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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | MTA's commuter rail upgrades put faster, cheaper city travel on track | amNewYork

Expanded LIRR and Metro-North service, Grand Central Madison opening, CityTicket discounts, and Metro-North Penn Station Access improve borough transit access and reduce commute times.
Travel
fromIslands
3 weeks ago

Long Island's Coastal Suburb Is A Canal-Side Hamlet With Comfort Food And A Charming Downtown - Islands

Bellmore blends small‑town charm, canal‑side recreation, walkable downtown shops and eateries, and easy Long Island Rail Road access from Manhattan.
New York City
fromSlashGear
1 month ago

What Happened The Last Time The Long Island Rail Road Went On Strike? - SlashGear

A 1994 Long Island Rail Road strike stemmed from proposed work-rule changes eliminating overtime and led to significant disruption, though the strike was relatively short.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

White House Spox Praises Trump For Saving Golf Match By Ending Railroad Strike

President Trump signed an Executive Order preventing a potential Long Island Rail Road strike, ensuring transportation for the Ryder Cup and avoiding disruption to the event.
fromThe New York Sun
2 months ago

Unions Try To 'Play' Trump as Long Island Rail Strike Looms

President Trump is wading into the brewing labor dispute between the Long Island Rail Road and its labor unions, announcing today the formation of an "emergency board" to " investigate " the conflict. The presidential intervention heads off, for now, a strike, and comes at a time when Republicans are making an effort to forge closer ties with labor unions - worthy goals, to be sure.
US politics
US politics
fromWesthampton-Hampton Bays, NY Patch
2 months ago

Trump Convenes Presidential Emergency Board To Prevent LIRR Strike That Could Have 'Crippled' Commuters

President Trump convened a Presidential Emergency Board to temporarily avert a Long Island Rail Road strike that could have affected nearly 300,000 commuters and the Ryder Cup.
US news
fromNewsday
2 months ago

LIRR service restored on Port Jefferson Branch after hours of suspensions

Long Island Rail Road service resumed after downed wires in Hicksville halted trains and disrupted power for over 500 customers, with repairs completed midday.
New York City
fromLong Beach, NY Patch
3 months ago

LIRR Ridership Shatters Weekly Post-Pandemic Record: Hochul

Long Island Rail Road has achieved record ridership levels, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers with improved service since the opening of Grand Central Madison.
NYC LGBT
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Fire at Grand Central Madison disrupts LIRR service

A two-alarm fire at Grand Central Madison disrupted Long Island Rail Road service, causing significant delays and suspensions.
#amtrak
fromCbsnews
6 months ago
NYC politics

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

fromCbsnews
6 months ago
NYC politics

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

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Renovation
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Dig they must: Amtrak begins East River tunnel rehab project with serious LIRR impacts on the horizon | amNewYork

Amtrak's East River tunnel rehabilitation is vital for safety but raises concerns over Long Island Rail Road disruptions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Snapshots of the Seasons in One of New York City's Last Wild Places

"It feels like nature taking over a war zone," expressed Jason Hofmann, highlighting the striking contrast of the flourishing environment reclaiming the abandoned railroad tracks.
Brooklyn
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