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Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders
Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, Lirr Riders If you’re planning to ho-ho-hop on a Metro-North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are implementing its annual booze ban. In preparation for SantaCon 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced a 32-hour alcohol ban across all Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad trains and stations. The restriction will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, and remain in place until noon on Sunday, Dec. 15, aiming to ensure a safe and smooth ride for all passengers. “Our top priority is …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Drunk Driver Barrels Down LIRR Tracks, Wreaking Damage, Delays: Police (VIDEO) Drunk Driver Barrels Down LIRR Tracks, Wreaking Damage, Delays: Police (VIDEO)
Drunk Driver Barrels Down Lirr Tracks, Wreaking Damage, Delays: Police (Video) Bystander video captured an alleged drunk driver barreling down a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) track, leaving significant damage and delays in his wake. Watch video of the incident below. MTA Police said a Honda SUV drove onto the LIRR’s main line tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The vehicle made it nearly a half mile east before its damaged tires caught fire and it came to a stop between the Bellerose and Floral Park stations. Floral Park firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but the vehicle caused significant damage to the third rai…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Friday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades.  Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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LIRR Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say LIRR Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say
Lirr Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say Authorities have identified a taxi driver who was killed when his taxi was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train. The incident happened in Manorville, at the Wading River Road crossing, at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. An eastbound LIRR train was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Greenport when it struck a taxi operated by East End Transportation east of the Yaphank station, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Earlier Report: 2 Injured After Lirr Train Collides With Car In Manorville The taxi driver, 49-year-old Daniel Seagren, of Ronkonkoma, was pronounced dead at Peconic Bay…

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by Michael Mashburn
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2 Injured After LIRR Train Collides With Car 2 Injured After LIRR Train Collides With Car
2 Injured After Lirr Train Collides With Car See new update: Lirr Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Manorville Collision, Police Say Two people are hospitalized after a Long Island Rail Road train collided with a car. The incident happened in Manorville, at the Wading River Road crossing, at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. An eastbound LIRR train was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Greenport when it struck a vehicle on the tracks just east of the Yaphank Station, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. A photo shared to Facebook by the account LI Fire Buff showed a white vehicle with significant damage, including…

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by Michael Mashburn
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28-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash 28-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash
28-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash One person was killed in a chain-reaction crash during the height of the evening commute on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Wantagh Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash It happened on Friday, July 19, at around 5:30 p.m. in Lynbrook. A 28-year-old man was riding a white 2010 Ducati motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard when he collided with the rear of a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus being driven by a 40-year-old woman.  The bus was traveling westbound and making a left-hand turn onto Hempstead Avenue, accord…

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by Joe Lombardi