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Change is needed after band bus accident

The horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. more

10/5/23

Make room for school buses

They called them the most dangerous stretches of road on Long Island. No crosswalks. Speeding cars. Pedestrians literally running for their lives . . . more

9/7/23

Each school bus will have a camera near the stop arm, which will activate when the bus slows down.

Coming soon: tickets, fines for passing stopped buses in Long Beach

While heading home from school, students and school bus drivers rely on the buses’ stop signs to make each stop safe. Occasionally, a driver on the road, heading toward a stopped bus or coming … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/16/23

School bus cameras will make students safer

On Aug. 6, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law that will allow counties, cities, towns and villages throughout the state to outfit their school buses with cameras to catch motorists illegally driving past them while their stop signs are out. more

9/6/19

Let’s keep our schoolchildren safe

It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is almost back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down and use extra caution. more

8/24/16

Give our children a brake

It’s a message we emphasize every year, because it is so important: School is back in session, so it’s time for drivers to slow down. more

9/3/14

School safety 101: Slow down

Most area schools reopened this week, which means the roads are going to be more hectic on weekday mornings and afternoons. more

9/5/13

Storm still affecting NICE routes in Long Beach, Island Park

Although 100 percent of Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) buses are fully operation, officials said three routes have been adjusted due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy. Andy Kraus, a spokesman for … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/15/12

The city’s bus fares have increased from $1.50 to $2 on the Long Beach route, and from $2 to $2.50 on the Point Lookout line.

City increases bus fares and water fees

Long Beach residents will be paying more to ride the bus this month — and will see increases in their water and sewer bills in the fall — as the city contends with its financial woes. The … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/3/12

Taking the bus? First, do some research.

Whether you’re rich or poor, live in the city or suburbs or are young or old, at one time or another you’ll ride on a bus of some kind. more

6/14/12

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