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Stranger Breaks Into Area Home, Attacks Woman After Being Booted From Amtrak Train, Cops Say
A 31-year-old man is accused of breaking into a complete stranger’s home in the region and physically attacking her, minutes after getting booted off an Amtrak train.
The Columbia County incident unfolded at around 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in the city of Hudson, at the Hudson Terrace Apartments located on South Front Street.
According to Hudson Police, the victim was inside her apartment with her young children and a friend when they heard a knock at the door.
The man, identified by police as Matthew McNamara, of Walden in Montgomery County, allegedly then forced his way inside and began…
Support Swells For Family Of Hudson Valley 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 …
