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MTA and LIRR news, plus the latest on Long Island's traffic, roads & MacArthur Airport

Only in NewsdayLatest close call raises more questions over safety at area airports

Newsday answers questions about safety at area airports after a United Airlines flight landing at Newark Liberty clipped a light pole and a truck.

MORE ON THIS TOPICA United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

LIRR union leaders, MTA return to bargaining table but fail to reach agreement on avoiding strike

Dangerous RoadsWe took a self-driving car on LI's dangerous roads. Here's what happened.

'It's got to be tested, but I like the idea'

Only in NewsdayTerminal A at LaGuardia eerily quiet after Spirit's demise

More Investigations & Impact

Newsday InvestigatesSuffolk's child abuse, neglect deaths reached a 10-year high. CPS still struggles to improve.

Newsday InvestigatesStruggling NUMC spent millions in tax dollars to create neurosciences unit. The plan failed.

Newsday InvestigatesHow an LI nurse claimed to vaccinate kids for years after doctors suspected fraud

Newsday InvestigatesNames of Blakeman's armed volunteer deputies revealed

Newsday InvestigatesLI nursing homes fined more than $500G for violations including assaults

Dangerous RoadsThey've tried for years to fix Route 110. People keep dying.

Newsday InvestigatesMembers leave Congress at a record pace, but few disclose future prospects

Newsday InvestigatesLI teacher who wished death to Trump supporters on Facebook can keep job, arbitrator rules

Newsday InvestigatesWhat Suffolk authorities knew about last year's mystery drone sightings

Newsday InvestigatesInside Jeffrey Epstein's bond with famed LI scientist James Watson

Newsday InvestigatesLI professor who got money from Jeffrey Epstein resigns

Newsday InvestigatesLI retirees say they're frustrated by years of promises that their life savings will be returned

Business groups call LIRR union raise requests 'unsustainable'

Overnight repaving to close part of Northern State for 3 weeks

MTA: 8% LIRR fare hike possible to meet union demands

LIRR to probe why debris from earlier disabled train was on tracks, forcing evacuation of 900 passengers

Dangerous RoadsA last kiss before tragedy on the Southern State

LIRR strike: Union, MTA talks canceled

LI gas prices spike by 12 cents in a single week amid Iran war

LIRR offering more weekday trains to Montauk this summer

Dangerous RoadsState police to boost Southern State traffic enforcement

LIRR president optimistic strike can be averted

Amtrak suing Metro-North over track access

LIRR strike talks: MTA, unions meeting Monday

Latest videos

Bridge would go from Bridgeport to Kings Park.

A Connecticut state lawmaker cited environmental concerns — and whether Long Islanders would want a cross-Sound bridge — proposals for which date back to at least 1938.

MORE ON THIS TOPICConnecticut holds hearing on proposal for bridge across Long Island Sound

'I'm worried'

'That work is paying off'

'That could absolutely cause a shortage'

Latest weather news

Long Island weather: Chilly, rainy weekend

Freeze warning in effect for Suffolk; temperatures to plunge

LI facing freezing temps overnight Monday into Tuesday

Temps cool down on Long Island; rain on Sunday

Out East: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island

Long Island Marathon brings out 3,500 runners — and even more fans

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Anti-ICE rally in Hempstead Village

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Main Street staycation: Explore Northport's restaurants, shops and more

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'50 Years of Apple' celebrated with a massive private collection

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One teen's inspirational story of perseverance

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Gooden meets with LI boy who did a school project on him

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Beyond the gate: Caviar cart, arcade room and more at these LaGuardia lounges

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LI Works: Ken gets down and dirty at a recycling facility

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Trendy Bites: Tricolored chicken parm

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