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'Reckless' Cedar Grove Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds 'Reckless' Cedar Grove Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds
'Reckless' Cedar Grove Doc Sentenced For Defrauding Amtrak Out of $1.3 Million: Feds A 51-year-old Cedar Grove doctor was sentenced to 26 months in prison on Tuesday, May 7, for participating in a five-year health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrack Muhammad Mirza had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud, US Attorney Philip Sellinger said.   In 2021, Mirza was accused of recklessly injecting a hazardous dermal filler into patients seeking breast and penis enhancements — often with extremely harmful results — at dozens of offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as previously reported by Daily Voice. From April…
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan Sean Hinshillwood, of Marlton, died on April 23, according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Home. He was 56 years old. The Camden native "was a man of many talents and passions," his obituary says: His career spanned various fields including being a prison guard, a B&B mechanic at Amtrak, a union laborer at Jem Erectors, a landscaper and a tower worker. In his free time, Kevan enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, golfing with friends, indulging in shows like "Jersey Shore," and taking peaceful walks along the beach, his obit said. "His laughter was contagious, and his…
Fredericksburg Driver Killed By Train In Spotsy Had Disregarded Railroad Crossing Arms: Police Fredericksburg Driver Killed By Train In Spotsy Had Disregarded Railroad Crossing Arms: Police
Fredericksburg Driver Killed By Train In Spotsy Had Disregarded Railroad Crossing Arms: Police A 55-year-old Fredericksburg man was killed in a collision involving an Amtrak train in Spotsylvania County. Aaron L. Krebs was heading east on Mine Road in a 2013 Chevrolet Impala when he disregarded railroad crossing arms, which were down for an approaching train around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Virginia State Police said. Krebs attempted to cross the railroad tracks at Benchmark Road and was struck by a southbound Amtrak train, which remained at the scene. Krebs, who was wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene of the crash, police said. There were no reported injuries on the Amt…
Pedestrian Killed By Train Near Delair Bridge: NJ Transit Pedestrian Killed By Train Near Delair Bridge: NJ Transit
Pedestrian Killed By Train Near Delair Bridge: NJ Transit One person was fatally struck by an Atlantic City Rail Line bound for Philadelphia early Monday, April 1, authorities told Daily Voice.  Train 4608 departed Atlantic City at 4:11 a.m. and was due at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station at 5:47 a.m., but hit and killed a pedestrian near the Delair Bridge around 5:40 a.m., NJ Transit officials said.  None of the passengers or crew onboard were hurt, authorities said.  Service between Philadelphia 30th Street and Cherry Hill was shuttered Monday morning but has since resumed.  NJ Transit rail tickets are being cro…
Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit' Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit'
Aspiring Pharmacist Killed By Train In Schodack Remembered For 'Kindhearted, Gentle Spirit' Tributes are pouring in for the family of a 22-year-old man who was struck and killed by a passenger train in the region. Rensselaer County resident Kevin Ackerman, age 22, of Castleton-on-Hudson, died Wednesday, March 6, after being hit by an Amtrak train in the town of Schodack. New York State Police said the incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way, just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. Earlier Report: 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the…
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack A 22-year-old man has died after being struck by a train outside a business in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Schodack. New York State Police said Kevin Ackerman, of Castleton-on-Hudson, was walking near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way when he was struck by an Amtrak train. The train immediately stopped and contacted emergency services. Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The incident happened just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. It was not immedia…
$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Metropark Station $200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Metropark Station
$200 Million Healthcare Center Breaks Ground At NJ Metropark Station A new $200 million health and wellness center is hours away from breaking ground at none other than a NJ Transit station. The Hackensack Meridian Health facility will break ground Friday, March 8 at the New Jersey Transit Metropark Station in Iselin. The first of its kind, the center is expected to be completed by 2025. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to join hospital, transportation and other elected officials as well as developers at an 11 a.m. ceremony, according to a hospital press statement. It's billed as the first accessible health and wellness center at a major transit hub nation…
Hundreds Of Commuters Briefly Stranded In SEPTA Debacle Hundreds Of Commuters Briefly Stranded In SEPTA Debacle
Hundreds Of Commuters Briefly Stranded In SEPTA Debacle Some 250 Philadelphia commuters were left stranded on a "dead" track in West Philadelphia Thursday morning, Feb. 22, transit authorities confirmed to Daily Voice.  It happened during the morning rush hour around 7:30 a.m., SEPTA said.  "Amtrak mistakenly routed a Center City-bound SEPTA Regional Rail train to a dead track that was not receiving power," a spokesperson wrote. The marooned passengers were rescued when a second train was brought in and shuttled them to 30th Street Station, SEPTA said.  No one was injured and there was "never a chance of a collision," the spokes…
New Update: Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Rensselaer ID'd New Update: Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Rensselaer ID'd
New Update: Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Rensselaer ID'd This story has been updated. A Rensselaer County woman standing on the tracks was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train in the region. Linda Ryan, age 69, of Rensselaer, was struck around 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 in the city of Rensselaer. Deputy Police Chief John Mooney of the Rensselaer Police said Ryan was standing on the tracks in the area of South Street and Second Avenue when she was struck and killed. Amtrak service was disrupted for several hours as first responders removed her body and investigated the crash. No other injuries were reported, Mooney said. "The Rensselae…
Officials In Westchester Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line Officials In Westchester Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line
Officials In Westchester Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line Officials in the Hudson Valley are calling on the MTA to undertake a study on the feasibility of providing direct access to Penn Station from the Hudson Line.  In a letter addressed to MTA Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber, Westchester County Executive George Latimer called on the transportation agency to conduct a study on having direct one-seat access to Manhattan's Penn Station from the Hudson Line, Latimer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  "The advantages of such a connection are abundant," Latimer wrote in the latter, adding, "Improved transportation links would …
Multiple NJ Transit Lines Suspended Due To Signal Issues At NY Penn Station Multiple NJ Transit Lines Suspended Due To Signal Issues At NY Penn Station
Multiple NJ Transit Lines Suspended Due To Signal Issues At NY Penn Station An Amtrak signal issue at New York Penn Station has suspended NJ Transit service on Friday, Jan. 12, officials said. All rail service  on the Northeast Corridor, Raritan Valley Line and North Jersey Coast Line is suspended due to Amtrak signal issues, Kyalo Mulumba, a senior public information officer for NJ Transit said.  Bay Head shuttles will continue to operate and Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken, Mulumba said.  NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd St-NY and NJ TRANSIT bus…
Time For 'Albany's Greatest Eyesore' To Be Demolished, County Legislators Say (Poll) Time For 'Albany's Greatest Eyesore' To Be Demolished, County Legislators Say (Poll)
Time For 'Albany's Greatest Eyesore' To Be Demolished, County Legislators Say (Poll) After looming high above New York’s capital city for nearly a century, this local landmark may have finally worn out her welcome. Members of the Albany County Legislature are calling for Albany’s 11-story Central Warehouse building to be demolished following years of repeated failed attempts to rehabilitate the building. In a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state and federal leaders, Legislators Frank Mauriello and Paul Burgdorf requested that any public funds spent on “Albany’s greatest eyesore” go toward tearing it down and “starting from scratch.” “Though it once served as ‘an imp…
Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada
Latest Update: 'No Indication Of Terrorism' In Double-Fatal Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada New Update: IDs Released For Couple Killed In Fiery Crash On Bridge Linking NY, Canada Caught On Video There is no indication of terrorism after a car exploded after crashing near a bridge connecting the United States and Canada in New York on one of the year's busiest travel days, killing two people. The Thanksgiving Eve incident happened early Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 22 on the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls. The explosion involved a car entering the US from Canada, according to the City of Niagara Falls. The explosion reportedly happened when the car accelerated to around 80 miles…
Update: Amtrak Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension Update: Amtrak Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension
Update: Amtrak Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension After a few days of service suspension caused by safety concerns, those looking to travel by Amtrak between New York City and Westchester will once again be able to do so.  Amtrak rail service resumption between Croton-Harmon station in Croton-on-Hudson and New York City was announced by Amtrak officials on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Earlier Report - Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon Service between the two stations had been suspended on Sunday, Nov. 12 after structural issues were found in a New York City park…
Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon
Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon Those looking to travel between Westchester and New York City by Amtrak will be faced with service suspensions for the time being.  New, updated report - Update: Amtrack Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension Amtrak service between Croton-Harmon station in Croton-on-Hudson and New York City has been temporarily suspended as a result of safety concerns resulting from "structure issues" of a privately-owned building above Empire Line tracks, Amtrak officials announced on Sunday, Nov. 12.  The structural issues were found in a New York City pa…
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Ossining Person Struck, Killed By Train In Ossining
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Ossining One person was killed after "coming in contact" with a train in Northern Westchester. The incident occurred in Ossining, around 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, according to Jen Flanagan, spokesperson for Amtrak. Flanagan said the person, who has not yet been identified, was trespassing on the track in the area of Metro North MP 31 on the Hudson Line. There were no reported injuries to the 97 passengers or crew members onboard the train. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department is the lead agency.  The train was delayed for approximately three and a half hours. This is …
Stranger Breaks Into Hudson Home, Attacks Woman After Being Booted From Amtrak Train, Cops Say Stranger Breaks Into Hudson Home, Attacks Woman After Being Booted From Amtrak Train, Cops Say
Stranger Breaks Into Hudson Home, Attacks Woman After Being Booted From Amtrak Train, Cops Say A 31-year-old man is accused of breaking into a complete stranger’s home in the region and physically attacking her, minutes after getting booted off an Amtrak train. The Columbia County incident unfolded at around 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, in the city of Hudson, at the Hudson Terrace Apartments located on South Front Street. According to Hudson Police, the victim was inside her apartment with her young children and a friend when they heard a knock at the door. The man, identified by police as Matthew McNamara, of Walden in Montgomery County, allegedly then forced his way inside and began…
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Rail service in the region is disrupted after a freight train derailed, sending several tanker cars off the tracks and shutting down a major highway. The incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County, near Route 5 in Cranesville. At least a half dozen tanker cars came off the tracks, some of them flipping onto their sides, photos shared by the New York State Department of Transportation show. There were no reports of injuries and no hazardous materials were spilled, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she has directed state personnel to provide all necessary …
(Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover (Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover
(Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover Update: The man hit and killed by an Amtrak train on Thursday afternoon, July 27, has been identified as 85-year-old Zhongli Zhang, the Essex County District Attorney said.  Original: A man on foot was hit and killed by a Maine-bound Amtrak train as he crossed the tracks in Andover on Thursday afternoon, July 27.  The man was struck around 4:30 p.m. at 10 Railroad Street near the intersection with Essex Street, the Essex County District Attorney said. The man's name was withheld until investigators can speak with his next of kin.  Authorities said the man was trespassing whe…
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case They're known as the Gilgo Four. The women, all in their 20s, are at the heart of the Long Island serial murder case that has captured national and global attention following the arrest of suspect Rex Heuermann just over a week ago. The 59-year-old married father of two, an architect who worked on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and resided in Nassau County in the village of Massapequa Park just miles north of the site where their bodies were found -- in a grassy area of Gilgo Beach, a barrier island off Long Island's south shore in the Suffolk County town of Babylon. Heuermann was arraigned on…
Amtrak Train Derails Outside DC Station (UPDATED) Amtrak Train Derails Outside DC Station (UPDATED)
Amtrak Train Derails Outside DC Station (Updated) There was a reported train derailment outside the tunnel entrance to Union Station in Washington, DC, officials say. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the station at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning where there was a train that went off the rails.  Investigators say that one person was evaluated by paramedics, though crews were working to reach the occupied train as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the agency. Crews at the scene of the derailment in DC.@dcfireems All passengers were moved to unaffected cars and were transported to the L'Enfant Plaza station, accordi…
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region New Update: At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Flooding is causing road closures and train disruptions as a powerful storm system with heavy downpours moves through the region. Water rescues have been reported in some parts of the region. In a new update Monday morning, July 10, state police said troopers have assisted dozens of motorists and are currently doing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to ensure that there is no one left behind. In the Hudson Valley, the New York State Police is asking the pu…
Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (DEVELOPING) Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (DEVELOPING)
Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (Developing) Hundreds of travelers were left stranded Thursday morning, July 6. Enraged Amtrak and NJ Transit customers took to Twitter during morning rush hour as power issues at Amrak's Metropark station in New Jersey halted service from Philadelphia to New York,  With no substitute transportation available, crews were working to restore power as of 9:40 p.m. Service to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also impacted. Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions between Trenton and Metropark due to Amtrak overhead wire issues. North Jersey Coast Line rail service will experie…
'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner 'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner
'Die Hard' Motorcyclist 'Full Of Life' Dies In Crash: York Co. Coroner A 54-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene of a crash on Friday, authorities say.  Troy L. Kahler was found still wearing his helmet when authorities arrived to find his motorcycle crashed into a tree in the 1000 block of Roth’s Church Road at 2:02 p.m. in Jackson Township, according to a release by the coroner's office. A passenger was on the motorcycle at the time of the crash but no information was shared about their condition.  Troy was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 3:40 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, by Deputy Coroner Karen Frank and Deputy Coroner Trainee Jackie He…
ID Released For Bristol 23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Train In Berlin ID Released For Bristol 23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Train In Berlin
ID Released For Bristol 23-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Train In Berlin Police have released the identity of a man who was hit and killed by an Amtrak train in Connecticut. Hartford County resident Amani Abele Ashley, age 23, of Bristol, was killed around 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 30 while walking along the train tracks near the intersection of Surrey Lane in Berlin. According to Berlin Police, responding officers found Ashley on the train tracks with life-threatening injuries and began emergency care, but he died shortly after.  Witnesses reported hearing the train sounding the horn continuously just prior to the collision.  Amtrak Pol…
Support Swells For Family Of Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids Support Swells For Family Of Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids
Support Swells For Family Of Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Kids A community is coming together to help the family of a man killed by a train in Northern Westchester, who leaves behind two children and a third on the way. According to MTA officials, Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station. Earlier Report - ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt In the days after his death, his sister, Vanessa, created a fundraiser to help raise money for his funeral expenses.  On the GoFundMe page,&nbs…
Amtrak Trucks Collide Near Boston MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Injuring 5: Police Amtrak Trucks Collide Near Boston MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Injuring 5: Police
Amtrak Trucks Collide Near Boston MBTA Commuter Rail Station, Injuring 5: Police Five people were taken to the hospital following an incident near an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Boston this week, according to officials. The incident involved two Amtrak track tracks colliding with each other in the vicinity of Readville Station in Hyde Park around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12, MBTA Police tell Daily Voice.  UPDATE: Boston EMS confirms 5 patients were transported to local hospitals. Still waiting for details on what happened here. @wbz https://t.co/lXY9paMzLa — Anna Meiler (@AnnaMeiler) May 12, 2023 The crash caused substantial damage to both vehicles and sent five …
ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt
ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt New, updated story: Support Swells For Peekskill Man Killed By Train: Leaves Behind 2 Children The identity of a man who was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester has been released by authorities.  Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt Following the incident, Preciado was taken to an area hospital an…
Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt
Person Dies After Being Struck By Train In Cortlandt New, updated story: ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt A person was killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train near a station in Northern Westchester, officials said.  The incident happened on Monday night, May 8 around 8:40 p.m., when a person was struck by an Amtrak train on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials.  The person was then taken to an area hospital, and later died from injuries sustained in the incident.  An investigation into the death is now ongoing. No criminality is currently suspected, officia…
Juvenile Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County (DEVELOPING) Juvenile Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County (DEVELOPING)
Juvenile Killed By Amtrak Train In Delaware County (Developing) At least one juvenile was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Saturday afternoon, April 29 in Delaware County. The "trespasser incident" occurred on Engle Street in Chester around 4:45 p.m. Initial reports said one of the two juveniles struck were killed. According to 6abc, two had died. PA/DELAWARE/CHESTER CITY/6TH & BOOTH STS/PED STRUCK/AMTRAK CONDUCTOR CONFIRMS STRIKING 2 JUVENILES, FD CONFIRMS AT LEAST 1 DOA, LARGE SCENE, TRAIN TRAFFIC HALTED IN AREA — phillyfirefeed (@phillyfirefeed) April 29, 2023 As of 4:42pm ET, Train 161 is currently stopped north of Wilmington (WIL) d…
Delco Cops Commended For Rescuing 'Person In Crisis' On Train Tracks Delco Cops Commended For Rescuing 'Person In Crisis' On Train Tracks
Delco Cops Commended For Rescuing 'Person In Crisis' On Train Tracks Two policemen in Delaware County were commended by the top brass for their "outstanding and compassionate work" assisting a resident in crisis on Thursday, March 30.  Officers James Mansfield and Nicholas Denton of the Prospect Park Police Department received praise from Chief Dave Madonna for rescuing the resident, who "was going through a difficult situation" near Amtrak rails in the borough, the chief said in a statement. Mansfield and Denton halted all train service in the area and spoke compassionately with the resident at length, Madonna wrote. "After a period of time and some c…