The LIRR tweets system alerts and updates on the handle...

The LIRR tweets system alerts and updates on the handle @LIRRScoop. Credit: Handout

The Long Island Rail Road has been issuing alerts and updates via Twitter since January 2010. The LIRR’s tweets inform followers when a train is being delayed, cancelled or rerouted because of events like a snow storm or derailment. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority notes that the LIRR twitter handle is not monitored for incoming messages 24/7, so all comments and concerns should be reported to 718-217-5477.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 15: LI's top basketball players On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island.

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