1 in 4 NYC transit workers may have had coronavirus, survey finds
Nearly one in four of New York City's MTA workers may have contracted coronavirus, a much higher number than previously reported, a new study found.
NYC subway system could face drastic service cuts
Mass transit riders in New York already facing fare increases next year and in 2023 could face drastic service cuts if the federal government doesn't help.
Historic Grand Central Oyster Bar gives up 12 days after reopening
The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant has closed again just 12 days after it reopened from its 7-month shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Secret 'man cave' discovered under Grand Central Terminal
A secret 'man cave' with TV, fridge, and bed was found under Grand Central Terminal.
MTA employees busted over man cave discovery
Three MTA employees have been accused of creating a secret room at Grand Central Station into a private “man cave.”
MTA asks for $3B in federal aid, warns of huge service cuts
The MTA is hoping for a nearly $3B loan from the government as it hopes to stave off massive service cuts.
MTA facing historic budget crisis
With ridership way down due to the pandemic, the MTA is facing an epic budget crisis and is threatening massive service cuts to make up the difference.
MTA to ban defecation on NYC subway trains
The MTA is banning defecating inside subway trains and stations.
MTA press conference on Manhattan train derailment
The MTA and the NYPD hold a press conference on the investigation into a subway train derailment in Manhattan.
Andy Byford, now in London, says NYC must reimagine traffic and transit
FOX 5 NY EXCLUSIVE: Andy Byford has some advice for New York.
Subway, bus riders face $50 fine for refusing to wear a mask
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he worries about an influx of car traffic into New York City and said he hopes the penalty will help encourage New Yorkers to return to public transit by lowering the possibility of getting infected while using transit.
MTA: Free bus rides come to an end Monday
The MTA says that free bus rides in the city are coming to an end on Monday.
MTA says free bus rides end tomorrow
The MTA says that free bus rides in the city are coming to an end on Monday.
Search continues for vandal who smashed hundreds of subway windows
There is a $12,500 reward offered for information that leads to the arrest of the person who has smashed hundreds of windows on New York City subway trains.
Mass transit could suffer 'horrendous' cuts without federal bailout, MTA says
New York's bus and subway service could be cut by 40% if Congress doesn't step in to approve a federal bailout.
MTA requesting federal funding
The MTA is pleading for help from federal lawmakers to try and stay afloat as it is currently losing $200M a week due to decreased ridership.
Transit workers demand protections as New York City re-opens
Unions representing New York transit workers are demanding swift access to protective gear, better enforcement of mask-wearing and increased service as more businesses and schools re-open their doors.
MTA bus fare collection resumes Aug. 31
The MTA is bringing back front-door boarding and fare payment on buses.
LIRR launches PPE vending machines at Penn Station
The Long Island Rail Road announced Thursday that it has changed two vending machines at two locations inside of Penn Station to allow customers to buy personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Pop-up parties, large gatherings continue to defy social distancing rules
It's the opposite of what you want to see in the middle of a pandemic. Dozens of unmasked partiers crammed onto an MTA bus in Maspeth, Queens while smoking, dancing and ignoring social distancing rules. The MTA is now trying to track down the culprits behind the pop-up party.