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Starting this spring, JetBlue Airways will offer daily nonstop service between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston for $49 each way.

$49 daily flights from LI to Boston 

FAA data analyzed by Newsday shows the number of bird strikes voluntarily reported by airports in New York City and Long Island has increased by 46% between 2009 and 2023. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'A different situation at every airport'

Jaden Dsouza, 19, has been charged with manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs in the deaths of two people in a Southern State Parkway crash. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Manslaughter charges for teen in deadly crash

Gov. Kathy Hochul made an appearance on the LIRR Friday morning to promote public transportation, days after congestion pricing went into effect.

'Generates the revenues necessary for us to make $1.5B more in investment'

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The new train station would be built on 5.36 acres at the southeast corner of the William Floyd Parkway and the LIE.

In step toward relocating LIRR station, MTA acquires land in East Yaphank

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Lingering damage from Sandy and years of wear and tear are behind the major upgrades to viaducts and bridges along the line.

Rockaways' A train to be shut down beginning Friday

Adjusted for inflation, the costs are significantly higher than in 2021, when the estimated cost was about $3,200.

Report: LIers paid $3,500 each in '24 due to congested, poor, unsafe roads

Of the 40 people killed by trains during the first four months of 2022, one was shoved onto the tracks, according to an MTA study.

Steel fences to be installed at 100 subway stations to protect riders

It's the first addition to the carrier's menu of destinations from the Ronkonkoma airport since launching services to Florida in October.

JetBlue to offer $49 daily flights between LI, Boston starting this spring

Voluntarily reported bird strikes at local airports have increased 46%, according to a Newsday analysis of FAA data.

16 years after 'Miracle on the Hudson,' bird strikes up at area airports, data shows

Jaden Dsouza faces charges of manslaughter and driving while ability impaired by drugs, police said. 

19-year-old charged in crash that killed 2 on Southern State

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Two 10-year-olds were transported to Cohen Children's Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries as a result of an Old Westbury crash between a school bus, dump truck and SUV. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

School bus collides with truck

Commuters were unhappy, but the MTA reported a successful first day of congestion pricing Monday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'I think it's a money grab'

New Jersey officials have filed a last-minute lawsuit in an attempt to halt New York's congestion pricing plan, which is set to begin Sunday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

N.J. makes last-minute attempt to halt congestion pricing

The MTA's congestion pricing plan, which aims to fill a $15 billion hole in its current capital program, is set to begin Sunday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Congestion pricing set to begin

Suffolk County was the leader in total traffic deaths for New York State in 2023 as 155 people died in traffic crashes.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Wouldn't wish this pain on anyone'

The deadline to apply for congestion pricing exemptions is Dec. 29. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'I did not know about exemptions for this'

The MTA has said that over 75 LIRR bridges are at a "critical point of deterioration," but only some are scheduled for repair. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'There's a critical safety aspect'

After 14 years, Suffolk's red-light camera program concluded on Dec. 1. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'The red-light program has ended'

A woman crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Bohemia on Wednesday was killed. Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Police searching for hit-and-run driver

Las Vegas Sands wants to add one lane on each side of a stretch of the Meadowbrook Parkway in order to blunt the impact of a new casino-resort.

Las Vegas Sands proposes Meadowbrook Parkway expansion 

Federal transportation officials have approved New York's congestion pricing plan to charge vehicles $9 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan beginning Jan. 5.

Feds give green light for congestion pricing

He worked in the radio and voice-over industry for more than 50 years.

'Iconic' voice of LIRR dies at 80

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