LIRR Archives – LI Press

Long Island Railroad saw post pandemic record ridership in December.

Nassau

LIRR breaks post-pandemic ridership records

By J. Cav Scott

A 20-unit housing development in Hicksville is expected to be complete in 2027.

Hicksville

Developer receives $7.53M loan for work on 20-unit apartment building in Hicksville

By Casey Fahrer

A rendering of Gotham Organization’s planned 157-unit mixed-use development near the Westbury LIRR station.

Westbury

Developer planning 157-unit mixed-use development near Westbury LIRR station

By Casey Fahrer

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Nassau Comptroller LIRR audit identifies ‘issues’ with Nassau station maintenance, MTA calls assessment ‘political’

By Isabella Gallo

An LIRR train at Far Rockaway in August 2023.

AMNY

Dozens of LIRR workers accused of time abuse, making fake ID cards

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce held its annual Oktoberfest celebration with fall-themed festivities.

Seaford

Seaford Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Oktoberfest

By Casey Fahrer

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Former Adelphi president charged with DWI after crashing into Garden City LIRR tracks, police say

By Isabella Gallo

President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a three-member emergency board to mediate a contract dispute between the Long Island Rail Road and five of its unions.

North Hempstead

Trump appoints emergency board to avert possible LIRR strike

By Larissa Fuentes

LIRR

AMNY

LIRR strike fears: MTA makes contingency plans for riders as possible work stoppage looms

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce is excited for its upcoming Oktoberfest.

Seaford

Seaford Chamber of Commerce to host annual Oktoberfest

By Casey Fahrer

Nassau

Albertson residents ‘frustrated’ with LIRR track maintenance, falling trees

By Isabella Gallo

The Great Neck Long Island Rail Road Train Station was flooded during a flash flood that washed over the New York metropolitan area.

Great Neck

Great Neck LIRR Train Station flooded amid flash flood

By Cameryn Oakes

LIRR ridership has reached a post-pandemic high, according to the MTA.

Nassau

LIRR ridership reaches post-pandemic high

By Casey Fahrer

The MTA Finance Committee approved the purchase of more than 300 new M-9A railcars, with 160 going to the Long Island Rail Road.

Nassau

New, modern railcars to be added to LIRR fleet in 2030

By Cameryn Oakes

Amtrak Penn Station

AMNY

All aboard: Amtrak considers Queens for second NYC stop in plans for Long Island expansion

Year in review transit: LIRR train at Grand Central Madison

AMNY

Two-alarm fire near Grand Central Madison disrupts LIRR service

St. Aidan’s eighth grader wins island wide LIRR safety design competition, artwork on John’s Crazy Socks

By Isabella Gallo

The Greenvale station on the Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay branch

LIRR’s Oyster Bay branch receives 2 new trains, schedule changes starting March 17

By Hannah Devlin

Manhattan traffic, New York City

Local News

Long Island reacts to Trump killing NYC congestion pricing

By Barbara Russo-Lennon, Nicole Formisano and Casey Fahrer

Hicksville's downtown area received $6.2 million for revitalization.

Hicksville

Hicksville set to receive $6.2M for downtown revitalization initiative

By Casey Fahrer

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SantaCon not all fun and games this year: LIRR bans alcohol

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Syosset

Railroad repairs scheduled for Syosset-Woodbury Road crossing

By Long Island Press

Van Ritshie, voice of the LIRR and Metro-North

AMNY

Van Ritshie, voice of LIRR and Metro-North announcements, dies at 80

Long Island Rail Road

Business

Long Island Rail Road Touts Summer Fare Promotions

By Jack Hogan

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