The Westchester Brief | 03.04.26: D.A.S.H. Targets Deadliest Roads

Send us Fan MailDA Susan Cacace and State Police launch D.A.S.H.—the District Attorney's Safer Highways initiative—targeting the Sprain Brook Parkway and I-684. DWI arrests are up 41% since 2020. Crashes are up 10% over five years. Two senior prosecutors are now reviewing highway stops in real time for criminal escalation.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Cold Open: Prosecutors ride along with state troopers(0:20) Deep Dive: D.A.S.H. launches February 2 on Sprain Brook and I-684(1:30) The numbers: 41% DWI increase, 10% crash increase, fatal incidents(2:45) How it works: prosecutors reviewing stops for criminal charges(3:45) The Padilla pursuit: no plates, dead-end road, rammed patrol car(4:30) Greenburgh's push for speed cameras(4:50) What Else: WCA workforce development summit March 19(5:20) Iona University summer workforce program(5:45) County EV charging infrastructure investmentSources:Westfair Communications: Westchester DA and State Police launch safer highways programYonkers Times: DA Cacace and NYSP announce new traffic safety initiativeNews 12: D.A.S.H. initiative begins on I-684, Sprain Brook ParkwayGreenburgh Daily Voice: Driver rams police cruiser after parkway pursuitSubscribe to our newsletter at iliveherewestchester.com for the full story delivered weekly.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.