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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'

"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'

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The crash happened at about 2:17 p.m. on the eastbound parkway at Exit 43N in Islip, according to police.

Cops: Central Islip man killed in Southern State motorcycle crash

Three Plainview restaurants are accused of overserving alcohol to a Roslyn man before a crash that killed two high school tennis standouts.

New lawsuits filed in wrong-way crash that killed 2 teens

The pause began in late January, records show. But Hempstead Town continues to issue tickets under controversial program

Nassau traffic court pauses hearings on school bus camera tickets, but town still writing tickets

The tunnel closures are set to commence on May 9. Amtrak said the project's contractor is already committed to a work schedule.

MTA calls Amtrak's East River tunnel repairs 'extremely risky' 

One in five tickets for unlicensed driving statewide were issued on LI. Trying to restore a suspended or revoked license can be confusing.

'I was super worried.' How to get a suspended license reinstated.

People who knew Ibis Baez, 29, a Bronx resident killed last week after exiting the LIE on his motorcycle, remembered him to Newsday.

Victim in alleged road rage crash off LIE remembered as a 'very nice kid'

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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. 

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'

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'

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

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St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

St. Anthony’s High School senior returns to the field after crash 

Learn the art of hot yoga in a studio with temperatures hovering around 105 degrees. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visits Just Breathe Yoga in Sayville.

Fitness Fix: Hot yoga

The cats, who appeared 'neglected,' are being treated at an animal shelter.

Teens discover 30 cats abandoned in woods near Southern State Parkway

The FDNY partnered with the National Institute of Standards and Technology for a three-day drone and robotics training in new technology that can be used to save lives.  

LI first responders take lessons for using robotics, drones

Suffolk officials are pushing for education and awareness to help curb the increase of infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping conditions. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Education, awareness for unsafe infant sleeping practices

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spends the day making dogs look and feel good with mobile pet groomer "The Ruff Life."

LI Works: The ruff life of a mobile pet groomer

The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Gra-Bar in Copiague to learn about local versus non-local fish.

Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival 

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Town officials are asking residents to identify town roads with safety problems, part of an initiative seeking to reduce crashes and fatalities.

Brookhaven, seeking safer roads, turns to residents for help

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