New interim Long Island Rail Road president Catherine Rinaldi rode the LIRR to Jamaica Station to start her new job on Monday. Rinaldi spoke to Newsday's Cecilia Dowd in an exclusive interview.


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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.

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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 

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The new ferry, the Long Island, can provide service when any of the fleet's older vessels are out for maintenance or in an emergency.

Port Jefferson's newest ferry arrives after treacherous journey 

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The program is expected to take effect on Jan. 5. State officials have until Jan. 16 to respond to the Hempstead Town lawsuit.

Nassau judge sets congestion pricing court date for after program's launch

At least six LIRR trains were canceled on Tuesday, as crews dealt with a disabled train.

LIRR service resumes between Port Jefferson and Stony Brook

The FAA had ordered all American Airlines flights grounded Tuesday morning after reporting a technical issue that affected its entire system.

American Airlines flights at JFK, LaGuardia resume after nationwide stoppage 

Shutdowns, cancellations and delays Monday, the day before Christmas Eve, were a result of damage Sunday to overhead power lines between New York and Philadelphia, the railroad said.

Amtrak signal problems disrupts Northeast Corridor train service

Federal judges in Manhattan and White Plains denied requests by several groups and two counties to pause the plan.

MTA scores 2 wins in court on congestion pricing

Wires fell on the tracks between Philadelphia and New York and a train scheduled to go from New York to Boston was canceled because of equipment issues, the railroad said.

Amtrak service to Philadelphia, Boston from New York disrupted

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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

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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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

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.

'Ridiculous tickets that are illogical'

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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MTA figures show the number of lost tolls attributed to "ghost plates" rose by more than 12% this year. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul put a pause on congestion pricing. Now, supporters say if she doesn't act fast, Donald Trump's presidency could spell the end of congestion pricing once and for all. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Commuters can now sit on benches on the mezzanine level of the station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'These benches are awesome'

The county has announced improvements, but residents say the efforts are too little, too late.

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JetBlue Airways launched its inaugural nonstop flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma to Orlando, Florida.

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