MTA Announces Coffee Shop Convenience Stores Come to Three LIRR Stations

JPA Concessions Now Open at Manhasset, Port Washington and Lynbrook Stations

Retailer Carries Selection of Drinks, Snacks and Sundries

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that joint coffee shop convenience stores have opened at the Long Island Rail Road stations in Manhasset, Port Washington and Lynbrook. The shops, operated by JPA Consolidated, Inc., carry a selection of beverages including hot coffee and tea and an array of cold drinks as well as sweet treats and sundries for commuters to quickly grab and go.

"The LIRR is always looking for ways to create the best possible experience for our customers," said Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free. "Long Islanders lead busy lives and having a spot to grab their morning coffee or a small snack to start their journey to work or school is an added benefit to riding the Long Island Rail Road every day."

"As Long Island and New York City continue their comebacks and riders return to public transit it's important to have amenities like this available to them," said MTA Chief Real Estate Transactions and Operations Officer David Florio. "Hundreds of thousands of commuters spend part of their day at an MTA facility and these high traffic spots offer a unique opportunity for a business to grow along with the railroad."

"We are looking to tailor an aesthetically pleasing and approachable environment for the commuter that we call Retail in Motion," said JPA Concessions Managing Partner Andrew Belding. "Our goals are to increase community social and economic resiliency, improve infrastructure, incorporate environmental and sustainable improvements, create and improve access to the public spaces and hire local staff to support each station."

JPA Concessions is also in the process of opening an art gallery at Manhasset, showcasing art pieces from local artists.