10-Point Plan To 'Transform' MTA Unveiled By Cuomo, de Blasio 10-Point Plan To 'Transform' MTA Unveiled By Cuomo, de Blasio 10-Point Plan To 'Transform' MTA Unveiled By Cuomo, de Blasio
10-Point Plan To 'Transform' MTA Unveiled By Cuomo, de Blasio Elected officials in New York have reached an agreement on a new plan to “transform” travel in the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have introduced a 10-point proposal to transform the MTA and create “dedicated and sustained funding streams for the agency.” The plan includes “congestion” tolling and a reorganization of the MTA. The proposal would see tolls vary based on the time of day, with the prices being set next year and introduced in 2021. According to reports, the lawmakers have suggested that some of the resulting tax revenue from potentially …
Man Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Wanted In Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend, Teen Boy Man Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Wanted In Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend, Teen Boy Man Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Wanted In Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend, Teen Boy
Man Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Wanted In Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend, Teen Boy A man who was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester had reportedly just violently murdered his girlfriend and her teen son. Hector Cruz, 51, of the Bronx, who has been identified as the person who was killed after he jumped in front of the Metro-North train in Hartsdale Sunday morning, Feb. 17 was a "person of interest" in the weekend murders of his girlfriend, Marisol Ortiz, 51, and her 14-year-old son, Alanche Delorbe, according to New York City Police. Cruz jumped in front of the train around 10 a.m. Sunday in Hartsdale, confirmed Metro-North officials. Ortiz and …
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester This story has been updated. Metro-North service was delayed after a person was struck and killed by a train in Westchester. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Hartsdale station just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. A fatality investigation followed the incident, which occurred when an unauthorized person was on the northbound tracks. Neither the gender nor identity of the person struck has been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Deal Would Create Metro-North Line Into Penn Station From Westchester New Deal Would Create Metro-North Line Into Penn Station From Westchester New Deal Would Create Metro-North Line Into Penn Station From Westchester
New Deal Would Create Metro-North Line Into Penn Station From Westchester At long last, Metro-North riders may soon have access to Penn Station from Westchester, as the MTA moves forward with a new deal with Amtrak. This week, MTA officials announced the new deal with Amtrak, which will call for new Metro-North stops in Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/ Van Nest and Hunts Point, bringing those commuters, and those from the New Rochelle station, to Penn Station in Manhattan. Without hitting any hurdles, the new Bronx stations are expected to be open no later than 2023. "We are pleased to have reached a preliminary agreement that will allow for MTA to advance …
Man Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester Man Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester Man Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester
Man Struck By Metro-North Train In Westchester A man on the tracks was struck by a Metro-North train on Saturday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the White Plains station just before 7:30 a.m. Jan. 19, according to Metro-North. There were hour-long delays of about 15 minutes after the incident in which the man was hospitalized. The extent of the man's injuries has not yet been released. The incident is under investigation by Metro-North Police. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale
New Canaan Resident ID'd As Man Found Dead At Metro-North Station In Springdale A man whose body was found under the Springdale train station platform in Stamford has been identified as a New Canaan resident. Stephen Sugrue, 65, was found under the platform late Saturday afternoon, Dec. 29, according to Metro-North officials. The cause of death is pending results the Medical Examiner's Office. MTA police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Sugrue's death was the second death of a New Canaan resident near the tracks. John Hickey, 50, was killed on Dec. 13, 2018, by a train between the Darien and Noroton Heights stations.
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Metro-North officials have released the identity of a 50-year-old man who was hit and killed by a train last week. John Hickey, 50, of New Canaan, was struck and killed Thursday night near Darien, said Metro-North officials. The incident took place around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 13 at Noroton Heights. The train had departed Grand Central at 6:49 p.m. headed for New Haven. Hickey was pronounced dead at the scene.  MTA Police are investigating.
Police: Woman With Warrant Arrested At Metro-North Station Searching For Loose Change Police: Woman With Warrant Arrested At Metro-North Station Searching For Loose Change Police: Woman With Warrant Arrested At Metro-North Station Searching For Loose Change
Police: Woman With Warrant Arrested At Metro-North Station Searching For Loose Change A woman with a warrant out for her arrest was taken into police custody after she was caught at a Westchester Metro-North train station searching for loose change. Westchester County Police officers were dispatched to the Mount Kisco train station shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, where there was a report of a woman possibly tampering with the ticket machines. Upon arrival, police found Susan Adams, 57, who said she was homeless and was checking the machines for any money that may have been left behind. A check of her ID found that she had a warrant for her arrest that was issued b…
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Darien A 50-year-old man was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Thursday night near Darien. According to Metro-North officials, the incident took place around 7:35 p.m. Dec. 13 at Noroton Heights. The train had departed Grand Central at 6:49 p.m. headed for New Haven. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identification is pending notification of next of kin. MTA Police are investigating. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Train Service Suspended In Pearl River After Train Hits Car Train Service Suspended In Pearl River After Train Hits Car Train Service Suspended In Pearl River After Train Hits Car
Train Service Suspended In Pearl River After Train Hits Car A car was hit by a train in Pearl River, causing a suspension of service in the area. The incident took place around 10 a.m. Friday when Pascack Valley train #1605, departing Hoboken at 8:57 a.m. for Spring Valley, struck a car at the Central Avenue grade crossing in Pearl River, said Metro-North officials There were no reported injuries to the approximately 12 customers or crew on board the train or to the adult female driver of the car, the MTA said. Service is suspended between Pearl River and Woodcliff Lake.  The train was only operating at about 5 miles per hour and there w…
Metro-North Issues 24-Hour Ban On Alcohol During SantaCon Metro-North Issues 24-Hour Ban On Alcohol During SantaCon Metro-North Issues 24-Hour Ban On Alcohol During SantaCon
Metro-North Issues 24-Hour Ban On Alcohol During SantaCon Santa Claus is set to come to town this weekend, but he’ll be doing it sober if he takes a Metro-North train instead of his sleigh. With SantaCon scheduled this weekend in the area, the MTA announced that it was instituting a 24-hour ban on alcohol on Metro-North trains and stations. The ban goes into effect at noon on Saturday, Dec. 8 and will continue through noon the following day to “maintain safe and orderly travel during this weekend’s SantaCon event. MTA police officers will be on duty at Grand Central Terminal and throughout Metro-North trains and stations to enforce the ban. Anyone…
Metro-North Employee From Westchester Dies From Injuries From Car Explosion Metro-North Employee From Westchester Dies From Injuries From Car Explosion Metro-North Employee From Westchester Dies From Injuries From Car Explosion
Metro-North Employee From Westchester Dies From Injuries From Car Explosion A Metro-North employee who was injured when a car exploded in a train yard parking lot earlier this year has died. Gerald Schroeder, 67, of White Plains, died on Nov. 24, Metro-North confirmed Tuesday. Schroeder and another employee were injured around 1 p.m.Friday, Oct. 19 in the parking lot of Metro-North’s North White Plains Yard when a car exploded. At the time, their injuries weren't originally thought to be life-threatening but Schroeder's obituary said he died from the injuries sustained during the explosion.  Schroeder worked as a plumber for 47 years. He worked at …