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Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread throughout the globe, the acting White House Chief of Staff is cautioning that the virus may have an impact on schools and transportation stateside. “Are you going to see some schools shut down? Probably,” acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney reported said at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C. “Maybe see impacts on public transportation? Sure, but we do this. We know how to handle this.” Mulvaney’s statement comes as the stock market continues to plummet amid fears of the spread of the virus. As of Frida…

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MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus
MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus The MTA is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the increasing threat of coronavirus. “While there is no confirmed case in New York, the MTA has already taken a number of steps to provide information about the novel coronavirus to our employees and our eight million daily customers across NYC Transit, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road,” the organization stated. A total of 81,109 cases have been confirmed globally. Of those cases, 78,191 cases have been confirmed in China, with 2,918 outside China, the World Health Organization announced. The risk assessment remains “very high” i…

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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Out Of Stamford ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Out Of Stamford
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Out Of Stamford A man who was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester has been identified. Ramon Rodriguez, 31, of Brooklyn, was killed around 10:12 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, when he was struck near the Port Chester station by a train from Stamford and due to arrived at Grand Central around 11:14 p.m., said Metro-North officials. MTA officials said Rodriguez's death is still under investigation, but no criminality was believed to be involved. Previous Story: Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Port Chester Station

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Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train A person was struck and killed by a westbound Metro-North train. The incident took place around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15 on the New Haven/West Haven line, Metro-North officials said. The train #1513 from New Haven, has been canceled and combined with another line. Commuters are being told to listen for announcements at their station for replacements, connections. Delays are expected. MTA officials have released little information about the incident which is under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Restaurant Staff Help Man Escape From Car Moments Before Train Crashes Into It In Redding Restaurant Staff Help Man Escape From Car Moments Before Train Crashes Into It In Redding
Restaurant Staff Help Man Escape From Car Moments Before Train Crashes Into It In Redding A local man was saved from being hit by a train by the owner and employees of a popular pizza shop who watched in amazement as his vehicle was mowed down. The incident took place around 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, in Redding, when a man came frantically running into Tomasino's Pizza yelling his vehicle was stuck on the train tracks at the West Redding Train Station, said Gina Costanzo, the daughter of the restaurant's owner, Tom Costanzo. "My dad and one of the pizza makers ran outside and the man was back inside his car and the train was right on top of him when my father yelled for him…

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by Kathy Reakes
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16-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Metro-North New Haven Line Train 16-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Metro-North New Haven Line Train
16-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Metro-North New Haven Line Train The 16-year-old boy who was struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester has died, according to MTA officials. The incident took place at the Pelham station around 5:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, when the teen was struck, said Aaron Donovan, spokesman for Metro-North.  The teen was rushed alive by emergency personnel to an area hospital where he later died, Donovan said. Following the event, New Haven Line rush-hour trains were delayed by up to 50 minutes as a result. Normal service resumed at 8:53 p.m. Information was not available Tuesday morning, Nov. 19 regarding how the teen ended …

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Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Parking may be getting a bit costlier for Metro-North riders. The MTA is reviewing a proposal to increase fees at 25 station parking facilities that are controlled by the railroad. It would impact riders east of the Hudson River, including the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines. Permit holders for 16-hour parking would pay an average of $42.75 annually, approximately 12 cents a day. Customers who use daily meters will pay an average of $14.17 more monthly, with the meters increasing by 50 to 75 cents for 16-hour parking. The cost per month for having a second vehicle on the permit will go u…

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Metro-North Announces New Safety Improvements, Positive Train Control Metro-North Announces New Safety Improvements, Positive Train Control
Metro-North Announces New Safety Improvements, Positive Train Control The MTA has taken steps to ensure the safety of Metro-North riders. Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi announced that “Positive Train Control” has been extended to cover nearly 90 percent of the Hudson Line. All Hudson Line trains, including Amtrak and CSX, are now operating in Positive Train Control for the 67 miles between Marble Hill and Poughkeepsie. According to the MTA, Positive Train Control is a signal system safety enhancement that reduces the potential for human error to cause specific types of train collisions and derailments. In Connecticut, trains traveling on the 23-mil…

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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield MTA officials have identified the man hit and killed by a Metro-North train at the Fairfield Station. Jason Daniel Bernstein, 25, of Norwalk, was killed around 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, according to MTA officials. Officials said the incident is being investigated as "non-accidental." Trains were delayed on the New Haven line for several hours following the incident. 

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Plan Calls For Cutting Thousands Of MTA Jobs In First Significant Layoff Since 2010 Plan Calls For Cutting Thousands Of MTA Jobs In First Significant Layoff Since 2010
Plan Calls For Cutting Thousands Of MTA Jobs In First Significant Layoff Since 2010 A new reorganization plan from the MTA may lead to the loss of as many as 2,700 jobs. Consulting group AlixPartners released a new report stating that the new reorganization plan may leave thousands out of work, while saving the MTA upwards of $350 to $500 million annually. It would be the MTA's first significant round of layoffs since 2010. Under the plan, as many as 1,900 to 2,700 jobs may be eliminated, including some through mass layoffs - though officials note the process could take at least two years to implement. The proposal represents approximately a 4 percent decrease in the …

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Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service
Roadwork To Affect Danbury Branch Train Service Roadwork is expected to impact service on the Danbury Branch for consecutive weekends as crews complete a road realignment project, the MTA announced. From Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21; and Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28, Connecticut State Department of Transportation crews will realign the intersection of Long Ridge Road and Simpaug Turnpike in Redding to correct a severe skew that has caused safety issues, primarily on the highway. According to the MTA, “the new alignment will raise the intersection, requiring Metro-North crews to remove and rebuild the railroad crossing a…

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MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday
MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday Still trying to figure out your travel plans for the Fourth of July? You may be able to take advantage of these additional services offered by the MTA. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials have announced a plan to offer extra rail services on Wednesday, July 3 in order to to help customers travel to Fourth of July holiday activities. On Thursday, July 4, the MTA’s railroads, subways and buses will operate on weekend schedules. The eight additional Long Island Rail Road early afternoon services will depart Penn Station starting at 2:08 p.m. This service includes three extra…

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by Valerie Musson