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MTA and LIRR news, plus the latest on Long Island's traffic, roads & MacArthur Airport

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

The U.S. Transportation Department says North Carolina could lose nearly $50 million in federal funding if the state doesn't revoke commercial driver's licenses from immigrants who aren't qualify to hold them.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with Hicksville school bus, students uninjured

Avelo Airlines ending ICE partnership, will stop flying deportees out of U.S.

'We drive more than the average New Yorker'

Dangerous RoadsNassau road deaths rose in 2025

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Caribbean flights resuming after U.S. military strike in Venezuela

Dozens of flights canceled following U.S. attack on Venezuela

LIRR fare changes taking effect Sunday

What to know about OMNY as MetroCard says goodbye

Dangerous RoadsA to-do list for safer streets in the new year

Police ID Merrick man killed in Southern State crash

Only in NewsdayLIRR fare changes begin Sunday: Here's what you need to know

Measles case at Newark Airport spurs warning

Amid snowstorm prep, LIRR service disrupted by crash

Up to 9 inches of snow possible Friday into Saturday

LI village with history of pedestrian crashes gets $586G traffic safety grant

North Hempstead to install 58 EV chargers

Top on the wish list for road safety — more education

DMV unveils license plate for Gold Star families

2 pedestrians hurt in crash at Valley Stream store, officials say

MTA: Overdue upgrades at Valley Stream station a 'down payment' for future LI work

Limited LIRR service resumes along Far Rockaway Branch due to track fire

Land swap at potential rail yard site hits a snag as Romaine objects to part of the deal

MTA plans fare and toll hikes in 2027

I-95 corridor through Bronx, Westchester repaired as part of $61.8M project

Manhasset road to be stabilized 13 years after Superstorm Sandy damage

Broken rail repaired after major disruptions on LIRR

Cops: Woman fatally hit crossing Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook

Dangerous RoadsZero deaths? Defining success when trying to fix LI's dangerous roads.

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'Basically stealing time'

Workers made and bought "cloned" ID badges for as little as $5, and then routinely skipped out on work early or arrived late, according to the MTA Inspector General's report. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

MORE ON THIS TOPIC'Rampant time abuse': Report finds LIRR workers used fake ID cards in fraud scheme

'He never made it to the other side'

'It's ridiculous'

'Could lead to greater delays'

Latest weather news

Storms hit Oklahoma with high winds and 2 tornadoes, officials say

Emergency alerts sent in southwest England as UK braces for big storm

LI weather: Below average temps Saturday with chance of snow

Forecast: Below-average temperatures through Monday with chance of light weekend snow

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

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33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists

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Trump administration freezes funding for NYS child care

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Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

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Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

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Newsday reporter recounts being inside Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

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One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

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Nassau road deaths up last year, Newsday data shows

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Volunteers of Long Island: America's VetDogs

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