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A runway at LaGuardia Airport was closed due to a sinkhole. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

Sinkhole closes runway at LGA

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

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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The closure leaves one of New York's busiest airports with just one runway as the summer travel season kicks off.

LaGuardia sinkhole: 1 runway to remain closed until Saturday

New Yorkers should not have to foot the bill to acquire a Madison Square Garden theater so it can be transformed into a train hall, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said.

'New York ain't paying' for fed's reimagined Penn Station, MTA chair says

The Port Authority said it expected the problem to be fixed no later than Friday.

LaGuardia runway remains closed after sinkhole appears

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

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

The bridge, connecting mainland Long Island to Fire Island, was previously opened to one lane of traffic.

Smith Point Bridge reopens in time for holiday weekend

LIRR service ceased early Saturday morning and did not fully resume until Tuesday afternoon.

MTA gives 4-day strike rebate, waives refund fee

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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'

Commuters faced heavy delays on the Long Island Expressway on Tuesday morning, as the LIRR wont be back to full strength until later. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports.

'Hoping tomorrow everything will be good'

The MTA and the LIRR unions have reached an agreement to end the 3-day transit strike. NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports.

Service restarts at noon Tuesday

With the end of the LIRR strike and some trains set to start running at noon Tuesday, commuters faced one more early morning slog taking shuttle buses to subway lines in Queens reach their destinations. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie speaks to commuters at the Hicksville train station.

End to chaotic morning commute in sight

Some Long Islanders described a tiring commute to work, while picketing LIRR employees continued to make their voices heard. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's really tough'

Without the LIRR as an option because of the strike, Long Islanders in Plainview Monday felt frustrated about the amount of traffic and higher gas prices. Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman reports.

'It's definitely annoying'

Frustration was mounting on Day 3 of the LIRR strike Monday, as commuters at the Hicksville station faced taking shuttle buses and subways to reach their jobs in New York City. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's hurting everybody, the strike'

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.

Traffic building on LIE during morning drive

As LIRR union members picketed for a new contract, commuters and businesses weigh in ... and everyone's frustrated. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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

LIRR unions have gone on strike for the first time since 1994. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'Parties were unable to reach a deal'

Susi Nunez, of Coram, spoke on Sunday about the lengths she needs to go to during the LIRR strike in order to get from Suffolk to Manhattan to visit her sick mother.

'It's a headache'

With no end in sight to the LIRR strike, commuters need to know their options for getting around. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Breaking down your commuting options

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From Memorial Day at Jones Beach to opening weekend at Splish Splash, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

From celebrating America's 250th birthday to a new ride at Adventureland, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday lifestyle editor Meghan Giannotta have your inside look at Newsday's summer FunBook.

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

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Mattituck and visits a free-range chicken farm where sheep are being sheared.

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

Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

LI college grads face a tough job market

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores "Sean Kenney's Nature Connects" Lego exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens.

Connect with nature brick by brick at Old Westbury Gardens

The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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

A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

Records of excellence

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the history of The Big Duck in Flanders.

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

A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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

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After a strike spanning parts of five days, the LIRR is back to normal Wednesday.

All LIRR branches running 'on or close' following strike

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