Long Island news archive

WATCH: Wrong-Way Driver on the Long Island Expressway Captured on Dashcam — LIE's Growing Safety Crisis

Dashcam footage shows a wrong-way driver barreling down the Long Island Expressway.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: 60 MPH Winds and Hail Hit NYC and Long Island — Expect Flooding After a Week of Sinkholes

NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island with 60 mph winds and hail. Long Island under threat as storms push east.

LaGuardia Airport Sinkhole Shuts Down Runway — What Long Island Travelers Need to Know

Two NYC sinkholes in one day: LaGuardia Runway 4/22 closed and a school bus with 39 kids trapped in the Bronx.

11-Year-Old Airlifted After Two-SUV Crash on LIE in Jericho

11-Year-Old Airlifted After Two-SUV Crash on LIE in Jericho. May 19, 2026.

Smithtown Rider Seriously Hurt After SUV Turns Into His Path in St. James

Smithtown Rider Seriously Hurt After SUV Turns Into His Path in St. James. May 19, 2026.

East Setauket Man Pleads Guilty to Blinding Woman in Holtsville LIE Crash

East Setauket Man Pleads Guilty to Blinding Woman in Holtsville LIE Crash. May 20, 2026.

Shirley Man, 25, Shot Dead in Coram Woods Off Middle Country Road

Shirley Man, 25, Shot Dead in Coram Woods Off Middle Country Road. Suffolk County. May 20, 2026.

Hempstead Man, 76, Killed After Being Struck by SUV at Jerusalem Ave. and Henry St.

Hempstead Man, 76, Killed After Being Struck by SUV at Jerusalem Ave. and Henry . May 20, 2026.

Cessna From Long Island MacArthur Crashes Into Hudson River, Both Aboard Survive

Ecuadorian National Indicted for Kidnapping 4-Year-Old from Patchogue Laundromat

Smithtown Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in St. James Collision on Middle Country Road

Hempstead Man Arrested During Police Investigation Into Fatal Overdose

A Hempstead man was arrested during a police investigation into a fatal overdose, according to News 12 Long Island.

Bellport Man Charged With Murder After Woman Found Unresponsive at Yaphank Gas Station

Two-Car Crash on Jerusalem Road in North Bellmore Injures Two, Closes Road for Over an Hour

One Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash on State Route 27 on Long Island

One Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash on State Route 27 on Long Island. 1 injured, 3 vehicles. May 19, 2026.

West Sayville Woman Charged in Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured Sayville Jogger

A 50-year-old West Sayville woman was charged in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 60-year-old Sayville jogger on Brook Street. Suffolk police seized a 2021 Mazda CX-5 as evidence.

Pelham Graduate Dies in Shelter Island Drowning

Pelham Graduate Dies in Shelter Island Drowning. May 18, 2026.

LIRR Strike Enters Second Day as Monday Commute Crisis Looms

LIRR Strike Enters Second Day as Monday Commute Crisis Looms. May 17, 2026.

Car Falls Into Sinkhole on Long Island Expressway, Traffic Briefly Halted

Car Falls Into Sinkhole on Long Island Expressway, Traffic Briefly Halted. on lie. May 15, 2026.

Trial Begins in Deadly DUI Nail Salon Crash on Long Island

Trial Begins in Deadly DUI Nail Salon Crash on Long Island. May 11, 2026.

Hours-Long Traffic Jam Shuts Down Eastbound LIE After Sunday Crash

Hours-Long Traffic Jam Shuts Down Eastbound LIE After Sunday Crash. May 11, 2026.

LIRR Strike Brings Traffic Chaos to Long Island, Worse Delays Expected Monday

LIRR Strike Brings Traffic Chaos to Long Island, Worse Delays Expected Monday. May 16, 2026.

76-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by SUV in Hempstead

A 76-year-old man was fatally struck by a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street in Hempstead on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Manhattan Driver Charged with DWI, Manslaughter in Fatal NYC Pedestrian Crash

Manhattan Driver Charged with DWI, Manslaughter in Fatal NYC Pedestrian Crash. May 16, 2026.

DWI Driver Kills 2, Injures 3 on Upper West Side Sidewalk

DWI Driver Kills 2, Injures 3 on Upper West Side Sidewalk. May 15, 2026.

Pedestrian Killed by SUV at Hempstead Intersection in Nassau County

A 76-year-old man was struck and killed by a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Henry Street in Hempstead at approximately 11 a.m. on May 15, 2026. The driver, a 47-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

LIRR Workers Strike, Shutting Down Nation's Busiest Commuter Rail Line

LIRR Workers Strike, Shutting Down Nation's Busiest Commuter Rail Line. May 16, 2026.

LIRR Strike Creates Major Traffic Nightmare for Long Island Commuters

LIRR Strike Creates Major Traffic Nightmare for Long Island Commuters. May 16, 2026.

Sinkhole Continues to Disrupt LIE Traffic at Route 110 Interchange

Sinkhole Continues to Disrupt LIE Traffic at Route 110 Interchange. in huntington. May 14, 2026.

Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Shuts Down Eastbound LIE at Exit 41

Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries Shuts Down Eastbound LIE at Exit 41. May 10, 2026.

School Bus and Car in Head-On Crash on Old Country Road in Plainview

School Bus and Car in Head-On Crash on Old Country Road in Plainview. May 14, 2026.

Injury Crash on Long Island Expressway Causes Traffic Delays

Injury Crash on Long Island Expressway Causes Traffic Delays. on lie. May 14, 2026.

Former College Soccer Player, 24, Dies in 'Horrific' Long Island Boat Crash

Former College Soccer Player, 24, Dies in 'Horrific' Long Island Boat Crash. May 15, 2026.

Juvenile Charged with Attempted Murder After Police Chase Ends in Crashes Near Americana

School Bus and Car Collide at Freeport Intersection, No Major Injuries

School Bus and Car Collide at Freeport Intersection, No Major Injuries. May 15, 2026.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Airlifted After Teen Runs Red Light in Dix Hills

Tractor-Trailer Driver Airlifted After Teen Runs Red Light in Dix Hills. May 9, 2026.

Westbound Driver Charged with Drug Impairment in Multi-Vehicle Montauk Highway Crash

Best Apps for Real-Time Traffic Updates on Long Island (2026 Guide)

The definitive comparison of every traffic and navigation app for Long Island — Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, 511NY, and Long Island Traffic — ranked by use case for parkway commuters, beach traffic, fleet operators, and LIRR riders.

Top 10 Traffic Safety Tips for Long Island Drivers (2026 Data-Driven Guide)

Ten evidence-based safety habits for Long Island drivers, ranked by impact on real crash patterns from 10,000+ NY Open Data records, 511NY feeds, and structural analysis of Nassau and Suffolk roads.

Traffic Management Solutions for Long Island Businesses (2026 Operations Guide)

Traffic Management Solutions for Long Island Businesses (2026 Operations Guide)

How to File an Insurance Claim After a Long Island Car Accident (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step Long Island auto insurance claim guide: no-fault NF-2 within 30 days, MV-104 within 10 days, IME rules, serious-injury threshold, denial appeals, and the mistakes that cost Long Island drivers the most.

Long Island Road Closures and Construction: The Complete 2026 Guide

Where Long Island construction zones cluster, the weekly and seasonal patterns, the alternates that actually work on the LIE, Southern State, and Sunrise — with the live construction directory built in.

Cheapest Gas on Long Island: The Complete 2026 Price Guide

Where to find the cheapest fuel in Nassau and Suffolk County, why prices vary by town, the day-of-week pattern, and which Costco / BJ's locations save the most — with the Long Island Gas Price Directory built in.

Long Island Roadside Assistance: Comparing the Top Providers (2026 Guide)

Side-by-side editorial comparison of every major Long Island roadside assistance option — AAA, insurance-bundled, automaker, app-based, credit card — ranked by parkway response, tow distance, and Nassau and Suffolk coverage.

Best Tire Shop Services Near You for Long Island Drivers (2026 Guide)

Best Tire Shop Services Near You for Long Island Drivers (2026 Guide)

How to Handle a Car Accident on Long Island (Step-by-Step 2026 Guide)

How to Handle a Car Accident on Long Island (Step-by-Step 2026 Guide)

The Best Vehicle Safety Features for Long Island Roads (2026 Guide)

The definitive Long Island vehicle safety guide: which ADAS features actually matter on the Southern State Parkway, LIE, and Sunrise Highway, ranked by real-world crash exposure with NHTSA, IIHS, and 511NY data.

Peter Weeks Arrested for DWI on Long Island Sunday

Peter Weeks Arrested for DWI on Long Island Sunday. May 10, 2026.

Multi-Hour Traffic Jam Clogs Long Island Expressway After Sunday Crash

Multi-Hour Traffic Jam Clogs Long Island Expressway After Sunday Crash. on lie. May 10, 2026.

Hours-Long Eastbound LIE Shutdown After Sunday Crash Near Exit 41

Hours-Long Eastbound LIE Shutdown After Sunday Crash Near Exit 41. May 10, 2026.