UpdatedFri, Apr 23, 2021 at 3:29 pm ET
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LIRR President Phillip Eng, who made the most money last year, moved down on the list, ranking at 4. Edward Popolizio, who works as a track foremen, took home the most overall last year. (Photo credit: Daniel Hampton/Patch)
LONG ISLAND, NY A total of 43 LIRR employees earned more than $250,000 in 2020, according to payroll data released by the Empire Center for Public Policy.
Of those, 19 workers topped $300,000 in compensation. Compared to 2019, 59 workers made at least $250,000 and 10 made at least $300,000. In 2014, no employees made more than $300,000.
LIRR President Phillip Eng, who made the most money last year, moved down on the list, ranking at 4.
The crash happened on US Route 51 at Sunset Road at 6:12 a.m.Â
Police said Robert Friscia, 66, of Buford, Georgia, was driving south on US Route 51 approaching Ten Mile Creek when he went off the road and into the media.Â
He hit an embankment, went airborne, and landed on the driver s side.Â
The road was shut down for about two hours following the crash.Â
Friscia was taken the hospital with non life threatening injuries.
He was issued a citation for Improper Lane Usage.