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LIRR adds trains, bans alcohol for St. Patrick's Day parade in NYC

Originally published: March 15, 2013 10:01 AM
Updated: March 15, 2013 8:01 PM
By GARY DYMSKI gary.dymski@newsday.com

Samantha Coppola, of Dobbs Ferry, enjoys the New

Photo credit: Chris Ware | Samantha Coppola, of Dobbs Ferry, enjoys the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. (March 17, 2012)

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Extra trains have been added Saturday to help revelers get to and from New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Long Island Rail Road said.

The LIRR also said alcoholic beverages will be banned from 12:01 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Sunday.

The extra trains -- nine westbound and 10 eastbound -- will supplement the commuter service's regular weekend schedule for Saturday.

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