Crumbing subway station
The Borough Hall subway station in Brooklyn is more than 100 years old and is known to have water problems. That issue led to a ceiling collapse on Wednesday. A 10-feet-by-10-feet section of ceiling tile came crashing down onto the 4/5 subway platform. Luckily, only one rider suffered a minor injury to the arm and didn't require medical attention.
The Borough Hall subway station in Brooklyn is more than 100 years old and is known to have water problems. That issue led to a ceiling collapse on Wednesday. A 10-feet-by-10-feet section of ceiling tile came crashing down onto the 4/5 subway platform. Luckily, only one rider suffered a minor injury to the arm and didn't require medical attention.
NJ Transit positive train control
A temporary schedule change in effect until 2019 began Monday, June 4, on several NJ Transit train lines. Customers along the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Morris & Essex Lines and Pascack Valley Line are the most impacted. The changes�were put in place to allow for the installation�of Positive Train Control,�a federally mandated safety system on its trains and tracks.
A temporary schedule change in effect until 2019 began Monday, June 4, on several NJ Transit train lines. Customers along the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Morris & Essex Lines and Pascack Valley Line are the most impacted. The changes�were put in place to allow for the installation�of Positive Train Control,�a federally mandated safety system on its trains and tracks.
Facebook vs. New York Times
In a blog post responding to a New York Times article, Facebook admitted it shared user data with phone and tablet makers but disputes what and how much data it shared. Facebook said it was unaware of any abuses of this data on the part of the phone makers.
In a blog post responding to a New York Times article, Facebook admitted it shared user data with phone and tablet makers but disputes what and how much data it shared. Facebook said it was unaware of any abuses of this data on the part of the phone makers.
Angry attacks on Twitter
Rosanne Barr is just the latest person to end up in big trouble on Twitter. So what is it about Twitter that gives some people the feeling of freedom to be able to say whatever they want?
Rosanne Barr is just the latest person to end up in big trouble on Twitter. So what is it about Twitter that gives some people the feeling of freedom to be able to say whatever they want?
Starbucks anti-bias training
One right after the other, would-be patrons of a Starbucks in Astor Place in Manhattan came�face-to-face with a locked door. Some were disappointed that they couldn't get their afternoon caffeine fix. The coffee giant decided to shut down all 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday afternoon for mandatory anti-bias training. It was an attempt to restore its reputation after the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia store in April.
One right after the other, would-be patrons of a Starbucks in Astor Place in Manhattan came�face-to-face with a locked door. Some were disappointed that they couldn't get their afternoon caffeine fix. The coffee giant decided to shut down all 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday afternoon for mandatory anti-bias training. It was an attempt to restore its reputation after the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia store in April.
Cabbies rally
New York City taxi drivers rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council step in and regulate app-based cars for hire. They claim that services such as Uber and Lyft are destroying their business and taking a heavy toll on their lives. The cries were for all drivers to come together in memory of five yellow cab, livery, and black car drivers who the Taxi Workers Alliance says have taken their lives in the last five months.
New York City taxi drivers rallied outside City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the City Council step in and regulate app-based cars for hire. They claim that services such as Uber and Lyft are destroying their business and taking a heavy toll on their lives. The cries were for all drivers to come together in memory of five yellow cab, livery, and black car drivers who the Taxi Workers Alliance says have taken their lives in the last five months.
ABC cancels 'Roseanne'
The ABC network canceled the rebooted sitcom "Roseanne" after the star, Roseanne Barr, tweeted a racist comment about a former Obama aide.
The ABC network canceled the rebooted sitcom "Roseanne" after the star, Roseanne Barr, tweeted a racist comment about a former Obama aide.
Big busts in NYC
In two separate takedowns, more than a dozen suspects were arrested for allegedly selling and making guns and gun parts, pushing pills and dealing other drugs. Now the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations say the streets of New York are a little safer.
In two separate takedowns, more than a dozen suspects were arrested for allegedly selling and making guns and gun parts, pushing pills and dealing other drugs. Now the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations say the streets of New York are a little safer.
Massive transit overhaul plan
New York City Transit on Wednesday unveiled a plan for a massive overhaul of the city's subway and bus system. The plan is called Fast Forward and could be completed in 10 years?30 years earlier than previously estimated. Acknowledging that riders are "fed up," NYC Transit president Andy Byford presented the MTA Board with a plan to modernize the signal system and improve wheelchair accessibility. The signal system is to blame for a number of delays.
New York City Transit on Wednesday unveiled a plan for a massive overhaul of the city's subway and bus system. The plan is called Fast Forward and could be completed in 10 years?30 years earlier than previously estimated. Acknowledging that riders are "fed up," NYC Transit president Andy Byford presented the MTA Board with a plan to modernize the signal system and improve wheelchair accessibility. The signal system is to blame for a number of delays.
LIRR fare discount pilot program
How would you like to cut your commuting time in half and save money doing it? A pilot program would benefit people living on the edge of Queens and Brooklyn who commute into Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn.
How would you like to cut your commuting time in half and save money doing it? A pilot program would benefit people living on the edge of Queens and Brooklyn who commute into Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn.
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NYC marijuana policy [Interview]
Chris Alexander, the policy coordinator for the New York for Drug Policy Alliance, spoke about the mayor's call for the NYPD to hand out summonses for smoking pot in public rather than make arrests.
Chris Alexander, the policy coordinator for the New York for Drug Policy Alliance, spoke about the mayor's call for the NYPD to hand out summonses for smoking pot in public rather than make arrests.
Parking placard abuse
Two bills set to be introduced in the New York City Council this week aim to curb parking placard abuse. Many of the holders of the 160,000 legally issued placards in circulation in New York City use them to park in no standing zones, bus lanes, or bike lanes without being ticketed.
Two bills set to be introduced in the New York City Council this week aim to curb parking placard abuse. Many of the holders of the 160,000 legally issued placards in circulation in New York City use them to park in no standing zones, bus lanes, or bike lanes without being ticketed.
Mayor: Tickets not arrests for smoking pot
With an eye to a possible future where marijuana is legal in New York State, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the New York Police Department to stop arresting people for smoking pot in public and instead hand out summonses. The mayor's remarks came less than a week after he directed the police department to overhaul its marijuana enforcement policies in the next 30 days.
With an eye to a possible future where marijuana is legal in New York State, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the New York Police Department to stop arresting people for smoking pot in public and instead hand out summonses. The mayor's remarks came less than a week after he directed the police department to overhaul its marijuana enforcement policies in the next 30 days.
'Prom' at Citi Field
In January, a Staten Island teen's tweet went viral. And on Friday, her dream came true. Dressed in her blue and orange prom dress Callie Quinn got to take her pre-prom photos at Citi Field with a few players.
In January, a Staten Island teen's tweet went viral. And on Friday, her dream came true. Dressed in her blue and orange prom dress Callie Quinn got to take her pre-prom photos at Citi Field with a few players.
2 NJ Transit Buses Collide
Dozens of people were injured when two NJ Transit buses collided inside the Lincoln Tunnel.
Dozens of people were injured when two NJ Transit buses collided inside the Lincoln Tunnel.
JAGMAC performs 'Right Back with You'
JAGMAC is the next American musical family to look out for. The group is made up of six siblings from Baltimore who sing, dance, and choreograph. And they're all black belts in taekwondo. They've just been named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing." The group performed the single "Right Back with You."
JAGMAC is the next American musical family to look out for. The group is made up of six siblings from Baltimore who sing, dance, and choreograph. And they're all black belts in taekwondo. They've just been named Radio Disney's "Next Big Thing." The group performed the single "Right Back with You."
Metro-North mess
All Metro-North Railroad service was suspended for a few hours because of downed trees on tracks. That created severe overcrowding at Grand Central Terminal. Limited and delayed service was later restored, but thousands of commuters faced a nightmare evening trip home.
All Metro-North Railroad service was suspended for a few hours because of downed trees on tracks. That created severe overcrowding at Grand Central Terminal. Limited and delayed service was later restored, but thousands of commuters faced a nightmare evening trip home.
Police body camera ruling
The courts are scrutinizing the releasing of videos from police body cameras. A New York State appellate judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NYPD from releasing officers' body camera videos to the public. This is a temporary victory for the union that represents rank-and-file cops. The PBA sued the city to prevent any police body camera video from ever being made public. The PBA lost the case in a lower court and appealed.
The courts are scrutinizing the releasing of videos from police body cameras. A New York State appellate judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the NYPD from releasing officers' body camera videos to the public. This is a temporary victory for the union that represents rank-and-file cops. The PBA sued the city to prevent any police body camera video from ever being made public. The PBA lost the case in a lower court and appealed.
Brooklyn neighbors murdered
New York City police detectives are investigating if the murders of two next-door neighbors in a Brooklyn building are connected. The killings took place inside the Bushwick Houses at 140 Moore Street. In the most recent case, Basil Gray, 54, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was dead inside his apartment when police arrived about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
New York City police detectives are investigating if the murders of two next-door neighbors in a Brooklyn building are connected. The killings took place inside the Bushwick Houses at 140 Moore Street. In the most recent case, Basil Gray, 54, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was dead inside his apartment when police arrived about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The FDNY Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.
The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.