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1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction Crash In Orange County 1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction Crash In Orange County
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction Crash In Orange County One person was killed and another injured when a Nissan van traveling north on a busy stretch of I-87 rear-ended a bobtail 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was slowed in the right lane of traffic.  The collision occurred in Orange County at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the town of Woodbury. According to New York State Trooper Sgt. Jack Keller, an approaching work zone for line stripping, caused the slow traffic. The collision pushed the tractor-trailer forward and into the rear of a 1997 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection
Expect Delays: Work Starts At Busy Hudson Valley Intersection Traffic will likely be slowed at a busy intersection in the Hudson Valley as crews begin road work.  The intersection of Seminary Hill Road and Church Street in the Putnam County town of Carmel will be held up by road work that began on Wednesday, July 24, according to the Carmel Highway Department. Highway Department officials advised motorists in the area to "be patient and allow extra time" as the work may hold up traffic. Motorists can also use Willow Road as an alternate route around the work zone. 

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County
Roadwork Alert: Route 9W To Close In Rockland County Drivers can expect delays as a portion of a busy roadway is expected to close in Rockland County.  The northbound side of Route 9W is expected to close between Shadyside Avenue and South Broadway in the Village of Nyack on Saturday, Aug. 12 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. for sign repairs, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Inclimate weather could prohibit the repairs, in which case the road will remain open.  Drivers can expect delays and should follow detour signs in the area. Those who live in the area will be able to get home, however. Speeding fin…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Northern Westchester Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Northern Westchester
Single-, Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Taconic Parkway Stretch In Northern Westchester State officials announced several upcoming lane closures on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County. Single- and double-lane closures will be implemented between Exit 16 (Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park) and the Putnam County Line in Yorktown to facilitate road work, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials said the closures are set to take place at the following times: Northbound double-lane closures, beginning Monday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 7, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Southbound double-lane closures, beginning Monday, Oc…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Be ready for possible traffic delays through southwest Dutchess County in the coming days. Scheduled road work on Interstate 84 near the Town of Fishkill will have one lane closed in either direction near Fishkill Creek, according to the Department of Transportation. First up will be the closure of one westbound lane between US Route 9 and State Route 52, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That will be followed by one eastbound lane closing through the same stretch Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closures are to accommodate bridg…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say
Man Deliberately Drives Through Detour Barricade In Area, Injures Two Road Workers, Police Say A man with 11 license suspensions has been arrested for allegedly deliberately driving his vehicle through a barricaded road that was being repaired, injuring two workers in the area.  Police arrested Sullivan County resident Jamiller Drayton, age 38, of Monticello on Thursday, June 10, following the incident. Around 7:40 a.m., Thursday, Drayton was driving a 2009 Dodge Avenger on West Broadway in the Village of Monticello, when he approached a road closure at the intersection of Hillside Avenue, said Monticello PD Lt. Mark Johnstone. Village of Monticello Public Works DPW s…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Motorists planning to travel on Route 6 in Northern Westchester will be detoured for two weeks as crews work to replace a guard rail in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5 in Cortlandt. Road closures will continue on weekdays through Friday, April 16 between Route 9D and Route 9 to allow crews to replace the guide rail. Motorists can expect delays in the area during the guide rail work. Drivers have been instructed …

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by Zak Failla