Crime·2026-05-16T15:39:09+00:00
Driver allegedly driving while intoxicated charged after 2 pedestrians struck, killed on UWS
A driver has been charged after allegedly hitting and killing two pedestrians on the Upper West Side. Elvin Suarez, 61, faces charges of manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and driving while intoxicated. The incident occurred when Suarez's vehicle collided with a parked car, leading to a chain-reaction crash that struck multiple pedestrians, resulting in the deaths of Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35, while three others were injured.
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Local·2026-05-16T12:06:00+00:00
The strike is on: LIRR service halted as unions, MTA can't reach deal before deadline
LIRR unions have initiated a strike, resulting in the indefinite halt of train services. The MTA stated that it had met the unions' demands regarding pay, while union representatives expressed dissatisfaction with the negotiations, claiming that the MTA was not open to discussing certain issues.
NBC New York Local
Region·2026-05-16T10:33:15+00:00
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road have gone on strike, disrupting the busiest commuter rail system in North America. The strike follows failed contract negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, affecting approximately 250,000 daily riders who will need to seek alternative transportation. Union leaders indicated that no new negotiations are currently scheduled, and the dispute centers around wage increases and health care premiums.
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