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The poster released by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office before his Jan. 8 State of the State speech was reminiscent of late-19th-century political posters.
South Shore does well in State of State
Nassau County residents, and especially those along the South Shore, will find much for them in the proposals that Gov. Andrew Cuomo put forth in his Jan. 8 State of the State address, provided they … more
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The Wantagh Seaford Homeowners Association repeatedly called the Long Island Rail Road office this spring to repair the malfunctioning escalator at the Wantagh train station.
MTA: Same issues a year later
For more than a year, the Wantagh and Seaford Long Island Rail Road stations and their surroundings have seen damage by vandalism, including broken windows and graffiti, as well as maintenance … more
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It’s time to embrace ‘micromobility’ on Long Island
For all the promise Long Island has, we’re still held back by decaying infrastructure and congested roadways. If we want to usher in a brighter future, we have to embrace new mobility options . . . more
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We’ve got a plan to make L.I. commuters’ lives easier
For far too long, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been a faceless organization, with Long Island Rail Road riders paying for overpriced tickets while receiving subpar service. For years, over 300,000 daily LIRR riders . . . more
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The MTA board voted to hike the price of weekly and monthly LIRR tickets.
LIRR tickets to go up; LI politicians blast Cuomo plan
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride after the MTA board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates. The exact price hike will depend on how far a commuter is … more
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his ninth State of the State address last week in Albany. Cuomo’s priorities and fiscal year 2020 budget could spell both good and bad news for Nassau County, according to local lawmakers.
Local officials respond to Cuomo State of the State address
Local elected officials and school administrators gave Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ninth State of the State address mixed reviews last week as they weighed in on his proposed 2019-20 budget.“I … more
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now at work on the $11.1 billion East Side Access Project, which will bring Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time.
East Side Access transforming the LIRR
On a plain wall between tracks 113 and 114, a plywood door separates old from new at Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. It is the inconspicuous entrance to the Metropolitan Transportation … more
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most recent derailment of LIRR train
LIRR's 'Summer of Hell' for commuters
A pair of commuters from Wantagh and Uniondale won a court decision allowing them to proceed with a lawsuit against the LIRR, MTA and New York City Transportation Authority. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of an entire class of regular commuters, is suing over “breach of contract,” “negligence” and “unfair treatment” inflicted on them during a period in 2017 when the number of train delays and cancellations were exceptionally high. more
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The LIRR has canceled several trains on July 23 following a derailment at their West Side Yard, two days earlier.
Evening Long Island Rail Road trains canceled due to derailment
Long Island Rail Road tracks were damaged in a derailment at the West Side Yard around 5 p.m. on July 21. Several trains were canceled during the morning and evening rush hours on July 23 as crews make repairs. more
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The Wantagh FD rescued 12 passengers stuck on the station's new elevator, the same one that broke down twice in March, on May 7.
New Wantagh LIRR elevator traps commuters... again
The Wantagh FD rescued 12 passengers stuck on the station's new elevator, the same one that broke down twice in March, on May 7. more
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