NEW YORK – Starting on Monday, October 6, Metro-North Railroad will launch its “super-express” commuter train service between Poughkeepsie and New York City with service in less than 90 minutes.

Governor Hochul made the announcement while at Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday, also noting service between Beacon and New York will be under 60 minutes.

Beacon City Mayor Lee Kyriacou, who was with the governor in New York, praised the accomplishment.

“Metro-North is the economic backbone of the Hudson Valley. It allows working families to earn a living, to raise families, and contribute to their community,” he said. “Even a few minutes makes a difference. It allows you to put your kids to bed, to take a moment to buy flowers at the store behind us for an anniversary, or to get to chair a cit

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