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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Learn About Railroading
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island Learn About Freight Railroading with New York & Atlantic Railway
New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) to host a Long Island Freight Railroad Tour.
The event was hosted by BBBSLI Leadership Council member Marlon Taylor, VP of New York & Atlantic Railway. He educated our “Bigs” and “Littles” on the rich history of railroads and how they revolutionized everyday life. This interactive experience shed light on industries such as engineering, freight conducting, and administration- allowing our Littles to be exposed to future career possibilities.
“This visit and the behind-the-scenes tour of NYA’s operation is a perfect way to show young people different careers and opportunities in the railroading industry,” said Marlon Taylor.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island is to provide young people facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The organization matches youths between the ages of 7 and 14 with volunteer mentors ages 18 and over.
“It is important to show the young people in our program that their lives are full of different opportunities and choices. We encourage them to advance their education, and identify careers that are fulfilling for them.
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BBBSLI is always looking for men and women to volunteer to mentor young people in our program. ‘Bigs’ are needed now more than ever before; we have dozens of young people waiting to have mentors guide them on their next path in life,” said Mark Cox, CEO of BBBSLI.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island
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Incorporated in 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI) has operated under the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and shine.
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth by making meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (‘Bigs’) and children (‘Littles’). Our mission is to promote Long Island's children's positive growth and development by providing quality mentoring, education, and support services.
BBBSLI provides a system of ongoing evaluation and support proven by independent studies to help families by improving the odds that “Littles” will perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal activities, and have stronger relationships with their parents and peers. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, please visit us at www.bbbsli.org.
About New York & Atlantic Railway
Servicing Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, NYA operates over 270 miles of track owned by the Long Island Rail Road. NYA Railway began operation in May 1997 due to the privatized concession to operate freight trains on the lines owned by Long Island Rail Road. The railway serves a diverse customer base and shares track with the densest passenger system in the United States. NYA connects with CP, CSX, NYNJ, NS, and PW. For more information about New York & Atlantic Railway, please visit https://www.anacostia.com/railroads/nya.
