THE O'REILLY FACTOR
Why Christmas Matters
by Bill O'Reilly
      In 1870, President Grant signed a law making Christmas Day a federal holiday, a national day of celebration. Congress overwhelmingly voted to make that happen, and Grant understood that this was not a trivial gesture. The nation remained deeply divided in the aftermath of the Civil War, and the federal government was looking for ways to reunite the people.
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Transit News and Updates
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      Extra LIRR Trains For Christmas Eve The Long Island Rail Road has announced that it will provide additional service on Christmas Eve today, Wednesday, Dec. 24 for all customers leaving early for the holiday weekend. Thirteen extra trains will depart Penn Station between 12:55 and 3:48 p.m.
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Traffic News and Updates
New York City Department Of Transportation
      Street Cleaning Suspensions In observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day, respectively, alternate-side-of-the-street parking and meter regulations will be suspended across the five boroughs this Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1.
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