1 dead after LIRR train hits car
An LIRR train hit a car on the tracks west of Huntington Station on Saturday, killing the driver.
An LIRR train hit a car on the tracks west of Huntington Station on Saturday, killing the driver.
NYC has nation's most stressful commute, study finds
Over one million commuters come in and out of the city each day for work, with more than half considered "super-commuters," or people who spend 90 minutes or more each day traveling to work.
Over one million commuters come in and out of the city each day for work, with more than half considered "super-commuters," or people who spend 90 minutes or more each day traveling to work.
Officials call for repairs at 'dangerous' LIRR station
Officials and commuters are complaining about the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, which they say is full of crumbling concrete, rusting rebar and peeling paint.
Officials and commuters are complaining about the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, which they say is full of crumbling concrete, rusting rebar and peeling paint.
First section of LIRR third track expansion opens
The first section of the third track runs from Floral Park to Merillon Avenue in Garden City on the main line in Nassau County.
The first section of the third track runs from Floral Park to Merillon Avenue in Garden City on the main line in Nassau County.
LIRR ridership remains much lower than from pre-COVID
The Long Island Rail Road is running behind schedule when it comes to getting back all the riders it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Long Island Rail Road is running behind schedule when it comes to getting back all the riders it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MTA railroad ridership hits 2/3rds of pre-pandemic levels
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
NYC subway, LIRR, Metro-North announce new ridership records
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
Rampant fare and toll evasion hurts New York, MTA says
The MTA loses millions of dollars each year from people who evade paying fares and tolls and now wants to crack down on scofflaws.
The MTA loses millions of dollars each year from people who evade paying fares and tolls and now wants to crack down on scofflaws.
Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
NYC subways, other transit to get $769M more in pandemic aid
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.
Man shot and killed on LIRR train
A West Babylon man was shot at killed on an LIRR train on Wednesday morning. Police said the gunman knew and targeted the victim.
A West Babylon man was shot at killed on an LIRR train on Wednesday morning. Police said the gunman knew and targeted the victim.
NY nor'easter: MTA train schedules affected
Snowfall totals of up to one foot, with locally higher amounts, are possible in New York City, along with strong winds and brutal cold.
Snowfall totals of up to one foot, with locally higher amounts, are possible in New York City, along with strong winds and brutal cold.
Hochul backs plan for express rail connecting Queens and Brooklyn
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
Rep. Tom Suozzi calls Penn Station a 'dungeon,' 'scary place'
Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor of New York, says Penn Station scares him and that he is concerned about all the homeless people who flock there.
Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor of New York, says Penn Station scares him and that he is concerned about all the homeless people who flock there.
MTA announces major fare changes to lure riders back
The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.
The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.
MTA and Amtrak reach deal to expand transit options
Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Hochul tests LIRR route into Grand Central Terminal
The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality.
The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality.
Complaints of overcrowding on LIRR as commuters return
Trains are becoming more crowded, to the point where some people have not been able to get a seat during rush hour.
Trains are becoming more crowded, to the point where some people have not been able to get a seat during rush hour.
MTA to riders: Wear a mask — it's still the rule
Wearing a mask while riding subways, buses, and railroads is still required under state and federal rules. But the MTA says compliance has fallen a bit.
Wearing a mask while riding subways, buses, and railroads is still required under state and federal rules. But the MTA says compliance has fallen a bit.