<p>Long Island Rail Road data showed more trains ran on-time and ridership was at its highest since 2019. Newsday Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.&nbsp;</p>


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Supporters of "through-running" would like to see LIRR trains adding stops beyond Long Island. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'I think it is a transformative solution'

Suffolk politicians call for third lane in stretch from Patchogue to Center Moriches. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'It seems wide enough'

More than 700 of the automatic license plate readers adorn poles and other structures in Nassau and Suffolk counties pitting security against privacy concerns. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Invasion of privacy? That's not cool'

Suffolk County has agreed to a $57.5 million settlement that repays drivers up to $36 for administrative fees. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

"If I get anything back, I'll be happy"

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A preliminary investigation showed the victim was standing on the Bellport platform with a bicycle when the train arrived, police said.

Passenger shot boarding train at LIRR station; shooter takes off

The transportation company expects to cut its per-mile fuel costs by more than 75% under the new plan.

Hampton Jitney building a solar microgrid with an eye on future EV fleet

Fare evasion fell by an average of 35% at 20 stations where the new gates were tested.

MTA says new gates deter turnstile jumpers, will add more

The LIRR saw "extremely strong" ridership throughout the summer, with 7.7 million people taking trains in July, and 7.5 million in August.

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The service was suspended for most of the morning.

LIRR service resumes between Atlantic Terminal and Jamaica

The MTA made a permanent fix to a ventilation issue that made the partition necessary.

4 years after Grand Central Madison opened, temporary walls come down

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Street takeovers this summer on Long Island have led to traffic tickets, impounded vehicles and arrests. Newsday reporter Nicholas Grasso provides insight on this trend.

Different views on LI street takeovers

Possible plans to build a trail connecting parts of Long Island have many residents excited about the future.

'Leads to future improvement on Long Island'

Long-forgotten unpaid traffic infractions in other states are causing a delay in New York State license renewals. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's ridiculous'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo take a look at the history of the Long Island Expressway.

'Sort of the fuel for Long Island'

Now that Suffolk County has agreed to refund drivers $45 million in illegal red light camera fees, will Nassau County follow suit? NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday transportation reporter Peter Gill have more.

'Nassau is continuing to fight its case in court'

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'

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'

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'

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.

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