ID Released For Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Van In Westchester ID Released For Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Van In Westchester
ID Released For Man Critically Injured After Being Hit By Van In Westchester A man who was critically injured after being struck by a van while attempting to cross I-287 in Harrison has been identified. Diego A. Maidana, 39, of White Plains, was struck around 2:25 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 20, remains in critical but stable condition at Westchester Medical Center, said Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police. The incident took place when Maidana walked across the eastbound lanes of I-287 near mile marker 7.1 and attempted to cross the westbound lanes, McCormick said.  While doing so, Maidana was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet E350 van being operated by Br…
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287 Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287
Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Hit By Car On I-287 A pedestrian has suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on I-287. It happened on Friday, Sept. 20 just before 2:30 p.m. in Harrison, state police said. The incident led to the closure of all westbound lanes. The lanes have since reopened. The pedestrian is now being treated at Westchester Medical Center. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Charged With DWI After Westchester Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Man Charged With DWI After Westchester Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI After Westchester Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A man who police say drove in Westchester with a BAC twice the legal limit has been charged with DWI. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Greenburgh for a violation on Thursday, Sept. 5 around 10:15 p.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Wilfre Jimenez, 30, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Jimenez was arrested, transported and processed at SP New Rochelle, where his BAC was tested at .23. Jimenez was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor, as well as …
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork In Westchester Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork In Westchester
Lane Closures Scheduled For I-95 Roadwork In Westchester A series of lane closures have been scheduled for I-95 in Westchester, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. One lane of I-95 northbound and I-287 eastbound will close Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 a.m. as road crews install precast pavement slabs as part of the “Last Mile” infrastructure project. The closure will affect I-95 northbound from just past exit 21 at mile marker 14.0 to the Connecticut state line. One lane will also be closed on I-287 eastbound from exit 12 to the merge with I-95 northbound. An additional lane will be closed on I-95 northbou…
Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI After I-287 Stop Has Been At Large Four Years, Police Say Have you seen him? New York State Police investigators have issued an alert for a man who has been wanted for four years after being charged with alleged impaired driving on I-287 in Westchester when he was 21. George Jakubowski, now 25, is wanted by State Police after a bench warrant was issued for his arrest following a DWI charge on July 19, 2015, when he was stopped for committing a traffic violation. State Police in Tarrytown said that during the traffic stop, it was determined that Jakubowski was intoxicated and he was arrested. Investigators described Jakubowski as 6-foot-4 weighi…
Drivers On 287 In Boonton Give Turtle A Brake As It Crosses Roadway Drivers On 287 In Boonton Give Turtle A Brake As It Crosses Roadway
Drivers On 287 In Boonton Give Turtle A Brake As It Crosses Roadway  A slow-walking pedestrian in Boonton briefly backed up traffic during the morning rush hour Wednesday.  Many motorists, however, probably weren't too upset with him (or her), since this pedestrian is greenish, cold-blooded and on four legs.  A large turtle was spotted in the roadway at Exit 44 off I-287 around 8 a.m., State Police confirmed. The animal had safely crossed by the time a trooper arrived, a spokesman said.  Turtles become more active in the summer, when they're ready to lay eggs, the state Department of Environmental Protection says. As a result, they're o…
Man Charged With DWI In I-287 Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Man Charged With DWI In I-287 Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI In I-287 Stop Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A 31-year-old man has been charged with DWI after police say he was stopped on I-287 with a BAC of twice the legal limit. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle for a violation on I-287 on Saturday, June 29 around 2:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Errol Hibbert II, of White Plains, was found to be intoxicated, police say. Hibbert was taken into custody, transported and processed at State Police barracks in New Rochelle, where his BAC was tested at .22, according to police. Hibbert was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor…
Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI After Traffic Stop In Westchester Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI After Traffic Stop In Westchester
Man With Suspended License Charged With Felony DWI After Traffic Stop In Westchester A traffic stop in Westchester resulted in felony DWI charges for a Fairfield County man with a suspended license, according to police. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle on I-287 in the town of Harrison for an infraction on Sunday, June 16 around 2 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the driver, identified as Luis Ramirez-Condori, 28, of Norwalk was found to be intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, according to police. Ramirez-Condori was arrested and transported to SP New Rochelle, where police say he refused to submit to a breath test. Police say Ramirez-C…
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For I-684/I-287 Merger Motorists in the Hudson Valley can expect temporary delays this week on I-684 as contracting crews close down the ramp to I-287 to conduct construction activities in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, the ramp will be closed in Harrison. During the construction activities, motorists can expect delays in the area. There will be posted detours and drivers have been “asked to use caution when traveling through the work zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, inclu…
I-287 Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Westchester Man With BAC More Than Twice Limit I-287 Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Westchester Man With BAC More Than Twice Limit
I-287 Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Westchester Man With BAC More Than Twice Limit A Westchester man is facing DWI charges after driving on I-287 with a BAC more than twice the legal limit, according to police. New York State Police say they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on I-87 in the town of Greenburgh on Monday, May 13 around 2 a.m. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Manuel Merchan-Cedillo of Port Chester, was found to be intoxicated, according to police. Merchan-Cedillo was arrested, transported and processed at SP Tarrytown, where police his BAC was tested at .18. Merchan-Cedillo was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, an unclassified …
Man Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash On I-287 Man Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash On I-287
Man Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash On I-287 An early morning crash on I-287 led to the arrest of an allegedly impaired Fairfield County driver who was reportedly behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Westchester. New York State Police troopers in Elmsford responded to a stretch of the interstate shortly before 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, where there was a report of a crash involving a stalled car. Police said that the investigation determined that a Chrysler Town and Country minivan became disabled in the right lane of I-287 and was struck by a Nissan Altima driven by Stamford resident R…
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Southern Westchester Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Southern Westchester
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Southern Westchester Southern Westchester is no slouch when it comes to finding the best bagels in the county. Here are five shops we found south of I-287 that make them perfect. New York Bagel Authority, 24 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry: A few days ago on yelp Marc S. of Pleasantville posted, "This Brooklyn raised boy knows his bagels. No question NYBA rates five stars plus....Their bagels are hand made, water boiled, and baked perfect. Easily tops in Westchester. Get a flagel with butter you'll be happy you did." Goldberg's Famous Bagels & Deli, 777 Central Park Ave., Yonkers: Says Jaclyn W., of New York Ci…