Calls grow for increased police presence in NYC subway
With rising concerns over safety on New York City's subways, the NYPD is now beefing up patrols in the subway system.
Video shows man who slashed conductor with boxcutter walking away
The NYPD has released surveillance video of the suspect in a vicious assault of an off-duty subway conductor walking away from the scene.
Subways to resume 24-hour service; riders, workers worry about crime
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
New York to begin major reopening on May 19; full subway service to resume May 17
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.
NYPD to deploy more cops to Manhattan as unions plea for transit protection
Send more police officers into the subway system! That is the message from some of the city’s largest labor unions to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
LIRR will test battery-powered rail cars; seeks to eliminate diesel
The LIRR will start phase 1 of its project next month on the Oyster Bay line, where trains run on diesel.
Subway riders more worried about crime than coronavirus
A new survey shows New York City subway riders are increasingly concerned about crime and harassment in the subway system.
MTA toll hike now in effect
Tolls for E-ZPass drivers jumped from $6.12 to $6.55, while the charge for drivers who pay their tolls by mail rose from $9.50 to $10.17.
Subway ridership tops 2 million, nearly half of pre-pandemic levels
A total of 2,009,025 subway rides were taken on April 8, the MTA said in a statement.
New York can move ahead with plan for congestion tolls
Federal officials have given New York the go-ahead to resume preparations to implement extra tolls for vehicles entering Manhattan to reduce congestion. The plan stalled over a lack of guidance from the federal government on the environmental review process.
Vicious beating of man on subway under investigation by Hate Crimes unit
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
Union sues MTA over crowded subways
In the suit, the union argues that overcrowding on subway trains during the pandemic violates the MTA's legal duty to the safety and convenience of hte public.
Riders want LIRR to restore service sooner
After backlash from riders and elected officials, the LIRR is reverting to its previous train schedule on March 29. But some say that isn't soon enough.
MTA fires worker accused of breaching Capitol
Will Pepe, who is facing a federal indictment, has lost his job at an MTA train yard in
Congestion pricing back in play for New York City
New York City's plan to charge drivers for using the busiest streets in the five boroughs is back on track, courtesy of the Biden Administration.
Coronavirus relief package nears vote in Congress
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan could bring a new $1,400 check for most Americans. Here's what we know.
Man throws hot liquid on face of MTA bus driver
The NYPD is searching for the man who threw a hot liquid at the face of an MTA bus driver in the Bronx.
More vaccination sites open in Brooklyn and Queens
This week, appointments at both locations are set aside for people from certain ZIP codes. After that, the sites will open up to eligible residents throughout the rest of the borough in which they're located.
MTA approves toll hike on seven bridges, two tunnels
Toll prices on the MTA's seven bridges and two tunnels will increase on April 1.
2 women attacked in separate incidents in subway
Police investigated two more apparent random attacks in the subway system on Tuesday.