A wider, brighter @LIRR concourse has arrived at Penn Station!
With major improvements like this new concourse, we’re making Penn Station the world-class transit hub that New Yorkers deserve.
The first section of @LIRR's new third track is officially open for business between Floral Park and New Hyde Park! When complete, the third track will extend from Floral Park to Hicksville, and you can expect:
✅More train service
✅Upgraded stations
✅More reliable service
Today is a historic day for Long Island. We took the ceremonial first ride on the first section of @LIRR's new third track between Floral Park and New Hyde Park.
Watch live:
I just rode @LIRR on the new Third Track! Join me in New Hyde Park as we celebrate this huge milestone for @MTA riders. Watch live: https://t.co/CbemA8QIN8
Here’s your first look at the new 18 foot ceilings coming to the LIRR concourse at Penn Station.
When the project is complete next Spring, we’ll have a wider corridor, higher ceilings and so much more.
My former boss, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, called the demolition of the original Penn Station, “the greatest civic crime in New York History.”
We’re righting that wrong with a new Penn Station — a world-class transit hub that puts commuters and communities first.
Kudos + gratitude to @nycdot@nyc311 for super quick responsiveness and corrective action! Thank you for helping to keep NYC pedestrians safe! Hey #NYC: if you see something, say something.
Today on Yom HaShoah, we remember the 6 million lives lost to antisemitism and hatred during the Holocaust, and we pass their story on to the next generation so that we may never forget, and so that we may never again repeat history.
Tonight @VLockel joined the SC Maternal Morbidity & Mortality task force. Thank You to Legislator @Jason_Richberg for organizing an informed discussion to improve maternal outcomes especially for Women of color. Looking forward to learning more in the next session in May.
The new concourse for @LIRR trains at Penn Station is getting a major lift, literally!
Work is underway to raise the ceiling height by removing 7 low-hanging steel beams, known informally as "Head Knockers."
Customers will have a brand new Penn Station next year.
Happy International Women’s Day.
We are proud to have Cathy Rinaldi at the helm of two of the largest commuter railroads in the United States.
A big thank you to her and all the women of MTA, @LIRR, and @MetroNorth for their hard work and dedication.
#InternationalWomensDay
Today I named @ERRingewald as DEC’s new Chief of Staff, @LeoRosales11 as Dep Commish for Public Affairs and Cathy Haas as LI Regional Director. Stellar people who will bring our enviro and climate leadership to next level. Congrats team! https://t.co/Fe6mXaV5Jg