New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a proposal to invest $120 million in the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for enhancements to 16 stations, and to provide a new terminal at MacArthur Airport and a new stop at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will cover $35 million of this investment.
Governor Cuomo said, “With these projects, we equip Long Island will the tools and resources to drive commercial activity, create jobs, and build a stronger Long Island for generations to come.”
Each of the 16 LIRR stations will receive $5 million for upgrades, which will include new facilities, Wi-Fi, charging stations, public art, new platform waiting areas, general station renovations and improved signage. These will be customized to the needs of each station and constructed with minimal disruptions.
Stations receiving the funding are:
- Nassau County Stations: Great Neck, Bellmore, Stewart Manor, Valley Stream, Baldwin, Merrick, Syosset and Farmingdale.
- Suffolk County Stations: Northport, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, Wyandanch, Deer Park, Brentwood, Ronkonkoma and East Hampton.
A $20 million project will add a stop on the LIRR Ronkonkoma Branch at the center of Long Island’s innovation corridor at Brookhaven National Laboratory. An additional $20 million will support the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport to provide direct service to the LIRR.