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.
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
NY state police cracking down on drunk driving for Memorial Day weekend
State Police will be stepping up patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving from the evening on May 27 through the morning of May 31.
State Police will be stepping up patrols to combat drunk and reckless driving from the evening on May 27 through the morning of May 31.
NYC subway, LIRR, Metro-North announce new ridership records
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
Ridership on the New York City Subway topped 3.6 million on May 18, the most since the pandemic began.
New technology could slow scooter riders' roll when they ride on sidewalks
Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.
Lime, Scoot and Spin are now unveiling their new technology aimed at keeping the scooters off the sidewalks. The systems allow the scooters to buzz along in the green lane, but slow to 5 miles per hour if they cross onto the sidewalk.
NYC traffic violence is 'public health crisis,' official says
The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation wants more speed cameras put in school zones and more red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. But the city can't do this without permission from Albany.
The commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation wants more speed cameras put in school zones and more red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. But the city can't do this without permission from Albany.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
CDC: Keep wearing a mask on planes, trains, mass transit
The CDC is doubling down on its recommendation that Americans keep wearing well-fitting masks when inside airports and stations, and on planes, trains, buses, and other mass transit.
The CDC is doubling down on its recommendation that Americans keep wearing well-fitting masks when inside airports and stations, and on planes, trains, buses, and other mass transit.
NYPD plans crack down on ATVs, dirt bikes
The NYPD is planning to crack down on ATVs and illegal dirt bikes as riders roar through the city's streets and sidewalks.
The NYPD is planning to crack down on ATVs and illegal dirt bikes as riders roar through the city's streets and sidewalks.
Mayor Adams announces $900M traffic safety investment
The investment will advance the goals laid out in the NYC Streets Plan to rapidly build out critical street safety and public transportation infrastructure.
The investment will advance the goals laid out in the NYC Streets Plan to rapidly build out critical street safety and public transportation infrastructure.
Man punched by Mike Tyson for alleged harassment has long rap sheet, state records show
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
Melvin Townsend III has been convicted of fraud, grand theft, burglary, possession of controlled substances and trafficking in stolen property. The 36-year-old was also incarcerated for 20 months in 2009 and again in 2019 for 15 months.
NYC traffic is awful, but is it the nation's worst?
The latest data from Waze shows the five U.S. cities experiencing the worst traffic hikes between July 2021 and March 2022.
The latest data from Waze shows the five U.S. cities experiencing the worst traffic hikes between July 2021 and March 2022.
NYC traffic deaths up 44% since 2021
There is alarming new data showing pedestrian deaths are on the rise in New York City. So far, 2022 has had the deadliest beginning to any year for pedestrians since 2014.
There is alarming new data showing pedestrian deaths are on the rise in New York City. So far, 2022 has had the deadliest beginning to any year for pedestrians since 2014.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Mask rules at airports and on mass transit vary across NYC area
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
Call it "mask confusion" as a dizzying set of rule updates on mask mandates in the New York City region are leaving travelers unclear where and when they need to mask up.
Federal mask mandate appeal depends on CDC, Biden administration says
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.
Major airlines and airports in places like Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City quickly switched to a mask-optional policy.