Archive for March, 2009
Service Diversions 03-20
I have just updated the service diversions page with the latest scheduled diversions for the weekend & upcoming week (and beyond in some cases). Don’t forget to check in for any changes to the page. I also suggest printing out a copy of the page to use while riding the system. Also a friendly reminder […]
LIRR Adds Extra Train For St. Patrick’s Day Parade
I apologize for not getting to this sooner. However on St. Patrick’s Day, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) issued a press release. The press release was to announce the adding of an extra train on the Montauk Line. The additional eastbound train is for those going out to Montauk for their St. Patrick’s Day […]
Malcolm Smith: State Budget Is The Top Priority
The countdown to the MTA possibly approving to enact their “doomsday scenario” is only 5 days away. The lives of millions would be affected by this scenario becoming a reality. However besides repeated warnings about this, Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith has let it be known where this transit emergency ranks in the to-do list. […]
Senate’s MTA Bailout Plan Features Faulty Math
Before the MTA bailout plan proposal led by Malcolm Smith was off the presses, it was getting slammed by many. The major issue concerning many including Gov. Patterson & the MTA was the faulty math used in their funding calculations. Both parties claim that Malcolm’s plan would result in an approximate $1.1 billion dollar shortfall […]
Gov. Patterson Calls Out State Senate
This past Tuesday, Senate Democrats led by their majority leader Malcolm Smith released their MTA bailout plan. The plan was slammed by many including Gov. Patterson, who continued his onslaught against it on talk radio. The governor made 3 radio appearances today & at each stop, he took the time to call out the Senate […]
