NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED) NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED)
NY Bus Driver Who Caused I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (Updated) The New York bus driver who caused a massive I-95 pile-up crash that claimed the lives of five Massachusetts residents in Virginia has been indicted, authorities confirmed on Monday. Staten Island native Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving following the fatal crash in Stafford County over the weekend. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and head…
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED) Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED)
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (Updated) New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after two children were among five Massachusetts residents killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Stafford County on Friday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, struck a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing it into an Acura SUV and at least four other vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia …
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia
Suspect, Victims Identified In I-495 Mass Stabbing, Officer-Involved Shooting In Virginia Four people were stabbed, a dog was killed, and two people are dead after an officer-involved shooting that shut down I-495 for hours on Sunday. Virginia State Police have identified the suspect as Jared Llamado, 32, of McLean. One of the stabbing victims who died has been identified as Michelle Adams, 39. At around 1:20 p.m. on March 1, troopers were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the Capital Beltway near exit 52 to investigate a reported road rage incident. When the trooper arrived at the scene, he was confronted by Llamado, who was wielding a knife. The trooper shot him…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-84 Westbound In Hudson Valley (Developing) A jackknifed tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 84 westbound in Orange County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 27.  The crash happened near Exit 4 at Mountain Road in the Town of Greenville, where all westbound lanes were shut down shortly after 2:15 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  The incident happened near mile marker 3.3, prompting a full closure of the two-lane stretch of highway.   As of about 3:10 p.m., all westbound lanes remained closed. No immediate details were released regarding injuries or how long the closure was expected to …
Hazmat Cleanup, Crash Closes Route 301 Stretch (DEVELOPING) Hazmat Cleanup, Crash Closes Route 301 Stretch (DEVELOPING)
Hazmat Cleanup, Crash Closes Route 301 Stretch (Developing) A stretch of Route 301 in Putnam County is set to be closed for a long period of time following a crash, officials announced.  Route 301 between Dixon Road and Peekskill Hollow Road in the Town of Kent was closed as of 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services announced.  The roadway will be closed "for a significant amount of time," officials added.  The closure was caused by a crash that will require an "extensive" hazardous materials cleanup, the Kent Fire Department said.  It is expected to be closed for around two hours, firefig…
I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In Dutchess (UPDATE) I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In Dutchess (UPDATE)
I-84 East Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Modular Home Hits Truck In Dutchess (Update) This story has been updated.  All lanes of Interstate 84 East have reopened to traffic following a crash involving a tractor-trailer transporting a modular home in Dutchess County.  The crash happened just east of Exit 52A/B near the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, Dec. 29, when a 2001 Kenworth tractor-trailer hauling a modular home tried passing a 2023 Freightliner that had been traveling in the center lane, according to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police.  The Kenworth then struck the freigh…
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’
Trump Blasts ‘Terrible’ Dulles Airport, Promises Major Rebuild With ‘Amazing Plan’ President Donald Trump and his administration have grand ambitions for Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday plans to "rebuild" the airport, which they say was designed poorly during a Cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, repeatedly calling the transportation hub "bad."  "We're going to rebuild Dulles Airport, because it's not a good airport... It should be a great airport... but it is not a good airport... it's a terrible airport," Trump said. "It was incorrectly designed, but it has a beautiful building designed by Eero Sa…
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse ‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse A small business owner is out of work and scrambling to stay afloat after his septic truck was critically damaged in a bridge collapse in Baltimore County. Friends and family are rallying around John Cossentino, a local Baltimore and Carroll County septic business owner who is now "in a state of emergency" after his only source of income was taken out in the collapse. Fire crews responded around 5:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, to the area of Carroll Road and Philpot Road in Phoenix, where a large septic truck was found sitting on a destroyed bridge, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. …
Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Dutchess (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Dutchess (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Crash On I-84 In Dutchess (Update) A crash caused major delays on Interstate 84 in Dutchess County early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, police said. Troopers said the right lane and shoulder on I-84 eastbound near mile marker 54.6 in the town of East Fishkill were closed due to a crash on Wednesday morning, according to a New York State Police announcement.  Drivers were urged to expect heavy traffic delays in the area and to use caution when approaching, State Police said in a traffic alert. According to 511NY traffic reports, the crash happened at around 3:34 a.m. All lanes were fully reopened by 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday…
Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff
Driver Who Ran Over Maryland Deputy During Wild I-95 Chase Arrested In Hudson Valley: Sheriff A 21-year-old man was arrested in New York a day after seriously injuring a veteran sheriff's deputy in Maryland during a wild chase, authorities announced. Yonkers resident Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta has been identified and arrested as the driver of a Penske box truck that struck and critically injured Lt. Rob Burgess, a 29-year member of the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Community Policing Division on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the agency announced that Quiroz Manzueta has been charged with second-degree attempted murder, as well as other offenses, for his…
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In NY (DEVELOPING) Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In NY (DEVELOPING)
Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In NY (Developing) A stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County is closed as a result of flooding.  The stretch of Route 22 in Patterson between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road is currently closed as of Monday, July 14 at 5:45 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports.  All lanes in both directions are closed to traffic.  More information about the closure has not yet been made available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE) Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (UPDATE)
Lane Reopens After Truck Rolls Down Embankment On I-84 Stretch In NY (Update) A crash on Interstate 84 in Putnam County has left all westbound lanes closed and is causing traffic backups.  The incident happened on I-84 West near Exit 58 in the town of Kent on Friday, July 11 around 7:15 a.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash left all westbound lanes closed in the area for the rest of the morning, backing up traffic up to the area of Exit 61. The right lane has since reopened.  According to Trooper Krystal Paolicelli of the New York State Police, a truck traveling on I-84 West had a tire blowout, leading it to veer off the shoul…
Slow-Moving Transformer Move To Snarl Traffic In Dutchess: Here's Where, When Slow-Moving Transformer Move To Snarl Traffic In Dutchess: Here's Where, When
Slow-Moving Transformer Move To Snarl Traffic In Dutchess: Here's Where, When Drivers in Dutchess County are being urged to avoid several major roads Wednesday evening, July 9, as a massive transformer is moved through the area, causing significant delays.  The transport, which began at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, will move through Hyde Park, Pleasant Valley, and LaGrange, according to New York State Police.  The slow-moving operation is expected to impact the following routes: Route 9G; Crumb Elbow Road; Netherwood Road; Salt Point Turnpike; West Road; Routes 44 and 55 into LaGrange. Because of the transformer’s size, utility crews will need to lift …
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In NY, Forces Closure Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In NY, Forces Closure
Commercial Vehicle Strikes Overpass On Route 17 In NY, Forces Closure Traffic came to a halt in Orange County Thursday afternoon, July 3, after a commercial vehicle struck an overpass on Route 17, forcing a full eastbound closure.  According to an announcement by New York State Police at around 4 p.m., the crash happened on Thursday when the vehicle hit the Greenwich Avenue overpass on Route 17 eastbound near Exit 124 in Goshen.  All eastbound lanes of Route 17 were shut down, and traffic is being diverted at Exit 122A. Greenwich Avenue has also been closed, with detours currently in place. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use…
Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In Area Crash Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In Area Crash
Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In Area Crash A New York State Police trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in upstate New York. The Schenectady County wreck happened on the westbound Thruway (I-90) in Pattersonville, near Exit 26, at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, according to New York State Police.  A trooper was conducting a traffic stop on a Honda when a tractor, not pulling a trailer, slammed into the rear of their patrol car, which then struck the Honda. The impact knocked the trooper, who was standing on the passenger side a Honda, over the guardrail and down an embankment, police sai…
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 113 Stretch In Poughkeepsie (Developing) A serious crash in Dutchess County has shut down a major road in both directions as police investigate, police said Friday afternoon, May 30.  The incident occurred in Poughkeepsie on Spackenkill Road (Route 113) near Colburn Drive, prompting a full closure of the roadway, according to a 2:30 p.m. alert from the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Police say they are actively investigating the crash, which has resulted in Spackenkill Road being closed in both directions. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Authorities have not yet released details …
Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother' Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother'
Mystery Devices Spotted Over Streets In Region Spark Wild Theories: 'That's Big Brother' Some curious new gadgets spotted at intersections in one Capital Region city have people talking. It all started when Rob Brown, an electrical consulting engineer from Albany, posted a photo in the "Straight Outta Schenectady (SOS)" Facebook group on Thursday, May 1, showing a sleek white pole with a curved, bell-like end sprouting from a traffic light post at Lafayette and Franklin Streets — right outside 151 Bar and Restaurant. “Any signal folks or other people who can identify these, that have started appearing at most traffic signals throughout the city and elsewhere?” Brown asked.…
Get In The Loop: New Roundabout Coming To Major Intersection In Region Get In The Loop: New Roundabout Coming To Major Intersection In Region
Get In The Loop: New Roundabout Coming To Major Intersection In Region Get ready to slow your roll. A $3.4 million project is officially underway in the Town of Milton, where the traditional four-way intersection at State Route 29, Rowland Street, and Petrified Sea Gardens Road is being transformed into a brand-new, single-lane roundabout. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the project this week, calling it an important step toward keeping Saratoga County’s roads safer and traffic flowing smoother — just in time for a busy summer in nearby Saratoga Springs. “New Yorkers need the best and safest roads so they can travel to work, visit their families and shop for lei…
$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…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Region (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Region (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Thruway In Region (Developing) A major crash blocked all eastbound lanes of the Thruway in Rotterdam for hours on Thursday, Feb. 27. Eastbound I-90 was fully closed at milepost 158, at the I-88 interchange, at 12:45 p.m. due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer, the New York State Thruway Authority said. Traffic cameras showed the tractor-trailer in a jack-knifed position with debris scattered across the roadway. The roadway had partially reopened by 3 p.m . The extent of any injuries and the number of vehicles involved were not immediately available. Drivers were encouraged to avoid the area and expect extended de…
Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (Update) A crash caused a closure on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 16 around 10:20 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley north of Exit 25, according to 511NY. According to New York State Police, a single car traveling south crashed into the center guard rail. No injuries were reported.  The parkway was cleared as of 1 p.m. 
Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS
Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS Drivers should brace for delays, as a major $30 million construction project near a Hudson Valley high school is expected to impact traffic for nearly two years.  The project, which began in the Putnam County town of Carmel in September, will widen Fair Street from Simpson Road to Route 52, add sidewalks and streetlights, improve drainage, and create a new turning lane to make it easier to enter and exit the Carmel High School parking lot. The work is expected to continue through summer 2026, Carmel Central School District officials said in an announcement on Friday, Dec. 13.  Pu…
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road
Record Travel Expected This Thanksgiving: Here Are Best, Worst Times To Hit Road Expect plenty of company on the roads as you head to grandma’s house. A record 79.9 million travelers are expected to head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, AAA forecasts. That’s up 1.7 million over last year. Broken down by mode of transportation, a record 71.7 million people will travel by car, up 1.3 million over last year, while a record 5.84 million people will fly domestically, an increase of 2 percent compared to last year. Nearly 2.3 million people are expected to travel by other modes, including buses, trains, and cruises – a jump of almost 9 …
Dutchess County Bridge Reopened to Traffic Following Construction Dutchess County Bridge Reopened to Traffic Following Construction
Dutchess County Bridge Reopened to Traffic Following Construction A Hudson Valley bridge has reopened to traffic following replacement of the old structure. The Dutchess County Department of Public Works announced that the replacement of a bridge on Ridge Road in the town of Dover had been completed, and the structure had been opened to traffic. Work on the bridge began in the Spring and included replacing the structure, located over the Mill River near the intersection of Cooperstown Road, with a new, wider bridge that includes three-foot shoulders and slightly straightening the surrounding roadway to improve motorists' safety.  The department said…
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where
Roadwork Scheduled On I-684 Stretch: Here's When, Where Roadwork is scheduled for a busy stretch of I-684in Northern Westchester. The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising motorists that the northbound side will be reduced to one lane between Exit 6A (Route 22) in Lewisboro and Exit 7 (Route 116) in North Salem, on Thursday, Sept. 19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to facilitate bridge work, weather permitting.
Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester: Here's Where Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester: Here's Where
Lane Reduction To Slow Traffic On I-684 In Northern Westchester: Here's Where Traffic on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester and Fairfield counties is set to be affected by a series of lane reductions, officials announced.  Both directions of Interstate 684 in North Castle and Greenwich, between Exit 2 (Route 120) and Exit 3 (Route 22) will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and Thursday, Sept. 5, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The lane closures will be put into place between 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 5 a.m. on Thursday.  The traffic impacts will allow crews to perform bridge work, officials said. 
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region
Traffic Alert: Bridge Replacement To Close Roadway In Region Drivers should note that a section of a Sullivan County roadway will be closed for a bridge replacement. The replacement will occur in the town of Cochecton on County Road 115—Odell Road. The bridge is located immediately west of the intersection of Fred White Road with County Road 115, said Dan Hurst, spokesman for Sullivan County.  This section of the roadway is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks.  Travelers will be directed on a detour route using Fred White Road and Tyler Road.
Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley
Traffic Alert: Lane Reductions Expected Along I-84 In Hudson Valley Commuters should note that a section of I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge painting. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Dutchess County motorists that I-84 between Exit 44 (Route 52) in the Town of Fishkill and Exit 46 (Route 9) in the Town of East Fishkill, Mondays through Saturdays, beginning Monday, Aug. 12, through Monday, Sept. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.