LIRR Contactless Pay Faces Severe Delays: LI Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered for the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2.

LIRR Won't Get OMNY Pay Until 2025, 4 Years Later Than Projected: MTA
The contactless payment system is already available on NYC subways and buses; the LIRR rollout will be delayed until 2024, MTA said.

'Brokenhearted' Family Sues After Death Of 2 Daughters In LI Fire
A Maryland family went to Sag Harbor for a vacation. Instead, 2 daughters died in a horrific blaze in a home with no smoke detectors: suit.

Prominent Chef Michael Ginor Of Lola On Long Island Dies In Triathlon
Michael Ginor was a James Beard-honored chef and the founder of Hudson Valley Foie Gras. He reportedly had a heart attack during a race in Israel.

LI's Best Christmas Lights: Interactive Map Shows Top Holiday Displays
An interactive map of the best decorated houses highlights the "top displays" and where to find the best lights in Suffolk and Nassau.

Long Island's Dr. Joseph Masci, HIV Pioneer, Leader In Global Health, Dies
Dr. Masci, 71, a "revered educator and clinician" was head of Global Health at Elmhurst Hospital, and created HIV/AIDS programs worldwide.

New LIPA Plan Would Reimburse Long Islanders For Blackouts
The proposal could see residents getting money back for lost food and medication.