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Hempstead, NY
News
Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month
Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month For the second time in a month a stowaway was caught on a Delta Air Lines flight, sparking concerns. The flight, from Seattle to Honolulu, was preparing for takeoff when crew members discovered the unticketed passenger onboard, leading to the plane returning to the gate on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Delta Airlines said that safety protocols were followed, resulting in the passenger’s removal and subsequent detention by law enforcement. The identity of the person has not been released. “As there are no matters more important than safety and security, Delta people followed…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pittsgrove-Elmer, NJ
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 55 In Franklin UPDATE: Newfield motorcycle rider killed in Route 55 hit-run crash. A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 55 Sunday evening, Sept. 8 in Franklin. The NJDOT site said the crash happened in the southbound lanes around 6:20 p.m. near Exit 39. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabethtown, PA
Traffic
Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (UPDATE) Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (UPDATE)
Road Reopens After Crash In Elizabethtown: Police (Update) A detour was put in place in Elizabethtown on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4, area police announced.  Travelers were asked to avoid the area of South Market Street between Plum Street and College Avenue will be closed due to a traffic crash, the Elizabethtown Borough Police said in a release at 2:16 p.m.  "Traffic is being detoured and motorists should expect delays," police said. Commercial Motor Vehicles were asked to completely avoid the area.  This closure was estimated to clear in three to four hours. The roadway reopened at 6:04 p.m., according to an updated release by…

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by Jillian Pikora
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Extended Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Extended Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Extended Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Extended lane closures on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers in the coming months. In the town of Brookhaven, two lanes of westbound I-495 will close nightly between Exit 64 and Exit 67 from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. before all westbound lanes close until 5 a.m., the Department of Transportation said. The ongoing closures are expected to last approximately eight weeks. Two lanes will additionally be closed between Exit 67 and Exit 69 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for approximately five months. During the closures, road crews will conduct repairs to the concrete, transportati…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Weather
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast A new storm system tracking along the East Coast is expected to drop several inches of rain on the region in the next two days, meteorologists say. Rainfall is expected to begin along the mid-Atlantic Tuesday night, Dec. 26, and make its way north through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Flooding and travel delays are to be expected from Virginia to New England, the Passaic, Ramapo and Raritan rivers in New Jersey most likely to experience flooding, according to AccuWeather. This is not good news for municipalities across Passaic County w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Full Closures Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are slated to close nightly at exit 48 in Huntington beginning Wednesday, Dec. 13 and lasting until Friday, Dec. 22. Each night, I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews facilitate an ongoing bridge deck renewal project, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials warned of possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. The westbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway are scheduled to close overnight between Exit 42 and Exit 40 in Huntington for three weeks, beginning on Monday, Oct. 23. The roadway will close nightly from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. while crews complete a pavement resurfacing project, according to the Department of Transportation. Drivers will follow a signed detour during those times. Transportation officials urged the public to plan for possible delays and reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming weeks. The westbound lanes of the Northern State Parkway are scheduled to close overnight between Exit 42 and Exit 40 in Huntington for three weeks. The roadway will close nightly from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. while crews complete a pavement resurfacing project, according to the Department of Transportation. The first closure was overnight into Thursday morning, Oct. 12. Drivers will follow a signed detour during those times. Transportation officials urged the public to plan for possible delays and reminded drivers th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Arlington, VA
Weather
Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast
Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast It's a summer of the extremes so far in the Northeast. Friday, July 7 is expected to be the last day of humid and scorching temps, and Saturday, July 8 will be the first of many for drenching downpours, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 90, and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high just below 90, and a chance of showers in the afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening. According to AccuWeather, travel conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday, July 9, from the afternoon into t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Chappaqua, NY
Traffic
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In New Castle Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In New Castle
Daytime Closures Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway In New Castle Be ready for possible travel delays on the Taconic State Parkway in the coming days. Road crews in Westchester County will be closing one southbound lane between Exit 11 (State Route 134) and Exit 8 (State Route 100/133) in New Castle, the New York State Department of Transportation said. The lane closures will take place from Monday, Sept. 12, through Tuesday, Sept. 13, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for spe…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mahopac, NY
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Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway
Single Daytime Closures Scheduled On Hudson Valley Highway Be ready for possible travel delays in the coming days. Road crews will close one lane along I-84 eastbound and westbound in Dutchess and Putnam counties on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Single lane closures are planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of East Fishkill and I-684 in the Town of Southeast. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubl…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
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Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh
Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County. Road crews will close up to two northbound lanes on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh on Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to the Department of Transportation. Single and double lane closures are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between I-287 and State Route 100C. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed repairs. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel information by cal…

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by Michael Mashburn
Greenburgh, NY
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Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh
Single-, Double-Lane Daytime Closures Scheduled On Sprain Brook Parkway In Greenburgh Be ready for possible travel delays in Westchester County in the coming days. Road crews will be closing up to two northbound lanes on the Sprain Brook Parkway in the Town of Greenburgh beginning Monday, Aug. 8, according to the Department of Transportation. Single and double lane closures are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between I-287 and State Route 100C through Wednesday, Aug. 10. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed repairs. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A post-Thanksgiving storm will hit the region with heavy rain and strong wind gusts that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday, Nov. 30 into Tuesday, Dec. 1. The days leading up to the arrival of the system will be dry with temperatures continuing to be above normal through the weekend with daily highs ranging from the low to upper 50s. It will remain fairly cloudy on Black Friday, Nov. 27, but with no precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.  While a stray shower can’t be ruled out on Saturday, Nov. 28, it should also be dry through Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange
Serious Accident Shuts Route 280 Westbound In West Orange A serious accident closed all lanes of Route 280 westbound Wednesday afternoon in West Orange. Delays of 20 minutes were being reported after an accident near Exit 10 around 4 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
News
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…

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by Zak Failla
Darien, CT
Weather
Storm System Will Bring Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds With Flash Flooding Possible Storm System Will Bring Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds With Flash Flooding Possible
Storm System Will Bring Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds With Flash Flooding Possible Midweek sunshine will be followed by a storm system that will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region. The storms will produce gusty winds with some downpours that could cause flash flooding and travel delays. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect through Easter Sunday: Thursday, April 18: Cloudy with some light rain or drizzle at times during the day. The high temperature will be in the mid 50s. Friday, April 19: The rain and thunderstorms move in around noontime as the storm system arrives. Up to 2 inches of precipitation is possible on a warmer, breezy day with a high t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
News
FLIGHT DELAYS: Seething Travelers Report 'Utter Hell' At Newark Airport FLIGHT DELAYS: Seething Travelers Report 'Utter Hell' At Newark Airport
Flight Delays: Seething Travelers Report 'Utter Hell' At Newark Airport The record-setting federal government shutdown is beginning to take its toll on the nation's airports -- and Newark is no exception. As the shutdown nears its 35th day, all flights were experiencing delays of an hour or more at Liberty International Airport Friday morning due to staffing issues, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Flights were temporarily restricted i and out of LaGuardia Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport was experiencing significant delays as well -- namely due to a shortage of air-traffic controllers, federal officials said. “We have experienced a sl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Darien, CT
Weather
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm is slamming the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Drenching rain, accompanied by gusty winds of up to 45 mph, will continue through the morning on Friday, Dec. 21 and into the afternoon. The wind gusts have already led to power outages. Lengthy airport delays are also being reported. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area until 1 a.m. Saturday, and a Wind Advisory for the coast. In addition, Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories were posted for this morning's high tide. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Route 138 Stretch Reopens; Crash Causes I-684 Delays Route 138 Stretch Reopens; Crash Causes I-684 Delays
Route 138 Stretch Reopens; Crash Causes I-684 Delays This story has been updated. Two crashes caused commuters and holiday travelers delays late Thursday afternoon into the evening. There were stop-and-go delays on northbound I-684 following a crash at Route 35 (Exit 6) in Katonah reported just before 4:30 p.m. Delays stretched back to Route 172 (Exit 4) in Bedford. Nearby, a stretch of Route 138 was closed for several hours between Route 100 and Bradys Farm Road in Goldens Bridge following a crash just before 4 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Darien, CT
Weather
Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel
Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel A significant storm system in the pre-Christmas travel days at the end of the week is headed our way.  Heavy rain, wind, and coastal flooding are all likely. A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The National Weather Service is now forecasting 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain with locally higher amounts, especially in any thunderstorms, with most of the area in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall. It looks to be too warm for any snow across the region. The forecast will be fine-tuned with amounts and when to expect the heaviest r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds, Lightning Moving Through Area Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds, Lightning Moving Through Area
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds, Lightning Moving Through Area With an increase in the chance for storms Friday afternoon and evening, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the area. The watch, issued at 3:40 p.m. by the National Weather Service, is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday. Among the counties covered by the watch are Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange and Fairfield. Isolated storms began to develop in the area in the mid-afternoon and are now moving eastward. (See radar image above.) The storms, with heavy downpours, thunder, lightning and gusty winds, could cause flash flooding and travel delays. The main threats will …

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
Weather
Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding
Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding A hot and humid day will lead to new rounds of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, with some of the storms strong to severe.The storms, with heavy downpours and gusty winds, could cause flash flooding and travel delays. The main threats will be damaging wind and locally heavy rainfall, although an isolated tornado and large hail are also possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Friday morning. The storms will arrive sometime after 2 p.m. on a cloudy day with a high in the mid-80s. The storm threat will continue until around 1 a.m. Sat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk, NY
Weather
New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections
New Update On Winter Storm: Latest Snowfall Projections With a new winter storm taking aim on the area, the National Weather Service released an updated report Tuesday morning with the latest snowfall projections for Wednesday. Precipitation is expected to start as all snow for the entire region early Wednesday morning before quickly turning to sleet, freezing rain and then rain in and around New York City and along the coast. Farther inland, and especially north and west, snow will likely accumulate through the morning and early afternoon.  The latest forecast predicts temperatures rising into the mid-30s for much of the area in the early afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien, CT
News
Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday
Digging Out: Metro-North Reduces Train Schedule For Friday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North trains will run on a reduced weekday schedule on Friday, Jan. 5, due to the impact of a strong nor'easter and extremely low temperatures.  Some trains will be combined, and others will be canceled, Metro-North said.  Metro-North also warned customers to expect delays as cleanup continues from the large snowstorm on Thursday.  Train riders should check current timetables and note the following trains are canceled and/or combined on the New Haven Line for Friday: Inbound-AM PEAK: The 7:04 a.m. from New Rochelle is combined with the 6:30 a.m. from Stam…

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