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You must have noticed that rudeness is on the rise
I have frequently spoken and written about courtesy being contagious, and not being that person who feels entitled to break the rules — or the law — for their own convenience. I’m sure we have all noticed a disturbing trend. People do what they want, when they want, regardless of how it affects others. more
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Vocational education has so much to offer
If you know me, or at the very least, have read my past columns, you know I am a proponent of public education, having taught for four decades. I frequently mention my belief that trends and problems in education swing back and forth over the years. more
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Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion
A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City. more
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Serious pollution in the airspace above is being ignored
Today, everyone is conscious of pollution and its detrimental effects on our environment and health. The most common forms are water, air and plastic pollution, but there is another type . . . more
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Commuters in Rockville Centre rail at MTA plan to increase fares next month
Long Island Rail Road commuters in Rockville Centre are reacting strongly to an increase of roughly 4.3 percent in the price of their weekly and monthly tickets that is expected to take effect around Aug. 20. more
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MTA can raise fares, but must control costs
Riders are returning to mass transit offerings like the Long Island Rail Road — they’re just not doing it as fast as transportation officials say is necessary . . . more
Nassau Inter-County Express Bus introduced a new program — NICE Assist — designed to ease commuting anxiety by offering one-on-one, in-person service by simply scheduling an appointment.
NICE aims to ease rider travel anxiety
Nassau Inter-County Express bus service unveiled what it’s described as a more individualized service for riders with questions, concerns or even anxieties regarding the public bus … more
How long will we suffer, and how well will we heal?
It’s now nearly a year since the Trump administration learned that a deadly virus was making its way into our country. During that period, the White House and many governors have engaged in a political wrestling match . . . more
The carnival-themed Bowery Bar & Fare is opening July 9 at 300 Sunrise Highway.
Rockville Centre downtown carnival-style bar to open July 9
Rockville Centre patrons will have another bar to choose from starting next week, but this one, owners said, is not like the others. The Bowery Bar & Fare, a circus-themed pub featuring street … more
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LIRR Far Rockaway line passengers noted crowded trains as an issue they regularly encounter on their commute. Above, morning passengers at the Inwood station.
MTA announces LIRR fare reductions
Long Island Rail Road riders traveling to Hunterspoint Ave. or Atlantic Terminal will be entitled to a fare reduction averaging 25 percent during Amtrak’s repair work, the Metropolitan Transit Authority announced Tuesday. The fare reduction will take effect July 10, and will end when Amtrak’s repair work at Penn Station has been completed. more
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