LIRR begins Grand Central Madison service. Here's what to expect.
The $11 billion project is the first extension of the Long Island Rail Road in 112 years, allowing riders access to the East Side without having to go through Penn Station on the West Side.
The $11 billion project is the first extension of the Long Island Rail Road in 112 years, allowing riders access to the East Side without having to go through Penn Station on the West Side.
Uber, Lyft drivers prepare to strike at LaGuardia
There will be no Uber or Lyft pickups at LaGuardia Airport from noon to midnight on Sunday, as drivers demand more money from the ride-sharing companies.
There will be no Uber or Lyft pickups at LaGuardia Airport from noon to midnight on Sunday, as drivers demand more money from the ride-sharing companies.
Motorcycle airbag jeans? These pants could reduce risk of lower-body injuries
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Motorcycle brand Mo’cycle says the airbag is activated when a rider is separated from the vehicle.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
TSA says travelers should never put pets through X-ray unit
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the number one rule when traveling with pets is to never place them in an X-ray unit. "Please carry your pet through the TSA checkpoint metal detector," TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein tweeted Tuesday.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says the number one rule when traveling with pets is to never place them in an X-ray unit. "Please carry your pet through the TSA checkpoint metal detector," TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein tweeted Tuesday.
What is the future of 5th Avenue?
Mayor Eric Adams and business owners are looking to reimagine the iconic corridor as a more pedestrian-friendly space.
Mayor Eric Adams and business owners are looking to reimagine the iconic corridor as a more pedestrian-friendly space.
United Airlines from Hawaii to SFO nearly plunged into Pacific Ocean, data shows
A United Airlines flight that departed Hawaii for San Francisco late last year came just 775 feet from colliding with the Pacific Ocean, data shows.
A United Airlines flight that departed Hawaii for San Francisco late last year came just 775 feet from colliding with the Pacific Ocean, data shows.
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
President Biden visits NYC to tout funding for Gateway Tunnel
President Biden visited New York City on Tuesday to announce $292 million in funding for part of the Gateway Tunnel project that will build a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to New Jersey.
President Biden visited New York City on Tuesday to announce $292 million in funding for part of the Gateway Tunnel project that will build a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Biden highlights grant for Hudson tunnel, takes aim at GOP
President Joe Biden is showcasing a $292 million mega grant that'll be used to help build a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
President Joe Biden is showcasing a $292 million mega grant that'll be used to help build a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
Tesla driver who drove family over Devil's Slide cliff charged with attempted murder
The driver of a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff at Devil's Slide, injuring his two young children and his wife, was charged Monday with attempted murder, according to the prosecutor's office.
The driver of a Tesla that plunged 250 feet off a cliff at Devil's Slide, injuring his two young children and his wife, was charged Monday with attempted murder, according to the prosecutor's office.
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
NY to require Uber, Lyft to have zero-emission fleets by 2030
Uber and Lyft both said the applauded the initiative, which aims to replace nearly 1,000 vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels.
Uber and Lyft both said the applauded the initiative, which aims to replace nearly 1,000 vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels.
Grand Central annex opens for LIRR trains
A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York City’s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday.
A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York City’s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday.
NYC's homeless are filling JFK Airport
Travelers and staff say they're seeing more and more homeless people taking shelter at the walkway between the AirTrain and Terminal 5 at JFK Airport.
Travelers and staff say they're seeing more and more homeless people taking shelter at the walkway between the AirTrain and Terminal 5 at JFK Airport.
TSA: Record number of firearms found in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2022
According to TSA, the agency prevented thousands of firearms from getting past security checkpoints last year, adding that 88% of them were loaded.
According to TSA, the agency prevented thousands of firearms from getting past security checkpoints last year, adding that 88% of them were loaded.
FAA investigating near-miss at JFK Airport
Officials are investigating a close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff.
Officials are investigating a close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff.