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Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester
Person Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Northern Westchester A person was hospitalized after being hit by a car in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Monday, Feb. 13 around 3:15 p.m., when police in Peekskill responded to the intersection of Hudson Avenue and Depew Street, where a car had hit the pedestrian, Lieutenant Adam Renwick said.  The pedestrian was then taken to Westchester Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.  The driver of the vehicle was issued multiple tickets following the incident, Renwick said.  Members of the local community organization Peekskill Walks commented on the incide…

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by Ben Crnic
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ID Released For Northern Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Train ID Released For Northern Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Train
ID Released For Northern Westchester Woman Struck, Killed By Train The identity of a woman killed after being hit by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester has been released. Earlier Report - Update: Person Killed By Train In Peekskill, Metro-North Service Resumes The woman is identified as 59-year-old Anna Hongach of Peekskill, who was hit by a Metro-North train on Monday, Jan. 30 around 6 a.m. in Peekskill at the Hudson Avenue crossing, Metro-North officials said.  Officials have not yet revealed why she was on the tracks, or how she got there. An investigation into the incident is still ongoing.  The incident caused delays of …

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by Ben Crnic
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Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Resumes Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Resumes
Update: Person Killed By Train In Northern Westchester, Metro-North Service Resumes A person was killed after being hit by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester.  Earlier Report - Person Struck By Train: Metro-North Service Resumes With Delays In Peekskill The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 30 around 6 a.m. in Peekskill at the Hudson Avenue crossing, Metro-North officials said.  The person's identity has not yet been released pending notification of their family.  The incident caused delays of up to 15 to 20 minutes on the Hudson Line until around 10 a.m.  This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Train Hits Car In With Four Inside In Northern Westchester, Causing Lengthy Metro-North Delays Train Hits Car In With Four Inside In Northern Westchester, Causing Lengthy Metro-North Delays
Train Hits Car In With Four Inside In Northern Westchester, Causing Lengthy Metro-North Delays This story has been updated. A Honda Civic with four people inside was hit by a train in the Hudson Valley, causing delays of more than an hour on Metro-North service in the area. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, at the Hudson Avenue crossing in Peekskill, said Lt. Jack Galusha with the Peekskill Police.  The vehicle which was on the track was struck by the passing Amtrak train. No one was injured in the vehicle or on the train, Galusha said. "It's amazing no one was injured," he added. MTA officials said at 4:30 p.m. Metro-North is experiencing 70-minu…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers arrested nearly a dozen alleged impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, June 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Walter Lara, 25, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 6 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, June 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Paul E. Quizhpi Sacasari, 34, of Peekskill, for DWI. …

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by Zak Failla