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Man hit by train, killed near Baldwin LIRR station

A man lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks was struck and killed by a train just east of the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station last Wednesday afternoon, according to a Metropolitan Transit Authority spokeswoman, who added the man was unauthorized to be on the tracks. more

5/6/15

Q: As a woman, I’m intimidated by the weight room but want to add strength training into my routine without getting “bulky”. Do you have tips on what I can be doing to familiarize myself with this method of training?

A. Let me start by saying that you are not alone! The majority of women tend to steer clear of the free-weights area at the gym. Strength training is one of the easiest … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 4/16/15

Q: I’m new to running and have signed up to run the 5K race at this year’s Long Island Marathon in May. Can you offer a beginner’s guide to training for this type of event?

A. First off, let me commend you for challenging yourself with an exciting new goal. A common concern I hear from our Blink members is that they are worried about how to plan for a race, stay on … more

By Brian Semonian, Blink Fitness Personal Training Director | 3/23/15

The LIRR is currently experiencing system-wide delays due to broken rails.

Broken rails forces LIRR delays

The MTA announced Friday morning that all LIRR lines were experiencing 20- to 30-minute delays due to a broken rail in Babylon and a broken third rail in Bay Shore. Also, the Port Washington Branch is … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 2/13/15

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

I know this much is really, really true

Once again, the birthday fairy has smacked — um, tapped — me on the shoulder. more

4/10/14

On the diamond, every spring brings a new beginning

The snow may continue to fall — who knows, maybe till Easter this wacky winter — but baseball fans are following the first reports from spring training and counting the weeks until Opening Day. more

2/27/14

The Long Island Rail Road will restore four express trains on the Babylon branch starting Monday, Feb. 24, which officials said will accommodate the MTA's construction projects, such as the East Side Access extension, until mid May.

LIRR restores four Babylon trains to circumvent rail construction

The Long Island Rail Road announced that it will activate new train schedules on Monday, Feb. 24, including the restoration of two eastbound trains during evening rush on the Babylon branch, which … more

By Emily Webb | 2/24/14

Mixing personal training with nutritional counseling

Back in 1987, when Carol Kur and her former partner Evelyn Knapp founded Personal Training Institute (PTI), the concept of combining strength training with nutrition was uncommon. more

1/23/14

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

1/16/14

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