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Construction
Wilton, CT
News
Cannon Road Set For 18-Month Closure As Norwalk River Bridge Is Rebuilt In Wilton
A stretch of Cannon Road in Wilton is scheduled to close starting Wednesday, June 3, as crews remove and reconstruct the Cannon Road Bridge over the Norwalk River. According to a bridge reconstruction update dated May 28, 2026, the closure will affect a portion of Cannon Road between the Metro North train tracks and Pimpewaug Road. The road is expected to remain closed for approximately 18 months while the existing bridge is removed and a new one is built. Town officials said access will be maintained throughout the project to the Cannondale Train Station, as well as to nearby businesses an…
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured In Blaze At Restaurant In Newburgh: Business Vows To Rebuild
A restaurant in Orange County will have to make repairs following a blaze that left a firefighter with minor injuries. The incident began at Casa Restaurant & Lounge, located at 250 Little Britain Rd. in Newburgh, at around 6:14 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the City of Newburgh Fire Department. Responding crews found flames in the restaurant's VIP area and were able to put it out. One firefighter sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene before being cleared to return to work, the department said. In a statement on Sunday, May 31, the…
Malvern, PA
News
2 Road Workers Killed In Route 30 Construction Zone Crash Mourned
Fundraisers launched for the families of two road workers killed in a Chester County construction zone crash have raised thousands of dollars while highlighting the lives they touched both on and off the job. Joseph "Joey" Worthington and Anthony "Tony" Troy, employees of Allan Myers, were killed when a tractor-trailer entered a work zone on the Route 30 Bypass near Coatesville on May 18, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the campaigns identifying them as the victims. The crash involved four vehicles and left multiple people injured. A GoFundMe organized by Mal Williams says Worthi…
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
News
Worker Airlifted After Falling Into Hole In East Amwell:
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A worker had to be airlifted to a hospital after they fell 14 feet into a hole in East Amwell Monday morning, May 18, authorities said. The incident occurred at 9 a.m. on Back Brook Road near Van Lieus Road, Caitlin Brennan, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police said. The worker sustained moderate injuries, Brennan said.
Fairfax, VA
News
Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Bren Mar Park Elementary School Expansion (
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A fire tore through part of a Virginia elementary school Sunday afternoon, sending thick black smoke into the air and triggering a major emergency response. Firefighters were dispatched to Bren Mar Park Elementary School in the Lincolnia area shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, after reports of flames coming from the building. Crews arrived and found heavy fire and smoke pushing from the rear of the school and quickly stretched lines inside while search operations began. Conditions escalated quickly, prompting a second alarm as additional crews rushed in to contain the blaze. Th…
Edgemere-Sparrows Point, MD
Police & Fire
Stuck In A Silo: Workers Rescued From Elevator In High-Angle Operation In Sparrows Point
Two workers got a lot more than a normal workday in Maryland when they found themselves stuck inside an elevator — inside a concrete silo. The unusual rescue unfolded in Baltimore County, at a concrete plant in Sparrows Point, where emergency crews were called to the 1100 block of Wharf Road on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find two workers trapped inside an elevator system within the towering silo structure. What followed wasn’t your everyday call. A high-angle technical rescue was launched, bringing in specialized crews — and even help from Baltimore City — to safely reac…
Highland-Lloyd, NY
News
Dam Safety Repairs Force Closure Of Gordon Pond, Campsites In Highland Through Year's End
A popular outdoor destination in Sullivan County is shutting down for months as crews repair a dam with structural issues, state officials announced. Gordon Pond and nearby campsites in the Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area in Highland will be closed while repairs are made to the Gordon Dam, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday, March 18. The project will address structural deficiencies and bring the dam into compliance with New York State safety standards, according to DEC. Construction is expected to last through the end of 2026, and fishing and boating…
Kearny, NJ
News
$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…
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Building Under Construction In Monsey, Report Says
Emergency crews were battling a major structure fire that grew to a third-alarm response at a building under construction in Monsey on Sunday night, Dec. 21, the Monsey Scoop reports. ** Video from the scene here ** Firefighters responded to a fully involved structure fire at 14 Jeffrey Place, where flames spread rapidly through the building, Monsey Scoop reported. As the fire intensified, the response was upgraded from a second alarm to a third alarm, with more than a dozen fire departments called in to assist, according to Monsey Scoop. Crews were fighting intense flames in frigid w…
Warwick, NY
News
Contractor Convicted Of Stealing $120K From Homeowners In Warwick
A 35-year-old contractor from Sullivan County has been convicted of stealing more than $120,000 from homeowners in Orange County after taking payments for renovation work he never completed, prosecutors announced. Kevin Hackett, age 35, of Wurtsboro, was found guilty on all charges by an Orange County Court jury on Thursday, Nov. 13, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced. The convictions include third-degree grand larceny and first-degree scheme to defraud. Prosecutors said Hackett owned a business called Operation Green Construction and presented him…
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
$11.4M Roundabout Project Completed Near Vassar College
A major road improvement project in a busy area near a college campus in Dutchess County is officially complete. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, Nov. 4, that construction has wrapped up on an $11.4 million reconfiguration of the intersection of State Route 376 (Raymond Avenue/New Hackensack Road) and Hooker Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie, transforming the busy junction into a modern single-lane roundabout aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety. The new roundabout, located near Vassar College and the Arlington business district, was designed to reduce congestion…
Valley Stream, NY
News
Duo Dressed As Construction Workers Pulled Off $1M Heist In Valley Stream—And Took Selfies
Two Pennsylvania men who disguised themselves as construction workers and stole more than $1 million in cash, watches, and firearms from a Long Island are heading to prison. Dejuan Michaels, 31, and Daiquan Smith, 30, were each sentenced Friday, Oct. 31, in Nassau County Court to nine years in prison for their roles in the September 2023 burglary. It followed their guilty pleads to second-degree burglary and first-degree grand larceny. Prosecutors had recommended a 12-year sentence for each defendant. Michaels and Smith — along with co-defendant Tehron Green, 45, and a fourth suspect who r…
Hackensack, NJ
Traffic
Dump Truck Overturns, Pole Down, Parkway Crash Snarl NJ Morning Commute
It was a rough start for New Jersey drivers Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, with crashes and road closures reported across several major highways. As of 8:25 a.m., a downed pole on Route 208 northbound south of High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes closed two of three lanes, according to state transportation officials. Those lanes were still closed as of press time. Just before 9 a.m., a driver struck a deer on the Garden State Parkway northbound between Exit 171 (Glen Road) and Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake. Then, around 9:30 a.m., an overturned dump truck shut down the right lane, …
Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
News
300 Trees Destroyed At Bridgewater Construction Site: Mayor
At least 300 trees were unlawfully cut down at a construction site in Bridgewater Township, Mayor Matthew Moench said Wednesday, Oct. 15. The Washington Valley Park Access Drive project called for the removal of 34 trees, Moench said, citing bid documents and project plans approved by Somerset County. But engineering officials in Bridgewater estimate 300 trees have been destroyed at the construction site, and Moench believes the number is significantly greater. "These trees were crucial to both soil stability and stormwater absorption in an area of Bridgewater already at grave risk of extre…
Arlington, VA
Business
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects
The world's largest offshore wind developer will cut a quarter of its global workforce as President Donald Trump pushes back against renewable energy projects in the US. Orsted will slash about 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027, the company announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Danish developer has worked on several projects off the Northeast coast for more than a decade. The cuts will reduce Orsted's global staff to about 6,000 employees, although it's unclear how many US jobs will be impacted. About 500 workers will be laid off by the end of 2025, including 235 in Denmark. Orsted said the …
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Frederick Man Found With Tools, Two-Way Radio During Construction Site Break-In, Sheriff Says
A Maryland man is behind bars after deputies say they caught him red-handed trying to break into a construction site — complete with burglary tools and a live two-way radio. Jordan Leondre Hailey, 34, of Frederick, was arrested late last month, when deputies spotted him actively attempting to break into a commercial construction site along the 10000 block of Old National Pike in New Market, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies moved in, Hailey bolted — but his getaway didn’t last long. He was quickly apprehended and found carrying burglary tools and an ac…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Man Dies After Fall From Waterbury Roof Of Three-Family Home, Police Say
A man died after falling from the roof of a three-family house, police said. Officers responded to 57 Southview St. in Waterbury around 11:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, The man had been working on the roof when he fell from the three-story structure, according to police. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds. Police have not released the man’s identity.
Mineola, NY
Business
More Than $2M In Wage Theft Uncovered In Nassau County, DA Says
Employers across Nassau County have been accused of stealing more than $2 million from workers through wage theft and fraud schemes since the start of 2025, prosecutors said. Nearly $450,000 has already been returned to 80 workers who were shortchanged on wages or benefits, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Cases include: Two Garden City medspa owners, accused of taking $6,000 each from prospective employees for fake training programs and failing to pay them for about 150 hours of work. The men allegedly stole more than $16,000, prosecutors said. They pleaded not g…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Home Depot’s $5.5B Power Move: GMS Now Under Its Roof
Home Depot just went on a shopping spree — and it wasn’t for paint swatches or patio sets. On Thursday, Sept. 4, the retail giant announced it had sealed a $5.5 billion deal to scoop up GMS Inc., one of the biggest names in drywall, ceilings, steel framing, and other construction must-haves. The buyout happened through SRS Distribution Inc., Home Depot’s specialty trade distribution arm — and the move marks one of the company’s largest acquisitions to date. The deal wasn’t just about adding more products to the shelves. It’s part of Home Depot’s mission to woo professional contractors by of…
Arlington, VA
News
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia
South Korea and immigrant rights advocates are criticizing the Trump administration after federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers at Hyundai's $4.3 billion battery plant in Georgia. The raid happened at the HL-GA Battery Company facility in Ellabell, a community about 30 miles west of Savannah, on Thursday, Sept. 4. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced the operation in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. More than 400 agents, led by Homeland Security Investigations, raided the 3,000-acre site, halting construction on a facil…
Albany, NY
Politics
AG James, 19 States Slam Federal Policy Forcing Indefinite Immigrant Detention
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general in pushing back against a federal policy that would keep many undocumented immigrants locked up without the chance for a bond hearing. In a legal brief filed Wednesday, Sept. 3, the attorneys general argued that the US Department of Homeland Security’s new approach violates due process, harms families, and wastes taxpayer dollars. The new policy eliminates bond hearings for those who entered the country without inspection, meaning they could be held indefinitely — sometimes for months or years — regardles…
Guilderland-Altamont, NY
Business
Shake Shack Opening First Full-Time Capital Region Spot In Guilderland
Capital Region burger fans, rejoice—Shake Shack is finally planting a permanent spatula in Guilderland. The New York City-based burger chain announced plans to open its first year-round, full-scale Capital Region location at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland. Shake Shack will take over the former TGI Fridays building at the Western Avenue entrance, which closed in 2024 after the company shuttered dozens of underperforming locations. Construction is underway, with an opening projected for later this year or early 2026. View this post on Instagram …
Minisink Valley, NY
Traffic
Months-Long Closure To Snag Route 6 Stretch In Greenville: Here's Where
Drivers in Orange County will need to plan ahead this fall as a part of Route 6 is set to close for more than two months to accommodate a major construction project. The New York State Department of Transportation will close Route 6 between Breezy Lane and Woods Road in the Town of Greenville beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The closure will remain in place through Friday, Nov. 7, while crews replace a culvert along the busy roadway. During the project, all traffic will be detoured, and motorists are urged to allow for extra travel time. Weather conditions could affect the t…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Police & Fire
Drive Not Reverse: Motorist Plows Through Bergen County Dunkin'
A driver accidentally drove through the front window of a North Arlington Dunkin’ late Monday night, Aug. 25, authorities said. Just before 10 p.m., the driver pulled into a parking spot at the Dunkin’ on Ridge Rd. and realized they were in a handicapped space, Lt. David Hudak said. Believing they had shifted into reverse, the driver hit the gas — but the car was still in drive, Hudak said. The vehicle went through the window, but no structural damage was reported, Hudak said. The borough’s construction official inspected the building, and the owner boarded up the windows. Dunki…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Real Estate
Judge Orders Construction Stop On Edgewater Tower That Lawsuit Says Blocks NYC Views
Construction on a towering Edgewater high-rise has been stopped after a judge ruled the project has gone above its approved height. On Monday, Aug. 18, Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano issued a temporary restraining order blocking work at 440 River Road, where developer North Star Partners Associates is building a massive mixed-use complex with a hotel, office space, and condominium units. The order will remain in place until the next court hearing. The legal freeze follows a lawsuit by neighboring Cliffside Park, which says the building has swelled to 16 stories, nearly 19 feet higher t…
Aberdeen, MD
Politics
Maryland Dad Wrongly Deported To El Salvador Now Facing Removal To Uganda
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's stay back in Maryland — and the United States — may be short-lived. The Maryland father of three was released from custody in Tennessee and ordered back home to his family months after he was deported to a notorious Salvadoran prison due to "an administrative error." Abrego Garcia, an alleged former MS-13 gang member, is now likely to be deported to Uganda, according to reports, after he refused to plead guilty to human smuggling charges, which would have allowed him to serve his time in Costa Rica. "The government informed Mr. Abrego that he has until first th…
White Plains, NY
News
$200K Scheme: Ex-Finance Manager Stole From Construction Firm In White Plains, DA Says
A former construction company finance manager is accused of orchestrating a months-long scheme to steal more than $200,000 from her Westchester-based employer, prosecutors said. Michele Rinaldo, 52, of The Bronx, was arraigned Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Westchester County Court on a sweeping set of charges connected to her alleged theft from a White Plains-based construction firm, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Aug. 22. According to a felony complaint filed in the case, Rinaldo handled payroll and accounting for the firm, which the DA's Office did not nam…
Ridgewood, NJ
News
Painter Dies After Fall From Ridgewood Roof, Was Seeking Better Life In U.S., Brother Says
A Costa Rican painter who fell two stories from a Ridgewood roof has died, authorities confirmed (Haga clic aquí para leer la versión en español). Ridgewood police said they responded to 152 Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:45 p.m. for a report of an adult male who had fallen. The victim’s brother, Carlos Solis, identified him to Daily Voice as Heriberto Solís Fallas, 40, of Irvington. As previously reported, Solís had been working on the roof when he fell and was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with serious injuries, according to police. He died…
Toms River, NJ
News
Family Pushes For Harsher Drunk Driving Penalties After Toms River Work Zone Death
Allen Adams spent his life making New Jersey's roads safer. On Thursday, July 31, the 50-year-old construction worker from Lumberton was killed in a Toms River work zone after being struck by an alleged drunk driver, according to his family and authorities in Ocean County. Adams was hit around 1 a.m. on Route 9 near Raymond Avenue, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. He was rushed to Community Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Douglas Smith, 51, of Toms River, showed signs of impairment at the scene and was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless drivi…
Pascack Valley, NJ
Business
Disney Producer's Pop Culture Toy Shop Forced From Westwood Storefront
A pop culture toy shop is shifting to an online-only model after construction forced it out of its Bergen County storefront of 12 years, the owners said. The move at Hollywood Heroes at 7 Bergen St., in Westwood, comes as construction on the building begins earlier than expected, forcing the business to vacate starting the first week of September. Hollywood Heroes was founded by Jordan Hembrough, 55, of Ridgewood, a longtime collector and former Travel Channel host of the hit series "Toy Hunter." The store has served the Bergen County toy community since 2014, offering rare and vintage item…
Riverhead, NY
Police & Fire
Riverhead Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crashing Into Construction Vehicle On LIE: Police
A 71-year-old Riverhead man was seriously injured after his motorcycle crashed into a Department of Transportation truck closing lanes for construction on the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County Police announced on Monday, Aug. 4. Bruce Bihary was riding a 2011 Can-Am motorcycle eastbound on the Long Island Expressway, just west of Exit 69 in Manorville, when the collision occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, according to Suffolk County Police Seventh Squad detectives. Bihary struck the attenuator portion of a 2017 Hino truck operated by the Department of Transportation. The truc…
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