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Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In Monsey (UPDATE) Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In Monsey (UPDATE)
Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In Monsey (Update) A carnival trailer fire temporarily blocked lanes and caused traffic to back up on the New York Thruway in Rockland County.  The blaze happened on Monday, June 30, around noon on Interstate 87 northbound in Monsey just after the Spring Valley toll barrier, according to 511NY traffic reports.  According to New York State Police, a 2017 Volvo tractor-trailer had been traveling in the right lane when the carnival trailer caught fire on the right shoulder after its brakes overheated.  The truck then detached the trailer to avoid being damaged. The driver was not injured, police …
Man Jailed After Being Caught With Loaded Gun On I-87 In Yonkers: NYSP Man Jailed After Being Caught With Loaded Gun On I-87 In Yonkers: NYSP
Man Jailed After Being Caught With Loaded Gun On I-87 In Yonkers: Nysp A Bronx man is behind bars after police say they found him with a loaded firearm during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Westchester County.  The arrest happened around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, when troopers stopped a gray 2021 Hyundai Elantra for vehicle and traffic violations on Interstate 87 in Yonkers, New York State Police said on Friday, June 27.  During the stop, police suspected the driver might be impaired and began checking the car. Instead of finding drugs or alcohol, they allegedly discovered a loaded Taurus G2C 9mm handgun and a large-capacity maga…
Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart
Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-87 Crash Was Well-Loved Educator From Yonkers With Big Heart A 33-year-old man who was killed in a tragic wrong-way crash on Interstate 87 in Rockland County over the weekend was a cherished educator who hailed from Westchester and had big career aspirations.  Brian Tortora, a native of Yonkers who was living in New York City, was killed on Saturday, June 21, in a wrong-way wreck involving two tractor-trailers on Interstate 87 in Clarkstown, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Tortora was driving a 2024 Subaru WRX north in the southbound lanes around 3 a.m. when he struck two tractor-trailers near Exit 12, according to New York State Polic…
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Greenburgh: Police Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Greenburgh: Police
Man Driving Drunk With Kids In SUV Stopped On I-87 In Greenburgh: Police A Pennsylvania man was arrested for driving drunk with two children in his car on a Hudson Valley, NY highway, police said.   The arrest happened in Westchester County around 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, when troopers on patrol pulled over a 2022 Toyota Highlander that was failing to stay in its lane while traveling northbound on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24.  The driver, identified as Santiago Ramirez Canela, age 46, of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, showed signs of impairment during the traffic stop and failed several field s…
Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police
Suffern Man, 74, Forcibly Touches Victim While Being Driven To Appointment: Police A 74-year-old Rockland County man has been charged after allegedly exposing himself and inappropriately touching someone while being driven to an appointment, according to state police. Donald Hopkins of Suffern was arrested on Saturday, June 21, and charged with public lewdness and forcible touching in connection with the incident, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, June 24. The incident allegedly happened around 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, while the victim was transporting Hopkins in their vehicle on Interstate 87 southbound in Clarkstown, en route to an appointment in Yonkers.&…
ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say
ID Released For Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-87 Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers, Police Say New details have been released in the fatal wrong-way crash that shut down a stretch of Interstate 87 in Rockland County early Saturday, June 21. Brian P. Tortora, 33, of New York, was driving a 2024 Subaru WRX northbound in the southbound lanes when he struck two tractor-trailers in Clarkstown just after 3 a.m. near mile marker 18.9, just west of Exit 12, according to New York State Police. Tortora’s Subaru first collided with a 2017 Volvo truck towing a trailer, driven by a 52-year-old man, police said. Seconds later, the Subaru was struck by a 2016 Freightliner, also towing a trail…
7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police 7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police
7-Year-Old Found In Drunk Driver's Car In I-87 Traffic Stop In Woodbury: Police A drunk driver was caught with a young child in his car on Interstate 87 in Orange County while on the way home from a family gathering, police said.  The arrest happened on Saturday, June 14 on Interstate 87 in Woodbury, New York State Police announced on Friday, June 20. A trooper on patrol found a gray 2019 Nissan Rogue pulled over near Central Valley. The driver, 54-year-old Carlos A. Mejia of Newburgh, was standing outside the vehicle, police said, also adding that an adult and a 7-year-old girl were also inside.   While speaking with Mejia, the trooper smelled alcohol …
Former NYPD Officer Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Cornwall: AG Former NYPD Officer Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Cornwall: AG
Former Nypd Officer Charged In Fatal DWI Crash In Cornwall: AG A former NYPD officer is facing a felony manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal crash on Interstate 87 in Orange County that left a motorcyclist dead, officials said.  Kevin Richmond, age 43, of Highland Mills in Orange County, was arraigned Tuesday, June 17, in Newburgh City Court on a charge of second-degree vehicular manslaughter in connection with the July 2023 crash, which happened in Cornwall, the New York Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday.  The charges stem from a deadly crash that happened just after midnight on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Prosecutors say…
Woman, 24, Killed After Losing Control, Hitting Tree On I-87 In Ramapo Woman, 24, Killed After Losing Control, Hitting Tree On I-87 In Ramapo
Woman, 24, Killed After Losing Control, Hitting Tree On I-87 In Ramapo A 24-year-old Hudson Valley woman was killed after crashing on the New York State Thruway in Rockland County, authorities said. The fatal crash happened in Ramapo around 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, on the southbound side of Interstate 87 near Exit 14A, in the town of Ramapo, New York State Police announced.  Troopers said the driver, identified as Orange County resident Anysah P. Nelson of Middletown, was driving a 2016 Honda Civic when, for unknown reasons, she lost control of the vehicle. The car veered off the right shoulder of the highway and struck a tree.  Nelson received…
Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley
Mahopac Man Killed After Motorcycle Tire Blows Out In I-87 Crash In Hudson Valley A Putnam County man was killed in a motorcycle crash on the New York State Thruway in Ulster County after a tire blowout caused him to be thrown from his bike, authorities said. Martin T. Muller, 62, of Mahopac, died after a crash on Interstate 87 near Exit 18 in New Paltz around 7:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, May 28.  Troopers responded to reports of a motorcycle down in the northbound lanes. An initial investigation found that Muller was riding a 2009 Harley-Davidson when the rear tire blew out, causing the bike to turn sideways and roll i…
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In West Nyack (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Motorcyclist Caught With Cocaine Snorting Device, Loaded Pistol On I-87 In Clarkstown: Police Motorcyclist Caught With Cocaine Snorting Device, Loaded Pistol On I-87 In Clarkstown: Police
Motorcyclist Caught With Cocaine Snorting Device, Loaded Pistol On I-87 In Clarkstown: Police A traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Rockland County led to the arrest of a motorcyclist found with a loaded gun and suspected cocaine, police said.  The stop happened on Tuesday, May 6, near Exit 14 in Clarkstown, when troopers stopped two motorcycles for traffic violations, including following too closely and failing to signal, New York State Police announced on Wednesday, May 7.  One of the riders, Stephen D. Flynn, age 30, of Utica, was riding a 2016 Harley-Davidson without a valid motorcycle license or permit, police said. During an impound of his bike, troopers found a lo…
Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police
Man Found Drunk On I-87 Shoulder Gets Felony DWI Charge In West Nyack: Police A man who has been convicted of DWI before is now facing a felony charge after police found him drunk behind the wheel of a car on the shoulder of Interstate 87 in Rockland County, authorities said.  The events leading to the arrest began around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, when a trooper on routine patrol saw a vehicle stopped on the left shoulder of the Thruway near mile marker 18.8 in the hamlet of West Nyack, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 2.  Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper found the driver, identified as Kenny Varma, in the driver’s seat. While int…
Drunk Driver From Nyack Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87 In Orangetown: Police Drunk Driver From Nyack Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87 In Orangetown: Police
Drunk Driver From Nyack Caught After After BMW Chase On I-87 In Orangetown: Police A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing police on Interstate 87 in Rockland County and being found drunk behind the wheel, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 6:10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, when troopers tried to stop a BMW traveling northbound near Exit 10 in the Town of Orangetown, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 29. The driver, later identified as Alexis J. Santiago, 34, of Nyack, did not stop and led troopers on a pursuit. The chase ended in heavy traffic, which gave troopers the chance to stop the vehicle and engage with both Sa…
Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Ardsley: Police Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Ardsley: Police
Man Throws Bag Of Drugs Out Window During Traffic Stop On I-87 In Ardsley: Police A 34-year-old man was arrested after throwing a bag full of a white substance out his window during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Westchester, police said.  The stop happened on Thursday night, April 24, around 11:30 p.m., when troopers pulled over a BMW X5 traveling northbound on the Thruway through the village of Ardsley, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 29.  While interacting with the driver, identified as Jeikob Javier Guzman of the Bronx, troopers saw him throwing a clear plastic bag containing a white substance down a roadside embankment, police said. …
Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say
Crack Cocaine, Xanax: Major Drug Bust Made In I-87 Traffic Stop In Tuxedo, Police Say A New Jersey man was arrested in the Hudson Valley after a traffic stop turned up a stash of illegal drugs, including crack cocaine and Xanax, police said.  The stop happened in Orange County on Friday, April 18, just before 10 p.m. on Interstate 87 in Tuxedo. There, A state trooper pulled over a 2020 Honda Civic for vehicle and traffic violations, New York State Police said on Monday, April 21.  Police said the driver, 30-year-old Javon M. Alleyne of Irvington, New Jersey, was found with about 45 grams of crack cocaine, 6 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of Xanax, and multiple Suboxone…
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police
Large Stash of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Found In I-87 Traffic Stop In Ramapo: Police Two men transporting a large quantity of narcotics on Interstate 87 were busted during a traffic stop in Rockland County, authorities announced. The bust occurred on Friday, Feb. 28, when troopers stopped a 2019 Honda Pilot for a vehicle and traffic law violation in Ramapo, New York State Police announced on Saturday, March 1.  The driver, Robert Morales, 57, of Rensselaer, and his passenger, Irving Prado, 51, of the Bronx, were questioned at the scene when a K-9 officer alerted officers to possible drugs inside the vehicle, which led to a probable cause search, police said. Troopers …
I-87 GUN BUST: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say I-87 GUN BUST: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say
I-87 GUN Bust: Duo Nabbed With Loaded Firearm In Tuxedo, Police Say Two men were apprehended after police found them with an illegally-possed loaded firearm during a traffic stop on Interstate 87 in Orange County, authorities said. The arrests happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, when troopers pulled over a 2023 gray Honda sedan for vehicle and traffic violations on the New York State Thruway in Tuxedo, State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 24.   During the stop, troopers discovered the driver, Jamar Mikel Sanders, 20, of the Bronx, and his passenger, Zaquan Clark, 28, of Utica, were in possession of a loaded Taurus G2 handgun, police sai…
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic 4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash 1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized In Chain-Reaction In Town Of Woodbury Crash One person was killed and another injured when a Nissan van traveling north on a busy stretch of I-87 rear-ended a bobtail 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was slowed in the right lane of traffic.  The collision occurred in Orange County at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the town of Woodbury. According to New York State Trooper Sgt. Jack Keller, an approaching work zone for line stripping, caused the slow traffic. The collision pushed the tractor-trailer forward and into the rear of a 1997 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Trio Nabbed With Cocaine, Crystal Meth On I-87 In Ardsley: Police Trio Nabbed With Cocaine, Crystal Meth On I-87 In Ardsley: Police
Trio Nabbed With Cocaine, Crystal Meth On I-87 In Ardsley: Police Three men were apprehended after they were caught with hundreds of grams of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine on an interstate in Westchester, police announced. The traffic stop happened on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at around 5:30 p.m., when authorities stopped a Nissan Altima on Interstate 87 in Ardsley after they saw it allegedly violate vehicle and traffic laws, New York State Police said on Friday, Oct. 4.  The three people inside the car, all Bronx residents, were found with around 412 grams of cocaine and 378 grams of crystal methamphetamine, police said. They were identified as:  …
High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle
High Levels Of Air Pollution Found Near Interstates In Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle The first results of a multi-year study have found a concerning level of air pollution along busy interstate highways and manufacturing businesses in parts of Westchester, affecting nearby schools and childcare facilities.  The findings came from the statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative conducted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which has been monitoring air quality in 10 disadvantaged communities across the state since the summer of 2022.  A meeting on the first results of the study, which has been taking a close look at air quality in the …
Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester
Concerned Citizen Helps Catch Duo Accused Of Robbing FedEx Driver In Port Chester Two suspects were apprehended after stealing packages from a FedEx driver in Westchester and threatening a concerned citizen who tried to catch them, police said.  The incident began on Monday afternoon, Sept. 9, when a citizen in Port Chester saw two suspects steal from a FedEx driver making deliveries, according to the Port Chester Police Department. The citizen followed the suspect's vehicle and tried boxing them in to stop them from leaving. However, the suspects took out a handgun and threatened them, police said. At this point, the citizen gave officers a description of the vehi…
Crash On I-87 Blocks Exit Ramp In Greenburgh Crash On I-87 Blocks Exit Ramp In Greenburgh
Crash On I-87 Blocks Exit Ramp In Greenburgh An exit ramp on the New York Thruway in Westchester is blocked following a crash. The crash happened on Thursday, Aug. 8 around 2:45 p.m. on Interstate 87 North in Greenburgh in the area of Exit 8, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  As a result of the crash, the Exit 8 ramp is closed.  More information about the crash has not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers
Update: Here's Closer Look At New Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A In Yonkers A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Westchester's first full-service Chick-fil-A location, which will feature a drive-thru.  The ceremony for the fast-food eatery, located in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100), was held on Wednesday, July 24, one day ahead of its official opening on Thursday, July 25.  Earlier Report - New Chick-fil-A In Yonkers Announces Opening Date: Here's When The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will boast a drive-thru that can hold around 80 vehicles without the need for them to back up on surrounding streets, …
Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Tarrytown Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Tarrytown
Update: New Bridge For Pedestrians, Cyclists Installed Over Thruway In Tarrytown Following a busy night of extensive road work, a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge has been installed over the New York Thruway in Westchester, officials announced.  The 270-foot-long bridge was installed on Saturday morning, June 29 along Route 9 (South Broadway) over Interstate 87 in Tarrytown, the New York State Thruway Authority announced.  The bridge is part of a $13.9 million multimodal project to extend the new Tappan Zee Bridge side path one mile south to Lyndhurst Mansion. When the project is finished at the end of the year, pedestrians and cyclists who use the …
Bridge Construction To Cause Multi-Week Lane Closures On Route 9 In Tarrytown Bridge Construction To Cause Multi-Week Lane Closures On Route 9 In Tarrytown
Bridge Construction To Cause Multi-Week Lane Closures On Route 9 In Tarrytown The construction of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the New York Thruway is set to cause a series of lane reductions on a busy main route in Westchester for six weeks, officials said. The assembly of a new 270-foot-long pedestrian and bicycle bridge on Route 9 (South Broadway) over Interstate 87 in Tarrytown will begin on Wednesday, May 29, the New York State Thruway Authority announced.  The six-week project will require lane reductions to be implemented on Route 9 near Route 119 and Paulding Avenue. These traffic impacts will include: Beginning on May 29, two lanes in both…
6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say 6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say
6 Men Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Knife After Traffic Stop On Westchester Highway, Police Say Six men face weapons charges following a traffic stop on a busy Westchester highway, including one suspect who led authorities on a short chase, police announced. The arrests stemmed from an incident on Tuesday, April 30 around 1:45 a.m., when police stopped a vehicle on Interstate 87 in Greenburgh after it was seen violating traffic laws, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 3.  After interviewing the driver and five passengers, troopers found none of them had a valid driver's license. Before they could have the vehicle towed from the interstate, a search of its interior rev…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley With Stash Of Ammo, Gun Parts: Police Teen Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley With Stash Of Ammo, Gun Parts: Police
Teen Duo Nabbed In Hudson Valley With Stash Of Ammo, Gun Parts: Police Two teenagers from Connecticut were caught on I-87 in the Hudson Valley with a stash of ammo and gun parts, according to police. The Fairfield County pair was arrested on Sunday, March 17 in Rockland County, according to the New York State Police. Just after 1:30 p.m. that day, state police in the village of Suffern stopped a 2024 Kia on Interstate 87 for traffic violations. However, when they pulled over the two teens, 18-year-old Alijah Matias Williams and 19-year-old Tocloveson Pierre, authorities reportedly found a stash of ammo and weapons parts inside the car, including: Two P-…
Man Steals Tractor-Trailer Carrying $32K Worth Of Alcohol In Yonkers: Here's His Sentence Man Steals Tractor-Trailer Carrying $32K Worth Of Alcohol In Yonkers: Here's His Sentence
Man Steals Tractor-Trailer Carrying $32K Worth Of Alcohol In Yonkers: Here's His Sentence A 28-year-old man will spend time in prison for stealing a semi-tractor trailer truck with more than $32,000 worth of hard lemonade inside from a parking lot in Westchester.  New Rochelle resident Kelvin Liriano was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing the truck from a lot off Interstate 87 in Yonkers in March 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Feb. 29.  According to the DA's Office, on March 21, 2023, at around 1:15 a.m., Liriano stole a $45,000 semi-tractor trailer truck containing 1,560 cases of Mike's Hard Lemonad…
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With 2 Small Children In Vehicle In Ardsley A Hudson Valley man faces felony drunk driving charges after he was found to be traveling in Westchester with two young children in his car while intoxicated, police announced. Rockland County resident Frankln Agualsaca Caiza of Spring Valley, age 28, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 10 after he was caught driving while intoxicated with children in his car, New York State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 12. According to police, on the day of Agualsaca Caiza's arrest around 5:30 a.m., troopers pulled over a vehicle traveling on Interstate 87 in Ardsley for vehicle and traffic violat…