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New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester
New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester In the aftermath of severe storms that left Hudson Line tracks covered in water and debris, Metro-North officials have announced that a limited bus service will replace suspended trains in the Hudson Valley.  The limited bus service will begin serving the Hudson Line at around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 10, and will make stops between the Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie stations, MTA officials announced.  Earlier Report - Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage These stops will include the Cortlandt and Beacon stations as well.  The buses wil…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Cortlandt Home Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Cortlandt Home
Firefighters Face Exploding Fireworks While Battling Blaze At Cortlandt Home A firefighter was hospitalized following a blaze at a Northern Westchester home that caused fireworks inside the residence to explode, complicating the response.   The fire happened at a residence in southern Cortlandt on Croton Lake Road on Wednesday, July 5 just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.  Once crews arrived at the home, they quickly began putting out the flames, which were centered in the residence's garage underneath the living area. Firefighters were also able to rescue the homeowner's cats that had been trapped in the building.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester
Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern Westchester A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester, causing delays, according to the MTA. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, the Metro-North Hudson Line was forced to temporarily delay travel in both directions near the Peekskill station to allow police to investigate the train strike. The investigation lasted approximately 30 minutes before services were resumed with hourlong delays being reported in both directions. Metro-North said that single-tracking and speed restrictions will be in effect temporarily between Cortlandt and Manitou while police continu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two From Croton In Route 9 Crash Two From Croton In Route 9 Crash
Two From Croton In Route 9 Crash Three local residents injured in a head-on crash on Route 9 had to be airlifted to Westchester Medical Center, officials said. The crash occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday when a vehicle driving south veered into the oncoming lane and struck a northbound car, said state police. The Garrison Volunteer Fire Company said in a Facebook post that two medical helicopters landed at their firehouse and that several good Samaritans stopped to help as well as Captain Mike Gallo of East Fishkill FD. Other agencies assisting included State Police, Continental Village, North Highlands, Garrison, Peekskil…

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by Kathy Reakes