Vandalism threatening final runs of vintage NYC subway cars
Transit workers said someone kicked in one of the cars’ seats, which are irreplaceable, during the first run and that the remaining runs could be canceled.
Man struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
A man from Queens was struck and killed by an MTA bus as he was crossing the street in Jackson Heights, said police.
1960s-era subway cars getting last rides before retirement
The MTA is getting ready to say goodbye to some of the oldest running subway cars in the world.
MTA announces major fare changes to lure riders back
The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.
MTA and Amtrak reach deal to expand transit options
Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
SantaCon returns this weekend: What you need to know
The annual, boozy celebration of the holiday season returns to New York City's streets on Saturday after taking last year off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Hochul tours tunnel for 2nd Avenue subway extension
Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway line will expand service to 125th Street. The governor and MTA are hopeful that the federal government will fund the project under President Biden's infrastructure law.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants drivers doing donuts on Kosciuszko Bridge found
Mayor-elect Eric Adams reacted to viral video of cars doing donuts on the Kosciuszko Bridge, saying New York City would not be “disrespected.”
No subway fare hikes this year, governor says
There will be no MTA fare hikes this year, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Crime down on NYC subways as ridership grows, MTA says
With the subways seeing about three million riders a day — similar to pre-pandemic levels — crime has fallen, the MTA claims.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut agree on federal transit aid sharing
After months of negotiations, New York and its two neighboring states have finally agreed on how to divide up billions in federal COVID-19 relief money aimed at public transit. New York will receive about $10.8 billion, New Jersey will get about $2.6 billion and Connecticut will receive about $474 million.
Teen arrested in shooting incident that targeted boy boarding Harlem bus
A 16-year-old boy is under arrest in connection with the shooting that targeted a 14-year-old boy who was getting on a bus in Harlem.
Bronx woman charged after pumpkin assault on train conductor
A Bronx woman is accused of attacking a Metro-North train conductor with a pumpkin.
Hochul tests LIRR route into Grand Central Terminal
The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality.
Man wanted in glass bottle attack inside subway station
Police have released new images of the suspect wanted for hitting a 23-year-old man with a bottle Monday night on a platform at the West 28th Street station in Chelsea.
Boy targeted in shooting at city bus in Harlem
A 14-year-old boy and an MTA bus driver were rushed to a hospital after the teen was grazed in the head by a bullet. The bus was hit multiple times by bullets.
Congestion pricing NYC public hearing
Congestion pricing is not expected to arrive in Manhattan until 2023, but people already have plenty to say about it.
New MTA employees must be fully vaccinated beginning November 14
The Authority also announced that unvaccinated employees will be required to be tested weekly for COVID-19 beginning Monday, October 4.
MTA's finances, congestion pricing under scrutiny from lawmakers
The Acting MTA Chairman testified before state lawmakers who were looking for answers as to just how dire the transit agency's financial picture really is.
Subway agency offers incentives for retirees to come back to plug staffing holes
Roughly 5,000 MTA workers left since the start of the pandemic and now officials are offering those retirees who left in the past three years up to $35,000 for three months of work.