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Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (UPDATE) Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (UPDATE)
Driver Injured After SUV Overturns, Closes Exit Ramp On I-684 In North Castle (Update) This story has been updated.  A crash that shut down an exit ramp during the Thursday morning, April 23, commute in Northern Westchester left an Orange Couty driver injured after her vehicle overturned, authorities said.  The incident happened a little after 8:30 a.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 684 near Exit 3 for Route 22 in the Town of North Castle, according to New York State Police. Police said a 2015 Subaru driven by a 36-year-old New Windsor woman was traveling southbound when she lost control of the vehicle. The SUV then struck a guide rail and overturned. The d…
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-78 West Near Route 202/206 In Bedminster Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-78 West Near Route 202/206 In Bedminster
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-78 West Near Route 202/206 In Bedminster An overturned tractor-trailer shut down all lanes of Route 78 westbound in Bedminster during the Tuesday morning, March 10 commute, the NJDOT site shows The crash occurred on Route 78 westbound at Exit 29 near Route 287, Route 202, and Route 206 in Bedminster Township, according to an alert issued at 8:32 a.m. Officials reported the tractor-trailer had overturned at the location, prompting the closure of all westbound lanes. No immediate details were released about injuries or when the highway would reopen.
$2B Bridge Project Brings Weeks Of Delays For 200K NJ Transit, Amtrak Commuters $2B Bridge Project Brings Weeks Of Delays For 200K NJ Transit, Amtrak Commuters
$2B Bridge Project Brings Weeks Of Delays For 200K NJ Transit, Amtrak Commuters NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak riders across North Jersey should prepare for significant service disruptions that will last for several weeks beginning next month, during a critical stage of replacing the 115-year-old Portal Bridge  The nearly $2 billion project will replace the 115-year-old Portal Bridge with a taller, modern structure that will no longer need to open and close for river traffic, officials said. The disruptions are tied to Amtrak's effort to shift train traffic off the aging bridge and onto the long-awaited Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River in Kearny, including…
Crash Closes Route 17 Overpass In Paramus: Police Crash Closes Route 17 Overpass In Paramus: Police
Crash Closes Route 17 Overpass In Paramus: Police Drivers across North Jersey faced a rough commute Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, as multiple crashes snarled traffic and shut down lanes, officials said. In Paramus, Linwood Avenue eastbound on the overpass over Route 17 was closed due to a motor vehicle accident around 9:20 a.m., according to police. As of 9:10 a.m., a crash on NJ 3 westbound east of Passaic Avenue in Clifton closed two of three lanes, according to the DOT site. Earlier, around 8:56 a.m., an overturned tractor trailer blocked all lanes and the left shoulder on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound north of Interchange 5 (CR 541)…
Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey
Westfield Tops Mass As City With 'Most Bang For Your Buck': Survey Massachusetts may not be the first place that comes to mind for affordable living, but a new national survey highlights three cities that combine low costs with the amenities homeowners crave. Westfield, Gardner, and Fitchburg were named the best options for homebuyers in the Bay State, according to a new report by Advance America. The list, compiled after surveying more than 3,000 real estate professionals, focused on U.S. cities where residents can find affordable homes, a reasonable cost of living, and a high quality of life. While cities in Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas dominated th…
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay $100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay Got gripes about your commute? Your feedback could pay off–literally. The MTA officially launched its Spring 2025 Customers Count Survey on Monday, April 21, giving riders of the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North a chance to share their thoughts on the state of their commute. The survey is open through Sunday, May 4. Oh, and there’s prize money on the line: participants will be entered to win one of fifty $100 OMNY cards. “These surveys are essential for the MTA to understand what is working and where we can focus on to improve the customer journey,” said MTA Chie…
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Vehicle Fire In Woodbridge (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
Downed Traffic Signal Shuts Routes 1&9 In Woodbridge Downed Traffic Signal Shuts Routes 1&9 In Woodbridge
Downed Traffic Signal Shuts Routes 1&9 In Woodbridge Talk about a messy morning commute. A downed traffic signal shut two right lanes of Routes 1&9 early Monday, Aug. 19 in Woodbridge. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene in the southbound lanes, north of Route 35 as of 8:45 a.m.
This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York. According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings. For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more. Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking. The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list. Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity. With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
Car Crash With Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures On I-270 In Maryland Car Crash With Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures On I-270 In Maryland
Car Crash With Tractor-Trailer Leads To Lane Closures On I-270 In Maryland Traffic was temporarily tied up on I-270 in Maryland during the evening commute when a car and tractor-trailer were involved in a crash on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, first responders in Montgomery County were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate, where a Jeep was struck by a tractor-trailer, forcing several lane closures in the area to allow for police to investigate. Traffic incident blocks 3 right lanes on northbound I-270 at Exit 13 for Middlebrook Rd. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #MdTraffic — Montg…
Ramp Closure: Traffic Between I-87, Saw Mill River Parkway In Elmsford To Be Affected Ramp Closure: Traffic Between I-87, Saw Mill River Parkway In Elmsford To Be Affected
Ramp Closure: Traffic Between I-87, Saw Mill River Parkway In Elmsford To Be Affected Commuters in Westchester are being warned of an upcoming ramp closure that will affect traffic between a busy interstate highway and a parkway in the county.  The ramp from Interstate 87 to Exit 8A that connects the highway to the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Elmsford will close on Friday, June 23 beginning at 5 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation.  The ramp will continue to be closed until Friday, June 30 at 11 p.m., officials said. The closure is to facilitate ramp maintenance. Commuters should use the posted detour to State Route 119 as a…
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Multiple Massachusetts Communities Rank Among Best Places To Live In America Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.  Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts.   Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories.  The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
Large Water Search Prompted By Boston Jumper Who Took A Dip Then 'Went To Work' Large Water Search Prompted By Boston Jumper Who Took A Dip Then 'Went To Work'
Large Water Search Prompted By Boston Jumper Who Took A Dip Then 'Went To Work' Crews were unable to find a missing person who reportedly jumped 20 feet off a bridge into the Dorchester Bay in Boston Friday morning, Aug. 12.  That's because he "got in the water, got out, went home and went to work," according to Acting Deputy Chief Erik Pettaway. Acting Deputy Chief Erik Pettaway says one man jumped off bridge 20 feet, other jumper too afraid to jump. Man who jumped gave friends a thumbs up got out of water went home and went to work @BostonFire @boston25 pic.twitter.com/bBDqyQLemR — Jill Konopka (@jillkonopka) August 12, 2022 Massachusetts State Police said they …
LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time
Lirr Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) riders will soon have access to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. After decades of delays, the bulk of construction at the East Side Access project is completed, with the concourses scheduled to be opened up by December 2022, the governor announced, marking the first time LIRR riders will be connected directly to the East Side in Manhattan. The project includes eight new tracks for the station and includes improvements to help ease the rush at Penn Station, making it easier to get to different parts of Manhattan dir…
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend
Big Change In Weather Pattern With Stormy Start To Workweek After Pleasant, Mild Weekend There will be a big change in the weather pattern after a near-perfect spring weekend marked by mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. After another pleasant day on Sunday, April 7 with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature in the mid 60s, showers will arrive overnight. Up to a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible by daybreak. The morning commute on Monday, April 8 will be rainy with ponding possible on roadways in the area and another quarter-inch of precipitation expected during the day. Thunderstorms are possible late in the morning and during the afterno…