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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.

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 MTA changed its policy after several reports in Newsday showing fare beaters increasingly taking advantage of the system. Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'It's working'

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Roland DeGroff's death "just rocked our entire world," his wife said. Two years later, her three children "have not adjusted."

'We had a good life,' widow of crash victim says. Now, 'I have to sell the house'

The updated site will include a live chat feature for customers who need help from a customer service agent during business hours.

E-ZPass, Tolls by Mail sites to be down as they are merged

A teen riding his bicycle to work was hit by a car just days before his 17th birthday. He died after two weeks on life support. His mom keeps replaying her last moments with him.

Grief-stricken mom: 'I chose to live, but it's with immense pain.'

Toby Carlson, who owns CarlsonCorp, told Newsday in an interview the project is no longer moving forward.

Developer withdraws Kings Park rail plan

The teen was driving a stolen 2008 Hyundai with a 14-year-old male passenger when the car went off the roadway, police said.

Police: 13-year-old driving stolen car crashes on parkway

"There's a lot of things we thought we'd have Dad around for," son of Nassau man says. "We don't want to see this happen to anyone else."

A drunken driver killed their dad in a diner parking lot. They want harsher penalties.

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Avelo Airlines announced they will be offering flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and North Carolina and Florida beginning this spring. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That really helps make the difference'

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discuss the brush fires that burned along Sunrise Highway and the damage they caused.

Smoke visible for miles from Suffolk brush fires

It's been two years since the opening of Grand Central Madison. Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reveals a few things you might not know about the Manhattan terminal.

Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

Aline Rhonie, an American aviator during World War II, turned her love for flying into a hand-painted mural, which chronicled the early history of flight on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'No doubt Lindbergh looked at this mural'

Gov. Hochul promised an "orderly resistance" to President Trump's March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fight's not over'

The MTA hoped to have some of Grand Central Madison's 32 retail properties occupied when the station opened in February of 2023, but many remain unoccupied. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'It's been such a struggle finding food'

The new project, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will link Ronkonkoma Station with the proposed $40 million North Terminal at MacArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Happy to see infrastructure develop'

Although MTA officials say congestion pricing has gotten off to a successful start, some LIRR commuters have noticed it's been harder to find a seat on the train. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'There are more people than usual'

The most recent security chief resigned last month after holding the position for less than a year. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Security director turnover continues at MacArthur

President Donald Trump and Gov. Kathy Hochul are scheduled to meet again next week to discuss New York's congestion pricing. 

President Donald Trump to continue talks on congestion pricing 

A passenger plane collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, near Washington's Reagan airport, killing everyone onboard.

'We look at the human, the machine and the environment'

NewsdayTV anchor Ken Buffa and Alfonso Castillo, Newsday transportation reporter, discuss the arguments for and against congestion pricing, how it works and how much tolls cost. Plus, get tips on how to beat the tolls, when to travel outside of peak hours and more.

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Thousands of Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in Uniondale on Sunday to signify the end of the holy month of Ramadan. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Eid al-Fitr commemorated in Uniondale

Newsday investigates years of death, injury and heartbreak 

Jayden Stroman, Patchogue-Medford baseball star and brother of Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, spoke about his unusual journey to playing for his hometown team. Newsday Sports' Jolie Katzen reports.

Pat-Med baseball star Jayden Stroman's unusual journey

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court Friday for a pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Heuermann back in court for pre-trial hearing on DNA evidence 

Explore how social media trends and expectations are driving up costs for bridesmaids, with expenses often entering the thousands.

A $1,000 question: 'Will you be my bridesmaid?'

Newsday sports reporter Laura Albanese checks out the new menu items at Citi Field for the 2025 season.

New food lineup for 2025 Mets season

Lose weight and burn off some steam, NewdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Beast Martial Arts in Oyster Bay.

Fitness Fix: Beast Martial Arts

The exchange occurred hours before the legislature failed to pass a bill needed to fund Blakeman's $428 million infrastructure plan.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has heated exchange with 2 Democrats

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited the Easter Bunny at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where the Peter's Cottontail Treehouse Workshop will be set up until April 19.

Easter Bunny sighting: Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco visited Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon on Saturday to promote their new album.

Surprise celebrity appearance at West Babylon record store

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Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines our dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series.

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