LIRR president steps down
Long Island Rail Road President Patrick Nowakowski is resigning effective Friday. Newsday reports that Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota released a statement Wednesday night thanking Nowakowski for his four years of "steady and evenhanded leadership."
Long Island Rail Road President Patrick Nowakowski is resigning effective Friday. Newsday reports that Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota released a statement Wednesday night thanking Nowakowski for his four years of "steady and evenhanded leadership."
Police-involved shooting (Video: NYPD)
The NYPD released these excerpts from security cameras and transcripts from 911 calls from just before cops fatally shot Saheed Vassell, who was pointing a metal object at people like it was a pistol.
The NYPD released these excerpts from security cameras and transcripts from 911 calls from just before cops fatally shot Saheed Vassell, who was pointing a metal object at people like it was a pistol.
Facebook data scandal
Facebook's privacy scandal is much worse than previously thought?by millions of more users. Data on as many as 87 million people, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a data-mining company linked to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a post by Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's chief technology officer.
Facebook's privacy scandal is much worse than previously thought?by millions of more users. Data on as many as 87 million people, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a data-mining company linked to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a post by Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's chief technology officer.
Police-involved shooting
NYPD officers shot and killed a man in Brooklyn.
NYPD officers shot and killed a man in Brooklyn.
INTERVIEW: Chief of Detectives Boyce
NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce is set to retire after an amazing career serving the city.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce is set to retire after an amazing career serving the city.
Hero MTA workers
A subway conductor who happens to be a certified emergency medical tech saved a passenger's life this week. Some commuters told Kevin Bartsch that man was passed out in a subway car. Bartsch found the man with no pulse and blue lips so he started CPR chest-compressions until an MTA EMT responded to help.
A subway conductor who happens to be a certified emergency medical tech saved a passenger's life this week. Some commuters told Kevin Bartsch that man was passed out in a subway car. Bartsch found the man with no pulse and blue lips so he started CPR chest-compressions until an MTA EMT responded to help.
Subway chief responds to criticisms
Some 10 weeks into the job, New York City Transit President Andy Byford Took to Twitter to communicate directly with his customers. Some tough New Yorkers called it a public relations stunt but others took advantage and got answers directly from the man in charge. Byford hosted the Twitter session on a rough morning where the list disrupted lines read like the alphabet: the A, C, E, D, L, N, R, M, F, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 lines and the Rockaway Park shuttle all had major problems. But that didn't stop him from his Twitter session.
Some 10 weeks into the job, New York City Transit President Andy Byford Took to Twitter to communicate directly with his customers. Some tough New Yorkers called it a public relations stunt but others took advantage and got answers directly from the man in charge. Byford hosted the Twitter session on a rough morning where the list disrupted lines read like the alphabet: the A, C, E, D, L, N, R, M, F, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 lines and the Rockaway Park shuttle all had major problems. But that didn't stop him from his Twitter session.
Uber responds to protest
Yellow taxi and black livery drivers say Uber and Lyft are ruining their livelihood, prompting some drivers to take their own lives. Uber said it is "deeply saddened" by the suicides but defended its business: "Uber has worked hard to grow the transportation pie, ensuring that all New Yorkers can get a ride in minutes."
Yellow taxi and black livery drivers say Uber and Lyft are ruining their livelihood, prompting some drivers to take their own lives. Uber said it is "deeply saddened" by the suicides but defended its business: "Uber has worked hard to grow the transportation pie, ensuring that all New Yorkers can get a ride in minutes."
Taxi drivers rally at City Hall
Yellow taxi and black car drivers say they are literally dying trying to survive. Colleagues say that four drivers have committed suicide in the past few months because of financial ruin. Four coffins placed outside City Hall represent the drivers who have died by suicide in four months. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance and cab drivers say despair is growing in their industry because of unfair competition from companies like Uber and Lyft. Alliance President Bhairavi Desai said they are "sick and tired of burying [their] brothers."
Yellow taxi and black car drivers say they are literally dying trying to survive. Colleagues say that four drivers have committed suicide in the past few months because of financial ruin. Four coffins placed outside City Hall represent the drivers who have died by suicide in four months. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance and cab drivers say despair is growing in their industry because of unfair competition from companies like Uber and Lyft. Alliance President Bhairavi Desai said they are "sick and tired of burying [their] brothers."
Funeral for hero firefighter
A New York City firefighter killed while battling a fire on a movie set has been hailed as a hero in the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, noting that Catholics are observing Holy Week, said Tuesday that Michael Davidson, 37, gave his life for others, as Jesus did. Dolan said Davidson's blood contained "the DNA of the FDNY" and that his "service as a fireman was a vocation, hardly a job." During the mass, Eric Davidson described his brother as "salt of the earth."
A New York City firefighter killed while battling a fire on a movie set has been hailed as a hero in the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, noting that Catholics are observing Holy Week, said Tuesday that Michael Davidson, 37, gave his life for others, as Jesus did. Dolan said Davidson's blood contained "the DNA of the FDNY" and that his "service as a fireman was a vocation, hardly a job." During the mass, Eric Davidson described his brother as "salt of the earth."
Firefighter mourned
Mourners of a New York City firefighter killed fighting a fire on a movie set are paying their respects over the coming days. The viewing for Michael Davidson was held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park Sunday and Monday. Captain Daniel Kudlak and firefighters who worked with Davidson at Engine Company 69 Ladder 28 in Harlem came Monday evening. Kudlak said he and Davidson were more than colleagues?they were close friends and their fathers worked at the same firehouse.
Mourners of a New York City firefighter killed fighting a fire on a movie set are paying their respects over the coming days. The viewing for Michael Davidson was held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park Sunday and Monday. Captain Daniel Kudlak and firefighters who worked with Davidson at Engine Company 69 Ladder 28 in Harlem came Monday evening. Kudlak said he and Davidson were more than colleagues?they were close friends and their fathers worked at the same firehouse.
Firefighter dies in Harlem fire
Brave members of the FDNY fought a fire in Harlem. Firefighter Michael Davidson of Engine Co. 69 got separated from his team and died. A precession Friday took Davidson's body back home to Long Island. The 37-year-old had served the FDNY for 15 years. Firefighting was in his blood?his father is a retired firefighter and his brother is a member of the department, too.
Brave members of the FDNY fought a fire in Harlem. Firefighter Michael Davidson of Engine Co. 69 got separated from his team and died. A precession Friday took Davidson's body back home to Long Island. The 37-year-old had served the FDNY for 15 years. Firefighting was in his blood?his father is a retired firefighter and his brother is a member of the department, too.
Hometown mourns firefighter
People in Floral Park are remembering Firefighter Michael Davidson as a family man and a great neighbor. The 37-year-old hero left behind a wife and four young children. Neighbors say he loved his children made a name for himself as someone always smiling and willing to help others.
People in Floral Park are remembering Firefighter Michael Davidson as a family man and a great neighbor. The 37-year-old hero left behind a wife and four young children. Neighbors say he loved his children made a name for himself as someone always smiling and willing to help others.
FDNY Firefighter Dies
A firefighter died at a building where an Edward Norton movie is using as a set.
A firefighter died at a building where an Edward Norton movie is using as a set.
New York City snow removal
New York City and MTA crews worked for hours to keep up with the heavy snowfall from the 4th nor'easter in March.
New York City and MTA crews worked for hours to keep up with the heavy snowfall from the 4th nor'easter in March.
Zuckerberg breaks silence
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the steps his company is taking to protect user privacy after reports that Trump campaign-affiliated political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica was able to obtain 50 million Facebook users' personal data without their knowledge.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the steps his company is taking to protect user privacy after reports that Trump campaign-affiliated political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica was able to obtain 50 million Facebook users' personal data without their knowledge.
FDNY heroes killed in Iraq
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The helo, used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue, went down in Anbar Province, the Pentagon said. All crew members died. Among them was Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, according to the Commack Fire Department on Long Island, where he also volunteered. Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis also died in the crash, the New York Post reported, citing his father.
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The helo, used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue, went down in Anbar Province, the Pentagon said. All crew members died. Among them was Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, according to the Commack Fire Department on Long Island, where he also volunteered. Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis also died in the crash, the New York Post reported, citing his father.
Massive fire causes LIRR problems
The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station. Service was suspended in both directions on Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Hempstead branches after the fire started shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Limited eastbound service was restored on some lines by 5 p.m.
The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station. Service was suspended in both directions on Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay, Hempstead branches after the fire started shortly after 1 p.m. Friday. Limited eastbound service was restored on some lines by 5 p.m.
Aging Portal Bridge fails again
Another day, another delay-ridden commute for thousands of NJ Transit and Amtrak customers. Rail service along the Northeast Corridor ground to a halt because the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River was stuck in the open position. Amtrak, which owns the bridge, said the problem was caused by a combination of testing on the bridge, additional work at Penn Station, and on top of it all a power failure.
Another day, another delay-ridden commute for thousands of NJ Transit and Amtrak customers. Rail service along the Northeast Corridor ground to a halt because the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River was stuck in the open position. Amtrak, which owns the bridge, said the problem was caused by a combination of testing on the bridge, additional work at Penn Station, and on top of it all a power failure.
Raguso remembered
Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, was killed in Iraq while serving with the Air National Guard. He also volunteered with the Commack Fire Department on Long Island. Fire Commissioner Pat Fazio said Raguso died doing what he loved and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, was killed in Iraq while serving with the Air National Guard. He also volunteered with the Commack Fire Department on Long Island. Fire Commissioner Pat Fazio said Raguso died doing what he loved and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.