LIRR & Transportation News

MTA and LIRR news, plus the latest on Long Island's traffic, roads & MacArthur Airport

MSG won't move under Penn Station plan picked by Trump administration

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Amtrak, which owns Penn, announced the selection Wednesday.

MORE ON THIS TOPICNext stop 'Trump Station'? Here's how Penn Station could be renamed.

Smith Point Bridge reopens in time for holiday weekend

First in NewsdayMTA gives 4-day strike rebate, waives refund fee

All LIRR branches running 'on or close' following strike

Only in NewsdayInside the deal that brought back the LIRR

More Investigations & Impact

Only in NewsdayDispute will leave Northwell out of network for Fidelis, Wellcare patients

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

Newsday InvestigatesStruggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

Newsday InvestigatesLI nursing homes fined more than $500G for violations including assaults

Dangerous RoadsThey've tried for years to fix Route 110. People keep dying.

Newsday InvestigatesMembers leave Congress at a record pace, but few disclose future prospects

Newsday InvestigatesLI teacher who wished death to Trump supporters on Facebook can keep job, arbitrator rules

Newsday InvestigatesWhat Suffolk authorities knew about last year's mystery drone sightings

Newsday InvestigatesInside Jeffrey Epstein's bond with famed LI scientist James Watson

Newsday InvestigatesLI professor who got money from Jeffrey Epstein resigns

What to expect during Tuesday's evening rush-hour commute

LIRR strike ends on third day. What this means for your commute.

Nearly 170 striking LIRR union workers earned $200G, some more than $300G

Long Islanders cope with reality of no LIRR on first workday of strike

Striking LIRR unions, MTA to talk again in morning after late meeting produces no deal

Only in NewsdayThe LIRR strike and your commute: Here's what to know

Only in NewsdayMap: How to navigate your commute without the LIRR

Only in NewsdayStranded? LIRR strike poses challenge for commuters with disabilities, advocates say

LIRR strike: What happened before the deal fell apart

LIRR strike gives students another test: How to get to final exams, graduation

LIRR strike's first day idles trains, snarls traffic, strands commuters

LI traffic crawled on first day of LIRR strike. Just wait till Monday.

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'Talks are continuing'

The deadline to avoid a Long Island Rail Road strike is approaching, with negotiations still at a standstill. Newsday Transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

MORE ON THIS TOPICHere's where negotiations stand as clock ticks closer to LIRR strike deadline Latest updates: LIRR service resumes after strike

'A big inconvenience to many people'

'It's going to kill our business'

No deal: LIRR unions strike

Latest weather news

Longwood High building hit by lightning

Rain forecast for Memorial Day weekend

Temps to fall to the 60s with rain over Memorial Day weekend

Poor air quality could aggravate health issues for vulnerable LIers

Get ready for sun and fun with NewsdayTV's summer FunBook special!

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Out East: Home on the free range at Browder's Birds

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LI college grads face a tough job market

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Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

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Volunteers preserve LI's cemeteries where America's original patriots are at rest

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Records of excellence

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'The big event in the life of the Big Duck was when it was moved'

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Many LIers wrestle with exhaustion, debt and trade-offs at home as they try to stay afloat

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Eat like a kid again with 'happy meals' for grown-ups

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