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fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

What's that weird sound in the subway station? Listen up for these new audio artworks

NYC subway stations broadcast multilingual poetic announcements via the MTA public-address system, with custom tones and 24 recorded messages across several major stations.
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

The NYC subway just had its worst summer in nearly a decade, says new MTA data

NYC subway experienced 138 major incidents in June–July due to aging infrastructure, delayed upgrades, funding standoffs, and changing incident criteria, causing widespread commuter disruption.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC subway hits 4 million riders for 3 days straight

New York City's subway recorded over 4 million daily riders for three consecutive days, its best summer performance since 2019.
Miscellaneous
fromHypebae
1 month ago

Graffiti Legend Lady Pink Brings NYC to London

Lady Pink's exhibition "Miss Subway NYC" showcases her iconic graffiti art and pays tribute to the NYC subway culture.
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NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Expanded cell service is coming to more trains in NYC

Expanded cell service is coming to NYC subway tunnels, enhancing connectivity for riders on select train lines.
NYC startup
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Expanded cell service is coming to more trains in NYC

Expanded cell service is coming to NYC subway tunnels, enhancing connectivity for riders on select train lines.
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fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC 'showtime' dancers adapt to MTA's modern subway trains

Murphy, who performs on the lines with a crew of other dancers, said he used to design his routine around the original, single poles. 'With the single pole, you could do a lot. It's one pole, you could go crazy.' He said he used to be able to seamlessly twirl on any part of the single pole. Now he's relegated to the bottom half, just under where the pole splits, spinning just barely a foot off the ground.
NYC music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

New York City's plan to turn subway platforms into art galleries

Rex's Dino Store is a 7-foot tall, papier-mâché T-Rex art installation at Grand Army Plaza, aiming to add whimsy to NYC subway riders' commutes.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC subway fare evasion thrives, despite MTA's efforts to stop the revenue-losing scourge

Fare evasion at subway stations in NYC is escalating, with a significant increase in offenses observed at the Woodside-61st Street station in Queens.
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Recounting Andrew Cuomo's great NYC subway fumble

Cuomo's focus on major projects is criticized for neglecting subway maintenance, worsening NYC's transit reliability.
fromChalkbeat
3 months ago

My commute to high school is my refuge

Embracing the unpredictability of NYC subway commuting can turn daily annoyances into meaningful experiences.
fromGothamist
3 months ago

NYC subway riders can take century-old trains in Brooklyn next month

Vintage NYC subway trains to be available for public rides on June 7-8, reflecting the city's transit history.
fromUntapped New York
10 months ago

What Do the Tiny Signs on NYC Subway Stairs Mean? - Untapped New York

Subway stair labels assist with navigation and repair identification for MTA staff, utilizing a coded system for users.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Stand clear: Sicko slugs NYC subway conductor over closing doors

When the unhinged assailant heard the conductor's call for help come over the supervisor's radio, he took off down the stairs and out of the station, Joseph said.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

Subway tensions rise as crime fears increase, with MTA officials blaming outside sources for perceptions of danger despite claims of safety improvements.
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