Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
MTA to offer $500,000 coronavirus death benefits for workers
The union for transit workers in New York says it has reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to give families of workers who have died with coronavirus a $500,000 death benefit payment.
The union for transit workers in New York says it has reached an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to give families of workers who have died with coronavirus a $500,000 death benefit payment.
Temperature Brigade monitoring all MTA workers
Transit officials say they’re working harder than ever to protect their own workers amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 7,000 New Yorkers in just a few weeks.
Transit officials say they’re working harder than ever to protect their own workers amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 7,000 New Yorkers in just a few weeks.
Subway riders travel in fear amid pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people should stay 6 feet (2 meters) apart. But even though ridership has plummeted in the city, making jam-packed trains and buses the exception rather than the rule, passengers aren't always guaranteed even 6 inches (15 centimeters).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people should stay 6 feet (2 meters) apart. But even though ridership has plummeted in the city, making jam-packed trains and buses the exception rather than the rule, passengers aren't always guaranteed even 6 inches (15 centimeters).
Man stabbed to death inside subway train
An investigation was underway into the stabbing death of a man aboard a subway train in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning.
An investigation was underway into the stabbing death of a man aboard a subway train in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning.
Group of teens attack woman while making anti-Asian remarks, says NYPD
The NYPD wants to find a female who was with a group of teens who assaulted a woman in the head with an umbrella on a Bronx bus while hurling anti- Asian remarks at her.
The NYPD wants to find a female who was with a group of teens who assaulted a woman in the head with an umbrella on a Bronx bus while hurling anti- Asian remarks at her.
Second MTA employee, a bus driver, dies of coronavirus
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 has announced that Oliver Cyrus, a 61-year-old MTA bus driver operating out of the Manhattanville Depot passed away on Thursday due to coronavirus.
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 has announced that Oliver Cyrus, a 61-year-old MTA bus driver operating out of the Manhattanville Depot passed away on Thursday due to coronavirus.
MTA to reduce subway, bus, railroad service
Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop.
Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop.
MTA: 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus
The MTA revealed that 23 employees across New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 18.
The MTA revealed that 23 employees across New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 18.
MTA faces 'national crisis,' asks for federal bailout
The New York area's subways, buses, and commuter railroads have experienced a sharp drop in ridership during the coronavirus pandemic.
The New York area's subways, buses, and commuter railroads have experienced a sharp drop in ridership during the coronavirus pandemic.
NY officials knock down rumors about trains and subways closing
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the claims "wrong" and "off base" during a news conference discussing the decision to declare a state of emergency in the city.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the claims "wrong" and "off base" during a news conference discussing the decision to declare a state of emergency in the city.
Officials not ruling out shutting down mass transit in wake of coronavirus
State and local officials are not ruling out the possibility of a shutdown of the mass transit system in New York City.
State and local officials are not ruling out the possibility of a shutdown of the mass transit system in New York City.
MTA deep cleaning mass transit system to fight coronavirus
This might be the first time 'spick and span' has ever been used to describe the New York City subway system, but that's the MTA's plan of action amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
This might be the first time 'spick and span' has ever been used to describe the New York City subway system, but that's the MTA's plan of action amid growing concerns over the novel coronavirus.
Witness: MTA bus driver spat on woman after dispute
A bus driver has been suspended and is under investigation after a video shows him apparently spitting on a woman.
A bus driver has been suspended and is under investigation after a video shows him apparently spitting on a woman.
Long Island officials object to LIRR fare hike plan
Elected officials are calling on the MTA to abandon the plan for an increase on LIRR fares.
Elected officials are calling on the MTA to abandon the plan for an increase on LIRR fares.
Former Obama official to serve as New York City Transit interim president
Sarah Feinberg, a former Obama aide and federal administrator, will serve as the interim president of New York City Transit.
Sarah Feinberg, a former Obama aide and federal administrator, will serve as the interim president of New York City Transit.
Homeless outreach program in Penn Station temporarily shuttered
The office of the nonprofit Bowery Residents Committee has been temporarily closed after an audit by the State Comptroller found that the BRC was not doing the outreach it was hired to do.
The office of the nonprofit Bowery Residents Committee has been temporarily closed after an audit by the State Comptroller found that the BRC was not doing the outreach it was hired to do.
NYPD: Attacker hit bus driver in the face with a padlock
Video shows a man attacking the driver of an MTA bus in Brooklyn.
Video shows a man attacking the driver of an MTA bus in Brooklyn.
Hammer-wielding woman smashes subway tap-and-go screens in Harlem
Cops are trying to catch whoever vandalizes subway property. The NYPD released a video of a woman smashing new OMNY screens in Harlem.
Cops are trying to catch whoever vandalizes subway property. The NYPD released a video of a woman smashing new OMNY screens in Harlem.
Anti-police protesters demand 'cop-free' NYC subways
Demonstrators are calling for the MTA to make all public transit free and are also protesting what they call over-policing on the subways.
Demonstrators are calling for the MTA to make all public transit free and are also protesting what they call over-policing on the subways.