Lyft safety report: More than 4,100 sexual assault claims filed over 3-year span
In Lyft’s first-ever safety report published on Thursday, the rideshare app revealed that it received over 4,100 reports of sexual assault from 2017 through 2019.
In Lyft’s first-ever safety report published on Thursday, the rideshare app revealed that it received over 4,100 reports of sexual assault from 2017 through 2019.
Complaints of overcrowding on LIRR as commuters return
Trains are becoming more crowded, to the point where some people have not been able to get a seat during rush hour.
Trains are becoming more crowded, to the point where some people have not been able to get a seat during rush hour.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
School bus strikes utility pole, fire hydrant in NJ
Emergency crews were on the scene of a school bus crash in Montclair that left the bus driver with non- life-threatening injuries. None of the children aboard were injured, said police.
Emergency crews were on the scene of a school bus crash in Montclair that left the bus driver with non- life-threatening injuries. None of the children aboard were injured, said police.
Former Boeing pilot indicted for deceiving FAA about automated flight system attributed to 2 deadly crashes
A federal grand jury has charged a former Boeing chief technical pilot with deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) in connection with the agency's evaluation of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplane, and scheming to defraud Boeing’s U.S.‑based airline customers to obtain tens of millions of dollars for Boeing.
A federal grand jury has charged a former Boeing chief technical pilot with deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) in connection with the agency's evaluation of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplane, and scheming to defraud Boeing’s U.S.‑based airline customers to obtain tens of millions of dollars for Boeing.
Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport put on hold after criticism
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
The Port Authority is putting its $2 billion project to build a rail link to LaGuardia Airport on hold in order to consider alternatives.
1 dead after helicopter crash in Orange County
According to authorities, the helicopter crashed near Storm King Mountain near State Route 218, nearly 70 miles north of New York City.
According to authorities, the helicopter crashed near Storm King Mountain near State Route 218, nearly 70 miles north of New York City.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
New data shows 2021 was deadliest summer for traffic deaths in NYC
A new report says Vision Zero is failing and that this past summer was one of the deadliest on the roads of the five boroughs in years.
A new report says Vision Zero is failing and that this past summer was one of the deadliest on the roads of the five boroughs in years.
Planned AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport seems doomed
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
The proposed LaGuardia AirTrain plan seems to be slowing down and possibly switching gears as Gov. Kathy Hochul suggests the Port Authority look at alternative transit solutions.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
Huntington school bus deal averts crisis
According to an email sent by officials, as of September 30, the district's bus company would no longer cover as many as 42 morning and 34 afternoon school bus routes.
According to an email sent by officials, as of September 30, the district's bus company would no longer cover as many as 42 morning and 34 afternoon school bus routes.
MTA's finances, congestion pricing under scrutiny from lawmakers
The Acting MTA Chairman testified before state lawmakers who were looking for answers as to just how dire the transit agency's financial picture really is.
The Acting MTA Chairman testified before state lawmakers who were looking for answers as to just how dire the transit agency's financial picture really is.
United Airlines to fire 593 employees who refused COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
United Airlines said it has already begun firing hundreds of employees who have refused to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Derailed Amtrak train was going just under speed limit, officials say
Investigators do not know the cause of the accident, but they are studying video from the train.
Investigators do not know the cause of the accident, but they are studying video from the train.
Long Island grapples with high auto fatalities
Long Island's two counties are among the tops in New York state for auto fatalities, and officials and safety advocates say increased enforcement can't be the only solution.
Long Island's two counties are among the tops in New York state for auto fatalities, and officials and safety advocates say increased enforcement can't be the only solution.
Amtrak train derailment leaves 3 dead, several hurt in Montana
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX Television Stations that at least three people were killed after an Amtrak train derailed near Joplin, Montana.
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX Television Stations that at least three people were killed after an Amtrak train derailed near Joplin, Montana.
'Kids' these days: Connecticut State Troopers escort wayward goats off highway
Some 'baaaad' goats were escorted home by members of the Connecticut State Police on Friday after wandering onto I-395 near Waterford on Friday.
Some 'baaaad' goats were escorted home by members of the Connecticut State Police on Friday after wandering onto I-395 near Waterford on Friday.
Flight attendants call for more action against unruly passengers
Since January, the Federal Aviation Administration has logged more than 4,200 unruly passenger reports, leading to more than $1 million in fines issued.
Since January, the Federal Aviation Administration has logged more than 4,200 unruly passenger reports, leading to more than $1 million in fines issued.