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	Gov. Kathy Hochu on Monday announced the commencement of a $7 billion project to reconstruct Penn Station and the moving away from a plan to build skyscrapers nearby to help pay for the work. NewsdayTV&#39;s Alfonso Castillo reports.
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A new proposal may widen the Meadowbrook Parkway as Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of the highway. 

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

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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. 

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Driving should be easier on the wallet this year. The average Long Island gas price is down 48 cents from this time last year.

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The 28,000-page environmental report examined traffic, water, electricity and addresses noise and air pollution.

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Higher-than-expected ridership on the LIRR is contributing to a slightly improved financial picture.

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Fifteen "gridlock alert days" in New York City are scheduled through the end of the year, according to the city transportation department.

NYC urges public transportation over holidays

The board voted 12-1 in favor, with Nassau County's representative casting the lone "no" vote.

MTA approves $9 Manhattan toll under new congestion pricing plan

A Newsday investigation into Suffolk County's school bus camera program raises questions about whether the program is about child safety or revenue.

Analysis: 70% of Suffolk school bus camera tickets issued on streets where kids don't cross

The governor had put the plan on pause in June just before the originally proposed toll of $15 was set to take effect.

Hochul relaunches Manhattan congestion pricing plan with lower $9 toll

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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.

'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.

This intersection in West Babylon has seen 5 fatalities over 2 years

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

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Police are seeing more road rage incidents with 169 reported in Nassau this year. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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The view through some LIRR train windows isn't so clear, and it's not because of dirt or grime — it's sun damage. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

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A new study says Penn Station would need to expand in order to accommodate Amtrak's Gateway Tunnel project, which would build a second tunnel across the Hudson by 2035. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

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