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Hochul: Road resurfacing, pedestrian safety projects underway on state roads on LI
Roadwork is planned in the towns of Smithtown, Brookhaven, Hempstead and Huntington, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.
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MTA Board member: LIRR riders need smooth service during Penn overhaul4m read

LIRR Ronkonkoma line back on schedule after crash that killed Wyandanch man1m read

Suffolk officials want tougher drugged driving laws2m read

'Need laws that will allow us to charge all drugged driving'
Tow truck operator killed after being struck on side of Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore

MTA says traffic down 13% in congestion zone, as federal deadline looms2m read

NTSB: Last pieces of doomed helicopter recovered 2m read

Nassau joins 'ghost vehicle' task force, while Suffolk considers move4m read
Classic car buffs in Bohemia: looking cool, driving with caution2m read

Helicopter company involved in fatal NYC crash shutting down, FAA says2m read
Helicopter in fatal Hudson River crash lacked flight recorder, NTSB says1m read
Deadly Hudson River crash shines spotlight on NYC helicopter safety3m read

LI lawmaker calls for federal hearing over 'deeply alarming' rise in fatal crashes2m read
Dozens have died in helicopter crashes in New York City over the last few decades, records show2m read

Man gets 20 years to life in prison for murdering friend on LIRR train2m read
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LIRR starts station upgrades in Roslyn 1m read

Suffolk kicks off search for developers at ex-Midway Crossing site2m read

MTA presses feds for help on upgrades2m read

'Walking audit' conducted to help create safer streets on LI2m read

Drivers paid $52M in congestion pricing in Feb.2m read

Congestion pricing to continue despite Trump administration's deadline2m read
Hochul volleys back at Trump administration in congestion pricing fight2m read

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract2m read

Federal officials won't ask a court to stop congestion pricing before fall, MTA says1m read

Islip to seek developer for new terminal at MacArthur Airport2m read
Suffolk charged drivers $91 million in extra red light camera fees3m read

Mom seeks to raise awareness of distracted driving dangers2m read
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'Happy to see infrastructure develop'
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.
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Security director turnover continues at MacArthur

President Donald Trump to continue talks on congestion pricing