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The view through some of the 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.

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.

'They're supposed to be background checked properly'

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.

'Where are you going to put those tracks'

A state judge denied a motion to dismiss two lawsuits paving the way for the congestion pricing plan to move forward. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo was in the courtroom.

'A big win for congestion pricing advocates'

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NJ Transit recently announced a $15 million window replacement. Will the LIRR follow suit? 

Window pains: Behind the blurry view on LIRR trains

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Newsday's findings raise questions about whether public school bus drivers hired by private contractors are properly vetted.

LI school bus driver charged with rape of student had prior sex abuse allegation, records show

The newly installed sidewalk did not match the elevation of at least 15 properties along a stretch of North Long Beach Road.

Mind the gap: Construction flaw frustrates Rockville Centre street

Several eastbound lanes were shut down during the morning rush hour Tuesday because of an equipment malfunction.

Equipment malfunction snarled LIE traffic this week, DOT says

Passengers were urged to check with their airlines as some flights were still being delayed, canceled in the wake of Hurricane Milton.

Florida airports reopening Thursday evening, Friday as Milton heads for open water

'I said, 'My God. I'm in the middle of nowhere,'" said Fred Ruff, who arrived in Hicksville on one of the last steam locomotives.

LIRR's steam era commemorated in Hicksville

Service was suspended on the Ronkonkoma branch after a person was struck by a train.

LIRR restores service east of Farmingdale

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MTA leaders announced a two-year improvement project for the LIRR Babylon train station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'It's time to bring this station into the 21st Century'

Breeze Airways will be adding nonstop flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Sarasota, Fla., beginning this November. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Nonstop Breeze Airways flights to Sarasota, Fla. coming in November

Station upgrades, miles of new signals and hundreds of new rail cars are all included in the MTA's latest $68B spending plan. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA's record $68B spending plan 

Experts say Long Island's infrastructure is unable to withstand severe weather, which is why last month's rainstorms washed away roads in Stony Brook village. Newsday's transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'It's just overwhelming'

The MTA said it plans to "dramatically increase" spending on new LIRR train cars despite the congestion pricing pause. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Dramatic increase in the fleet of new train cars'

LIRR's post-COVID ridership is outpacing that of all other MTA agencies, with a boost from the new Grand Central Madison. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'Ridership coming back in a big way'

Say goodbye to license plate covers or face fines up to $500!

New law cracks down on 'ghost plates'

Although the LIRR has been setting on-time performance records, trains are often late at Jamaica station. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'We know we can do better'

Jennifer Summers of Brentwood says she was pushed off an LIRR train by an unruly passenger. Summers says the railroad didn't do enough to protect her, but the MTA confirmed a man was arrested in connection with the incident. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'I can't even get on the platform now'

AAA Senior Manager of Public Affairs Robert Sinclair Jr. is in the NewsdayTV studio, discussing the travel trends to look forward to this Labor Day weekend. 

'Lots of things important to travel are cheaper this year'

An LIRR electrician and his union are locked in a long-running battle with the LIRR over its drug-testing policy. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'It was another dagger in the heart'

The Suffolk County DA will pursue homicide charges against a Centerport woman charged with a wrong-way, drug-impaired crash that killed her 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway Thursday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Most tragic case I've been involved in'

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