Living in Valley Stream, New York
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
NYC housing trends
You could call 2018 the Year of the Renter?in New York City. StreetEasy senior economist Grant Long says rents have been skyrocketing since the end of the financial crisis and finally cooled off last year, putting renters in the driver's seat in 2018. He advises anyone signing a lease this year to ask for a month or two off the front-end.
You could call 2018 the Year of the Renter?in New York City. StreetEasy senior economist Grant Long says rents have been skyrocketing since the end of the financial crisis and finally cooled off last year, putting renters in the driver's seat in 2018. He advises anyone signing a lease this year to ask for a month or two off the front-end.
NJ Transit audit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is making good on a campaign promise. Just days after being sworn into office, the governor signed an executive order calling for a full audit of New Jersey Transit. The audit will also look at the agency's relationship with Amtrak and its use of positive train control, an automatic system made to prevent train collisions and derailments.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is making good on a campaign promise. Just days after being sworn into office, the governor signed an executive order calling for a full audit of New Jersey Transit. The audit will also look at the agency's relationship with Amtrak and its use of positive train control, an automatic system made to prevent train collisions and derailments.
NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.
Council grills MTA
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
Several New York City Council members became quite emotional when it came time to get answers from the MTA. Things got heated over the cost. Council members questioned why city taxpayers must pay more? What happened to MTA funding?
NYC subway crisis
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Transit experts say the New York City subway problems date back to 2010 when the MTA cut the budget, service, and maintenance. That has led to overcrowding and subway breakdowns. Even as MTA ridership reaches record levels, the number of subway car breakdowns is on the rise taking trains out of commission. In some cases, that cuts the capacity to move tens of thousands of passengers during rush hours.
Port Authority leadership changes
The governors of New York and New Jersey announced a major shakeup in the leadership at the Port Authority at the height of the so-called Summer of Hell. In a letter to the governors, current Port Authority Chairman John Degnan announced his resignation. Taking his place will be former New Jersey state Sen. Kevin O'Toole, one of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest allies during the Bridgegate scandal.
The governors of New York and New Jersey announced a major shakeup in the leadership at the Port Authority at the height of the so-called Summer of Hell. In a letter to the governors, current Port Authority Chairman John Degnan announced his resignation. Taking his place will be former New Jersey state Sen. Kevin O'Toole, one of Gov. Chris Christie's biggest allies during the Bridgegate scandal.
Subways in the 1980s
If you were taking the New York City subway in the 1980s, you may remember the frequent derailments, track fires, crime, and filthy conditions. A transportation expert says the subways are headed towards that direction again and has a few ideas that worked then and may work now to get the trains back on track.
If you were taking the New York City subway in the 1980s, you may remember the frequent derailments, track fires, crime, and filthy conditions. A transportation expert says the subways are headed towards that direction again and has a few ideas that worked then and may work now to get the trains back on track.
Sharing a yellow cab
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry. New York has a lot of people; we know this. But how friendly are New Yorkers? That we don't know so much. But as of this week, transportation apps Via and Curb have combined to give New Yorkers the ability to share their taxi cab rides. A win-win, they say.
Two ride-sharing companies are teaming up to try and keep yellow cabs relevant in a city where apps are disrupting the industry. New York has a lot of people; we know this. But how friendly are New Yorkers? That we don't know so much. But as of this week, transportation apps Via and Curb have combined to give New Yorkers the ability to share their taxi cab rides. A win-win, they say.
URB-E
It neither a scooter nor a bike: it is called URB-E, a foldable electronic vehicle. The URB-E models are being showcased at the New York International Auto Show.
It neither a scooter nor a bike: it is called URB-E, a foldable electronic vehicle. The URB-E models are being showcased at the New York International Auto Show.
Ride share bubble?
Whether you're an Uber, Gett, Juno or Lyft loyalist, safe to say most of us have used at least one of the myriad of apps to get around this city. The industry has grown at breakneck speed with few signs of slowing down. In the last year and a half, the number of app based rides has more than tripled. In New York City alone, adding more than 600 million miles and in the last four years 50,000 more cars on the road.
Whether you're an Uber, Gett, Juno or Lyft loyalist, safe to say most of us have used at least one of the myriad of apps to get around this city. The industry has grown at breakneck speed with few signs of slowing down. In the last year and a half, the number of app based rides has more than tripled. In New York City alone, adding more than 600 million miles and in the last four years 50,000 more cars on the road.
Big year ahead for NYC commuters
2017 is a big year for New Yorkers, especially those who commute.
2017 is a big year for New Yorkers, especially those who commute.
Worst roads in NYC
Out of all the neighborhoods in all five boroughs, Kew Gardens is the worst when it comes to road conditions, according to a new report from the city's Independent Budget Office.
Out of all the neighborhoods in all five boroughs, Kew Gardens is the worst when it comes to road conditions, according to a new report from the city's Independent Budget Office.