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Some Long Island villages are charging residents approximately 7% credit card surcharges to pay tickets online, which consumer advocates call "junk fees."

"Junk fees" charging 7% for online ticket payments

The MTA could fall $25 billion short in funding for its next capital program. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo report.

Report: MTA debt could lead to fare increases

According to a payroll report by the Empire Center on Public Policy, 724 MTA employees made over $100K in overtime in 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'The system is broken'

Millions going into upgrades, including trees, flowers and granite pavers, outside Penn Station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

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It's not the agency's first attempt to relocate air traffic controllers while attempting to shift the Newark air traffic operations from Westbury.

FAA transferring air traffic controllers from Westbury to Philadelphia

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Jordan Aristondo, 22, was riding on Jericho Turnpike when he collided with a car turning into a parking lot, police said.

22-year-old motorcyclist killed in Commack crash

It marks the culmination of a long and arduous journey for the M9s, which the MTA hired Kawasaki to manufacture in 2013.

Last of 'unicorn' trains delivered to LIRR after years of delay

Suffolk County's executive said the redesigned bus system is "struggling," and blamed inadequate funding.

6 months into major bus system revamp, Suffolk asks for more money

The 11th joint enforcement operation seized vehicles for several violations including unpaid tolls, unregistered vehicles and suspended licenses, among other traffic infractions.

57 cars seized, 19 arrests made in bridge, toll violator crackdown

The store marks the seventh New York City location of the popular chain.

LIRR's food concourse now has H&H Bagels

A Great Neck attorney was shocked by the $23.72 service fee on his ticket.

Village tickets: What's behind the 7% online credit card fees

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Some LIRR customers have been issued IOU invoices for unpaid train tickets in amounts as high as over $2K, according to the MTA's list of fare beaters obtained by Newsday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Why do they not have to pay?'

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

Traffic nightmare on SSP

The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

MTA overtime reached a record high in 2023. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA sets record for overtime pay

Most motorists will pay an additional $15 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan, potentially as soon as this summer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

The Traffic and Parking Violations Agency in Suffolk has a backlog of over 9,000 contested tickets, with drivers awaiting court hearings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

School bus tickets: Suffolk stops hearing cases from drivers 

The field was among $16M in projects aimed at minimizing local opposition to the 10-mile project in Nassau. Newsday TV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'That's the most beautiful field I've ever seen in my life'

Nancy Urban suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's and lost her driving privileges as a result. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out a five-point plan to alleviate subway riders' concerns, including deploying 750 National Guard troops into the transit system. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'People worry they could be next'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying 1,000 New York State Police, MTA Police and National Guard troops to conduct bag checks of riders.

National Guard to conduct subway bag checks

Suffolk police say a school bus driver was arrested in North Bellport for refusing to let medical personnel evaluate five injured children onboard, after the bus crashed with another vehicle.

School bus driver arrested after crash

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