Plans to repair section of BQE leave some Brooklyn Heights residents unhappy
A plan to repair a section of the Brooklyn?Queens Expressway has some residents arguing that it will only make a bad traffic situation worse.
A plan to repair a section of the Brooklyn?Queens Expressway has some residents arguing that it will only make a bad traffic situation worse.
Do we rely too heavily on GPS directions?
It seems like everyone has a smartphone or some kind of device giving drivers a digital personal assistant navigating them to their destination. But is blind faith in the navigator in our phone a good idea, and should we relearn the old-fashioned ways of finding our way around?
It seems like everyone has a smartphone or some kind of device giving drivers a digital personal assistant navigating them to their destination. But is blind faith in the navigator in our phone a good idea, and should we relearn the old-fashioned ways of finding our way around?
Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.
Anti-police protesters demand 'cop-free' NYC subways
Demonstrators are calling for the MTA to make all public transit free and are also protesting what they call over-policing on the subways.
Demonstrators are calling for the MTA to make all public transit free and are also protesting what they call over-policing on the subways.
Protestors cause chaos for evening rush
Demonstrators stormed Grand Central Terminal on Friday to protest over-policing on the subway and calling for the MTA to make all public transit free.
Demonstrators stormed Grand Central Terminal on Friday to protest over-policing on the subway and calling for the MTA to make all public transit free.
Cabs in NYC may add surge pricing to compete with ride-hailing companies
If you?ve ever ordered an Uber or a Lyft on a Saturday night or a rainy day, you know how surge pricing works. The price can as much as triple when demand is high. But now, a new proposal from the city?s Taxi Medallion Task Force wants to allow yellow cab drivers to do the same thing.
If you?ve ever ordered an Uber or a Lyft on a Saturday night or a rainy day, you know how surge pricing works. The price can as much as triple when demand is high. But now, a new proposal from the city?s Taxi Medallion Task Force wants to allow yellow cab drivers to do the same thing.
MTA pilot program aims to make subway travel easier for visually impaired passengers
Riding the subway can be challenging for disabled riders, but the MTA’s first-ever accessible station lab in downtown Brooklyn hopes to make the system much easier to navigate, especially for visually impaired passengers like Bryan Velazquez.
Riding the subway can be challenging for disabled riders, but the MTA’s first-ever accessible station lab in downtown Brooklyn hopes to make the system much easier to navigate, especially for visually impaired passengers like Bryan Velazquez.
Panel: Rebuild Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with fewer lanes
An expert panel is recommending rebuilding the aging Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
An expert panel is recommending rebuilding the aging Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Uplifting Proposal: Engineering couple gets engaged atop bridge's raised deck
Dan Del Tufo and Julia Kallmerten are both civil engineers who have worked on projects around Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, N.H. They are also a couple.
Dan Del Tufo and Julia Kallmerten are both civil engineers who have worked on projects around Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth, N.H. They are also a couple.
MTA unveils program to help visually impaired riders
The MTA is testing out a new pilot program that aims to make using the subway much easier for visually impaired passengers.
The MTA is testing out a new pilot program that aims to make using the subway much easier for visually impaired passengers.
FAA faces criticism from federal investigators over helicopter recommendations
Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.
Federal investigators have expressed their frustrations with the FAA for failing to implement their recommendations following a deadly helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others.
Cops hunt man who followed woman into bathroom in attempted rape
The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding the man who attempted to rape a woman he assaulted inside a subway station.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding the man who attempted to rape a woman he assaulted inside a subway station.
MTA launches new campaign to crack down on hate crimes
The MTA has launched an aggressive campaign to combat hate on mass transit.
The MTA has launched an aggressive campaign to combat hate on mass transit.
Bryant Park subway sign changed to read Kobe Bryant Park
The day after his untimely death, a subway sign in Midtown Manhattan was altered to honor basketball great Kobe Bryant.
The day after his untimely death, a subway sign in Midtown Manhattan was altered to honor basketball great Kobe Bryant.
Report: NY is America’s 19th-best state to drive in
A new study by financial advisory site WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th-best state to drive in, while Connecticut and New Jersey come in at number 40 and 43 out of 50, respectively.
A new study by financial advisory site WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th-best state to drive in, while Connecticut and New Jersey come in at number 40 and 43 out of 50, respectively.
Amtrak train hits work truck on tracks in Conn.
More than 60 people were aboard the train headed to Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday morning when it hit a truck on the tracks.
More than 60 people were aboard the train headed to Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday morning when it hit a truck on the tracks.
NYC subway chief Andy Byford resigns after 2 years
The man who earned the unlikely nickname ?Train Daddy? as chief of New York City?s beleaguered transit agency announced Thursday that he was taking himself out of service, resigning after two years of trying to improve the Big Apple?s often frustrating subway and bus systems.
The man who earned the unlikely nickname ?Train Daddy? as chief of New York City?s beleaguered transit agency announced Thursday that he was taking himself out of service, resigning after two years of trying to improve the Big Apple?s often frustrating subway and bus systems.
Video: Firefighter rescues driver stranded in raging river
A daring rescue in a raging river was caught on video.
A daring rescue in a raging river was caught on video.
NYC Transit President Andy Byford resigns
Andy Byford is stepping down from the MTA.
Andy Byford is stepping down from the MTA.
Bed bugs blamed for massive subway delays
Subway riders are used to hearing a lot of reasons for delays.
Subway riders are used to hearing a lot of reasons for delays.