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Cars drive in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane (R), also called the diamond or commuter lane. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

NYS DOT Finally Hears Nassau’s Complaints, Adds More Access To LIE HOV Lane

Imagine the temptation of an extra empty lane on a crowded expressway, that others could use, but not you, just because of where you live? It’s a problem frustrating Long Island drivers for years, but now it is finally fixed.

2013/05/08

Cars in traffic on the ramp to the Henry Hudson Parkway at the George Washington Bridge (file / credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Study: New Yorkers Lost 50 Hours In Traffic In 2012

New York is among the most congested cities in America and one of its highways the worst road for traffic in the country, according to a new study.

2013/04/25

Snow plows work to clear the Long Island Expressway after the powerful blizzard. (credit: CBS 2)

Obama OKs Federal Funds For Suffolk County Snowstorm Costs

The storm hit at rush hour Feb. 8 and dumped 30 inches of snow on some parts of eastern Long Island.

2013/04/24

Suffolk County Police have arrested Jason Parker for allegedly assaulting a man in a road rage incident. (credit: Suffolk County Police)

Central Islip Man Charged In Alleged Road Rage Incident Enters Not Guilty Plea

Jason Parker, 25, was charged with criminal mischief, assault and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after he smashed another driver’s windows with a bat and punched him in the face last Wednesday, police said.

2013/04/15

James Ryan (credit: Nassau County Police Department)

DA: Charges Upgraded Against Driver In L.I.E. Crash That Killed Nassau County Cop

James Ryan, 26, was arraigned Wednesday on new charges including aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, aggravated vehicular assault, criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated, among others.

2013/04/10

The owl rescued by Suffolk County police officer (credit: SCPD)

Suffolk County Police Officers Rescue Injured Owl

Emergency Service Police Officers Fred Sales and Carl Glaser responded after a 911 caller reported an injured owl on the side of the westbound LIE near Exit 65 at 8:25 a.m.

2013/04/10

8 Injured In 3-Car Crash On L.I.E. In Queens

Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon in a multi-vehicle accident on the Long Island Expressway in eastern Queens.

2013/03/31

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed In L.I.E. Crash

An off-duty NYPD officer was killed early Monday in a crash on the Long Island Expressway.

2013/03/25

No Jail Time For Man Who Killed Nassau County Highway Patrolman On LIE

Three boys growing up without a father joined their widowed mother in a courtroom on Thursday. What they heard angered them and police officers — a plea deal for a drowsy driver who took an officer’s life.

2013/02/21

Carlos Gonzalez shot video of the crash's aftermath as police continue to look for the hit-and-run driver. (credit: CBS 2)

Hit-And-Run Dump Truck Driver Sought In LIE Crash That Injured 3

Carlos Gonzalez is sore and shaken up after being involved in the pile-up. He said it was a chain reaction started by an aggressive dump truck driver, bearing down on other cars before rear-ending one of them.

2013/02/15

Robert Stundis (credit: Suffolk County PD)

Long Island School Bus Driver Faces DWI Sentencing

Robert Stundis, 48, was arrested on Oct. 10 after police pulled him over on the Long Island Expressway after numerous 911 callers noticed a mini-bus swerving in and out of lanes with a blown front tire.

2013/02/15

Plows are seen on the Long Island Expressway on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 (credit: CBS 2)

Suffolk County Exec: We Will Evaluate What Happened On LIE During Blizzard

AAA of New York said more aggressive plowing used in past storms should have been employed over the weekend to keep the Long Island Expressway open and avoid stranding motorists.

2013/02/11

Believe it or not, this is actually a section of the Long Island Expressway, as seen by CBS 2's Chris Wragge on Feb. 9, 2013. (Credit: CBS 2)

Crews Work To Clear Snow, Ice From L.I.E.

Heavy duty construction trucks have been deployed to try to break up the packed snow and ice that seems to be almost fused to the roadway.

2013/02/10

Neighbors Remain Snowbound Among Unplowed Roads In Suffolk County

The blizzard late Friday and early Saturday left an extensive trail of damage in Suffolk County, and residents were working hard to clean up ahead of the new work week.

2013/02/10

Long Island mother Priscilla Arena reading letters she wrote to her family when she was stranded along L.I.E. (credit: CBS 2)

Mother Trapped In Car On L.I.E During Blizzard Shares ‘Last Words’ To Family

Many drivers wound up spending the night in their cars, waiting for first responders to come to the rescue. Parts of Suffolk County were slammed with up to 30 inches of snow.

2013/02/10

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