<p>Suffolk police said a driver of a car is facing charges of driving while ability impaired in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash on the LIE early Monday.</p>


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Suffolk police said a driver of a car is facing charges of driving while ability impaired in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash on the LIE early Monday.

The view through some LIRR train windows isn't so clear, and it's not because of dirt or grime — it's sun damage. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

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The motorcyclist killed has been identified by police as Idris Shehu, 20, of Hicksville.

Medford man charged with DWAI after fatal LIE crash

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The majority of the incidents, which happened between 2021 and 2023, grew out of disputes over collecting fares, according to their attorney.

7 LIRR workers suing over passenger assaults

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled a new seating area at the station Friday.

New seating for LIRR passengers at Grand Central Madison

The city Department of Transportation is considering plans to build a walkway or green space above parts of the expressway.

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Contractors are tinkering with automated check-in and boarding kiosks that use facial recognition, potentially allowing travelers to glide through checkpoints without presenting their IDs.

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The crash had closed three lanes early Friday.

LIE eastbound lanes reopened following Jericho crash, police say

Police were called to a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the LIE in Hauppauge, where they found the body of Luis Gonzalez, 62.

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A state judge denied a motion to dismiss two lawsuits paving the way for the congestion pricing plan to move forward. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo was in the courtroom.

'A big win for congestion pricing advocates'

MTA leaders announced a two-year improvement project for the LIRR Babylon train station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

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Breeze Airways will be adding nonstop flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Sarasota, Fla., beginning this November. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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Station upgrades, miles of new signals and hundreds of new rail cars are all included in the MTA's latest $68B spending plan. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA's record $68B spending plan 

Experts say Long Island's infrastructure is unable to withstand severe weather, which is why last month's rainstorms washed away roads in Stony Brook village. Newsday's transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

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The MTA said it plans to "dramatically increase" spending on new LIRR train cars despite the congestion pricing pause. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

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LIRR's post-COVID ridership is outpacing that of all other MTA agencies, with a boost from the new Grand Central Madison. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

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Say goodbye to license plate covers or face fines up to $500!

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Although the LIRR has been setting on-time performance records, trains are often late at Jamaica station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Jennifer Summers of Brentwood says she was pushed off an LIRR train by an unruly passenger. Summers says the railroad didn't do enough to protect her, but the MTA confirmed a man was arrested in connection with the incident. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

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AAA Senior Manager of Public Affairs Robert Sinclair Jr. is in the NewsdayTV studio, discussing the travel trends to look forward to this Labor Day weekend. 

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An LIRR electrician and his union are locked in a long-running battle with the LIRR over its drug-testing policy. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

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