Judge in NYC dismisses summons for ex-‘The Bear’ writer arrested over Metro-North train seat argument
NYC Judge Dismisses Civil Case Against “The Bear” Writer A judge in New York City has thrown out a civil summons against Alex O’Keefe, a former writer for the popular FX series “The Bear.” The incident in question involved O’Keefe being handcuffed on a Metro-North train last month after a disagreement over seating. O’Keefe, who […]
Metro-North worker accused of stealing about $206K over six months: MTA police
A longtime MTA worker was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. Tom Shabany, a cashier on the Metro North Railroad who worked for White Plains and logged 24 years on transport, was charged with a second grand theft when Westchester County District Attorney Susan Kakers described it as an “extraordinary violation of trust” on Wednesday. According to […]
NYC Metro-North rider stabbed in chest after complaining about loud music on man’s phone at Grand Central
On Saturday, a Metro-North passenger was stabbed in the chest during an argument over loud music as the train arrived at Grand Central, and the underground chaos spread to commuter trains. According to MTAPD, the attack occurred on a New Haven Line Metro-North train arriving at the station around 7 p.m. Abdul Malik Little, 46, […]
MTA banning alcohol on Metro-North, LIRR trains for SantaCon
The MTA is pooh-poohing New York's ho-ho-hoin again. SantaCon is coming to town this weekend, but transportation officials are trying to limit the chaos by imposing a 32-hour ban on alcohol on Metro-North and Long Island Railroad trains. “Our top priority is to ensure Metro-North and Long Island Railroad passengers can celebrate safely,” MTA Police […]