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Chartered in 1834, this commuter railroad is the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. Today, its 728 trains carry more than 280,000 passengers, making it the busiest commuter railroad in North America.
Chartered in 1834, this commuter railroad is the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. Today, its 728 trains carry more than 280,000 passengers, making it the busiest commuter railroad in North America.
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Cops: Man beaten in Valley Stream, possible hate crime
chau.lam@newsday.comA white Valley Stream man remained in critical condition Monday after police said he was beaten by a group of young African-American assailants in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. The 30-year-old victim, a Long Island Rail...Tags: Nassau County, Hate Crimes, Assault, Crimes, Vehicles
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Housing Near Transit Gaining Momentum In Conn., Mass.
The Hartford CourantForty minutes from downtown Boston, Woodland Station would be just another stop on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line — except for the modern, four-story apartment complex that opened two years ago just across from the...Tags: Conservation, Connecticut, Housing and Urban Planning, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Westport
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Independence Day holiday closings
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Saturday is Independence Day, a federal, state and local holiday. Virtually all government offices are closed. There is no mail delivery except for Express Mail. The Long Island Rail Road is on a Saturday schedule. Long Island Bus is...Tags: Long Island, Holidays
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LIRR service resumes after Huntington derailment
alfonso.castillo@newsday.comTrains were running again after a Long Island Rail Road train derailed in Huntington Thursday afternoon and caused the LIRR to briefly suspend service east of Hicksville on the Port Jefferson line. Service resumed about 6:20 p.m. with delays of about 60...Tags: Railway Accidents
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Long Island train derails; no injuries reported
possible cause of derailment. HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) _ The Long Island Rail Road say an eastbound train derailed, suspending service east of Huntington on the Port Jefferson branch for several hours. No injuries were reported in the partial derailment,...Tags: Railway Accidents, Long Island
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Independence Day closings and schedules
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Saturday is Independence Day, a federal, state and local holiday. Virtually all government offices will be closed. There will be no mail delivery except for Express Mail. On Friday, all Long Island post offices will close at noon...Tags: Long Island
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Equipment trouble causes LIRR delays
john.valenti@newsday.comEquipment trouble has caused a cancellation and delays on the Long Island Rail Road Friday, officials said. The 6:45 a.m. train from Port Jefferson to Hunterspoint Avenue was canceled. The 7:19 a.m. train from Great Neck to Penn Station is late, while...Tags: Douglaston
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Water main cited in LIRR derailment near Huntington
alfonso.castillo@newsday.comLong Island Rail Road officials believe a broken water main may have led to the derailment near Huntington during Thursday's evening rush hour. The front wheels of the Huntington-bound 3:47 p.m. out of Penn Station came off the rails at the Avery Road...Tags: Railway Accidents, Cold Spring Harbor
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Fishing still productive despite excessive rainfall
Another week, another round of thunderstorms. Still, fishing continues to be productive across Long Island for anglers willing to make a few modifications to their fishing routines as a concession to the effects of stained waters and excessive runoff. In...Tags: Long Island Sound, Long Island, Fishing, Northport, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Subway, bus fare hikes take effect Sunday
Starting today, fares are rising 10 percent on subways and buses run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. A single fare for the subway and bus - including on Long Island Bus - jumps to $2.25 from $2, and a 30-day unlimited MetroCard is going...Tags: Transportation, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island, Subway Transportation, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Riverhead experiences growth spurt
olivia.winslow@newsday.comThe Town of Riverhead had the largest population growth between 2000 and 2008 - at nearly 28 percent - of any other town on Long Island, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates out Wednesday. In addition, two other East End towns,...Tags: Population and Census, Long Island, Demographics, Population
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Riverhead experiencing growth spurt
olivia.winslow@newsday.comThe Town of Riverhead had the largest population growth between 2000 and 2008 -- at nearly 28 percent -- of any other town on Long Island, according to U.S. Census Bureau population estimates out today. In addition, two other East End towns,...Tags: Population and Census, Long Island, Demographics, Population
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