Man arrested after brazen rape attempt on subway platform
The NYPD says it has arrested a man caught on a shocking video attempting to rape a 25-year-old woman on a subway platform on the Upper East Side.
The NYPD says it has arrested a man caught on a shocking video attempting to rape a 25-year-old woman on a subway platform on the Upper East Side.
Search continues for vandal who smashed hundreds of subway windows
There is a $12,500 reward offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person who has smashed hundreds of windows on New York City subway trains.
There is a $12,500 reward offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person who has smashed hundreds of windows on New York City subway trains.
Mass transit could suffer 'horrendous' cuts without federal bailout, MTA says
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
MTA requesting federal funding
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
Transit workers demand protections as New York City re-opens
Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding swift access to protective gear, better enforcement of mask-wearing and increased service as more businesses and schools re-open their doors.
Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding swift access to protective gear, better enforcement of mask-wearing and increased service as more businesses and schools re-open their doors.
NYPD searching for vandal who has smashed subway windows 63 times across NYC
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man suspected of vandalizing 63 subway cars across New York City by smashing their windows.
The NYPD is on the hunt for a man suspected of vandalizing 63 subway cars across New York City by smashing their windows.
NYPD searching for NYC subway vandal
A vandalism spree could severely impact service on the New York City subway?s 7 line.
A vandalism spree could severely impact service on the New York City subway?s 7 line.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Woman stabbed inside Upper West Side subway station
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
Man caught on camera attacking woman on subway train
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
Man shoved to his death down staircase in Penn Station
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
Mass transit still has problems after storm
Various public transit agencies in the New York City region were still trying to get service restored on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Isaias caused widespread damage.
Various public transit agencies in the New York City region were still trying to get service restored on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Isaias caused widespread damage.
Tropical Storm Isaias batters NYC region
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
COVID risk on subways?
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
Robber places woman in chokehold during violent confrontation
Police want to find a violent suspect who placed his victim in a chokehold during a robbery in Kipps Bay.
Police want to find a violent suspect who placed his victim in a chokehold during a robbery in Kipps Bay.
MTA Operation Respect
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.
Everyone must wear a mask when riding mass transit in the New York area. MTA workers and employees are handing out masks to commuters on subways, buses, and trains. Also several subway stations have PPE vending machines.
Scrubbing subways may not cut COVID-19 risk enough, experts say
Thousands of freshly scrubbed cars look, feel, and even smell clean every day after the MTA's daily cleaning. But experts say those steps solve only part of the problem.
Thousands of freshly scrubbed cars look, feel, and even smell clean every day after the MTA's daily cleaning. But experts say those steps solve only part of the problem.
Subway station floods as Tropical Storm Fay drenches NYC
Video posted to social media shows the impact of Tropical Storm Fay's heavy rain inside the 149th St subway station in the Bronx on Friday.
Video posted to social media shows the impact of Tropical Storm Fay's heavy rain inside the 149th St subway station in the Bronx on Friday.