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Stretch Of Main Route To Close In Northern Westchester: Here's When Stretch Of Main Route To Close In Northern Westchester: Here's When
Stretch Of Main Route To Close In Northern Westchester: Here's When A busy stretch of a main route in Northern Westchester will temporarily close to traffic over several days, officials announced. US Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) between Route 9D and Route 9 in Cortlandt will close nightly beginning on Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The stretch will close between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night to allow crews to perform construction work, officials added. Motorists who drive on the route should expect delays and use the posted detour using Route 9D, Route 403, and Route 9. 
Overturned Truck Causes Traffic Nightmare On New Jersey Turnpike Overturned Truck Causes Traffic Nightmare On New Jersey Turnpike
Overturned Truck Causes Traffic Nightmare On New Jersey Turnpike An overturned truck on the New Jersey Turnpike has snarled the afternoon commute to halt on Friday, May 3. The truck overturned by Exit 13A of the New Jersey Turnpike near Newark Liberty International Airport and Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth, according to 511nj.  The left shoulder is blocked and delays are extending three miles from Kearny to Newark, 511nj said. Traffic cameras showed vehicles creeping along the highway as of press time.
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield
Newly Constructed ShopRite Hiring For Opening Next Month In South Plainfield A new ShopRite of Hadley Commons is hiring up to 200 workers at a store under construction in South Plainfield, officials said. The new store at 6781 Hadley Road is expected to open next month. It's the second new ShopRite in Central Jersey this spring. A 24-hour store opened last month in Old Bridge in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Route 9 and Schulmeister Road The South Plainfield store's hiring center, located at 6303 Hadley Road in the same shopping plaza, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and accepting applications for jobs including book…
Briarcliff Manor Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Route 9A Briarcliff Manor Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Route 9A
Briarcliff Manor Seeks $20M To Help Fix 'Outdated, Dilapidated' Route 9A A village in Northern Westchester is urging state officials to allocate $20 million toward designing improvements for a busy main route that has fallen into disrepair.  In an announcement on Thursday, March 21, Briarcliff Manor village officials urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the State Assembly to allocate $20 million in the new state budget for the preliminary design of improvements for Route 9A, which they say is "outdated and dilapidated."  The request follows the completion of a yearlong study into Route 9A conducted by the New York State Department of Transportation. I…
Details Released In Parkway Crash That Killed Monmouth U Student Returning From Work Shift Details Released In Parkway Crash That Killed Monmouth U Student Returning From Work Shift
Details Released In Parkway Crash That Killed Monmouth U Student Returning From Work Shift Daily Voice has obtained details about the crash that killed an 18-year-old Monmouth University student last week. Madison Alfano of Staten Island, NY, lost control of her car and hit the driver's side of another vehicle on the northbound side of the Garden State Parkway in Sayreville around 7:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, New Jersey State Police  Trooper Troy McNair said. Alfano's car went into another lane and she was hit by an oncoming pickup near mile marker 125.6, just south of the exit for Route 9 and New Jersey Route 35, McNair said. Alfano was rushed to a hospital and she was pronounced…
Suspect At Large After Shots Fired In Broad Daylight At Car Parked On South Broadway In Yonkers Suspect At Large After Shots Fired In Broad Daylight At Car Parked On South Broadway In Yonkers
Suspect At Large After Shots Fired In Broad Daylight At Car Parked On South Broadway In Yonkers A suspect is at large after shots were fired in broad daylight at a vehicle on a busy roadway in Westchester. The incident happened 11:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8 in Yonkers in front of 104 S. Broadway (Route 9). That's when a male suspect fired two shots at the vehicle parked at the location, Yonkers Police Department Sgt. Robert Spink said. A vehicle passenger who is believed to be the intended target then exited the vehicle and fled into the Yonkers City Court.  Members of the Yonkers Police Department and New York State Court Officers immediately responded and secured t…
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Telephone Pole, Hitting Tree In Wellesley Driver Dies After Crashing Into Telephone Pole, Hitting Tree In Wellesley
Driver Dies After Crashing Into Telephone Pole, Hitting Tree In Wellesley An SUV driver died Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, after slamming into a utility pole, uprooting it, and then hitting a tree in Wellesley in a single-vehicle crash, police said. Emergency crews arrived at the crash on Route 9 near Cedar Street shortly after 7 a.m. and found the downed power pole and SUV wrapped around a nearby tree, according to the Wellesley Police Department. “The driver of the vehicle was found to be unconscious and unresponsive,” police said. “There was no one else in the vehicle, and it appears as if there were no other vehicles involved in the crash.” Wellesley Po…
Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Croton-On-Hudson Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Croton-On-Hudson
Person Hospitalized After Hitting Deer On Busy Road In Croton-On-Hudson A serious crash involving a deer resulted in both a person being hospitalized and the brief closure of a busy Northern Westchester road.  The incident happened on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 8:30 p.m., when a car struck a deer on the Croton Point overpass on southbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  One person was then taken to a local hospital by Croton EMS and the Ossining Paramedic Fly-Car.  After the crash, responding crews briefly shut the road down until the vehicle and deer were removed.  Correction: The person invo…
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 Serious Crash Closes Route 9
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 A serious crash closed Route 9 in both directions on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Howell. It happened in Howell, at Strickland Road, around 8:05 p.m., the Department of Transportation website says. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Yonkers Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Yonkers
Fatal Crash: Sedan Strikes Woman, Then Slams Into House In Yonkers New update - Well-Known Member Of Community ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Sedan In Yonkers Police are investigating an overnight crash that left a woman dead in Westchester County. It happened around 9 p.m. Sunday, June 9 in Yonkers in the area of 693 North Broadway (Route 9).  A preliminary investigation revealed that a sedan traveling northbound on Route 9 struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian on the sidewalk, killing her, Yonkers Police said.  The vehicle then jumped a retaining wall and struck an occupied home; with the occupants inside suffering minor inju…
Man Dies After Running In Front Of Tractor-Trailer On Mass Pike In Framingham Man Dies After Running In Front Of Tractor-Trailer On Mass Pike In Framingham
Man Dies After Running In Front Of Tractor-Trailer On Mass Pike In Framingham One person has died after they were struck by a truck on a major highway in the MetroWest region of the state this week, authorities confirm to Daily Voice. Massachusetts State Police responded to a report of a pedestrian who was struck by a tractor-trailer on the Mass Pike in Framingham around 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6.  Upon arrival, Troopers located a 2013 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by a 65-year-old man from Connecticut that struck the pedestrian. The driver pulled over and called 911 after striking the pedestrian, according to State Police.  Units on scene, Mass Pike e…
Six Hospitalized In Route 9 Crash In Toms River Six Hospitalized In Route 9 Crash In Toms River
Six Hospitalized In Route 9 Crash In Toms River Six people were hospitalized in a crash on Route 9, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, near the intersection of Hecht Drive, Toms River police said. An initial investigation revealed that Elvis Guadulupe Dominguez Avila was traveling south on Route 9 when he lost control of the vehicle.  He crashed into an oncoming vehicle forcing it off the roadway and into a driveway exit, where it struck a third vehicle, police said. All six occupants of the three vehicles were taken to various hospitals including Monmouth Medical South, Community Medical Ce…
Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park
Fire Destroys Home At Toms River Trailer Park Police in Toms River are investigating a serious fire that destroyed a home at the Roberts Mobile Home Park on the 2200 block of Route 9, authorities said. On Thursday, Feb. 16, at approximately 3 p.m., police and fire crews were dispatched to the active fire.  The caller attempted to alert the homeowner of the fire as they believed that he was still inside, Toms River police said. Police have not said whether the homeowner or any occupants have been located. At the time of police arrival, the home was fully engulfed and the officers' attempts to gain entry were unsuccessfu…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Shrewsbury Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Shrewsbury Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Man, Woman Indicted In Shrewsbury Wreck That Killed 20-Year-Old A grand jury indicted a couple in connection with a fatal 2022 hit-and-run that killed a woman as she was on her way home from work, officials said.  Jerry Santiago Jr., age 25, was charged with motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash resulting in death, driving as to endanger, and driving a motor vehicle without a license, the Worcester District Attorney Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  Justina Riopelle, 22, was charged with being an accessory after the fact, the prosecutor said. …
Carload Of Fool's Gold Sinks Jersey City DEA Imposter's Plan For Riches: Feds Carload Of Fool's Gold Sinks Jersey City DEA Imposter's Plan For Riches: Feds
Carload Of Fool's Gold Sinks Jersey City DEA Imposter's Plan For Riches: Feds When a Massachusetts woman contacted federal authorities to report a man claiming to be one of them and asking for $330,000 in gold bars, they came up with a plan that would turn the tables and ultimately land the Jersey City imposter in police custody. The undercover agents set up a meeting with 38-year-old Gaurang Contractor in a Texas Roadhouse parking lot, and promised told two buckets of gold waiting for him inside a car's trunk. The gold was as real as his DEA badge. Investigators said Contractor contacted the woman in August and claimed to be a DEA agent named Oscar White, autho…
Driver Killed In Route 9 Central Jersey Crash: Report Driver Killed In Route 9 Central Jersey Crash: Report
Driver Killed In Route 9 Central Jersey Crash: Report One person was killed and another seriously hurt when a vehicle crossed the Route 9 median and struck a pickup truck, according to ABC 7 News. A southbound driver lost control of the car and veered into the northbound lanes at about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 near Old Bridge High School and Middle School, the outlet says. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was seriously injured, according to the report. Click here for the complete story by ABC 7 News.
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore
Serious Crash Closes Route 9 On Jersey Shore A serious crash closed Route 9 in both directions, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10 near Old Shore Road and Beach Boulevard in Lacey Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed and detoured, the DOT said.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
'Smash-Grab' Jewelry Store Robbery Reported At Jersey Shore Mall (DEVELOPING) 'Smash-Grab' Jewelry Store Robbery Reported At Jersey Shore Mall (DEVELOPING)
'Smash-Grab' Jewelry Store Robbery Reported At Jersey Shore Mall (Developing) A "smash and grab" robbery was reported at Freehold Raceway Mall, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The robbery occurred at about 11 a.m. at a mall jewelry store off Route 9, reports said.The suspects, in a white Honda Accord with tinted windows, reportedly smashed a display case to make off with the jewels.  No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Colts Neck Football Lineman, Parents Die In Route 9 Crash Colts Neck Football Lineman, Parents Die In Route 9 Crash
Colts Neck Football Lineman, Parents Die In Route 9 Crash Three family members have died as a result of a weekend crash on Route 9, authorities said.  Masoud B. Salib, 61, and his wife, Hanaa I. Salib, 52, died on Sunday, July 3, while their son, Mark M. Salib — a former Colts Neck football lineman — died on Tuesday, July 5, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said. The Salibs are survived by another son, Danny. A GoFundMe page was launched for Danny said his parents dedicated their lives to their children, church and the community.  "They were loving, selfless, and empathetic," it reads. "Their absence will forever be felt in our hearts." …
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Topples Pole, Live Wires Across Route 9 In Central Jersey (Developing) A truck smashed into a pole on Route 9, toppling live wires, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5 near Smith Street in Woodbridge Township, initial reports said. High tension wires purportedly were down near the Route 440 bridge overpass, an unconfirmed report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Route 9 Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Route 9 Jersey Shore Crash (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Route 9 Jersey Shore Crash (Developing) A pedestrian purportedly was struck and killed in a crash along Route 9, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash was reported about 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 near 180 Route 9 in Englishtown, initial reports said. The roadway was closed for an investigation between Union Hill Road and Route 520, an unconfirmed report said.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Lakewood Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Lakewood
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Lakewood An unidentified woman was struck and killed by a vehicle, authorities said. The crash occurred about 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of 4th Street and Madison Avenue (Route 9). Police found a severely injured, unconscious and unresponsive woman lying in the roadway. The victim was taken to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, where she was pronounced dead a short time later. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes
First Responders Called In Separate Route 9 Woodbridge Crashes Police, firefighters and EMS crews responded to two separate Route 9 crashes, authorities said. The first crash reportedly involved a pedestrian about 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Routes 1 and 9 southbound south of Randolph Avenue, according to initial reports.  That victim was taken to Robert Wood University Hospital in New Brunswick. A second crash was reported on Route 9 near Green Street about 9:30 a.m., reports said. An unconfirmed report said that collision was head-on. Woodbridge police were not immediately available for more details. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester
Weekday Route 6/202 Closures Scheduled In Northern Westchester Motorists planning to travel on Route 6 in Northern Westchester will be detoured for two weeks as crews work to replace a guard rail in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert advising that Route 6/202 (Bear Mountain Bridge Road) will be closed in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 5 in Cortlandt. Road closures will continue on weekdays through Friday, April 16 between Route 9D and Route 9 to allow crews to replace the guide rail. Motorists can expect delays in the area during the guide rail work. Drivers have been instructed …
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9
University Eyes Vacant 7-Acre Plot On Route 9 A private university is eyeing a vacant 7-acre lot along a major section of Route 9. On Monday, Dec. 28, the Conservation Commission in Worcester granted Clark University permission to test soil under a 7-7.5-acre parcel at the corner of Park Avenue and Maywood Street in Worcester, according to Patch. Clark tested the site’s surface-level environment earlier. The lot was formerly the site of Diamond Chevrolet car dealership, which has since been torn down. The property has been listed for sale by Kelleher & Sadowsky for $7.9 million. When asked about their interest in the parcel, a re…
Dutchess Roadway Renamed In Honor Of Service By Veterans Dutchess Roadway Renamed In Honor Of Service By Veterans
Dutchess Roadway Renamed In Honor Of Service By Veterans Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Veterans Day naming the portion of Route 9 that runs through the Town of Wappinger  the "Wappinger Veterans Memorial Highway." "Veterans Day gives us time every year to honor those who have dedicated their lives to protect our nation, as well as reflect on the meaning of a life in service," Governor Cuomo said in a statement on Wednesday, Nov. 11. "By renaming the portion of the State highway system in Dutchess County, we are showing our appreciation for the sacrifice these brave service members and their families have made, as well as honoring th…
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst
Famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Coming To Westchester's Lyndhurst Dog lovers rejoice. The famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is coming to Westchester County in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show announced this month that the 145th annual event will be held at Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, on Route 9 (Broadway) in Tarrytown, on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13, 2021, with live coverage across FOX Sports networks.  Due to the ever-changing government restrictions during the pandemic a move to a springtime, outdoor dog show was necessary to uphold Westminster’s strong commitment to the health and sa…
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway
Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Closure On Taconic Parkway This story has been updated. A stretch of the Taconic State Parkway was closed throughout the morning commute following a fatal crash. The closure was southbound in Hopewell Junction between Route 29/Carpenter Road and Route 52. The crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, but the lanes remained closed until around 10:30 a.m. during the accident investigation. During the closure, motorists were advised by authorities to take Route 9 as an alternate or to get off at Beekman Road and take Route 376 to Route 52, then get back on the Taconic. Check back to Daily Voice…
Spotswood Driver, 53, Dies After Her Car Topples Telephone Pole, Collides With U-Haul Truck Spotswood Driver, 53, Dies After Her Car Topples Telephone Pole, Collides With U-Haul Truck
Spotswood Driver, 53, Dies After Her Car Topples Telephone Pole, Collides With U-Haul Truck UPDATED: An unidentified driver was killed on Monday afternoon when her car toppled a telephone pole and collided with a parked U-Haul truck, authorities said. Route 9 was closed in both directions in Marlboro and Manalapan townships after the fatal one-car crash at 1 p.m. toppled wires onto four other vehicles, a Marlboro police spokesman said. No one else was hurt, he said. The driver of a Ford Edge was trapped when the telephone pole fell onto her car in the U-Haul parking lot at 415 Route 9 South, according to Marlboro Police Capt. Stephen Levy. The driver was pronounced dead at t…
Details Emerge After Woman Struck, Killed By Fallen Tree In Area Details Emerge After Woman Struck, Killed By Fallen Tree In Area
Details Emerge After Woman Struck, Killed By Fallen Tree In Area New details have been released after a woman was killed when a tree fell on her car while she was driving on a stretch of Route 9 (Albany Post Road) in the area. The incident happened around 3:20 p.m. Monday, July 27 in Dutchess County just south of Mills Cross Road in Staatsburg. The woman, a 70-year-old Red Hook resident whose identity is being withheld while next of kin is notified, was traveling northbound at the time.  The tree landed approximately 40 feet off the roadway after falling directly on top of a 2019 Subaru, Town of Hyde Park Police said. Wire…
Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill
Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill The Amherst Dog Park broke ground today, July 22, at the South landfill site on Old Belchertown Road. The park will consist of 2.5 acres. The South landfill site was selected because the town already owns the land and its conveniently close to Route 9, according to town documents. The park will provide areas for both large and small dogs, shade, and water stations, the Dog Park Task Force announced. Construction is expected to cost between $244,000 and $280,000. There are "ruffly" 1,600 registered dogs in Amherst.  Contractor Valliant Group has the start of construction scheduled for…