Long Island Streets

04/08/2026

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's administration quietly canceled a long-planned protected pedestrian and bicycle path on a stretch of road in East Atlantic Beach where a hit-and-run driver killed a cyclist last week, according to residents, county lawmakers and planning documents.

Read the full story here: https://nwsdy.li/4sgVBc9. (Photo credit: J. Conrad Williams Jr.)

01/13/2026

Traffic fatalities in Nassau rose from 67 in 2024 to at least 78 last year, according to data from Newsday’s fatality tracker, launched as part of its Dangerous Roads series.

In Suffolk, it’s not yet clear from preliminary data whether traffic fatalities rose or fell. The database counted at least 163 deaths across Long Island from vehicle crashes last year.

More on our findings: https://www.nwsd.li/e7c90e
(Photos: Howard Schnapp and Jim Staubitser)
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06/20/2024

This Saturday in Long Beach.

Free Kids Helmet Give-A-Way (while supplies last) at the Kids Bike Safety Rodeo this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The event will take place at the Recreation Parking lot from 10am - 1pm. This event is for children ages 5 to 12. Children will have their bicycles and helmets inspected and fitted, then ride through a skills course. All children will receive bicycle safety information and a certificate of completion. There will be other fun activities, including tattoos, helmet decorating and bike raffles.

Thank you to The City of Long Beach, Long Beach Police Department with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Legislator Patrick Mullaney for making this summer kick-off event possible.

Visit longbeachny.gov/bikerodeo for more information and a registration form.

06/20/2024

Free Kids Helmet Give-A-Way (while supplies last) at the Kids Bike Safety Rodeo this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The event will take place at the Recreation Parking lot from 10am - 1pm. This event is for children ages 5 to 12. Children will have their bicycles and helmets inspected and fitted, then ride through a skills course. All children will receive bicycle safety information and a certificate of completion. There will be other fun activities, including tattoos, helmet decorating and bike raffles.

Thank you to The City of Long Beach, Long Beach Police Department with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Legislator Patrick Mullaney for making this summer kick-off event possible.

Visit longbeachny.gov/bikerodeo for more information and a registration form.

06/02/2024

Scholarship opportunity!

The annual Lowell Wolf Memorial Scholarship is taking the form of a traffic observation contest!

09/20/2023

This Saturday Jones Beach State Park hosts an inaugural Ironman Triathlon, which is projected to generate at least $13 million for our local economy. Athletes from 41 states and 40 other countries will be coming to compete. As part of the race, the Wantagh State Parkway will be fully closed from 5 am to 3 pm to accommodate this event. Within Jones Beach, Bay Parkway will also be closed from 5 am to 3 pm as well.

Lastly, restrictions will be in place along the multi-use path /bike path within Jones Beach. The Meadowbrook Parkway, Loop Parkway, Ocean Parkway, and the Robert Moses Parkway are not affected and fully open. Jones Beach State Park will also be accessible for beachgoers to enjoy by utilizing Field 4, Field 6, and West End 2.

CC: IRONMAN 70.3 New York, Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, Wantagh - Seaford Patch, Wantagh/Seaford Herald-Citizen, Wantagh Herald Citizen

09/11/2023

Suffolk police and other officials handed out yellow reflective vests donated by Home Depot to anyone worried about safety while walking or bicycling on Suffolk roadways.

07/24/2023

NICE will raise fares to match the MTA’s planned fare increase starting August 20th, 2023. This fare increase is required by the MTA for them to continue to honor the free transfer for customers between our two systems.

One Way Fare will be $2.90
One Way Senior/Disabled Fare will be $1.45
Children and Student Fares remain $2.25

GoMobile single ticket will be $3.25
GoMobile multi pack ticket will be $2.90

06/26/2023

We're hiring!

Come join PTNY as our new Arthur Savage Intern! Our interns are a paid position and integral to our impact 💚

If you're an undergrad, grad student, or if you've recently graduated and you're interested in making a statewide impact through education, engagement, and advocacy... this might be the position for you!

Check out the job posting–and how to apply: www.ptny.org/about-us/career-opportunities