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Towson, MD
News
DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge
DOJ Reaches $100M Settlement With Owners, Managers Of Vessel That Destroyed Key Bridge The owners and managers of the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year in Baltimore have reached a settlement exceeding $100 million to offset the government's costs, federal authorities announced late on Thursday. Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, which owned and operated the DALI vessel that struck the bridge earlier this year, has agreed to pay a $101,980,000 settlement to resolve a civil claim filed earlier this year. The crash dismantled the bridge, and caused chaos for the Port of Baltimore and left several workers dea…

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by Zak Failla
Enfield, CT
News
Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield
Several I-91 Lanes Closed After Truck Strikes, Damages Overpass In Enfield Connecticut DOT workers are cleaning up the mess and inspecting the damage after a truck with a crane mounted to it crashed into an overpass on I-91 in Hartford County.  The truck struck the Route 190 bridge overpass in Enfield around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, forcing workers to close three out of the four lanes, Connecticut State Police said. It's unclear how long they will be shut down.  The crane arm damaged the bridge's metal and concrete supports, and engineers were on the scene to inspect the extent of the harm.  Exit 47W remained open as of 1:30 p.m., but driver…

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by Josh Lanier
Towson, MD
News
Maryland Suing Ship Owners, Managers Over Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore: AG Maryland Suing Ship Owners, Managers Over Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore: AG
Maryland Suing Ship Owners, Managers Over Key Bridge Collapse In Baltimore: AG The Maryland Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from the owners and operators of the DALI cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year in Baltimore. On Tuesday, AG Anthony Brown announced that his agency has filed a lawsuit targeting the owners – Grace Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. – of the M/V DALI for causing the March collision that dismantled the bridge and caused chaos for the Port of Baltimore. Brown said that since the fatal collapse - which claimed the lives of six people - has impacted Maryl…

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by Zak Failla
Riverhead, NY
News
Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How
Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How Help is on the way for Long Island homeowners who were impacted by severe flooding. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County on Friday, Aug. 23, following this week’s record rainfall that resulted in major flooding to homes and businesses, and washed out several roads. Hochul’s office also announced that impacted homeowners may be eligible for grants of up to $50,000 to fund or reimburse certain qualifying health and safety related repairs not covered by insurance or other relief programs. Earlier Report: 'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Tr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT
Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across Fairfield County, CT Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut. According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding.  Related story - New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19.  …

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by Kathy Reakes
Washington Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Massive Hole In Roadway Strands Residents In Gloucester County: Police Massive Hole In Roadway Strands Residents In Gloucester County: Police
Massive Hole In Roadway Strands Residents In Gloucester County: Police A giant hole took out a roadway in Gloucester County causing scattered power outages, authorities said. On Friday, March 15 at about 7:30 a.m., a 6ABC news helicopter filmed the hole cutting off part of Swamp Road in the Mullica Hill section of Harrison Township. No one was hurt, according to Harrison Township police. Water could be seen running through the washed-out road leaving some nearby homes stranded. Police said that drainage from a rain culvert near Mill Road had been clogged and caused rainwater from the culvert to flow under a section of Swamp Road. The culvert g…

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by Jon Craig
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD
Water Main Break Shuts Down Roads: Berkeley Heights PD A water main break has caused roads to be shutdown in Berkeley Heights on the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 31, police said on Facebook. The break, which sent water overflowing into the street, occurred in the middle of the intersection of Diamond Hill Road and Valley Road, police said. All roadways to the intersection have been completely shutdown due to water damage, police said.  Diamond Hill Road, New Providence Road, and Valley Road will remain closed until at least 8 p.m., police said. 

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by Sam Barron
Bristol, PA
Traffic
Roosevelt Expressway Ramp Closed After Damage Sustained In Crash Roosevelt Expressway Ramp Closed After Damage Sustained In Crash
Roosevelt Expressway Ramp Closed After Damage Sustained In Crash As if post-holiday traffic wasn't bad enough. The Roosevelt Expressway southbound ramp to westbound I-76 and City Avenue in Philadelphia is closed and detoured due to damage suffered in a crash Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said. The area will remain closed until PennDOT bridge engineers and its contractor can make the necessary repairs to safely reopen the ramp, PennDOT said. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use eastbound I-76, Montgomery Avenue, and westbound I-76. Motorists will be rerouted according to posted d…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Police & Fire
Water Main Break Opens Gaping Hole Off Route 208 Water Main Break Opens Gaping Hole Off Route 208
Water Main Break Opens Gaping Hole Off Route 208 A water main break Friday afternoon closed the entrance and exit ramps at a Route 208 interchange in Fair Lawn. The ramps along northbound Route 208 at Berdan Avenue off Plaza Road were affected after the road buckled under the water pressure, leaving a gaping hole, shortly after lunchtime Sept. 8. No vehicle damage or incidents were reported as a result. However, many residents reported brown water coming out of their taps. RIgs at the nearby Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps had to be removed before they got trapped. Berdan Avenue off Plaza Road off Route 208 was affected.Boyd A. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Traffic
ALL CLEAR: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened ALL CLEAR: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened
ALL Clear: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened UPDATE: The southbound New York State Thruway was entirely reopened by 7 p.m. Thursday following repairs to a severely damaged overpass. An overheight hollow steel tower being transported on a trailer struck and severely damaged the South Broadway bridge in Orangetown at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 31, according to New York State Police. The result: A traffic standstill that at one point stretched nearly a dozen miles, various feeder roadways choked with vehicles and countless motorists looking for a way out. It was the third time that particular overpass had been struck in less than a year, commuters …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Towson, MD
News
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland
More Than 15,000 Still Without Power Following Damaging Storms In Maryland Thousands in Maryland remain in the dark days after severe storms left extensive damage and flooding in parts of the state. As of 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 9, Baltimore Gas and Electric was still working to repair 1,034 active outages that were impacting 15,067 of the company's 1,340,384 Maryland customers. The summer storm on August 7 left significant damage to our service area, with the largest damage occurring in Westminster, including downed poles, trees and heavily impacted infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/Gy19FZc99h — BGE (@MyBGE) August 9, 2023 Crews have worked around the clo…

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by Zak Failla
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Yorktown Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage Yorktown Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage
Yorktown Seeks Federal Help After Severe Flood Damage Officials in a Northern Westchester town are seeking federal funds to help recover from severe flooding that left numerous public roads and facilities damaged. In a resolution adopted on Tuesday, July 25, the Yorktown Town Board officially asked President Joe Biden to approve a disaster declaration for parts of Westchester County that were affected by severe flooding during a storm on Sunday, July 9.  Such a declaration would allow the town to access federal funds for both the municipal government and residents who were affected by the flooding, according to a spokesman for the Town Bo…

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by Ben Crnic
Yorktown, NY
News
Storm Aftermath: Yorktown Left Drenched By Heavy Rain - New Rundown Of Road Closures Storm Aftermath: Yorktown Left Drenched By Heavy Rain - New Rundown Of Road Closures
Storm Aftermath: Yorktown Left Drenched By Heavy Rain - New Rundown Of Road Closures Much of a Northern Westchester town was left submerged following a powerful storm that dropped over six inches of rain and caused officials to declare a state of emergency.  The storm, which rampaged across the Hudson Valley on Sunday night, July 9 into Monday morning, July 10, brought a deluge of rainfall that left many public areas and roads in Yorktown damaged and under a pool of water.  Earlier report: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog Some of the damage caused by the freak event included a sinkhole behind the town ha…

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by Ben Crnic
Bristol, PA
Police & Fire
Body Recovered From I-95 Wreck: Officials Body Recovered From I-95 Wreck: Officials
Body Recovered From I-95 Wreck: Officials A body was removed from the wreckage on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia on Monday, state officials confirmed to Daily Voice.  Citing family members, 6abc has identified the victim as truck driver Nathanial Moody, reportedly employed by TK Transport in Pennsauken, New Jersey.  The body was turned over to the Philadelphia County Medical Examiner and Coroner's Office, who are in the process of formally identifying the remains, state police said.  Part of Interstate 95 running through Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood collapsed after a tanker underneath it caught fire early Sund…

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by Mac Bullock
Lynn, MA
News
Road Cracks Open, Multiple Driveways Ruined In Methuen Water Main Break Road Cracks Open, Multiple Driveways Ruined In Methuen Water Main Break
Road Cracks Open, Multiple Driveways Ruined In Methuen Water Main Break A major water pipe built in the 1930s burst, leaving 30 homes without water service. A major water main on East Street in Methuen, near Swan Street, burst around 3 a.m. on Friday, May 12, according to the City of Methuen Water Department.  A large hole, around 30 by 30 feet in size, opened up around the water main. Multiple driveways and around 70 feet of the edge of the road were lost in the incident, the Water Department told Daily Voice. East Road is closed from Russ Street to Swan Street at the East Fire Station, but the city hopes to have the roads open between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., acc…

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by Morgan Gonzales
York, PA
News
Truck Left Hanging Off Bridge When Driver Flees, York County Police Say Truck Left Hanging Off Bridge When Driver Flees, York County Police Say
Truck Left Hanging Off Bridge When Driver Flees, York County Police Say A bridge in York County is closed "for an indefinite period of time" after a driver crashed their truck— leaving the front end dangling over the edge— before fleeing the scene, police say.  York County Regional police officers where called to a report of "a vehicle into a bridge" in the 500 block of Wago Road in East Manchester Township around 4:48 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, according to a release by the department issued later that morning.  When officers arrived, they officers found the pick-up truck "partially hanging off the side of a bridge above a creek," as …

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by Jillian Pikora
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park
Double-Decker Train Downs Wires In Rochelle Park Update: Railroad avenue had been reopened as of 7:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6. Original story: A re-routed double-decker train downed wires closing an intersection in Rochelle Park for several hours, authorities said. Several poles and the traffic light on Rochelle Avenue were damaged in the accident around 5:40 p.m., Rochelle Park Police Lt. James DePreta said. Police urged drivers to avoid Rochelle Avenue between Central Avenue and Essex Street. PSEG, Verizon, County Light repair, and several surrounding police agencies were dispatched. The intersection will be closed as repairs are being ma…

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by Cecilia Levine
Torrington, CT
News
Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage
Historic Covered Bridge Reopens After Sustaining Severe Damage One of the last covered bridges in Connecticut has reopened to traffic after suffering severe damage when a person towed a backhoe through it.  Earlier Report - One Of Last Covered Bridges In CT Severely Damaged By Backhoe The West Cornwall Covered Bridge in Litchfield County, located in West Cornwall by the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7, reopened to traffic on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.  The bridge was originally closed on Friday afternoon, Dec. 23, when someone towed a backhoe through the structure, severely damaging several wood…

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by Ben Crnic
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Reckless Driver Takes Out Verizon Pole In Stafford County: Sheriff's Office Reckless Driver Takes Out Verizon Pole In Stafford County: Sheriff's Office
Reckless Driver Takes Out Verizon Pole In Stafford County: Sheriff's Office A driver lost control of his car and crashed into a Verizon utility pole Thursday night in Stafford, causing a road closure that lasted for nearly 15 hours, police said.  A 20-year-old man was speeding in his 2018 Infinity Q50 along Mountain View Road just after 9:30 p.m. when he lost control of his car, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. He skidded off the right shoulder and slammed into the utility pole, some mailboxes, a street sign, and a tree before stopping.  The man wasn't injured, and deputies cited him for reckless driving, authorities said. Deputies did not relea…

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by Josh Lanier
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida
New County In Region Now Qualifies For Federal Financial Relief For Storm Ida Additional relief is coming for area victims of Tropical Depression Ida following a disaster declaration due to the damage caused by the storm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Sullivan County has been the latest locale to be approved for a “Major Disaster Declaration” to provide federal financial relief. The federal funding will deliver both Individual and Public Assistance for eligible New Yorkers recovering from flooding and other storm-related damages caused by the remnants of Ida. Additional counties already approved for Publ…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood, NJ
News
Crash Splits 9W Pole: Cliffside Park Driver, Cresskill Passenger OK, Road Closed Nearly All Day Crash Splits 9W Pole: Cliffside Park Driver, Cresskill Passenger OK, Road Closed Nearly All Day
Crash Splits 9W Pole: Cliffside Park Driver, Cresskill Passenger OK, Road Closed Nearly All Day UPDATE: Route 9W finally reopened nearly 14 hours after a vehicle slammed into a utility pole in Englewood Cliffs early Sunday, authorities said. Wires were strung across Sylvan Avenue after the pole split in two and fell onto the road in the mid-morning crash north of Charlotte Place, borough police Detective Lt. Ronald Waldt said. The driver, a 20-year old Cliffside Park man, complained of pain, but he and his apparently uninjured 19-year-old male passenger from Cresskill both declined medical attention at the scene, Waldt said. Route 9W (Sylvan Avenue) was closed between Charlotte P…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Hartford, CT
News
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest Thousands in Connecticut are still without power a day after thunderstorms and possible tornadoes ripped through the East Coast. As of 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 19,464 of Eversource’s 1,281,459 Connecticut customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating crews were responding to 330 outages impacting another 14,155 customers. Related story - Eversource Says It's Ready For New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Among the hardest-hit municipalities was Branford, which lost power to nearly all Eversource customers. “Our crews were prepositioned throughout the st…

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by Zak Failla
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute
Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute This story has been updated. Metro-North New Haven Line westbound service experienced delays of 45 to 50 minutes during the height of the morning commute on Monday, June 17. The delays, reported just before 8 a.m., were due to single-tracking as a result of wire damage between Bridgeport and Stratford, the MTA said. Eastbound service operated from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport. Substitute bus service was provided from Bridgeport to New Haven due to wire damage between Bridgeport and New Haven. 

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by Daily Voice
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Single Rt 46W Lane In Teterboro Reopens, Hit-Run Driver Who Took Out Hydrant Sought VIDEO: Single Rt 46W Lane In Teterboro Reopens, Hit-Run Driver Who Took Out Hydrant Sought
Video: Single Rt 46W Lane In Teterboro Reopens, Hit-Run Driver Who Took Out Hydrant Sought UPDATE: Moonachie police hope someone saw the hit-and-run driver whose commercial vehicle slammed into a fire hydrant in Teterboro on Tuesday, flooding Route 46 and indefinitely closing the westbound lanes. Anyone who saw something or has information that can help find whoever was responsible was asked to call Moonachie PD: (201) 641-9100.Jerry DeMarco “We got the call of a possible water main break,” Police Chief Richard Behrens said. “When we got there the fire hydrant was knocked off and water was flowing.” The damage at the highway’s intersection with Hollister Road was expected to…

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by Jerry DeMarco