On Monday Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the "Bike & Ride" program, where front-mounted bike racks will be installed on six NICE buses.


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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'

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The MTA chairman and CEO said doing so could open the door for developers to "tear up" the LIRR's recently renovated concourse.

MTA head rejects partnership with Trump administration on Penn rebuild

The ratification ends a historic labor dispute that culminated in the LIRR's first union strike in more than three decades last month.

MTA approves 4-year, 15% raises for LIRR workers who went on strike

Newsday transportation reporters Alfonso Castillo and Peter Gill discuss how the last 15 months of coverage has changed how we looks at traffic crashes.

How 15-months of Dangerous Roads coverage changed how we look at crashes

The contract gives workers annual raises averaging 3.5% over four years.

5 LIRR unions that went on strike ratify new 4-year contract

After running two additional morning trains to Shinnecock, the MTA said it would monitor afternoon travel to see if more are needed.

LIRR trains added to try to keep up with U.S. Open demand

The average LIRR employee made $32,988 in overtime last year — behind only MTA Bridges & Tunnels workers, who made $53,626 in OT on average, data shows.

328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in OT last year, reports says

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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'

With the end of the LIRR strike and some trains set to start running at noon Tuesday, commuters faced one more early morning slog taking shuttle buses to subway lines in Queens reach their destinations. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie speaks to commuters at the Hicksville train station.

End to chaotic morning commute in sight

The MTA and the LIRR unions have reached an agreement to end the 3-day transit strike. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

Some Long Islanders described a tiring commute to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's really tough'

Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's hurting everybody, the strike'

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

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Large crowds cause delays on LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills

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