<p>Amtrak will lead the $7 billion&nbsp;reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.&nbsp;</p>


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Newsday examines the increase in aggressive driving on Long Island as part of a yearlong investigative series into the area's dangerous roads. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'He killed my daughter and two other children'

"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'

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'

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

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Two-thirds of the nation's traffic fatalities are the result of aggressive driving, a study shows.

'Totally selfish.' Aggressive drivers making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

The deal requires parents with an Uber account to submit their teens' driver's tests and add an Uber Teen account.

Uber offers free rides to teens who failed their road test

The MTA Board in December advanced a plan to increase fare and toll revenue by 4% this year.

MTA's 4% fare and toll hike could be delayed until next year

Urinals should help address the challenges of maintaining your aim on a moving train, says one longtime rider.

New LIRR trains getting bathroom boost

The transit authority said it foregoes $7 million to $10 million a year in potential ad revenue under the prohibition, adopted in 2017.

MTA considers easing ban on booze ads

Resourceful commuters have figured out ways to live with the jumbo-size passes — folding them, cutting off the edges and crocheting pouches.

Big tix: Monthly LIRR pass (literally) grew in June

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Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'There is significant demand'

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'

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'

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'

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From the Reptile Expo to Counting Crows at Jones Beach, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI: Lt. Michael P. Murphy run, Reptile Expo and Counting Crows

Police are urging Long Islanders to celebrate July Fourth safely and leave the fireworks shows to the professionals. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Suffolk's top cop: 'We will make arrests'

Suffolk police say the increased level of officers at Patchogue's event will also be seen at other similar gatherings across the county. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Stepped-up police presence at Patchogue’s Alive After Five event 

A plan to slash rental assistance by $26 billion would cap housing vouchers for working-age, able-bodied adults at two years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports

'I will be in trouble'

Aggressive driving making LI roads more dangerous, officials say

It's a reference to the Netflix show "You," which features a lover-boy serial killer played by Penn Badgley who is so cunning and likable he's lasted five seasons.

Long Island diner featured on Netflix creates 'You' burger

Reeyce Perito and Shauna Russell are BMX riders who train at Shoreham BMX and will be going to Denmark to represent Team USA at the UCI World Championship in July. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

Shoreham BMX is sending 2 riders from Long Island to represent Team USA

The rear of a coach bus sank through the top of multilevel underground parking garage in Lake Success Tuesday evening.

Pavement collapsed with a 'boom'

Tito Rad's, in Woodside, right on the outskirts of the "Little Manila" neighborhood, serves several filipino classics that everyone loves.

Eating with Our Filipino Grandma

Suffolk is about to get a new county park in Holbrook. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Crews begin demolishing abandoned Sachem school for county park 

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at Newsday's All-Long Island teams for the 2025 spring high school season.

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Celebrating LI's top spring athletes

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The MTA had faced a June 30 deadline to close on the deal after two previous deadlines had passed in June and December last year.

MTA gets another extension in plan to purchase Port Jefferson Station site for LIRR station

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