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First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know
First-In-Nation Congestion Pricing Plan Takes Effect In Manhattan: Here's What To Know Driving in New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll now be paying for it. New York City has become the first city in the nation to implement a congestion pricing plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan’s busiest areas while funding crucial public transit improvements. This plan went into effect on Sunday, January 5. It seeks to lower traffic congestion, improve air quality, and finance important upgrades to public transportation. Key Details of the Plan Toll Rates: Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll starti…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades.  Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released Of Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville ID Released Of Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville
ID Released For West Sayville Man Killed By Lirr Train The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 5 in West Sayville and disrupted service for approximately two hours, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Original report: Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville On Monday morning, April 8, the MTA identified the man who died as Steven Calone, age 54, of West Sayville. "The investigation is ongoing but initially looks like it was non-criminal in nature," the MTA said…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train In West Sayville A person was killed after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released Of Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville  The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 5 in West Sayville and disrupted service for approximately two hours, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). "The investigation is ongoing but initially looks like it was non-criminal in nature," the MTA said. The person's identity has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates,

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester Man On Train 'Executed 20-Year-Old Who Considered Him A Friend,' DA Says Westchester Man On Train 'Executed 20-Year-Old Who Considered Him A Friend,' DA Says
Westchester Man On Train 'Executed 20-Year-Old Who Considered Him A Friend,' DA Says New details have been released following the indictment of a Westchester County man in connection to an execution-style shooting onboard a Long Island Rail Road train last year. Suffolk County Police arrested Nicholas D'Agostino, age 20, of Yonkers on Thursday, May 18 for allegedly shooting Suffolk County resident Yusef Staine, of West Babylon, also 20 years old, to death on the train on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at approximately 1:45 a.m. He was indicted on Friday, May 19, and charged with: Second-degree murder, a Class A felony; Second-degree criminal possession of a weap…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NY AG Recovers $1.6M For State From Government Contractor On Long Island NY AG Recovers $1.6M For State From Government Contractor On Long Island
NY AG Recovers $1.6M For State From Government Contractor On Long Island A government contractor based on Long Island who allegedly skimmed funds from state public works projects will be forced to forfeit more than $1.5 million, the Attorney General announced. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday, March 19 that her office has recovered $1.875 million from V.J. Associates Inc. (VJA) of Suffolk after reaching a settlement for falsely inflating bills on projects in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Of the 1.875 million, $1,658,020 is going back to New York State. The Hicksville-based company performed services as subcontractors on pub…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections
Covid-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections The Metropolitan Transit Authority is taking drastic measures to help clean up the public transit system for essential workers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and MTA officials announced that Metro-North, LIRR, and New York City subway trains and stations would be disinfected every 24 hours to curb the spread of the virus. To achieve that, Cuomo said that the subways would be shut down every morning from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. when ridership is at its lowest, noting that ridership is down 92 percent across the board …

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by Zak Failla