Travel advisers Steven and Lisa Gardner, of Farmingdale, spoke Feb. 12 about how air travel has changed since the pandemic began and what they expect it to look like in the future.


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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"

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'

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The MTA officials blamed the railroad's restrictive new ticket policies, and said riders would adjust. But the discontent is broader.

Why LIRR riders are unhappy

A train had struck a downed tree near Smithtown, the MTA said.

LIRR resumes normal service after morning delays, cancellations

Drivers can seek reimbursement for $30 red light camera administrative fees, plus interest.

How to get your red light camera ticket fee refund

The county would repay drivers up to $36 — the $30 fee plus $6 interest.

Suffolk agrees to refund drivers $45M for illegal red light camera fees

Similar service changes are planned for every weekend in August.

More LIRR disruptions this weekend

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

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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.

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'

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Renovations planned to make 2 LIRR stations fully accessible

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