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CBS News on MSN · 4d

Amtrak's East River Tunnel project could snarl LIRR service for years, MTA warns

It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.

Gothamist · 2d

MTA: Calamity ahead for LIRR due to Amtrak's East River tunnel shutdown

Two of Amtrak's four East River tunnels were damaged in 2012 during Hurricane Sandy. The MTA is fighting with the railroad over its plans to fix the infrastructure.

News 12 Long Island · 1d

LIRR commuters face major disruptions as Amtrak plans tunnel closure

In a written statement, Amtrak President Roger Harris said the plan was approved months ago by the MTA and remains the most “efficient, reliable, and timely” way to complete the full rehabilitation.

1don MSN

LIRR West Hempstead branch service suspended after earlier fire

An earlier fire on an Long Island Rail Road work train has led to suspended service on part of the West Hempstead branch for ...

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Westbury OKs $97 million apartment complex near LIRR station, with 12% for affordable housing

The Village of Westbury approved a $97 million, 187-unit apartment building in its transit-oriented development zone — part ...

Herald Community Newspapers1d

West Hempstead LIRR service down due to fire on tracks

Service is down between the West Hempstead and Valley Stream train stations due to a fire that broke out during overnight ...

1don MSN

Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency

Long Island Republicans blasted the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s latest tax crunch on suburban businesses — ...

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Hicksville: New construction, longtime LIRR and shopping hubs draw buyers

In addition to being a well-known shopping and LIRR hub, Hicksville also has plenty of hidden neighborhood parks.

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