its not that bad. there is a shuttle bus, if you're going further into the city its annoying but you can take the j to the a. or city ticket on the lirr for 5.75 or whatever the price is. if you really wanted to get an e train you could take the bus to the f line apparently. or the billions of cabs standing outside of the station asking if you want a taxi are always available. if you live in ny you should know at least 3 ways to get home.