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New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where
New Upscale Rental Development Now Seeking Tenants In Bronxville: Here's Where The first upscale rental development to be built in a Westchester village in decades is now available for occupancy.  Elk Homes' 15 Parkview Avenue in Bronxville is now seeking tenants, the rental developer announced on Wednesday, March 27.  The new 80,000-square-foot building, which is the first upscale rental development in Bronxville and the neighborhood of Garrett Park in decades, offers 60 "meticulously designed and spacious apartments," according to the developer. This includes 20 one-bedroom units; 35 two-bedrooms; and five three-bedrooms.  Twenty of these units have …
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…
SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks
SEPTA Train Strike Kills Man After Fight Flings Him Onto Tracks A man was fatally struck by a SEPTA train following a fight in University City on Thursday afternoon, Philadelphia Police told Daily Voice.  The "unusual incident" began with a fight between two men at 34th and Market Street down to the eastbound platform of the 34th Street subway station, Officer Tanya Little said.  As a result of the fight, a "white man" fell onto the tracks and was hit by a SEPTA train at 4:36 p.m. on Jan. 4, Little explained. Medics arrived but ultimately he was pronounced dead at 5:42 p.m. According to Little "no apprehensions" have been made as of 7:30…
Overhead Wire Issues Suspend NJ Transit Commuter Trains Overhead Wire Issues Suspend NJ Transit Commuter Trains
Overhead Wire Issues Suspend NJ Transit Commuter Trains An overhead wire issue suspended NJ Transit's rail service along the Morris & Essex Line Monday morning, Dec. 4 Service was suspended in both directions between Chatham and Mount Tabor due to an issue near Mount Tabor, NJ Transit said.  M&E and Gladstone Line trains were being diverted into Hoboken.  The issue caused a disruption to hundreds of commuters, according to some who took to X for guidance. "Hundreds of people standing at maplewood station," one said in a Tweet. "No announcements for over 25 mins. Where are the trains? Are 6314 and 312 running?" NJ Tran…
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…
Woman, 21, Charged In SEPTA Driver's Deadly Shooting Woman, 21, Charged In SEPTA Driver's Deadly Shooting
Woman, 21, Charged In SEPTA Driver's Deadly Shooting The woman accused of killing a SEPTA bus driver on his route Thursday morning, Oct. 26 now faces murder charges, according to authorities.  Twenty-one-year-old Zhontay Capers was arrested by plainclothes SEPTA police officers less than a mile from the scene of the shooting, officials said. No weapon was recovered from her person.  Authorities said Route 23 driver Bernard Gribbin was shot in the torso and throat around 10:30 a.m. near Germantown and East Abottsford avenues.  He later died from his wounds at Einstein Medical Center.  Gribbin, a 48-year-old Abington resident, was a 12-year …
SEPTA Driver Shot Dead On Duty, Suspect In Custody: Authorities SEPTA Driver Shot Dead On Duty, Suspect In Custody: Authorities
SEPTA Driver Shot Dead On Duty, Suspect In Custody: Authorities A SEPTA driver was shot and killed on their route Thursday morning, Oct. 26, and authorities believe they have the shooter in custody, transit authorities told Daily Voice.  The victim was driving Route 23 when they were shot at the intersection of Germantown and Abbotsford avenues around 10:30 a.m., a SEPTA spokesperson said.  They were taken to Einstein Medical Center where they succumbed to their wounds.  SEPTA did not identify the driver but said they were a 12-year employee.  "An investigation into this incident by SEPTA Transit Police and Philadelphia P…
Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral
Mahwah Native Fired After Train Rant Toward Tourists Goes Viral A 30-year-old New Jersey woman has been fired after a video of her berating German tourists on an NJ Transit train went viral, multiple outlets report. Brianna Pinnix, a talent acquisition specialist at Capital Rx from Mahwah, is seen screaming at the tourists as her boyfriend attempted to restrain her in a video initially posted on Reddit, as reported by TMZ and the NY Post. The ordeal happened on a New Jersey Transit train following the New York Jets v. Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to The Messenger. "Bri, do not this," the man with her said in vain. "Stop thi…
Massachusetts Named Best State To Live In (But Not The Cheapest), Study Says Massachusetts Named Best State To Live In (But Not The Cheapest), Study Says
Massachusetts Named Best State To Live In (But Not The Cheapest), Study Says Massachusetts residents can sit comfy knowing that their state was ranked the best place to live by a new report.  A new study by WalletHub studied 51 factors that impact livability and compared the results for all 50 states and found that the Bay State won out over all others.  Massachusetts led the pack with a score of 61.67, narrowly beating out the second-place state, New Jersey, which scored 61.48. New Hampshire followed closely behind in third place, scoring 59.32 points. At the opposite end of the spectrum were Louisiana, Alaska, and New Mexico, which ranked 48, 49, and 50, respect…
Several Hurt In Back-To-Back, SEPTA-Involved Accidents (PHOTOS) Several Hurt In Back-To-Back, SEPTA-Involved Accidents (PHOTOS)
Several Hurt In Back-To-Back, Septa-involved Accidents (Photos) At least seven people were injured in less than 24 hours in a pair of car crashes involving SEPTA buses, transit authorities told Daily Voice.  The first occurred around 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Haverford Township, a SEPTA spokesperson said. An SUV crashed into several vehicles on West Chester Pike before coming to rest on its front end, pinned between a tractor-trailer and a SEPTA bus, officials said.  Photos from the scene show rescue workers from Manoa Fire Company and Upper Darby Fire Department working to extract the SUV driver.  Extraction of the victim on West Chester PikeFacebook/M…
4 Hurt When DUI SEPTA Worker Hits Trolley With Mercedes, Police Claim 4 Hurt When DUI SEPTA Worker Hits Trolley With Mercedes, Police Claim
4 Hurt When DUI SEPTA Worker Hits Trolley With Mercedes, Police Claim A SEPTA employee is accused of driving under the influence after she allegedly crashed into a city trolley with her car while off-duty.  Brianna Satchell-Thomas, 31, of West Philadelphia, is charged with aggravated assault while DUI and related counts, city police told Daily Voice.  Authorities say the accident happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. Police said they arrived to find Satchell-Thomas' white Mercedes-Benz with "major damage" near the trolley.  Four people were injured in the crash and were treated, police said.  Investigators claimed Satchell-Th…
These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune'
These DMV Cities Were Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America By 'Fortune' Looking for a new place to call home? Two cities, one in Maryland and the other in northern Virginia, were ranked above the rest in terms of schools, amenities, jobs, and more, according to a report from Fortune. The report evaluated nearly 1,900 municipalities with around 20,000 residents across all 50 states, and focused on five data points: education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability. Silver Spring at No. 3 on the list was cited as Maryland's top place to live due to its public transit options, proximity to Washington D.C., wide range of businesses, a…
Milford Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say Milford Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say
Milford Woman Attacks Police, Threatens To Beat Up Bus Driver, Cops Say A Connecticut woman has been charged with assault on a police officer after threatening to beat up a state transit bus driver. New Haven County resident Alaja Dixon, age 21, of New Haven, was arrested on Sunday, June 4 in Milford. According to Milford Police, officers were dispatched to 1588 Boston Post Road for a disturbance on a CT Transit bus.  The bus driver told officers that Dixon came onto the bus and immediately became disruptive and threatened to beat up the driver, police said. Police said when officers approached Dixon, she became belligerent and refused to leave…
Suspect Groped, Stalked Teen On SEPTA Bus: Bucks DA Suspect Groped, Stalked Teen On SEPTA Bus: Bucks DA
Suspect Groped, Stalked Teen On SEPTA Bus: Bucks DA A teenage SEPTA commuter was harassed, stalked, and assaulted by another bus rider in Bucks County last month, prosecutors say.  Bensalem police were dispatched to Neshaminy Mall on Jan. 22, where a 17-year-old told them she had been groped and followed, District Attorney Matthew Weintraub said in a statement.  The girl said she had been followed by a man when she boarded a SEPTA bus at 10:30 a.m. that morning at Philadelphia's Frankford Terminal on her way to work. The man then sat down next to her so closely that "his body was touching hers," despite there being other available …
Driver Rear-Ended By Bus Near MetLife Reaches $1.7M Settlement With NJ Transit Driver Rear-Ended By Bus Near MetLife Reaches $1.7M Settlement With NJ Transit
Driver Rear-Ended By Bus Near MetLife Reaches $1.7M Settlement With NJ Transit A driver whose car was rear-ended by a commuter bus after he stopped for a flat on a Route 3 bridge in East Rutherford reportedly settled a lawsuit against NJ TRANSIT for $1.7 million. Renator Pastor -- then 21 -- of Bloomfield was headed west when he got a flat, switched on his emergency flashers and pulled onto a partial shoulder on Sept. 16, 2019. Soon after, a westbound NJ TRANSIT slammed into his vehicle from behind at an estimated 40 miles an hour. Pastor, who was still sitting in the driver's seat, was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with multiple cervical and thoracic…
'Inefficient, Unaccountable': Westchester Bus Line Underperforms, Report Says 'Inefficient, Unaccountable': Westchester Bus Line Underperforms, Report Says
'Inefficient, Unaccountable': Westchester Bus Line Underperforms, Report Says Westchester County's bus line is "antiquated, under-performing, inefficient and unaccountable," says a brand-new report by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.  According to the nonprofit's report from October, the bus line, also known as the Bee-Line, underperforms in metrics including expense per vehicle, and "deadhead hours," or how many hours a bus is not in service to pick up passengers. The Bee-Line also gets more tax money and fare payments put into it and gets relatively fewer service hours out than other bus lines across the country, the re…
1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing) 1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing)
1 Person Injured In Shooting On Bee-Line Bus In Yonkers (Developing) Police are on the scene of a reported shooting on a transit bus in Westchester County Friday evening, Oct. 7. Yonkers police and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety were called at around 5 p.m. with reports of a shooting that occurred near South Broadway and Ludlow Street. The shooting happened on Bee-Line Bus #257, which was operating on the number four line, police said. Investigators said a passenger was shot while onboard the bus. The victim was taken to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx with non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition, police sai…
Spitting Mad 32-Year-Old Quincy Man Takes A Bite Out Of MBTA Worker Spitting Mad 32-Year-Old Quincy Man Takes A Bite Out Of MBTA Worker
Spitting Mad 32-Year-Old Quincy Man Takes A Bite Out Of MBTA Worker A 32-year-old man with a history of violence against the MBTA attacked an inspector this week and took a bite out of his hand, authorities said.  Sean Kenneally had to be restrained after he started swearing and spitting on passengers waiting for a train to arrive at Fields Corner Station just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13., transit police said.  It's unclear what upset Kenneally, but when an MBTA inspector went to find out, the Quincy man punched him in the face and bit him on the hand, breaking the skin, transit officials said. A nearby Boston firefighter and MBTA worker wre…
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 …
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…
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% …
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…
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…
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…
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…
'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections COVID-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections
Covid-19: Trains, NYC Subways To Be Shut Down Nightly For Disinfections The Metropolitan Transit Authority is taking drastic measures to help clean up the public transit system for essential workers during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and MTA officials announced that Metro-North, LIRR, and New York City subway trains and stations would be disinfected every 24 hours to curb the spread of the virus. To achieve that, Cuomo said that the subways would be shut down every morning from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. when ridership is at its lowest, noting that ridership is down 92 percent across the board …