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Man, Woman, 6-Year-Old Killed After Amtrak Train Crashes Into Pickup Truck In NY
Three people, including a young child, were killed after their vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in New York.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. Friday, May 17 just north of Buffalo, in the Niagara County city of North Tonawanda.
According to North Tonawanda Professional Firefighters Local 1333, the train was heading northbound at the time in the area of Felton Street and River Road.
Emergency crews were able to extricate all three individuals from the heavily damaged vehicle, a Dodge pickup truck, and attempted resuscitation efforts. Still, all three were pronounced dead at the scene…
Support Swells For Family Of Northern Westchester Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids
A community is coming together to help the family of a man killed by a train in Northern Westchester, who leaves behind two children and a third on the way.
According to MTA officials, Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station.
Earlier Report - ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt
In the days after his death, his sister, Vanessa, created a fundraiser to help raise money for his funeral expenses.
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New Deal Would Create Metro-North Line Into Penn Station From Westchester
At long last, Metro-North riders may soon have access to Penn Station from Westchester, as the MTA moves forward with a new deal with Amtrak.
This week, MTA officials announced the new deal with Amtrak, which will call for new Metro-North stops in Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/ Van Nest and Hunts Point, bringing those commuters, and those from the New Rochelle station, to Penn Station in Manhattan.
Without hitting any hurdles, the new Bronx stations are expected to be open no later than 2023.
"We are pleased to have reached a preliminary agreement that will allow for MTA to advance …
