Weather Alert  

AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam. from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Sunday. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern. When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.

Your Complete Transportation Needs

Local Experts

By Published: July 02 2003

LongIsland.com

BY RICH KNUTSON Hello summer. Is it about time or what? We went from rain rain everywhere to hot hot hot. In honor of the summer's arrival, I have updated the transportation links once again. ...

Print Email

BY RICH KNUTSON

Hello summer. Is it about time or what? We went from rain rain everywhere to hot hot hot. In honor of the summer's arrival, I have updated the transportation links once again. You now have before you not only Long Island links but New York Regional links. Long Island Bus, Subways & Buses and the Bridges and Tunnels are under the MTA banner. I have included the link for Metro North. New to the links is information on E-Z Pass and TransitChek. If you need to get anywhere or find out online information on any mode of transportation on Long Island or the New York Metro Area, look here first. If you find that I am missing a particular link, please let me know. Everyone have an enjoyable and happy summer. Happy trails.

----------

Rich Knutson is a born and bred Long Islander who understands the joys and frustration of getting around on Long Island. He is a 15+ year LIRR - LI Bus/Suffolk Transit commuter and is a member of a two-car family.