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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

PHOTOS: Suspect Sought For Fatal MTA Bus Stabbing, NYPD Says

A fatal stabbing incident occurred on an MTA shuttle bus in Brooklyn, leading to police searching for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Scofflaw hops behind wheel of MTA bus at NYC depot, drives off with operator on board: cops

A man stole an MTA bus while the driver was on board, crashed shortly after, and was arrested.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA claims subways are safer while pointing finger at Trump admin for bad rep - straphangers still 'scared s-tless'

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

PHOTOS: Suspect Sought For Fatal MTA Bus Stabbing, NYPD Says

A fatal stabbing incident occurred on an MTA shuttle bus in Brooklyn, leading to police searching for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Scofflaw hops behind wheel of MTA bus at NYC depot, drives off with operator on board: cops

A man stole an MTA bus while the driver was on board, crashed shortly after, and was arrested.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA claims subways are safer while pointing finger at Trump admin for bad rep - straphangers still 'scared s-tless'

more#crime
#congestion-pricing
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Congestion pricing flub mirrors Trump admin's Signalgate screwup

Trump administration's legal mishap undermines their congestion pricing lawsuit, showcasing internal disarray.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump's Easter Sunday deadline

New York's congestion toll remains in effect despite federal attempts to halt it, aimed at reducing traffic and funding public transportation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

MTA defies feds' fourth deadline to kill congestion pricing, calls Duffy threats a 'sham'

MTA defies federal deadlines concerning congestion pricing, calling threats a sham amid ongoing court battles.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing brings in nearly $159 million in three months

The congestion pricing program in Lower Manhattan has successfully reduced traffic and generated significant revenue in its initial months.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Congestion pricing rakes in $159 million for MTA in first quarter of 2025

Congestion pricing in NYC has raised $159 million in just three months of 2025, supporting vital public transport improvements.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

Congestion pricing flub mirrors Trump admin's Signalgate screwup

Trump administration's legal mishap undermines their congestion pricing lawsuit, showcasing internal disarray.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

Toll on Manhattan drivers remains in effect, despite Trump's Easter Sunday deadline

New York's congestion toll remains in effect despite federal attempts to halt it, aimed at reducing traffic and funding public transportation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

MTA defies feds' fourth deadline to kill congestion pricing, calls Duffy threats a 'sham'

MTA defies federal deadlines concerning congestion pricing, calling threats a sham amid ongoing court battles.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Congestion pricing brings in nearly $159 million in three months

The congestion pricing program in Lower Manhattan has successfully reduced traffic and generated significant revenue in its initial months.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Congestion pricing rakes in $159 million for MTA in first quarter of 2025

Congestion pricing in NYC has raised $159 million in just three months of 2025, supporting vital public transport improvements.
more#congestion-pricing
#public-transit
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MTA bleeds millions as bus fare evasion runs rampant in NYC

Fare evasion on NYC buses results in significant financial losses for the MTA, totaling millions annually, necessitating urgent action.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the crumbling, leaky century-old tunnel at the center of a fight between Amtrak and MTA

Amtrak plans a 13-month shutdown of one East River Tunnel track for repairs, facing public blame and limited operational alternatives.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

MTA bleeds millions as bus fare evasion runs rampant in NYC

Fare evasion on NYC buses results in significant financial losses for the MTA, totaling millions annually, necessitating urgent action.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the crumbling, leaky century-old tunnel at the center of a fight between Amtrak and MTA

Amtrak plans a 13-month shutdown of one East River Tunnel track for repairs, facing public blame and limited operational alternatives.
more#public-transit
#public-transportation
more#public-transportation
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The M.T.A. Gets $68 Billion in the State Budget. What Will Riders Get?

The M.T.A. secures $68.4 billion for mass transit improvements, but funding uncertainties remain a major concern.
Completion of M.T.A. projects may be jeopardized by potential funding withdrawals.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Could NYC subway turnstiles become a thing of the past? MTA shares a look at the future.

The MTA plans to replace subway turnstiles with new gates to enhance fare compliance and accessibility.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Grand Army Bar pays homage to the woes and wonders of public transit with MTA-themed cocktail menu * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

The M.T.A. Gets $68 Billion in the State Budget. What Will Riders Get?

The M.T.A. secures $68.4 billion for mass transit improvements, but funding uncertainties remain a major concern.
Completion of M.T.A. projects may be jeopardized by potential funding withdrawals.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Could NYC subway turnstiles become a thing of the past? MTA shares a look at the future.

The MTA plans to replace subway turnstiles with new gates to enhance fare compliance and accessibility.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Grand Army Bar pays homage to the woes and wonders of public transit with MTA-themed cocktail menu * Brooklyn Paper

more#new-york-city
#public-transport
NYC politics
fromPCMAG
3 weeks ago

NYC Bets on AI Surveillance to Clean Up Subways, Predict Criminal Behavior

MTA is leveraging AI to enhance subway security by identifying potential threats in real-time using video surveillance.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA now ready to find $3B in savings after NYS budget falls short of massive $68B proposal: 'Welcome the challenge'

NYC politics
fromPCMAG
3 weeks ago

NYC Bets on AI Surveillance to Clean Up Subways, Predict Criminal Behavior

MTA is leveraging AI to enhance subway security by identifying potential threats in real-time using video surveillance.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

MTA delaying emergency gate openings to thwart fare evaders - as critics sound alarms over safety: 'Putting people's lives at risk'

The MTA's fare evasion crackdown may jeopardize safety, especially for people with disabilities, due to delayed emergency exits.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

MTA now ready to find $3B in savings after NYS budget falls short of massive $68B proposal: 'Welcome the challenge'

more#public-transport
#infrastructure
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday Headlines: Trump's Revenge Tour Now Includes a Stop at Penn Station - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump Administration has taken control of the Penn Station rebuild exclusively with Amtrak, sidelining the MTA.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between federal and state transit agencies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

MTA to begin replacing NYC's subway turnstiles with modern fare gates

The MTA is replacing turnstiles with modern gates to combat $700 million in annual fare evasion losses.
Alternative transportation
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC now has a car-free path that connects Manhattan, the Bronx and Randall's Island in win for walkers, cyclists

A new bike and pedestrian path on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge enhances connectivity between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Randall's Island.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

No, Gov. Hochul Hasn't 'Fully Funded' the MTA Capital Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's funding claims for the MTA's capital plan are misleading and may not address the underlying financial issues.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Not the Same Ol' MTA: Cost of Upgrading Subway Signals is Cut in Half - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday Headlines: Trump's Revenge Tour Now Includes a Stop at Penn Station - Streetsblog New York City

The Trump Administration has taken control of the Penn Station rebuild exclusively with Amtrak, sidelining the MTA.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between federal and state transit agencies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

MTA to begin replacing NYC's subway turnstiles with modern fare gates

The MTA is replacing turnstiles with modern gates to combat $700 million in annual fare evasion losses.
Alternative transportation
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC now has a car-free path that connects Manhattan, the Bronx and Randall's Island in win for walkers, cyclists

A new bike and pedestrian path on the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge enhances connectivity between Manhattan, the Bronx, and Randall's Island.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

No, Gov. Hochul Hasn't 'Fully Funded' the MTA Capital Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's funding claims for the MTA's capital plan are misleading and may not address the underlying financial issues.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Not the Same Ol' MTA: Cost of Upgrading Subway Signals is Cut in Half - Streetsblog New York City

more#infrastructure
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 days ago

Bronx man sentenced to 5 years for brutal beating of 75-year-old MTA worker at subway station Bronx Times

Without provocation, the defendant punched and kicked a 75-year-old MTA employee who was in uniform on his way to work, District Attorney Clark said.
Brooklyn
#fare-evasion
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | $100-an-hour subway guards are holding doors open for fare beaters, sleeping on the job

MTA's security personnel inadvertently facilitate fare evading rather than preventing it.
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago
NYC startup

Check out the "fare evader gates" that the MTA is testing out at 20 stations this fall

The MTA introduces advanced fare gates with AI technology to combat fare evasion effectively.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | $100-an-hour subway guards are holding doors open for fare beaters, sleeping on the job

MTA's security personnel inadvertently facilitate fare evading rather than preventing it.
more#fare-evasion
#amtrak
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Renovation

Amtrak's East River tunnels are in such bad shape that parts crumble at the slightest touch

fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams says Amtrak has 'refused to listen to reason' about repairs to East River tunnels

NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Trump Station? Feds take control of Penn Station rebuild, kick MTA off the project

Trump is overseeing the reconstruction of Penn Station, removing MTA from the project.
Renovation
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Amtrak's East River tunnels are in such bad shape that parts crumble at the slightest touch

Amtrak's East River tunnels require substantial repairs due to age and damage, involving a massive $1.6 billion undertaking.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Mayor Adams says Amtrak has 'refused to listen to reason' about repairs to East River tunnels

Mayor Adams urges Amtrak to adjust tunnel repairs to minimize commuter disruption during East River tunnel shutdowns.
more#amtrak
#nypd
more#nypd
#public-safety
Artificial intelligence
fromTechSpot
3 weeks ago

New York wants to use AI and cameras to detect subway crime before it happens

The MTA plans to use AI to predict and prevent crime on subways by analyzing behavior in live security footage.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechSpot
3 weeks ago

New York wants to use AI and cameras to detect subway crime before it happens

The MTA plans to use AI to predict and prevent crime on subways by analyzing behavior in live security footage.
more#public-safety
#transportation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights funding for MTA capital plan in $254 billion state budget agreement

New York's FY2026 budget includes an increased payroll tax to fund the MTA's $68 billion capital plan, benefiting small businesses.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights funding for MTA capital plan in $254 billion state budget agreement

New York's FY2026 budget includes an increased payroll tax to fund the MTA's $68 billion capital plan, benefiting small businesses.
more#transportation
#payroll-tax
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Fuming NYC businesses warn of exodus over Hochul's plan to hike payroll taxes to pay for MTA's massive $68B capital plan

Governor Hochul's payroll tax hike could drive businesses out of New York, negatively impacting job growth and worker compensation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

MTA will reap NYC business tax, speed camera fines under NY's $254B behemoth budget

New York's budget introduces payroll tax hikes to fund MTA projects, impacting businesses and contradicting affordability claims.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Fuming NYC businesses warn of exodus over Hochul's plan to hike payroll taxes to pay for MTA's massive $68B capital plan

Governor Hochul's payroll tax hike could drive businesses out of New York, negatively impacting job growth and worker compensation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

MTA will reap NYC business tax, speed camera fines under NY's $254B behemoth budget

New York's budget introduces payroll tax hikes to fund MTA projects, impacting businesses and contradicting affordability claims.
more#payroll-tax
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Rockaway A train service to reopen on May 19 in time for beach season

We're thrilled that the A train is once again going out to the Rockaways and that structural damage from Hurricane Sandy has now been repaired.
NYC LGBT
#brooklyn
Cocktails
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

You can drink MTA-themed cocktails at this bar in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Grand Army Bar celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new cocktail menu inspired by New York's MTA.
Cocktails
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

You can drink MTA-themed cocktails at this bar in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's Grand Army Bar celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new cocktail menu inspired by New York's MTA.
more#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Hochul's sneaky MTA tax hike is a job-killing train wreck

Hochul raises taxes hidden from voters, like the Payroll Mobility Tax, which finances transit projects without direct backlash.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | MTA spent 8 years and more than $3M fighting broken-elevator case in court: 'disgrace'

MTA prioritizes legal battles over fixing broken elevators, impacting disabled individuals.
Chronic maintenance issues in NYC subway system lead to significant legal disputes and criticism.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency

Long Island Republicans urged an MTA audit in response to a tax increase affecting suburban businesses.
#subway-safety
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

MTA Audit: Emergency announcements need improvement warning passengers of self-evacuation risks

MTA must improve communication to prevent subway riders from self-evacuating during delays, risking their safety.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

MTA Audit: Emergency announcements need improvement warning passengers of self-evacuation risks

MTA must improve communication to prevent subway riders from self-evacuating during delays, risking their safety.
more#subway-safety
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

MTA higher-up surprises students with visit to Park Slope school

I was so impressed when I received a letter from P.S. 282 student Sasha Estep. I was compelled to meet him and his fellow classmates.
NYC parents
#penn-station
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump fires MTA from long-awaited Penn Station revamp, puts feds in charge: 'Blank checks are over'

Federal control replaces MTA in Penn Station redesign under Trump's administration.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The feds' Penn Station takeover is ALL about protecting taxpayers from NY pols' seedy schemes

The removal of MTA from Penn Station renovation plans curtails politically motivated spending.
Current Penn Station projects suffice for commuter needs and prevent unnecessary disruptions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump fires MTA from long-awaited Penn Station revamp, puts feds in charge: 'Blank checks are over'

Federal control replaces MTA in Penn Station redesign under Trump's administration.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The feds' Penn Station takeover is ALL about protecting taxpayers from NY pols' seedy schemes

The removal of MTA from Penn Station renovation plans curtails politically motivated spending.
Current Penn Station projects suffice for commuter needs and prevent unnecessary disruptions.
more#penn-station
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