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While supporters of the $2.8 billion Midway Crossing Ronkonkoma redevelopment proposal tout the project's potential for creating thousands of jobs ranging from hotel and airline industry service positions to high-tech health sciences jobs, some town officials and residents say it would strain key infrastructure such as water, roads and sewers. Newsday's Shari Einhorn reports. 

$2.8 billion Ronkonkoma redevelopment plan gets mixed views

Nassau's NICE Bus announced that they will be launching a line of "mini" buses on part of the South Shore that will operate like Uber or Lyft, rather than following a fixed bus route.

NICE Bus launching on-demand service

The MTA's plan to open a second Manhattan station later this year will mean the end of most direct service between Long Island and Brooklyn and of scheduled transfers at Jamaica. Newsday TV's Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Huntington Station and five other Long Island neighborhoods have been singled out by planning and community advocates as unsafe for pedestrians and in need of safety improvements. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Advocates call for safer walkways in six LI neighborhoods

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Midway Crossing has won support from Long Island economists, business leaders and the tourism industry but critics have concerns about the project, including its economic viability and the potential strain on the area's roads and water and sewer systems.

Residents, officials raise concerns about $2.8B Ronkonkoma convention center, sports complex

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Officials advised travelers to build in extra time for roads, rails and flights over the holiday weekend.

Holiday weekend brings prospect of delays on the road, rails and air

Janno Lieber fought back against criticism from LIRR riders who say the forthcoming schedule changes related to the expansion project will complicate and lengthen their daily commutes.

MTA chairman making no 'apologies' for East Side Access

Everyone Rides NICE, a nonprofit foundation, will now be administered by United Way, which will work with 21 social service agencies to provide MetroCards to eligible riders.

Officials: United Way to oversee free MetroCard program for NICE

The Long Island Rail Road now predicts it will have all the cars by September 2023 — nearly three years later than originally expected.

LIRR's M9 cars 17 more months behind schedule, MTA says

Cancellations and delays caused by weather and staffing shortages, along with climbing airfares and longer security lines, could make it tougher to fly this summer, experts say.

Flight disruptions could be a sign of summertime blues ahead for air travelers

Penn plan would transform "soul-crushing experience," MTA chair tells lawmakers.

At hearing, MTA seeks to assure lawmakers on proposed $7B Penn project

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In a huge step for the Penn Station redevelopment plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that the state has issued a request for proposals from architectural and engineering firms. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo has the story.

Gov. Hochul announces proposal requests for Penn Station redevelopment

Suffolk County school bus cameras have captured tens of thousands of motorists in the county who failed to stop. The violations have yielded roughly $12.1 million in revenue, according to county officials, and Suffolk received about $6.6 million of that. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Suffolk bus camera program generates $12.1 million

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Long Island Rail Road is carrying fewer riders than expected. The railroad's weekend ridership, however, has been growing. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Could higher gas prices help the LIRR?

Speaking in Manhattan on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the East Side Access project will now be called Grand Central Madison and will be completed in 2022.

Hochul promises East Side Access, now called Grand Central Madison, will be completed in 2022

The LIRR in conjunction with Mineola Middle School STEM Day showed a power point presentation on the LIRR Expansion Project and had students build bridge structures with toothpicks and Play-Doh.

Mineola Middle School students taught bridge-making skills as part of STEM Day

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $157 million investment for pavement renewal projects for Long Island roadways. 

Gov: $157M for pavement renewal projects on major LI roadways  

On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams honored some of the heroes from Tuesday's subway shooting in Brooklyn.

NYC mayor honors heroes from Brooklyn subway shooting

LIRR commuter Michael Joseph shares his thoughts about the new M9 train cars.

LIRR commuter reacts to riding M9

The East Hampton Airport got the green light from the FAA on its plan to privatize. The airport is expected to be closed May 18 and will reopen as a private airport on May 19.  Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.  

East Hampton Airport gets green light to go private

Nine bridges on Long Island are in "poor" condition, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Nine bridges on LI receive 'poor' condition rating

New construction at Penn Station has mixed reviews among developers and New York City preservationists. The state plan would include 10 new skyscrapers near Penn Station to help fund transit improvements underground. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Penn Station redevelopment gets mixed reviews

The driver of a tanker truck that crashed into a Rockville Centre building told authorities that he "swerved to avoid a car that entered his lane suddenly." An eyewitness described seeing a "huge line of fire, smoke and small explosion." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Tanker truck driver in Rockville Centre crash told authorities he 'swerved to avoid a car that entered his lane suddenly'

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In a huge step for the Penn Station redevelopment plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that&nbsp;the state has issued a request for proposals from architectural and engineering firms. Newsday&#39;s Alfonso Castillo has the story.

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Suffolk County school bus cameras have yielded roughly $12.1 million in revenue, according to county officials. Suffolk has received about $6.6 million of that. Newsday&#39;s Steve Langford reports.

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More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Long Island Rail Road is carrying fewer riders than&nbsp;expected. The railroad&#39;s weekend ridership, however, has been growing. Newsday&rsquo;s Alfonso Castillo reports.

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Speaking in Manhattan on Tuesday, Gov.&nbsp;Kathy Hochul announced that the East Side Access project will now be called Grand Central Madison and will be completed in 2022.

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Mineola Middle School students on Wednesday were taught key concepts of bridge construction at an&nbsp;event with&nbsp;the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Management Team. Students were given Play-Doh and toothpicks, and received step-by-step instruction on how to make a Warren Truss Bridge.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $157 million investment&nbsp;for pavement renewal&nbsp;projects for Long Island roadways.&nbsp;

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On Friday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams honored some of the heroes from Tuesday&#39;s subway shooting in Brooklyn.

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The East Hampton Airport got the green light from the FAA on its plan to privatize. The airport is expected to be closed May 18 and will reopen as a private airport on May 19. &nbsp;Newsday&rsquo;s Cecilia Dowd reports.



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New construction at Penn Station receives mixed reviews from developers and New York City preservationists. The state plan includes 10 new skyscrapers near Penn Station to help fund underground transit improvements. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports. 


The driver of a tanker truck that crashed into a Rockville Centre building told authorities that he "swerved to avoid a car that entered his lane suddenly." An eyewitness described seeing a "huge line of fire, smoke and small explosion." Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.


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