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

Only in NewsdayWill a 'bus rapid transit' line on Route 110 make Long Islanders reconsider public transit?

The new service will connect Suffolk's three Long Island Rail Road lines, helping address a dearth of north-south public transit options.

MORE ON THIS TOPICThey've tried for years to fix Route 110. People keep dying.6 months into major bus system revamp, Suffolk asks for more money

Record travel expected over holiday weekend

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Jordanian flight crew among dead and injured in LIE bus crash

LIE westbound lanes reopen at exit 53 after crash that seriously injured woman

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Only in NewsdayDA investigates alleged fraud in LI school trustee election

Map: These LI massage spas have been raided as officials attempt to disrupt sex trade

Newsday InvestigatesLI woman served as Gilgo Beach serial killer's therapist. She had no license to practice.

First in NewsdayState report finds no fault with Suffolk CPS before alleged torture, killing of Jor'Dynn Duncan

Newsday InvestigatesAdventureland had 65 safety violations since 2023, state records show

First in NewsdayBOE election results voided, revote ordered after fraud alleged

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk County official owns strip mall with foot spa tied to alleged sex activity

Newsday InvestigatesThese police officers agreed to leave due to misconduct. Some kept earning $200,000 a year.

Newsday InvestigatesAn LI town is still issuing school bus camera tickets it once called 'troubling'

Newsday InvestigatesOvertime for Nassau, Suffolk workers surges to $74M above budget

Newsday InvestigatesHundreds of LI massage spas sell sex. Neighbors complain. Raids are up. Business thrives.

Newsday InvestigatesJor'Dynn Duncan missed 40 days of school before her death. Her district didn't need to flag it.

MTA head rejects partnership with Trump administration on Penn rebuild

First in NewsdayMTA approves 4-year, 15% raises for LIRR workers who went on strike

Dangerous RoadsHow 15-months of Dangerous Roads coverage changed how we look at crashes

5 LIRR unions that went on strike ratify new 4-year contract

LIRR trains added to try to keep up with U.S. Open demand

328 LIRR workers made more than $100,000 in OT last year, reports says

Large crowds cause delays on LIRR trains to Shinnecock Hills

Ground 'depression' closes LaGuardia runway

MTA bans alcohol on LIRR trains Thursday into early Friday during Knicks parade

Amtrak: Worse damage than expected to East River tunnels

NYS has new license plate design for country's 250th

Dangerous RoadsTerrible choices in 20s reverberate through life

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Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

Drivers might want to allot extra time for their morning drive on Monday during the LIRR strike as traffic builds on the Long Island Expressway. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

MORE ON THIS TOPICLIRR strike ends on third day. What this means for your commute.Live updates on LIRR strike

'We just want to get paid for what we deserve'

'Parties were unable to reach a deal'

'It's a headache'

Latest weather news

Nassau, Suffolk declare states of emergency, brace for potential flooding

Record temperatures, thunderstorms forecast for LI's Fourth of July

Extreme heat warning in effect

Hochul: White House denies disaster declaration for region's February blizzard

ROADS & RAILS

'Her legacy is living on'

02:14

'Several major service disruptions'

01:07

'Avoid the MSG area tonight if you do not have tickets'

02:09

'Worst day of my life'

02:35

'Enforcement a priority'

01:27

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

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'There are things in there that make it more affordable'

01:55

'I would not want to do that on a regular'

01:42

'Hoping tomorrow everything will be good'

01:30

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

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