At a press conference on Tuesday, LIRR president Phillip Eng spoke about the new feature on the  Long Island Rail Road’s mobile app aimed to help commuters keep their distance from one another, even before they head to the train station.


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Suffolk officials are urging consumers to do a little research before booking a car service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The goal here is safety'

The MTA is doing away with its discount LIRR travel packages to destinations that include Long Island beaches and wineries. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Discounted LIRR travel package program ends

The proportion of drivers who refused to take a test after being pulled over by trained officers doubled over five years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Just disappointing and ... sad'

The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

'A major milestone in this generation of aircraft'

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The crash happened about 7:29 p.m. on eastbound Wyandanch Avenue, west of Mount Avenue, on Friday evening, police said

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Wyandanch, Suffolk police say

The filing prompted a harsh statement from the U.S. DOT aimed at the Department of Justice office based in Manhattan.

Federal congestion pricing lawsuit 'unlikely' to succeed, DOJ lawyers say in mistakenly posted letter

Local union leaders are questioning the legality of the decision and say it's a blatant attack on organized labor.

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract

Meanwhile, Nassau County is continuing to fight a similar case in court, arguing the payments were voluntary.

Suffolk requests mediation in $90M red-light camera fee case

On Friday, Hochul scoffed at "threats coming out of Washington" and "tweets from secretaries."

Hochul volleys back at Trump administration in congestion pricing fight

Unless ordered to do so by a court, "the status quo stays," according to the MTA's chairman and CEO.

Congestion pricing to continue despite Trump administration's deadline

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In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Financial situation 'completely destroyed'

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

'Strength needs to be there'

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels is going to be out of service for the better part of the next three years as Amtrak conducts repairs to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo takes us on a tour of the damage.

'We need to do this work immediately'

More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel domestically during the holiday weekend, the organization says. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

AAA: Record travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend

Officials announced that Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday and Sundays starting in October.

'It's an exciting place for LIers to travel and visit'

The deadline to have a REAL ID to travel domestically is just days away and appointments at the DMV to get an enhanced ID are hard to find. 

'I think it's an important thing I have to do' 

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

What to know about LI's dangerous roads

Nassau County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency has stopped hearing cases for school bus camera violations, with no indication as to when they might resume. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

'We don't know when these might resume'

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the MTA's capital budget is to be funded with a tax on some LI employers. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'Some very high stakes for LI commuters'

Long Island ABATE holds event in Hauppauge to promote awareness of motorcycle safety and distracted driving.

'We want to keep motorcyclists out of harm's way'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the leadership change will save taxpayers approximately $120 million. 

DOT: Amtrak will lead renovation of Penn Station 

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Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

Edward and Stephanie Crohan were found dead in their Jamesport home Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide, Suffolk police said.

Cops: Couple dead in murder-suicide were retired police officers

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

This lobster roll is 3 feet long

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

Babylon Mercantile's executive chef Christopher LaMagna talks about running from Lake George to Montauk, an event that raised money for mental health awareness.

Chef brings cooking lessons and inspiration to Babylon

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

Find a baby animal in the wild? Here's what you should do

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Taking a spin at Adventureland

Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

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Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present a conversation with supermodel, actress and author Christie Brinkley. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts a discussion about the American icon's life and new memoir, "Uptown Girl." 

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Launched in January, congestion pricing charges a $9 toll for most passenger vehicles to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

Feds issue new threat over congestion pricing; NYS says program is legal

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