Shoreline Silhouettes
A cloudy day with mild temperatures brought visitors to Compo this afternoon. WestportLocal.com photo
Sunset Thoughts
A pensive moment as the sunset over South Beach this evening. WestportLocal.com photo
Metro North Bans Alcohol on Trains Starting Friday at Noon
Metropolitan Transit Authority ReleaseThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that, as in years past, it will ban the consumption of alcohol on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trains on New Year’s Eve.
The ban will be in effect beginning 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1. Alcohol consumption will also be prohibited at all LIRR and Metro-North station platforms during these hours.
The MTA Police Department will have an increased presence at Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal to enforce the weekend alcohol restriction. Police will confiscate alcoholic beverages and issue summonses. Violators may also be subject to removal from trains or stations by police.
As a reminder, masks and face coverings must be worn on all trains and remain on for the duration of one’s trip.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 44; State Positivity Rate 20.33%, Hospitalizations Up 38 Patients
The Westport-Weston Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 44 new COVID-19 cases for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 20.33% while hospitalizations were up 38 patients, totaling 1,151 patients across the State - 71.20% of whom are not fully vaccinated.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,715 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 20.33% [up from 17.78%]
State Hospitalizations: 1,151 patients [+38]