<p>A look at how commuters feel about Grand Central Madison&nbsp;one year in. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.</p>


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Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

'There is significant demand'

Suffolk officials are urging consumers to do a little research before booking a car service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'The goal here is safety'

The MTA is doing away with its discount LIRR travel packages to destinations that include Long Island beaches and wineries. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Discounted LIRR travel package program ends

The proportion of drivers who refused to take a test after being pulled over by trained officers doubled over five years. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Just disappointing and ... sad'

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The town said air traffic has increased to every 90 seconds over some communities, including Valley Stream, Elmont and Floral Park.

Hempstead Town lawsuit says noise from low-flying planes over LI into JFK has increased

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo faces the excitement and fear of his son getting his learner's permit.

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Tracks will open a location at Grand Central Madison near the LIRR ticket windows on the concourse level sometime next month, owner says.

Tracks Raw Bar and Grill plans to open soon at Grand Central Madison

It remains unclear how much the project would cost Amtrak, but supporters say the needed investment would be minimal and the potential upside huge.

Amtrak's proposal to stop on LI gains steam

The crash happened about 7:29 p.m. on eastbound Wyandanch Avenue, west of Mount Avenue, on Friday evening, police said

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Wyandanch, Suffolk police say

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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The plane took off from East Hampton Airport and landed at Kennedy Airport Tuesday, the first time passengers took an electric flight to a major airport in the NYC area. 

'A major milestone in this generation of aircraft'

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

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'

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Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Tony's Tacos in Garden City to learn how to make Italian tacos.

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Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Sampling soft serve at family-owned ice cream shop in Long Beach

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

With casino project dead, what's next for Nassau Coliseum?

Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

Life's a beach on LI!

On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

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Local union leaders are questioning the legality of the decision and say it's a blatant attack on organized labor.

New York TSA agents reeling after Homeland Security cancels union contract

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