Don't go blindly out the door. Before you commute, check your route through Syosset and Woodbury using this real-time traffic map from Mapquest.
Green means traffic is flowing freely
Yellow indicates a minor delay.
Red means steer clear because it's no man's land.
Zoom in or out if there's a route where you need a close-up.
Update your fellow commuters in the comments section when you get to your destination.