Crime & Safety
Fire Causes Major Disruption by Train Station
Long Island Rail Road commuters will find disruptions on Main Street.
A major fire on Main Street and Herbert Avenue will cause headaches for evening commuters.
According to NorthShoreAlert, the mass communication system for the peninsula, Main St from Port Washington Blvd. to Mackey Ave. is closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Emergency equipment is staged on many other local streets.
While the Long Island Rail Road is running normally, the only access to the train is from Vanderventer on the east side (Port Washington Blvd. side) of the train.
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If you are picking someone up or being picked up from the train, you may wish to schedule an alternate location.
Police and Fire Dept strongly urge residents to avoid the area.
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