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Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach Born In Greenwich Dies Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach Born In Greenwich Dies
Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach Born In Greenwich Dies A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community.  Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary.  Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968.  A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers.  He was also…

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by Ben Crnic
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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
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien A 50-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Thursday night near Darien. According to Metro-North officials, the incident took place around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 13 at Noroton Heights. The train had departed Grand Central at 6:49 p.m. headed for New Haven. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identification is pending notification of next of kin. MTA Police are investigating. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of New Haven-Bound Metro-North Train Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of New Haven-Bound Metro-North Train
Man Dies After Climbing On Top Of New Haven-Bound Metro-North Train Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Climbing On Top Of Train In Westchester A man was killed overnight after climbing on top of a Metro-North train and coming into contact with live wires. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday after the man tried to get on top of a train headed to New Haven, Metro-North officials said. The train stopped between Larchmont and Mamaroneck because of a power issue and that's when crews realized the man had attempted get on top of the train and had come in contact with overhead catenary wires, the MTA said. The man…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence
Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Click here for an updated story: Person Dies In New Canaan After Police Respond To Route 106 Residence Attempts to revive an individual at a residence on Route 106 (Old Stamford Road) in New Canaan were unsuccessful and the person died, police said. At approximately 9:38 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, police responded to the residence to check on the welfare of an occupant of that dwelling after receiving a third party call. Upon making entry into the home, officers located the individual and summoned New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps to respond to attempt to provide aid to the individual.  …

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by Joe Lombardi