The New York State Department of Transportation is undertaking a record number of resurfacing projects across the region this year, backed by a historic investment aimed at improving some of Long Island's busiest roadways.

Record investment fuels surge in road repaving projects, but frequent rain dampens progress

Supporters of the technology say it helps investigators solve crimes, recover stolen vehicles and locate missing persons. Critics, however, argue the devices contribute to mass surveillance and raise significant privacy concerns.

Suffolk lawmakers press Flock Safety on privacy, surveillance concerns

Authorities say criminals are using several methods to steal mail. In addition to obtaining Postal Service Arrow Keys, thieves have also used so-called "mail fishing" techniques, inserting adhesive-covered devices into collection boxes to pull mail out through narrow openings.

Security concerns persist as mail theft complaints top 800,000 nationwide

The initiative, known as Operation Safe Delivery, began in 2023 in response to increasing reports of stolen mail and check-washing schemes.

Postal Service expands electronic locks, but critics say progress is too slow

Known as an "Arrow Key," the device allows postal workers to access all outdoor mailboxes in a ZIP code. However, criminals have increasingly sought to obtain the keys.

Stolen Post Office keys could be linked to surge in mail theft

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA has purchased 46 acres of land from the former Lawrence Aviation site in Port Jefferson Station.

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