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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.

'e don't know when these might resume'

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'

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

DOT: Amtrak will lead renovation of Penn Station 

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'

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"We're not comfortable with what they're doing," LIRR's president said Monday.

Amtrak tunnel closure plan raises concerns for LI commuters

The expressway's westbound lanes were closed from Exits 57 to 58 for more than three hours.

Man critically injured in car crash on LIE in Islandia

The reductions are necessary to make repairs on the East River Tunnel.

Amtrak reducing New York to Albany service for tunnel work

The ban comes after the crash of a tourist helicopter off Manhattan in which six people were killed.

New York City Council bans some helicopter flights that don't meet federal noise standards

The two vehicles collided on Middle Country Road in Wading River, police said.

Suffolk woman dies following 2-car crash, police say

The Hyundai Sonata crashed into the store on Newbridge Road in East Meadow around 8 a.m., police said.

Driver injured after crashing vehicle into 7-Eleven

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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

The MTA rebutted remarks made by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who has threatened to withhold funds if improvements aren't made, stating there have already been improvements. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'MTA says they're doing their part'

The driver, 71, died Thursday afternoon after a crash in Plainview involving seven vehicles along a major Long Island roadway, police said.

Police say driver slammed into multiple cars

Police say a 13-year-old boy and his 14-year-old passenger are facing charges for crashing a stolen car in Ridge. 

Teen crashes stolen car on William Floyd Parkway 

Long Island lost at least 5,800 years of life to fatal crashes in 2023. Newsday examines LI's dangerous roads in a yearlong investigative series. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I wish his life was longer'

The MTA changed its policy after several reports in Newsday showing fare beaters increasingly taking advantage of the system. Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

'It's working'

Avelo Airlines announced they will be offering flights between Long Island MacArthur Airport and North Carolina and Florida beginning this spring. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'That really helps make the difference'

NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie and NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discuss the brush fires that burned along Sunrise Highway and the damage they caused.

Smoke visible for miles from Suffolk brush fires

It's been two years since the opening of Grand Central Madison. Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reveals a few things you might not know about the Manhattan terminal.

Facts you may not know about Grand Central Madison

Aline Rhonie, an American aviator during World War II, turned her love for flying into a hand-painted mural, which chronicled the early history of flight on Long Island. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'No doubt Lindbergh looked at this mural'

Gov. Hochul promised an "orderly resistance" to President Trump's March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The fight's not over'

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The driver was charged with murder, accused of slamming his pickup into the motorcyclist off the Long Island Expressway in North Hills.

Motorcyclist killed in 'road rage' crash with pickup truck driver, police say

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Gra-Bar in Copiague to learn about local versus non-local fish.

Is the fish on your restaurant dish local?

The Town of Babylon Kite Festival, held at Overlook Beach on Sunday, drew thousands and raised money for scholarships. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Kites take flight for good cause at Babylon festival 

Alibi Lounge in Farmingdale is being transformed into a sweet destination.

Candy-themed popup opens in Farmingdale

The nonprofit is now suing the daughter of its founder, Christopher Arsenault, over the sanctuary's property following a fatal fire. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

Legal battle over Happy Cat Sanctuary property

  Sibomana-Rodriguez pinned the two-time defending state champion in overtime to claim the 116-pound Division I title.

Long Beach's Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez is Newsday's Wrestler of the Year

Nassau officials on Wednesday revealed the identity of Gilgo Beach homicide victim Jane Doe No. 3 and the toddler linked to her via DNA analysis. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Police ID victim 'Peaches' and toddler in connection with 1997 homicide investigation

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park to see the cherry blossoms. 

Where to see cherry blossoms on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits three Long Island restaurants to find out where the best wings are.

LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!

President Donald Trump has conveyed his support for the Massapequa school district to keep its tribal name and logo, but it's unclear how the administration will do it. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle

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The filing prompted a harsh statement from the U.S. DOT aimed at the Department of Justice office based in Manhattan.

Federal congestion pricing lawsuit 'unlikely' to succeed, DOJ lawyers say in mistakenly posted letter

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