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Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, Lirr Riders If you’re planning to ho-ho-hop on a Metro-North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are implementing its annual booze ban. In preparation for SantaCon 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a 32-hour alcohol ban across all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. The restriction will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and remain in place until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15, aiming to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers. “Our top priority is …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Yonkers Train Station Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Yonkers Train Station
Man Caught With Hunting Knife At Yonkers Train Station Train service was briefly delayed at a station in Westchester while a man was detained after being caught with a weapon in his backpack, authorities said. The arrest happened on Thursday, April 4 just before 1:15 p.m., when the MTA Police learned of a possibly armed man on Train No. 858 at Yonkers Station, according to an MTA spokesperson.  Officers met the 11:45 Hudson Line train, which had departed from Poughkeepsie, at Yonkers Station after it made an unscheduled stop and identified the 52-year-old suspect. Police then removed the man from the train and detained him, soon discoverin…

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Lying On Tracks Rescued At Train Station In Westchester Person Lying On Tracks Rescued At Train Station In Westchester
Person Lying On Tracks Rescued At Train Station In Westchester Rail traffic at a Northern Westchester train station was temporarily halted when an unconscious person was found lying on the tracks, fire officials said.  The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 15 around 2:45 p.m., when Croton-on-Hudson firefighters and police as well as MTA Police found an unconscious person on the tracks, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department announced on Friday night, Feb. 16.  Metro-North officials then stopped rail traffic and disconnected power to the high-voltage third rail, allowing rescuers to reach the person. Soon, the patient was placed in a bask…

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman Gets Jail Time For Assaulting Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester Woman Gets Jail Time For Assaulting Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester
Woman Gets Jail Time For Assaulting Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester A 23-year-old woman will spend years in prison after striking a train conductor in the face with a pumpkin in Westchester, causing her to need stitches, officials announced.  Bronx resident Alexis Adams was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting a Metro-North Railroad conductor, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 11.  According to the DA's Office, on Oct. 11, 2021, just after 6 p.m., Adams became involved in a verbal dispute with the conductor over train fare. After the fight, Adams then hit the conductor in her face with a …

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by Ben Crnic
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Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police
Video, Blood Evidence Helps Nab Residential Burglary Suspect In Hudson Valley: Police A 23-year-old man was apprehended in connection with a residential burglary in the Hudson Valley thanks to DNA evidence, authorities announced.  New Jersey resident Steven Moye of Haledon, age 23, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 14 in connection to a residential burglary in the Putnam County town of Philipstown, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 21.  According to the Sheriff's Office, Moye's arrest stemmed from an incident on Thursday, Aug. 3 around midnight, when deputies responded to a residence on Route 9D for a reported burglary.  Th…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Missing 21-Year-Old Found Dead After Being Hit By Train In Westchester, Police Say New Update: Missing 21-Year-Old Found Dead After Being Hit By Train In Westchester, Police Say
New Update: Missing 21-Year-Old Found Dead After Being Hit By Train In Westchester, Police Say A family is mourning the loss of a 21-year-old man who was killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester after being reported missing for several days, police said. Yonkers resident Justin Calcano, age 21, was killed on Thursday, Sept. 14 after being struck by a Metro-North train near the Yonkers train station, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  Calcano had been reported missing to Yonkers Police on Thursday, Sept. 7 after being last seen in the Bronx. The department then continued to look for him until the day of his death, when Yonkers officers and d…

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by Ben Crnic
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Person Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Train Person Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Train
Person Rushed To Westchester Medical Center After Being Hit By Train A person is in critical condition after being struck by a train in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County early Monday, July 10 at 1 Municipal Plaza in the village of Spring Valley. Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps responded to the scene and found that the person was heavily pinned under the New Jersey Transi train, which required a prolonged extrication. A Spring Hill Captain requested a Medevac helicopter due to the prolonged extrication, but due to the severe storms, it was unable to fly, the department said. The crews working to free the person from und…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Train Station In Westchester Suspect At Large After Shooting At Train Station In Westchester
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Train Station In Westchester Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot a man in the parking lot of a train station in Westchester, leaving him hospitalized.  The incident happened on Saturday, May 20 around 11:45 p.m., when MTA Police responded to the south parking lot at the Metro-North Mount Vernon East Station after they received a report of shots fired, according to MTA Police Department spokesperson Aaron Donovan.  Once at the scene, an investigation revealed that a man with multiple gunshot wounds had been taken to Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital. No weapons were found at the scene, b…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Cause School To Lock Down In Hudson Valley Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Cause School To Lock Down In Hudson Valley
Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Cause School To Lock Down In Hudson Valley A school in the Hudson Valley was put on lockdown after noises that sounded like gunshots were heard near the campus, police said.  The incident happened on Monday, May 15 at Haldane Elementary School in Cold Spring, when at around 12:15 p.m., noises that sounded like a firearm discharging were heard near the school by a school resource officer, according to Haldane Central School District Superintendent Phil Benante.   The noise prompted the school to initiate a lockdown of all students and staff in accordance with the district's emergency management protocols, and…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson
Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Hastings-On-Hudson A person was killed after coming in contact with an incoming train overnight in Westchester County. The incident took place in Westchester around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Hasting-on-Hudson station. According to MTA officials, a person standing on the platform at the station came in contact with the side of a Croton-Harmon bound train as it was approaching the station. MTA Police, Metro-North Railroad, and rescue personnel responded, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not yet identified the person and don't know if it was a male or a female struck. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station
New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station This story has been updated. MTA service has resumed along the New Canaan branch following a train derailment. The derailment took place around 7:25 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Elm Street station, causing heavier than normal traffic in the area of Elm Street and Park Street due to the ongoing investigation, said the New Canaan Police. Train service on the New Canaan branch resumed with the 4:39 p.m. train from Stamford to New Canaan.  The non-passenger train that derailed near New Canaan has been cleared. Earlier report: Train Derails Near New Canaan Station The MTA Police h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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
Police & Fire
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have released the identity of a man who was killed after being struck by a train in the Hudson Valley. Paul Engel, age 67, of Manhattan, was killed in Orange County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Scotchtown, a hamlet of the town of Wallkill. Earlier report: Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Scotchtown According to the MTA, Engel was struck by a New Jersey Transit Authority train and confirmed dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing by the MTA Police.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley
Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley A person who was on the train tracks in the Hudson Valley was hit and killed by a train. The incident took place in Orange County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Scotchtown, a hamlet of the town of Wallkill. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the person was struck by a New Jersey Transit Authority train and confirmed dead.  An investigation is ongoing by the MTA Police. Service resumed in the area around 9 a.m., officials said. The name 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 Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Westchester Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Westchester
Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into River In Westchester A local woman who drove her car into a river in the area has died from her injuries. Northern Westchester resident Marcia Villa, age 48, of Ossining, died late Wednesday, April 13, said Kieran O'Leary of the Westchester County Police. The incident took place in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said O'Leary. See Earlier Story: Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into Croton River A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester
Woman Critical After Car Crashes Into River In Northern Westchester A woman is in critical condition after a vehicle she was in drove into a river in the area. The incident took place in Northern Westchester County in Croton-on-Hudson around 11 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, officials said. MTA Police observed a vehicle in the water south of the Croton-Harmon Train Station in the Croton River, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Multiple police and fire departments responded, including the WCPD Aviation Unit, O'Leary added. A witness confirmed that a vehicle drove into the water with at least one person still inside. Civilian fish…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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 Authorities have identified the man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Fairfield County over the weekend. The man was hit by a westbound train at the Greenwich Metro-North station at about 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, MTA previously announced.  MTA Police have identified the man as 26-year-old Tyrell Kelvin Grant, of Manhattan, according to an update from MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan on Monday, April 11. Police are investigating the incident as non-accidental and non-criminal in nature, MTA said. Earlier report - Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
'Swatting' Incident At Area Target Store Draws Officers From Multiple Departments 'Swatting' Incident At Area Target Store Draws Officers From Multiple Departments
'Swatting' Incident At Area Target Store Draws Officers From Multiple Departments Police were victims of a "swatting incident" after officers responded to a call from a man who was threatening to blow-up and harm patrons at a store in Rockland County. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10, when the Spring Valley Police Department received a phone call from a male in the Target Store at the Spring Valley Marketplace who stated he was armed, had multiple hostages, and placed explosives throughout the store, said Spring Valley Police Det. Matthew Galli. The Spring Valley Police Department immediately dispatched units to the location a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Update: Suspicious Packages Left Behind By Vendor At Metro-North Station In Westchester Update: Suspicious Packages Left Behind By Vendor At Metro-North Station In Westchester
Update: Suspicious Packages Left Behind By Vendor At Metro-North Station In Westchester A full force of police along with a bomb squad turned out when four suspicious packages were found at a Metro-North station in Westchester. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 24 Station Plaza N., said MTA officials. Members of the Westchester County Bomb Squad and MTA Police Canine Unit cleared the package by 4:30 p.m., said MTA Spokeswoman Meredith Daniels.  According to Daniels, the packages were left behind by a vendor. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area
Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area Two teenagers were killed and a third was injured after a Porsche crashed off of an overpass onto train tracks before bursting into flames in Rockland County. The two-vehicle crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 in Pearl River on Route 304 in the vicinity of the Crooked Hill Road overpass.  Responding officers reported one of the vehicles was on fire along with serious injuries to multiple occupants. The following information was made available by the Orangetown Police Department after proper notification was made to the victims' families. The accide…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train A 64-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester. The MTA reported that the 8:26 a.m. southbound train from Southeast struck a man who was unauthorized to be on the tracks at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12. The incident led to the suspension of train service between the Crestwood and White Plains stations for several hours, causing delays. Service was restored at approximately 12:30 p.m. The strike is being investigated by MTA Police, who have not released the identity of the man, pending notification of his family. According to investigators, t…

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by Zak Failla
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Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Metro-North Bans Alcohol On All Trains During St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Booze will be banned on Metro-North lines this weekend, as they prepare for a potentially raucous St. Patrick’s Day. “On Saturday through Sunday, March 17, for travel to/from the St. Patrick's Day Parade, to maintain orderly travel for customers, Metro-North will not permit alcoholic beverages on trains, platforms or at stations. Any alcoholic beverages found by MTA Police will be confiscated. Customers could experience crowded conditions due to heavy travel.” St. Patrick’s Day is one of three days each year that Metro-North bans alcohol on its trains, including SantaCon in December and New…

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by Zak Failla
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ID'd Released For Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Area ID'd Released For Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Area
ID'd Released For Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Area A man whose body was found under the Springdale train station platform in Stamford has been identified as a New Canaan resident. Stephen Sugrue, 65, was found under the platform late Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29, according to Metro-North officials. The cause of death is pending results the Medical Examiner's Office. MTA police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Sugrue's death was the second death of a New Canaan resident near the tracks. John Hickey, 50, was killed on Dec. 13, 2018, by a train between the Darien and Noroton Heights stations.

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by Daily Voice
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Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station
Body Found Under Platform At Metro-North Station An investigation is underway after a body was discovered under the platform at the Springdale Metro-North train station in Stamford late Saturday afternoon. The cause of death is pending results of the investigation by MTA Police. The entrance to Largo Drive at the Springdale Diner reopened shortly after 8 p.m., Stamford Police said. A substitute bus service was provided for customers on the New Canaan Line while rail service was suspending starting around 5 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 9A Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 9A
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Route 9A This story has been updated. A male pedestrian was killed overnight after being struck by a vehicle in Northern Westchester. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 in Buchanan on Albany Post Road (Route 9A) between the railroad bridge and Bleakley Avenue near the Peekskill border. Officers from the Buchanan and Westchester County police departments, along with MTA Police, responded. The southbound lanes of Route 9A were closed during the investigation.  Further information 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 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 Metro-North officials have released the identity of a 50-year-old man who was hit and killed by a train last week. John Hickey, 50, of New Canaan, was struck and killed Thursday night near Darien, said 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. Hickey was pronounced dead at the scene.  MTA Police are investigating.

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by Kathy Reakes
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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
Police & Fire
MTA: Man Jumps Into Hudson After Trespassing On Train Tracks In Westchester MTA: Man Jumps Into Hudson After Trespassing On Train Tracks In Westchester
MTA: Man Jumps Into Hudson After Trespassing On Train Tracks In Westchester A man was arrested for trespassing on the tracks at the Scarborough Metro-North Station after jumping into the Hudson River in an attempt to escape. The incident took place around 9:40 a.m. Tuesday when the man was spotted trespassing on the tracks by MTA Police, MTA officials said. The man then jumped into the Hudson River when he was spotted by the officers. About 15 minutes later, he was out of the water and in custody, officials said. The unidentified man was transferred to be processed for trespassing by police, MTA officials said. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In Chase Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In Chase
Man Caught At Train Station After Hitting Two Police Cruisers In Chase It all started because he allegedly wasn't wearing his seatbelt.A man is now in custody after being located at the Stamford Train Station following a wild police chase in which he reportedly hit two state police cruisers. At about 1:10 a.m. on Friday, July 6, troopers from Troop G - Bridgeport assigned as additional Fourth of July holiday period patrols were conducting DUI roving patrols and motor vehicle enforcement when they observed the operator of a Nissan Maxima not wearing his seatbelt. Troopers attempted to pull over the Nissan on I-95 in Bridgeport, however, the driver refused to st…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Displaying Box Cutter Sentenced For Robbing Women At Train Station Man Displaying Box Cutter Sentenced For Robbing Women At Train Station
Man Displaying Box Cutter Sentenced For Robbing Women At Train Station A 47-year-old man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting to robbing two women at a Westchester Metro-North station while brandishing a box cutter. Arthur Branch, of Yonkers, has been sentenced to a term of between 12 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to a felony count of second-degree armed robbery for an incident in 2016 at Mount Vernon Matro-North station. At approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2016, Branch pleaded guilty to approaching two women at the Mount Vernon East Metro-North station, wielding a box cutter and demanding their money and cell phones. Bra…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Displaying Box Cutter Pleads Guilty To Robbing Women At Train Station Man Displaying Box Cutter Pleads Guilty To Robbing Women At Train Station
Man Displaying Box Cutter Pleads Guilty To Robbing Women At Train Station A 47-year-old man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting to robbing two women at a Westchester Metro-North station while brandishing a box cutter. Arthur Branch of Yonkers has pleaded guilty to a felony count of second-degree armed robbery dating back to an incident in 2016 at the Mount Vernon station, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday. At approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2016, Branch pleaded guilty to approaching two women at the Mount Vernon East Metro-North station, wielding a box cutter and demanding their money and cel…

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by Zak Failla