Derailed LIRR work train disrupting evening commute

Westbound service on the Long Island Railroad is seeing significant disruption, with one train per hour servicing several branches for the evening commute.

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported

In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.

NYC plans use of smart curbs to change how streets are used

"One thing we want everyone to understand is that our streets, or public spaces, don’t only belong to the people that have a vehicle," Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez told FOX 5 NY.

LIRR service changes go into effect Tuesday: What to know

The MTA has implemented a slew of service changes that will increase LIRR service to Penn Station, and add more direct service to Brooklyn.

NYC and Staten Island Ferry workers announce first deal in 13 years

Roughly 95 percent of members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA), which represents roughly 150 Staten Island ferry workers, voted for the deal, the first since 2010.

Disabled advocates fight Lyft's discrimination with federal lawsuit

Dozens rallied today outside the federal courthouse in White Plains to support the lawsuit which aims to remove a blocker that prevents disabled riders from ordering a wheelchair-accessible Lyft ride across the U-S.

Corendon Airlines introduces 'child-free zones' on its flights

European carrier Corendon Airlines has announced they are launching a ‘child-free zone’ on its route between Amsterdam and Curaçao.

Street repairs underway following Times Square water main break

The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.

Flight attendants push for legislation against passenger violence

Tuesday at Newark Liberty International, flight attendants, and union reps held a day of action calling for stronger federal policies to protect airline workers from violent customer behavior.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Service changes on F and M lines starting Monday, Aug. 28

Service changes on the F and M lines between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and 36 St in Queens are rerouting trains both directions and partially suspending weekday trains.

FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines

Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.

FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents. 

That's his license plate, but not his car – yet he was getting billed for tolls

A Staten Island driver thought someone had been issued the same license plate as him. It turns out, a very similar plate had apparently been altered – an “8" had been changed to a “3" – to avoid hundreds of dollars in tolls.

NYC congestion pricing: Officials continue to weigh toll amounts

Cameras hang from at least 20 gantries on the city's west and east sides, with next spring still the target date to start the toll, that could range anywhere from $9-$23, for anyone trying to drive into the Central Business District south of 60th Street.