The Great Read: Could This Secret, Decaying Railway Be New York’s Next High Line?
It was once a busy branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Now, coyotes prowl one of New York City’s last wild places. What will it become next?
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April 25, 2025, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Could This Secret, Decaying Railway Be New York’s Next High Line?

It was once a busy branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Now, coyotes prowl one of New York City’s last wild places. What will it become next?

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