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County to private Long Island Bus after MTA votes to terminate operation contract.

In a move that would end the MTA’s “monopoly” over transportation in Nassau County, a private company will take over operation of the Long Island Bus System next year. County … more

By Lee Landor | 5/4/11

Long Island Bus service: salvaged?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Nassau County and state Senate Republicans announced an agreement on April 1 to avert proposed cuts to the MTA’s Long Island Bus service. The cuts, which were announced in March, were expected to affect more than half of Nassau County’s bus routes, including the N14 North Rockville Centre Loop Bus. more

Jackie Nash | 4/13/11

Reconsider cuts to the neediest

Would you be willing to pay $4 a month more in property taxes to help shield the poor and neediest of your neighbors from the harshest of cuts to county services that are their lifeline? more

3/31/11

The N14 North Rockville Centre Loop bus route may be discontinued in July if the MTA and Nassau County are unable to resolve a funding dispute.

MTA may eliminate Rockville Centre loop bus

The N14 North Rockville Centre Loop bus route could be on the chopping block, if the MTA is unable to resolve a funding dispute with Nassau County. more

Judy Rattner | 3/9/11

Normal commute expected on LIRR

As a result of the winter storm, the MTA reduced service across the board. It reduced weekday morning rush hour service on the Long Island Rail Road, canceling some trains, suspended Able-Ride … more

By Lee Landor | 1/27/11

Saving LI Bus requires political compromise

Comptroller George Maragos and some members of the Nassau County Legislature have demonstrated that they understand tough times call for compromise in their dealings with the MTA’s threat to kill the Long Island Bus System. more

11/25/10

Saving LI Bus requires political compromise

Tough times call for compromise and resolution, and for elected officials, legislators and community leaders to focus their energies on problem-solving. Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos … more

11/24/10

Comptroller's study recommends negotiations between the MTA and the county to save Long Island Bus.

Comptroller says: Compromise before privatizing

Just work it out. That’s the advice Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos has offered County Executive Ed Mangano and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which are at a standstill … more

Lee Landor | 11/24/10

County, claiming payroll tax is unconstitutional, sues MTA

Nassau County filed suit against the region's transit agency last week after it threatened to pull funding from Long Island Bus — a move that could leave the county without a public bus system. more

Lee Landor | 8/4/10

County Executive Ed Mangano, with transit advocates and union representatives, announced that the county is suing the MTA

County, claiming payroll tax is illegal, sues MTA

Nassau County filed suit against the region’s transit agency last week after it threatened to pull funding from Long Island Bus — a move that could leave the county without a public bus … more

Lee Landor | 8/4/10

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