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Long Island Railroad
MTA’s $32 Billion Budget Is Only Half Full; Budget to Fund New Trains and Stops
NEW YORK—The New York City region transit system keeps the city running. When Sandy put the trains out of service, people felt immobile. When Long Island Railroad workers threatened to strike earlier this summer, state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli estimated a daily economic loss of $50 million.
Transit Ridership Records Set at Belmont Stakes
A record 36,000 riders took the Long Island Railroad Saturday to attend the Belmont Stakes in Elmont, N.Y.
