A commuter uses a ticket machine at the LIRR station...

A commuter uses a ticket machine at the LIRR station in Valley Stream. Credit: Ed Betz, 2011

This might ease the pain

The continued Penn Station infrastructure problem is only the prelude to a summer of delays, cancellations and modified schedules on the LIRR. The MTA should consider instituting a special summer monthly “Grin and Bare It” fare of $10 to compensate commuters for their woes.

Harold Rinder, Plainview

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