<p>The Long Island Rail Road&rsquo;s first union strike in more than three decades could be just weeks away.&nbsp;Now transit officials, union leaders&nbsp;and Long Island commuters&nbsp;have to figure out what to do next. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.</p>


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New Jersey health officials are warning travelers that a person with the virus passed through Newark Airport Dec. 19.

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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'

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Keep an eye on your own driving habits, writes transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo.

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Police said initial indications are speed and wet road surfaces were contributing factors.

Police ID Merrick man killed in Southern State crash

The rate adjustment includes some higher fares, the discontinuation of MetroCards and new measures aimed at reducing fare evasion on the LIRR.

LIRR fare changes begin Sunday: Here's what you need to know

Starting Jan. 1, MetroCards will no longer be sold.

What to know about OMNY as MetroCard says goodbye

A person with measles passed through terminals B and C earlier this month, health officials said.

Measles case at Newark Airport spurs warning

A train collided with a car shortly after 3 p.m. Friday at a crossing in Brentwood, officials said.

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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'

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'

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Paws of War rescued dogs from an illegal puppy mill in Tennessee. The animals are now going to forever homes of veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Travel reporter Carissa Kellman experiences the luxurious perks at local hotels with no check-in required.

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Hundreds of people attended the candlelight vigil in Lindenhurst Monday evening for Edeedson Cine Jr., who was fatally stabbed while working at CVS on Christmas.

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Dozens gathered in cold and rainy weather in Central Islip to protest alleged ICE detention conditions at the federal courthouse. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks to local wineries on the best sparkling wines for your midnight champagne toast.

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Some tips and tricks if you're planning on reveling in Times Square this New Year's Eve.

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Beginning next month, MetroCards will be a thing of the past and the cost of LIRR tickets will rise. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has more.

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After Carey High School senior James McGrath Jr. lost both of his parents by age 11, he relied on his older brother and two sisters to help guide him through life.

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The federal "no tax on tips" policy allows workers who typically receive tips to receive up to a $25,000 tax deduction for certain gratuities until 2028.

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Laney McGowan died after a long and courageous battle with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of genetic epilepsy. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'We always prayed and we wished they would have a cure'

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The snow starting Friday afternoon is forecast to be heaviest in Nassau and west of Riverhead in Suffolk.

Up to 9 inches of snow possible Friday into Saturday

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