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Newsday reporter on Long Island. Old: Columbus Dispatch, The Diplomat, Kathmandu Post, etc.
I learned a lot reporting this, like: gas taxes pay for only a small portion of local road costs; a heavy dump truck causes ~5,000x more road damage than a passenger vehicle; and letting local roads fall into disrepair leads to much higher long-term costs. (5/5)
September 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I learned a lot reporting this, like: gas taxes pay for only a small portion of local road costs; a heavy dump truck causes ~5,000x more road damage than a passenger vehicle; and letting local roads fall into disrepair leads to much higher long-term costs. (5/5)
At the same time though, it's the one of the wealthiest regions in the state, which places it in a better position to spend more of its own funds. (4/5)
September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
At the same time though, it's the one of the wealthiest regions in the state, which places it in a better position to spend more of its own funds. (4/5)
It also gets relatively little aid from the state (3/5)
September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It also gets relatively little aid from the state (3/5)
LI spends the least in the state relative to traffic volume, and second-least relative to population. (2/5)
September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
LI spends the least in the state relative to traffic volume, and second-least relative to population. (2/5)
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For such a wealthy region, with high property taxes, you'd expect Long Island to have some of the best local roads in the state. But it doesn't. Arielle Martinez and I crunched the numbers (1/5)
For such a wealthy region, with high property taxes, you'd expect Long Island to have some of the best local roads in the state. But it doesn't. Arielle Martinez and I crunched the numbers (1/5)
LI road funding falls short, analysis finds
Long Island spends less based on population and traffic than just about any other part of the state.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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For such a wealthy region, with high property taxes, you'd expect Long Island to have some of the best local roads in the state. But it doesn't. Arielle Martinez and I crunched the numbers (1/5)
For such a wealthy region, with high property taxes, you'd expect Long Island to have some of the best local roads in the state. But it doesn't. Arielle Martinez and I crunched the numbers (1/5)
ICYMI: an in-depth look at the history of New York's drunk vs. drugged driving laws, and why some state lawmakers want to fundamentally redefine "drugs" for the purposes of traffic law. @newsday.bsky.social www.newsday.com/long-island/...
Fatal drugged driving crashes up on Long Island
As drugged driving becomes an increasing threat, the proportion of drivers who refused to take a test doubled over five years.
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June 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
ICYMI: an in-depth look at the history of New York's drunk vs. drugged driving laws, and why some state lawmakers want to fundamentally redefine "drugs" for the purposes of traffic law. @newsday.bsky.social www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Come intern on that slender riotous island! Newsday is looking for 2025 summer interns. Apply here!
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Happy Thanksgiving Jatra to you and yours
November 28, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Jatra to you and yours