NYC considers JFK-to-Manhattan taxi fee increase

NYC’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking to increase the flat fee for a taxi between JFK and Manhattan from $52 to $65 and a $39 flat fare would be established for trips between LaGuardia and Manhattan.

Calls to repair Long Island's crumbling roads, bridges

Labor leaders and advocates are calling on New York lawmakers to fix the state's failing roads and bridges.

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

Gas prices soar; here are ways to save money

Prices at the pump are setting records. Here are some ways you can save money on gas.

NYC subways, other transit to get $769M more in pandemic aid

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive an additional $769 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a victory for New Yorkers.

23 NYC traffic deaths in February, most since 2008

There have already been 42 traffic-related deaths so far in 2022, 58% more than the same period in 2021.

Plans unveiled for Manhattan-LaGuardia Airport connection

More plans have been unveiled for a public transit connection between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, months after a $2 billion project to build an elevated rail link through Queens was put on hold.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Delta Air Lines dissolves ties with Russian-national airline

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has joined the growing list of Western businesses suspending ties with Russia following that country’s invasion of Ukraine this week.

Amtrak Acela train stuck in Queens for hours

An Amtrak train carrying more than 100 passengers from Boston to Washington got stuck in Queens for hours on Monday because of a loss of power, the railroad said.

NJ reaches $20.5M settlement with bus firm over missed trips

The settlement stems from when the state joined a whistleblower lawsuit in 2020 against Hoboken-based Academy Bus LLC, which bills itself as the largest privately owned and operated transportation company in the country.

Cyclists falls to her death from rising Florida drawbridge

A bicyclist fell to her death when a drawbridge connecting Palm Beach to the Florida mainland began rising before she could reach the other side. A bystander tried to pull her to safety but lost his grip, officials said.

Teen passenger killed in crash while fleeing police, says NYPD

An 18-year-old girl who was a passenger in a car that fled police in Brooklyn was killed in a subsequent crash, according to the NYPD. Several others were injured.

NY snowstorm: Planes, trains, automobile issues

A powerful nor’easter that is causing blizzard conditions is making it difficult to get around no matter what method you are trying to use.

Long Island nor'easter winter storm preps

Much of Long Island is under a blizzard warning, with at least a foot of snow expected to fall in many places.

3G networks end this year - Here's how it could be a problem for your car

Many cars will lose various abilities, like voice assistants and calling emergency services when 3G wireless networks disappear this year.

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.