Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
The Cost of Fixing the Subways? $11.52 per Car, Panel Says
Friday, January 19, 2018
The latest attempt to impose congestion pricing on vehicles driving into Manhattan's core comes as subway service is on a sharp decline.
New MTA Cars Hit the Tracks, 2 Years Late
Friday, January 12, 2018
Riders on the J train take a look..and sniff around. You may be riding in a brand spanking new car. The first of the MTA's new crop of cars hit the tracks Friday.
Head of NJ Transit to Step Down as Gov-Elect Murphy Promises Big Change
Friday, January 05, 2018
The head of New Jersey Transit Steve Santoro will be leaving the agency in April. Governor-elect Phil Murphy has not named a replacement.
Bronx Fire Kills 12, Including 4 Children
Friday, December 29, 2017
New York City's deadliest residential fire in decades spread through every floor of a Bronx apartment building within a matter of minutes.
The MTA Needs Money. How Will It Get It?
Friday, December 29, 2017
With declining service, lower revenues and upcoming budget shortfalls the MTA is in search of new and more funding. Fortunately, there are many solutions. Here are some of them.
It Could Have Been Worse: New Yorkers and the Republican Tax Bill
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Most New Yorkers will get a tax cut under the new tax bill, but that doesn't mean it's good for New York City.
Commuters Can Now Transfer Money Off 2-Year-Old Expired MetroCards, But Can't Get Two Free Transfers
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Governor Cuomo signed a bill late Monday that helps MetroCard hoarders, and he vetoed a bill that would've helped commuters who need more than one free transfer per trip.
Immigrant Delivery Workers Protest Mayor's Crackdown on Electric Bikes
Monday, December 18, 2017
Hundreds of delivery workers and immigrant-rights advocates rallied at City Hall, calling on the mayor to reconsider a crackdown on electric bikes that goes into effect in January.
Businesses That Use Electric Bikes to Be Targeted in New Year
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Starting Jan. 1, the city plans to step up enforcement on businesses that rely on electric bikes. Immigrant advocates worry workers will still be the ones who bear the brunt.
The L Train Shutdown Will Bring Big Changes to Manhattan
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The MTA and Department of Transportation have released a sweeping plan outlining ideas to reshape the commute between Brooklyn and Manhattan
MTA Approves LIRR Third Track Project, Despite Cost Concerns
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The MTA board voted to approve funding to begin a project that will create an additional rail for the Long Island Railroad's Main Line.
With Lone-Wolf Attacks, Expert Says Swift Response Is Necessary
Monday, December 11, 2017
When a man tried to detonate a pipe bomb at 42nd Street Monday morning, police mobilized, isolating the incident and kept subways moving.
Sandy Sent This Die-Hard Rockaway Resident Far Inland
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Belle Harbor resident Richard Blanck came out of retirement after Sandy to earn enough to fix his home. But five years later, he's long gone.
MTA May Scale Back Emergency Repair Work if City Doesn't Pay Up
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Without the city's $400 million contribution, MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said he'll have to reassess what emergency subway repairs will be possible.
Business as Usual at NJ Transit After Summer Disruption
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
During eight weeks of track work at Penn Station, NJ Transit rerouted more than 7,000 customers. But the agency says it hasn't helped them plan for future disruptions.
MTA Rolling Out New Online Info on Subway Service
Monday, September 25, 2017
The agency wants to make it easier for riders to plan their trips by providing information about subway service in plain English, on an easy-to-use online portal.
Federal Officials Say Bus Going 30 mph Above Speed Limit Before Crash
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
A private bus that crashed into an MTA bus killing three may have been going more than double the speed limit.
Accused of Spending $42M on Decorative Towers, MTA Admits They're for Security
Thursday, September 14, 2017
A group questioned whether the MTA board abdicated its fiduciary responsibility by not discussing or debating expenditures that are tucked into routine contract approvals.
Penn Station Is Returning to Pre-Summer Schedules Tuesday
Monday, September 04, 2017
Liked those summer transit alternatives? They're going away.
Penn's So-Called 'Summer of Hell' Has Ended, Successfully and On-Time
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Amtrak's intensive 8-weeks of repairs wrapped up, and commuters can expect service to return to normal after Labor Day. But Amtrak warns the rest of the station still needs repairs.
