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In 2023, crashes on Long Island cost at least $3.4 billion in medical care, lost work, property damage and more. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Financial situation 'completely destroyed'

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels will be out of service for three years, as Amtrak conducts repairs to the damage left by Superstorm Sandy. 

'Strength needs to be there'

Starting later this month, one of the four East River rail tunnels is going to be out of service for the better part of the next three years as Amtrak conducts repairs to damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo takes us on a tour of the damage.

'We need to do this work immediately'

More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel domestically during the holiday weekend, the organization says. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

AAA: Record travel forecast for Memorial Day weekend

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They called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to break a stalemate that has blocked the MTA's purchase of 40 acres of land for a new Port Jefferson railroad station.

Environmentalists, others prod MTA to close deal on Port Jefferson Station site 

The occupants had minor injuries after the single-engine plane crashed, a Coast Guard spokesman said.

2 rescued after plane crashes in Sound off Connecticut coast

BusPatrol found no issue with 80,000 tickets written in school districts that didn't sign onto the program, a Hempstead official said.

U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines

Roughly 150 representatives from interested companies nationwide showed up at Thursday's event at Long Island MacArthur Airport, according to an Islip Town spokesperson.

Islip officials host potential airport developers, target 2027 for construction start

The latest ruling keeps the program alive while the case is adjudicated.

After Trump administration court losses, what to know about congestion pricing's future

Cape Air will be the sixth commercial airline to fly out of MacArthur Airport. The Boston route starts in July, weeks after JetBlue canceled a similar route before it launched.

Cape Air to offer daily flights from MacArthur Airport to Boston

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Officials announced that Breeze Airways will be offering direct flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Wilmington, N.C. on Thursday and Sundays starting in October.

'It's an exciting place for LIers to travel and visit'

The deadline to have a REAL ID to travel domestically is just days away and appointments at the DMV to get an enhanced ID are hard to find. 

'I think it's an important thing I have to do' 

Newsday's transportation and investigative teams, along with NewsdayTV, are examining the spate of deadly crashes on our roads and what can be done about it.

What to know about LI's dangerous roads

Nassau County's Traffic and Parking Violations Agency has stopped hearing cases for school bus camera violations, with no indication as to when they might resume. Newsday investigative reporter Payton Guion has the story.

'We don't know when these might resume'

"I am terrified for the people of Long Island," one official said about the region, where 14% of drivers involved in deadly crashes did not have a license. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's sickening to me'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the MTA's capital budget is to be funded with a tax on some LI employers. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'Some very high stakes for LI commuters'

Long Island ABATE holds event in Hauppauge to promote awareness of motorcycle safety and distracted driving.

'We want to keep motorcyclists out of harm's way'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the leadership change will save taxpayers approximately $120 million. 

DOT: Amtrak will lead renovation of Penn Station 

Suffolk County officials advocated in support of stronger laws for those who drive under the influence of drugs.

'Need laws that will allow us to charge all drugged driving'

Amtrak will lead the $7 billion reconstruction of Penn Station which could allow for new ideas and changes. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

'More trains would definitely be worth the while'

Nassau County has joined the state's task force to crack down on license plates that have been altered, also known as "ghost plates," while Suffolk is considering a similar move. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'I think they're just trying to get away with something'

Rep. Laura Gillen has called for a federal hearing over the rise in deadly crashes on Long Island. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Here are the measures Rep. Gillen has proposed for LI roads

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The original makeshift memorial could not hold up to the elements through the years, but West Islip's Sara Ferro wanted to change that. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Gilgo Beach killings: Victims memorialized on park benches near where remains were found

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

What you need to know about the statewide school smartphone ban 

The Town of Hempstead is reversing its decision involving 80,000 school bus camera tickets. Newsday Investigative reporter Payton Guion reports. 

Town of Hempstead says 80,000 school bus camera tickets are valid 

The families have sued property investor Michael O'Sullivan over the past decade. Now, the state attorney general is investigating. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and Newsday real estate reporter Jonathan LaMantia have the story.

Latino families in the Hamptons allege investor scammed them out of their homes

About 1,000 Jonas fans of all ages lined up to pose alongside him in West Babylon on Wednesday.

Spotted: Joe Jonas arrives for a meet and greet at Long Island record store

A man who had apparently been sleeping in a dumpster was found dead after a garbage truck stopped at a Kings Park middle school and he and another man were spotted inside, according to Suffolk police. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Body found in garbage truck at Long Island school after nearby dumpster pickup, police say

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie talks with the families of three fallen war heroes, who have preserved their sons' bedrooms as memorials.

Bedrooms of the fallen

After the crash: The financial toll of Long Island’s dangerous roads

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits the home of the grandma slice, Umbertos, and puts his hand in the dough to take a stab at pizza making.

LI Works: Earning dough with the 'Pope of Pizza'

The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said.

Supporters, protesters gather outside Massapequa High School

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