Some NYC subway service suspended due to crew shortage
The MTA has suspended multiple subway lines through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, because COVID-19 is hitting the workforce hard.
The MTA has suspended multiple subway lines through Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, because COVID-19 is hitting the workforce hard.
NYC subway lines suspended due to COVID staffing shortage
The B, W, and Z lines remained canceled Friday and were running on a Saturday schedule, according to the MTA. A day earlier, the agency canceled the lines due to staffing shortages related to the COVID surge hitting the city.
The B, W, and Z lines remained canceled Friday and were running on a Saturday schedule, according to the MTA. A day earlier, the agency canceled the lines due to staffing shortages related to the COVID surge hitting the city.
Rep. Tom Suozzi calls Penn Station a 'dungeon,' 'scary place'
Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor of New York, says Penn Station scares him and that he is concerned about all the homeless people who flock there.
Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor of New York, says Penn Station scares him and that he is concerned about all the homeless people who flock there.
De Blasio's 'Vision Zero' traffic plan sees increased fatalities in final year
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
The Vision Zero Program promised zero deaths by 2024, but trends have been going in the opposite direction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.