Yonkers, NY
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3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Yonkers 3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Yonkers 3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Yonkers
3 Teens Steal Car, Rob Dealership, Then Lead Police On Multi-State Chase From Yonkers Three teens from Connecticut are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a car and burglarizing multiple businesses in Westchester and Fairfield Counties before leading police on a chase across state lines.  The teens' alleged burglary spree began in Litchfield County on Monday, Feb. 13, when they stole a white 2022 Dodge Durango in New Milford, according to Yonkers Police.  Two days later, in the early morning of Wednesday, Feb. 15, the teens allegedly stole from a Fairfield County liquor store in Stamford before driving to Westchester County and breaking into the Cen…

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by Ben Crnic
Harrison, NY
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Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For More Than Month Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For More Than Month Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For More Than Month
Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison For More Than Month A scheduled lane closure will affect traffic on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County for over a month.  One lane of the southbound Hutchinson River Parkway between Exit 14 (Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale will close on weekdays beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 15, according to the New York Department of Transportation.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays through Friday, March 24.  The lane closure is to facilitate construction work. 

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries: Truck Hits Overpass On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries: Truck Hits Overpass On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries: Truck Hits Overpass On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale
Fuel Spill With Side Of Fries: Truck Hits Overpass On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale This story has been updated. A truck carrying 42,000 pounds of frozen french fries struck an overpass on a Westchester County parkway, causing a fuel spill and a closure of the roadway's lanes in one direction.   The incident happened on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1 around 6:50 a.m., when a tractor-trailer traveling south on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale hit the Mamaroneck Road bridge, Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary said.  As a result of the crash, 75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the trailer's refrigeration unit onto the parkway and int…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon
Lane Closures To Slow Traffic On Cross County Parkway In Mount Vernon Part of the Cross County Parkway in Westchester County will soon be affected by lane closures.  Starting on Monday, Jan. 9, and lasting through Thursday, Jan. 13, one lane of the Cross County Parkway will close in each direction in Mount Vernon at exit 9 between the northbound and southbound Hutchinson River Parkway, Department of Transportation officials said.  The closures will last from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will facilitate guide rail work.  Drivers are encouraged to slow down in work zones during construction. 

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
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3 Suspects Lead Cops On Chase In New Rochelle After Stealing Vehicle, 1 Still On Loose: Police 3 Suspects Lead Cops On Chase In New Rochelle After Stealing Vehicle, 1 Still On Loose: Police 3 Suspects Lead Cops On Chase In New Rochelle After Stealing Vehicle, 1 Still On Loose: Police
3 Suspects Lead Cops On Chase In New Rochelle After Stealing Vehicle, 1 Still On Loose: Police Three suspects charged with stealing a vehicle failed to avoid capture after leading police on a lengthy chase in Westchester County, authorities said.  The chase happened on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 1:30 p.m., when police in New Rochelle were told that a stolen vehicle had entered the city after leading both Greenwich and Westchester County Police on a chase on the Hutchinson River Parkway, according to New Rochelle Police. Eventually, officers found the car abandoned on the corner of North Avenue and Bon Air Avenue. After searching the area, they then saw four men walking a short dis…

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by Ben Crnic
Newark, NJ
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NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police
NJ Suspects Ditch Stolen Car In Wild NY Pursuit, Captured With Loaded Gun: Police Three New Jersey men including one carjacking suspect were arrested and a fourth at large after leading police on a chase Hutchinson River Parkway in a stolen vehicle that they ditched on the side of the highway, authorities said. Justin McKinney, 18, of Kearny, Frank L.D. Clark, 20, of Newark and Eliezer Velez, 19, of Newark, were spotted near North and Bon Air avenues in New Rochelle, after the pursuit on Thursday, Dec. 29 around 1:30 p.m., police said. As soon as they realized they were being watched, they began running near Seacord Road. Two of the men were captured behind a Bon Ai…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook
Plan Ahead: Lane Closures To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway, King Street In Rye Brook Lane closures are set to slow down traffic for commuters on a busy parkway in Westchester County. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., northbound lanes of both the Hutchinson River Parkway and King Street in Rye Brook are scheduled to be closed for road work, according to the Rye Brook Police Department.  The roadways will still be open to traffic, but only one lane will be open, police said.  Work on the southbound lanes of both roadways was completed on Monday, Dec. 5.  "Please plan ahead and leave extra time on your commute!" police said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed
'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed Two major bridge upgrade projects totaling $60.5 million in the Hudson Valley have been successfully completed.  According to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 21, the two upgrade projects include:  A $48 million replacement of a bridge in Mount Vernon that carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River;  A $12.5 million project in Orange County that replaced one bridge and rehabilitated three others in Wawayanda that carry Interstate 84 over the Monhagen Creek and McVeigh Road.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
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Stay Sober: Westchester County Police To Increase Patrols During Thanksgiving Stay Sober: Westchester County Police To Increase Patrols During Thanksgiving Stay Sober: Westchester County Police To Increase Patrols During Thanksgiving
Stay Sober: Westchester County Police To Increase Patrols During Thanksgiving Police in Westchester County will step up security in public areas and be on the lookout for drunk drivers during the Thanksgiving holiday period, authorities said.  Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 23, the Westchester County Police Department will deploy an increased number of patrols and tighter security around the county's airport, public transportation hubs, houses of worship, and retail areas, according to the department.  The extra efforts are part of a statewide STOP-DWI enforcement campaign that will last through the holiday weekend, authorities said.  The enforceme…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor
New Lane Closure To Affect Hutchinson River Parkway In Mount Vernon, Pelham Manor An upcoming lane closure will soon be in place on a busy road in Westchester County.  On Wednesday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 3, one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (U.S. Route 1) in Pelham Manor, and Exit 8 (Cross County Parkway) in Mount Vernon, New York Department of Transportation officials announced.  The closure will last between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days to allow for construction activities, officials said. 

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by Ben Crnic
Scarsdale, NY
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Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale
Expect Delays: Single-Lane Daytime Closure Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway In Scarsdale Roadwork on a Westchester County highway could spell delays this week. Crews will be closing one southbound lane along the Hutchinson River Parkway between Scarsdale and Harrison on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the Department of Transportation. One lane is expected to close from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between State Route 127 (exit 14) and Mamaroneck Avenue (exit 13). Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to facilitate construction activity in the area. Drivers were encouraged to slow down through that stretch and were reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Harrison, NY
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Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale
Lane To Close On Hutchinson River Parkway In Harrison, Scarsdale Motorists will need to look out for an upcoming lane closure on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County.  On Tuesday, Oct. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., one lane will close along the Hutchinson River Parkway southbound between Exit 14 (State Route 127) in Harrison and Exit 13 (Mamaroneck Avenue) in Scarsdale, New York Department of Transportation officials said.  The closure is to allow for construction activities if the weather is ideal, officials said.  Commuters are asked to slow down and drive responsibly in the work zone, or face doubled fine…

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by Ben Crnic