Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting
Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting Voters were a little startled when a car drove into the side of the Garrison Firehouse, a busy polling place, but no one was injured. The incident took place around 12:43 p.m. Tuesday when a voter arriving at the fire station on Route 9 failed to stop in time while parking on the north side and hit the building, said Garrison Fire Commissioner David Brower. The building was not seriously impacted by the crash, with some aluminum siding crushed, he said. And voting was not interrupted due to the crash. "We have been busy with a steady stream of voters," he said. "Thankfully no one…
School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls
School District Issues Alert After Luring Incident Involving SUV Driver, Two Girls An alert was sent to parents of students after a man approached two students at a bus stop in the area. According to the alert from the Wappinger Central School District, the incident took place around 7:57 a.m. Friday when the two female Sheafe Road Elementary School students walking to the bus stop noticed a dark gray Subaru Outback parked in a local business, on Route 9 near Wenliss Terrace. As they walked past the vehicle, the occupant asked "if they needed a ride to school?" As soon as the students arrived at school safely, they reported the incident to Sheafe Road Principal …
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-84 During Evening Commute Crash Causes Gridlock On I-84 During Evening Commute
Crash Causes Gridlock On I-84 During Evening Commute This story has been updated. There were hour-long delays on a stretch of I-84 during the Friday evening commute after a serious crash that blocked the left lane for more than an hour. The westbound incident occurred on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, with gridlock to Route 9 (Exit 13). The lane reopened just before 6:30 p.m.
Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester
Roadwork Alert: Route 6/202 Weekday Closures Starts In Northern Westchester A stretch of Route 6/Route 202 will be closed for several days in Westchester as crews continue maintenance work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert warning that from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 28, the roadway will be closed between Route 9D at the Bear Mountain Bridge and Route 9 (Annsville Circle) in Cortlandt.  The closures are expected to last through Thursday, Aug. 30. During the maintenance activity, there will be posted detours, though motorists can still expect delays.  The detour for eastbound motorists will include travel…
Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland
Separate Crashes Cause Gridlock On I-87 In Westchester, Rockland This story has been updated. Separate crashes caused gridlock in both directions on I-87 on the new Tappan Zee Bridge and in Rockland County early Saturday evening. A crash with injuries took out the left lane at the start of the new TZB span in Westchester on northbound (Rockland-bound I-87). There were stop-and-go delays to Route 9 before the lane reopened. On southbound on I-87 in Rockland, there was a crash at Exit 13 (Palisades Parkway), causing stop-and-go delays to the Spring Valley Tolls. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester
Busy Bridge To Be Closed For Weeks In Westchester The Sensaqua Bridge will be closed for weeks as contracting crews get set to perform maintenance on the structure in Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that the bridge will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 23 in Croton-on-Hudson, with construction work expected to last an estimated 80 days. The NYSDOT said the work is required to perform maintenance on the bridge. Officials said that access to and from southbound Route 9 from this area will be impacted. Northbound access to and from Route 9 will remain unimpeded. Motorists can expect temporar…
Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash
Injuries Reported In Two-Car I-84 Crash This story has been updated. A serious crash with injuries reported caused delays on a stretch of I-84 late afternoon into early Sunday evening. The crash occurred on the eastbound side in Fishkill at Route 9 (Exit 13) with traffic backed up to Route 52 (Exit 12). Emergency responders rushed to the crash scene.
Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84 Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84
Daytime Road Work Set To Start On I-84 There will be delays on I-84 in Dutchess County this week while contracting crews shut down lanes in both directions in Fishkill as they continue construction work in the area. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, motorists have been advised by the New York State Department of Transportation that traffic slowdowns and stoppages are anticipated on both the eastbound and westbound sides of the interstate between Exit 12 (Route 52) and Exit 13 (Route 9), in Fishkill. The delays are expected to last through 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. There is a 20 percent chance of rain on Wednesday, acco…
Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute
Crash Ties Up I-84 Evening Commute This story has been updated. There was gridlock on a stretch of I-84 late Thursday afternoon following a serious crash. The crash, on the westbound side, occurred between Route 9 (Exit 13) and Route 52 (Exit 12) at around 5 p.m.
Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash
Bear Mountain Parkway Reopens After Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Bear Mountain Parkway has reopened after being closed in both directions Tuesday morning following a serious crash with injuries reported near the Cortlandt/Peekskill border. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. with the hour-long closure between Route 9 and Highland Avenue.
SUV, Car Crash At Entrance To Shoppes At South Hills SUV, Car Crash At Entrance To Shoppes At South Hills
SUV, Car Crash At Entrance To Shoppes At South Hills A crash between an SUV and a car tied up traffic on a stretch of Route 9 on Monday afternoon.  The crash occurred at the southbound entrance of the Shoppes at Short Hills. No serious injuries were reported.
Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital
Three Injured In Head-On Putnam Crash Airlifted To Hospital Three local residents injured in a head-on crash on Route 9 had to be airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, officials said. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle driving south veered into the oncoming lane and struck a northbound car, said state police. The Garrison Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post that two medical helicopters landed at their firehouse and that several good Samaritans stopped to help as well as Captain Mike Gallo of East Fishkill FD. Other agencies assisting included State Police, Continental Village, North Highlands, Garrison, Peekskil…