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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'

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'

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The MTA jumped this week on the viral trend, which is about sharing moments and habits that are seen as positive in some way.

The MTA says it's 'kinda chic' to take the LIRR. Commuters have thoughts.

First installed in 1999, the vending machines are familiar to the millions of riders who take the subway daily.

Want to own a piece of NYC history? The MTA is auctioning MetroCard machines.

Nassau argues that while the fees may have been illegal, the county should not have to repay them because drivers paid "voluntarily."

Why Nassau isn't paying back its $100 illegal red light camera fees

The parents of Jordan St. Fort Colin filed a notice of claim against the state, citing the lack of barriers or guardrails along the roadway.

Wrongful death lawsuit planned in head-on crash on Bethpage State Parkway

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

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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.

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'

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A Newsday review turned up half a dozen instances of unidentified remains found on LI in the early '90s — a period when the admitted serial killer began committing murders. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn hosts a discussion with Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney and Newsday criminal justice reporter Anthony DeStefano.

'We treat each of these cases individually'

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