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Man On Tracks In Region Injured By Passing Train Man On Tracks In Region Injured By Passing Train
Man On Tracks In Region Injured By Passing Train A man walking along the train tracks in Rockland County was struck on the shoulder by an NJ Transit passenger train as he jumped out of the way. Dave Steckel of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said the incident occurred in Nanuet around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as the train on the Pascack Valley Line passed the unidentified man. The train had just department Spring Valley and was due to arrive in Hoboken, New Jersey, at 1:30 p.m., when it struck the man west of Clarkstown Road. "The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time," Steckel added. There were no reported i…
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 …
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say 4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say
4 Shot, 1 Critically, In Hudson Valley During Large, 'Disorderly,' Gathering, Police Say Four people were shot, one critically, in the region during a large, disorderly gathering. The incident occurred in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie around 3:30 a.m., Friday, July 5, in the area of 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrance Beam of the Poughkeepsie Police, responding officers, encountered a large disorderly group and four people suffering from gunshot wounds.  Officers began rendering aid to the victims and secured a crime scene. A 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, Beam said. Three women in thei…
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…
27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant
27-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Person Repeatedly Outside Hudson Valley Restaurant A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly repeatedly stabbing another man outside a Hudson Valley restaurant. The incident took place in Putnam County around 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16 in the town of Southeast at the La Patrona Mexican Restaurant at 182 Route 22. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville said deputies were dispatched to the restaurant for a dispute in progress with a knife involved.  Arriving deputies found a large crowd outside the restaurant and quickly located the victim, a 27-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck an…
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.