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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'

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The budget is expanding a pilot program for speed cameras in work zones through 2031.

Speed cameras at MTA bridges, tunnels in NYS budget

The average 44% increase will impact summer taxi rides across the Great South Bay.

Suffolk lawmakers OK Fire Island Water Taxi fare hikes

The teen was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of minor injuries on Friday, Suffolk County Police said.

Hit-and-run driver strikes, injures boy, 14, in Wyandanch

Neither was named in the report, but both worked at the Hillside Maintenance Complex in Queens.

Time sheet fraud committed by 2 former LIRR workers: MTA report

The store was closed at the time so no one except the driver was injured.

Driver crashes through Farmingville vitamin store

Community members met with state transportation officials over planned updates to Exit 13 on the Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream.

Residents recall driving concerns on part of Southern State set for revamp

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"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 

Suffolk County officials advocated in support of stronger laws for those who drive under the influence of drugs.

'Need laws that will allow us to charge all drugged driving'

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'More trains would definitely be worth the while'

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'I think they're just trying to get away with something'

Rep. Laura Gillen has called for a federal hearing over the rise in deadly crashes on Long Island. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Here are the measures Rep. Gillen has proposed for LI roads

The MTA rebutted remarks made by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has threatened to withhold funds if improvements aren't made, stating there have already been improvements. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'MTA says they're doing their part'

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

Police say driver slammed into multiple cars

Police say a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger are facing charges for crashing a stolen car in Ridge. 

Teen crashes stolen car on William Floyd Parkway 

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I wish his life was longer'

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Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, and greeted the crowds at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Pope Leo XIV named first American pontiff in history

The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale gave a living history flight experience where participants learned what it was like to be a paratrooper on the eve of D-Day. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

LI museum commemorates D-Day, 80 years since WWII's end

Thomas Mascia launched a police manhunt after authorities say he falsely claimed a Black man shot him in the leg.

  Plea hearing for ex-NYS trooper halted after he told the judge he 'didn't feel well' mentally

The New York Rangers on Thursday introuced Mike Sullivan as the new head coach. Sullivan led the Pittsburgh Penguins to two Stanley Cup championships and said he knows there's a lot of work to be done, but he's looking forward to the challenges ahead.

Rangers introduce new head coach Mike Sullivan

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the banning of smartphones in schools as part of the New York State budget. 

Hochul announces school cellphone ban

The festive thin-crust pizza specialist counts supermodel Heidi Klum as a partner at its NYC location.

Over-the-top NYC pizza spot opening LI location

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the Dubai cheesecake at The Dirty Cheesecake in Smithtown.

LI cheesecake shop takes on the Dubai chocolate trend

Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Late payments from Nassau putting squeeze on day care providers

Open mic nights are growing in popularity at the Amityville Music Hall. 

Booming open mic nights on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to North Quarter Farm and Tweeds in Riverhead.

LI Works: Ken goes where the bison roam in Riverhead

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's high school sports writers talk flag football, baseball and boys lacrosse. 

SARRA SOUNDS OFF: Flag football exploding on Long Island 

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A pedestrian was struck on the train tracks west of the Bethpage Station.

LIRR service resumes on Ronkonkoma Branch

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