Overview

• The LIRR staple launched on Sept. 2 on the concourse near the ticket windows, becoming the terminal’s first major retail tenant.
• It operates noon to midnight daily with food service from 3 to 10 p.m., featuring a seafood-focused raw bar and cocktails.
• Deep-station ventilation limits prohibit frying or heavy cooking, so warm dishes are prepared with specialized equipment.
• The terminal sees about 70,000 weekday riders, and the opening adds a seated option after two years of mostly kiosks since the 2023 launch.
• MTA officials report five more retail leases are in negotiation with openings expected next year; Tracks holds a 10-year lease with first-year rent of $216,000 plus a revenue share and roughly $1 million in buildout costs.