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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.

Nor'easter Floods Long Island Roads, Knocks Out Power to 119,000 — Long Beach Branch Suspended, Roads Closed in Nassau

PSEG Long Island reported that the storm downed more than 1,150 trees and nearly 700 large branches across Long Island and the Rockaways since 7 a.m. Friday, causing more than 119,000 outages in total.

Valley Stream Woman Sentenced to Up to Six Years in Prison for Drunken Wrong-Way Crash on Hempstead Avenue That Injured Two Teenagers

Kelyse Land, 26, of Valley Stream, was sentenced on September 29, 2026 to 2 to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to a drunken, wrong-way crash on Hempstead Avenue in Hempstead that seriously injured two teenage occupants of another vehicle, according to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office.

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.

Long Island Nor'easter Flooding: Live Road and LIRR Updates

Flooding suspended Long Beach Branch service near Island Park as a nor'easter brings damaging winds, high surf and repeated flood cycles.

Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested After Serious Crash on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square

Nassau County Police Homicide Squad detectives report that a 24-year-old Franklin Square woman was arrested on DWI and assault charges after a collision on Franklin Avenue left a 39-year-old man critically injured on the evening of September 24, 2026. (Source: Nassau County Police Department via Pdcn)

Homeless Man Arrested for Burglary at East Meadow Laundromat After Assaulting Officers at Hospital

Nassau County police report that Michael Torres, 34, was arrested Sunday night after allegedly pushing a laundromat employee and stealing soap from a restricted area in East Meadow; he later injured two officers at a hospital. (Source: Nassau County Police Department via pdcn.org)

Motorcyclist Killed in Jericho Collision at Cedar Swamp Road and Old Jericho Turnpike

Nassau County police report that a 56-year-old motorcyclist died Monday afternoon after a Subaru turning left struck his northbound motorcycle in Jericho, according to the Nassau County Police Department's Homicide Squad. (NCPD)

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Turning Vehicle in West Babylon

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon after a car attempted a left turn into his path, according to Suffolk County Police. (Suffolk County PD)

Queens Man Arrested After Burglary at East Garden City Restaurant

Nassau County Police say a 26-year-old Jamaica, Queens man was arrested in connection with a September 19, 2026 burglary after being found inside a building on Old Country Road in East Garden City using tools to attempt to break into another business. He faces multiple charges including third-degree burglary, according to the Nassau County Police Department. (NCPD)

East Meadow Man Arrested After Striking Bicyclist in Inwood, Victim in Critical Condition

The Nassau County Police Department's Homicide Squad reports that Michael Mayosky, 51, of East Meadow was arrested on multiple charges after his vehicle struck a stationary bicyclist near Nassau Expressway and Burnside Avenue in Inwood on the night of September 18, 2026. The victim remains in critical condition.

Cassandra Panetta of Plainview Pleads Guilty in Meth-Fueled Crash That Killed a Man on Carman Avenue

Cassandra Panetta of Plainview Pleads Guilty in Meth-Fueled Crash That Killed a Man in East Meadow. Nassau County. September 18, 2026.

Person, 65, of Amityville Seriously Injured in Smithtown Crash on Veterans Memorial Highway at County Center Road

Person, 65, of Amityville Seriously Injured in Smithtown Crash on Veterans Memorial Highway. Suffolk County. September 17, 2026.

One Extracted, One Critical After Car Crash Outside Smithtown Police Station

One Extracted, One Critical After Car Crash Outside Smithtown Police Station. September 17, 2026.

Efren Morales Posadas, 28, of Shelter Island Charged With DWI After Failing to Keep Right

Jaws of Life Used After 2-Car Crash at Veterans Memorial Highway and County Center Road in Smithtown

Long Island Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing 73-Year-Old Woman in Livestreamed 2024 Joyride Crash

Long Island Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing 73-Year-Old Woman in Livestreamed 2024 Joyride Crash. September 16, 2026.

Car Flips on Jackson Avenue in Mineola After Striking Parked Vehicle, 3 Hospitalized

Southampton Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hampton Bays Hit-and-Run

Southampton Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hampton Bays Hit-and-Run. September 16, 2026.

16-Year-Old Hicksville Boy Hospitalized in E-Bike Crash, Second Teen Hurt This Week

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after an e-bike crash in Hicksville on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Nassau County Police reported.

Romaine, Murray Push 10-Mile Sunrise Highway Widening from Exit 53 to Exit 59

Romaine, Murray Push 10-Mile Sunrise Highway Widening from Exit 53 to Exit 59. Suffolk County. September 15, 2026.

Vehicle Engulfs in Flames After Crashing Into Sunken Meadow State Park Toll Booth, One Dead

Port Jefferson Teen Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide After Livestreaming Fatal Crash

A Port Jefferson teenager pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash that was livestreamed as it occurred, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's office.

Cristian Guevara, 28, Charged With DWAI Drugs After Striking Pedestrian on LIE Near Exit 50 in Melville

16-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Hurt Crossing Sunrise Highway on Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park

Fatal Crash Reported in New Cassel, Nassau County — September 14, 2026

Fatal Crash Reported in New Cassel, Nassau County — September 14, 2026. September 14, 2026.

Nassau County Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Subaru on September 14

Nassau County Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With Subaru on September 14. September 14, 2026.

Driver Killed After Vehicle Hits Unstaffed Toll Plaza and Catches Fire at Sunken Meadow State Park Entrance

Driver Killed After Vehicle Hits Unstaffed Toll Plaza and Catches Fire at Sunken. September 14, 2026.

Knifepoint Robbery at Rockville Centre BP Station on Sunrise Highway Leaves Employee Needing 14 Stitches

Middle Island Man, 30, Seriously Hurt in Middle Country Road Pole Crash

A 30-year-old Middle Island man was seriously hurt in a Middle Country Road pole crash. September 14, 2026.

Suffolk Prosecutor Arrested on DWI Charge in Quogue

Suffolk Prosecutor Arrested on DWI Charge in Quogue. Suffolk County. September 11, 2026.

New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run on Lakeville Road

New Hyde Park Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal DWI Hit-and-Run on Lakeville Road. September 14, 2026.

Cristian Guevara of Manorville Charged With Drug-Impaired Driving After LIE Crash Near Exit 50 Injures Pedestrian

Cristian Guevara of Manorville Charged With Drug-Impaired Driving After LIE Crash. September 14, 2026.

Christian Vargas Hernandez Among 4 Arrested in Yaphank Street Takeover on Express Drive North

Cristian Guevara of Melville Charged in Drug-Impaired LIE Crash That Injured a 27-Year-Old Man

Cristian Guevara of Melville Charged in Drug-Impaired LIE Crash That Injured a 27-Year-Old Man in manorville. September 13, 2026.

Person Struck on LIE HOV Lane Near Melville After Cristian Guevara's Drug-Impaired Car Hits Them

Person Struck on LIE HOV Lane Near Melville After Cristian Guevara's Drug-Impaired Car Hits Them. September 13, 2026.

Middle Island Man, 44, Killed in Head-On Crash on Rocky Point Yaphank Road

A 44-year-old Middle Island man was killed in a head-on crash on Rocky Point Yaphank Road. Suffolk County. September 9, 2026.

All Eastbound LIE Lanes Shut at Exit 49N After Early-Morning Crash Near Exit 50

All Eastbound LIE Lanes Shut at Exit 49N After Early-Morning Crash Near Exit 50. September 13, 2026.

Hicksville Man, 66, Killed When NYC Garbage Truck Rolled Over Him at Gabrielli Truck Sales

Hicksville Man, 66, Killed When NYC Garbage Truck Rolled Over Him at Gabrielli Truck Sales. September 10, 2026.

NYSDOT to Close Up to Two Lanes on Route 25 in Smithtown and Village of the Branch Starting Sept. 14

Critical Vehicular Accident Reported in Bethpage, Nassau County — Sep. 9

Critical Vehicular Accident Reported in Bethpage, Nassau County — Sep. 9. September 9, 2026.

Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma Charged in Nesconset Crash That Killed a Mastic Construction Worker

Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma Charged in Nesconset Crash That Killed a Mastic Construction Worker. September 9, 2026.