Man Electrocuted At Hoboken PATH Trying To Retrieve Cell Phone: PAPD Man Electrocuted At Hoboken PATH Trying To Retrieve Cell Phone: PAPD
Man Electrocuted At Hoboken PATH Trying To Retrieve Cell Phone: Papd A man was hospitalized after he went onto the tracks at Hoboken PATH Train and was electrocuted on Sunday, Aug. 10, authorities said. At 1:55 a.m., officers found a 25-year-old man on the tracks, unconscious after trying to retrieve his dropped cell phone, Port Authority police said. He was injured after coming in contact with the third rail, police said. Power to the third rail was shut and the victim was removed, stabilized and taken to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in serious but stable condition, police said. Normal operations at the station resumed at 4 a.m., police s…
Man Killed By Hudson Bergen Light Rail In Jersey City: NJ Transit Man Killed By Hudson Bergen Light Rail In Jersey City: NJ Transit
Man Killed By Hudson Bergen Light Rail In Jersey City: NJ Transit A man was struck and killed by a Hudson Bergen Light Rail train late Thursday in Jersey City, authorities said. Just before 12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, a light rail vehicle that left West Side Avenue at 11:48 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Exchange Place at 12:24 a.m. hit an adult male trespasser near the Garfield Avenue Station, NJ Transit spokespersons said. One of the 25 customers on board and the train operator were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to NJ Transit. Service was suspended in both directions between Garfield Avenue and West Side Avenu…
Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located
Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located A high-speed chase involving four juveniles — three reported missing from Michigan — wound through Lebanon and Lancaster counties before ending in a foot pursuit, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 8. All four have now been located, according to Manheim Township Police. The incident began Thursday night on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lebanon County when troopers attempted to stop a suspect vehicle, PSP said. The driver exited at the Lancaster/Lebanon Interchange, prompting multiple municipalities to join the search. Manheim Borough police spotted the vehicle on State Route…
Man In Wheelchair Struck Dead By Peter Pan Bus Heading To DC From Station In Philadelphia Man In Wheelchair Struck Dead By Peter Pan Bus Heading To DC From Station In Philadelphia
Man In Wheelchair Struck Dead By Peter Pan Bus Heading To DC From Station In Philadelphia A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a Peter Pan bus outside 30th Street Station in Philadelphia’s University City, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 7. The crash happened just before 9:35 a.m. at the intersection of Market Street and Schuylkill Avenue, steps from one of the city’s busiest transit hubs. The 40-year-old man had been panhandling between two lanes of traffic when he rolled in front of the bus as it was stopped at a red light, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Once the signal turned green, the bus — which was headed northbound on Schuylkill Avenue —…
Woman Killed By Train In Hackensack, NJ Transit Says Woman Killed By Train In Hackensack, NJ Transit Says
Woman Killed By Train In Hackensack, NJ Transit Says A woman was struck and killed by a train Thursday morning, Aug. 7 in Hackensack, NJ Transit officials said. Just before 10 a.m., Pascack Valley Line Train 1651, which left Hoboken at 9:34 a.m.and was scheduled to arrive at New Bridge Landing at 10:01 a.m., struck the trespasser Sussex Street and Railroad Ave near Essex Street Station in Hackensack, a spokesperson for the agency said. There were no other injuries to the approximately five customers and crew on board. Service was suspended in both directions but has since resumed. New Jersey Transit Police are leading the investigation.
17-Year-Old Boy From Troy Has Been Missing 4 Days 17-Year-Old Boy From Troy Has Been Missing 4 Days
17-Year-Old Boy From Troy Has Been Missing 4 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a Capital Region teenager who has been missing for several days. Nolan Johnson, 17, of Troy, was last seen on Thursday, July 31, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Johnson was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers. He may have taken public transportation to Minnesota, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York state Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.
13 Injured After PATH Train Catches Fire At Newport Station: PAPD 13 Injured After PATH Train Catches Fire At Newport Station: PAPD
13 Injured After PATH Train Catches Fire At Newport Station: Papd Nine people had to be hospitalized after a PATH train caught fire on Monday morning, Aug. 4, authorities said. At 6:19 a.m., a fire began under an eastbound train in the Newport PATH station, Port Authority police said. The train filled with smoke and passengers were evacuated at the scene, police said. Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation with nine people being transported to a hospital for further evaluation, police said. Hoboken-World Trade Center and Journal Square-33rd Street lines resumed service at 11 a.m. police said.  NJ Transit trains, and buses #87 and 126 are…
Paterson Bus Rider Refused To Pay, Then Beat Up Drivers, Smashed Windows: Authorities Paterson Bus Rider Refused To Pay, Then Beat Up Drivers, Smashed Windows: Authorities
Paterson Bus Rider Refused To Pay, Then Beat Up Drivers, Smashed Windows: Authorities A Paterson man who refused to pay his bus fare multiple times is accused of physically attacking drivers and smashing windows with rocks and bottles, authorities in Passaic County said. Juan C. Hichez, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, July 29, near Madison and Park avenues in Paterson, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Hichez is accused of assaulting drivers and damaging jitney buses in a series of incidents dating back to January. In one case, police say he threw a rock at a bus door, shattering the glass. In another, he allegedly struck a driver in the head "multiple times" after refu…
Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority
Two NJ Transit Buses Collide Near Lincoln Tunnel: Port Authority Two New Jersey Transit buses crashed into each other on Thursday morning, July 24, authorities said. The crash occurred on Ramp 96, which leads to the Lincoln Tunnel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, a spokesperson for the Port Authority said. Port Authority Police and emergency response teams are on scene, authorities said. The incident is ongoing and an investigation is underway, authorities said. The Exclusive Bus Lane remains open though travel delays are expected, authorities said.
Lorton Bus Driver Battered In Broad Daylight — Teen Tracked Down Weeks Later: Police Lorton Bus Driver Battered In Broad Daylight — Teen Tracked Down Weeks Later: Police
Lorton Bus Driver Battered In Broad Daylight — Teen Tracked Down Weeks Later: Police A Lorton teenager has been arrested for allegedly boarding a bus and violently punching the driver in the face before fleeing the scene, Fairfax County police announced. Javantai Johnson, 18, was taken into custody on Friday, July 19, in Loudoun County following a weeks-long search after the July 8 attack, officials confirmed on Monday. The assault happened around 7:30 a.m. near Gunston Cove Road and Cranford Street in Lorton while the bus was making its regular route, police say.  At that time, investigators said an unknown rider got on the bus, punched the driver without warning, an…
Trespasser Killed By Train Near Newark Airport, Rail Officials Say; Heavy Delays Reported Trespasser Killed By Train Near Newark Airport, Rail Officials Say; Heavy Delays Reported
Trespasser Killed By Train Near Newark Airport, Rail Officials Say; Heavy Delays Reported A person was fatally struck by a train near Newark Airport on Wednesday morning, July 16, authorities said. The man, who has not been identified, was struck by a train at 8 a.m., NJ Transit said. The train departed Trenton at 7:11 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Penn Station at 8:23 a.m. There were no reported injuries to the 800 customer and crew on board. NJ Transit said rail service is subject to up to 30-minute delays into and out of Penn Station New York.  Rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored system-wide and by PATH at Hoboken, Newark Penn Station and 33rd St-…
$29.5M Luxury Housing Project For 55+ Coming To Nutley $29.5M Luxury Housing Project For 55+ Coming To Nutley
$29.5M Luxury Housing Project For 55+ Coming To Nutley A luxury housing project for adults 55 and over is coming to North Jersey — and it’s bringing firepits, BBQ grills, and a rooftop pool with it. JLL Capital Markets on Thursday, July 10 announced $29.5 million in construction financing for Soho Park Residences, an 85-unit luxury rental development set to rise at 116 Harrison St. in Nutley. The property, backed by Rock Solid Builders Inc., will include one- and two-bedroom apartments averaging 1,110 square feet. It will feature resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, library, sun deck with pool, firepits, BBQ stations, and a wellness ce…