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Richard Brzozinski, a veteran Long Island Rail Road

Longtime LIRR conductor remembered regulars' names, saved seats for elderly

A veteran conductor on the railroad's Babylon line, Richard Brzozinski took pride in the little things that often made a big difference.

0:45 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS Are interior lights on new LIRR trains too bright? Some riders say so.
One Twitter user said the lights on the new LIRR train were "worse than sitting under a dentist chair."
New Hyde Park road, LIRR station to close in two weeks
New Hyde Park Road and the train station will temporarily shut down on Feb. 3 for work on the Third Track project.
LIRR: Trains on or close to schedule after delays
A series of unrelated incidents that caused delays for Long Island Rail Road riders Monday have been resolved, with trains now operating normally on the three branches affected, railroad officials said.
LIRR: Service restored after trespasser struck
Eastbound trains on the Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches had been suspended after a person was hit by a train in Garden City Park.
Isles fans complain after 2 trains following game at Barclays canceled
Unsuspecting fans carped about crowded platforms and what they said was a lack of communication about the cancellations.
1:45 + FOR OUR SUBSCRIBERS More questions than answers on Cuomo's vision for Penn Station
Under the plan, the Empire State Development Corp. is to acquire about 20 properties on the block marked for the project, but work could go on for years.
What Long Islanders can expect in 2020
We've looked into our crystal ball -- also known as our beat notes, calendars and past coverage -- to show you what Long Islanders can expect in the new year.
Audit: LIRR exaggerating ridership, reliability
The audit found "deficiencies and inconsistencies" in how the LIRR reports the two key performance indicators.
1:18 Cuomo proposes adding 8 tracks at Penn Station
Under his plan, the state would acquire the block just south of Penn. Some of the new tracks would be used exclusively by the LIRR.
1:22 LIRR: 'Ambassadors' ready to assist riders needing access
The program allows riders with mobility issues to contact the railroad around the clock and arrange for assistance through a special hotline.