Editorial
Data-driven analysis, investigative features, and expert commentary on Long Island road safety. Written by our editorial team with real crash data, DOT records, and statistical analysis.
Long Island regular gas averages $4.43 with a 108-cent spread, week of Sept. 27
Long Island regular gas averaged $4.43 across 187 stations the week of Sept. 27–Oct. 3, 2026, with a 108-cent spread between cheapest and most expensive.
528 crash records in 87 days: when Long Island roads see the most 511 activity
The 511NY event feed logged 528 crash records on Nassau and Suffolk roads over 87 days, with the morning commute block and midweek days seeing the highest activity.
11 of 15 DWI entries logged overnight on Long Island parkways, Sept. 26–Oct. 2
New York State Police Troop L logged 15 DWI entries on Long Island's state parkways the week of September 26–October 2, 2026, with 11 recorded between 10 p.m. and 5:59 a.m.
Port Jefferson Branch posts lowest LIRR on-time rate in August 2026 at 92.0%
The Port Jefferson Branch finished August 2026 at 92.0% on time, the lowest of 12 LIRR branches, while the system ran at 95.6% on time for the month.
71 unplanned LIRR alert threads recorded on Long Island in Sept. 25–Oct. 1 week
The MTA Long Island Rail Road generated 71 unplanned service-alert threads the week of September 25–October 1, 2026, including 3 suspensions and 6 cancellations.
Sagtikos State Parkway Exit S3 led Long Island crash records, July 4–October 1, 2026
Sagtikos State Parkway Exit S3 at Pine Aire Drive in Islip topped a 90-day leaderboard with 16 511 crash records, per Long Island Traffic.
Southern State Parkway's crash-record rate was 1.7× the LIE's, July–September 2026
Over 90 days on Long Island, the Southern State Parkway logged 39.7 crash records per 100 million vehicle-miles — the highest of three corridors studied.
8 crash records on Northern State Parkway top 4-week average in week of Sept. 23–29
Eight crash records on the Northern State Parkway in Nassau and Suffolk topped the previous 4-week average of 5.5 for the week of September 23–29, 2026.
18 crash records on the LIE in Nassau and Suffolk, September 22–28, 2026
The 511NY event feed recorded 18 crash records on the Long Island Expressway in Nassau and Suffolk for September 22–28, 2026, above the 12.3 weekly average.
16 Long Island gauges hit flood stage as nor'easter swept Nassau and Suffolk Sept. 25–27
A nor'easter brought coastal flooding, damaging winds and heavy rain to Nassau and Suffolk counties between Sept. 25 and Sept. 27, 2026.
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Truck incidents on the LIE: what our records can establish
Repeat monitoring records, disabled vehicles and collisions were mixed in the earlier truck analysis. We withdraw its truck-crash totals, time-of-day risk comparisons and unsupported explanations of freight patterns.
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Adventureland Wave Twister Rescue: Riders Trapped for Hours at East Farmingdale Park
Adventureland's new Wave Twister ride stalled Friday night in East Farmingdale, forcing firefighters to rescue children and adults by ladder truck. Here is the timeline, what is known, and the park's prior fatal ride incidents.
Levittown Comedy Club Stabbing Leaves Man Critical; East Meadow Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge
A 58-year-old man was critically injured after a fight at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown escalated into a stabbing behind the business, according to News 12 Long Island. Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow, is expected to face an attempted murder charge.
Times Square Gunfire After Knicks Parade Sends Bystanders Running, AP Reports
Several gunshots were fired in Times Square after the Knicks ticker-tape parade filled Lower Manhattan, AP reported. Police quickly chased down a suspect and one person was taken to a hospital, FDNY said.
Man Slashed Near Knicks Parade at 1 Centre Street, Police Say
A 20-year-old man was reportedly slashed in the neck near 1 Centre Street during the Knicks ticker-tape parade day in Lower Manhattan.
Knicks Parade Shuts Down Lower Manhattan: The Long Island Commuter's Survival Guide
The Knicks' first-ever ticker-tape parade took over the Canyon of Heroes on June 18, 2026 — 10,000 NYPD officers, every street south of Canal closed, two subway stations shut. Here's what it means for Long Islanders heading in, and getting home.
Central Park Carriage Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Tourist: What Long Islanders Should Know Before a City Day Trip
Updated June 19: An 18-year-old tourist from India died after a Central Park carriage horse bolted and the carriage crashed. The case is now a fatal NYC day-trip safety story for Long Island families who visit Central Park.
Video Released in Merrick Hit-and-Run That Injured Two Teens on Sunrise Highway
Nassau County police released video and are seeking a dark-colored SUV and its male driver after two teenage girls were struck crossing Sunrise Highway near Merrick Avenue. Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
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World Cup 2026 Is a Stress Test for the LIRR, Penn Station, and the MTA
Analysis of how World Cup 2026 will stress Penn Station, NJ Transit, the MTA, and Long Island commuters.
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Knicks Title Chaos Paralyzed Midtown — Thursday's Parade Could Hit Your Commute Next
Knicks championship crowds and World Cup shuttle traffic collided around Penn Station and Times Square — burned buses, 63 arrests, a teen shot. Here's what it did to the LIRR commute, and why Thursday's parade is the next test for Long Island riders.
E-Bikes and Scooters on Long Island: The Safety Data Behind the Coming Regulatory Swing
A fatal Bethlehem, PA crash involving an e-bike and two motorcycles is one more data point in a national pendulum swing — from open-arms legalization to hard regulation of micromobility. This analysis breaks down the physics, the injury data, and what New York's fast-moving e-bike laws mean for Long Island riders.
The Heat Wave Is Breaking Your Commute: A Data Analysis of Breakdowns, Buckling Rails, and the 100° Heat Index
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Knicks Fever Hits the Commute: What Last Night's MSG Madness Means for the LIRR, and What Happens If They Clinch
Pulled Over on Long Island: Where to Stop, What to Do, and Why the Shoulder Is Still the Danger
The Most Dangerous 15 Minutes on Long Island: Changing a Tire on the Shoulder of the LIE and the Parkways
Queens Landlord David Daniel Gets Three Life Sentences for St. Albans Triple Murder
David Daniel, 56, was sentenced to three life terms for the 2023 stabbing murders of his girlfriend and two tenants at his St. Albans, Queens home — after rejecting a 33-year plea deal.
Massapequa Train Death: 17-Year-Old Girl Hit by LIRR Train
A Massapequa teen was hit and killed by an LIRR train on the Babylon Branch June 8. What happened, where, MTA response, and Babylon Branch delay status — updated as officials release details.
Valley Stream Man Jason Gayle Arrested for Violent Robbery Outside Elmont Deli
Jason Gayle, 45, of Valley Stream, charged with third-degree robbery after Nassau County police say he beat and robbed a 59-year-old man outside Elmont Deli on Linden Boulevard, June 8, 2026.
Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hempstead House Party Shooting
A Baldwin man pleaded guilty to murder and weapons charges in the fatal Hempstead shooting that killed a 19-year-old college student athlete.
Kane Moore, 32, Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal 2024 Hempstead Parking-Lot Shooting
Kane Moore was sentenced on June 5, 2026, to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting a 39-year-old man during a card game in a Hempstead parking lot in September 2024.
Car Slams Into Utility Pole on Orinoco Drive in West Bay Shore, Closing Road Near LIRR Tracks
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70-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow
Nassau County police say a 70-year-old man was fatally struck by a Toyota Camry while crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Franklin Avenue in East Meadow on Tuesday night.
Bronx Man Indicted for Throwing Family Cat 'Shadow' Out 15th-Floor Window to Its Death After Cat Scratched His Hand
Miguel Perez, 32, of the Bronx was indicted for aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly throwing his family's black cat named Shadow out of a 15th-story window at the Mitchell Housing Complex on Alexander Avenue. Shadow died on impact. Perez allegedly flew into a rage after the cat scratched his hand.
Selden Father Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Own Daughter Starting When She Was 5 Years Old
A 47-year-old Selden man was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of sexually abusing his daughter beginning in 2015, when she was just five years old. The abuse began with inappropriate touching and escalated to intercourse. The victim disclosed the abuse to school officials years later, leading to the defendant's arrest in April 2024.
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Garden City — Single-Vehicle 2011 Suzuki Crash
Motorcyclist, 28, on a 2011 Suzuki killed in a single-vehicle crash on Charles Lindbergh Blvd at Meadow St in East Garden City Monday at 5:58 PM. NCPD investigating.
Person Struck by Train at Astoria Blvd, Queens — N/W Line Suspended, LIRR Transfers Impacted
Person struck by a train at Astoria Blvd / 31st St in Queens Tuesday AM. Expect 30-90 min N/W delays + cascading LIRR transfer impact at Penn Station.
Multiple Vehicles Go Up in Flames in Two Separate Suffolk County Fires on Memorial Day Night
Two separate car fires broke out in Suffolk County on Memorial Day evening, including one at a gas station where a vehicle was engulfed in flames next to fuel pumps. No reports of injuries. Fire departments responded to both incidents.
Shelter-in-Place Issued in Bellmore After 1,150-Gallon Propane Cylinder Begins Leaking at Filling Station on Bellmore Avenue
A shelter-in-place order was issued for blocks surrounding a propane filling station at 2036 Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore on Memorial Day evening after a valve leak on a 1,150-gallon cylinder. Hazmat crews responded. No injuries reported.
Suffolk County Police Deploy Saliva-Testing Kits to Detect Marijuana-Impaired Drivers Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Suffolk County police are piloting SoToxa oral fluid testing kits to detect recent marijuana, opioid, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiate use in drivers suspected of impaired driving. The program launches as Long Island enters the '100 deadliest days' of summer driving.
Mastic Man Accused of Stabbing Motorist in the Neck in Road Rage Attack on Neighborhood Boulevard
A Mastic man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another driver in the neck during a road rage incident on Neighborhood Boulevard in Mastic. The victim was hospitalized. The suspect appeared in court on Wednesday.
Routine Traffic Stop on Northern State Parkway Ends With Loaded Handgun, Switchblades Found — Massachusetts Man Faces Felony Charges
A 25-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested after Nassau County Police found a loaded handgun and two switchblade knives during a traffic stop on the Northern State Parkway in Carle Place. Steven Raymond was charged with felony weapons possession.
Passenger Ejected in DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway — Westbury Man Charged With Assault
A 35-year-old Westbury man has been charged with assault and DWI after allegedly speeding and rear-ending a Honda Pilot on the Meadowbrook State Parkway near Exit M5 early Sunday morning. One passenger was ejected and seriously injured.
Massive Tree Falls Across Central Park Drive West, Blocking Entire Roadway — Memorial Day Weekend Storm Damage Continues
A large tree toppled across Central Park Drive West near 63rd Street in Manhattan Sunday morning, blocking the entire roadway. The collapse follows 2-4 inches of rain that saturated the ground over Memorial Day weekend.
29-Year-Old Man Shot to Death Outside Bronx Apartment Building Near Cross Bronx Expressway
A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest on Haviland Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway in Castle Hill early Sunday morning. He was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital by private means and pronounced dead. No arrests have been made.
Stunning Time-Lapse Captures the May 20 Storm Rolling Over New York City — 749 Likes and Counting
A storm chaser's time-lapse of the severe thunderstorm that paralyzed NYC on May 20 has gone viral. The video captures the shelf cloud, lightning, and wall of rain that dropped 6 inches on the city in hours.
NYPD Searching for Woman Who Tried to Lure 10-Year-Old Into Van With Candy in Astoria, Queens
A woman on a bicycle approached a 10-year-old boy walking home from school near Crescent Street and 33rd Avenue in Astoria on Monday, offering him candy from a nearby van. The boy ran home and alerted family. NYPD has released surveillance images.
Queens Cyclist in Critical Condition After Being 'Doored' Into Oncoming SUV — Surveillance Video Captures the Moment
A 48-year-old cyclist is in critical condition after a 15-year-old passenger opened a parked Mercedes door into his path on Beach Channel Drive in Edgemere, Queens, launching him into a Toyota Highlander traveling in the opposite direction.
Two Dead, Three Injured in Early Morning Brooklyn Apartment Fire on Nostrand Avenue
A man and a woman were killed and three others injured when fire tore through a mixed-use building at 1693 Nostrand Ave in East Flatbush early Saturday morning. FDNY Battalion 40 responded to multiple calls just before 7 AM.
Huntington Motorcyclist, 38, Killed in Fiery Crash on Round Swamp Road in Melville — Thrown From Ducati After Passing Attempt
A 38-year-old Huntington motorcyclist was killed Friday evening when his 2023 Ducati struck the rear bumper of a Kia Seltos while attempting to pass on Round Swamp Road near Hilltop Drive in Melville. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle, which caught fire. The Kia's driver and passenger, both 85, were not injured.
Wettest Memorial Day Weekend in 78 Years? NYC Issues Heavy Rain Warning as 2 to 4 Inches Expected
A PIX11 meteorologist says this could be the wettest Memorial Day weekend since 1948. NYC Emergency Management issued a travel advisory as 2–4 inches of rain are forecast Saturday through Sunday — just days after severe flooding paralyzed the city.
Water Pouring Through LIRR Train Ceiling Goes Viral — Commuters Ask Where $21.3 Billion in MTA Funding Goes
A video of water cascading through an LIRR train car ceiling is going viral days after the first LIRR strike since 1994. With a $21.3 billion MTA budget and a tentative contract still unratified, riders are asking what they're paying for.
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ANOTHER Sinkhole: Brooklyn's Classon Ave & Park Ave Collapses — Fourth Ground Failure in Eight Days
A sinkhole opened in the middle of Classon Ave and Park Ave in Brooklyn on May 21, prompting NYPD and Chaveirim response. It's the fourth sinkhole in the NYC metro area in just eight days.
VIDEO: Woman Swept Off Her Feet by Floodwater After Stepping Off NYC Bus — 'Carried Down the Street'
Shocking video shows a woman knocked sideways and carried down the street by surging floodwater the moment she steps off a bus in New York City during the.
Viral Video on NYC's Flood-Damaged Infrastructure After Six Inches of Rain
A viral video breaking down NYC's infrastructure collapse after 6 inches of rain has 200+ likes and climbing.
VIDEO: NYC Subway Station Turned Into a Waterfall After Last Night's Severe Thunderstorm
Viral video shows water cascading through a New York City subway station ceiling after the May 20 severe thunderstorm dumped 6 inches of rain in hours.
Lightning Strikes Longwood High School in Yaphank, Sparks Gymnasium Ceiling Fire — Storm Aftermath Across Suffolk County
Lightning from the May 20, 2026 severe thunderstorm struck Longwood High School in Yaphank, igniting a fire in the gymnasium ceiling.
PSEG Long Island's Reliability Has Gotten Worse — Now It Has to Survive a 60 MPH Storm
As a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph winds batters Long Island tonight, newly published data shows PSEG Long Island's reliability has actually worsened since.
LaGuardia Sinkhole + Storm = Memorial Day Travel Nightmare — Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Delays Spreading Nationwide
LaGuardia's Runway 4/22 closure from Wednesday's sinkhole combined with the overnight severe thunderstorm to trigger hundreds of cancellations spreading as.
LIRR's First Night Back From Strike Hits Severe Storm — Long Island Commuters Face Double Disruption
Just 36 hours after the LIRR strike ended, Long Island Rail Road riders face a new threat: a severe thunderstorm with 60-70 mph winds crossing Nassau and.
MTA Board Approves 13% Refund for LIRR Monthly Ticket Holders After 4-Day Strike
The MTA Board approved an approximately 13% refund for LIRR May monthly ticket holders after four days of suspended service.
VIDEO: Car Submerged on Jackie Robinson Parkway — Good Samaritan Rescues Trapped Occupants as NYC Roads Become Impassable
Dramatic video shows a man leaving his vehicle to rescue people from a submerged car on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens.
VIDEO: 'Dangerous Levels of Flash Flooding' in Forest Hills — Trains Down, Pedestrians Wading Through a Foot of Water
Multiple videos show dangerous flash flooding in Forest Hills, Queens near the Queens Blvd/LIE interchange.
"How Many People Just Died?" — Homes Flooding at Merrick & Liberty Ave, Queens With Zero Emergency Alerts Sent
Residents report homes flooding at Merrick Ave and Liberty Ave in Queens with FDNY rushing to respond.
Road collapses on Long Island: evidence needed before claiming a pattern
The earlier article claimed statistical significance for a sinkhole cluster using an unsupported baseline and inconsistent geography. Its probability, confidence claim, causal conclusions and predicted high-risk locations have been withdrawn.
Severe Thunderstorm Batters Staten Island: Trees Down on Tracks, SIR Suspended, Outerbridge Crash, and Hundreds Lose Power
A severe thunderstorm swept across Staten Island Wednesday evening with 60 mph wind gusts, downing trees across the borough, suspending Staten Island Railway.
LIVE: Storm Damage Roundup — Trees Down, Flooding, Power Outages Across NYC and Long Island (Updating)
Rolling roundup of storm damage from the May 20, 2026 severe thunderstorm. 10,700+ PSEG customers affected; near-full restoration by 5 AM.
VIDEO: Bushwick, Brooklyn Flash Flood — Wilson & Stockholm Streets Submerged After Severe Thunderstorm
Flash flooding turns Bushwick streets into rivers after May 20 severe thunderstorm. Video shows Wilson and Stockholm intersection completely submerged.
PHOTOS + VIDEO: Massive Shelf Cloud Rolls Over Long Island — 'Haven't Seen One Like This Probably Ever'
A dramatic shelf cloud formation preceded tonight's severe thunderstorm as it crossed Long Island.
VIDEO: Queens Streets Underwater — Pedestrians Wade Through Ankle-Deep Flooding on Flushing Avenue
Torrential rain from tonight's severe thunderstorm turned Flushing Avenue in Jamaica, Queens into a river.
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.
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.
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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.
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BREAKING: Valley Stream Man Indicted in Fatal Island Park, Valley Stream Stabbings
Nassau prosecutors say a 22-year-old Valley Stream man was indicted on first- and second-degree murder charges in the fatal Island Park and Valley Stream stabbings.
LIRR and driving: what a safety comparison needs
The earlier article compared unlike monitoring records to suggest a safety advantage for a particular commute. We withdraw that comparison; the available data does not support it.
Pedestrian and bicyclist deaths in the Long Island federal record
The earlier 91-record warning relied on monitoring entries and did not establish a population crash rate. It has been replaced with fatality counts and explicit limits.
Long Island DWI coverage: why report counts are not crash rates
The previous 458-record analysis mixed news, police and traffic monitoring records. We withdraw its implied count of distinct DWI crashes and the conclusions drawn from it.
LIE and Southern State: comparing the fatal-crash record
The earlier article used unequal, repeated feed records to infer relative commuter risk and recommended routes on that basis. Those conclusions were unsupported and have been removed.
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Southern State Parkway: the recorded fatal-crash history
The previous headline claimed this road led Long Island in fatal crashes without a valid comparative dataset. We withdraw that ranking and replace it with the federal record.
Nassau and Suffolk: comparing fatal-crash counts
The earlier article treated feed-record counts as comparable county crash rates. Those rate claims have been removed.
Long Island roads: recorded deaths and the limits of a danger ranking
The earlier danger ranking relied on monitoring coverage and severity labels that do not measure injury outcomes or exposure. The ranking has been withdrawn.
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A correction notice from Long Island Traffic.