Worcester, MA
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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
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…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hyde Park, NY
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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
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…

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by Christina Coulter
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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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
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
Cortlandt, NY
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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
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Middletown, NJ
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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
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…

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by Jon Craig
Mahopac, NY
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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
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Amherst, MA
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Amherst Dog Park Breaks Ground On South Landfill 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…

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by Kristin Palpini
Edison, NJ
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Piscataway Driver Killed In Garden State Parkway Woodbridge Crash Piscataway Driver Killed In Garden State Parkway Woodbridge Crash Piscataway Driver Killed In Garden State Parkway Woodbridge Crash
Piscataway Driver Killed In Garden State Parkway Woodbridge Crash A Piscataway man died after his car struck a disabled tractor-trailer while exiting the Garden State Parkway, police said. Emmanuel Emeana, 46, crashed into the back of the disabled truck parked on the shoulder off exit 129 in Woodbridge around 7 p.m. Saturday, New Jersey State Police said. Emeana was merging onto Route 9 when his southbound Lexus ES hit the disabled truck, police said. Emeana was pronounced dead at the scene and the truck driver was not injured, according to state police.

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by Jon Craig
Mahopac, NY
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New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area
New Dunkin' Donuts Opens In Area There's a new spot to run on Dunkin' in the area. Chen Management of Wappingers opened its 15th Dunkin Donuts at in Fishkill at the Hudson Valley Towne Center on 18 Westage Drive. The location is across from Walmart/Sam’s Club and near other buildings and hotels at the Westage Business Center. The store's first day of business was Friday, Dec. 20. Dunkin' joins other popular eateries at the center, including Five Guys, Chipotle, Boston Market, Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grille and Hudson Buffet. Regal Cinema 10 anchors the development at the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 84. The new …

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, CT
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CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
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Pickup Truck Crashes Into Rite Aid On Route 9 Pickup Truck Crashes Into Rite Aid On Route 9 Pickup Truck Crashes Into Rite Aid On Route 9
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Rite Aid On Route 9 A Rite Aid in the area is closed for at least rest of the day after a pickup truck crashed into the store, the Fairview Fire District said. The Rite Aid is located on Route 9 (at 3350 North Road) across from Marist College in Poughkeepsie. The incident happened just before noontime. There has been no word on any possible injuries sustained by the driver, who is described as an unidentified man. Town of Poughkeepsie Police and other emergency responders remain at the scene. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Shelton, CT
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Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…

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by Kathy Reakes