Service Alerts
LIRR Reducing Service Due To Hurricane Irene
The potential damage that will stem from Hurricane Irene has caused the MTA Long Island Rail Road to reduce some service. Here are the details courtesy of a press release I received a few minutes ago: MTA Long Island Rail Road is making some adjustments to its service in advance of Hurricane Irene reaching Long […]
MTA Statement On Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene set to potentially hammer our region, the MTA is in full prep mode. Earlier today, the agency released a brief statement & here it is via the press release I received: The MTA is actively preparing for the impact of Hurricane Irene, coordinating with the Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office and regional OEMs […]
Buses Replace LIRR Far Rockaway Trains
Earlier this afternoon, the MTA Long Island Rail Road announced that buses will replace trains on the Far Rockaway branch this Sunday due to switch surfacing work. Here are the complete details courtesy of the press release I received: MTA Long Island Rail Road customers planning to ride the Far Rockaway Branch this Sunday are […]
Service Advisory For Dominican Day Parade
Late yesterday afternoon, MTA New York City Transit issued a service advisory for this Sunday’s annual Dominican Day Parade. Here are the details via press release: This year’s Dominican Day Parade will be held on Sunday, August 14 along the Avenue of the Americas starting at 37th Street and ending at 52nd Street. The parade […]
Bus To Run For Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Once again, MTA New York City Transit will be running a special bus for those wishing to attend to the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens. Here are the details via press release: The annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens on Saturday, August 13 and […]
