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‘Double Track’ to ease pressure on lines

Helena Williams has fought many battles and spearheaded several major initiatives during her five-year tenure as president of the Long Island Rail Road, the country’s largest commuter railroad. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky, Jeff Bessen, John Maher and John O’Connell | 4/3/13

We should bring Facebook's way of thinking to Long Island

A great philosopher once said that “the two professions for which there is no formal training are politics and motherhood.” more

2/28/13

Cutting government is much easier said than done

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney got himself into a lot of trouble last year by making disparaging remarks about the so-called “47 percent” of Americans who rely on the government for their needs. more

2/14/13

Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said they may have to clear snow from tracks and the third rail Friday evening.

MTA urges LIRR commuters to head home early

In preparation for a nor’easter set to slam into Long Island Friday evening, the Metropolitan Transit Authority will operate eight additional afternoon eastbound Long Island Rail Road trains for commuters heading home early before the weather worsens. more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/8/13

LIRR workers were charged with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire from the company and selling it as scrap.

17 charged in LIRR copper-wire theft

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice has charged 17 people with stealing more than $250,000 worth of copper wire belonging to the Long Island Railroad and selling it to a scrap yard, she … more

By Aaron Axelson | 1/25/13

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

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

Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials now say they are 80 percent certain that the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access project will be complete by 2019.

East Side Access project delayed –– again

Long Island Rail Road riders waiting for the East Side Access project to Grand Central Terminal will have to hold out even longer than expected –– an additional six years to be exact. more

By Deirdre Krasula | 5/24/12

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