Phase two of Second Avenue subway secures $3.4 billion in federal funding

The largest Capital Investment Grant in the history of the Federal Transit Administration’s program will feature three new ADA-accessible stops will be built at 106th, 116th, and 125th Streets with about 300,000 daily riders totaling Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Uber, Lyft to pay $328M in New York wage theft settlement

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced.

New York City allows program targeting reckless drivers to expire

The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program, or DVAP, requires the owner of vehicles that are caught running red lights five times in a year, or caught speeding in school zones 15 times within 12 months, to take a driver safety course.

Halloween is deadliest day for child pedestrians: AAA

At the annual Halloween block party in the village of Sleepy Hollow, parents are already preparing for Tuesday, most of them with a plan in place to ensure their kids stay safe while moving from house to house.

Peace activists in NYC rally at Grand Central station, demand cease-fire

Hundreds of protesters have filled the main concourse of New York City’s famed Grand Central Terminal to demand a cease-fire as Israel intensifies its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Report: NYC tops nation for worst commute

The report by Yardi Kube says that New York City tops the nation when it comes to the worst commutes, with drivers averaging more than 40 minutes for a one-way trip.

FAA investigates after Alaska Airlines flight steers into SkyWest plane's path

An investigation is underway after an incoming Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest passenger jet that was taking off from Portland International Airport last week, federal officials said.

NYC's hourly parking rates set to rise 20% starting Monday

Hourly parking meter rates will increase in New York City by 20% beginning Monday. In some of the busiest areas of Manhattan, rates will be increasing from $1 to $5 an hour.

Cyclist rally calls for safer streets amid record NYC-wide bicyclist deaths

So far this year, 26 people have lost their lives riding a bike in New York City, the second-deadliest year for cyclists on record in the city.

NYC congestion pricing: How much will it cost?

The current proposed charge for cars entering the Central Business District of Manhattan south of 60th Street is $15, and may begin by May 2024.

Expedia unveils 2024 Air Travel Hacks

With more than half of Americans reportedly finding planning a trip more stressful than a dentists' visit, Expedia has released a new set of tips to help make traveling a easier, less stressful experience.

Who's fighting for congestion pricing exemptions in NYC?

Over 100 entities have been lobbying to ensure they are given exemptions from congestion pricing when it goes into effect.

New Yorkers demanding action on illegal e-bikes

New Yorkers packed a church on the East Side Wednesday night to confront the NYPD about why there is a perceived lack of enforcement of illegal e-bikes, scooters, mopeds and motorcycles.

Officials call for I-84 'crash gate' following deadly Wawayanda bus crash

The charter bus on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda was carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania when it crashed.

Injured Farmingdale students in NY bus crash expected to recover: superintendent

The two adults who died in the bus crash were band director Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale, a retired teacher who was serving as a chaperone on the trip.