Here's how the $229-billion budget will change the lives of New Yorkers by 2026
The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State
The budget includes a lot of contentious policies; some say it will help New Yorkers, while others say the deal will give them a reason to flee the Empire State
MTA worker, 68, struck in head with broomstick in Bronx subway
The NYPD is searching for the group of women accused of attacking the MTA employee.
The NYPD is searching for the group of women accused of attacking the MTA employee.
MTA budget nightmare averted
Subway and bus riders were facing significant fare hikes this year, but the budget deal reached in Albany seems to have solved a major problem at the MTA.
Subway and bus riders were facing significant fare hikes this year, but the budget deal reached in Albany seems to have solved a major problem at the MTA.
MTA no longer sharing service updates on Twitter
Riders looking for real-time updates are being encouraged to use the MYmta or Traintime apps instead of looking to the social media platform.
Riders looking for real-time updates are being encouraged to use the MYmta or Traintime apps instead of looking to the social media platform.
"The timing couldn't have been more perfect": MTA workers describe saving child from train tracks
"It was a normal Thursday coming out of the yard," Kennedy said, until he saw something drop from the corner of his eye and decided to slow the train down to get a better visual.
"It was a normal Thursday coming out of the yard," Kennedy said, until he saw something drop from the corner of his eye and decided to slow the train down to get a better visual.
MTA reports 25% increase in trains hitting people in NYC
In 2022, there were 234 cases of people being struck by trains with a total of 88 fatalities.
In 2022, there were 234 cases of people being struck by trains with a total of 88 fatalities.
Mother groped, punched in front of 5-year-old son on MTA bus
The NYPD is looking for two suspects in connection with the incident.
The NYPD is looking for two suspects in connection with the incident.
Top stories: 'Ghost cars,' wildfire, 75-year-old thief, top places to live in NYC and more
The largest fire in North Jersey since 2010 is still burning, restaurants around the city are banning the use of cellphones in restaurants and more.
The largest fire in North Jersey since 2010 is still burning, restaurants around the city are banning the use of cellphones in restaurants and more.
MTA taking on 'ghost cars' as NYC toll evaders turn to new technology
Law enforcement officials say toll evaders are using everything from illegal plate frames, scratched-out plates and even James Bond-style license plate rotation technology to avoid tolls.
Law enforcement officials say toll evaders are using everything from illegal plate frames, scratched-out plates and even James Bond-style license plate rotation technology to avoid tolls.
66-year-old woman robbed, dragged across floor on Staten Island MTA bus
Do you know her? The NYPD is asking for the public's help.
Do you know her? The NYPD is asking for the public's help.
A new era: NYC subway station agents leave booths to assist customers
Station agents will help customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
Station agents will help customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
NYC subway station agents to leave booths to provide customer service
Station agents will begin assisting riders outside of booths by helping customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
Station agents will begin assisting riders outside of booths by helping customers with questions, providing directional support and reporting quality-of-life issues.
MTA traveler numbers struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels
According to a new report released by the Office of the State Comptroller, ridership is back over 60%, not nearly enough to help the MTA make up its budget gaps.
According to a new report released by the Office of the State Comptroller, ridership is back over 60%, not nearly enough to help the MTA make up its budget gaps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MTA makes case for more funding
Ridership is down by a third across subways and buses
Ridership is down by a third across subways and buses
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%.
The MTA says that the new service will operate up to 24 trains an hour and will increase weekday LIRR service by 41%.