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

Police: Lindenhurst man killed after being hit twice

Kenneth Cook was struck by two cars traveling in opposite directions within minutes, police said.

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Hochul: Congestion tolling working well at 1-year mark

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

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Police ID Merrick man killed in Southern State crash

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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

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State announces $7M in Suffolk road safety enhancements

Sunrise Highway reopened after teen crashed car into tree

After congestion pricing, air pollution decreased in Manhattan — and LI, study finds

4 LIers accused in alleged JFK Airport bribery scheme

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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

LI weather: Below average temps Saturday with chance of snow

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

Fast-moving snow squalls create dangerous LI road conditions

Snow likely for start of 2026

Out East: Custer Institute and Observatory

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One of LI's oldest German restaurants closes

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Giants clean out their lockers after a disappointing 4-win season

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Three Kings Day celebrated on LI

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Long Islanders' 2026 New Year's resolutions

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor

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Immigration groups urge judge to keep scrutiny on ICE holding cells in Central Islip

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A heartwarming story that will give paws

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Daycation: You don't have to spend the night to enjoy these amenities at nearby hotels

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Volunteers of Long Island: Splashes of Hope

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