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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The NIMBY in Chief

The White House's decision, announced during the government shutdown, seems designed to put pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leaders in the Senate and House respectively, who both happen to represent New York State. But the specific way in which Donald Trump has decided to block the projects-by imposing an onerous regulatory-review process-is a troubling omen of how he might broadly undermine development across the country.
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fromTHE CITY - NYC News
3 days ago

Interborough Express Reaches New Milestone on the Road to Rollout

The Interborough Express can begin environmental review, advancing a $5.5 billion light-rail linking Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights to boost cross-borough transit and connections.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Have a busload of fun at the New York Transit Museum's 2025 Bus Festival in Brooklyn

The New York Transit Museum's 2025 Bus Festival showcases classic buses on September 21, providing a nostalgic experience without the need for OMNY cards.
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Man sought after exposing himself to teen on F train in Queens

Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to an 18-year-old woman on a northbound F train at Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Ask the MTA | Subway cleanings, conductors and why MetroCards look they way they do | amNewYork

All cars in service are continually cleaned at end terminals, with staff sweeping and mopping the floors and wiping down seats. Most are also sent for external washing once a week.
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fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Op-ed | Congestion pricing works, and NYC is not going back | amNewYork

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has drastically improved traffic conditions and is generating significant revenue for transit improvements.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago
NYC politics

Congestion pricing: Judge grants MTA a temporary restraining order blocking feds from withholding transit funds

MTA victorious in court, blocking USDOT's funding cuts over congestion pricing challenges.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-ed | Congestion pricing works, and NYC is not going back | amNewYork

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has drastically improved traffic conditions and is generating significant revenue for transit improvements.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Congestion pricing: Judge grants MTA a temporary restraining order blocking feds from withholding transit funds

MTA victorious in court, blocking USDOT's funding cuts over congestion pricing challenges.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC's 'Train Daddy' Andy Byford is coming back to take over long-troubled Penn Station overhaul

Andy Byford returns to New York transit to lead Penn Station's revamp, marking significant federal involvement in state transportation.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago

MTA's newest generation of dog cops graduate from training

14 canine officers graduated from the MTA Police Department's explosives detection and anti-terrorism training.
The canines will patrol extensive rail networks, enhancing safety in New York and Connecticut.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Subway safety: More cops, better lighting in stations highlighted in NYS $254 billion approved budget

Increased subway crime in NYC is attributed to fare evaders, prompting Governor Hochul to enhance safety measures in the transit system.
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