Tour boat capsize in New York underground cave wasn't the first: agency

Soon after a tour boat flipped over during a tour of a dimly lit cavern system in Lockport, members of another group recalled a similar experience while taking the same tour eight years ago.

NYC congestion pricing: Gov. Murphy questions impact on NJ's residents

Gov. Murphy makes the case the final environmental assessment "disregards New Jersey's interests and discounts significant environmental and other harms to New Jersey residents."

1 dead, several rescued after tour boat capsizes in underground NY cave

One person was killed and multiple people were sent to local hospitals after a boat capsized Monday during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport, officials said.

I-95 collapse to send ripple effect through East Coast: ‘This is not just a commuter challenge’

One man driving on I-95 moments before the collapse early Sunday morning said he felt a “major bump on the road." Commuters, summer road trippers and commerce drivers will all be feeling the traffic pinch.

New York smoke forces ground stop, delay at LaGuardia and Newark airports

Due to the smoke, the Federal Aviation Administration says a ground delay remains in place at LaGuardia Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. There are also delays at JFK Airport.

Sammy's Law supporters begin hunger strike

Amy Cohen and supporters of the 'Sammy's Law' bill have gone on hunger strike over State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie allegedly refusing to bring the bill to the floor for a vote.

Madison Square Garden 'incompatible' with Penn Station: Transit agencies

Madison Square Garden is one of a kind: A transportation hub with a gigantic sports arena on top of it. But three major transportation agencies say it's a one-of-a-kind that does not work.

FAA may have to redo plane evacuation tests as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces

Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.

Memorial Day Weekend bringing busy streets, trains to NYC area

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey predicts 5.5 million travelers to cross its bridges and tunnels this holiday weekend.

MTA details fare hikes for Metro North, LIRR

A $20 peak ticket to and from NYC on Metro-North Railroad or the LIRR could jump nearly 4.5% under a new proposal from the MTA.

MTA proposes fare hike at finance committee hearing

The MTA unveiled its new fare hikes proposal which could go into effect as soon as Labor Day.

Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year

Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. 

NJ lawmakers rail against NYC congestion pricing plan

Opponents of the city's congestion pricing plan say that it will increase air pollution in New Jersey and