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LIRR, NICE Bus move toward greener future

The Long Island Rail Road and Nassau Inter-County Express Bus are making significant strides to reduce their carbon footprints, with the LIRR testing battery-powered trains . . . more

11/25/21

The governor makes a stunning exit

The New York state political scene has been turned upside down by the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years . . . more

8/12/21

Give DACA recipients our full rights

For 19 years I have called the United States my home, my safe place and a country that I dearly love. Yet it continues to deny me recognition as one of its own as a result of my immigration status. more

By Eliana Fernandez | 4/28/21

With schedule cuts causing lengthy rides and crowded trains for Long Island Rail Road commuters, many riders complained, leading to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority deciding to return to its regular schedule.

LIRR reverses schedule cuts amid concerns

Oceanside resident Dennis Herman said he was frustrated when the Long Island Rail Road’s amended schedule caused his commute from Oceanside to Brooklyn to take longer than usual, and that he felt unsafe on crowded trains. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

Residents have joined elected officials in speaking out against potential Long Island Rail Road rate hikes proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

LIRR riders in Oceanside, Island Park bemoan fare hike proposal

Many local residents and elected leaders say they are angry that transit officials are mulling a Long Island Rail Road fare increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

Pat Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if . . . more

By Larry Penner | 10/15/20

Our intersections are hazardous during storms

When Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road . . . more

8/21/20

Tony Fiorito, center, in the red mask, is the founder and co-owner of Seven Brothers Gourmet, which celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Long Beach Road on July 30.

Seven Brothers relocates on Long Beach Road in Oceanside

Excitement was in the air at the grand opening of Seven Brothers Gourmet’s new location at 2831 Long Beach Road in Oceanside on July 30. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/31/20

With pandemic abating, town’s on the road to recovery

It is an understatement to say that the coronavirus pandemic has had profoundly negative impacts on the health and well-being of Americans, as well as the job market, personal finances and the economy. more

By Donald Clavin | 7/10/20

The protest began and ended at the Modell’s parking lot on Davison Avenue.

Oceansiders march for ‘Black Lives Matter’ down Long Beach Road

About 60 protesters marched down Long Beach Road in Oceanside on June 17, hoping to raise awareness about systemic racism and promote unity among those advocating for racial justice. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/19/20

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