Trespasser Fatally Struck By Train In Wayne: NJ Transit Trespasser Fatally Struck By Train In Wayne: NJ Transit
Trespasser Fatally Struck By Train In Wayne: NJ Transit A woman was fatally struck by a train in Wayne on Saturday, April 12, authorities said. At 2:57 p.m., a Montclair Boonton Line train, struck and fatally injured the woman, who was trespassing, east of the Wayne Route 23 Transit Center, NJ Transit said.  The train, which departed Hoboken at 1:58 p.m., was en route to Dover at 3:30 p.m., NJTransit said. There were no injuries to the 27 customers and crew on board, NJ Transit said.  Montclair-Boonton Line rail service was temporarily suspended in both directions between Montclair State University to Denville, NJ Transit said. New Je…
New 'World-Class' LIRR Station Breaks Ground In Yaphank New 'World-Class' LIRR Station Breaks Ground In Yaphank
New 'World-Class' Lirr Station Breaks Ground In Yaphank Construction is underway on a new Long Island Rail Road station promising faster, more accessible travel. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new Yaphank LIRR station, located roughly three miles east of the current Yaphank platform, on Thursday, April 3. The new transit digs promise a “world-class, fully accessible experience,” ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said. It will be strategically closer to major thoroughfares such as William Floyd Parkway and the Long Island Expressway, as well as the key scientific hub, Brookhaven …
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin
Alert Issued For Vulnerable Adult Reported Missing In Baldwin Authorities are seeking help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Isaiah Farrow, 23, was last seen on McKinley Street in Baldwin at around 2 a.m. Friday, April 4, according to Nassau County Police. Farrow has autism, is non-verbal, and may be in need of medication, police said. He was last seen wearing a red North Face jacket, black gloves, red, white, and black sneakers, a backpack, and an ID bracelet with his contact information. Farrow likes to ride trains and buses, and may travel to New York City or the Hamptons, police noted. Anyone with information is asked to …
3 Family Members Killed By Train In Bristol, Police Say (UPDATE) 3 Family Members Killed By Train In Bristol, Police Say (UPDATE)
3 Family Members Killed By Train In Bristol, Police Say (Update) A devastating tragedy has rocked a Bucks County community after multiple members of the same family were struck and killed by a train Thursday evening, April 3, authorities said. UPDATE: 'He Died Trying To Save His Son:' Remembering Family Killed By Amtrak Train In PA Just before 6 p.m. on April 3, Bristol Borough police officers were called to the rail line for a report of a person on the tracks, Police Chief Joseph Moors said at a press conference. When officers were on scene, they tried to go up on the rail line to remove subjects but didn’t get up in time, the chief said. The three ind…
West Hartford Arsonist Busted Admiring Hartford Bus Station Fire: Police West Hartford Arsonist Busted Admiring Hartford Bus Station Fire: Police
West Hartford Arsonist Busted Admiring Hartford Bus Station Fire: Police An early morning fire that police say was intentionally set at a CTfastrak station caused more than $13,000 in damage and led to the arrest of a West Hartford man. Aaron Davis, 43, of West Hartford, was arrested after troopers were called to the Sigourney Street CTfastrak station in Hartford for reports of a fire on a wooden bench, Connecticut State Police said. As police investigated the scene around 5 a.m., they said multiple bystanders approached, asking questions or watching the response. Troopers noticed one man lingering longer than anyone else and observing the damage, which caught t…
VIDEO: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished VIDEO: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished
Video: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished The long-shuttered bus shelter at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood was torn down on the morning of Wednesday, March 26. Photographs and video footage of the demolition were captured by Boyd A. Loving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, the structure will be replaced with a traditional bus shelter. It has been shuttered since 2017. In the meantime, the Village Council is working in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to choose a permanent design …
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026
Waymo To Begin Self-Driving Taxi Service In This Northeast City By 2026 Washington, DC, will soon join Waymo's growing list of cities offering fully autonomous taxi rides. Waymo announced it'll launch its driverless ride-hailing service in the nation's capital in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The self-driving taxi rides are expected to begin in 2026. The rollout of Waymo One, the company's paid robotaxi app, follows a return to the capital earlier in 2025, when the company began laying the groundwork for expansion. Human-operated Waymo vehicles are already on DC streets collecting feedback and learning the area's driving patterns. Owned by Goog…
Measles Exposure Warning Issued After Infected Person Visits DC Train Station, Urgent Care Measles Exposure Warning Issued After Infected Person Visits DC Train Station, Urgent Care
Measles Exposure Warning Issued After Infected Person Visits DC Train Station, Urgent Care A person with measles visited multiple high-traffic spots in Washington, DC while contagious — and now local health officials are racing to track down anyone who may have been exposed. DC Health confirmed the case on Tuesday, March 25. Officials say the infected person traveled on an Amtrak train, went through Union Station, and later showed up at an urgent care center in Adams Morgan while still contagious. The exposure timeline is as follows: Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 (Southbound) on March 19, 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Amtrak Concourse, Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE on&n…
50% Off NJ Transit For Drivers Impacted By Route 80 Sinkhole Repairs 50% Off NJ Transit For Drivers Impacted By Route 80 Sinkhole Repairs
50% Off NJ Transit For Drivers Impacted By Route 80 Sinkhole Repairs The numerous Route 80 closures got you down? NJ Transit is here to help. NJ Transit announced, effective this week, they are offering a 50% discount on roundtrip travel for those affected by the ongoing emergency repair work on  Route 80. Customers traveling from Hackettstown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Lake Hopatcong, and Mount Arlington will not need to purchase a fare when boarding. Customers at these stations should inform the train crew if they are transferring at Newark Broad Street Station or Summit Station to continue their trip to Penn Station New York. They will receive a tra…
Teen Shot Dead On SEPTA Bus; Suspects At Large: Philadelphia Police Teen Shot Dead On SEPTA Bus; Suspects At Large: Philadelphia Police
Teen Shot Dead On SEPTA Bus; Suspects At Large: Philadelphia Police A teen was shot dead during a fight on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia, police announced on Saturday, March 22. The 15-year-old boy was among a group of 5 to 6 juveniles involved in a physical altercation at the rear of the bus at 40th Street and Girard Avenue around 1:03 p.m., according to Officer Tanya Little. During the chaos, one of the juveniles exited through the rear door and fired a single shot back into the bus, striking the 15-year-old in the chest, Little said. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 1:19 p.m., according to the re…
Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police
Man Threatened Bus Driver With Hammer: Hoboken Police A 43-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged with threatening a bus driver with a hammer on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. That afternoon, Matthew Seriale was double parked on Clinton Street between First and Second Streets, a spokesperson for the Hoboken police said. When an NJ Transit bus tried to pass his vehicle, Serial grabbed a hammer from his car, walked toward the front door of the bus and waved the hammer at the bus driver while threatening to strike him in the head, police said. Serial was charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault on a motorbus driver and …
Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police
Man Dies After Falling From SEPTA Platform In Philadelphia: Police A 66-year-old man died after falling from a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Monday, March 10. The man fell from the platform on the 3900 block of Kensington Avenue at 8:34 p.m., police said. Philadelphia Fire Department medics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene at 8:59 p.m., according to officials. The scene has been secured. No further details have been released.