Stephen Nessen

Reporter, WNYC News

Stephen Nessen appears in the following:

MTA to Start Charging for Buses Soon As Protective Measures Get Installed

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Bad news for bus riders, those free rides are coming to an end. The MTA will begin collecting fares at the end of the month.

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Budget Watchdogs Warn MTA Must Change to Survive During Fiscal Crisis

Friday, August 14, 2020

The MTA continues to face a dire financial crisis as it runs out of federal relief funds. With Congress on recess, it's unlikely help will come anytime soon.

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With Soaring Demand for Cycling, City Sees Uptick in Bike Thefts

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

As many people continue to avoid buses and subways, the demand for bicycles is soaring. That's also been followed by an uptick in bicycle theft.

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Airport Screening Underway for Passengers from 22 States on NY Quarantine List

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Visitors traveling to New York airports from states hard-hit by coronavirus must quarantine for two weeks, and fill out health forms.

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NJ Senator Backs $32B Transit Funding

Thursday, July 09, 2020

New Jersey Senator Bob Menedez is leading the call for another round of federal relief funds for transit agencies. If the money doesn't come transit agencies say service could be cut.

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MTA Allows Some Bus Windows to Open, Still Evaluating Subway Car Windows

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

In an effort to increase ventilation on city buses, the MTA is allowing drivers to open windows and roof hatches. But it can’t be done on all buses or trains.

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New Yorkers Get a Jump on Phase 3 Reopening Over the Weekend

Sunday, July 05, 2020

As the city moves into phase three of reopening Monday, many New Yorkers tired of being quarantined at home got a head start on outdoor activities over the weekend.

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MTA Installs PPE Vending Machines, But Riders Can Still Get it for Free

Thursday, July 02, 2020

The MTA has been rolling out new vending machines at 10 stations, stocked with personal protective equipment. But riders can still get most of these items for free.

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Three ‘Ribbon’ Bike & Pedestrian Bridges For NYC Are More Than A Coronavirus-Concocted Fantasy

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

What happens when a bunch of traffic planners and engineers find themselves in the epicenter of a pandemic that brings their day jobs to a grinding halt? They start their dream projects.

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How Low Did Those NYPD Helicopters Go At Recent Protests?

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

During the last few weeks of protests, NYPD helicopters have been a constant presence buzzing overhead. Flight data shows they've also been flying unusually low over crowds. 

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MTA's Inspector General Finds Homeless Outreach Efforts Failed

Monday, June 15, 2020

Recent efforts to help homeless people get out of the subway system and connect to services they need have been largely unsuccessful, according to a report from the MTA’s IG.

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First Week of Phase 1 Reopening Saw Uptick in Mass Transit Use

Friday, June 12, 2020

It’s the end of the first work week with Phase One reopening guidelines in effect for the city, and it saw a return of commuters to the subways and buses. 

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State Approves the City's Last Two MTA Board Members

Thursday, June 11, 2020

The city will finally have full representation on the MTA board after more than a year. That’s because the State Senate has confirmed the last two nominees this week.

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Cuomo Pushes for Infrastructure Upgrades Before State Fully Reopens

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Governor Cuomo wants to use the pandemic's effect on travel and outdoor activity to speed up infrastructure projects. 

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MTA Delays Plans to Hire New Police Officers, But Not Because of Recent Protests

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Amid calls for police reforms, the MTA is delaying its plan to hire more police officers. 

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First Day of MTA Reopening, Many Riders Still Pass on Masks

Monday, June 08, 2020

With Phase One of reopening in effect for New York City, the MTA expects more than one million riders could return to public transit.

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Protesters March in NYC for Ninth Straight Night

Saturday, June 06, 2020

Friday marked the ninth consecutive night of protests in New York City. 

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MTA to Pull Entire Fleet of R179s, Again, After De-Coupling Incident

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

Early Wednesday morning an A train pulled into Chambers Street and two of the cars de-coupled. There were no injuries. But, the MTA is pulling all of these trains from service.

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As New York City Prepares to Open, No Plan for Managing More Cars

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

As the city prepares for the first phase of reopening, there's concern that cars will clog the streets because commuters fear using mass transit.

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MTA Prepares for Phase 1 Reopening and "Return" To Regular Service, With Caveats

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

As the city prepares for Phase One of reopening on Monday, the MTA has released its plan to return to regular service, with some caveats.

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