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Long Island commuters are not happy about new railroad ticketing policies implemented earlier this year. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'This change was a little bit for the worse for me'

A 2023 Farmingdale High School crash led to New York mandating seat belts in charter buses, but enforcement remains challenging. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This law is difficult to enforce'

NYU Langone purchased land in the Huntington Quadrangle for healthcare facilities that could bring economic growth to Melville. NewdsayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday real estate reporter Rachel Weiss have the details.

'An economic development anchor'

During a gathering at the Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in Smithtown, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill allowing the MTA to transform a superfund site in Suffolk into a railroad depot. NewdsayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'It's all about clean air, clean water'

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Asked if the MTA would consider a larger-than-usual rate hike, the agency's head said "riders should not have to bear the full brunt" of the rising costs.

MTA faces $300M deficit, pointing to unexpected labor, health costs

The improvements will be done at the Bellerose and Floral Park stations.

Renovations planned to make 2 LIRR stations fully accessible

The new ticketing policy, which can hit riders with $8 surcharges for late activations, went into effect in January.

Backlash to LIRR ticket policy drives down rider satisfaction

New York's numbers are part of a broader, and encouraging, trend across the United States.

Signs of hope for pedestrian safety

The project will link the Great River train station to Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Connetquot River State Park Preserve and Heckscher State Park.

Bike, walking paths to link Great River LIRR to parks

On-time performance fell in each of the first six months of this year, compared with the same months last year.

Off-peak LIRR ridership hits record while on-time performance dips

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The number of IOUs issued by LIRR conductors for fare evasion fell by more than half from 2024 to 2025. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

'Fell by more than half'

Brianna's Law, named after an 11-year-old girl who died in a 2005 accident, requires all operators of motorized vessels to take a boating safety course. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Her legacy is living on'

Crews were working Friday to repair a large sinkhole near Exit 49 of the LIE in Melville that partially swallowed a car on Thursday. Two lanes remain closed.

Mess on the LIE

A recent string of major service disruptions at Penn Station raises new concerns about the station's ability to handle the heavy demand from riders. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

'Several major service disruptions'

Beefed up security measures are in place around Madison Square Garden in preparation for President Trump's attendance at Game 3. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

Dr. Luis Maldonado, of Commack, lost his wife and father-in-law when an LIRR train struck her car. The LIRR said she drove around the gate, but a jury found the railroad negligent. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Worst day of my life'

Nassau County's police department gave out around half the number of core safety-related tickets as it did in 2019. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday transportation reporter Peter Gill have more.

'Enforcement a priority'

A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

Commuters on Tuesday spoke about how they dealt with the strike and how they feel about being back on LIRR trains. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I would not want to do that on a regular'

The LIRR strike has ended and trains are back in service. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo explains some of the details of the deal that ended the strike.

'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

Kevin Sexton, from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, announced on Monday night a deal has been made between the MTA and LIRR unions.

'The parties have reached an agreement'

Commuters faced heavy delays on the Long Island Expressway on Tuesday morning, as the LIRR wont be back to full strength until later. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Hoping tomorrow everything will be good'

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The Long Island Rail Road's 5:13 p.m. train going directly to Montauk from Manhattan will become a permanent weekday option, the MTA announced.

LIRR makes afternoon Montauk-bound train from Manhattan permanent

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