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Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester
Bridge Spanning Train Tracks To Be Removed In Westchester The effort to replace a bridge spanning MTA tracks in Westchester will soon be kicking off with the removal of the current structure.  The removal of the South Street Bridge, which spans New Haven Line tracks in Mount Vernon began Thursday night, March 7, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced.  The removal will be done by ECCO and Sessler Wrecking and will take place during nights so that traffic on South Street or nearby Pearl Street is not interrupted during the day, Patterson-Howard said.  If weather does not delay the work, the bridge removal is …

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train At Port Chester Station Person Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train At Port Chester Station
Person Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train At Port Chester Station A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train at a Westchester station, officials said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 18 around 5:40 p.m., when an unauthorized person on the tracks at Port Chester station was fatally struck by a westbound New Haven Line train, MTA officials said. The person's name has not yet been released. An investigation is ongoing. The incident caused delays of up to an hour on the New Haven Line on Wednesday evening, in addition to some cancellations. Normal service eventually resumed around 9:30 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back …

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Westchester A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC
New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC A large expansion of the Metro-North Railroad is planned to make travel between Westchester County and the Big Apple quicker and easier.  This is thanks to four new train stations that will be built in the East Bronx that will be connected to the New Haven Line from the New Rochelle Station, allowing commuters from Westchester County to easily commute to these stations, and connect to Penn Station in Manhattan from there, according to Metro-North officials.  A groundbreaking for the new stations in the East Bronx was held on Friday, Dec. 9, Metro-North officials said.  The e…

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by Ben Crnic
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ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester Metro-North officials have identified the woman struck by a New Haven Line train in Westchester. Aurelia Franchitti, age 21, of Woodside, in Queens, was fatally struck after stepping in front of an eastbound train at Rye Station around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials said.  Earlier report: Person Killed After Stepping In Front Of Train In Rye The MTA Police are investigating the incident.  Officials said at this early stage in the investigation, the incident does not appear criminal or accidental in nature.

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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 An investigation is underway after a person was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in the region. A pedestrian on the tracks in Fairfield County at the Greenwich Metro-North station was struck by the westbound train at about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, according to MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan. The 9:59 AM train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminal is operating up to 45 minutes late due to earlier police department activity near Greenwich. — Metro-North Railroad. Wear a Mask-Stop the Spread. (@MetroNorth) April 10, 2022 The pedestrian was believed to be a man who was about…

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by Nicole Valinote
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MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester
MTA Completes Replacement Of Bridge In Westchester Work has been completed on a multi-million dollar bridge replacement project in Westchester, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced. This week, the MTA announced the reopening of the 10th Avenue Bridge in downtown Mount Vernon, one of six bridges that span the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven line that the MTA is replacing. The project first began in March 2019 before its completion and reopening on Wednesday, June 2. According to the MTA, the replacement of the bridge was part of a combined $23 million project to replace the 6th Avenue Bridge and 10th Avenue …

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by Zak Failla
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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: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders COVID-19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders
Covid-19: Metro-North Announces Schedule Changes For Hudson Valley Riders Metro-North will be restoring some weekend service lines for Hudson Valley riders as New York continues navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic. The MTA announced that beginning on Monday, April 12, weekend service will be returned to Wassaic and include service adjustments on the Harlem Line weekday schedule to accommodate track work. Officials said that beginning on April 12, Metro-North will begin replacing the track switches north of the Hartsdale station. Those track switches will allow trains to be switched between the two main tracks on the line.  The …

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by Zak Failla
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Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North trains will be temporarily suspending service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier, creating potential travel hazards. MTA officials announced that with major snow accumulation and high winds creating increasingly hazardous travel conditions, Metro-North will shut down service with the last trains departing Grand Central Terminal at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The last scheduled arrivals into Grand Central will be at approximately 4 p.m. According to the MTA, the last departures on Monday will be:  Hudson Line
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by Zak Failla
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Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Port Chester Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Port Chester
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Port Chester A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train overnight. The incident happened in Westchester County shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, just south of the Port Chester station, near the Kohl's Shopping Center. After trains were initially held at the scene, New Haven Line customers experienced delays of 45 to 50 minutes, according to Metro-North. The incident is under investigation by the MTA and the name of the person has not been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions
Tropical Storm Isaias: Metro-North Suspends Service Due To High Winds, Hazardous Conditions The gusty winds, falling trees, and wild weather brought to the region by Tropical Storm Isaias has forced Metro-North to suspend service due to the hazardous conditions. The MTA announced that Metro-North service on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Lines is currently suspended as of 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 due to high winds and the conditions caused by the storm. According to MTA, service will resume “as soon as conditions safely allow.” Earlier in the day, the MTA had cautioned that travel plans should be arranged by the early afternoon in the event Tropical Storm Isaias struck soo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's When Latest Metro-North Schedule Change Starts COVID-19: Here's When Latest Metro-North Schedule Change Starts
Covid-19: Here's When Latest Metro-North Schedule Change Starts As ridership continues to plummet to historic lows amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the MTA announced it will once again be altering the schedule for Metro-North trains. Beginning on Monday, April 13, Metro-North will operate on an hourly schedule on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines during both the weekdays and weekends. The Pascack Valley and Port Jervis lines will remain on Saturday schedules, with hourly service at some points of the day. Changes also include Harlem Line trains to operate every two hours on weekdays between Southeast and Wassaic. There is no service …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Port Chester Station Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Port Chester Station
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Port Chester Station Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train A man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester. The incident took place around 10:12 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, when the man 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. Passengers on the New Haven Line train were transferred to another train around 11:43 p.m., officials aid. Officials said no criminal actions appeared to be involved with the death of the man, whose identity …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Dies After Being Hit By Metro-North Train In Westchester Teen Dies After Being Hit By Metro-North Train In Westchester
Teen Dies After Being Hit By Metro-North Train In Westchester 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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by Kathy Reakes
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16-Year-Old ID'd As Person Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester 16-Year-Old ID'd As Person Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester
16-Year-Old ID'd As Person Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester Click here for an updated story: Teen Dies After Being Hit By Metro-North Train In Westchester A 16-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester. 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.  According to Donovan, the teen was removed alive by emergency personnel. 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 …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's When New Metro-North Harlem, Hudson, New Haven Schedules Take Effect Here's When New Metro-North Harlem, Hudson, New Haven Schedules Take Effect
Here's When New Metro-North Harlem, Hudson, New Haven Schedules Take Effect MTA Metro-North Railroad officials have announced that new schedules will soon begin on the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines. The new schedules, which are intended to increase the frequency of trains and provide customers with more travel options, will take effect on Sunday, Sept. 29. Metro-North work crews have also completed a series of improvements to the section of track between Mott Haven and Woodlawn on the Harlem Line in the Bronx. This includes the installation of more than 1,400 ties, the creation of drainage improvements, the vacuuming of debris- covered ties, the installation o…

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by Valerie Musson
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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train 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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by Kathy Reakes
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Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute
Wire Damage Causes Lengthy Metro-North Delays During Morning Commute This story has been updated. Metro-North New Haven Line westbound service experienced delays of 45 to 50 minutes during the height of the morning commute on Monday, June 17. The delays, reported just before 8 a.m., were due to single-tracking as a result of wire damage between Bridgeport and Stratford, the MTA said. Eastbound service operated from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport. Substitute bus service was provided from Bridgeport to New Haven due to wire damage between Bridgeport and New Haven. 

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by Daily Voice
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Metro-North Schedule Changes During Construction Set To Go Into Effect Metro-North Schedule Changes During Construction Set To Go Into Effect
Metro-North Schedule Changes During Construction Set To Go Into Effect Commuters traveling on Metro-North trains may see some changes as the railroad prepares to start new scheduled work on the New Haven line. Beginning on Sunday, April 14, construction will begin on the tracks in an effort to improve reliability on the rails and improve speed in the future, causing changes to the regular schedule, the MTA announced. The schedule changes are expected to last through at least June 29. According to the MTA, departing schedules on the New Haven line will be altered, and most commuters will take as much as 10 extra minutes on the train during their rides. On…

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by Zak Failla
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ID Released For Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train The woman hit and killed by a Metro-North train on the Harlem Line in Westchester on Sunday has been identified. Susan Singer, 57, of Ossining, was hit around 7 a.m. between the Hawthorne and Valhalla stations, said MTA officials. Initial delays of between 30-40 minutes were down to 10-15 minutes by 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Service was back to being on or close to schedule later in the morning. The incident is being investigated as non-criminal nor accidental in nature, MTA officials said. It was the second time in three days a person was struck by a Metro-North train. A man was struck and kille…

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by Kathy Reakes
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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Fairfield County Metro-North officials have released the identity of the man struck and killed by a New Haven Line train Friday in Fairfield County. Jamir Rawlings, 29, of Bridgeport, was hit by the train near Stamford around 6:50 p.m. Friday, according to MTA officials. The incident remains under investigation by MTA Police, officials said. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Struck By Metro-North Train Woman Struck By Metro-North Train
Woman Struck By Metro-North Train Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Mount Pleasant There were delays throughout the morning on Sunday on the Metro-North Harlem Line after a person was struck by a train. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. between the Hawthorne and Valhalla stations and has resulted in single tracking. Initial delays of between 30-40 minutes were down to 10-15 minutes by 8:30 a.m. Service was back to being on or close to schedule later in the morning. It's the second time in three days a person was struck by a Metro-North train. A man was s…

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by Daily Voice
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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. An unidentified person was struck and killed by a Metro-North New Haven Line train near the downtown Stamford station early Friday evening. The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. The train had departed from Grand Central Station just before 6 p.m. Delays of a half-hour or more following the incident last for several hours. The identity of the person has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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ID Released For Woman Hit, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train ID Released For Woman Hit, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train
ID Released For Woman Hit, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train A woman who was killed by a Metro-North New Haven Line train Thursday night has been identified, according to the MTA. Tricia Plotnik, 35, of Milford, was hit around 9 p.m. by a Grand Central-bound train just east of the Milford train station, said MTA spokesman Aaron Donovan. The incident caused delays, but MTA officials don't believe any criminal activity was involved. MTA police are investigating the incident, Donovan said.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Struck, Killed By Grand Central-Bound Metro-North Train Woman Struck, Killed By Grand Central-Bound Metro-North Train
Woman Struck, Killed By Grand Central-Bound Metro-North Train Click here for an updated story ID Released For Woman Hit, Killed By Metro-North New Haven Line Train A 34-year-old woman was hit and killed by a Grand Central-bound Metro-North New Haven line train east of Milford Station. The incident took place around 9 p.m. Thursday, said Aaron Donovan, an MTA spokesman. According to Donovan, the department is waiting to release the woman's name pending notification of next of kin. The incident caused delays, but MTA officials don't believe any criminal activity was involved. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Anti-Terror Training Underway On Metro-North, Amtrak Lines In Westchester Anti-Terror Training Underway On Metro-North, Amtrak Lines In Westchester
Anti-Terror Training Underway On Metro-North, Amtrak Lines In Westchester Fear not, Metro-North and Amtrak riders, it's just a drill. A commuter alert was put in effect on Wednesday morning for Metro-North and Amtrak riders, as law enforcement agencies conduct anti-terror training activities at many stations in the area. Commuters reported seeing police canines near a station on the New Haven line Wednesday morning.  In total, 10 train stations will see security exercises during the morning commute, as members of local, state, MTA and Amtrak police departments join the Division of Homeland Security for the training. Training activities are set to be conducted a…

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by Zak Failla
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Metro-North Experiences Hours-Long Delays Metro-North Experiences Hours-Long Delays
Metro-North Experiences Hours-Long Delays This story has been updated. Metro-North experienced delays into and out of Grand Central Terminal due to a speed restriction resulting from track work starting at the tail end of the morning commute and continuing into the early afternoon. In a statement issued just before 8:30 a.m., Metro-North advised customers on the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines to listen for announcements at local stations. Delays were as long as 20 minutes at times.

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by Daily Voice
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Update: Metro-North Suspends Service On All Three Lines Due To Downed Trees Update: Metro-North Suspends Service On All Three Lines Due To Downed Trees
Update: Metro-North Suspends Service On All Three Lines Due To Downed Trees This story has been updated. Metro-North has suspended service on all three lines as a result of downed trees from Wednesday's Nor'easter. Harlem Line service was suspended around 6:30 p.m. due to multiple downed trees.  New Haven Line service was suspended between South Norwalk and New Haven due to signal problems a short time later.  Hudson Line was suspended around 8 p.m. after experiencing delays up to 20 minutes due to multiple downed trees. New Canaan Branch Line service also was suspended due to downed trees. Further updates on the status of the lines will be made when they become…

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by Daily Voice
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First Woman Named Metro-North President First Woman Named Metro-North President
First Woman Named Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi has been named the first female president of Metro-North Railroad.  Rinaldi, has served as acting president of Metro-North since July 2017, and previously was Metro-North’s executive vice president, beginning in 2015.  On Wednesday, Feb. 21 she was officially named president.  She replaces Joe Giulietti who resigned last July after three years leading the railroad. Giulietti became Metro-North’s president in 2014, following railroad troubles that included a Bridgeport derailment in 2013.  Under his watch, the railroad set ridership records in 2016, as the New Haven Line …

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by Daily Voice
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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Officials have identified the man fatally struck by a train near the Fairfield Metro-North as MTA Police detectives continue their investigation. Fairfield resident Alfred Lenoci, Jr., 55, was fatally struck by the train at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a Metro-North spokesperson said, when the 4:37 a.m. train from New Haven, due into Grand Central at 6:34 a.m., fatally struck him west of the station, near Grasmere Avenue in Fairfield. Lenoci is a well-known real estate developer who served prison time and was convicted in 2001 for his role in the corruption investigation of…

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by Zak Failla