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Railroad Service Restored to Long Beach Branch

Electrical service on the Long Beach Branch of the Long Island Railroad was restored on Sunday, Nov. 25, with the entire system now operating on a “near normal” schedule for the first time since Hurricane Sandy hit the region. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/28/12

The Long Beach LIRR station sat abandoned before trains started running on a limited schedule.

Limited service on Long Beach LIRR branch

While the Long Island Rail Road continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, currently operating on a modified schedule nearly three weeks after experiencing system-wide destruction, the Long Beach … more

Niko Krommydas | 11/16/12

The Long Island Rail Road was forced to suspend service during Hurricane Sandy, officials announced on Monday.

LIRR suspends service systemwide because of Sandy

Hurricane Sandy has shut down the Long Island Rail Road. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/29/12

Town of Hempstead Councilman Gary Hudes, Supervisor Kate Murray and Councilwoman Angie Cullin appeared at the Bellmore train station on Sept. 28 to provide information about a new permit parking program.

Town offers permit parking in Bellmore

Town of Hempstead officials gathered in Bellmore on Sept. 28 to announce the launch of a new permit-parking program for a portion of the lots at the Long Island Rail Road station at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Sunrise Highway. more

By Julie Mansmann, jmansmann@liherald.com | 10/2/12

Bellmore Chamber preps for Family Street Festival on Sept. 22 and 23

Billed as one of Nassau County's largest fairs, the Bellmroe Chamber of Commerce's annual Family Street Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23, starting at 11 a.m. more

9/19/12

LIRR spokesman: No bomb at Merrick train station

Metropolitan Transportation Authority police rushed to the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station at 8:30 a.m. today after a note was found warning of a bomb threat there. more

By David Weingrad | 8/2/12

Senator Jack Martins, right, called for longer validity periods on LIRR tickets. He was joined by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel, center, and LIRR President Helena Williams at the Mineola train station.

LIRR tickets to be valid longer

Long Island Rail Road riders that did not use their one-trip ticket on the day of purchase were frequently out of luck. If riders happened to find a ride home from a coworker that had driven into … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/1/12

Sen. Dean Skelos, left, LIRR President Helena Williams and Lynbrook Village Historian Art Mattson chatted before the ceremony.

The LIRR and Lynbrook’s history

It may have taken 23 years, but two plaques commemorating the historical significance of the Long Island Rail Road in Lynbrook have now taken their rightful … more

By Brian Croce | 8/1/12

Members of the Long Beach City Council are urging the MTA LIRR to restore temporary rush hour service cuts.

Long Beach city officials call on LIRR to restore service cuts

Long Beach city officials are calling on the MTA Long Island Rail Road to restore express train service that has been suspended for the next month, as the agency’s East Side Access Project … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/23/12

An unidentified man was struck at one of the Island Park Long Island Rail Road crossings. He survived, but trains are being delayed.

Man struck by train in Island Park

A man in a motorized scooter crossing the tracks on Long Beach Road in Island Park was struck by a westbound Long Island Rail Road train this afternoon. The unidentified man was hit by the 4:29 … more

By Alex Costello | 6/8/12

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