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Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details
Here's How Many Tickets Were Dished Out During State Police Construction Zone Details New York State Police troopers went deep undercover, posing as construction workers, handing out more than 100 tickets to motorists during “Operation Hardhat.” Over the weekend, troopers teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation for the special detail, dishing out a total of 112 tickets to speedsters and distracted drivers on numerous highway work zones. In total, 40 motorists were ticketed for speeding, while another 34 were cited for cell phone use while behind the wheel. Fourteen drivers received tickets for failing to wear seatbelts, two were issued summonses for impro…

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by Zak Failla
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Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Deep Undercover: NYSP Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones
Deep Undercover: Nysp Troopers To Pose As Construction Workers In Highway Work Zones Some troopers are going deep undercover. The New York State Police is teaming with the New York State Department of Transportation for Operation Hardhat, which will see troopers dressing as construction workers to catch speedsters and distracted drivers in highway work zones. According to New York State Police, construction workers in highway work zones could be troopers as they seek to crack down on reckless driving in work zones with the mantra “slow down, move over, and put away your smartphones.” In 2018, there were 701 crashes in work zones on state roads and bridges, resulting in 13…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure Scheduled On I-84 Stretch The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming lane closure for a stretch of I-84. The Department says that a single lane closure is scheduled for Interstate 84 westbound between Exit 5A (Route 747) and Exit 5 (Route 208) in the Orange County towns of Newburgh and Montgomery on Friday, Aug. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews perform construction and maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to traffic control devices li…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned
Expect Delays: I-84 Lane, Shoulder Closures Planned There will be lane and shoulder closures on I-84 this week as contractors perform construction activities. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8, there will be single lane and shoulder closures on I-84 westbound between exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) in Kent and East Fishkill. During the construction, motorists have been warned to expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes when possible. “Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through t…

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by Zak Failla
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$23.6M Bridge Construction Project Starts In Area $23.6M Bridge Construction Project Starts In Area
$23.6M Bridge Construction Project Starts In Area Orange County’s construction project to replace or rehabilitate seven bridges has officially begun as of Thursday, August 1, according to New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. The $23.6 million project will rehabilitate four bridges and replace three others along Route 9W in an effort to improve safety and enhance ease of travel throughout the towns of New Windsor, Cornwall and Highlands in Orange County. “This project is part of Governor Cuomo’s unprecedented commitment to building a 21st Century transportation infrastructure that improves qualit…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch
Road Closure Planned For Busy Route 6 Stretch There will be road closures for several days on a busy stretch of Route 6 as contracting crews perform work. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that from 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Orange County, there will be road closures on Route 6 between Minisink Avenue and County Route 15 in Port Jervis. During the construction project, motorists have been advised that there may be delays in the area and should seek alternate routes, when possible. The NYSDOT noted that “motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speedi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Seek Info After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found Off I-84 Police Seek Info After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found Off I-84
Police Seek Info After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found Off I-84 New update: Reward For Info Now Being Offered After Young Dog Tied To Tree Found In Area Police are asking the public's help for information after an abandoned dog was found tied to a tree off of a busy stretch of Interstate 84. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, a New York State Department of Transportation crew getting ready to mow near mile marker 50 on the highway in East Fishkill heard what sounded like a dog barking in the nearby woods, state police said. They found a young dog tied to a tree that also showed signs of prior neglect. With the assistance…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Lane Closure, Traffic Stoppages Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Motorists driving on I-84 in Orange County will see overnight lane closures and brief traffic stoppages for several days as crews perform construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that lane closures have been scheduled on I-84 in the Towns of Wallkill, Greenville, Montgomery and Wawayanda; and the City of Port Jervis beginning on Monday, July 15. On I-84 eastbound, the closures will begin each day at 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Exit 1 (US Route 1/NJ Route 23) and Exit 4 (NY Route 17). Westbound, closures will begin each day at 7 p.m. and last thro…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork
Route 17A Stretch Will Be Closed For Weeks During Roadwork A busy Orange County roadway will be closed for several weeks as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that east and westbound lanes on Route 17A will be closed between West Street and Railroad Avenue in Warwick. The closure is expected to kick off at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, July 8 and all last through Monday, Aug. 12 as crews perform construction activity. During the closure, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised to seek alternate routes. According to the NYSDOT, “drivers are…

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by Zak Failla
News
I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled
I-84 Single-Lane Closures Scheduled Single-lane closures with periodic traffic slowdowns are scheduled on a stretch of Interstate 84. The closures will be westbound in Kent and East Fishkill between Exit 17 (Ludingtonville Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway), and eastbound between Exit 15 (Lime Kiln Road) and Exit 16 (Taconic State Parkway) on Monday, July 1 and Tuesday July 2, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and seek alternate routes where possible, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Drivers are asked to u…

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland
Route 45 Lane Closures Scheduled For Rockland There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for several days on a busy Rockland County roadway as contractors perform construction in Spring Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning motorists that from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day between Thursday, June 13 and Monday, June 17, there will be lane closures on Route 45 between East Funston Avenue and Old Nyack Turnpike. During the closures, motorists in the area can expect delays and have been advised by the NYSDOT to seek an alternate route, when possible. There will be posted detours and…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say
Husband, Wife Co-Owners Stole Over $50K By Fraudulently Billing In Area, Police Say A husband and wife who owned a Mahopac towing company have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 by overcharging customers. New York State Police from the Hawthorne barracks arrested Frank Inzano, 47, and Shannon Inzano, 42, both of Carmel, on Tuesday, May 21 and charged them with attempted criminal possession of a weapon, grand larceny, offer to file a false instrument, and criminal tax fraud, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. The duo, who owned Top Notch Towing in Mahopac, became the target of an investigation after a complaint was received regarding the business bill…

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by Kathy Reakes