All aboard for coffee at the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station

The Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station will be one of three where coffee shops will have coffee, tea and an assortment of cold beverages, along with treats and sundries for commuters to grab and go, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said.

“The LIRR is always looking for ways to create the best possible experience for our customers,” LIRR President Rob Free said in a news release. “Long Islanders lead busy lives and having a spot to grab their morning coffee or a small snack to start their journey to work or school is an added benefit to riding the Long Island Rail Road every day.” 
Manhasset and Port Washington are the other train stations where the shops operated by JPA Consolidated, Inc. will be open.

“We are looking to tailor an aesthetically pleasing and approachable environment for the commuter that we call Retail in Motion,”  JPA Concessions Managing Partner Andrew Belding said in the release. “Our goals are to increase community social and economic resiliency, improve infrastructure, incorporate environmental and sustainable improvements, create and improve access to the public spaces and hire local staff to support each station.” 

JPA Concessions is also in the process of opening an art gallery at Manhasset, showcasing art pieces from local artists.  

“As Long Island and New York City continue their comebacks and riders return to public transit it’s important to have amenities like this available to them,” MTA Chief Real Estate Transactions and Operations Officer David Florio said in the release. “Hundreds of thousands of commuters spend part of their day at an MTA facility and these high traffic spots offer a unique opportunity for a business to grow along with the railroad.”