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	Rob Free started as a station cleaner at the Long Island Rail Road and is now its new acting president. Newsday transportation reporter&nbsp;Alfonso Castillo reports.
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A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags New York State, while Nassau remains below pre-pandemic levels. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's extremely important writing those tickets'

Festively decorated LIRR trains have made their debut will run through the end of the year, according to the MTA,

Festive trains to run through New Year's

Officials say drivers should feel safe while ongoing repairs are made to the bridge. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

'We can no longer defer maintenance'

An MTA inspector general investigation lays out how Long Island Rail Road workers allegedly gamed the system in a variety of creative ways. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'I was appalled'

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The event is a chance for Long Islanders to hear from experts and share their own questions and ideas for making roadways safer.

Newsday to hold Dangerous Roads solutions town hall

A Newsday analysis found Suffolk ticketing for safety violations lags NYS, while Nassau remains below 2019's level.

'Never any enforcement': Suffolk traffic ticketing far below other NY regions.

LIRR contract talks stall as strike deadline looms

The $45 fee covers the cost of enabling flyers without the right identification to fly, once the agency verifies their identity, the TSA said.

Airline passengers who don't have acceptable ID will have to pay $45 fee

The 66-year-old woman was driving in Rocky Point when her vehicle left the roadway, police said.

Driver killed in crash after vehicle strikes tree, police say

Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo was briefly tempted to chase after a driver who cut him off, before coming to his senses.

'Man bites driver' shouldn't be normalized, even if it's too common

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Amtrak officials say LIRR service to Penn Station may suffer cuts because of a plan to bring Metro-North service to three new stations. Newsday Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

Possible LIRR cuts with added Metro-North trains

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland sits down with Alec Slatky from AAA Northeast and talks about how your travel may look this Thanksgiving.

'A big increase in travelers'

Airline leaders say they're optimistic that operations will rebound with the holiday travel season looming. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Less delays and cancellations over the weekend'

LIRR historian David Morrison said the Nov. 22, 1950, train crash in Queens was the catalyst for the implementation of measures that "vastly improved the safety of the railroad operation."

'A horrible chapter in Long Island railroad history'

The FAA announced the reductions in response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Newsday reporter Josefa Velasquez has the story.

'Check your flight status before you leave the house'

Hit-and-runs result in less serious charges without evidence a driver was intoxicated or drove recklessly. Families say 90-day sentences aren't enough. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He didn't get the justice he deserved'

Travelers should expect flight cancellations to begin Friday at area airports. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm hoping things get resolved soon'

The driver was killed and a passenger injured when a garbage truck overturned off Sunrise Highway Thursday.

Driver killed after truck overturns off Sunrise Highway

In 2023, 82 pedestrians and cyclists were killed on Long Island — roughly as many as were killed yearly since the 1990s, even as vehicle occupant deaths declined. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'One accident is too many'

The head of one union said the report "underscores the LIRR's lack of accountability and oversight." Newsday's transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'It's really disheartening to me'

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.

'Basically stealing time'

The crossings accounted for 2,139 collisions, including 72 resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, between 2014 and 2023. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

'He never made it to the other side'

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Montauk has a lot to offer, not just in the summer, but all year round. Newsday's travel reporter, Carissa Kellman, visits "The End."

Offseason in Montauk: Holiday lights, lobster rolls and lighthouse views

Filmmaker Ed Burns returns to his childhood home in Valley Stream to talk about his 1995 classic, "The Brothers McMullen," and 2025 follow-up, "The Family McMullen."

LI filmmaker returns home for ‘The Family McMullen’ 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Made by Michael Russo in Cold Spring Harbor to learn some tips and tricks from a professional gift wrapper.

LI Works: Wrap your holiday gifts like a pro

A rehearsal was held on Monday at the United Methodist Church of Hempstead for an upcoming gospel concert that will raise funds for local social justice movements.

LI gospel choir prepares for fundraising concert

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa trakes a deep dive into the grilled cheese smashburger at No Good Burger Joint in Rockville Centre.

Trendy Bites: Viral grilled cheese smashburger

Ralph Macchio, star of "The Karate Kid" movies and the Netflix series "Cobra Kai," made an appearance at this year's Huntington tree lighting.

'Karate Kid' helps Huntington kick off the holiday season

Fire officials demonstrate how fast a Christmas tree can become a major fire and share tips on preventing disaster.

Christmas tree safety tips to avoid a fire

New York State officials are warning of AI-powered scams as shoppers look for deals throughout the holiday season. Newsday business reporter Victor Ocasio shares some tips to shop safely.

What to know about AI-powered shopping scams

Nassau police say Michael Dotzler's disappearance is still an active missing person's case, while a private detective suspects foul play. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

A court officer vanished nearly 2 years ago. His family hasn’t given up hope for his return.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' to Zuhoski Farms in Cutchogue, where you can cut your own Christmas tree.

Out East: Cut your own Christmas tree at Zuhoski Farms

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday family writer Beth Whitehouse have your look at the hottest toys this holiday season.

My Little Pony, Furby making a comeback this holiday season

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The Myrtle Beach flights, which will run twice weekly Wednesdays and Saturdays, will begin May 6, said Islip Town, which runs MacArthur Airport.

Breeze Airways to add LI-to-Myrtle Beach flights

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