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Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post
Former Deputy Westchester County Exec Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post One of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top advisors and loyalists has officially stepped away from his position on the MTA board. Current Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced that Schwartz, a Long Island native who also served as Deputy County Executive in Westchester and Suffolk counties, officially resigned from the transit board on Dec. 31 after announcing his intention to depart in October. Schwartz was nominated by Cuomo and joined the board in 2015. His term was scheduled to expire in 2023. He was his most senior advisor during Cuomo’s first term in 2011 and also served as the for…

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by Zak Failla
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Details Emerge On Injuries Suffered By Man Struck By Train In Hudson Valley Details Emerge On Injuries Suffered By Man Struck By Train In Hudson Valley
Details Emerge On Injuries Suffered By Man Struck By Train In Hudson Valley A man who was hit by a train in the Hudson Valley lost a leg during the incident, according to police. The incident took around 11:25 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9 in Dutchess County, when the man -- who was allegedly standing on the tracks -- was struck by a southbound Croton-Harmon-bound train at the Breakneck Ridge station in Fishkill, said the MTA. Earlier Story: Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say According to the town of Fishkill Police, officers arrived shortly after receiving the 911 call and Sergeant Jenn Farrell located the man approximately 100 feet west o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say
Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Hudson Valley, Officials Say An MTA train hit a person on the tracks, causing a serious leg wound. According to the MTA, the incident took place around 11:35 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, when the southbound Croton-Harmon-bound train struck the person at the Breakneck Ridge station in Fishkill in Dutchess County. The person struck was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center with a reported leg injury.  Hudson Line service was initially suspended between Cold Spring and Beacon.  Service was delayed for a short time but resumed to full service by 2:11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for u…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train This story has been updated with corrected information from authorities. A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place around 3:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, in Dutchess County approximately half a mile south of the Pawling station, said MTA officials. The victim, now identified as a 36-year-old man from Pawling. was pronounced dead at the scene, they added. There were approximately 30 customers on the affected train that was delayed, and service was briefly delayed on the Harlem line. Preliminary MTAPD investigations show that…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
NY Prepares Emergency Response As Tropical Storm Henri Treks Toward Region NY Prepares Emergency Response As Tropical Storm Henri Treks Toward Region
NY Prepares Emergency Response As Tropical Storm Henri Treks Toward Region New York is getting ready for Tropical Storm Henri, with coastal areas, especially eastern Long Island, the most likely to feel its impact. In one of his final acts in office, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed state agencies to prepare an emergency response as the storm approaches the Hudson Valley and Long Island, with high winds and heavy rain expected. Officials said that there is the potential for wind gusts of up to 65 mph beginning on Sunday, Aug. 22, or Monday, Aug. 23, prompting Cuomo to encourage those areas to prepare for tropical storm-like weather. Earlier story - Brand…

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by Zak Failla
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Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations
Metro-North To Start Upgrading Parking Lots At Three Hudson Valley Stations Metro-North Railroad has announced a series of parking lot upgrades at three Hudson Valley stations. MTA said upgrades will be made at the stations in Putnam County -- in Cold Spring -- and Dutchess County -- in Beacon, and New Hamburg -- in August and September. MTA said temporary closures and parking restrictions will be necessary as work is underway to create better drainage and install new pavement and pavement markings. The Cold Spring parking lot will be closed for about a week beginning Monday, Aug. 16 while crews work on the area. MTA said the lot will be repaved with new asphalt. …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated Some states are getting creative as they look to incentivize Americans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the country, states are offering lottery tickets, free drinks, vacations, custom weapons, scholarships, and even marijuana as the race continues to meet President Joe Biden’s promise of getting 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day. In Connecticut, the state’s Restaurant Association is partnering with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch its #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating restaurants provide complimentary drinks to vaccinated patrons. New …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester County Airport To Serve As Pop-Up Vaccination Site COVID-19: Westchester County Airport To Serve As Pop-Up Vaccination Site
Covid-19: Westchester County Airport To Serve As Pop-Up Vaccination Site Several pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are coming to some New York airports for anyone coming into or leaving the state. In an effort to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that pop-up sites were being set up in seven airports across the state beginning on Monday, May 24. The sites will be open to anyone departing or arriving at these airports through Friday, May 28: JFK Airport; LaGuardia Airport; Westchester County Airport; Buffalo Niagara International Airport; Greater Rochester International Airport; Syracuse Hancock International Air…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open COVID-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open
Covid-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open In an effort to bolster the number of New Yorkers who are getting the COVID-19 vaccination, new temporary pop-up sites are being set up at MTA stations across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that eight new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. The sites will be utilizing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, so travelers will not have to return to get a second shot. Among the new sites is at the Metro-North station in Ossining, whi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
45-Year-Old Dead After Jumping From Metro-North Train 45-Year-Old Dead After Jumping From Metro-North Train
45-Year-Old Dead After Jumping From Metro-North Train This story has been updated. Train service has resumed after a 45-year-old man jumped from a Metro-North train. The incident took place at approximately 11:27 a.m., Thursday, May 6, as the westbound train was traveling in Fairfield County between Westport and East Norwalk, said Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the MTA. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.  Metro-North service resumed on the New Haven Line at Green's Farms, Westport, and East Norwalk at 1:18 p.m. with the train departing New Haven and the 1:03 p.m. train departing Grand Central Terminal. The train, carrying 1…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews
Covid-19: NY Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions, Curfews A host of COVID-19 restrictions in New York are set to be rescinded as part of a massive tri-state effort as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning on Wednesday, May 19, most pandemic-related capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut after being forced to shut down more than a year ago. As of May 19, capacity restrictions will be lifted in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for: Restaurants; Museums; Theaters; Broadway; Retail; Shops; Gyms and fitness centers; Amusement and family entertainment …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Northern Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Northern Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says
Man Who Rammed Vehicle In Northern Westchester Had 'Kill List,' DOJ Says A Westchester County man with a kill list of prominent people in his vehicle and who told cops he was "Jesus Christ," has been charged in federal court for ramming an MTA vehicle, according to a complaint filed by the United States Department of Justice. Nicholas Skulstad, of Dobbs Ferry, was charged with the destruction of a motor vehicle on Thursday, April 22, for the Monday, April 5 crash. The incident began in Ossining when Skulstad honked at the MTA SUV and rammed it from behind, according to the criminal complaint. Skulstad then repeatedly sideswiped the vehicle with his Jeep forcin…

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by Kathy Reakes