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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Region
The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened on the railroad's Harlem Line in Dutchess County at around 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Appalachian Trail station in Pawling, according to the MTA. On Sunday morning, April 21, MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan identified the man who was struck as being from Connecticut: Fairfield County resident James Hare, age 62, of Newtown. Original report - Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Hudson Valle…
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Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Region
A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train overnight in the region. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley The incident happened on the railroad's Harlem Line in Dutchess County at around 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Appalachian Trail station in Pawling, according to the MTA. The identity of the person has not yet been released. Service was suspended between Wassaic and Southeast from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Father Jumps To Help Son Who Fell Onto Tracks At Station In Region
Thanks to quick-thinking Metro-North officials and first responders, a person who fell on electrified tracks at a Northern Westchester train station and his father, who leaped in to help him, were rescued from the perilous situation. The incident happened on Friday, April 12 around 10:30 a.m., when a person fell from the platform at Croton-Harmon Station onto electrified tracks, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. After the fall, the person's father immediately jumped to help his son and put himself in harm's way in the process, according to the department. …
Obituaries
Update: Man Killed By Train In Region Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels
A beloved author of two novels who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester is being remembered for his talent and passion for his craft. Chappaqua resident David Burr Gerrard died on Friday, Dec. 8 at the age of 42 after being struck by a Harlem Line train at Chappaqua station at around 9 a.m., according to an MTA spokesperson. Earlier Report - ID Released For Chappaqua Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Gerrard had been a successful author who wrote two novels, "Short Century" and "The Epiphany Machine," according to his website. Born in Queens in 1…
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ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Region
The identity has been released of a local resident who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Northern Westchester County. New, updated report: Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 8 around 9 a.m., when the person on the tracks at Chappaqua station was struck by a Harlem Line train, according to a MTA spokesperson. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the MTA identified the person as 42-year-old David B. Gerrard, a resident of Chappaqua. As a result of the incident, Harlem Line trains …
Police & Fire
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Region
The identity has been released of a person who was killed after being struck by a train at a station in New York. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Westchester County when the man trespassing on tracks at the Port Chester station was struck by the Stamford-bound Metro-North train on Track 3, according to an MTA spokesperson. The man struck was later declared dead. Early Thursday afternoon, Dec. 7, the MTA identified the man as 59-year-old Mamaroneck resident Gabriel Rocael Barrios. Original report: Person Fatally Struck By Train In West…
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New Look: Rail-Cleaning 'Laser Train' To Clean NY Metro-North Routes Of Fallen Leaves
In order to clean its New York rail routes of slimy sludge left behind by fallen autumn leaves, Metro-North will be employing its "Laser Train," which has been given an all-new retro-inspired look. This year will mark the first time that the "Laser Train" has been marked any differently than regular maintenance trains, Metro-North announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The futuristic trains were developed in order to clear rails of wet, slimy leaf sludge caused by a chemical in fallen leaves called pectin. This substance can cause trains to slip along the rails as they brake, resulting …
Business
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Eatery In Region
It's official: Fall 2023's Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has officially started with a kickoff event held at a Westchester eatery. The fall kickoff was held at Red Horse by David Burke located in White Plains inside the Opus Westchester in White Plains at 221 Main St. (Route 119), Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Earlier Report - Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The modern American steakhouse, which features prime beef dry-aged to celebrity chef David Burke's patented Himalay…
Police & Fire
Man From Region Charged In Attack On Train Conductor, Fracturing Jaw, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man has been charged with assault for allegedly attacking a train conductor, seriously injuring him and fracturing his jaw. The incident took place in Orange County in the City of Port Jervis on Thursday, Sept. 7. According to Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden, Damarion D. Gulley, age 22, hometown unknown, of Rockland County, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 18, for the crime that took place on an MTA platform in Port Jervis. During the incident Worden said Gulley struck a New Jersey Transit conductor in the face multiple times with a closed fist and hit h…
Weather
Hurricane Lee: NY National Guard Making Preparations As Storm Strengthens
State leaders are preparing for possible impacts from Hurricane Lee as the storm continues to strengthen on its trek northward. Related story - Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that 50 soldiers from the New York National Guard have begun preparations on Long Island ahead of possible dangerous high surf, rip currents, coastal flooding, and beach erosion along parts of the East Coast later in the week. Dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents will affect portions of …
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Standout NY College Football Player ID'd As Man Struck, Killed By Train
Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train. The incident happened at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, west of the Wyandanch station, near the intersection of Long Island Avenue and Straight Path. On Thursday, May 25, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Demetrius Houanche, of Deer Park, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Earlier Report: Person Struck, Killed By Train Near LIRR Station In Wyandanch Houanche had been on the tracks illegally and was struck by an eastbound train, the spokesperson said. The incident halted servi…
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Support Swells For Family Of Man From Region 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. On the GoFundMe page,&nbs…
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ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Region
New, updated story: Support Swells For Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Children The identity of a man who was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester has been released by authorities. 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, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt Following the incident, Preciado was taken to an area hospital an…
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Person Dies After Being Struck By Amtrak Train In Region
New, updated story: ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt A person was killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train near a station in Northern Westchester, officials said. The incident happened on Monday night, May 8 around 8:40 p.m., when a person was struck by an Amtrak train on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials. The person was then taken to an area hospital, and later died from injuries sustained in the incident. An investigation into the death is now ongoing. No criminality is currently suspected, officia…
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Update: MTA Walks Back Decision To Stop Posting Service Alerts On Twitter
Although the MTA previously announced that it would stop posting service alert information on Twitter, the agency has reversed the decision after receiving reassurance that it would not have to pay to use the platform. The MTA had announced in late April that it would stop using Twitter to post service alert information for New York commuters and instead use its own tools and alert systems. Earlier Report - MTA To Stop Issuing Service Alerts On Twitter: Here's Where To Find Them Now However, MTA Acting Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara announced on Thursday, May …
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MTA To Stop Issuing Service Alerts On Twitter: Here's Where To Find Them Now
New, updated story: Update: MTA Walks Back Decision To Stop Posting Service Alerts On Twitter Commuters in New York who regularly use MTA public transportation will no longer be able to find service alerts on the company's Twitter page, officials announced. According to the MTA, service information will no longer be available through all of its Twitter pages and will instead be posted to numerous websites, apps, and other tools that it offers, officials announced on Thursday, April 27. The announcement comes after Twitter launched the "Twitter Blue" subscription service, which charges u…
Police & Fire
Person Standing On Platform Killed After Coming Into Contact With Train In Region
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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ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Train In Region
The identity of a man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester has been released. The man, who was hit by the train on Thursday, April 6 around 1:20 p.m. at Harrison Station, is identified as 57-year-old Saratoga County resident John Styczynski of Clifton Park, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Person Fatally Struck By Metro-North Train In Harrison, Causing Delays Styczynski had been on the tracks without authorization when he was struck by a train heading from New Haven to Grand Central Station. As a result of the incident, …
Police & Fire
Person Fatally Struck By Train In Region
Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Metro-North officials are investigating the death of a person who was fatally struck by a train in Westchester. The incident happened on Thursday, April 6 around 1:20 p.m. at Harrison Station, when an unauthorized person on the tracks was hit and killed by a train that had been heading to Grand Central Station from New Haven, according to MTA spokesperson Meghan Keegan. As a result of the incident, the New Haven Line is now experiencing delays of 10 to 15 minutes.&n…
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Person Struck By Train In Region
A person was injured after being struck by an MTA train in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Rockland County around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 in Spring Valley. According to MTA officials, the person was struck by a train departing Spring Valley Station at the Dutch Lane crossing. Service on the Pascack Valley Line is suspended in both directions between Spring Valley and Nanuet, officials said. New Jersey Transit is providing substitute bus services. The person was taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital for treatment. MTA Police Department is investigating. This i…
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ID Released For Man Hit, Killed By Metro-North Train In Area
Officials have released the identity of a man who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the area. The incident occurred in Orange County ar 9 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Fowler Street grade crossing in the city of Port Jervis. The man, identified as Anthony R. Brooks, age 41, address unknown, was standing on the tracks when hit, MTA officials said. Earlier report: Person Hit, Killed By Train In Port Jervis Brooks was transported to Bon Secours Hospital and pronounced dead around 10 a.m., officials said. The investigation continues by the MTA Police.
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Person Struck, Killed By Train In Area
A person was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Orange County are 9 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Fowler Street grade crossing in the city of Port Jervis. According to the MTA, the person was struck by the train and killed. The person was transported to Bon Secours Hospital where they were pronounced dead. MTA officials did not offer additional information on the strike or if the person was a man or a woman. Buses were reportedly brought in to transport passengers from Port Jervis to the town of Wallkill station. The i…
News
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Region
This story has been updated. The Metropolitan Transportation Police have identified a man who was hit and killed by a train in Westchester. Kadeem Y. Marshall, age 32, of Mount Vernon, was hit and killed near the Larchmont train station around 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 23, according to the MTA. Marshall was reportedly standing on the tracks when he was hit, officials said. See Earlier Story: Person Struck, Killed By Train In Larchmont The incident is under investigation.
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ID Released For Hudson Valley Man Fatally Struck By Train
MTA officials have released the name of a 54-year-old Westchester man who was struck and killed by a train in Fairfield County. New Rochelle resident Noel Smith was struck at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan said, outside of the Stamford Metro-North station. It is unclear what caused Smith to be on the tracks at the time he was struck. Donovan said the investigation into the fatal strike is ongoing, but is not believed to be criminal in nature. Related story - Man Hit, Killed By Train In Greenwich, Officials Say
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10 Shot, 16 Injured On NYC Subway By Suspect Possibly Wearing Gas Mask, Vest
Click here for a new, updated story: Police ID Suspected Gunman In Rush-Hour NYC Subway Attack This story has been updated. Ten people were shot on the platform of a New York City subway station during the morning commute and 18 were injured on Tuesday, April 12, according to authorities. A male suspect, reportedly wearing a gas mask and construction vest, fled the scene in Brooklyn at Sunset Park in the area of 36th Street and 4th Avenue after events unfolded just before 8:30 a.m. The suspect is described as being Black, around 5-foot-5, heavy set, wearing a green vest and a gray swea…
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Region
A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester, causing delays, according to the MTA. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, the Metro-North Hudson Line was forced to temporarily delay travel in both directions near the Peekskill station to allow police to investigate the train strike. The investigation lasted approximately 30 minutes before services were resumed with hourlong delays being reported in both directions. Metro-North said that single-tracking and speed restrictions will be in effect temporarily between Cortlandt and Manitou while police continu…
Politics
Cuomo Loyalist Larry Schwartz Resigns From MTA Post, Hochul Administration Announces
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…
News
Details Emerge On Injuries Suffered By Man Struck By Train In Area
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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Person On Tracks Hit By Train In Area, 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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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…
Weather
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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