Penn Station travelers were introduced on Wednesday to OMNY, which aims to replace the quarter century-old MetroCard fare system.


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According to a payroll report by the Empire Center on Public Policy, 724 MTA employees made over $100K in overtime in 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Millions going into upgrades, including trees, flowers and granite pavers, outside Penn Station. NewsdayTV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

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Some LIRR customers have been issued IOU invoices for unpaid train tickets in amounts as high as over $2K, according to the MTA's list of fare beaters obtained by Newsday. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'Why do they not have to pay?'

New York State Police say one person was injured in a two-car crash in the eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway near North Amityville Friday.

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The driver of the commercial vehicle was treated for minor injuries, the New York State Police said.

Meadowbrook Parkway reopens after truck overturns 

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MTA Police overtime climbed 37%, the highest percentage of any MTA agency. At the LIRR, overtime rose by 14%.

More than 700 MTA workers earned $100G-plus each in OT

Mayor Eric Adams supports slowing down drivers, who could be subject to a speed limit of 20 mph on most streets and 10 mph in "slow zones."

NYC speed limit could go as low as 10 mph on some streets

The chalet-style building and one-time travel center had been empty since 2017.

State demolishes closed travel center

Heng Ye, of Smithtown High School West, used his computer programing skills to help transform the simulator at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum for public use.

LI high school student driving force behind museum project to renovate LIRR simulator cab

Authorities also seized 193 vehicles during the operation at NYC bridges and tunnels.

56 arrested in crackdown on toll evaders, ghost vehicles

Officials decried congestion pricing as a "cash grab" on suburban commuters and made several unfounded claims about the plan.

Hempstead lawsuit latest challenge to congestion pricing

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The Move Over Law was created to protect first responders stopped on roadways, and requires that, if it is unsafe to make a lane change, a motorist must "slow down to a reasonable speed." 

NYS Police issue 69 tickets for Move Over law violations

The fire was between Exits 55 and 56 on the eastbound right shoulder, according to Suffolk police. At one point, three of the four eastbound lanes were closed through the morning commute near Hauppauge.

Hot potatoes: Truck fire causes potato spill on LIE

MTA overtime reached a record high in 2023. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

MTA sets record for overtime pay

Most motorists will pay an additional $15 for driving below 60th Street in Manhattan, potentially as soon as this summer. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Life is hard enough here'

The Traffic and Parking Violations Agency in Suffolk has a backlog of over 9,000 contested tickets, with drivers awaiting court hearings. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

School bus tickets: Suffolk stops hearing cases from drivers 

The field was among $16M in projects aimed at minimizing local opposition to the 10-mile project in Nassau. Newsday TV's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'That's the most beautiful field I've ever seen in my life'

Nancy Urban suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's and lost her driving privileges as a result. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's not taken seriously enough'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out a five-point plan to alleviate subway riders' concerns, including deploying 750 National Guard troops into the transit system. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'People worry they could be next'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is deploying 1,000 New York State Police, MTA Police and National Guard troops to conduct bag checks of riders.

National Guard to conduct subway bag checks

Suffolk police say a school bus driver was arrested in North Bellport for refusing to let medical personnel evaluate five injured children onboard, after the bus crashed with another vehicle.

School bus driver arrested after crash

A look at how commuters feel about Grand Central Madison one year in. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'We're still not overly happy'

Wendy Toussaint drives a bus to pay his bills while he pursues a bigger dream in the boxing ring. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I want to be world champion'

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