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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.

'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

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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

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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

Gov. Kathy Hochul greeted commuters on the platform at Jamaica before speaking to Newsday on her train trip about congestion pricing and transit safety.

Gov. Hochul makes morning commute on LIRR ahead of speech

The vehicle was traveling "at a high rate of speed" when it crashed in a parking lot, a police news release said.

41-year-old man fatally crashes into retaining wall in Suffolk, police say

But numbers may have been boosted as trains no longer wait on connections since the opening of Grand Central Madison.

LIRR ridership continued to climb back last year as it met on-time goals

The MTA confirmed to Newsday there was an error in the map that affected vehicles traveling to one specific building on 61st Street.

MTA updates toll map after erroneous congestion pricing charge

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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. 

More eyes on the roads

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a modified congestion pricing plan for Manhattan that lowers the toll to $9 starting in January. Newsday's Transportation Reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

Gov. Hochul announces new congestion pricing plan at $9

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