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Long Island Rail Road
Hicksville, NY
News
Dad Hit, Killed By
Lirr
Train Years After Bullied Son's Suicide On Same Tracks, Friend Says
A New York father struck and killed by a train is being mourned not only for his tragic death — but for the heartbreaking grief he carried long before it. Hector Collazo, 60, died after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train in Hicksville Tuesday morning, July 8, as Daily Voice reported. Emergency crews responded to the scene, near New South Road and Mineola Avenue, around 9:40 a.m., where Collazo was struck by an eastbound train and pronounced dead at the scene, according to an MTA spokesperson. He was illegally on the tracks at the time. But for those who knew Collazo, the …
Bay Shore, NY
Police & Fire
Bay Shore Teen Was At
Lirr
Station Before Disappearing, Police Say
Authorities are seeking help in locating a 17-year-old girl who disappeared after visiting a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station. Melany Maldonado was last seen at the Bay Shore LIRR station on Tuesday, June 25, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Maldonado was last seen wearing a brown dress and currently has her hair dyed red, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Mineola, NY
News
Grand Central Fire: 3 Firefighters, Civilian Injured In Incident Causing
Lirr
Delays (
Update
)
Several people were injured after a fire broke out at Grand Central Station, triggering a wave of delays for Long Island Rail Road riders Tuesday, June 10. The New York City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in the basement of Grand Central Terminal at around 8:30 a.m. and the call was quickly upgraded to a second alarm, the agency stated on X. In an update hours later, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said the fire broke out in an electrical panel located deep in the basement, at the 300 level tracks of the LIRR. Around 8:15 Tuesday morning, FDNY units responded to a 2nd a…
Amityville, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal
Lirr
Train Crash In Amityville: What We Know
A person was struck and killed by an LIRR train Thursday morning, May 22 on Long Island, officials confirmed. The crash happened in Amityville at approximately 5:30 a.m., according to Ray Raimundi, a spokesperson for the MTA. The westbound train was headed to the Amityville Station when the crash occurred. The person was pronounced dead and the passengers were accommodated by another train just before 6:15 a.m., Raimundi said. Sources tell Daily Voice that this was a suspected suicide.
Poughkeepsie, NY
Traffic
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay
Got gripes about your commute? Your feedback could pay off–literally. The MTA officially launched its Spring 2025 Customers Count Survey on Monday, April 21, giving riders of the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North a chance to share their thoughts on the state of their commute. The survey is open through Sunday, May 4. Oh, and there’s prize money on the line: participants will be entered to win one of fifty $100 OMNY cards. “These surveys are essential for the MTA to understand what is working and where we can focus on to improve the customer journey,” said MTA Chie…
Farmingdale, NY
News
Deadly
Lirr
Crash: Victim ID'd After Fiery Train Vs. Car Collision In East Farmingdale (
Update
)
Authorities identified a driver who was killed in a fiery collision between a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train and a car in East Farmingdale. Lucien Jean, 62, of Wyandanch, died after a westbound LIRR train struck a vehicle stopped on the tracks near the Pinelawn Station crossing at Wellwood Avenue at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. The train was traveling nearly 80 miles per hour when it collided with Jean's vehicle, which was stopped on the mainline tracks just west of the platform, officials said. The impact split the vehicle i…
Mastic-Shirley, NY
Traffic
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 …
Copiague, NY
News
Person Hit, Killed By
Lirr
Train In Copiague (
Developing
)
A person was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train on Friday afternoon, March 7. The incident happened near the Copiague station, near Great Neck Road and Railroad Avenue, shortly before 4 p.m. A "trespasser" was on the tracks when they were struck by a train, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There are scattered delays on the Babylon Branch due to trespasser being struck by a train near Copiague. See https://t.co/LYwhwafjfY or use the TrainTime app for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/3Cl5rUnnh1 — LIRR (@LIRR) Mar…
Ronkonkoma, NY
Traffic
From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To
Lirr
Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion
Long Island is on the brink of a transportation revolution. State transportation officials are investing $150 million for a pedestrian walkway connecting the proposed North Terminal at MacArthur Airport to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Ronkonkoma, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The ambitious project, announced Wednesday, Feb. 12, will also include redesigned road networks and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing accessibility and fueling economic growth, Hochul’s office said. “Long Islanders deserve modern, efficient transit systems that make their daily lives easier and fuel …
Hempstead, NY
News
Lirr
Train Crashes Into Vehicle In Hewlett, Halting Service
A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train collided with a vehicle near the Hewlett station, temporarily halting service on Monday, Feb. 3. An eastbound Far Rockaway train struck a car that was illegally on the tracks near the West Broadway grade crossing at around 1:15 p.m., an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Nobody was injured in the ordeal, and the vehicle only suffered a clipped bumper. A preliminary investigation found that the grade crossing was functioning as intended, according to the MTA. LIRR Far Rockaway train service was temporarily suspended between Far Rockaway and Valley Stre…
Mineola, NY
News
Mass Shooting Outside Queens Venue Occurred During Memorial For Teen Who Was Shot To Death
Authorities released new details in a mass shooting outside a New York music venue late on New Year's Day that injured nearly a dozen victims. The shooting occurred in Queens, at the Amazura event venue near 143rd Street and 91st Avenue in Jamaica, at around 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. NYPD officials said several people were waiting to enter the venue when three to four gunmen opened fire, hitting six female and four male victims. All of the victims were taken to a hospital and are expected to survive, police said. At the time shots rang out, the venue was hosting a memorial service …
Riverhead, NY
News
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
Mastic-Shirley, NY
News
Lirr
Fatal: Victim ID'd Following Train Vs. Pedestrian Crash In Shirley
Authorities identified a man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train. The incident happened in Shirley, west of the Mastic-Shirley station, shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, as Daily Voice reported. An eastbound LIRR train was approaching the station when it struck an unauthorized pedestrian on the tracks at the Smith Road crossing, MTA Police told Daily Voice. On Monday, Dec. 30, the agency identified the victim as 72-year-old Robert Audette Jr., of Shirley. No criminality is suspected, and the investigation is ongoing, MTA Police said. The incident caus…
Mastic-Shirley, NY
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed By
Lirr
Train Near Mastic-Shirley Station, MTA Says
A Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train struck and killed a pedestrian late Saturday night, Dec. 28 near the Mastic Shirley station, an MTA spokesperson confirmed. The incident happened at approximately 11:10 p.m. between the William Floyd Parkway crossing and the station. Both MTA and local police were dispatched to the scene. Authorities have not yet determined why the individual was on the tracks. The investigation remains ongoing, the spokesperson said. The incident caused delays on the Montauk Branch, but service has since resumed.
Mineola, NY
News
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North,
Lirr
Riders
If you’re planning to ho-ho-hop on a Metro-North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are implementing its annual booze ban. In preparation for SantaCon 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a 32-hour alcohol ban across all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. The restriction will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and remain in place until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15, aiming to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers. “Our top priority is …
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
Drunk Driver Barrels Down
Lirr
Tracks In Bellerose, Wreaking Damage, Delays: Police (
Video
)
Bystander video captured an alleged drunk driver barreling down a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) track, leaving significant damage and delays in his wake. Watch video of the incident below. MTA Police said a Honda SUV drove onto the LIRR’s main line tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The vehicle made it nearly a half mile east before its damaged tires caught fire and it came to a stop between the Bellerose and Floral Park stations. Floral Park firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but the vehicle caused significant damage to the third rai…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Van Ritshie, Beloved MTA Announcer, ‘Voice Of Hudson Valley’ Radio Host, Dies
If you’ve ever hopped a train or scanned a radio in these parts, chances are good you’ve heard the velvety smooth voice of Van Ritshie. The longtime Hudson Valley radio host and voiceover artist, whose voice guided MTA commuters for decades, died Sunday, Nov. 3, at a Dutchess County hospice center in Poughkeepsie. He was 80 years old. “The Family of Van Ritshie is sad to announce that ‘The Voice of the Hudson Valley’ has passed on to be with Jesus after a brief illness surrounded by family,” reads his obituary. After earning his communications degree at Queensborough Community College in Q…
Huntington, NY
News
Funeral For Mom Found In Suitcase In Huntington Station Will Come Hours After Suspect Indicted
The suspect in the death of a Long Island mother whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase was formally charged hours before her loved ones gathered to say their final goodbyes. Ronald Schroeder, age 41, of Huntington Station, was indicted for concealment of a human corpse and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the death of Seikeya Jones. The 33-year-old mother’s partially decomposed remains were found in a suitcase outside of an apartment building in Huntington Station, near Nassau and Woodhull roads, on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Earlier Report: Suspect Arr…
East Hampton, NY
News
Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Montauk Home, Train Delays
Reports of a man in crisis who was holed up in a home with weapons triggered an hours-long police standoff on Long Island. The incident happened in Montauk, at a residence on Edgemere Road, on Friday morning, Aug. 23. East Hampton Police said they were contacted at around 11:45 a.m. by Suffolk County DASH, a response team of licensed professionals who help individuals feeling overwhelmed by substance use, mental illness or other life stressors. Relatives told police that a man inside the home was having a psychiatric emergency and was not responding to anyone. They confirmed there were sev…
Riverhead, NY
Weather
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Suffolk County
At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…
Brentwood, NY
News
Lirr
Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say
Authorities have identified a taxi driver who was killed when his taxi was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train. The incident happened in Manorville, at the Wading River Road crossing, at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. An eastbound LIRR train was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Greenport when it struck a taxi operated by East End Transportation east of the Yaphank station, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Earlier Report: 2 Injured After Lirr Train Collides With Car In Manorville The taxi driver, 49-year-old Daniel Seagren, of Ronkonkoma, was pronounced dead at Peconic Bay…
Brentwood, NY
News
2 Injured After
Lirr
Train Collides With Car
See new update: Lirr Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Manorville Collision, Police Say Two people are hospitalized after a Long Island Rail Road train collided with a car. The incident happened in Manorville, at the Wading River Road crossing, at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. An eastbound LIRR train was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Greenport when it struck a vehicle on the tracks just east of the Yaphank Station, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. A photo shared to Facebook by the account LI Fire Buff showed a white vehicle with significant damage, including…
Brentwood, NY
News
ID Released Of Man Struck, Killed By
Lirr
Train In West Sayville
The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 5 in West Sayville and disrupted service for approximately two hours, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Original report: Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville On Monday morning, April 8, the MTA identified the man who died as Steven Calone, age 54, of West Sayville. "The investigation is ongoing but initially looks like it was non-criminal in nature," the MTA said…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By
Lirr
Train In West Sayville
A person was killed after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released Of Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In West Sayville The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 5 in West Sayville and disrupted service for approximately two hours, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). "The investigation is ongoing but initially looks like it was non-criminal in nature," the MTA said. The person's identity has not yet been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates,
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Long Island Rail Road Station
One of two suspected hit-and-run drivers has been arrested following a crash that injured a woman near a Long Island Rail Road station. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 in Brentwood. Suffolk County Police said the 37-year-old woman was walking southbound on Brentwood Road at the Long Island Rail Road crossing when she was struck by a gray sedan. She was then hit by a blue sedan. Earlier Report: 37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood Neither driver stopped to check on the woman, police said. The victim, a resident of Brentwood, was tra…
Brentwood, NY
News
Man Struck, Killed By
Lirr
Train In Mastic After Departure From Montauk
A man was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. The incident happened around 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb 17 in Mastic, according to MTA Police Department Spokesperson Aaron Donovan. The train, which departed from Montauk at around 5:20 p.m., was due into Jamaica, Queens at 8 p.m. The man was struck near the Mastic Road railroad crossing, Donovan said, adding that the incident is being investigated as a suicide. The LIRR resumed normal service on the branch at approximately 9:20 p.m. with residual delays. The identity of the man has not yet been released. This is…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
37-Year-Old Woman Struck By 2 Vehicles Who Flee Scene In Brentwood
An investigation is underway after a local woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on a Long Island roadway overnight. See New Update: Alleged Hit-Run Driver Nabbed In Crash Injuring Woman Near Brentwood LIRR Station The incident happened around 3 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 in Brentwood. The 37-year-old was walking southbound on Brentwood Road at the Long Island Rail Road crossing when she was struck by a gray sedan and then a blue sedan, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, a resident of Brentwood, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Ba…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
First Of 2 Drivers In Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Nabbed: Police
A 27-year-old was arrested for his alleged role in a fatal Long Island hit-and-run, where the victim was hit by two cars in a row, police said. Junior Romero-Delcid, age 27, of Brentwood, was arrested and charged for the September 2023 incident, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Earlier Report: 2 Hit-Run Drivers Leave Bicyclist For Dead On Central Islip Roadway Romero-Delcid is one of two drivers who, at around 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2023, was alleged to have hit bicyclist Felix Cesi Oliva Cruz in Central Islip, leaving him for dead. Bay Shore resident Cruz, wh…
Brentwood, NY
News
'Trespasser' Struck By
Lirr
Train, Disrupting Morning Commute
A person walking on the tracks was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train, halting service during the morning commute on Friday, Jan. 19. The incident happened shortly after 8 a.m. east of the Sayville station and involved a "trespasser," according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police. No other information, including the victim's condition or identity, was released. The collision shut down rail service along the Montauk Branch between Babylon and Patchogue for an hour. Passengers aboard the impacted train were transferred to another train. Service on the line resumed at around…
Brentwood, NY
News
Woman Hit, Killed Walking Near
Lirr
Station
A woman was struck and killed while walking near a Long Island Rail Road station. The incident happened shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, near the LIRR station in Hampton Bays. Suffolk County Police said Margaret Lucey, age 89, of Hampton Bays, was crossing Ponquogue Avenue westbound when she was hit by a car making a left turn from Good Ground Road. Lucey was taken to Southampton Hospital where she died from her injuries, according to police. The driver, identified as a Hampton Bays man, stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. He is not expected to face charg…
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Dad Killed By Train At NY Penn Station After Holiday Party: MTA
A 36-year-old New Jersey dad was struck and killed by a train at New York Penn Station after a holiday party, prompting an outpour of support for the family he leaves behind. Keith Harvey, of Belle Meade, was struck by Long Island Rail Road train #380 on Track 17 just before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, MTA spokesperson Renee Price said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Harvey had been attending a holiday party in Manhattan and had planned to use New Jersey Transit service to return home, Price said, adding that the investigation was ongoing but did not appear suspicious. Meanwhile, …
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