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Long Island state senators and Assembly members gathered at the Long Island Rail Road train station in Mineola last week, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support of congestion pricing planned for New York City’s Financial District. Hochul says the program would provide cleaner air, better transit, and less gridlock on New York City's streets, while local electeds say it will create significant financial hardships for their constituents who need to drive into the city.

What L.ong Island electeds are saying to halt congestion pricing

They called it a “hidden tax” and even “highway robbery.” That’s how Long Island-based lawmakers described the impending congestion pricing system planned for New York City’s Financial District, and are calling on the governor to do away with it for good. more

By Charles Shaw | 12/24/23

Thousands of commuters struggled to get home from an overcrowded Penn Station on May 10, when Amtrak-related signal trouble caused the cancellation of nearly 80 trains.

The LIRR’s mitigation plan during summer repairs

Anticipating harsh commuting delays while infrastructure repairs are made this summer, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority released an extensive alternate transportation plan for Long Island Rail Road commuters on June 12. more

6/13/17

This LIRR dumpster, which was nearly empty at the beginning of the day on Feb. 25, was filled to capacity that evening.

Eyesores on Hempstead Gardens Drive

Thomas Mascia loves West Hempstead. He lives on a beautifully maintained cul-de-sac on a quiet street in the hamlet. His sister, Regina, who grew up in the area, is a well-known, longtime community volunteer and the director of the library. The two care about West Hempstead, and make an effort to keep the area looking its best. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 3/2/16

A black Mercedes, model GL 450, flipped several times after hitting the back of an MTA bus on June 14, according to a witness.

Mercedes tumbles after clipping MTA bus

A black Mercedes flipped several times near the corner of Euston Road and Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead today, around 1 p.m. more

By James Fitz Gerald | 6/14/11

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