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Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend
Fourth Of July Crackdown: Extra DUI Patrols To Monitor NY Roads Over Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that extra patrols will be on the lookout for drunk and drugged drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. Starting on Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. and lasting through midnight on Sunday, July 7, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols on highways across the state. The extra patrols will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving in an effort to curb impaired drivers and target other traffic infractions, Hochul said. “State Police and local law enforcement agencies will once again be out on New Y…

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by Sophie Grieser
Albany, NY
News
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists With the arrival of fall, there is an increased risk of crashes involving deer, both the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are warning motorists. Deer are most active and more likely to enter public roadways this time of year as they search for mates during their breeding season, which is the months of October, November, and December. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, in 2022, 41.5 percent of the crashes between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crackdown On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend As Halloween approaches, officials are taking measures to ensure that New Yorkers can have a safe and scary-good time. Starting Friday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Tuesday, Oct. 31, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both state and local law enforcement will be on patrol in an attempt to crack down on impaired driving. Anyone driving during the crackdown can expect sobriety checkpoints, Hochul said. In addition to watching out for those driving under the influence, police will be keeping an eye out for anyone using electronic devices behind the wheel. Troopers will also be using both ma…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement
Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement The enforcement and prevention campaign, aptly held on Thursday, April 20, announced that the state police will be stepping up patrols to target drug-impaired driving. The New York State Police announced in a statement that statewide, the campaign is aiming to train over 100 more officers using the Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) training program, administered by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The DRE program trains officers to recognize impairments and drivers under the influence. With the additional officers trained, the Traffic Safety Committee hopes that it will have a total o…

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by Sophie Grieser
White Plains, NY
News
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl STOP-DWI Detail
State Police Using Both Marked, Concealed Vehicles During Super Bowl Stop-dwi Detail With the opening kickoff of Super Bowl LVII just minutes away, New York State Police say that troopers are out cracking down on impaired and reckless driving.  The special STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, will include increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to deter, identify, and arrest impaired drivers, as well as underage drinker enforcement.  The enforcement initiative runs through Monday, Feb.13. "While STOP-DWI efforts across New York have led to significant reductions in the number of drinking and driving fatali…

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by Daily Voice
Cortlandt, NY
Schools
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses In Hen Hud District Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses In Hen Hud District
Hundreds Of Drivers Shown Passing School Buses In Hen Hud District A pilot program employed by a Northern Westchester school district has found that nearly 400 drivers illegally passed stopped school buses over the span of two months.  The program, used by the Hendrick Hudson School District which serves over 2,000 students in Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Peekskill, came from a partnership with technology provider BusPatrol, officials from the company announced on Tuesday, Nov. 1.  Through cameras installed on 49 school bus stop arms, the company captured a total of 367 il…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests
St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In Area Results In 21 Arrests A total of 21 people were busted for alleged drunk driving or driving while impaired during a St. Patrick’s Holiday DWI crackdown in the area. It ran from Tuesday, March 16 to Sunday, March 21, in Dutchess County. “With enforcement efforts being ramped up throughout the St. Patrick’s Day Community Engagement Campaign, the message is clear: these preventable behaviors and choices which are serious safety threats on our roadways remain a targeted priority in Dutchess County," said Dutchess County STOP-DWI Coordinator William C. Johnson. Those arrested were: Roberto Vale…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bedford, NY
Police & Fire
29 Ticketed In Westchester Distracted Driving Detail 29 Ticketed In Westchester Distracted Driving Detail
29 Ticketed In Westchester Distracted Driving Detail New York State Police troopers issued a total of 29 tickets during a distracted driving detail on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Troopers were out in force on Saturday, Nov. 30, as they conducted a distracted driving detail on the parkway in Hawthorne. In total, during the detail, troopers issued a total of 29 tickets for various vehicle and traffic violations, including five drivers who failed to adhere to the “move over” law. Cell phone use, texting, and other driver distractions continue to be a serious traffic safety concern in New York State and across the country. In order to address this…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway 'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway State Police have just launched a traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I encourage all New Yorkers to make safety their top priority," Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "If your celebrations include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride home.  "There’s simply no excuse to get behind the wheel if you’re impaired, and state troopers will have zero to…

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by Daily Voice
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Crackdown Enforcement Effort Set In Putnam STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Crackdown Enforcement Effort Set In Putnam
Stop-dwi Thanksgiving Crackdown Enforcement Effort Set In Putnam The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is one of many law enforcement agencies participating in a statewide impaired driving crackdown enforcement effort for Thanksgiving. From Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1, police departments in Putnam, Carmel and Kent will help to carry out the STOP-DWI Thanksgiving Weekend Crackdown, one of many statewide enforcement initiatives promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. These state enforcement initiatives are intended to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that result from impaired driving. “This Thanksgi…

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by Valerie Musson
Brentwood, NY
News
New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know
New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know A new law has gone into effect in New York that will require parents to keep infants and toddlers in rear-facing child safety seats long. As of Friday, Nov. 1, children must remain in rear-facing child safety seats until they are at least two years old or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the seat being used.  According to AAA, the new law falls in line with updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. “A rear-facing seat provides increased support for the very vulnerable and still-developing head, neck and back of young children,” Elizabeth Carey, …

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by Zak Failla
Monsey, NY
News
Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award
Area Police Officer Receives State Safety Award New Windsor Police Sergeant William Ruger was recently awarded the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Chair Award for 2019 for his leadership within the police department. Ruger, the grant project director of the Police Traffic Services grant, was recognized for his effective use of state grant funds in increasing motorist awareness of vehicle and traffic laws and for reducing personal injury motor vehicle crashes in New Windsor by 21 percent over the past year, said New Windsor Deputy Chief Of Polie Michael Farbent. He was also recognized for his use of funding to…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail New York State Police are cracking down on speeding and aggressive motorists during a special weeklong enforcement initiative known as "Speed Awareness Week." State Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones to target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" law. This initiative will be carried out alongside the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7. The campaign will coincide with the NASCAR racing event at Watkins Glen International Raceway, and the ultimate goal of the effort is to improve safe highway travel for all motorists and…

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by Valerie Musson
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks
Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks New York State Police will soon begin to crack down on improper and unsafe seatbelt use throughout state parks. “BUNY in the Parks” is an enforcement and educational campaign implemented by New York State Police, the New York State Park Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Its goal is to help ensure that visitors of state parks are buckling up and staying safe. The campaign is also intended to teach the importance of properly securing younger visitors in approved child safety seats. This year’s campaign will run from Saturday, July 13 through Monday, Aug. 12, officials say. …

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by Valerie Musson
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Sheriff, Police Departments In Putnam Participate In STOP-DWI Memorial Day Crackdown Sheriff, Police Departments In Putnam Participate In STOP-DWI Memorial Day Crackdown
Sheriff, Police Departments In Putnam Participate In Stop-dwi Memorial Day Crackdown Putnam County law enforcement agencies will be participating in a statewide STOP-DWI increased enforcement effort “crackdown” during Memorial Day weekend. The STOP-DWI impaired driving crackdown will begin on Friday, May 24 and run through Tuesday, May 28. During this time, participating agencies will collaborate across the state in a coordinated effort to reduce the number of impaired driving-related injuries and deaths. The STOP-DWI Memorial Day crackdown is just one of many enforcement initiatives throughout the state promoted by STOP-DWI NY and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. O…

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by Valerie Musson
Poughkeepsie, NY
Schools
Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year
Arlington Woman Named Dutchess County School Bus Driver of the Year A woman from Arlington has officially been named as the winner of the 18th annual Dutchess County’s School Bus Driver of the Year award. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced Wednesday, May 1 that Janice Tito of the Arlington Central School District was chosen for the coveted award. Molinaro noted Tito’s “exemplary service and safety record” as reasons for the award, adding that the award is part of the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board’s ongoing efforts to promote school bus safety. “Each day throughout Dutchess County, be it on multi-lane thoroughfares or back roads, schoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Bedford, NY
Police & Fire
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
State Police To Ramp Up DWI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend The New York State Police Department is working alongside local departments across the state to increase DWI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend. The “STOP-DWI” campaign includes underage drinking enforcement, increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints in an effort to deter and identify impaired drivers. Funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the campaign runs from Saturday, Feb. 2 until 2 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4. Last year’s campaign resulted in a total of 120 DWI arrests and 7,733 tickets. In addition to using marked State Police vehicles, officers will also be using Co…

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by Valerie Musson
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over
State Police Launch Weeks-Long Holiday Details: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over New York State Police are once again cracking down on impaired drivers by implementing a national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday safety campaign. Both state and local law enforcement agencies will participate in the program, which runs until Tuesday, Jan. 1. Until this time, expect an increased level of enforcement through sobriety checkpoints and more troopers on patrol. “Traffic safety is once again a top priority this season, with the goal of making everyone’s holiday a safe one,” said Superintendent George P. Beach II. “If you’re celebrating, please do so responsibly. Impaired…

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by Valerie Musson
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail
Speeding, Distracted Driving Top 15K Tickets Issued In Statewide Detail New York State Police have released ticketing and arrest numbers following the statewide Thanksgiving holiday detail, and speeding and distracted driving have topped the list of citations. The detail, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, started on Wednesday, Nov. 21 and ran until Sunday, Nov. 25. During this time, State Police used a variety of deterrents, including sobriety checkpoints, extra DWI patrols, and tickets for drivers using their mobile devices behind the wheel. In total, police arrest 215 people for DWI. They also investigated 1,244 accidents, which inc…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police Ramp Up DWI Patrols Through Thanksgiving Weekend Motorists should be extra cautious when making the rounds through the end of the weekend. From Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25, the New York State Police say they will be increasing enforcement efforts statewide for Thanksgiving week. This initiative is an effort the NYPD hopes will prevent tragedies caused by aggressive, distracted, or impaired driving. Troopers will be ‘highly visible’ during this time, so drivers should expect amped-up DWI patrols and increased sobriety checkpoints. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend I encourage all New Yorkers to drive safely, ta…

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by Valerie Musson
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
Nine Charged In Sobriety Checkpoint In Dutchess Nine Charged In Sobriety Checkpoint In Dutchess
Nine Charged In Sobriety Checkpoint In Dutchess Nine motorists were charged during a sobriety checkpoint conducted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and the Poughkeepsie Police Department. On Sunday, Nov. 4, police conducted the checkpoint, which was funded by the Governors Traffic Safety Committee and the New York State STOP-DWI Foundation. This is the fifth straight year that the Dutchess County STOP-DWI Program a “Crackdown Enforcement Grant” for the 2017-2018 crackdown periods. According to police, “the objective of this continued enforcement grant is to revitalize and enhance the visibility of the STOP-DWI Program through coor…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
Police Will Ramp Up Drugged, Drunk Driving Patrols For Labor Day Weekend State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to prevent drugged and drunk driving. The national enforcement period runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. The last few weeks of summer through Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes throughout the state. Unfortunately, this increased flow of traffic brings with it increased accidents, serious injuries and fatalities. Because this period is marked by increased travel and end of summer celebra…

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by Daily Voice
Mt. Kisco, NY
Traffic
Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway
Weekday Lane Closures Scheduled To Start On Saw Mill River Parkway Motorists are advised that weekday single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for the Saw Mill Parkway while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting. The closures begin Monday, July 30 and last until Friday, Aug. 10 on the Saw Mill River Parkway between the New York City Line and Exit 4 (Cross County Parkway),  Lane closures are expected on the northbound side of the parkway from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures are expected on the southbound side from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes where possible. Drivers are asked to use …

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
Traffic
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled For Three-Day Closure Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled For Three-Day Closure
Hutchinson River Parkway Stretch Scheduled For Three-Day Closure Motorists are advised that a portion of the Hutchinson River Parkway is expected to be closed over the weekend. The closure is scheduled to begin Saturday, June 30 at 2 p.m. and conclude Monday, July 2 before 5 a.m. As part of ongoing bridge replacement projects in Westchester County, a portion of the HRP between Exit 6 (Interstate 95) and Exit 15 (Cross County Parkway) is planned to be closed while crews perform construction and demolition activities for the East 3rd Street bridge project, weather permitting. Signed detours will be in place for northbound and southbound traffic. Northbound…

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by Daily Voice
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff
First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff A Memorial Day crackdown on impaired drivers in Dutchess County has led to the arrests of nearly a dozen local residents. In total, nine arrests have been announced, though not all agencies have reported their arrests following the busy holiday. As part of the statewide STOP-DWI crackdown, local and area law enforcement busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area with “saturated patrols.” Among the municipalities that participated in the Memorial Day crackdown from May 25 through May 29, includes the Dutches…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts While many will be celebrating an extended Memorial Day Weekend holiday, members of state and local police will be out in force in an effort to curtail impaired and distracted riving. As part of the statewide STOP-DWI enforcement effort, police will be increasing patrols beginning on Friday, May 25, extending through Monday, May 28, citing Memorial Day as one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Police said that drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend. Troopers will be using bo…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
DWI Patrols Will Be Ramped Up In Putnam Over Holiday Weekend, Sheriff Says DWI Patrols Will Be Ramped Up In Putnam Over Holiday Weekend, Sheriff Says
DWI Patrols Will Be Ramped Up In Putnam Over Holiday Weekend, Sheriff Says With Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of the summer driving season here, local and county police in Putnam County are teaming up in an effort to curtail impaired drivers in the region. Beginning on Friday, May 25, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Carmel Police Department and Kent Police Department will be participating in a special enforcement detail targeting drunk or impaired drivers. The detail will conclude on Tuesday, May 29. According to police, “Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and marks the official start of summer. New York Stat…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff 'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff
'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff Teenagers looking forward to their upcoming school proms and graduation ceremonies may want to think twice before stepping behind the wheel of a car. Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois announced that his office will participate in the “Empty Chair Teen Initiative” from April 23 through April 27 in an effort to curtail drunk or distracted driving amongst local teens celebrating several school events. According to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Office, “each year, thousands of high school students across New York State look forward to attending their prom and graduation ceremonies. “…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
Police & Fire
13 Nabbed In Dutchess DWI Crackdown 13 Nabbed In Dutchess DWI Crackdown
13 Nabbed In Dutchess DWI Crackdown With Easter approaching, the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is announcing that during the recent St. Patrick's Day holiday 13 people were arrested for DWI in hopes that drivers will not drink and drive. During the three-day St. Patrick's Day crackdown, members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Town of Hyde Park Police Department and Village Millerton Police Department conducted impaired driving details throughout the county in addition to their regular patrols, said Lt. Frank LaMonica Jr. These details were funded by th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
St. Pat's Day Weekend DWI Detail Will Include Checkpoints, Underage Stings St. Pat's Day Weekend DWI Detail Will Include Checkpoints, Underage Stings
St. Pat's Day Weekend DWI Detail Will Include Checkpoints, Underage Stings The New York State Police and local law enforcement will conduct special enforcement efforts designed to deter drinking and driving during St. Patrick's Day weekend.  The traffic enforcement detail, which is funded through the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, began Friday, March 16 and runs through Sunday, March 18.  Drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and stings targeting underage drinking and illegal sales of alcohol to minors during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. Durin…

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by Daily Voice
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Putnam County Joins Statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown Over St. Patrick's Weekend Putnam County Joins Statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown Over St. Patrick's Weekend
Putnam County Joins Statewide Stop-dwi Crackdown Over St. Patrick's Weekend Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. and Town of Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari announced Tuesday that their departments will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts start on March 16 and end on March 18, covering the St. Patrick's Day weekend when more impaired drivers are typically on the road.  New York State Police, County Sheriffs, and municipal law enforcement agencies will collaborate across the state and will be out in force in this coordinated effort to reduce the number of impaired rela…

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by Daily Voice