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After a Thursday night of lightning strikes and signal problems near Jamaica, which halted train service between Penn Station and Jamaica, and between Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue Station and Jamaica, the LIRR reports that service on Friday was near normal.
LIRR operating near-normal service on Friday
The MTA Long Island Rail Road is operating near-normal on Friday, Sept. 30 after lightning struck crucial switching equipment in Jamaica on Thursday afternoon, damaging the signal system that … more
An unidentified person was hit by an oncoming train at the Merrick train station this morning. On hand to investigate were MTA and Nassau County police, along with officials from the LIRR.
Train hits N.J. man at Merrick station
Updated: 5:15 p.m., Sept. 9, 2011: An eastbound Long Island Rail Road train struck and killed a New Jersey man at the Merrick train station just before 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, according to LIRR spokesman Aaron Donovan. Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Nassau County police were on hand to investigate with LIRR officials. more
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LIRR train service will be suspended this weekend and replaced by buses.
LIRR train service to be suspended, replaced by buses, this weekend
Long Island Rail Road customers planning to ride the Far Rockaway Branch this Sunday are advised to allow up to an hour extra travel time as buses replace trains during the resurfacing of a key … more
Track work means LIRR service cuts
As a result of a track modernization project in Mineola, the Long Island Rail Road will undergo service reductions and adjustments throughout the month of August. One of two main line tracks will … more
Mia Scarfowle and her pooch were among the participants in the Purple Heart Pups event.
Purple Heart Pups raises funds for vets
Purple Heart Pups, a fundraiser founded by Merrick resident Lisa Siano along with the Merrick Lions Club, joined the National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that aids amputee veterans, on May 7 for a 3K walk to raise funds for veterans. more
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Dr. Steve Kussin
A model for teacher development
Randi Weingarten, former president of the United Federation of Teachers, now head of the American Federation of Teachers, recently delivered a speech titled, “Towards a True Development and Evaluation System.” She was being proactive by presenting her own plan in response to recent calls for revamping teacher assessment and tenure. more
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Bellmore firefighters and EMS responders safely removed the victim from the railroad tracks Monday night.
Quick response saves victim on Bellmore train tracks
The quick actions of a good Samaritan saved the life of a man at the Bellmore train station Monday night. At around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, a witness saw a man fall onto the tracks from the train platform, said Vincent Scaduto, public information officer for the Bellmore Fire Department. more
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Severe storms force LIRR branches to suspend service
A strong band of thunderstorms made its way through Nassau County on Thursday as dangerous lightning, torrential downpours and winds in excess of more than 70mph were reported. The … more
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Donate… shop… make a difference!
Behind the purple sign and the boutique feel of Plum, a resale shop that opened in May, is a purpose. All profits go to several charities with programs designed to help both children and adults in a variety of situations. more
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Kayla Babbush and Kevin O'Hara demonstrate CPR for the class.
Kennedy student promotes CPR/AED training
Kayla Babbush, a sophomore at Kennedy High School in Bellmore, has been working with the Robbie Levine Foundation to bring free CPR/AED training to the Central High School District. The Robbie Levine Foundation was created by Dr. Craig and Jill Levine of Merrick, whose 9-year old son Robbie died suddenly when his heart stopped at a baseball practice in 2005. more
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