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A sign in the window of this Long Island Bus reads: "As of July 3, 2011, this bus will no longer be running." (March 21, 2011) Credit: Kevin P. Coughlin

Nassau County officials announced earlier this month that they intend privatize Long Island Bus. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the system, plans to eliminate 25 Long Island Bus lines, blaming inadequate funding from Nassau County, which owns the system but contributes $9.1 million to its $140 million annual budget.

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      Oyster Bay Cove stabbing ... Future of LI wind,solar power ... Students dive right into submarine building Credit: Newsday

      Messy morning commute ... Missing teen suspects due in court ... Students dive right into submarine building ... Newsday's 'Salon Showdown'

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