Archive for November, 2008
Cab Driver Fatally Shot At The LIRR’s Shirley Station
I find it truly sad to hear or read about a hard worker being killed while just doing his job. Unfortunately such a tragic event took place 2 days ago when 53 year old Shirley resident & cab driver John Attrino, was shot inside his cab at the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Shirley station. […]
MTA Executive Urges Riders To Protest Fare Hike Plan
An interesting article appeared in today’s New York Daily News. The piece was my transit reporter Pete Donohue & it talked about a request from a MTA Executive. The executive, MTA director of government affairs Hilary Ring asked the riding public to share their frustrations for proposed fare hikes when public hearings start in January. […]
LIRR Wednesday A.M. Service Changes
The effect of Sunday’s train derailment has lessened considerably for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The agency just sent out a press release via e-mail a few minutes ago to announce the service changes for Wednesday’s A.M. rush along with info on extra afternoon service. Here are the complete details: Service on MTA Long […]
MTA NYC Transit & MTA Bus Thanksgiving Holiday Service
Late this afternoon the MTA sent out a press release via e-mail to announce details for NYC Transit & MTA Bus’ Thanksgiving Holiday service. Here are the complete details: MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus officials today announced service plans on subways and buses for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. On Thanksgiving Day, […]
Staten Island Railway Thanksgiving Day Holiday Service
The MTA just issued a press release via e-mail to announce additional service on the Staten Island Railway for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Here are the complete details: MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR) officials today announced their “Get-A-Way” service plan for the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday. On Wednesday, November 26, SIR customers can take advantage […]
