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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

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.

'Wouldn't wish this pain on anyone'

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'

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An injunction by the court may represent opponents' last hope to stop congestion pricing.

N.J. makes late bid to stop congestion pricing

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The audit by the state comptroller found that several flood doors on the Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey tunnels had broken gasket seals, which could cause them to leak if they were deployed.

Audit: MTA failed to maintain tunnel flood doors, take other precautions

The MTA is accepting applications for income-based, disability-based and other exemptions and discounts from eligible drivers and organizations for the toll program that begins Jan. 5.

MTA: Submit congestion pricing exemption applications now

A review of payroll records and assignment sheets showed the two were signed in and paid for being on-duty despite the fact they were not at their assigned jobs.

MTA supervisor, subordinate disciplined for abandoning posts, sometimes during romantic meetings

The program extends the Summer Saturday discounts introduced this year.

LIRR offers 'winter weekend' discounts for monthly riders

Some subway stations will be closed near Times Square.

LIRR adding trains for New Year's celebration, extra stops for Billy Joel concert

New Jersey insists the judge's decision forbids the MTA plan from moving ahead.

Hochul: After judge's ruling, congestion pricing to begin Sunday 

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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 

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. 

More eyes on the roads

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.

'Trisko's gonna keep us safe'

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.

'It's not fair to me if they're not paying, and I'm paying'

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.

'This is a scenario that we planned for'

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