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Some Long Island Rail Road customers have complained about the new train schedule, which includes fewer trains out of Penn Station following events in Manhattan, especially at Madison Square Garden. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

LIRR service cuts: 'It's a disservice to those that live on Long Island'

More major repairs are scheduled for the Long Island Expressway. The rehabilitation includes a focus on five bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 

LIE to get repairs on bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties

Following dozens of car crashes in recent years, stop signs have been put up on Middle Road, for east and westbound traffic, at the corner of Corey Avenue near the popular Flo's Luncheonette. Blue Point residents and business owners welcome the installation of the signs. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

A welcome sign at busy Blue Point intersection

The Village of Saddle Rock in Nassau County has implemented stop-sign cameras. Drivers who fail to come to a complete stop will receive a $60 ticket automatically. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Stop and watch! Village's sign cameras could cost you $60

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Service had been suspended east of Farmingdale for about two hours on Monday night after the incident near the Pinelawn station.

Service restored on Ronkonkoma Branch after person hit by train

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The Long Island Rail Road will have additional trains going to the racetrack from Grand Central Madison and Penn Station on June 10.

Horse racing fans should use LIRR trains to get to the Belmont Stakes

The railroad also offers discount packages to beaches, including on Fire Island.

LIRR offering increased summer beach service

Beyond offering new comforts for passengers, the M9s could go a long way toward addressing capacity issues that have frustrated commuters since the railroad overhauled its service plan.

More delays for LIRR's new M9 'unicorn' trains, MTA consultant warns

The unofficial start of summer this weekend will see an increase of 2.7 million travelers over last year, making it the third busiest Memorial Day holiday period since 2000, according to AAA.

Pent-up demand fuels spike in Memorial Day weekend travel plans

The LIRR said riders on the Ronkonkoma branch should expect 20 minute to 30 minute delays.

Service resumes on Ronkonkoma branch with delays after person struck by train at Wyandanch

Also, tolls would rise 5.5% and the cost of a NYC subway and bus ride would go from $2.75 to $2.90.

LIRR fares would increase more than 4% under MTA plan

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Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, were killed by an alleged drunk driver. Police say Amandeep Singh, driving a Dodge pickup, went the wrong way on North Broadway in Jericho around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

'So devastating:' Community mourns teens killed in Jericho crash

Drivers who don't slow down in work zones have caused the deaths of DOT employees, including that of Karen Torres' father after a driver lost control of his truck in Eastport. Now, the state is launching its first speed camera program in Long Island highway construction zones. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'The message is to pay attention, slow down and move over'

Speed cameras have been introduced to LI work zone areas with fines up to $100. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Work zone speed cameras come to Long Island roadways

When COVID-19 hit, many LIRR riders stopped taking the train to work, and many never returned. Now, former commuters have hundreds of dollars worth of tickets in limbo. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

LIRR commuters pre-pandemic transit funds still trapped 

It's been four years since construction began to improve the Long Island Rail Road's concourse at Penn Station. The project is nearly finished and the results are dramatic. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

$700 million construction on Penn Station nearly complete 

Nadia Holubnyczyj of Floral Park is facing challenges navigating the LIRR new service plan to Grand Central Madison, NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Navigating travel on the LIRR in a wheelchair

A single-engine Beechcraft V35 made an emergency landing on the beach in Shoreham on Friday due to a reported engine issue, according to the FAA.

Small plane lands on Shoreham Beach after engine trouble

Newsday's Alfonso Castilo chatted with Long Island Railroad commuters at the Mineola station on Friday afternoon, three weeks after the launch of full service to Grand Central Madison.

LIRR commuter: 'I'm either 45 minutes early or 20 minutes late'

The marching band at Comsewogue High School in Port Jefferson Station will participate in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday. 

Comsewogue students practice for New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade 

LIRR working to fix train issues as commuter complaints increase

The MTA on Thursday provided an update as to how they are making adjustments as the demand for ridership to and from Grand Central Madison becomes clear.

'We're going to continue to make adjustments as we go.'

The Long Island Contractors' Association gathered at the asphalt plant in Melville Wednesday to promote a push for paving Long Island roadways. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Pothole Island: Pushing for more smooth roads

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