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Some LIRR customers have been issued IOU invoices for unpaid train tickets in amounts as high as over $2K, according to the MTA's list of fare beaters obtained by Newsday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Why do they not have to pay?'

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

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The LIRR's most persistent evader received 155 invoices and owed $2,154. Invoices were up 60% last year.

LIRR's top fare evaders owe thousands, don't pay for 100-plus rides in 6 months

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Motorists should expect delays Monday morning as debris was cluttering the roadway.

2 tractor trailers collide on eastbound LIE

The MTA said the scofflaws caught in the operation had amassed more than $586,000 in unpaid tolls, fees, judgments and debts.

21 cars seized, nearly 800 summonses issued in bridge, tunnel toll violator crackdown

"New Jersey will get its share, exactly on the arithmetic," said MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber.

NYC congestion pricing plan to give N.J. its share

Traffic will be detoured onto the service roads during the LIE closures.

Section of LIE in Islip to be closed during bridge cleaning

One person was injured in the two-car crash in North Amityville, police said.

Eastbound Southern State reopens after two-car crash

Tougher penalties, expanded enforcement and tax credits are all part of proposals state lawmakers are expected to soon approve.

Tougher illegal cannabis shop, retail theft, toll evasion laws expected

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MTA overtime reached a record high in 2023. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA sets record for overtime pay

Most motorists will pay an additional $15 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan, potentially as soon as this summer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Life is hard enough here'

The Traffic and Parking Violations Agency in Suffolk has a backlog of over 9,000 contested tickets, with drivers awaiting court hearings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

School bus tickets: Suffolk stops hearing cases from drivers 

The field was among $16M in projects aimed at minimizing local opposition to the 10-mile project in Nassau. Newsday TV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'That's the most beautiful field I've ever seen in my life'

Nancy Urban suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's and lost her driving privileges as a result. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's not taken seriously enough'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out a five-point plan to alleviate subway riders' concerns, including deploying 750 National Guard troops into the transit system. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'People worry they could be next'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying 1,000 New York State Police, MTA Police and National Guard troops to conduct bag checks of riders.

National Guard to conduct subway bag checks

Suffolk police say a school bus driver was arrested in North Bellport for refusing to let medical personnel evaluate five injured children onboard, after the bus crashed with another vehicle.

School bus driver arrested after crash

A look at how commuters feel about Grand Central Madison one year in. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'We're still not overly happy'

Wendy Toussaint drives a bus to pay his bills while he pursues a bigger dream in the boxing ring. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I want to be world champion'

A small plane crash-landed on the Southern State Parkway Tuesday morning. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Putting it down on the highway'

The LIRR is adding a battery-powered locomotive to tow trains that breakdown inside Grand Central Madison tunnels, the railroad's chief said.

LIRR adds 'battery-powered rescue engine'

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