Fare hikes off the table, but MTA considering major service cuts in 2023
While fare hikes that were set to be implemented this fall are no longer being considered, buses, trains, and the subway could all see major service cuts in 2023
While fare hikes that were set to be implemented this fall are no longer being considered, buses, trains, and the subway could all see major service cuts in 2023
Hit-and-run in Queens park highlights dangers of illegal motorbikes
The NYPD says a "two-wheel motorized device" slammed into a 4-year-old boy in a parking lot in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Sunday.
The NYPD says a "two-wheel motorized device" slammed into a 4-year-old boy in a parking lot in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park on Sunday.
Teenage banner plane pilot makes safe emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey
A teenage pilot flying a banner plane over the Jersey Shore was able to safely land his plane on a bridge near Ocean City Monday afternoon after he experienced engine trouble, authorities say.
A teenage pilot flying a banner plane over the Jersey Shore was able to safely land his plane on a bridge near Ocean City Monday afternoon after he experienced engine trouble, authorities say.
Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices
Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.
Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.
15-year improvement plan laid out for congested Northeast Corridor
A coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on Wednesday released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor.
A coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on Wednesday released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor.
Heavy rain triggers flash floods in subways, on highways
Excessive runoff from rainfall flooded highways, streets, and subway stations in New York on Thursday, prompting outrage from riders and elected officials.
Excessive runoff from rainfall flooded highways, streets, and subway stations in New York on Thursday, prompting outrage from riders and elected officials.
Amtrak orders new trains to replace aging fleet for $7.3 billion
Amtrak has contracted a unit of a German company to build dozens of new trains in the U.S. to replace its aging fleet.
Amtrak has contracted a unit of a German company to build dozens of new trains in the U.S. to replace its aging fleet.
Water leak in control tower causes delays at JFK Airport
According to a tweet from the airport, Air Controllers are currently operating from a secondary control tower due to the issue.
According to a tweet from the airport, Air Controllers are currently operating from a secondary control tower due to the issue.
New York City region has nation's worst traffic
The New York City metro area has overtaken Los Angeles as the title-holder for the nation’s worst traffic.
The New York City metro area has overtaken Los Angeles as the title-holder for the nation’s worst traffic.
NJ residents say new licenses look 'fake,' 'bootleg,' and are causing them problems
Residents have taken to social media to criticize the state's new driver's licenses, alleging that they look fraudulent and have caused them to be denied service at bars and restaurants.
Residents have taken to social media to criticize the state's new driver's licenses, alleging that they look fraudulent and have caused them to be denied service at bars and restaurants.
Buttigieg tours Hudson River rail tunnel; Gateway project gains steam
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the century-old rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey Monday as a long-delayed project to build a new tunnel gains steam.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg toured the century-old rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey Monday as a long-delayed project to build a new tunnel gains steam.
NYPD to crack down on motorcycles, mopeds in pedestrian paths on 59th St. Bridge
The NYPD says it is taking action on motorcycles and mopeds using pedestrian lanes on the 59th Street Bridge, but a recent visit saw the vehicles still invading the path.
The NYPD says it is taking action on motorcycles and mopeds using pedestrian lanes on the 59th Street Bridge, but a recent visit saw the vehicles still invading the path.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Pedestrians, cyclists say mopeds are invading NYC bike lanes
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
The city's bridges are back to being packed full during the morning rush, and cyclists say motorcycles and mopeds are invading their already narrow pathways.
Connecticut governor pledges to cut train travel time to New York
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Construction of protected bike lanes on Brooklyn Bridge begins next week
Authorities say that the addition of protected bike lanes will relieve longtime congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, and are warning motorists of major traffic changes.
Authorities say that the addition of protected bike lanes will relieve longtime congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge promenade, and are warning motorists of major traffic changes.
Delta Air Lines shares touching note left by pilot at start of pandemic
A Delta pilot who went to California to bring a company aircraft out of storage found a touching note left by the pilot who brought the plane to storage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
A Delta pilot who went to California to bring a company aircraft out of storage found a touching note left by the pilot who brought the plane to storage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Leadership shakeup at the MTA; Feinberg to chair board
The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.
The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.