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Commuters in Lynbook brace for LIRR strike utes, compared with nearly an hour from other stations. Others regular train riders Of the Herald say that working from home A Long Island Rail Road would only be a temporary solution, and not an ideal one. strike could begin on May 16 if no deal is reached between the Nadine Wiesel, who travels into Metropolitan Transportation the city two or three times a Authority and its unionized week from Lynbrook, said she employees. It would be the first would likely work remotely major work stoppage on the during a strike, but prefers being in person. commuter rail system in over three “I don’t think the decades. strike is justified,” The possibility Wiesel said. “How of a strike is much more can we already forcing be asked to pay? commuters who use The fares are the Lynbrook staalready so high.” tion to consider David Ofman, of major changes to Woodmere, said he their routines — would likely take including working an alternative route from home. into the city if JANNo lIEBER Kevin Marek, a trains stopped runWoodmere resident CEO, Metropolitan ning. “I would have who often uses the Transportation to drive to Beach Lynbrook station Authority Channel and catch for a faster comthe fer ry, which mute into Manhattan, said the takes me to the financial disdisruption could shift his work trict,” he said. “The drive to the schedule entirely. “I would ferry is 25 minutes each way for a c t u a l ly ap p re c i at e b e i n g me. It’s a very pleasant ride, forced to work from home,” he and it’s cheaper, at $5.80 round said. trip, but it has much less time Marek said he typically options.” catches a train in Lynbrook “I am confident that each because it cuts his commute to side has valid issues,” Ofman Penn Station to about 35 min-
By BRIAN KACHARABA & KAYlA DECHTER
Melissa Berman/Herald
The King Kullen on Peninsula Boulevard, in Hewlett, will be shutting its doors on May 21, after serving the community for 45 years.
End of an era: another King Kullen market scheduled to close May 21 By MElISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
King Kullen in Hewlett will close its doors for good on May 21 after it was unable to negotiate a new lease, marking the end of a 45-year presence for shoppers in the community. Located at 1765 Peninsula Blvd., the supermarket has long been a neighborhood fixture, offering groceries, prepared foods and a familiar gathering place for generations of residents. Closing the store is expected to leave a noticeable gap for many who relied on its convenience and connection to the community. In an April 20 statement, a company spokesperson said the decision was tied to lease challenges. “The decision to close was made after lease options expired and we were unable to reach favorable lease renewal terms,” the statement read. “King Kullen is honored to
have served the Hewlett community for 45 years.” Still, the impact on the community is expected to be significant. For many residents, the store’s central location made it a reliable and accessible option for everyday needs. Shoppers will now have to travel a bit farther, with the nearest King Kullen located in neighboring Valley Stream. Carol Ann Sustad-Renz, a former employee and Lynbrook resident, said she went there all the time. “I worked there in the 80s, it was a great store,” she said. “I am sad for all the workers.” Dennis Gilroy, a Woodmere resident and longtime Hewlett Fire Department member, said he shops at the Peninsula Boulevard supermarket up to three times a week. “It’s convenient and it’s a great grocery store,” Gilroy said. “I don’t know why they’re leaving. I’ve been shopping here ConTinued on Page 2
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hree days of a strike will wipe out 1.1 percent of wage raises that you are fighting for.
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