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A dozen members of Congress signed a letter sent to MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast on Wednesday, asking him to reconsider demands for LIRR union workers to agree to either a three-year wage freeze or concessions that would pay for their wage increase.
L.I. reps urge MTA to rethink LIRR wage freeze
A dozen members of Congress from New York, three from Long Island, have urged the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reconsider its contractual demands for a three-year wage freeze or … more
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NICE officials will begin testing a new mobile application, which will allow passengers to purchase bus tickets in advance with their smartphones, before its full rollout later this summer.
Need bus tickets? There’s an app for that.
A fast-paced commute can only benefit from fast-acting technology — namely, mobile devices that track the arrivals, departures and fares of LIRR trains. Now, as part of an initiative recently … more
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Cuomo is focused on the right issue: tax relief
Friends, the state of our county is good. Our unemployment rate is at 5.1 percent, the lowest in the state. Thanks to the combined efforts of the governor, our county executive and local officials . . . more
Christie may be arrogant, but the Port Authority is worse
The recent controversy over the George Washington Bridge traffic jam and the role that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played will go on for a while, until someone tells the truth and points the finger at the right people. more
Farewell to two accomplished public servants
In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more
Fewer students will be bused
In a public referendum on Feb. 25, Baldwin voted to reduce the distance its schoolchildren will be bused in 2013-14. The final tally was 614 votes in favor of reducing busing and 416 votes to maintain the current plan. more
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An important facet of the Baldwin School District's plan for the 2013-14 school year gained community approval tonight.
Transportation referendum passes
The Baldwin School District's transportation referendum has passed. The final tally was 614 "yes" votes to 416 "no" votes. more
Cutting government is much easier said than done
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney got himself into a lot of trouble last year by making disparaging remarks about the so-called “47 percent” of Americans who rely on the government for their needs. more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said they may have to clear snow from tracks and the third rail Friday evening.
MTA urges LIRR commuters to head home early
In preparation for a nor’easter set to slam into Long Island Friday evening, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will operate eight additional afternoon eastbound Long Island Rail Road trains for commuters heading home early before the weather worsens. more
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Transportation referendum meeting on Feb. 19
A public meeting to discuss the proposed transportation referendum has been scheduled for Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The referendum itself will be held at BHS from noon to 9 p.m. on Feb. 26. more
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