Traffic & Transit

LIRR Police Activity Near Merrick Causes Suspensions, Delays

The Babylon branch had suspensions for a short time on Friday morning and there were delays on the Montauk branch.

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Police activity on the tracks near Merrick Friday morning led to suspensions and delays, the MTA said.
Police activity on the tracks near Merrick Friday morning led to suspensions and delays, the MTA said. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

MERRICK, NY — Long Island Rail Road riders, who didn't have a long weekend, may have dealt with a longer commuter on Friday morning.

Police activity on the Babylon branch had trains briefly suspended at Merrick, the MTA said.

It also led to scattered delays at the Montauk branch as well, the agency said.

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No other details were given about the police activity.

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