Greater Long Island on MSN20h
LIRR’s iconic ‘Ronkonkoma’ voice, Van Ritshie, 80, dies
Van Ritshie, the Long Island Rail Road voice actor who became a cherished and often mimicked presence for commuters, passed ...
Daily Voice Saratoga County NY on MSN14h
Van Ritshie, Beloved MTA Announcer, ‘Voice Of Hudson Valley’ Radio Host, Dies
If you’ve ever hopped a train or scanned a radio in these parts, chances are good you’ve heard the velvety smooth voice of ...
Newsday28d
Window pains on LIRR trains
The view through some LIRR train windows isn't so clear, and it’s not because of dirt or grime — it’s sun damage. NewsdayTV’s Alfonso Castillo reports. Credit: Ed Quinn; YouTube/MTA Stay ...
Newsday5d
LIRR to suspend service to some Queens, Brooklyn stations this weekend
The LIRR will stop running trains between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal starting Friday at 9 p.m. until 4 a.m. Monday, the MTA announced. The last trains to run Friday night will leave Jamaica at ...
abc7NY23d
LIRR conductors suing transit agency, claiming lack of protection from on-the-job attacks
The workers say collecting fares on the LIRR has become a dangerous job. On Monday night, their union president said that they are right. "They don't want to pay the fare and then when the ...
abc7NY28d
LIRR customers fed up with sun-damaged windows causing limited visibility during rides
The LIRR noted it does plan to replace the windows, but only install them on brand new trains. NJ Transit did recently announce they're spending $15 million to replace windows and install brand ...
Long Island Press20d
Hicksville LIRR celebrates 190th anniversary
Earlier this month, the Hicksville Historical Society honored its local history by celebrating the 190th anniversary of Long Island Rail Road and the 69th anniversary of Operation Changeover ...
New York Post24d
Let Penn Station live: Why I celebrate NYC’s ‘ugly, overcrowded and dysfunctional’ labyrinth
The real estate giant partnered with the MTA to expand the LIRR Concourse’s main passageway and raised oppressively low ceilings to 18 feet in height. Vornado also teamed up with Amtrak to ...
Gothamist26d
MTA adding trains for oyster eaters and leaf lovers over the weekend
There, they will find oyster shucking, oyster eating contests, live music and craft beer. The LIRR is adding three additional trains each way on both Saturday and Sunday. Metro North is also ...