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Fallen tree causes traffic trouble during commute near Yonkers school

Hillcrest Avenue was shut down between Rumsey Road and Edgecliff Terrace, affecting commuters and families traveling to several nearby schools.

Katerina Belales

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Sep 29, 2026, 7:14 PM

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A fallen tree brought down during this weekend's storm kept a busy Yonkers roadway closed as utility crews worked to make repairs.

Hillcrest Avenue was shut down between Rumsey Road and Edgecliff Terrace, affecting commuters and families traveling to several nearby schools.

Yonkers police say the roadway remained closed Tuesday morning for repairs.

The road has since reopened.

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