MTA chairman Patrick Foye, at an MTA meeting in Manhattan Wednesday, discussed the rift with the agency’s contractor hired to install positive train control, which is safety technology mandated by the federal government.


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A jury found the Bay Shore Union Free School District liable for failing to investigate sex abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

'It's an incredible experience' 

Huntington Town officials are moving to give local historic designation to the Hubbs Burr House, which was built in the late 1800s, to help it last for generations.

'This house should be around for generations to come'

Researchers predict it will be the sixth straight season of low scallop populations in Suffolk waterways. 

Many surveys showed no adult scallops 

Robert Besedin Sr., a Baldwin Air Force veteran who claims Nassau cops assaulted him at his home in 2017, was awarded more than $2.3 million by a jury in Brooklyn Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The police did not tell the truth'

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The weather service also put out a red flag warning in effect for New York City and Long Island on Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LI hits 'moderate drought" status after two dry months

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The ruling comes as the first Child Victims Act lawsuit makes its way to a courtroom against the district facing multiple lawsuits involving former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Jury finds Bay Shore school district liable in handling multiple sex abuse allegations against former teacher

Trooper Thomas Mascia approached what appeared to be a stranded motorist before he was hit by gunfire, according to police, who said the suspect remains at large.

State police: Trooper shot, wounded on Southern State after trying to help what looked to be stranded motorist

The team was accused of vandalizing a bathroom at an away game last weekend.

Patchogue-Medford football forfeits final game

Long Islanders are voting early in record numbers.

Early voting on LI: Long lines and a need for patience

Keenya Lessey filed false time sheets and earned nearly $11,000 in unentitled wages, the Nassau district attorney said.

Uniondale charter school aide charged with falsifying business records

The death of John Suaza to lymphoma inspired his wife and daughter to make running marathons their goal, and to keep each other motivated.

Loss inspires mom and daughter's NYC Marathon goal

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Police said the shooter is at large and they are seeking a black Dodge Charger with the temporary New Jersey license plate 997-636 T, in which the shooter fled. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Search underway for shooter

Suffolk police said a man suspected of killing a Brooklyn artist at a Southampton resort was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot at his home in Pennsylvania.

Suspect found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound

William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.

'Kindergarten to 12th grade is our number one priority'

A 33-year-old Brooklyn woman found in a guest room at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill has been identified as Sabina Rosas. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'A victim of violence'

Recent listeria and E. coli outbreaks due to foodborne illness have some Long Island shoppers taking extra caution with their menu choices.

'I've been making things more from scratch'

The county has announced improvements, but residents say the efforts are too little, too late.

This intersection in West Babylon has seen 5 fatalities over 2 years

Former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi on Monday denied sexual abuse allegations while testifying during a civil trial against the school district. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has the latest.

Civil trial against Bay Shore school district continues with accused ex-teacher's testimony

"I have real concerns about the direction of the Republican party," former VP Mike Pence said at an LIA luncheon, and would not say if was planning to vote for former President Donald Trump. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I haven't endorsed our ticket'  

Fire Island Pines Chief Kyle Merker said there was so much bamboo on fire when he arrived to the scene, he couldn't even see the house.

'It was really intense'

State records show the owners of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury, tried to close the facility but didn't finalize the plans. 

'The question is what happens next if there's no buyer?'

Michael Jeffries, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO, pleaded not guilty on federal charges that he ran a prostitution and international sex trafficking business in the Hamptons and New York City.

Michael Jeffries, former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges 

Here's how these Long Island content creators use TikTok to build their careers.

Meet the Long Islanders making it big on TikTok 

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