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3rd track funds get board OK MTA adds project to capital program BY N O A H M A N S K A R The Long Island Rail Road’s third track project was added to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s long-term capital plan last Wednesday, oďŹƒcially giving the plan a funding source. The MTA Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2015-2019 Capital Program allocating $1.95 billion for the plan to build a third track on the LIRR’s Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. The amendment also includes funding for other work, such as $700 million for the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway, and increases the total value of the Capital Program to $32.457 billion. The state’s Capital Program Review Board must unanimously approve the majority of the changes. The amendment adds to the MTA’s debt burden, which some board members said could ultimately increase fares and make transit less aordable. But others said the included projects are cruContinued on Page 78
PHOTO BY DAVID POLLARD
John McGuire, post commander of American Legion Post 1089 of New Hyde Park, salutes the wreath set in front of the war memorial outside New Hyde Park Village Hall last Saturday during a moment of silence while “Taps� is played.
NHP reflects on sacrifices of vets Memorial Day ceremony celebrates, remembers those who died at war BY D AV I D POLLARD For several minutes there was complete silence outside New Hyde Park Village Hall Saturday morning. Once the village’s annual Memorial Day parade arrived there, the music from the marching bands stopped, people stood at attention, saluted or had their
hand over their heart as “Tapsâ€? was played. A wreath was set outside next to the village’s War Memorial by John McGuire, post commander of American Legion Post 1089, which is based in New Hyde Park. McGuire said that despite the exuberance of the event, taking time out to remember the sacriďŹ ces made by men and women during wartime was most important. “It’s a day of remembrance, not a day of celebration,â€? he said before the parade.
Lawrence Montrueil, the mayor of New Hyde Park, shared similar views about the day’s festivities. He remembers the Memorial Day parade being a part of the village each year for as long as he can remember. “It’s one of the most important days in New Hyde Park when we honor our war dead,� he said. Margaret Zarella, 83, said she has been attending the parade for as long as she can remember to support her husband, who has marched in the parade as a member of the American Legion.
“He’s been carrying the ag for 20 years,â€? she said. She said also enjoys the youth who turn out. “I love the little ones,â€? she said. “I get a big kick out of them.â€? Elysse Kreiss, 30, of New Hyde Park, brought her two children, Donovan, 5, and Mia, 1, along with her mother, Sue, to the parade. This was Kreiss’ ďŹ rst time attending. She said her son wanted to come primarily to see the ďŹ re trucks in the parade. “It was wonderful,â€? she said. Continued on Page 78
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