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With a possible Long Island Rail Road strike a few days away, Baldwin residents are preparing for what could be longer commutes — and headaches. more
With the impending Long Island Rail Road strike less than two weeks away, Valley Stream residents are preparing for what could be longer commutes. Some residents have plans in place should a strike occur, while others are still trying to figure out how they would get to work, and some said they would worry about it if and when a strike happens. more
Municipal crews were at work last night and this morning clearing roads of the 10 to 15 inches of snow which blanketed most of Long Island yesterday, but freezing temperatures and strong wind gusts were a challenge. more
A derailment inside one of Amtrak’s East River tunnels Monday evening caused delays in the morning commute for Long Island Rail Road riders on Tuesday, and officials said congestion could continue … more
At its meeting on June 21, the Island Park Village Board of Trustees approved three new local laws that changed some of the parking restrictions on Railroad Place and Long Beach Road and at the North Commuter Parking Field. more
Earlier this month on Long Island, Governor Cuomo, joined by County Executive Ed Mangano and State Senate Majority leader Dean Skelos, signed legislation to dramatically reduce the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax for hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses and significantly reduce this onerous tax for thousands more. more
In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions. The eight-point pledge, released in draft … more
One of the greatest benefits of living on Long Island is its close proximity to New York City. One could argue that we’re also fortunate to have one of the best forms of public transportation, the Long Island Rail Road. Sometimes, however, this gift becomes a curse. Just ask the estimated 300,000 people who board a train every day on the country’s largest railroad system. more
Commuters can expect Long Island Rail Road service to be fully restored by Friday morning, LIRR officials announced on Wednesday, the third day of disruptions caused by crews working to repair … more
The East Rockaway village board voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a new plan to rezone a portion of the industrial district into a commercial-recreation zone. The new plan focuses on the northern portion of the existing industrial zone, which includes the Berg properties, a CVS drug store and other buildings. more
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