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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
Real Estate
Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Long Island Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Long Island
Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Long Island Two apartment complexes with many amenities are in the works on Long Island. The multifamily, multi-use buildings are meant to “reinvigorate” the downtown areas of Lynbrook and Baldwin, according to Breslin Realty Development Corp, the developer of both buildings. Currently under construction at 47 Broadway in Lynbrook, the first of the two buildings is The Langdon. With 201 units in an upscale building, The Langdon offers a myriad of amenities, including a co-working space, a health club, an outdoor deck with barbeque and garden, a dog run, and a dog spa. If that isn’t enough, The Lan…

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by Sophie Grieser
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LIRR Announces Proposed Schedules For Service To New Manhattan Terminal LIRR Announces Proposed Schedules For Service To New Manhattan Terminal
Lirr Announces Proposed Schedules For Service To New Manhattan Terminal The Long Island Rail Road has published its proposed service schedules ahead of the opening of a brand-new 700,000 square-foot terminal in Manhattan.  Grand Central Madison, the new terminal located below Grand Central Terminal and Madison Avenue from 43rd Street to 48th Street, is expected to begin service later this year, officials announced.  Earlier report - Officials Announce Name Of New LIRR Terminal In Manhattan Set To Open This Year The proposed train schedules, announced on Tuesday, June 2, include details for the largest LIRR service expansion in history, according…

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by Nicole Valinote
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LIRR President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named LIRR President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named
Lirr President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named Longtime Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng announced that he will be stepping down after decades in New York State Public Service and he will be temporarily replaced by a familiar face. Eng, a Smithtown resident who has been working in public service for nearly 39 years, announced on Thursday, Feb. 10 that he was retiring in a letter sent to MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber. “I can retire knowing that I leave the LIRR well-positioned for continued success with a dedicated management team and a tenacious workforce who are delivering the best train performance in LIRR history while…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After LIRR Incident Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After LIRR Incident
Long Island Couple Charged With Harassment, Lose Jobs After Lirr Incident A Long Island man and woman have been charged after allegedly racially harassing a family on a Long Island Railroad train at Penn Station. Suffolk County residents Justin Likerman, age 37, of Ronkonkoma, and Kristin Digesaro, age 39, of Huntington, were arrested in connection with an incident that took place on Monday, Jan. 10, said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The charges of aggravated harassment and endangering the welfare of a child, come after a video surfaced on Twitter showing Likerman screaming racially-charged statements at the family and saying his country was not goi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time LIRR Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time
Lirr Riders On Track To Have Access To Grand Central Terminal For First Time Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) riders will soon have access to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. After decades of delays, the bulk of construction at the East Side Access project is completed, with the concourses scheduled to be opened up by December 2022, the governor announced, marking the first time LIRR riders will be connected directly to the East Side in Manhattan. The project includes eight new tracks for the station and includes improvements to help ease the rush at Penn Station, making it easier to get to different parts of Manhattan dir…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open COVID-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open
Covid-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open In an effort to bolster the number of New Yorkers who are getting the COVID-19 vaccination, new temporary pop-up sites are being set up at MTA stations across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that eight new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. The sites will be utilizing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, so travelers will not have to return to get a second shot. Among the new sites is at the LIRR station in Hempstead, which wi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Legendary Restaurant In Grand Central Terminal Suspends Operations COVID-19: Legendary Restaurant In Grand Central Terminal Suspends Operations
Covid-19: Legendary Restaurant In Grand Central Terminal Suspends Operations Just 12 days into its eagerly-anticipated reopening, the legendary Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant has been forced to again suspend its operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The famed restaurant reopened on Wednesday, Sept. 30 after months of being closed due to the pandemic, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, it again announced that it would be temporarily closed. Though it is temporarily suspended, the restaurant’s owners assured its patrons that they will “come back stronger and with an even bigger desire to serve you.” The Oyster Bar is the oldest eating establishment at G…

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by Zak Failla
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MTA To Spend Unprecedented $5.7 Billion On LIRR Next Five Years MTA To Spend Unprecedented $5.7 Billion On LIRR Next Five Years
MTA To Spend Unprecedented $5.7 Billion On Lirr Next Five Years The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to spend a whopping $51 billion over the next five years to create a faster, more accessible, and more reliable public transportation system, including $5.7 billion on the LIRR. During a presentation on Monday, Sept.16, MTA officials unveiled the plan in what Authority Chairman Patrick Foye called a “historic and transformational plan for our customers," and the largest in the agency’s history. Although the majority of the budget — $40 billion — is earmarked for New York City subways and buses, the LIRR also receives enough funding to enable w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant
Alleged Prostitute Charged In Connection To Death Of Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant An alleged prostitute has been charged in connection with the death of the head chef of the glitzy Cipriani Dolce restaurant in Grand Central Terminal who was found stuffed in a garbage can in a motel room. The body of Andrea Zamperoni, 33, of Queens, was discovered by New York City Police around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Kamway Lodge & Tavern in Elmhurst, a dumpy Queens motel, after officers responded to a call of an unconscious man, said the NYPD. Friends and co-workers had been searching for Zamperoni, who had been reported missing on Monday, Aug. 19, after failing to rep…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Missing Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant Found Dead Missing Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant Found Dead
Missing Head Chef At Renowned NYC Restaurant Found Dead The head chef of the glitzy Cipriani Dolce restaurant in Grand Central Terminal who had been missing for several days has been found dead in a motel room located near LaGuardia Airport.  The body of Andrea Zamperoni, 33, of Queens, was discovered by New York City Police around 830 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Kamway Lodge & Tavern in Elmhurst after officers responded to a call of an unconscious man, said the NYPD. Zamperoni was last seen alive at his apartment around noon on Monday, Aug. 19, the NYPD said. Friends and co-workers reported him missing after he failed to show up …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Head Chef At Renowned Grand Central Terminal Restaurant Found Dead Missing Head Chef At Renowned Grand Central Terminal Restaurant Found Dead
Missing Head Chef At Renowned Grand Central Terminal Restaurant Found Dead This story has been updated. The head chef of the glitzy Cipriani Dolce restaurant in Grand Central Terminal who had been missing for several days has been found dead in a motel room located near LaGuardia Airport.  The body of Andrea Zamperoni, 33, of Queens, was discovered by New York City Police around 830 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Kamway Lodge & Tavern in Elmhurst after officers responded to a call of an unconscious man, said the NYPD. Zamperoni was last seen alive at his apartment around noon on Monday, Aug. 19, the NYPD said. Friends and co-workers reported him missi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday
MTA Will Increase Service For July 4th Holiday Still trying to figure out your travel plans for the Fourth of July? You may be able to take advantage of these additional services offered by the MTA. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials have announced a plan to offer extra rail services on Wednesday, July 3 in order to to help customers travel to Fourth of July holiday activities. On Thursday, July 4, the MTA’s railroads, subways and buses will operate on weekend schedules. The eight additional Long Island Rail Road early afternoon services will depart Penn Station starting at 2:08 p.m. This service includes three extra…

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by Valerie Musson