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East Side Access

Recent Headlines

Parkchester

October 24, 2012

Plan to Bring Metro-North Trains to East Bronx Faces Long Island Opposition

Many Bronx residents support the plan, but some Long Island lawmakers fear it will disrupt LIRR service.

Long Island City

September 20, 2012

MTA Finishes LIRR Tunnel Connecting Grand Central to Queens

The MTA's East Side Access project is expected to be completed in 2019.

Midtown

March 23, 2012

East Side Access Contractor Fined $48K After Two Hurt by Runaway Rail Car

OSHA issued a $48,000 fine to the contractor for East Side Access after two workers were injured.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

November 22, 2011

Death of Sandhog Michael O'Brien Ruled an Accident

The medical examiner has ruled O'Brien's death an accident caused by blunt-force injuries to the chest.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

November 16, 2011

Schumer Saves Funding for East Side Access, Second Avenue Subway

Sen. Charles Schumer fought against cuts proposed by the House of Representatives and managed to salvage much of the funding requested for two key Manhattan projects.

Manhattan

February 10, 2011

Construction Worker Hurt in Tunnel Near Grand Central

A construction worker was hurt in a tunnel below East 48th Street and Park Avenue, fire officials said.

Midtown

October 19, 2010

Landmarks Commission Approves New Escalator Installation at Grand Central Terminal

The new escalators and staircase will provide access from Grand Central's dining concourse to a new LIRR station.

Manhattan

May 20, 2010

MTA Subcontractor in East Side Access Tunnel Found to Have Mob Links

Subcontractor was working on the East Side Access project to connect the Long Island Railroad to Grand Central Terminal.