MTA ridership still 40% below pre-pandemic levels: Report
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that MTA ridership still remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and improvements to safety, reliability, and frequency are key factors in bringing riders back.
Mayor Adams, NYPD Commish Sewell and MTA Chair Lieber boast of drop in subway crime
Three of the city's top officials talked with FOX 5 NY about the recent drop in transit crime in New York City and what they're doing to keep the city's rails safe.
Gov. Hochul joins GDNY: Bail reform, affordable housing and more
Bail reform, affordable housing and more: Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics.
New NYC subway cars a hit with straphangers
The new R211 cars come with a litany of new features, like wider door openings, more accessible seating, security cameras, and brighter lighting and signage.
MTA makes case for more funding amid low ridership across subways, buses
Transit officials are projecting a $2.8-billion budget deficit by next year. While they are still looking at increasing fares by 5.5%, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is also proposing a new revenue stream.
Long Island Rail Road begins full service at Grand Central Madison
The MTA says that the new service will operate up to 24 trains an hour and will increase weekday LIRR service by 41%.
LIRR begins Grand Central Madison service. Here's what to expect.
The $11 billion project is the first extension of the Long Island Rail Road in 112 years, allowing riders access to the East Side without having to go through Penn Station on the West Side.
Police identify suspect in Manhattan subway train shooting
The NYPD has identified a suspect they said shot a passenger during a fight on a Manhattan subway train.
MTA worker sprayed with 'unknown substance' in Brooklyn subway
Police are looking for a man they said sprayed a female MTA employee with an “unknown substance” while she was inside the conductor's car on a subway train.
Fare evasion spiking on MTA buses
Fares and tolls make up roughly 40% of the MTA's budget and right now evasion is spiking on subways, buses, and even on bridges.
MTA ends free Wi-Fi service on NYC buses
The MTA has ended a free Wi-Fi service on buses in New York City.
Bathrooms open in some NYC subway stations
The MTA says the bathrooms have been recently updated with new features like fresh paint and motion-activated toilets.
Couple accused of having sex on NYC bus
A girl was shocked to see a couple allegedly having sex in the seats across from her.
Subway passenger shot in Brooklyn
A subway passenger was shot after a dispute with two transit workers in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
MTA worker attacked with hammer
A subway worker was attacked in a Manhattan subway station early on Tuesday morning.
NYC subway crime: MTA promises progress; 'We have work to do'
In addition to high-profile cases of violence so harrowing that some New Yorkers have been scared off from the using the subway system, minor stabbings and assaults are frequent.
NJ Rep. Gottheimer takes new aim at NYC congestion pricing plan
Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey is fighting New York City's proposed congestion pricing plan by introducing legislation to withhold money from the MTA if they move forward with the plan.
MTA subway station agents will work outside booths in 2023
MTA officials announced Thursday that beginning in 2023, the over 2,000 employees still working in token booths will be reassigned to roam subway stations and assist customers.