Metro-North
Coverage of Metro-North in the Nexus archive.
- 16-year-old boy fatally struck by Metro-North train in Connecticut; 2 individuals arrested
A 16-year-old boy was fatally struck by a Metro-North train while in Connecticut. Two individuals were arrested following the incident, and the victim was later transported to Norwalk Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
- Major Metro-North Connector Rebuilt 5 Years Early Thanks to Prefab Pieces
The East Harlem Park Avenue Viaduct, a 133-year-old Metro-North rail structure, was rebuilt five years ahead of schedule using prefabricated bridge units and custom gantry systems, completed without disrupting passenger service. The project, under a $200 million budget, was led by Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA officials, emphasizing innovation and efficiency.
- Bodycam catches Sunny Hostin invoking her legal chops as cops cite Harvard-grad son for trespassing
Sunny Hostin, a co-host of 'The View,' intervened when her son, Gabriel Hostin, was cited by MTA police for trespassing on Metro-North railroad property. Bodycam footage shows Sunny emphasizing her background as a former federal prosecutor and advocating for her Harvard-educated son, who was issued a summons for trespassing after being found on a restricted area marked with warning signs.
- Sunny Hostin name-drops ‘The View’ after son, 24, is cited for trespassing on Metro-North tracks in New York
Sunny Hostin mentioned 'The View' after her son was cited for trespassing on Metro-North tracks in New York. The incident involved Hostin allegedly asking police officers if they knew who she was.
- Sunny Hostin name-drops ‘The View’ after son, 24, is cited for trespassing on Metro-North tracks in New York
Sunny Hostin's son was cited for trespassing on Metro-North tracks in New York. Hostin allegedly asked police if they knew who she was.
- Man electrocuted after climbing on Metro-North train car in CT: officials
A man was electrocuted after climbing on top of a Metro-North train car in Fairfield, Connecticut, following erratic behavior. First responders were called around 1:29 p.m. on Thursday, with police and medical assistance requested.
- Some Metro-North riders will get slapped with another 5% rate hike — just as station closures hit
Connecticut Metro-North train riders will face a 5% fare increase while some are being rerouted to buses due to station construction. The fare hike occurs alongside disruptions caused by station closures.
- Amtrak Sues Metro-North Over Denied Request to Run Work Trains
Amtrak has sued Metro-North after its request to run work trains was denied, impacting efforts to maintain the current Hudson River tunnel while its $12.3 billion replacement project is underway. The new tunnel, expected to take over a decade to complete, aims to improve commuter-train access to Manhattan.