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LIRR cites cost, reliability issues as it shelves battery-powered train cars
The railroad had hoped the technology would revolutionize how it operates non-electrified tracks. But it has turned out to be too costly, inconvenient and risky to implement any time soon, railroad officials said.
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Senate Dems pass climate change, health care, tax reform package
The $739 billion bill, passed on a 51-50 party-line vote with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie, revives key portions of President Joe Biden's domestic agenda.
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COVID-19 vaccination rates for kids under 5 lagging, worrying doctors
In New York, children younger than 5 have the lowest vaccination rates of all age groups, statistics show.
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