Archive for September, 2008
LIRR To Provide Extra Train For Adelphi & Hofstra Commuters
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has listened to the request of administrators at Adelphi & Hofstra University commuters to provide extra service for faculty & students. The LIRR added a reverse-peak Hempstead train out of Penn Station during the AM rush. Alfonso A. Castillo of Newsday has the report on the new service which […]
LIRR Introduces The Belmont Special
Yesterday afternoon the Long Island Rail Road e-mailed me a couple of press releases regarding the introduction of the 2008 LIRR Belmont Special. The press releases which should become public on their site later today stated the following: Press Release #1: The thoroughbreds are back from Saratoga for the start of the fall racing season […]
Man Dies After Motorcycle Hits A MTA Bus
A few days ago, Newsday featured a brief story about a man who died after his motorcycle crashed into a MTA bus. Here is that brief story courtesy of Newsday: NEW YORK – One man is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a New York City bus. Police say 43-year-old […]
Safe Transfers Between Bus & Subway Could Come To Gun Hill Road
Many riders transfer between the bus & subway every day. This is no different at the intersection of Gun Hill Road & White Plains Road where multiple bus lines meet up with the 2 & 5 (part time). The intersection which has plenty of traffic day in & day out has become quite hazardous for […]
MTA & NYC Transit Buses Rerouted Due To NFL Kickoff Concert
Just a few minutes ago I received a press release from NYC Transit talking about the rerouting of MTA & NYC Transit buses due to NFL season kickoff concert that is taking place this upcoming Thursday. Here are the details from the release that should hit the MTA site later today: MTA and NYC Transit […]
