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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 

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Police said one of the suspects "displayed a gun" and robbed the man while the other two suspects "assisted and acted as a lookout."

Police: Suspects robbed man on early morning LIRR train

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The new operation entails far more frequent transfers at Jamaica — many of them requiring that passengers trek from one platform, up to the overhead pedestrian walkway, over to another platform, and back down again.

LIRR riders with disabilities struggle under new service

The report found that unlike the subways, the LIRR was able to maintain strong on-time performance even as most of its lapsed commuters returned to the system.

LIRR cancellations down last year as many commuters returned, state audit finds

The closures are planned for a bridge painting and maintenance project.

Overnight closures on LIE

Measures that have been successful in slowing down cars include adding trees, sidewalks, protected bike lanes, roundabouts and narrower car lanes, a walkability expert said.

Walkability expert touts traffic safety measures for Long Island

The conductors asked the teen for his fare and he attacked them with their ticket equipment, according to the MTA.

Two LIRR conductors assaulted by teen, MTA says

In Hell's Kitchen, "Super Sidewalks" have been installed on Ninth Avenue between 59th and 50th streets — shrinking the space for automobile drivers and reserving more space for pedestrians.

'Super sidewalks' shrink traffic lanes

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LIRR working to fix train issues as commuter complaints increase

LIRR commuters warned MTA of looming problems

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

Town officials say the 117-year-old Sheep Pasture Road Bridge is a danger to the public and needs to be replaced. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Sheep Pasture Road Bridge danger to public, town officials say 

Dramatic video captured by resident Luis Lopez shows the moments leading up to the North Lindenhurst plane crash on Sunday.

Plane crash caught on camera

Officials are investigating a small plane crash and fire Sunday in North Lindenhurst. A passenger was killed and the pilot and other passenger were seriously burned, according to officials on Monday. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

'A very large explosion': Investigation into North Lindenhurst plane crash

One person was killed in the crash of a single-engine plane Sunday near Republic Airport. Plane wreckage, fire and billowing smoke are seen in videos from the scene. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Flames, billowing smoke after plane crash near Republic Airport

The MTA acknowledged some the issues brought up by riders in the first week of Grand Central Madison opening, NewsdayTV Alfonso Castillo reports.

More LIRR shuttle trains added to and from Brooklyn

NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo talked to Long Island commuters on Monday, the first day of full Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Madison.

LIRR commuter: 'This is a life-changer'

The Town of Hempstead has issued more than 12,000 tickets for violating school bus stop sign rules, while the Nassau County executive has no plans to implement a countywide school bus camera violations program. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

School bus stop sign ticket blitz in Town of Hempstead

The Town of Islip is aiming to attract more flights and passengers to Long Island MacArthur Airport. The airport is upgrading everything from mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to enhanced baggage handling operations and even a new carpet. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

Attracting more flights and passengers to MacArthur Airport

The Long Island Rail Road will start running full service to Grand Central Madison at the end of the month. But, whether your commute transforms for the better, or for the worse, may depend on where you're headed. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'It has its good points and it has its bad points' 

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