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Hochul announces service and infrastructure upgrades on the LIRR Montauk Branch
Aug 25, 2026: a package of MTA Long Island Rail Road service and infrastructure improvements on the Montauk Branch. A Long Island transit announcement in the middle of the campaign against the Nassau County executive; the release itself makes no electoral claim.
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Source: Governor's Office · Aug 26, 2026 · Credibility Tier 1 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/lirr-montauk-branch-upgrades-aug-25-2026
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