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Commuters were unhappy, but the MTA reported a successful first day of congestion pricing Monday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

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New Jersey officials have filed a last-minute lawsuit in an attempt to halt New York's congestion pricing plan, which is set to begin Sunday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

N.J. makes last-minute attempt to halt congestion pricing

The MTA's congestion pricing plan, which aims to fill a $15 billion hole in its current capital program, is set to begin Sunday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Suffolk County was the leader in total traffic deaths for New York State in 2023 as 155 people died in traffic crashes.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The initiative comes as more people have been encouraged to take to the subways as congestion pricing begins.

200 more NYPD officers will patrol city subways

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Elected officials will need to vote again on Jan. 27 to authorize the new cameras, which would be attached to street poles.

Lawmakers push plan to add 20 new license plate readers in Jericho

The disdain for the new tolls was consistent among several motorists who rolled down their window upon emerging from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel.

Drivers, riders grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour

The department of transportation will look at how to protect wildlife crossing roadways while also keeping drivers safe. 

State to look at improving driver and wildlife safety on the roads

Drivers are now being charged tolls for entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan.

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Who has to pay the Manhattan toll? How much is it? Where does the money go?

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The deadline to apply for congestion pricing exemptions is Dec. 29. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I did not know about exemptions for this'

The MTA has said that over 75 LIRR bridges are at a "critical point of deterioration," but only some are scheduled for repair. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'There's a critical safety aspect'

After 14 years, Suffolk's red-light camera program concluded on Dec. 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The red-light program has ended'

A woman crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia on Wednesday was killed. Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police searching for hit-and-run driver

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.

Feds give green light for congestion pricing

He worked in the radio and voice-over industry for more than 50 years.

'Iconic' voice of LIRR dies at 80

The MTA has approved Gov. Hochul's new congestion pricing plan, despite the objections of many Long Islanders. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Nassau member lone 'no' vote

Brookville Village Police Chief Kenneth Lack says license plate readers are an essential tool for law enforcement. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a modified congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that lowers the toll to $9 starting in January. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Gov. Hochul announces new congestion pricing plan at $9

A Newsday investigation shows that about 70% of tickets issued by Suffolk County for school bus camera violations in 2023 took place on roads that students don't cross. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Trisko II was introduced as Suffolk County Police's newest dog to patrol Long Island McArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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