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Long Island Rail Road

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Hunts Point

May 15, 2013

Metro-North Expansion Plan Could Bring $1B to Bronx, Study Finds

A new study found Metro-North stations in the East Bronx would help workers, homeowners and businesses.

New York City

March 20, 2013

Delays and Cancellations Continue For LIRR After Derailment, MTA Says

Long Island Rail Road cancellations and delays ran into a second day after derailment, the MTA said.

New York City

March 19, 2013

LIRR Delays Continue After Derailment

A Monday night derailment west of Forest Hills caused major damage.

Forest Hills

March 19, 2013

LIRR Service Delayed After Derailment in Forest Hills

An LIRR train derailed about 9 p.m. near the Forest Hills station, an MTA spokesman said.

New York City

February 27, 2013

Rain Causes Flooding During Morning Rush Hour Commute

Rain caused flooding on Harlem River Drive and the West Side Highway.

New York City

February 10, 2013

Planes, Trains and Automobiles Getting Moving Again after Blizzard

There were thousands of flight cancelations and train suspensions because of Winter Storm Nemo.

New York City

February 08, 2013

Winter Storm Timeline: Worst of Blizzard Hits Late Friday Night

The heaviest snow from Winter Storm Nemo was expected to fall late Friday into early Saturday.

Woodhaven

January 29, 2013

New Web Site Opposes Building Queens High Line on Abandoned Railroad

No Way QueensWay asks locals to oppose developing the abandoned LIRR branch. 

Little Neck

December 13, 2012

Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Long Island Rail Road Train

A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a commuter train at Little Neck Station in Queens.

New York City

November 02, 2012

M and 7 Subway Lines Restored, NJ Transit and Amtrak to NYC Returns

The M and 7 lines began providing modified service Friday morning, the MTA announced.

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.

New York City

October 19, 2012

Fall Getaways for New Yorkers Without a Car

Several nearby farms and vineyards allow New Yorkers to pick pumpkins and apples and sample wine.

Woodhaven

September 25, 2012

'Queens High Line' to be Debated at Hearing

The hearing will feature proposals on the use of abandoned Long Island Rail Road tracks in Queens.

Jamaica

September 12, 2012

Two People Stabbed, One Injured in Jamaica Subway Station

The victims were stabbed inside a subway station at Sutphin Boulevard and Archer Avenue on Wednesday.

Midtown

September 12, 2012

From Wedding Dresses to Ruby Slippers: a Peek Inside LIRR's Lost and Found

DNAinfo.com New York got a look at the odd items commuters have left behind on Long Island Rail Road.