Queens Chronicle: LIRR station gets repairs

In response to a complaint about the disrepair at the Auburndale Long Island Rail Road Station, state Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bayside) announced Monday that it is receiving much-needed attention.

“I received a complaint from a LIRR rider while campaigning at the Auburndale Station about the existing conditions and lack of maintenance. I observed large numbers of pigeons nesting underneath the tracks, an eroded staircase, and sidewalks badly in need of cleaning. I immediately reached out to the MTA Long Island Railroad for action,” Avella said in a prepared statement.

In a letter to him, LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski said washing sidewalks and the installation of netting will address the long-standing pigeon issues. Nowakowski also arranged an inspection of the eroded stairs and wrote that, “While there was no evidence of structural issues ... the cosmetic concrete coating showed evidence of being affected by weather and normal wear and tear.” The damaged concrete was removed and plates will be installed to improve safety and the appearance.

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