Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations
Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
New push for a car-free Broadway after horrifying taxi crash
The non-profit group Transportation Alternatives says it wants the city to ban cars from 33rd Street to 14th Street.
The non-profit group Transportation Alternatives says it wants the city to ban cars from 33rd Street to 14th Street.
Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions
As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.
As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.
Neighborhood parking rule change frustrates car owners
Lower East Side resident Michael Steward says he got a surprise $115 ticket recently. He said the parking rules changed on Avenue D without notice.
Lower East Side resident Michael Steward says he got a surprise $115 ticket recently. He said the parking rules changed on Avenue D without notice.
Bulldozed: Dozens of illegal motorcycles crushed in Brooklyn
A bulldozer revved its engine, spewed black exhaust, and proceeded to roll over nearly 100 unregistered dirt bikes, ATVs, and minibikes at an impound lot in Brooklyn.
A bulldozer revved its engine, spewed black exhaust, and proceeded to roll over nearly 100 unregistered dirt bikes, ATVs, and minibikes at an impound lot in Brooklyn.
Airlines continue canceling flights, blame bad weather and pilot shortage
Since Thursday, some 19,000 flights have either been canceled or delayed. That includes 40 at DFW Monday and 17 at Love Field. Airlines are blaming bad weather and a shortage of pilots.
Since Thursday, some 19,000 flights have either been canceled or delayed. That includes 40 at DFW Monday and 17 at Love Field. Airlines are blaming bad weather and a shortage of pilots.
U.S. air travel snarled by staff shortages, bad weather
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
Airlines canceled more than 1,500 flights across the country on Thursday and more than a third of all flights leaving LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports. On Friday, more than 20% of departing flights were either canceled or delayed.
Study shows increased commuter traffic, highlights need for Gateway Project
The race to repair the damaged North River rail tunnel continues, as a new study shows that by 2030, New York City could see even more commuters than it did in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The race to repair the damaged North River rail tunnel continues, as a new study shows that by 2030, New York City could see even more commuters than it did in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MTA railroad ridership hits 2/3rds of pre-pandemic levels
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
The LIRR is now carrying 66% of its pre-pandemic ridership, while Metro-North is carrying 67% of its pre-pandemic ridership.
UPS tests battery-powered delivery cycles in NYC
UPS has unveiled a battery-powered four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world's most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The slimmed-down vehicles look familiar enough with the company's gold-colored logo and accompanying stripe on a dark brown background.
UPS has unveiled a battery-powered four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world's most congested streets and to reduce its carbon footprint. The slimmed-down vehicles look familiar enough with the company's gold-colored logo and accompanying stripe on a dark brown background.
Urine sensors to be tested in Boston transit elevators
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is launching a pilot program this summer with urine detection sensors placed in four downtown elevators. The MBTA said public urination is not only unsanitary but can also damage elevators.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is launching a pilot program this summer with urine detection sensors placed in four downtown elevators. The MBTA said public urination is not only unsanitary but can also damage elevators.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
George Washington Bridge going cashless beginning July 10
The busy George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls, and in the process removing a reminder of a notorious piece of history.
The busy George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey and New York City is moving to cashless tolls, and in the process removing a reminder of a notorious piece of history.
Pilot injured after helicopter crashes at NJ airport
Authorities say that a Bell Model 407 helicopter crashed to the ground near the north side of Essex County Airport in Fairfield.
Authorities say that a Bell Model 407 helicopter crashed to the ground near the north side of Essex County Airport in Fairfield.
Debate over Westchester County Airport's future underway
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Group of teens trespassing on railroad narrowly dodge oncoming train
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Officials say a group of teenagers can be seen trying to outrun the train and nearly getting run over.
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.