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One of the greatest benefits of living on Long Island is its close proximity to New York City. One could argue that we’re also fortunate to have one of the best forms of public transportation, the Long Island Rail Road. Sometimes, however, this gift becomes a curse. Just ask the estimated 300,000 people who board a train every day on the country’s largest railroad system. more

10/20/11

For the price Long Island Rail Road commuters pay, they should be guaranteed protections and provisions, according to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.

Schumer calls on LIRR to 'recommit' to riders

The cost of a monthly Long Island Rail Road pass from West Hempstead to Manhattan is $223. From Rockville Centre, it’s $254. For that amount of money, LIRR commuters should not have to sit in … more

Lee Landor | 10/19/11

The LIRR will renew Atlantic Avenue grade crossing on the Long Beach branch.

LIRR to renew Atlantic Avenue grade crossing on Long Beach branch

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road announced Wednesday that it will be performing grade crossing renewal work on the Atlantic Avenue railroad grade crossing on the LIRR's … more

10/6/11

This past summer, Herald Community Newspapers interns Shannon Pandaliano, front left, and Fran Berkman, front right, both Hofstra University students, prepared to take a tour of the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access Project with, from left, Herald Vice President of Operations Michael Bologna, Photo Editor Christina Daly and Executive Editor John O’Connell.

Herald interns get firsthand look at LIRR’s East Side Access Project

As part of their internships at Herald Community Newspapers this past summer, two Hofstra University students and one Duke University student donned hardhats and rubber boots and headed underground –– 120 feet underground. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 9/27/11

An unidentified person was hit by an oncoming train at the Merrick train station this morning. On hand to investigate were MTA and Nassau County police, along with officials from the LIRR.

Train hits N.J. man at Merrick station

Updated: 5:15 p.m., Sept. 9, 2011: An eastbound Long Island Rail Road train struck and killed a New Jersey man at the Merrick train station just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, according to LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan. Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Nassau County police were on hand to investigate with LIRR officials. more

By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad | 9/7/11

Full LIRR service on Far Rockaway, West Hempstead branches

LIRR Statement regarding morning peak service update for Tuesday 8/30: In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, the LIRR has restored full weekday service on the Far Rockaway, Babylon, Port … more

8/30/11

Construction is well underway at the Superblock property, which is being transformed into Quiksilver's live site for events. Parking near the site will be available mainly to residents.

Resident parking permits issued for surfing contest

By Anthony Rifilato Take the train! That’s the message city officials are emphasizing for visitors traveling to Long Beach for the Quiksilver Pro New York competition and festival Sept. 1-15, … more

Anthony Rifilato | 8/24/11

National Boulevard and West Park Avenue were submerged during last Sunday’s storm.

Flooding damages homes

“Everything is destroyed,” Washington Boulevard resident Cliff Steinberg said on Monday afternoon, assessing the damage in his basement. Gone were his wife’s collection of historic vinyl … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Chris Engelhardt | 8/17/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law earlier this week banning smoking from LIRR platforms.

Smoking banned from LIRR platforms

Smoking is now officially prohibited on Long Island Rail Road platforms. Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Monday that forbids commuters from smoking on … more

Lee Landor | 8/17/11

Pedestrian passed out on railroad tracks

A Long Beach bound train was delayed on the Long Island Rail Road bridge after a man passed out on the train tracks in Long Beach Wednesday evening, a Long Beach Fire Department official said. … more

Chris Engelhardt | 8/11/11

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