New York City rule limiting for-hire cruising is struck down

A state judge on Monday struck down a New York City rule expected to take effect next year that would have limited how much time Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles could spend without passengers in the busiest parts of town.

Millions hit the road, rail and skies to travel for Christmas

The great escape is on, from the road to the rails to the skies for holiday travel that is expected to hit a record high this year. 

Millions ready to travel for Christmas holiday
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More than six million people are expected to pass through the area through New Years' Day as the holiday travel season intensifies.

Judge strikes down NYC ride-share cruising rule
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A judge struck down a New York City rule that would have limited how much time Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles could spend without passengers in New York City.

After spike in pedestrian deaths, NYPD to crack down on dangerous driving

New Yorkers can expect an increased police presence at busy intersections in the future, as the number of pedestrian-related traffic deaths has gone up.

NYPD cracking down on dangerous driving
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After a recent spike in pedestrian deaths, New Yorkers can now expect an increased police presence at busy intersections.

Falling ice forces street closures in Midtown

Several streets remained closed Monday due to ice falling from buildings in Midtown.

6 pedestrians killed by vehicles in NYC in 3 days
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A rash of fatal collisions involved pedestrians or bicyclists has claimed six lives in just 72 hours.

MTA announces 20 subway stations will receive accessibility upgrades

Twenty subway stations across New York City will undergo accessibility improvements as part of the MTA's plan to make all of the city's stations accessible by 2034.

20 NYC subway stations to receive accessibility upgrades for disabled riders
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Twenty subway stations across New York City will undergo accessibility improvements as part of the MTA's plan to make all of the city's stations accessible by 2034.

MTA votes to hire more cops

18 of 21 MTA board members voted Wednesday in favor of hiring 500 additional MTA Police officers to patrol subways and Long Island Railroad and Metro-North platforms in the coming year.

Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.

Vehicle fire closes Lincoln Tunnel causing gridlock

A car fire in the Lincoln Tunnel has caused all lanes of traffic in the center tube to be closed in both directions.

Plans move forward to electrify New York City's bus fleet

The nation's largest public bus system rolled out its first all-electric articulated bus Sunday under a plan to convert New York City's transit agency to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.

$5.4 million in federal funds to MacArthur Airport

MacArthur Airport will get infrastructure renovations that will extend the facility's operational life, thanks to an infusion of $5.4 million in federal funds.

Lyft to begin offering car rentals

The ridesharing company Lyft sent a shockwave through the global car-rental market on Thursday when they announced that they plant to start renting vehicles to customers in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. 

Port Authority to test autonomous bus tech to boost speeds

More buses may be able to travel between New Jersey and New York City through the Lincoln Tunnel with the help of autonomous technology.

Hope, worry, lawsuits as NY enacts immigrant license law

A new law allowing New Yorkers to get driver’s licenses without having to prove they are in the country legally is set to take effect Monday, though immigrants might still face hurdles in some parts of the state.

Elderly man assaulted with belt buckle

An elderly man who got into an argument with another man inside a subway station in Midtown Manhattan was assaulted with a belt buckle.