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Traffic Alert: Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Closing 3 Lanes Of Route 17 In Orange County Traffic Alert: Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Closing 3 Lanes Of Route 17 In Orange County
Traffic Alert: Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass, Closing 3 Lanes Of Route 17 In Orange County A tractor-trailer hauling an excavator hit an overpass in Orange County and rolled over, blocking three eastbound traffic lanes on Route 17.  The incident occurred in Orange County early Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Goshen at Exit 124. Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said there are detours in place. But traffic is backed up. The lanes are expected to be closed for several hours.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (VIDEO) Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (VIDEO)
Stolen Jeep Crashes After Palisades Interstate Parkway Pursuit, 5 In Custody (Video) Five people are in custody following a pursuit involving a stolen Jeep that ended in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP) Thursday morning, Dec. 5, according to Daily Voice sources. UPDATE: These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say The incident began in Edgewater, where police initiated the pursuit. The stolen vehicle entered the southbound lanes of the PIP, where it was spotted by a Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department sergeant, sources told Daily Voice. The chase lasted about a mile before the vehicle crashed. All five su…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know
Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking 8.7 million travelers to use its airports and crossings during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Monday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 2.  Travelers should expect heavy traffic, longer wait times, and parking challenges, the agency announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Approximately 3.2 million passengers are expected to travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International airports—an increase of 2% from last year’s record volume. To accommodat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Vehicle Catches On Fire On New Tappan Zee Bridge, Impacts Traffic Vehicle Catches On Fire On New Tappan Zee Bridge, Impacts Traffic
Vehicle Catches On Fire On New Tappan Zee Bridge, Impacts Traffic A vehicle fire impacted traffic on the new Tappan Zee Bridge off the shore of Westchester County.  The blaze happened on Thursday, Aug. 22 just before 11 a.m., when a truck caught on fire in the northbound lanes of I-87 on the bridge near the Tarrytown shore, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  The incident temporarily caused the left lane to be completely blocked. Traffic is now stop-and-go in the area, the Thruway Authority reported just after 11 a.m.  More information about the fire has not yet been released.  The new Tappan Zee Bridge's official nam…

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by Ben Crnic
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
News
New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts
New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts Before President Joe Biden's visit to Westchester, authorities are warning motorists of expected impacts to rush hour traffic. New, updated report - Biden Visit: These Westchester School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Biden will be in the county on Thursday, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.  Earlier Report - President Biden To Visit Irvington: Here's When According to an announcement from the Irvington Police Department on Tuesday, April …

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by Ben Crnic
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Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns
Solar Eclipse: Heavy Traffic Likely In Parts Of State As Tourists Pour Into NY, Hochul Warns As the date of the upcoming historic solar eclipse draws closer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding residents to take the necessary safety precautions and prepare for high-volume traffic as an influx of travelers arrives in the state to get a good view.  In an announcement made on Monday, March 25, two weeks before the historic eclipse on Monday, April 8, Hochul said the state is in the process of preparing for the event to ensure residents and tourists have a "safe and memorable" viewing experience, mainly in the western part of the state where the event is expected to be the most…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Divers Search For Jumper Off Bridge In Hudson Valley Divers Search For Jumper Off Bridge In Hudson Valley
Divers Search For Jumper Off Bridge In Hudson Valley State Police dive teams are in the chilly waters searching for a person who jumped from a Hudson Valley bridge. New, updated story: 25-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man ID'd As Bridge Jumper The incident took place in Dutchess County in Rhinebeck around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, when the person jumped from the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, said Trooper AJ Hicks with the New York State Police. Currently, divers from the State Police  Underwater Recovery Team are searching the area for the person.  Hicks said traffic is moving slowly on the bridge and asked that motorists avoid the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley
Road Closure: Route 9W To Be Affected In Hudson Valley State officials are warning motorists of an upcoming road closure that will affect traffic on Route 9W in the Hudson Valley.  Route 9W in Rockland County between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown will close on Saturday, Aug. 19, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closure will last from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., officials said, adding that it will allow for maintenance activities.  Motorists are instead asked to use Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340 as a detour.  Residents living on the affected stretch of Route 9W will st…

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by Ben Crnic
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours
Massive Brush Fire: Busy Roadway In Hudson Valley To Remain Closed At Least 24 Hours A busy roadway in the region will be closed for at least 24 more hours after a massive brush fire that drew responders from departments in four counties. In Rockland County, a stretch of Route 9W in Clarkstown will be closed until at least Sunday afternoon, April 16 "due to trees still falling and some rocks," the Clarkstown Police Department said late Saturday morning, April 15.  It is closed at the Route 304 interchange in Congers and on the Haverstraw side at Route 9W by the rock cut. Just after 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14, responders rushed to Old Haverstraw Road in Congers fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Westchester To Last Months Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Westchester To Last Months
Scheduled Lane Closure On Busy Parkway In Westchester To Last Months Traffic on a busy parkway in Westchester will soon be affected by a scheduled lane closure that will last months.  Beginning on Monday, March 27, one lane along the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 13 ((Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale and Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison will close on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to facilitate construction work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The scheduled lane closure will last on weekdays through Wednesday, May 31, officials announced. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries - 42,000 Pounds Of Them: Truck Hits Hutchinson Parkway Overpass This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction.   The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said.  As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest
Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest A warm-up in temperatures accompanied by a storm system bringing widespread rain will cause slippery, soggy conditions with low visibility at times on New Year's Eve. The fast-moving rainmaker will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said. (See the first image above.) Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (Click on the second image above.) Sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester County Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester
Lane Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In Northern Westchester The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting motorists about upcoming lane closures on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway. Single- and double-lane closures are set for the northbound and southbound parkway in Northern Westchester between Exit 16 (Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park) and Exit 20 (US Highway 6) in Yorktown. The closures will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and Monday, May 9, to facilitate maintenance activities, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, May 5.

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens The New York State Thruway has reopened after immense flooding from Storm Ida closed down the busy roadway for hours through the Hudson Valley. As of 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, the Thruway Authority announced that all lanes are now open on I-87 south between exit 14 and exit 12.  Two lanes are open northbound - the right lane remains closed at exit 12 due to flooding.  Delays exist from ponding water and traffic. The roadway had been closed for hours in Rockland and Westchester County due to heavy flooding. State Police say motorists should use caution. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot
Hudson Valley Resident Charged For Role In Capitol Riot A Hudson Valley man who was photographed shirtless during the riots at the United States Capitol is facing charges after being identified through social media, where authorities say he boasted about breaching the building during the deadly pro-Trump riots on Wednesday, Jan. 6. New City resident Christopher M. Kelly was charged this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia with obstruction of congressional proceedings, aiding and abetting, unlawful entry, and violent entry or disorderly conduct. An FBI joint terrorism agent was directed to Kelly’s Facebook page on Saturday, Jan…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through
Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through A new storm system scheduled to sweep through the region could end as snow in some spots. The storm is due to arrive late in the afternoon or early in the evening Friday, Oct. 16 and continue into Saturday, Oct. 17. Snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See the image above.)  The temperature will remain well above freezing for areas south of that, with precipitation remaining all rain for the duration of the storm. Even farther north - including the Adirondacks in New York and Green and White mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire - accumulati…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled
Weeks-Long Saw Mill Parkway Periodic Closures Scheduled There will be overnight lane and periodic road closures on the Saw Mill River Parkway for several weeks in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be closures on the parkway between exit 13 (Farragut Avenue) in Hastings-on-Hudson to exit 17 (Ashford Avenue) in Dobbs Ferry. According to the NYSDOT, the northbound closures will take place weeknights between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. beginning on Monday, Aug. 24, and lasting through Friday, Sept. 11. Southbound closures will take place between 6 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closures are to facilitate deck demolit…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: Hutchinson River Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming double-lane closures on the Hutchinson River Parkway. The Department says that double lane closures are expected, with traffic diverted to the right shoulder, on the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound between Exit 19 (Wilmot Road) and Exit 22 (Mamaroneck Road) in Scarsdale and New Rochelle. The closures start Monday, Sept. 23 and will continue daily through Thursday, Sept. 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV This story has been updated. The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a near-perfect spring weekend marked by mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. After another pleasant day on Sunday, April 7 with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature in the mid 60s, showers will arrive overnight. Up to a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible by daybreak. The morning commute on Monday, April 8 will be rainy with ponding possible on roadways in the area and another quarter-inch of precipitation expected during the day. Thunderstorms are possible late in the morning and during the afterno…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm
Here's The Latest On Timing, Impact Of Midweek Winter Storm A midweek storm winter storm affecting about 60 percent of the country will sweep through the area, bringing light accumulating snow that will change over to a wintry mix. More than 200 million Americans, including residents in the region, will see a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain from the system. After a sunny day on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in which the high temperature will be around the freezing mark, Wednesday, Feb. 20 will be cloudy with a high also around 32 degrees. Snow is expected to arrive just in time for the evening commute on Wednesday, at about 4 p.m. About one inch of a…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times
State Suspends Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Peak Holiday Driving Times Christmas has come early for travelers in New York, as all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects has been suspended on state highways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all road work behind temporary lane closures ended beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21 and lasting until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26. Work will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29 through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2. "The holiday season is a special time of year that should be spent in the company of family and friends and not in construction-related traffic jams,” NYSDO…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where
New Cashless Tolls Coming To Westchester: Here's When, Where As a record number of Americans prepare to travel for the holiday season, more cashless tolls are coming to the New York Thruway in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the toll plazas on I-95 in New Rochelle and I-87 in Spring Valley will soon be outfitted with cashless tolling technology. Motorists will no longer have to wait at the gate to pay or scan their E-Z Pass. Sensors will read the car’s EZ-Pass or a photo will be taken and sent to the driver with a bill for those without the pass. The existing New Rochelle toll plaza will be removed in phas…

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by Zak Failla
News
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard
Chaotic Commute: Storm's Strength Catches Motorists, Officials Off Guard Snowfall totals from throughout the region Everyone was caught off guard by the strength of the season's first Nor'easter, especially commuters who were caught in hours-long traffic backups. The storm caused havoc on roadways and created a nightmare for state and local officials who had not prepared for such heavy snow and sleet. What happened? The changeover to sleet happened about two to three hours later than was predicted, causing snowfall accumulation totals to be higher than expected. One thing is for sure. Commuters are mad as hell and want to know why officials weren't p…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area
Would-Be Jumper On NY Thruway Shuts Down Traffic, Causes Gridlock In Area A man who climbed a sign on the New York Thruway threatening to jump has been removed and is now in custody. The incident took place around after 3:30 p.m. Monday when the unidentified man climbed the sign along I-87 at Scotland Hill Road in Spring Valley, confirmed the New York State Police. Traffic was shut down in both directions, causing gridlock, as police and first responders worked to remove the man from the sign, police said. He was safely removed from the sign around 4 p.m., police said. Ramapo Police are handling the investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Dail…

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by Kathy Reakes