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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.

'There's a critical safety aspect'

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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President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to block congestion pricing.

Congestion pricing legal challenge moved back to Nassau

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Eligible locations include New York State routes 25 and 27, and locations in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.

NYS opens bids for EV chargers along LIE, other roads

The new rules will be enforced statewide starting Jan. 3.

Tougher DMV point system could cost more people their licenses

For LIRR riders, there will be 11 additional trains running on certain branches heading to Manhattan.

Extra LIRR, NYC subway trains will be running for New Year's 

Since 2010, the MTA has largely stuck to a schedule of raising fares every other year. The last increase, in 2023, raised fares by about 4% and tolls by about 6%.

MTA passes budget that includes 4% increase in toll and fare revenue

The decision to deploy the additional troops comes amid a wave of high-profile crimes on the subways, some involving people suffering mental health episodes.

Governor sends another 250 National Guard troops to patrol city subways

The new "dual-mode" engines, which the LIRR expects to begin arriving in 2027, aim to replace passenger diesel passenger locomotives.

LIRR to get 44 new locomotives under $788M contract

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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. 

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'

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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