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Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT
Town-By-Town Snow Totals: Here's How Much Winter Storm Dropped On CT Connecticut residents woke up to a blanket of snow Thursday, Dec. 5. A storm dropped as much as 5.5 inches in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Lisbon in New London County saw the highest snowfall in Connecticut with 5.5 inches, while Wolcott in New Haven County recorded 4.5 inches. Fairfield County towns, including New Fairfield and Ridgefield, saw up to 3.2 inches. Most other areas across the state reported accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Here are the snowfall totals reported by the NWS as of Thursday morning, Dec. 5: Fairfield County Ridgefield: 3.0 inches…
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers
Free Rides, No DUIs: Charles County State's Attorney's Holiday Gift To Drivers The Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office is reminding drivers that celebrating responsibly is non-negotiable this holiday season.  Their annual “Drive Sober” initiative is back, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off the roads during one of the year’s deadliest times. Running from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, the program offers tools to help revelers make safer choices, or else face the music. On Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 27) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), drivers aged 21 and over can use an Uber code for up to $15 off rides in Charles County, available on the State…
Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens
Snow In New Jersey: School Closings, Delays Announced As Winter Weather Worsens Heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions have prompted school closures and delays across parts of North Jersey Friday, Nov. 22. Precipitation is expected to continue throughout the day, with snowfall accumulation most significant near and north of the Route 78 corridor in Pennsylvania and northwest New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly. Higher elevations are seeing the heaviest impact, officials said. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of NE NJ and much of the Lower Hudson Valley from 7pm tonight... Posted by US National W…
Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …
8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (UPDATE) 8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (UPDATE)
8 Hospitalized In Series Of Route 3 Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles (Update) Eight people were hospitalized in a series of Route 3 crashes — one of which involved emergency response vehicles — early Tuesday, Sept. 10 in East Rutherford, police said. Police were called to the westbound side of the roadway just after 6 a.m. for a crash involving a white 2015 Land Rover that had lost control and struck a light pole and a guard rail, Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. The male driver and female passenger were transported to Hackensack University Medical Center with leg injuries, he said. Meanwhile, while the crash was being investigated, a 2005 black Dodge Dakota st…
Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits
Lower Updated Snow Totals For Mass; Gov. Healey Says Residents Should Prepare Emergency Kits The National Weather Service said the winter storm expected to batter much of the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13, has taken a "southward shift," which could mean less snow for Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey has asked residents to prepare and take precautions anyway.  According to the latest prediction models, the northwestern portion of the state is now expected to receive to up 3 inches of snow, with a band running from the west through Springfield and up to Lawrence getting as much as 6 inches, according to forecasters. Worcester and Boston could receive 6 to 8 inches. …
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar
Naughty Or Nice? NJ Police Department Gets Festive With New Speed Radar One New Jersey police department is getting extra festive this Christmas season with its holiday-themed speed radar. “Santa is still making his naughty and nice lists,” reads a Facebook post from Hackettstown Police alongside a photo of the radar signs, which are set up on Warren and Willow Grove Streets. Drivers’ speeds are displayed by the radar as they pass by — underneath, of course, they’ll be able to see if they were “naughty” or “nice” based on their mph. Christmas is just around the corner, but we are reminding 🚗drivers Santa🎅 is still making his naughty and nice lists 📜.... P…
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…
Driver Ticketed For Rear-Ending Honda Into Guardrail While Swatting At Bug: Hackettstown Police Driver Ticketed For Rear-Ending Honda Into Guardrail While Swatting At Bug: Hackettstown Police
Driver Ticketed For Rear-Ending Honda Into Guardrail While Swatting At Bug: Hackettstown Police A 19-year-old driver was ticketed for rear-ending a Honda while he was swatting at a bug that flew into his vehicle, police said. The crash occurred on Route 57 near Nikitin Way in Hackettstown just after 1:55 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. The Washington Township (Morris County) man was behind the wheel of a 2014 Tesla heading eastbound when, according to police, “a bug started flying around his face.” As the Tesla driver tried to swat the bug away, he lost control of the vehicle and rear-ended a 2017 Honda driven by a 19-year-old Washington Township (Warren County) woman, who then struck a gua…
Homicide Charges For Tractor-Trailer Driver Who Caused Fiery Crash Killing PA Siblings: Police Homicide Charges For Tractor-Trailer Driver Who Caused Fiery Crash Killing PA Siblings: Police
Homicide Charges For Tractor-Trailer Driver Who Caused Fiery Crash Killing PA Siblings: Police Update: The suspect, Cesar Torres, has been arrested in Florida, click here to learn more about it. Original: Nearly a year after a fiery crash caused siblings to die of burns and smoke inhalation, police have announced that they have filed charges against the driver who caused the deadly crash. Cesar Torres, 38, of Florida has been charged in connection with the deaths of Brandie Kasper, 21, and her younger brother, Lenny, 18, Northern Lancaster County police say. Torres had been heading south in a car-carrier tractor-trailer on Main Street/RT 72 when he slammed into the side of the sibli…
Driver Killed, Another Critical After 3-Vehicle Jersey Shore Crash On Route 33: Prosecutor Driver Killed, Another Critical After 3-Vehicle Jersey Shore Crash On Route 33: Prosecutor
Driver Killed, Another Critical After 3-Vehicle Jersey Shore Crash On Route 33: Prosecutor A motorist was killed and a second driver is in critical condition after a three-vehicle crash on Route 33 in Monmouth County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after midnight, Friday, March 11 in Howell, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.  None of the drivers' names had been released.  A 2004 Ford F150 pickup, driven by a man from Jackson, was traveling westbound on Route 33, just west of Colts Neck Road crossing the intersection, when it crossed the centerline and collided with a 2004 Kia Rio, sideswiping the vehicle, Lin…
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold
Post-Storm Wave Of Arctic Air Leads To Icy Conditions, Bitter Cold A massive cross-country winter storm that brought a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the region has been followed by a wave of Arctic air, creating icy conditions. "Temperatures will remain well below freezing into this morning," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday morning, Feb. 5. "This will lead to slippery conditions, especially on untreated surfaces.  "Black ice will be prevalent due to the wintry precipitation that fell on Friday and Friday evening, Feb. 4.  "Walkways will be slippery! If driving. Pleas…
Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Off Road Into Trees, Utility Pole In Area Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Off Road Into Trees, Utility Pole In Area
Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Off Road Into Trees, Utility Pole In Area Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a busy area roadway. Michael Santiago, age 45, of Poughkeepsie, was pronounced dead following the crash that happened on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. At about 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, Santiago was driving a 2017 Toyota minivan east on Route 44 near Rossway Road when the Toyota exited the roadway off the southern shoulder The Toyota struck two signs, a mailbox and a utility pole, authorities reported. Santiago was taken to a hospital where he was late…
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84 Stretch Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84 Stretch
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84 Stretch Weekday lane closures are planned for a stretch of I-84 counties, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The NYSDOT issued an advisory stating that there will be single-lane closures eastbound and westbound on I-84 in Putnam and Dutchess counties between Exit 44 (Route 52) in East Fishkill and Exit 65 (Route 312) in the town of Southeast, weekdays beginning Monday, June 14 through approximately Friday, June 25. Closures are scheduled for between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting. During the closures, motorists can expect delays in the area. 
“Motorists a…
Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages The rain has moved out but dangerous winds have rolled in with strong gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Friday morning, April 30 until early Saturday morning, May 1. Sustained winds of between 25 to 35 miles per hour are expected through the day, with gusts up to 55 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said in a statement released early Friday. "Scattered trees and tree limbs could be blown down with power outages possible. "Use extra caution when driv…
Driver Survives Horrific Crash On Rainy Route 4 In Paramus Driver Survives Horrific Crash On Rainy Route 4 In Paramus
Driver Survives Horrific Crash On Rainy Route 4 In Paramus UPDATE: A horrific crash on a rain-drenched Paramus highway prompted a local police official to urge that drivers be extra cautious in bad weather. Paramus Heavy Rescue and EMS members extricated a Sussex County driver who was trapped when her 2015 Subaru Legacy crashed after hydroplaning on westbound Route 4 right before the Route 17 exits late Friday. The 35-year-old Hamburg motorist’s Subaru struck a fire hydrant, then rolled onto the driver’s side door and slid into a tree, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. She was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with a head injur…
Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne
Watch As Lifeguard With Prosthetic Leg Rescues Driver From Sinking Car In Bayonne A local swimming instructor with a prosthetic leg happened to be in the right place at the right time Tuesday, when a 68-year-old driver who couldn't swim accidentally sent his car into the Newark Bay in Bayonne. The British Swim School instructor and lifeguard -- 29-year-old Anthony Capuano -- went in after him. And the entire rescue was caught on tape. Capuano, of Elizabeth, was just 17 years old when he was struck by a train in Jersey City. He's been living with a prosthetic limb, but that hasn't stopped him from living an active life. Three years ago, he became a swimming instructor, …
Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts
Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts will sweep across the area as a cold front pushes through. The time frame for storms is during the afternoon and into the early evening on Thursday, June 11. A few of the storms could produce heavy rain capable of causing flooding, and gusty winds approaching severe limits, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Thursday morning. Motorists should slow down to reduce the potential hazard of hydroplaning, the National Weather Service added. There will be showers at times through…
Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask
Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask An N95 mask worn by a driver may not have been the reason he fainted and crashed, said police in Lincoln Park, updating an original report. “It is certainly possible that some other medical reason could've contributed" to the accident, they said in an updated post. “Police officers are not physicians and do not know the medical history of every person we encounter,” police said. “We conduct accident scene investigations using training, experience and observations at the scene to determine a cause. “It was stated in the original post that we ‘believed’ the excessive wearing of an N95 mask …
Crashes Double After Clocks ‘Fall Back’ For Daylight Saving Time, Warns AAA Crashes Double After Clocks ‘Fall Back’ For Daylight Saving Time, Warns AAA
Crashes Double After Clocks ‘Fall Back’ For Daylight Saving Time, Warns AAA As the hour to "Fall Back" for Daylight Saving Time arrives, experts are warning that the time change causes an increase in crashes. Crashes double after the time change, AAA says. AAA compared 2018 data with the number of motor vehicle and pedestrian-related crashes in the two weeks before and after daylight saving time ended. Eastern Standard Time takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 and runs through March 8, 2020. Drivers and pedestrians alike should beware of the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.weekday "witching hour,”  AAA says. “Driving in the dark poses many more hazards so drivers…
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Weekday I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that various double-lane closures are scheduled on I-684 northbound and southbound. The closures will be between Exit 3 (Route 22) in Armonk and Exit 6 (Route 35) in Katonah, daily from Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including signs and flaggers. Motorists are reminded that fines…
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway
Roadwork Alert: Daytime Double-Lane Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway Motorists are advised that double-lane closures are planned on the Hutchinson River Parkway during the upcoming workweek. The closures will be northbound between Exit 25 (North Street, Route 127) and Exit 27 (Purchase Street, Route 120) daily Monday, April 15 through Friday April 19, between 10 a.m. and noon while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should follow the posted detour and anticipate possible delays. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, including s…
One Extricated In Crash On Slippery New City Road One Extricated In Crash On Slippery New City Road
One Extricated In Crash On Slippery New City Road One person received minor injuries during a rollover crash on Saw Mill Road in New City. According to the Clarkstown Police, the crash took place around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 57 Saw Mill Road, due to slippery roads. The person had to be extricated but reportedly received minor injuries. The department is reminding all drivers to use caution due to the ice and hazardous driving conditions
Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages The first day of the new year has sprung with breezy conditions more typical of the early spring than early winter. New Year's Day has started with milder temperatures after the mercury climbed above the 50-degree mark overnight. But the temperature will drop during the afternoon, falling to the low-40s, after clouds give way to sunshine.  A Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. The strongest winds are expected between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.  Impacts may include downed trees, large branches and power lines, with scattered power outages expected, according to t…
Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly
Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly “Excess alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of death in this country, causing 85,000 deaths a year,” said Dr. Gail Bailey-Wallace, medical director of the Kyle Goldberg Turning Point Program at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “To avoid driving home drunk, pace yourself at parties: sip as opposed to guzzling and pair your alcohol with high-protein food, like cheese, to slow absorption.” Bailey-Wallace recommends no more than one to two drinks during the night, pointing out that 12 fluid ounces of beer, 5 fluid ounc…
Taking Multiple Medications Can Increase Crash Risk for Older Drivers, AAA Says Taking Multiple Medications Can Increase Crash Risk for Older Drivers, AAA Says
Taking Multiple Medications Can Increase Crash Risk for Older Drivers, AAA Says New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has unveiled the increased accident risk potential for senior drivers taking multiple medications. The report states that almost 50 percent of older adults use seven or more medications while regularly getting behind the wheel. Furthermore, about 20 percent of senior drivers are on medications that ‘generally should be avoided’ as a result of their limited therapeutic benefits and increased harm risk.  These medicines, referred to as potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs), include drugs like benzodiazepines and first-gener…
It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them
It's Worst Time Of Year For Vehicle Vs. Deer, Animal Collisions: Here Are Tips To Prevent Them Most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur from October through December, many of which are preventable by following simple tips, according to AAA.  From 2001 through 2011, animal collisions led to nearly 2,100 fatal crashes nationwide. Related story: Woman Killed After Car Crashes Into Deer On Parkway In Hudson Valley “Whether a deer, dog, moose or squirrel, animals on the roadway are unexpected, and their actions can be erratic and unpredictable, creating a dangerous situation for motorists," AAA said. According to AAA, there are several measures that drivers can take to avoid…
Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents
Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents Area police are reminding motorists to drive carefully as many of the roads remain icy and numerous motor vehicle crashes have been reported. If you must drive, AAA offers the following tips: Take it slow and leave plenty of room between your car and the car in front. Accelerate and decelerate slowly.  Know your brakes. Don't stop if you can avoid it.  Don't power up hills.  Don't stop going up a hill. The best tip they offer: Stay home.
Clear The Snow Before You Go: It's The Law For Connecticut Drivers Clear The Snow Before You Go: It's The Law For Connecticut Drivers
Clear The Snow Before You Go: It's The Law For Connecticut Drivers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After a nor'easter dumped up to a foot of snow in some areas, Connecticut State Police reminded drivers: Don’t forget to clear your vehicle of all snow and ice before hitting the road.  Connecticut drivers who fail to properly remove snow from their vehicles can be fined $75 if it smashes into another vehicle. If the flying snow or ice results in injury or property damage to another vehicle, motorists could be fined as much as $1,000. Snow or ice blowing off a car at 60 mph becomes a safety hazard to other drivers. Connecticut’s “Clear Your Car” law went into eff…