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1 day ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
#autonomous-vehicles
fromCity & State NY
2 hours ago
NYC politics

Across NY, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
2 hours ago

Across NY, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Transportation experts push for more data before New York gets autonomous vehicles | amNewYork

Fully driverless cars are approaching reality in New York, but better data and regulations are essential for safe integration.
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

NYC Weather: Dense Fog This Morning, Rain Later Sunday

A Special Weather Statement and a Marine Dense Fog Advisory are in effect for coastal areas through about midday, with visibility generally under 1 mile and locally dropping below a quarter mile.
Environment
Travel
fromAol
18 hours ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities worldwide.
London
fromTime Out London
3 hours ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
15 hours ago

TTC extending hours, adding trains to Eglinton Crosstown LRT as part of next rollout phase | CBC News

The Toronto Transit Commission is extending Eglinton Crosstown LRT service hours and adding trains to improve reliability and efficiency.
#brooklyn
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Man slashed in Brooklyn subway station subdues attacker with other riders' help

A man was slashed in a Brooklyn subway but subdued his attacker with help from bystanders until police arrived.
Boston
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Man slashed in Brooklyn subway station subdues attacker with other riders' help

A man was slashed in a Brooklyn subway but subdued his attacker with help from bystanders until police arrived.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
13 hours ago

Why Some Subway Employees Skip This Meaty Sub Sandwich - Tasting Table

Subway's meatball sub may pose risks due to inconsistent heating and storage practices across locations.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromHoodline
21 hours ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromHoodline
21 hours ago

Williamsburg Officer Hurt in Hit-and-Run on Broadway

An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white Infiniti in Williamsburg, with the driver fleeing the scene.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

How realistic is it to move Madison Square Garden to fix Penn Station? Here's the not-so-simple answer.

The Grand Penn proposal would move Madison Square Garden across Seventh Avenue, onto or near the former Hotel Pennsylvania site, and use the freed-up space above Penn Station to build a much grander, roomier train hall.
New York Knicks
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
13 hours ago

MTA operator bloodied in scrap with sleeping Bronx straphanger: cops

A subway operator was injured after being attacked by a sleeping passenger at a Bronx station, leading to a physical confrontation.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
Environment
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

NYC's car-free Earth Day returns April 25 with streets open across 5 boroughs

Dozens of streets in New York City will become pedestrian plazas for Car-Free Earth Day on April 25, promoting climate change awareness and sustainability.
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

"There's a lot of distractions when you drive an ambulance. They do serious work - but how could they not stop?"
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
#mta
New York City
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

Bronx conductor punched after waking sleeping rider

An MTA conductor was hospitalized after being attacked by a passenger on a Bronx train during routine checks.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

How many of the newest NYC subway trains will have open gangways? MTA says that depends on numerous challenges | amNewYork

MTA is evaluating operational and maintenance challenges of open gangway trains for its new subway car order.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The MTA just launched a new app that promises faster, safer commutes. Does it deliver?

The rebuilt MTA app enhances real-time tracking, station navigation, and accessibility for subway and bus riders in New York.
New York City
fromHoodline
22 hours ago

Bronx conductor punched after waking sleeping rider

An MTA conductor was hospitalized after being attacked by a passenger on a Bronx train during routine checks.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

How many of the newest NYC subway trains will have open gangways? MTA says that depends on numerous challenges | amNewYork

MTA is evaluating operational and maintenance challenges of open gangway trains for its new subway car order.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The MTA just launched a new app that promises faster, safer commutes. Does it deliver?

The rebuilt MTA app enhances real-time tracking, station navigation, and accessibility for subway and bus riders in New York.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Maimonides EMTs suspended after fatal ambulance hit and run in Midwood, officials say

Two EMTs were suspended after their ambulance hit and killed a woman in Brooklyn and fled the scene.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
Boston
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

MTA To Announce Major Train Purchase At Brooklyn Facility

The MTA will announce a major railcar purchase at its new Sunset Park testing facility on March 19, 2026, accelerating the retirement of aging trains and deployment of newer cars across subway and commuter systems.
fromHoodline
21 hours ago

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Soundview, Bronx

The victim was found in the roadway with trauma to his body and severe head injuries, and EMS transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
New York City
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Legendary NYC taxi hustler says modern airport scammers are out of control

Taxi hustlers in NYC airports are using sophisticated schemes to overcharge tourists, with illegal dispatchers coordinating the scams.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

NYC 3D Underground Maps Could Speed Construction

New York City is creating a 3D underground map to improve construction efficiency and reduce delays caused by buried utilities.
New York City
fromHoodline
19 hours ago

East Elmhurst Stabbing Photos Released; NYPD Seeks Tips

An 18-year-old man was stabbed and robbed by three suspects near LaGuardia Landing Lights Park in East Elmhurst.
#subway-incident
Brooklyn
fromAol
6 days ago

Veteran, 83, Walking with Cane Dies After Getting Pushed by Stranger onto N.Y.C. Subway Tracks: DA

Richard Williams, 83, died after being pushed onto subway tracks by Bairon Hernandez, who has a criminal record and prior deportations.
Brooklyn
fromAol
6 days ago

Veteran, 83, Walking with Cane Dies After Getting Pushed by Stranger onto N.Y.C. Subway Tracks: DA

Richard Williams, 83, died after being pushed onto subway tracks by Bairon Hernandez, who has a criminal record and prior deportations.
#fair-fares
fromGothamist
4 days ago
NYC politics

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago
New York City

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC's poorest residents would get free subway and bus rides under Council plan

Nearly 1 million low-income New Yorkers may receive free subway and bus rides under a proposed expansion of the Fair Fares program.
New York City
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 days ago

Fare fight: Transit advocates push for expansion of Fair Fares program at Sunset Park subway station Brooklyn Paper

Expansion of the Fair Fares program aims to make transit affordable for over 2 million New Yorkers living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
New York City
fromHoodline
18 hours ago

Jackson Heights Groping: NYPD Seeks Tips

A woman was groped at a subway station in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation and a reward for information leading to an arrest.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.
fromParade
1 month ago

Pending Change to NYC Subways Has New Yorkers Begging, 'Please God No'

Disgruntled travellers were quick to point out that half the time you "can't even hear what the conductor says" between busted speakers and crackling audio transmissions, while some expressed concern that "condition[ing] riders to ignore audio messages" could pose a safety risk when it comes to emergency announcements.
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
Miscellaneous
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Canal Street Breakdown Delays Multiple Subway Lines

Emergency brake failures on two trains at Canal Street station caused service disruptions affecting N, Q, R, and W lines for nearly two hours during Wednesday morning commute.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Hochul Must Rescue New York Transit Riders From a Wider Cross Bronx Expressway

The governor must prioritize reducing vehicle miles traveled and improving public transit options for New Yorkers.
#congestion-pricing
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program's first year, transit group finds | amNewYork

New York's congestion pricing program drove a 7.7% increase in subway ridership to 1.3 billion rides in its first year, with over 90 million additional trips compared to the previous year.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

MTA Sued Over Subway Booth Closures

A transit workers union, elected officials, and disability rights group sued the MTA for illegally closing subway station booths without required public hearings, alleging violations of state law and disability access protections.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
#metrocard
New York City
fromAol
6 days ago

73 Things New Yorkers Don't Think Are Weird But Outsiders Noticed Immediately

New York City is a vibrant, warm place with a diverse international culture and moments of unexpected kindness among its residents.
Public health
fromBloomberg.com
2 months ago

New York City's Worst Highways Can Lead Somewhere Better

Residents of Los Sures face ongoing harmful noise and air pollution from the Roebling Street onramp that burdens playgrounds and public spaces.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Sinkhole shuts down busy upstate NY highway in both directions

A culvert on the side of Interstate 88 collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany, sending construction crews scrambling and motorists looking for detours.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

MTA to replace aging trains in NYC subway system

The MTA is replacing aging trains that have been running since the 1980s. More than 2,300 subway cars will be purchased, replacing nearly a third of the current subway fleet.
New York City
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | It's time to crack down on New York City's toll-dodgers | amNewYork

Toll evasion costs the MTA $50 million annually; proposed legislation would strengthen enforcement against license plate obscuring and persistent violators through confiscation, driving record penalties, and reclassified charges.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY lawmakers, transit union makes fresh push to enshrine 2-person subway crews

Transport Workers Union Local 100 is pushing state legislation to require two-person crews on NYC subway trains, citing safety and passenger assistance benefits, despite cost-saving pressure and prior gubernatorial veto.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Queens Subway Disruption After Fatal Incident Near Rego Park

A fatal incident on the Queens Boulevard line during evening rush hour disrupted E, F, M, and R train service across Queens, causing widespread delays and requiring service reroutes and alternative transit options.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Subway service partially suspended on E, F, M and R lines after person struck by train

An F train struck and killed a trespasser on the Queens Boulevard Line express track at 63rd Dr. - Rego Park station, causing a two-hour service suspension affecting the E, F, M, and R lines in Queens.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Wires fall from elevated subway tracks in Brooklyn onto cars below

Wires fell from elevated tracks onto parked cars in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, damaging rearview mirrors; MTA and Con Edison reported no service impacts or outages.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC BLIZZARD: Subways and buses running with delays as LIRR is suspended, MTA chair says | amNewYork

A powerful blizzard disrupted New York City transit: modified subway and bus service, Long Island Rail Road suspended, major subway lines delayed or temporarily halted.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | New York City's Paratransit system is essential to helping New Yorkers get where they need to go | amNewYork

Paratransit delivered over 11 million trips in 2025, improving reliability, satisfaction, on-time performance, and lowering cost per trip while expanding digital access.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

An even bigger NYC subway system? Why transit experts say Mayor Mamdani should focus on that rather than fare-free buses amNewYork

Invest $1 billion annually to expand the NYC subway by 41 miles and 64 stations to eliminate transit deserts and spur 167,064 housing units.
#g-train
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Weekend woes: Most MTA subway lines impacted by construction-related disruptions starting late Friday night amNewYork

Straphangers will face service changes across much of the New York City subway system when traversing the five boroughs this weekend, according to the MTA. Only the F, M, Q, 1, and 6 trains, along with the Franklin Av and Rockaway Park Shuttles, are unaffected by changes from late Friday night through early Monday morning. Most other lines will see a slew of reroutes, skipped stops, and express to local switches over the first post-holiday weekend of the year.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: Transit Watchword Should Be Synergy, Not Scarcity - Streetsblog New York City

Fast, free buses and a 17% subway expansion are complementary transit strategies that should be coordinated, not framed as mutually exclusive.
New York City
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Cables fall from elevated subway onto parked cars

Communication cables detached from a J train elevated track in Cypress Hills, fell onto the street, damaged six vehicles; crews implementing repairs; deep freeze suspected.
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