MASS TRANSIT: Service suspensions, road closures due to flooding
The MTA, LIRR and PATH restored most service but other mass transit agencies were still dealing with cancelations and disruptions.
The MTA, LIRR and PATH restored most service but other mass transit agencies were still dealing with cancelations and disruptions.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
New York flooding: Videos show cars submerged, water pouring into subway stations
Dramatic videos show major flash flooding in the New York City area caused by heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Dramatic videos show major flash flooding in the New York City area caused by heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Newark airport: Many flights canceled, delayed after Ida remnants cause major flooding
Dozens of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were either canceled or delayed on Thursday morning after major flooding in the area.
Dozens of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were either canceled or delayed on Thursday morning after major flooding in the area.
TSA names 'cutest canine' among dozens of working dogs
A bomb-sniffing dog named Nirvana-Alona is the "cutest canine" in the TSA's cadre of working dogs.
A bomb-sniffing dog named Nirvana-Alona is the "cutest canine" in the TSA's cadre of working dogs.
New Jersey's gas tax to fall 8.3 cents a gallon on Oct. 1
New Jersey's gas tax will go from 50.7 cents a gallon to 42.4 on Oct. 1, according to the governor's administration.
New Jersey's gas tax will go from 50.7 cents a gallon to 42.4 on Oct. 1, according to the governor's administration.
Jonathan's Law would increase penalties for operating illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
Dozens injured after tour bus crashes on NY Thruway
Over 50 people were injured when the bus ran off the road and rolled over.
Over 50 people were injured when the bus ran off the road and rolled over.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Air travel slows as delta variant surges
Concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19 seem to be driving a summer travel slowdown as the U.S. hits its highest case count in six months.
Concerns about the delta variant of COVID-19 seem to be driving a summer travel slowdown as the U.S. hits its highest case count in six months.
Electric scooter share launches in the Bronx on Aug. 17
An official New York City electric scooter-sharing pilot program launch this month, bringing as many as 3,000 e-scooters to several neighborhoods in the eastern part of the Bronx.
An official New York City electric scooter-sharing pilot program launch this month, bringing as many as 3,000 e-scooters to several neighborhoods in the eastern part of the Bronx.
After Cuomo's resignation, calls to rename former Tappan Zee Bridge
The $4 billion dollar Mario Cuomo Bridge was named in 2017 to honor former Governor Andrew Cuomo's late father, but in light of his resignation, there are renewed calls to change the name back to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
The $4 billion dollar Mario Cuomo Bridge was named in 2017 to honor former Governor Andrew Cuomo's late father, but in light of his resignation, there are renewed calls to change the name back to the Tappan Zee Bridge.
Restaurants frustrated by confusing NYC outdoor dining rules
Outdoor dining structures have become a fixture on NYC's streets, but the transit workers union is taking issue with some of them, saying they're blocking bus lanes.
Outdoor dining structures have become a fixture on NYC's streets, but the transit workers union is taking issue with some of them, saying they're blocking bus lanes.
Infrastructure bill 2021: What's in the $1 trillion bipartisan plan
Here's a breakdown of what is in the infrastructure bill the Senate passed on Wednesday.
Here's a breakdown of what is in the infrastructure bill the Senate passed on Wednesday.
NYC-area transit workers must get vaccinated or tested
The MTA and Port Authority will require New York metro area employees to either be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing starting Labor Day.
The MTA and Port Authority will require New York metro area employees to either be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing starting Labor Day.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
Who is in charge at the MTA?
There are a lot of changing parts at the MTA this week, so with Chairman Pat Foye putting in his last day and interim NYC Transit President Sarah Feinberg saying she is stepping down, just who is in charge?
There are a lot of changing parts at the MTA this week, so with Chairman Pat Foye putting in his last day and interim NYC Transit President Sarah Feinberg saying she is stepping down, just who is in charge?
Nearly 1 in 5 flight attendants saw an unruly passenger this year
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Traffic between NYC, NJ returning to pre-COVID levels, but transit lags
Vehicle traffic between New Jersey and New York City is approaching pre-pandemic levels while public transit ridership continues to lag.
Vehicle traffic between New Jersey and New York City is approaching pre-pandemic levels while public transit ridership continues to lag.
NYPD cracks down on illegal dirt bikes but is it enough?
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
In recent months, the NYPD has confiscated and destroyed huge numbers of illegal dirt bikes, issued hundreds of summonses, and arrested 30 people, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.