
County Lawmakers Move One Step Closer To Approving Red Light Cameras For careless or impatient motorists, racing through yellow or red traffic lights may be reduced throughout Westchester. At a special meeting on Monday, June 11, the county Board of Legislators, by a 16-0 vote, approved a measure asking New York state to give the county permission to consider passing a local law to allow red light cameras at county intersections. “The measure was passed in order to get it into the hands of state legislators quickly, because the state legislative session is ending," said county Board Chairman Ben Boykin, D-Harrison, Scarsdale, White Plains. "But thi…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Longtime Ramapo Police Officer Calls It A Career Longtime Ramapo Police Officer Calls It A Career
Longtime Ramapo Police Officer Calls It A Career Longtime Ramapo Police Officer Morgan Tighe is calling it a career. Tighe who began his career in 1986 with the NYPD, moved to the Ramapo Police Department in 1989. Over the years he has served in various capacities, including police officer, Rapid Response Team member, Traffic Safety Officer and was a member of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.  "Please join us in wishing PO Tighe a long, healthy and rewarding retirement," the department said on Facebook. "Congratulations Morgan."

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by Kathy Reakes