Traffic & Transit

Fallen Tree Closes Route 9 In Philipstown

Clearing it could take a couple of hours.

PHILIPSTOWN, NY — New York transportation officials said US Highway 9 was closed in Putnam County at about 4:40 p.m. due to a downed tree.

The closure could last two hours, they said.

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