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Commuters who use the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Rail Road will see a four percent fare increase beginning in March.
MTA raises fares, tolls; commuters frustrated
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a 4 percent increase of fares and tolls last week, leaving many residents frustrated over the increased cost of getting to work. Under the new … more
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Rep. Peter King, right at the microphones, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, in his bid for Congress. Also pictured are Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise, between King and Blakeman, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, third from right.
Former county legislator announces run for Congress
Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, on Thursday became the first prominent Long Island Republican to throw his hat into the ring in this year’s election contest to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in Congress. more
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Food allergy cases have risen in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The graph at right depicts the percentage of children with specific food allergies.
What causes food allergies?
Third in a series. The number of people with potentially deadly food allergies in the U.S. has risen steadily in recent years, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education, as many as 15 … more
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A look at taxis in Rockville Centre
With the hearing to allow Village Car Service to operate in the Village of Rockville Centre set for May 13, taxis are a hot issue locally. The Rockville Centre Village Code sets strict … more
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State Assemblyman David McDonough, left, and Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. spoke with a commuter at the Bellmore train station last week.
Senator: Commuters should fight fare hike
With a proposed rate increase for Long Island Rail Road riders looming, state Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. announced a petition drive last week to fight it. more
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MTA may cut LI Bus funding
Long Islanders, get some boots that are made for walking. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering pulling all funding from Long Island Bus, a move that could wipe out Nassau County’s public bus system. The news comes as the agency reviews money-saving proposals for next year’s budget. more
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Raise your hand if you never watch TV
I’ve never met anyone who says, “I watch TV all day, and I especially love ‘The Real Housewives of New York City,’ ‘Jersey Shore’ and ‘The Biggest Loser.’ ” Most folks I know claim not to watch TV at all — not ever. Well, hardly ever. more
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Putting the lid on ‘chatter’ for Thanksgiving
It may seem odd to confess in a newspaper column, but this year I went on a week-long news fast. Actually, it was the week up to and including Thanksgiving that I blacked out the news; I needed to clear my mind. more
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