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LIRR Schedule Board Dec. 9, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Normal LIRR Rush Hour Schedule To Resume Monday Morning

Monday’s commute for Long Island Rail Road passengers will finally be back to normal, more than a month after superstorm Sandy forced service to be limited.

2012/12/09

Tappan Zee Bridge approach - Oct. 30, 2012 (credit: New York State Thruway Authority)

Contractor Fined By Thruway Authority For Triggering Massive Tappan Zee Bridge Backup

Tutor Perini Corp. was fined $235,000 by the New York State Thruway Authority for failing to reopen all seven lanes by 6 a.m. The entire span wasn’t reopened until 7:30 a.m., causing a 15-mile backup that stretched past Suffern on the Rockland County side.

2012/12/05

A child cools off in a Washington Square park fountain on June 21, 2012. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Tri-State Area Swelters In Heat On The First Full Day Of Summer

Cooling centers will be open on Friday to help New Yorkers beat the heat, as near record-breaking temps continue to suffocate the area.

2012/06/21

Passengers wait to board a Metro-North train (file/credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Travelers Should Expect Metro-North Delays Due To Heat

Metro-North says trains on the New Haven line are operating at reduced speeds due to high temperatures. Customers should expect scattered delays.

2012/06/21

Traffic in New York, NY - File / Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

New Study Finds Commuting May Be Bad For Your Health

No matter how you commute, the daily grind to and from work takes a toll and all that time spent commuting can lead to health issues down the road.

2012/04/23

NJ Appellate Court Overturns 2 Convictions In Brian Aitken Case

The two-judge panel upheld another conviction in the case of Brian Aitken, who served almost four months in state prison before Gov. Chris Christie commuted his sentence in December 2010.

2012/03/31

Local Commuters May Receive Tax Break On Transportation

Senator Charles Schumer said a mass transit tax benefit that expired last year was included in the Senate transportation bill overhauling federal highway and transit programs.

2012/03/11

Morning rush commuters in Mineola the morning after a lightning strike knocked out power and stranded commuters for hours. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

LIRR Says Service Back To Normal Following Signal Problems

Good news for commuters Friday morning following the severe weather that impacted our area and caused major service disruptions on the Long Island Rail Road Thursday night.

2011/09/30

NJ Transit Concourse at Penn Station - New York, NY (file / credit: Mario Tama/Gettty Images)

Sen. Mendendez Warns NJT Derailment Sign Of Trouble To Come

This morning’s commute was much smoother, with NJ Transit having recovered from this week’s derailment. But it might not be smooth for much longer.

2011/08/11

Traffic Congestion (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Study: Long Commute Could Lead To Divorce, Separation

A new study suggests the time you’re spending on the roads and rails might be paving a path to separation or even divorce.

2011/05/25

Planned Work Forces Weekend Subway Line Changes

Planned work on the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, C, E, B, D, F, M, L, N, Q, R, S lines could make for a confusing commute for New Yorkers and tourists alike.

2011/03/05

Police said the tanker truck's driver was cut off prior to the crash. (credit: CBS 2)

Residents Relieved Tanker Crash On I-95 Wasn’t Worse

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police said he lost control when another car cut him off.

2011/02/08

Stranded commuters at the Port Washington Long Island Railroad station listen to announcements as service was suspended due to inclement weather, on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Snow Guide: Commuter Resources

It’s been a rough day for commuters Thursday following latest winter storm. Here are some helpful links and information so you can know the conditions before you hit the roads.

2011/01/27

Word Of The Day In Snowy Tri-State: Florida

Another storm bore down on the Tri-State area on Wednesday, bringing groans and the potential for as much as a foot of new snow to areas already buried by a winter that is on track to be the worst in years.

2011/01/26