5th Avenue to close to car traffic in December for first time ever
On December 4th, 11th, and 18th, between the hours of noon and 6 p.m., Fifth Avenue will be for pedestrians only from 49th Street to 57th Street.
On December 4th, 11th, and 18th, between the hours of noon and 6 p.m., Fifth Avenue will be for pedestrians only from 49th Street to 57th Street.
How thousands of motorists evade tolls with license plate tricks
A video obtained by FOX 5 News shows a car going through the RFK Bridge cashless toll using a license plate that flips to a blank slate when the car approaches the E-ZPass reader.
A video obtained by FOX 5 News shows a car going through the RFK Bridge cashless toll using a license plate that flips to a blank slate when the car approaches the E-ZPass reader.
Where does NY rank for worst pothole problems?
U.S. drivers spend nearly $3 billion a year fixing damage caused by potholes, AAA says. But some states are worse than others.
U.S. drivers spend nearly $3 billion a year fixing damage caused by potholes, AAA says. But some states are worse than others.
NYC approves fare hikes for taxis
New York City's TLC has approved fare hikes for yellow cabs for the first time in a decade. The rates for app-based rides are also going up. Here is what you need to know.
New York City's TLC has approved fare hikes for yellow cabs for the first time in a decade. The rates for app-based rides are also going up. Here is what you need to know.
Automatic braking in cars cut crashes by more than 40% studies found
The studies by a government-auto industry partnership and the insurance industry each used crash data to make the calculations.
The studies by a government-auto industry partnership and the insurance industry each used crash data to make the calculations.
Travel advice, strategies for best deals this holiday season
Looking for the best travel deals this holiday season? We have some advice and strategies to follow.
Looking for the best travel deals this holiday season? We have some advice and strategies to follow.
American Airlines Flight 587 memorial held in Queens
On November 12, 2001, the plane, an Airbus A300-600, crashed into Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens shortly after taking off from JFK International Airport, barely a month after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
On November 12, 2001, the plane, an Airbus A300-600, crashed into Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens shortly after taking off from JFK International Airport, barely a month after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
These luxury bus lines hope to redefine travel in America
From wine service to private suites to motion-canceling seats, the emerging luxury bus industry is working to defy the stigma of bus travel in America.
From wine service to private suites to motion-canceling seats, the emerging luxury bus industry is working to defy the stigma of bus travel in America.
Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
TSA agents find gun smuggled inside raw chicken
After TSA agents found the gun at the checkpoint they posted “we hate to break it to you but stuffing a firearm in your holiday bird for travel is just a baste of time.”
After TSA agents found the gun at the checkpoint they posted “we hate to break it to you but stuffing a firearm in your holiday bird for travel is just a baste of time.”
NYC Marathon: Widespread road closures as full-capacity race returns
With road closures in all five boroughs, officials are advising people traveling to use mass transit.
With road closures in all five boroughs, officials are advising people traveling to use mass transit.
At least 19 killed after small plane crashes in Tanzania
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
NYC unveils traffic safety initiative for darker months
The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled its new “Dusk and Darkness” campaign, part of a multi-agency effort to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of traveling in the darkness and enforce traffic safety laws.
The New York City Department of Transportation has unveiled its new “Dusk and Darkness” campaign, part of a multi-agency effort to educate New Yorkers on the dangers of traveling in the darkness and enforce traffic safety laws.
Airline giving away lottery prizes to travelers sitting in middle seat
Virgin Australia is offering middle-seat passengers the chance to win prizes totaling over $230,000.
Virgin Australia is offering middle-seat passengers the chance to win prizes totaling over $230,000.
Mississippi River drought hits record level, revives supply chain concerns: report
NWS predicts Mississippi River level dropping to 11.1 feet below sea level
NWS predicts Mississippi River level dropping to 11.1 feet below sea level
Railroads reject latest sick time demands, raising chance of strike
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
Most businesses rely on trains to deliver their raw materials. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
NYC's most unsafe streets, report shows
A new website allows New Yorkers to see which neighborhoods have higher rates of traffic deaths and injuries.
A new website allows New Yorkers to see which neighborhoods have higher rates of traffic deaths and injuries.
Manhattan's Third Avenue to be redesigned with bike lanes
Third Avenue is made up of four vehicle lanes, two parking lanes, and one bus lane. NYCDOT is looking at transforming the artery into two vehicle lanes, two bus lanes, a bike path, and widened sidewalks.
Third Avenue is made up of four vehicle lanes, two parking lanes, and one bus lane. NYCDOT is looking at transforming the artery into two vehicle lanes, two bus lanes, a bike path, and widened sidewalks.
Delta investing $60 Million in air taxi developer
Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport.
Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport.
3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.