NYC pro-Palestinian protesters block roads near JFK Airport, march toward Wall Street
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched over to Wall Street in New York City for a demonstration, while hours before, the long line of backed up passengers waiting to get into JFK's AirTrain Terminal grew quickly following tightened security amid protests there.
NYS Thruway hike set for Jan. 1: What E-ZPass users should know
For the first time in 14 years, tolls will increase by 5% for EZ-pass users and another 5% by 2027. It will cost even more for those without an EZ-Pass.
MTA 2023 transit report: Busiest borough, subway stop, bathrooms revealed
Since the reopening of restrooms, after having to close more than a hundred during the pandemic---it's clear that New Yorkers are using them--a lot.
MTA announces dates for congestion pricing public hearings
The MTA has announced that it will hold four hybrid (virtual and in-person) hearings on congestion pricing in 2024.
Potentially record-breaking holiday travel season off to a smooth start
The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
NYC congestion pricing confusion: Will drivers be charged to exit the zone?
More congestion pricing concerns are being raised in Manhattan after license plate readers were installed on 1st and Madison Avenues in Manhattan.
NYC pro-Palestinian protests target major transit hubs: 'Bring banners, bullhorns'
Protesters are targeting Grand Central, the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station.
Southwest Airlines fined $140M over 2022 holdiay travel disaster
Southwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
MTA cracking down on fake plates, toll evasion and unpaid bills
From January to July, MTA officials say more cars were caught evading tolls than in all of 2022.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
MTA unveils Queens bus route redesign to fix bus service frustrations
The MTA has revealed its plans to overhaul bus service in Queens by redesigning bus routes, adding five new ones but reducing the number of stops.
NYC congestion pricing brings higher costs on Gridlock Alert days
On Gridlock Alert Days, drivers entering the congestion zone in Manhattan will have to pay another $3.75 in addition to the $15 charge.
Judge says ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines can be released before trial
Joseph Emerson is accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco in October while riding in the cockpit as an off-duty pilot.
I Almost Got Hit by an E-bike: NYC pedestrians demand license plates, registration of e-vehicles
Pedestrians who have been injured in e-bike crashes rallied at City Hall in support of legislation that would require license plates and registration of e-vehicles to enhance safety.
The case for NYC congestion pricing, according to advocates
The congestion pricing plan for New York City is expected to generate $1 billion in revenue for the MTA, they said.
NYC congestion pricing: How much will commuters pay, tolls, taxis, discounts
The plan shows how contentious and costly it will be for commuters, but Governor Kathy Hochul said it could’ve been worse.
50K New York drivers could have license suspended on Dec. 1, DMV warns
According to the New York State DMV, anyone who renewed their driver’s license between March 1, 2020, and Aug. 31, 2021, and did not get a vision test, will have their license suspended on Friday, Dec. 1.
New Jersey's funny traffic signs are back this holiday season
New Jersey's hilarious holiday-themed traffic signs are back and better than ever!
NYC-area Thanksgiving travel threatened by storm: Forecast for traffic, weather, airports, more
From the best and worse times to drive, to the weather and Amtrak trips, FOX 5 NY has you covered for everything Thanksgiving travel.