Janno Lieber, chief development officer of MTA Capital Construction, explained Wednesday what the new renovations to Penn Station will look like and how the work will benefit commuters. 


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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'

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.

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

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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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The faster speeds were most pronounced in the morning rush, when cars moved 39% faster through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and 28% faster across the Brooklyn Bridge.

MTA: Fewer vehicles entered congestion pricing zone in first week

In connection with one recent case, a federal grand jury on Monday indicted a 57-year-old woman who authorities say stowed away on a November flight from Kennedy Airport to Paris.

Experts: Recent stowaway cases that include JFK Airport highlight need for more scrutiny

The money will be used to replace a bridge on Veterans Memorial Highway and to expand the Long Island Greenway.

$36M federal grant to replace bridge, expand trail

Traffic experts and MTA officials cautioned against drawing too many conclusions from early data.

Early data shows traffic dip into Manhattan, 'mixed bag' in congestion pricing zone

Transportation, housing and jobs were top of mind for Gov. Hochul's first trip to Long Island of 2025.

Hochul touts LI investments; says Nassau must 'step up' in managing NUMC

The 2019 derailment near Speonk disrupted travel to the South Fork on a Saturday morning on Memorial Day weekend.

LIRR signalman gets probation in 2019 train derailment

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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

The MTA has approved Gov. Hochul's new congestion pricing plan, despite the objections of many Long Islanders. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Nassau member lone 'no' vote

Brookville Village Police Chief Kenneth Lack says license plate readers are an essential tool for law enforcement. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

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