I Should Have Taken More Pictures
Christy Hinko March 27, 2024
I am not entirely sure that there are not some photos circulating the universe that will definitely ruin my chances at
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Lost At Sea But Not Alone
Christy Hinko January 31, 2024
The Navy identified the two SEALs who died following a boarding mission in the Arabian Sea earlier this month. Navy Special
Blakeman And Allies Face Scrutiny For Spending Plans
Long Island Weekly January 3, 2024
Critics question plan to use COVID funds for county’s anniversary Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is planning to use $10 million
Long Island Veterans’ Bulletin: Everyday Words With Naval Origins
Christy Hinko September 13, 2023
The Navy has had a significant influence on everyday language. Many common words and phrases have their origins in naval terminology,
Tishah B’Av- Everlasting lessons from our scars
Amanda Olsen July 26, 2023
BY Rabbi Moshe Weisblum There was once a young woman who fell in a pit while visiting the Judea Valley in
Bring Them Home
Christy Hinko July 19, 2023
The recovery efforts for prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA) personnel by the United States government have undergone
Long Island Veterans Bulletin: The Inaugural Column
Christy Hinko April 28, 2023
I would like to open the first Long Island Veterans Bulletin column with a nod to the local veterans who have
Letters to the Editor: No On Nassau Sands
Long Island Weekly March 20, 2023
No To Casino At Coliseum Site! The proposed construction of a casino at the site of Nassau Veterans Coliseum in the
Still No Second Avenue Subway 100 Years Later
Larry Penner December 13, 2022
This year marked the 100th Anniversary of promised construction of the Second Avenue Subway. All we have is the first phase
When Service For MTA LIRR East Side Access To Grand Central Madison Begins There Will Still Be Outstanding Work To Be Completed
Larry Penner November 30, 2022
The MTA’s inability to provide a specific date for start of service to Grand Central Madison other than by the end
Happy 118th Anniversary New York City Subway System
Larry Penner November 19, 2022
On October 27, 1904, the Interborough Rapid Transit company opened the first subway line in New York City. It traveled nine
Long Island Needs A Leader
Jerry Kremer November 8, 2022
It was no secret that the 2022 election was not going to be a good one for the Democratic Party. Unable
LIRR $2.6 Billion Main Line Third Track Hits And Misses
Larry Penner October 25, 2022
There is more to the announcement at the Westbury LIRR Station by Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber and LIRR
Is The MTA Serious About Funding LIRR Port Jefferson Branch Electrification?
Larry Penner October 2, 2022
The MTA announced that the next 20-Year Capital Needs Plan Assessment (2025-44) will be completed by October 1, 2023. They said
The Brown Lawns
Father Ralph Sommer September 7, 2022
Driving around suburbia these days it is clear to see who is watering their lawns and who is leaving it up
Mr. Trump, It’s Time To Apologize
Jerry Kremer September 6, 2022
Once upon a time, the United States was in the midst of a series of violent crime waves. Cities were being
MTA 2025-44 20-Year Capital Plan System Expansion And Enhancement
Larry Penner August 17, 2022
The MTA announced that the next 20-Year Capital Needs Plan Assessment (2025-44) will be completed by Oct. 1, 2023. They said
Happy 58th Birthday For Federal Funding Of Long Island Public Transportation
Larry Penner August 8, 2022
Last month marked the 58th Anniversary of federal government support for public transportation. The success of public transportation can be traced
Hochul’s Dilemmas On MTA Congestion Pricing, Fare Increases And Deficits
Larry Penner August 2, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul recently said “The M.T.A. is the lifeblood. We will be focusing on ways to generate revenues with congestion
Governor Hochul & Murphy’s $7 Billion Dollar Penn Station Redevelopment Boondoogle Does Nothing For Riders At Platform Level Waiting For A Train
Larry Penner July 1, 2022
The renovation of Penn Station, estimated to cost around $7 billion, may include consolidating the concourse waiting area into one level,
