The Northbound Palisades Interstate Parkway is closed at Exit 13 / Route 202 to Exit 14 / Willow Grove Road due to a crash investigation. Avoid area. (9:47AM Sunday, 2/26/23)
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Train Slams into Tractor Trailer Stuck at Haverstraw Intersection, No One Reported Hurt, No Hazardous Material Leaks
First, East Palestine, Ohio, next it was Detroit, Michigan, then Haverstraw yesterday became the latest to see a freight train accident bring things to a halt. While it appears that no one was hurt in Thursday morning’s incident, and no leaks of hazardous materials were reported, it could have been much worse. Haverstraw Police say a tractor-trailer that had bottomed out while crossing the tracks on New Main Street around 9:20am was struck by a CSX train near the intersection of Route 9W. Captain John Gould of the Haverstraw Police told DailyVoice.com that a passerby had seen that the tractor-trailer got stuck, and notified Sergeant Christian Mendez who was on patrol in the area at the time. Sergeant Mendez was able to get the driver out of the tractor-trailer before it was hit. Rockland County Executive Ed Day said there was minimal damage to the tracks…
Rockland County Legislature Chairman, Jay Hood, whose district covers Haverstraw, yesterday said the incident could have been a horrific tragedy, and while the driver of the truck and the driver of the train were “shook up” he’s hopeful both will be OK. The intersection remained closed much of the day yesterday as the mess was cleaned up. WRCR market analyst Ken Mahoney of Mahoney Asset Management in Chestnut Ridge, says safety can be improved on the nation’s railways…
New Main Street has since been re-opened as of this morning. In a bit of coincidence, just about an hour before yesterday’s accident, New York Governor Kathy Hochul put out a statement urging the freight rail industry, Congress, and federal regulators to beef up rules and prevent freight rail hazmat disasters, including requiring advanced braking systems and phasing in safer tank cars.
Train Collides with Truck Stuck on Tracks in Haverstraw, No Reported Injuries or Hazardous Material Spills; Police On-Scene
As we reported this morning on “The Morning Show with Jeff & Will,” the Haverstraw Police Department is on the scene after a truck was struck by a train near the intersection of Route 9W and New Main Street. The railroad crossing will be closed until further notice. Police advise motorists to use an alternate routes.
“I want to thank the Haverstraw Police Department for its swift action this morning in making sure the driver of the truck that was caught on the railroad tracks was out of the vehicle before the train collided with it. A video of the accident shows it may not have been a survivable crash. This could have been a horrific tragedy, but smart thinking and quick action, including blocking other cars and pedestrians from entering the area, prevented that outcome. I’m sure the driver of the truck and the driver of the train are shook up and I hope they’ll both be okay. Thank you to everyone who went to the scene in case there were other victims. It’s no surprise to me, and I’m sure many others, that the community really pulled together because that is what Haverstraw is all about,” said Rockland County Legislature Chairman, Jay Hood Jr.
Rockland and Orangetown Join State Law to Give Tax Breaks to EMS and Volunteer Firefighters
Rockland County and the town of Orangetown are the latest municipalities to join the state’s new law that would give volunteer EMS and firefighters a break on their taxes. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says the legislation was passed Tuesday night…
The town of Orangetown did that as well Tuesday night, also approving new income eligibility rules for seniors that qualify for a tax deduction. Supervisor Teresa Kenny says for volunteers to qualify, they must have served for at least five years…
Qualifying seniors and volunteers should get in touch with the Orangetown tax assessor as soon as possible. If you live and volunteer in other towns or villages, check with them to see if you qualify and to get the paperwork started. The deadline to apply is March 1st.
Former Airmont Mayor to Try for Top Job Again
A former village mayor in the town of Ramapo has decided he wants his old job back. Former Airmont mayor Ralph Bracco says he is throwing his hat into the ring to run again for the village’s top spot…
Bracco served as Airmont’s mayor from 1993 to 1995. Election Day in Airmont is March 21st. Nathan Bubel is Airmont’s current Mayor.