Dorchester, MA
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Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts
Orange Line Repairs Halfway Complete, Project On Schedule MBTA Boasts The MBTA announced recently that construction crews are halfway through repairs on the Orange Line, which puts the transit authority on schedule to reopen the second-busiest line later this month.  The MBTA closed the Orange Line on Aug. 19 to the dismay of hundreds of thousands of people who ride that arm of the commuter rail every day. Boston and state leaders and federal regulators called for the repairs following several high-profile mistakes and accidents that happened over the summer because of aging infrastructure.  The transit system released a breakdown earlier this month of what …

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfax, VA
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New Silver Line Stations Not Quite Ready For Passengers New Silver Line Stations Not Quite Ready For Passengers
New Silver Line Stations Not Quite Ready For Passengers Hopeful commuters ready to hop a ride on the Silver Line from one of the new stations will be disappointed when they realize those stops are not open yet despite how it looks.  The lights are on, but you're not allowed in — yet.  The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is asking residents to be patient as they continue testing and final prep work at several new stations along Phase 2 of the rail line.  The 11.5-mile extension includes stops at Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, and Ash…

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by Josh Lanier
Towson, MD
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Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools
Masks No Longer Required Indoors In Baltimore; Optional In Schools The City of Baltimore’s indoor mask mandate has been lifted. “Baltimore’s COVID-19 infection metrics are just a fraction of what they were a few weeks ago,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott in a statement. “We will continue to monitor our COVID-19 metrics and make informed decisions. The health safety of our residents remains my top priority.” The policy was lifted as of 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The decision to remove the mandate came after recent data trends showed a stark decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations.  As of Tuesday, Feb. 22, the Maryland Department of Health determined that 77% …

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by David Cifarelli
Mount Vernon, NY
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Woman Charged For Assaulting Metro-North Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester Woman Charged For Assaulting Metro-North Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester
Woman Charged For Assaulting Metro-North Train Conductor With Pumpkin In Westchester A 21-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a Metro-North conductor with a pumpkin after being asked for a ticket, the Westchester County District Attorney announced. Bronx resident Alexis Adams was riding the train shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11 when she was confronted by a conductor asking her to produce a ticket, or else leave at the next stop. It is alleged that Adams proceeded to hit the conductor in the face with a pumpkin and then punched her in the face and head multiple times. The conductor was transported to a local hospital where she received medic…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet
Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet Westchester County has added the first all-electric buses to the Bee-Line fleet. The county announced on Wednesday, Sept. 1, that it is adding six all-electric Bee-Line buses, including two 40-foot buses and four 35-foot buses. “This is an exciting day for commuters and the environment," County Executive George Latimer said. "The unveiling of our first all-electric bus shows Westchester County’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with greener vehicles. In addition to meeting our sustainability goals by reducing emissions, these new electric buses will save the County money b…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hamilton Township, NJ
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50 NJ Rail Passengers Moved To Another Train After Cab Starts Smoking, Causing Delays 50 NJ Rail Passengers Moved To Another Train After Cab Starts Smoking, Causing Delays
50 NJ Rail Passengers Moved To Another Train After Cab Starts Smoking, Causing Delays About 50 rail passengers had to be transferred to another train in Mercer County after a cab began smoking, NJ Transit officials said. Switching trains prompted delays of up to 60 minutes along the Northeast corridor on Tuesday afternoon, a NJ Transit spokesman said. Everett Merrill, the Transit spokesman, said no rail workers saw flames, but there was smoke beneath a rail cab about 2:20 p.m. Transit officials safely moved passengers to another train at the Hamilton station, Merrill said The smoke was reported on Northeast Corridor Train No. 3843 which left Penn Station at 12:37 p.m. and w…

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by Jon Craig
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Driver Killed In Newark Crash With NJ Transit Bus Authorities ID Driver Killed In Newark Crash With NJ Transit Bus
Authorities ID Driver Killed In Newark Crash With NJ Transit Bus A 33-year-old woman died and several others were injured in a crash between a vehicle and NJ Transit bus early Tuesday in Newark, authorities said. The Bloomfield-bound bus was struck head-on by a westbound 2007 Chevy Impala while going east on Hawthorne Avenue near Clinton Place around 5:30 a.m., NJ Transit spokesman Jim Smith said. Paige N. Graham, of Newark, was behind the wheel of the Chevy, and crossed the double yellow line before hitting the bus, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara said. There were seven passen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
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'Baby 55': Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth On SEPTA Bus 'Baby 55': Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth On SEPTA Bus
'Baby 55': Philadelphia Woman Gives Birth On SEPTA Bus Makira Williams, was on her way to a doctor's appointment on the Route 55 SEPTA bus in Philadelphia when the unexpected happened: Her baby boy made an appearance -- four weeks early. Within 10 minutes of stepping onto the bus the morning of June 26, Williams began to feel contractions. And then her baby's head, she told Daily Voice. Williams was on her way to the doctor in the first place because she was a few centimeters dilated. And she knew that was common, but wanted to get checked out anyway. Well, baby Mazir didn't want to wait until July 21. He didn't want to wait another minut…

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by Nicole Acosta
Brentwood, NY
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COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island
Covid-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island After a successful rollout of a free transit ride pop-up pilot COVID-19 vaccination sites at MTA stations across New York, the state announced it will be expanding its efforts, including a new site on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. In five days, Cuomo said that a total of 5,701 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at MTA sites. Following the success of the pilot during its first week, Cuomo announced…

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by Zak Failla
Edison, NJ
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NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules
NJ Coast Train Derailment Prompts Modified Schedules Special train schedules are in effect on the North Jersey Coast and Northeast Corridor lines due to last week's derailment in Central Jersey. The temporary schedules are in effect while repairs to damaged track and road bed are made after the Nov. 23 derailment of a New York-bound train between Perth Amboy and Woodbridge stations in Middlesex County. Commuters may experience general delays of up to 15 minutes and customers should plan accordingly.  Riders are urged to view the complete modified schedule for the North Jersey Coast here and for the Northeast Corridor by clicking here. NJ T…

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by Jon Craig
Brookfield, CT
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Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says
Man Punches Female Conductor 30 Times In Fairfield County, MTA Says A female Metro-North conductor was assaulted by a Fairfield County man after being told to move to a different car, MTA officials said. The conductor instructed Bridgeport resident Elijah Sampson that he was sitting in a car that was closed to the public at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, and he was prompted to move to an open car. Officials said that Sampson refused, and an engineer made contact with MTA police to meet at an upcoming station. When the train reached the Fairfield Metro station, Sampson punched the conductor approximately 30 times. The conductor was taken to Brid…

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by Zak Failla
Amherst, MA
Police & Fire
Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail
Driver Who Allegedly Tried To Run Over Three People With A Bus Is Being Held Without Bail A Greenfield bus driver accused of trying to hit a man and two children with a public transit bus is being held without bail following a dangerousness hearing. Steven Connell, 38, of Gill, was ordered held without the right to bail during a Greenfield District Court hearing on July 8, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Connell is awaiting trial related to charges stemming from a June 4 incident in which he allegedly tried to hit three people - at least one of whom is black - with his bus by crashing it into a building. According to police reports, three males had bee…

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by Kristin Palpini