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After years of hand-wringing, MTA officials have continued to add seating for Long Island Rail Road riders at New York City’s newest train station.

The transit agency this week unveiled 21 new benches at Grand Central Madison, which opened in early 2023 with no public seating on its mezzanine. Each bench has two seats separated by a curved handle to prevent someone from lying down. The MTA also imposes restrictions on the seats: They’re reserved for ticketed LIRR riders, who cannot sit on them for more th

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