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A man was struck by a train near the Rockville Centre Long Island Rail Road station on Saturday morning, but survived.

Long Island Rail Road service restored after man struck by train in Rockville Centre

Long Island Rail Road service has been restored between Rockville Centre and Valley Stream after it had been suspended because a person was struck by a train on Saturday morning. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/5/22

The Long Island Rail Road announced that peak fares returned on March 1.

Rockville Centre commuters react to return of Long Island Rail Road peak fares

The Long Island Rail Road announced that as of March 1, peak fairs are returning for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, which was met with negativity from some Rockville Centre commuters. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/3/22

Long Island Rail Road peak fares set to return for Lynbrook, East Rockaway commuters

The Long Island Rail Road announced that as of March 1, peak fairs are returning for the first time since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/3/22

Person struck by LIRR train near East Rockaway

A person was struck by a train near East Rockaway on Saturday morning, closing the tracks for about 90 minutes, according to the MTA more

By Mike Smollins | 12/8/21

LIRR, NICE Bus move toward greener future

The Long Island Rail Road and Nassau Inter-County Express Bus are making significant strides to reduce their carbon footprints, with the LIRR testing battery-powered trains . . . more

11/25/21

With schedule cuts causing lengthy rides and crowded trains for Long Island Rail Road commuters, many riders complained, leading to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority deciding to return to its regular schedule.

LIRR reverses schedule cuts amid concerns

Oceanside resident Dennis Herman said he was frustrated when the Long Island Rail Road’s amended schedule caused his commute from Oceanside to Brooklyn to take longer than usual, and that he felt unsafe on crowded trains. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/21

Officials lauded the completion of the revamped Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station in October, but they are now pushing to finish improvements there and at the East Rockaway and Centre Avenue stations.

Officials push for improvements to Lynbrook, East Rockaway train stations

Local commuters and officials are calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make improvements at the Lynbrook, East Rockaway and Centre Avenue Long Island Rail Road stations. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/4/21

Residents have joined elected officials in speaking out against potential Long Island Rail Road rate hikes proposed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

LIRR riders in Lynbrook, East Rockaway bemoan rate hike proposal

Many local residents and elected leaders say they are angry that transit officials are mulling a Long Island Rail Road fare increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

LIRR riders in Oceanside, Island Park bemoan fare hike proposal

Many local residents and elected leaders say they are angry that transit officials are mulling a Long Island Rail Road fare increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/10/20

Sections of the south platform of the new Elmont LIRR station have recently been installed.

Elmont LIRR station is on its way as questions remain

With 11 months to go until its scheduled opening, Metropolitan Transportation Authority crews have completed the first major milestone in the construction of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/24/20

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