LIE Jammed for Hours From Bus Fire

If you were in the vicinity of the Long Island Expressway Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, you may have wondered what all the mess was about.

A being towed eastbound on the LIE caught fire just after 10 a.m. Plainview firefighters put out the stubborn blaze, but eastbound traffic came to a standstill at Exit 46.

TODAY'S 5:

1. See our extensive coverage of here. All eastbound lanes didn't open until nearly 3 a.m.

2. Thepresents , who will speak about his personal experience of living in Shanghai during WWII. This special "Lunch and Learn" - Wed., June 13, begins at 11 a.m.Wednesday June 13, at the PJC.

3.  Chief Rabbi of Israel, will bestow his blessings on 's kosher food Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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4. The Seniors Board Meeting will be held Wednesday in Madonna Hall at 9:30 a.m.

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