LIRR Archives – LI Press

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

LIRR M7

AMNY

LIRR interim president steps down, restoring split management of MTA commuter railroads

MTA Fare Increases Resume

By Amanda Olsen

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AMNY

Hundreds of LIRR Employees Worked 24 Hour Shifts, Risked Tragedies Driven By Fatigue: Watchdog

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Opinions

OpEd: LIRR Adjusting to Commuters’ Needs

By Janno Lieber, Chief Executive Officer of the MTA

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AMNY

MTA adds more LIRR trains in Brooklyn, retools schedule amid chaotic rollout

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AMNY

Grand Central Madison Finally Opens for Full LIRR Service

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Syosset

Full Long Island Rail Road Service To Grand Central Madison To Begin Monday, Feb. 27

By Tribune Staff

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