Expose the LIRR unions and their unreasonable strike requests
A union representing about half of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) workforce is considering a walkout on Thursday if their requests aren’t addressed. Governor Kathy Hochul should clarify these demands to the public. The LIRR serves over 15 million riders on an average weekday, making it the busiest commuter railroad in the nation. This situation […]
LIRR unions consider a strike over contract issues while MTA advises commuters to work from home
Nearly half of the road workers on the Long Island Railroad are considering quitting as early as next week. In response to what they’re calling an “immediate strike,” the MTA plans to advise commuters to work from home. The union, which comprises about 3,400 members, or 49% of the workforce, is pushing for a retroactive […]
MTA increases LIRR seating at Grand Central Madison, but riders believe there should be additional space.
New Seating at Grand Central Madison Passengers tied to Long Island can finally take a load off. On Tuesday, the MTA announced the addition of 70 seats in the Long Island Railroad Mezzanine at Grand Central Madison, effectively doubling the station’s seating capacity. The newly installed two-seat bench near 45th Street and 46th Avenue—available for […]
The tragic LIRR shooting shaped the legacy of LI Representative Carolyn McCarthy.
Carolyn McCarthy, a former Long Island MP who passed away last week, left behind a significant legacy in gun control advocacy after experiencing personal tragedy: her husband was killed and her son injured in the 1993 LIRR massacre. McCarthy, who died at 81, entered politics fueled by the grief of that dreadful day when a […]
Recent audit challenges MTA’s assertion of a 40% increase in LIRR service
The MTA’s assertion that Grand Central Madison Station has boosted Long Island Railroad (LIRR) services by over 40% has come under scrutiny from a recent state audit. The report, led by State Secretary Thomas DiNapoli, reviewed the LIRR’s performance from January 2021 to November 2023, focusing on the period surrounding the $11 billion Grand Central […]
State transportation officials decline to approve $10 land sale that could update Long Island’s busiest LIRR route
On Monday, Suffolk County officials expressed concerns that the state Department of Transportation might miss an opportunity to finalize a $10 deal aimed at electrifying the busiest Long Island Rail Road line. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romain highlighted the dual benefits the project could bring: improved commute times and a cleaner environment. He raised the […]
Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency
Long Island Republicans have denounced the Metropolitan Transportation Agency's latest tax conditions on suburban businesses. On Thursday, they called for an audit of chronically cash-bound institutions. The comments come after Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators signed a deal to try and raise state payroll taxes again to promote the MTA's massive $68 billion capital […]
Hochul poses for LIRR photo-op while dispatching her security detail to pick her up from station
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul went wild on the LIRR, posting a photo of herself on the train and raving about the “amazing ride.” All the while, he had a convoy of taxpayer-funded cars pick him up from Manhattan at the station. The Democrat was accused of being a “charlatan” after taking a train from […]
SUV drives down LIRR tracks for half-a-mile before going up in flames
That's one way to avoid traffic jams. A suspected drunk driver was arrested Monday after driving an SUV on LIRR tracks during a joyride that was caught on camera and ended with the vehicle bursting into flames, authorities said. shocking Video posted on social media show A black Honda SUV drove over bumpy tracks at […]
MTA banning alcohol on Metro-North, LIRR trains for SantaCon
The MTA is pooh-poohing New York's ho-ho-hoin again. SantaCon is coming to town this weekend, but transportation officials are trying to limit the chaos by imposing a 32-hour ban on alcohol on Metro-North and Long Island Railroad trains. “Our top priority is to ensure Metro-North and Long Island Railroad passengers can celebrate safely,” MTA Police […]