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Woman Driving Drunk On I-87 Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say Woman Driving Drunk On I-87 Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk On I-87 Had BAC Triple Legal Limit, Police Say An Orange County woman was busted driving with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit during a traffic stop on I-87, State Police said. New York State Police troopers on patrol on I-87 in Clarkstown stopped Highland Falls resident Melissa O’Malley, 26, at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 17 when she committed a traffic violation. Police said that during the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that O’Malley was intoxicated, and a breathalyzer at the State Police barrack in Tarrytown found her blood alcohol content to be .23 percent. O’Malley was arrested and cha…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man
Alert Issued For Wanted Hudson Valley Man State Police troopers are on the hunt for a man wanted on drug charges stemming back to an incident in 2015. An alert was issued by state police on Wednesday regarding the whereabouts of 45-year-old Lenny Barr, who is wanted on an arrest warrant on charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway on Feb. 9, 2015 in Tarrytown. According to police, during that traffic stop, it was determined that Barr was in possession of marijuana and heroin, leading to his arrest. He then failed to show up fo…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Westchester-Based Company Wins $450M 'Warp Speed' Contract For Potential Treatment COVID-19: Westchester-Based Company Wins $450M 'Warp Speed' Contract For Potential Treatment
Covid-19: Westchester-Based Company Wins $450M 'Warp Speed' Contract For Potential Treatment Westchester-based Regeneron has landed a $450 million federal contract to produce a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cocktail that is already nearing the final stages of clinical trials. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which is located in Tarrytown, has been tasked with creating a cocktail that would include a mixture of antibodies that could help keep those infected by the virus from getting sicker and keep healthy people from getting sick. The anti-viral antibody cocktail is part of Operation Warp Speed for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Vaccines, whi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With DWI On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say Woman Charged With DWI On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say
Woman Charged With DWI On I-87 Had BAC Twice Limit, Police Say A woman driving on I-87 in the Hudson Valley had a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit after being caught driving erratically by New York State Police. New York State Police troopers in Rockland County responded to a stretch of I-87 in Clarkstown at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Monday, July 6, after a driver struck a guide rail and road sign. Troopers responded to the area and located the damaged vehicle, which had stopped with the vehicle part in the right lane and right shoulder on I-87. According to police, while speaking with the driver, Middletown resident Jenine R…

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by Zak Failla
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Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move?
Should Cyclists, Pedestrians Be Given Separate Times On New TZB Shared Pathway As Safety Move? With New Yorkers now enjoying the 3.6-mile shared bicycle-pedestrian path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, some are questioning whether cyclists and walkers can safely share the space. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner - a noted cycling enthusiast - launched a survey asking whether there should be specific schedules for pedestrians and bicyclists after receiving questions about the safety of the 12-foot wide path. The path extends from the bridge's Westchester landing in Tarrytown to the Rockland Landing in South Nyack. It takes approximately 80 minutes to walk the length of the pathway, …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase In Westchester Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase In Westchester
Duo Accused Of Unlawfully Selling Fireworks After Foot Chase In Westchester A 24-year-old man speeding on I-87 in Westchester attempted to take New York State Police on a brief chase after being busted with illegal fireworks during a traffic stop on I-87. New York State Police troopers stopped Long Island resident Jonathan Mata, of Great Neck, at approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when he was clocked driving 93 mph in a posted 45 mph zone on I-87 in Tarrytown. During the stop, troopers said that they found a large amount of fireworks in the back seat of the vehicle. Mata was also allegedly intoxicated at the time he was stopped by State Police. While sea…

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Westchester Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Westchester Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Westchester Man Seen him? New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown have issued an alert as they try to locate a wanted man who was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence of drugs. Aidan Kelly, 38, is wanted on a bench warrant following his arrest in August 2006 for driving while ability impaired by drugs on the New York State Thruway when he was involved in a crash. While investigating the crash, Kelly was determined to be intoxicated by New York State Police troopers, and he was arrested. He later failed to appear for court proceedings and the bench warrant was issued for his ar…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path
Photos: Get First Look At What You'll Find On New TZB Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path On what would have been his father’s 88th birthday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the shared bicycle and pedestrian path at the new Tappan Zee Bridge, which connects Westchester and Rockland counties. Cuomo was in Tarrytown on Monday, June 15 to officially open up the 3.6-mile path, which is expected to be a boon for businesses in the region. “You can come across the Hudson River, and when you look south you can see New York City, and when you look north, it’s one of the most beautiful river valleys on the globe,” he said. “You can say that I’m not objective, and am being subjective, …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance COVID-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance
Covid-19: Number Of People Allowed In Groups For Phase 3 Increases As Two New Regions Advance New York regions entering Phase 3 of their novel coronavirus (COVID-19) economic recovery can now entertain larger gatherings as the state continues to daily monitor their metrics. With Western New York and the Capital Region on track to join the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 3 this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted, up from 10. Western New York will now officially move to Phase 3 on Tuesday, June 16 and the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 17.  The Hudson Valley is schedul…

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New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public
New Tappan Zee Bridge's Shared Bicycle-Pedestrian Path Will Open To Public The new 3.6-mile shared bicycle-pedestrian path on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, with landings in Westchester and Rockland, will open to the public. The opening starts at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The 12-foot wide shared-use path extends from its Westchester Landing (333 South Broadway) in the Village of Tarrytown, across one of the widest points of the Hudson River, to the Rockland Landing in the Village of South Nyack (1200 Route 9W). Visitor parking, restrooms, bicycle repair stations and other amenities, along with connectivity to local bicycle and pedestrian networks, will b…

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Missing 17-Year-Old Found In Westchester Missing 17-Year-Old Found In Westchester
Missing 17-Year-Old Found In Westchester A 17-year-old boy who went missing last week has been located in Westchester County. Santino Crosson, who lives with his parents in Randolph, New Jersey, was found unharmed by New York State Police in Tarrytown, on Saturday, June 13, authorities said. Santino had last been seen Thursday morning, June 11 in Morris Plains and later that day at the Whole Foods Market in Union Square, New York City.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Westchester COVID-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality Westchester COVID-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality
Westchester Covid-19 Cases Continue To Drop As Economy Reopens: Breakdown By Municipality Westchester has entered Phase 1 of reopening the economy as the mid-Hudson Valley region met the metrics set forth by the state to begin recovering from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The number of active COVID-19 cases in Westchester continues to drop as of Tuesday, May 26, as the county, region, and the state begins climbing out of the hole created by the virus’ outbreak. Before reopening, businesses must provide a detailed plan to the county, review the guidance provided by the state and CDC, employees and patrons must continue to wear face coverings, and physical distancing …

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by Zak Failla