3 Manhasset Teens Charged

3 teens who were responsible for setting two fires at the Manhasset station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) have been charged. Mitchell Freedman of Newsday has the story: Three Manhasset teens have been charged with burglary and arson for allegedly setting two fires at the Manhasset railroad station and a third fire along […]


One Year Later

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) President Helena Williams; Photo courtesy of the MTA Pete Donohue of the New York Daily News takes a look at Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) President Helena Williams first year on the job. Here is his report: Long Island Rail Road President Helena Williams has been fixated on the “Jamaica […]


Most Extreme Commuter Yet

As you might recall, I have blogged about the AMNY feature “Extreme Commuter” which showcases riders who have extreme daily commutes. Today’s extreme commuter in my opinion deserves the championship belt for the most extreme commute if such a belt existed. Marlene Naanes of AMNY has brought us a new extreme commuter today & his […]


MTA Plans To Meet Residents’ Demands

Over the last number of years, residents of the Bay Ridge Towers have been fighting to get something done about the fencing problem around the property. The property which is located at the northern end of Bay Ridge, has train tracks that go under & around it. The issue concerning many residents is that there […]


MTA Pays Out Over $1.1 Billion In Claims

Over the last week or so, there seems to have been at least 1 story a day about the sad state of finances at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Today is no different as a report has come out which pours even more salt on the wound. According to the report, the MTA has paid […]