Recently, TELECARE TV Network (Cablevision's Ch. 29) aired the show "Exploring Critical Issues 029: Transportation" hosted by Dr. Robert Scott, President of Adelphi University. Helena Williams (President of the LIRR) and Matthew Crosson, President of the Long Island Association were among the guests invited to discuss the future of mass transportation on Long Island.
During this broadcast, Helena Williams announced that The Third Track Project remained a very high priority for the MTA/LIRR. This announcement was very well received by other members of the panel. In addition, the overall message suggested that:
During this broadcast, Helena Williams announced that The Third Track Project remained a very high priority for the MTA/LIRR. This announcement was very well received by other members of the panel. In addition, the overall message suggested that:
- citizens who live in mainline communities should stop thinking of their "local" issues and to start considering the benefits this project will provide for the region.
- conversely, planners must consider the impact of these transportation projects to local communities.
- The Third Track Project and East Side Access will save Long Island's housing market
- mass transportation and "high density housing" will stop the exodus of young people from LI; they theorized that the growing pool of young people living in these apartments will form a talented labor pool that will attract more businesses to Long Island.
This program will not air again for a few months. It can be purchased in DVD format from Telecare. Please call 516-538-8700 ext. 110 and order program ECI-029 Transportation.
Commentary
NYS is expected to receive a minimum of $24.6 billion in stimulus cash this year and next. That's up from the $20.5 billion estimate provided last week from Sen. Charles Schumer. Considering that part of this cash infusion is slated for "infrastructure," it seems likely that the Third Track Project may, indeed, be back in the limelight again.
Needless to say, this is devastating news to many citizens who live in main line communities, especially in light of the fact that the present economic crisis and overall decline in properties values would translate into a "next to nothing" buy out if the MTA proceeds with their plans to condemn residential properties for the project.
WHY DO WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE MOST OVER DEVELOPED SUBURB IN THE USA? Those of us who invested our lifetime savings in our Long Island homes chose to live here for the suburban neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and single family homes that have become the foundation of our Long Island community.
It seems the overwhelming majority of Long Islanders are feeling the pressure to become the 6th borough of NYC - with significantly more multiple dwelling units, more traffic and congestion, and increased population. Although we face economic challenges in the years ahead, it is important to note that Long Island homes are becoming more affordable and interest rates quite attractive. Through the natural cycle of the housing market, it seems single-family dwellings and the suburban milieu of our communities could be preserved.
If you are interested in protecting your lifetime investment, YOUR HOME and lifestyle, express your opinion to those members of the TELECARE broadcast who seem promote and endorse the Third Track Project:
Helena Williams
President, Long Island Rail Road
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, NY 11435-4380
Dr. Robert Scott
President, Adelphi University
Levermore Hall, Room 100
1 South Ave.,
PO Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530
Office Phone 516-877-3838
Fax: 516-877-3845
Matthew T. Crosson, Esq.,
President of the Long Island Association 631-493-3001 (Office Phone)
631-499-2194 (Fax)
mcrosson@longislandassociation.org
Needless to say, this is devastating news to many citizens who live in main line communities, especially in light of the fact that the present economic crisis and overall decline in properties values would translate into a "next to nothing" buy out if the MTA proceeds with their plans to condemn residential properties for the project.
WHY DO WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THE MOST OVER DEVELOPED SUBURB IN THE USA? Those of us who invested our lifetime savings in our Long Island homes chose to live here for the suburban neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and single family homes that have become the foundation of our Long Island community.
It seems the overwhelming majority of Long Islanders are feeling the pressure to become the 6th borough of NYC - with significantly more multiple dwelling units, more traffic and congestion, and increased population. Although we face economic challenges in the years ahead, it is important to note that Long Island homes are becoming more affordable and interest rates quite attractive. Through the natural cycle of the housing market, it seems single-family dwellings and the suburban milieu of our communities could be preserved.
If you are interested in protecting your lifetime investment, YOUR HOME and lifestyle, express your opinion to those members of the TELECARE broadcast who seem promote and endorse the Third Track Project:
Helena Williams
President, Long Island Rail Road
Jamaica Station
Jamaica, NY 11435-4380
Dr. Robert Scott
President, Adelphi University
Levermore Hall, Room 100
1 South Ave.,
PO Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530
Office Phone 516-877-3838
Fax: 516-877-3845
Matthew T. Crosson, Esq.,
President of the Long Island Association 631-493-3001 (Office Phone)
631-499-2194 (Fax)
mcrosson@longislandassociation.org
