Van Ritshie, the iconic voiceover actor of customer announcements on the LIRR and Metro North, passed away at 80 back on Nov.

Van Ritshie, who recorded the announcements on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, died this month at age 80.

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 ...

Van Ritshie, the Long Island Rail Road voice actor who became a cherished and often mimicked presence for commuters, passed ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The problem is clear: LIRR train windows are not. Sun-damaged plastic windows on the majority of the Long Island Rail Road's electric fleet have become a frequent target of complaints among the ...