NYC congestion pricing: What to know ahead of Wednesday's final vote
A final vote is scheduled for Wednesday morning in New York City on the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan, which, if approved, could begin in June.
'POGO': What to do if your car goes in the water
A cargo ship collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Bridge led to its collapse, causing several cars to plunge into the water. Authorities offer survival tips for such emergencies, advising individuals to remember "POGO."
Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland into the Baltimore harbor following a "ship strike" early Tuesday morning is expected to cause major economic disruptions to the area and across the country.
NYC sending 800 more officers into subway to crack down on fare-beating
New York City plans to intensify a crackdown on subway fare-beating by sending at least 800 police officers specifically to keep watch on turnstiles.
NY DMV outage fixed, blamed on network failure
A major network outage that affected the New York State DMV, along with multiple other states has been resolved.
DMV outage fixed, blamed on nationwide AAMVA network failure
Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. were slowed Thursday morning by a network outage, according to multiple states.
JetBlue ends service in Kansas City, other cities after $2 billion profit loss
JetBlue, which has lost more than $2 billion since it last turned a profit in 2019, will end service in Kansas City and cut routes in California and Florida.
Delta boots non-ticketed passenger from flight after he tried hiding in plane’s bathrooms: report
A non-ticketed passenger was reportedly removed from a Delta Air Lines flight set to take off from Salt Lake City earlier this week after trying to hide in two of the plane’s bathrooms, a report says.
United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured flyers in a letter this week that the carrier is looking into the string of incidents that have recently involved its planes, from engine and structural issues to a wheel falling off during takeoff.
What are 'ghost cars,' and why is NYC cracking down on them?
"Ghost cars" are identified as vehicles that have forged or altered license plates, making certain ones untraceable for traffic or toll cameras.
NYC cyclist deaths hit record high in 2023
According to a new report, the number of cyclists killed in New York City has risen to a 23-year high, and a majority of those who were killed were riding e-bikes.
Family blames construction after pedestrian struck, killed by MTA bus in East Village
The family of Shawn Gooding, a man who was hit and killed by an MTA bus over the weekend, is demanding answers about his death, claiming that ongoing construction in the area led to his death.
NYC firefighters say they will be unfairly penalized by congestion pricing
FDNY firefighters say that congestion pricing would be a unfair financial hardship, given how many firefighters are asked to drive their personal vehicles in the city during their shifts.
Brooklyn multi-vehicle crash leaves at least 15 injured
At least 15 people were injured after an alleged intoxicated driver caused a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn Tuesday evening.
NYC small business owners join suit against congestion pricing
Small business owners say they are joining the suit because the $15 congestion pricing toll will bankrupt retail stores and restaurants south of 60th Street.
Meet Paul Pesante: Metro-North's rhyming train conductor
Pesante, who’s been riding the rails on this 33-mile Hudson Line route for two decades, may very well be Metro North’s own Dr. Seuss.
London’s iconic Tube map getting an update with new names, colors
London’s Overground lines will be given six new names and colors to make it easier to navigate for locals and visitors.
Anger over horse-drawn carriages using bike lanes in Manhattan
Residents on Manhattan's West Side say they are upset over horse-drawn carriages using the newly-widened bike lanes along 10th Avenue.
Plate expectations: NY DMV rejects thousands of raunchy personalized license plates
NICEBUNZ, APPLEPAY, DRUNKAF and F4RTBOX were just some of the custom license plate ideas that were rejected in 2023.
Carnival Magic cruise ship damaged during storm; cruisers left in Jamaica for hours
A Carnival cruise ship was damaged, and passengers were stuck in a foreign country as severe weather wreaked havoc on the Magic cruise ship.