NYC focused on pedestrian safety with 'Stop, Let Them Cross' campaign

After 122 pedestrians were killed in New York City last year, the new campaign will enforce traffic rules and improve traffic signals.

Gas prices in U.S. could hit $4 this year

The United States is in a lull period now but high prices return sometimes this spring, with some areas seeing $4 per gallon.

Police: Amtrak conductor dies after falling from train

The conductor is believed to have fallen off the train as it was leaving the station, WJAR-TV reported. The train was stopped to search for the conductor after staff realized she was not answering her radio.

Hochul backs plan for express rail connecting Queens and Brooklyn

The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.

NYC to tackle double-parking on the Upper East Side

The Department of Transportation is considering two plans to stop double and even triple parking on the Upper East Side.

Woman dead, 5 others injured after Queens crash

The car's driver, a 23-year-old man, has been taken into custody and charges are pending.

Winter weather safety items to keep in your car

AAA Northeast is reminding drivers of things to keep inside their vehicles in case they find themselves stuck on roadways during winter weather emergencies.

New York City is ordered to install signals to aid blind pedestrians

A federal judge has ordered New York City to install crosswalk signals to help blind people and those with bad eyesight in more than 9,000 intersections over the next 10 years.

Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

United, Spirit airlines to temporarily increase pay for pilots

Airlines are having to increase pay for employees amid a wave of cancellations due to staff shortages as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry.

Tolls rising on some major roadways in New Jersey in 2022

Rates are set to increase by 3 percent on the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Atlantic City Expressway.

Rep. Tom Suozzi calls Penn Station a 'dungeon,' 'scary place'

Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is running for governor of New York, says Penn Station scares him and that he is concerned about all the homeless people who flock there.

Cyclist, pedestrian struck and killed by truck on Upper East Side

The victims, a 37-year-old man, and a 47-year-old man were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they were pronounced dead.

MTA announces major fare changes to lure riders back

The MTA is testing major changes to its fare structure, passing a new pilot program that would cap costs for riders as long as they use the new tap-and-pay OMNY system.

Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

MTA and Amtrak reach deal to expand transit options

Amtrak and the MTA have struck a deal on two key rail projects in the New York region. Amtrak will upgrade rail lines north of Manhattan to allow Metro-North trains to access Penn Station. And the MTA will help rehab Amtrak-owned tunnels under the East River that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy.