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23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By LIRR Train In Sayville 23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By LIRR Train In Sayville
23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Lirr Train In Sayville A 23-year-old Long Island man was killed after he was struck by a Long Island Railroad train. According to David Steckel with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Christopher Reitzel, of Medford, was hit by LIRR Train 64 at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, west of the Sayville Train station when he was on the tracks without authorization. EMS transported Reitzel to Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead, MTA said. Following the incident, LIRR said the Montauk Branch service was suspended between Oakdale and Sayville until 12:20 p.m. No criminality is suspected.&nbs…
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a new set of affordable and energy-efficient housing has been completed at what once was a dilapidated complex. Laurel Homes, located in the North Hempstead hamlet of Roslyn Heights, has officially finished its “major redevelopment,” Hochul said on Monday, Dec. 11. As part of the renovation, the original development was expanded upon and revitalized starting in 2019, according to the North Hempstead Housing Authority. It now features 74 apartments across eight two-story buildings, a step up from its original 66 units when the development was built in 1958.…
Ex-LIRR Employee Admits Faking Report, Leading To Crash: US Attorney Ex-LIRR Employee Admits Faking Report, Leading To Crash: US Attorney
Ex-lirr Employee Admits Faking Report, Leading To Crash: US Attorney A man who worked for the Long Island Railroad has pleaded guilty for his role in a fake inspection report that ended up in a train derailment, officials announced. Stuart Conklin, age 66 of Magnolia, Texas, entered his guilty plea on Friday, Dec. 1 for submitting a false inspection report during his time as a LIRR worker, the US Attorney’s Eastern District of New York Office said. Conklin was working for the LIRR as a signalman at the time of the alleged crime. Among his duties was inspecting rail bonds – the electronic jumpers around railroad track joints that ensure signal currents are …
Support For LIRR Engineer, Dad With Months To Live Swells Support For LIRR Engineer, Dad With Months To Live Swells
Support For Lirr Engineer, Dad With Months To Live Swells The Long Island community has come together to support a father of five and LIRR locomotive engineer during what may be his final months with his family. A year ago, at Rob Gallagher’s 40th birthday party, everything seemed normal – great, even. “Rob was the vibrant, fun-loving family man ready for a good time, a laugh, and an occasional Krispy Kreme Doughnut,” wrote friend Heather DeSanto. Just a few months later, though, things took a turn for the worse when Rob received a diagnosis of stage four colon cancer. Through treatments, he continued working at his job as a locomotive engi…
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes 'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes A new restaurant serving up kebabs and Kathi rolls has quickly impressed the Long Island community with its bold flavors. Kathis & Kababs, located at 55 Broadway in Hicksville, is a new restaurant that specializes in just that: Kathi rolls and kebab plates, as well as a smattering of other Indian dishes. Tucked away close to the Long Island Railroad station, the small-but-might eatery has impressed diners since its opening in August 2023. “The first time I had chicken tikka was in London,” said Yelp reviewer Cher Y. of Locust Valley, “and this one has brought me back in those days.…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person was killed after being struck by a Long Island Railroad train.  The incident took place in Suffolk County around 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, at the Cuba Hill Road railroad crossing in the Huntington hamlet of Greenlawn. The individual, who has not yet been identified, was struck by an eastbound train, said MTA officials. Train service was delayed for two hours, with normal travel returning around 3:30 a.m. The MTA Police investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
ID Released For Person Killed After LIRR Train Hits Car ID Released For Person Killed After LIRR Train Hits Car
ID Released For Person Killed After Lirr Train Hits Car Officials have released the name of the person struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad train. Suffolk County resident, Malkhaz Khutsishvili, age 63, of the hamlet of Speonk in Southampton, was killed around 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 8 in Eastport, MTA officials said. Earlier report: LIRR Train Hits Car, Kills Person In Eastport At the time of the crash, the railroad gates were down and the warning lights were flashing, but the car edged under the gates and was struck at the South Bay Avenue crossing, officials said. Khutsishvili was the only person in the vehicle, the MTA sa…
Train Hits Car, Kills Person On Long Island Train Hits Car, Kills Person On Long Island
Train Hits Car, Kills Person On Long Island One person was killed when a car was hit by a Long Island Railroad train.  The crash took place in Suffolk County around 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 8 in Eastport. According to MTA officials, the 4:30 p.m. train from Hunterspoint Avenue to Montauk struck the car on the tracks at the South Bay Avenue crossing. One person in the vehicle was killed, the MTA said. Neither the gender nor identity of the person has been released. The LIRR secured substitute bus service while the Montauk Branch was suspended in both directions east of Patchogue. Service was restored at approximately 8:30 p.m…
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Hicksville 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Hicksville
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train In Hicksville A local resident was struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad train over the weekend. Suffolk County resident Tyshawn R. Hunter, age 22, of Port Jefferson Station, was struck around 11 p.m., Friday, March 24 in Nassau County near the Hicksville Station, according to the MTA. The incident occurred west of the Hicksville station in an area unauthorized for pedestrians, MTA officials said. Service was initially suspended between Mineola and Hicksville Stations. MTA police, EMS, and the LIRR supervision team responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.  The on-scene inves…
ID Released For Bellerose Woman Found Dead On LIRR Tracks In Floral Park ID Released For Bellerose Woman Found Dead On LIRR Tracks In Floral Park
ID Released For Bellerose Woman Found Dead On Lirr Tracks In Floral Park Police have released the identity of a woman found dead on the Long Island Railroad tracks after being struck by a train. Lindsay Murano, age 35, of Bellerose, was hit and killed around 8:10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13 in Floral Park, said MTA officials. Murano was on a westbound track when hit, officials said. Earlier report: Person Found Dead On LIRR Tracks In Floral Park The incident remains under investigation by the MTA police.  Memorial services have taken place. To write a message of condolence to the family, click here.  Donations can be made in her name to&nb…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Carle Place Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Carle Place
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train In Carle Place A person who was on the tracks was hit and killed by a Huntington-bound Long Island Railroad train. The incident took place around 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 west of the Carle Place station, said MTA officials. There were delays between Mineola and Hicksville until about 2 a.m., MTA officials added.  The name of the victim has not been released. An investigation is ongoing by the MTA police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Coram Man Convicted Of Attempting To Traffic, Kidnap Women In Suffolk County Coram Man Convicted Of Attempting To Traffic, Kidnap Women In Suffolk County
Coram Man Convicted Of Attempting To Traffic, Kidnap Women In Suffolk County A 57-year-old man was convicted of attempting to traffic and kidnap two women on Long Island. Andrew Frey, of Coram, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of justice on Tuesday, Sept. 27, according to Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The guilty plea follows his conviction on Tuesday, Sept. 20, by a federal jury on charges for the attempted sex trafficking and attempted kidnapping of two victims, Peace reported.  “Frey targeted and used violence against vulnerable members of our society seeking to explo…
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man who was hit and killed by a Long Island Railroad train has been identified by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Rafal Stoklosa, age 45, of Southampton was killed just after 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, said MTA officials. According to the Southampton Police, patrol units responded to the area after receiving a call from the MTA that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. See Earlier Story: Person Struck, Killed by LIRR Train Near Hampton Bays The train stopped west of Hillstation Road where Stoklosa was found dead on the eastbound side of the tracks, police said. MTA Police re…
Driver Rescued After LIRR Train Crashes Into Vehicle In Suffolk Driver Rescued After LIRR Train Crashes Into Vehicle In Suffolk
Driver Rescued After Lirr Train Crashes Into Vehicle In Suffolk A driver was hospitalized after the van he was driving was hit by a Long Island Railroad train. The incident took place in Suffolk County around midnight on Wednesday, March, 16, on the Montauk Branch, when the van was struck by a westbound train, east of the Patchogue Station, MTA officials said. Officials are not sure how the van got onto the tracks, railroad officials said. Following the crash, service on the Montauk Branch was suspended between Sayville and Bellport. The driver of the vehicle was rescued from the vehicle by emergency personnel and transported alive to a nearby hospita…
Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Nassau County Police Say Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Nassau County Police Say
Man Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By Lirr Train, Nassau County Police Say Police are investigating after a person was hit by a Long Island Railroad train, delaying service for commuters. The man was struck around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, east of the Forest Hills by a Hempstead Branch train, according to the MTA. According to the NYPD, the man was seen lying on the "roadbed" as the train pulled into the Forest Hills, Queens, station.  The motorman saw but could not stop in time, police said.  The victim died at the scene. The man has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.  MTA officials said a preliminary investigation fou…
Highest Paid LIRR Employee Sentenced For Overtime Fraud Scheme Highest Paid LIRR Employee Sentenced For Overtime Fraud Scheme
Highest Paid Lirr Employee Sentenced For Overtime Fraud Scheme A longtime employee of the Long Island Railroad who was once the highest-paid employee of the MTA will spend time behind bars for orchestrating an overtime fraud scheme, federal officials announced. Holbrook resident Thomas Caputo, age 56, who became the highest-paid MTA employee in 2018 through the overtime scheme, was sentenced to eight months in prison for conspiracy to commit federal program fraud. Caputo was also sentenced to three years of supervised release with six months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service. US Attorney Damian Williams said that Caputo submitted …
Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Suffolk Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Suffolk
Police Asking For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Suffolk Police are asking the public for help after a man was found dead at a tent encampment on Long Island. The Hispanic man, known only as "Oscar," was found around 10:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3 in a wooded area located south of Riverhead Building Supply, at 1093 Pulaski Street, and south of the nearby Long Island Railroad tracks.  According to Detective Richard Freeborn, of the Riverhead Police, when officers arrived they found the man dead dressed in multiple layers of clothing and jackets along with blue jeans and black boots. The department's Detective Div…
Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After LIRR Incident Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After LIRR Incident
Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After Lirr Incident A Long Island man and woman have been charged after allegedly racially harassing a family on a Long Island Railroad train at Penn Station. Suffolk County residents Justin Likerman, age 37, of Ronkonkoma, and Kristin Digesaro, age 39, of Huntington, were arrested in connection with an incident that took place on Monday, Jan. 10, said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The charges of aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, come after a video surfaced on Twitter showing Likerman screaming racially-charged statements at the family and saying his country was not goi…
Long Island Railroad Service Suspended After Person Struck By Train Long Island Railroad Service Suspended After Person Struck By Train
Long Island Railroad Service Suspended After Person Struck By Train The Long Island Railroad temporarily suspended service in both directions on its Ronkonkoma branch after a person was struck by a train, officials said. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, the LIRR announced that eastbound and westbound service was temporarily halted on the branch after a person was hit by a train near the Wyandanch station. As of 11:50 a.m., service was still suspended in both directions between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, impacting multiple trains scheduled to arrive through the morning and early afternoon. Officials said that buses are estimated to arrive i…
Fans Will See New Innovations When NY Islanders Open Brand-New $1.1 Billion Arena Fans Will See New Innovations When NY Islanders Open Brand-New $1.1 Billion Arena
Fans Will See New Innovations When NY Islanders Open Brand-New $1.1 Billion Arena Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back. Following a 13-game road trip to start the season, the New York Islanders are ready to welcome fans back in the stands for the first home game as they introduce the world to the brand-new UBS Arena in Elmont on Long Island. The Islanders finally hit their home ice for their first practice at the new arena on Thursday, Nov. 18, as they prepare for their long-awaited home opener against the Calgary Flames at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. Officials said that the intimacy fans rejoiced over at Nassau Coliseum will be retained at the new arena, with th…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person on the tracks of the Long Island Railroad was hit by a train and killed overnight. The incident took place around 10:54 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16 just east of Mineola, said LIRR officials. The person was pronounced dead on the scene. An investigation will determine additional details, LIRR said. Power was removed and train service was disrupted on a portion of the mainline until approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
LIRR Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks LIRR Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks
Lirr Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks Train service on the Long Island Railroad's Montauk branch was temporarily suspended after a vehicle was struck by a westbound train. The crash took place around 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, when a westbound Montauk Branch train from Patchogue headed for Babylon hit a car on the tracks east of Sayville, said the MTA. One person in the vehicle was taken to the hospital, a railroad spokesman said.  The number of people in the vehicle and what caused the collision are still under investigation.
LIRR Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks LIRR Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks
Lirr Back In Service After Train Hits Car On Tracks This story has been updated. Train service on the Long Island Railroad's Montauk branch was temporarily suspended after a vehicle was struck by a westbound train. The crash took place around 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, when a westbound Montauk Branch train from Patchogue headed for Babylon hit a car on the tracks east of Sayville, said the MTA. One person in the vehicle was taken to the hospital, a railroad spokesman said.  The number of people in the vehicle and what caused the collision are still under investigation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By LIRR Train 14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
14-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A teen was killed after being hit by a Long Island Railroad train. Christopher Coluccio, age 14, of West Sayville, was found next to the tracks near the Patchogue LIRR station around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, MTA officials said Officials said the investigation is ongoing. Police notified Coluccio's family and the Bayport-Blue Point school district. Coluccio reportedly might have been wearing earbuds at the time of the crash.  Bayport-Blue Point Superintendent Timothy Hearney, in a statement, said: "As many of you know, this has been a difficult week, and unlike any other for our school com…
Long Island Woman Attacked, Hit In Head With Computer On LIRR, Police Say Long Island Woman Attacked, Hit In Head With Computer On LIRR, Police Say
Long Island Woman Attacked, Hit In Head With Computer On Lirr, Police Say A local woman riding on the Long Island Railroad was injured when she was hit in the head with a laptop computer by another rider. The incident took place around 10:52 a.m., Wednesday, July 7, when Southampton Police responded to the Bridgehampton Train Station for a reported attack. According to Lt. Susan Ralph, the victim, a Long Island resident, was traveling from the Southampton station to Bridgehampton when she was struck in the head with a laptop computer resulting in physical injury and damage to the computer.  As a result of the investigation, Shantal April Daniel, a…
Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Suspending Service Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Suspending Service
Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By Lirr Train, Suspending Service Service on part of the Long Island Railroad has been suspended after a person was struck and killed by a train. The incident took place around 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 28 at the Oakwood Road railroad crossing in West Hills at Huntington Station, said LIRR officials. Service is suspended between Hicksville and Port Jefferson in both directions, LIRR said. The department is working to secure buses, and suggest customers use other branches where possible.  In addition, the 1:06 p.m. train from Hicksville due in Port Jefferson at 2:11 p.m. has been delayed. Suffolk County Police said Oak…
Person Struck By LIRR Train Person Struck By LIRR Train
Person Struck By Lirr Train Regular train service has returned to the Long Island Railroad after a person was struck by a train in Nassau County. The incident took place around 11:40 a.m., Monday, May 24, when the unauthorized person on the track near Plandome was hit by the train, said the LIRR on Twitter. There were about 60 customers onboard the train when the incident took place, LIRR officials said.  Buses were ordered to transport commuters. The strike suspended service for up to two hours on the Port Washington branch in both directions between Great Neck and Port Washington, the LIRR said. Service was …
Multiple Fatalities Reported In Long Island House Fire Multiple Fatalities Reported In Long Island House Fire
Multiple Fatalities Reported In Long Island House Fire Click here for an updated story: Three Now Confirmed Dead, Four Injured In Long Island House Fire Multiple people have been killed in a house fire on Long Island. The house fire started around 5:38 a.m., Thursday, May 6 on Washington Street in Garden City, said Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a heavy blaze coming from the home, Uttaro said. "Multiple fatalities were found in the home," he said. Uttaro said he could not put an exact number of the fatalities due to the fire and the overhaul taking pla…
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency on Long Island. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, and seven other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been issued for portions of the Long Island Railroad and Metro-North. Anyo…
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man was struck and killed by a train on the Long Island Railroad. The incident took place around 7 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, when the unidentified man was hit by a westbound train at Rockville Center, said MTA Spokesman Shams Tarek.  All passengers on the train were transferred to an arriving westbound train that arrived at 7:17 a.m. and continued on their way. Only the Babylon Line was affected, with 15-20 minute delays including two eastbound train cancellations, he added. An investigation of circumstances is preliminary, but criminality is not suspected, Tarek said. Check…
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man was killed after being struck by a train on the Long Island Railroad. The incident took place around 5:52 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31 in Suffolk County, when the 4:41 train from Southampton due at Penn Station at 7:02 a.m. struck an "authorized person" on the tracks west of Sayville, said an MTA spokesperson. Montauk Branch service was suspended between Babylon and Patchogue.  The incident resulted in three delayed trains. At 7:49 a.m. service was restored on the Montauk Branch with residual delays.  The MTA Police continue to investigate the incident, but said a preliminary i…