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	Memorials left alongside the Southern State Parkway offer a glimpse of the enduring&nbsp;pain&nbsp;familes deal with, as the parkway is considered one of deadliest&nbsp;on Long Island.&nbsp;Newsday TV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

MTA overtime reached a record high in 2023. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA sets record for overtime pay

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One person was injured in the two-car crash in North Amityville, police said.

Eastbound Southern State reopens after two-car crash

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Tougher penalties, expanded enforcement and tax credits are all part of proposals state lawmakers are expected to soon approve.

Tougher illegal cannabis shop, retail theft, toll evasion laws expected

Funded by $10 annual fees tacked onto insurance premiums, a total of $7.9 million was diverted to a general state fund from 2018 through 2021.

NYS auto fund to combat theft, fraud poorly managed, audit finds

The tractor trailer was carrying a load of potatoes; no injuries were reported.

Truck fire causes potato spill, snarls morning traffic on LIE

Experts said that many municipalities on and off Long Island wait for complaints from motorists before tackling road issues.

Which potholes get filled? One village is trying automation

Free was instrumental carrying out the railroad's Third Track project in Nassau and the opening of Grand Central Madison.

From station cleaner to president: LIRR's Robert Free's rise to the top

The handheld device allows agents to give directions to open a bag or take off shoes for security screenings.

Kennedy Airport tests device that translates instructions in 83 languages

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Most motorists will pay an additional $15 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan, potentially as soon as this summer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Life is hard enough here'

The Traffic and Parking Violations Agency in Suffolk has a backlog of over 9,000 contested tickets, with drivers awaiting court hearings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

School bus tickets: Suffolk stops hearing cases from drivers 

The field was among $16M in projects aimed at minimizing local opposition to the 10-mile project in Nassau. Newsday TV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'That's the most beautiful field I've ever seen in my life'

Nancy Urban suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's and lost her driving privileges as a result. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's not taken seriously enough'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out a five-point plan to alleviate subway riders' concerns, including deploying 750 National Guard troops into the transit system. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'People worry they could be next'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying 1,000 New York State Police, MTA Police and National Guard troops to conduct bag checks of riders.

National Guard to conduct subway bag checks

Suffolk police say a school bus driver was arrested in North Bellport for refusing to let medical personnel evaluate five injured children onboard, after the bus crashed with another vehicle.

School bus driver arrested after crash

A look at how commuters feel about Grand Central Madison one year in. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'We're still not overly happy'

Wendy Toussaint drives a bus to pay his bills while he pursues a bigger dream in the boxing ring. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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A small plane crash-landed on the Southern State Parkway Tuesday morning. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'Putting it down on the highway'

The LIRR is adding a battery-powered locomotive to tow trains that breakdown inside Grand Central Madison tunnels, the railroad's chief said.

LIRR adds 'battery-powered rescue engine'

A school bus on its way to the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf skidded on a patch of ice and into a tree Thursday, police said.

School bus crash sends 7 to hospital as precaution

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