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Revel Claims City Is Blocking Its Push to Put Tesla Taxis on Streets
Monday, June 07, 2021
As COVID restrictions continue to lift and the demand for taxis is increasing, Revel is hoping to break into the e-hail taxi market.
MTA Reports Cyber Attack, But No Disruptions or Data Lost
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
The MTA says it was among several organizations hacked on April 20. The intrusion, which reportedly has links to China, was first covered by the New York Times, and caused no damage.
Gateway Project Clears Major Federal Hurdle, Only to Face Blowback from Cuomo
Friday, May 28, 2021
The Biden Administration lifts a Trump roadblock. But now the governor is causing problems.
Construction Complete on East Side Access Project, Opening to the Public in 2022
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Governor Cuomo and the MTA say major construction is completed on the 15-year long, $11 billion project known as East Side Access.
Critics Claim MTA’s Survey, Used to Justify More Police, Overplayed Riders’ Fears
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The MTA has been arguing more police are needed in the subway based on a survey of riders' concerns. But critics are questioning those findings.
Latest MTA Reports Show It's Hiring More MTA Police Again
Sunday, May 23, 2021
The MTA has been asking the city to increase the number of NYPD officers that patrol the subways amid a spike in assaults underground. The city has, but says the MTA should too.
F*&% Robert Moses. Let’s Start Over
Monday, May 17, 2021
We’re finally back in the streets -- but are we ready to reimagine how we share public space? This week, a trip through the century-long fight between cars, bikes, and people.
MTA Intensifies Call for More Police in Subways
Friday, May 14, 2021
After passengers were attackers early Friday morning on the Lexington Ave subway line in Manhattan, the MTA named certain mayoral candidates it said would add more police underground.
City Agrees to Add Volunteer Officers to Subway After MTA Pleads for Help
Friday, May 07, 2021
The NYPD has agreed to send auxiliary police officers to patrol the subways. This comes after months of acrimony between the MTA and the city over crime underground.
Transit Workers Have Lowest Vaccination Rates at MTA
Thursday, May 06, 2021
Transit workers were among the first group of essential workers eligible for the COVID vaccine in January. But they've also had the lowest vaccination rate at the MTA.
After Mexico City Train Crash, MTA Reassures Public It Inspects Elevated Train Lines Regularly
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
More than 20 people are dead in Mexico City after a train crashed on an overpass. The MTA's reassures riders, its elevated lines are inspected regularly.
With 24-Hour Subway Service Coming Back, Cuomo Says Subways Need More Policing
Monday, May 03, 2021
With COVID restrictions lifting later this month at bars, restaurants and large indoor venues, 24-hour subway service will be back, too. But some are concerned about subway safety.
New Sunset Park Development To Include Modern Bike Parking for Delivery Workers
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
New housing developments in the city require a certain amount of parking for cars, but a new building coming to Sunset Park is requiring onsite parking for working cyclists.
Mayor's Budget Includes $12M For Open Streets And Outdoor Dining
Monday, April 26, 2021
Mayor de Blasio's $98.6 billion budget proposal includes a small chunk to continue the popular Open Streets and outdoor dining programs that started during the pandemic.
Labor and Business Groups Call for More NYPD Underground
Monday, April 26, 2021
An unusual alliance of labor, real estate and business groups has joined forces, calling on Mayor de Blasio to send more police to patrol the subways.
Asian New Yorkers Remain Fearful of Mass Transit
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The MTA is trying to lure people back to mass transit, but with the rise of anti-Asian violence in our region, some riders are questioning whether it's safe to use the subway.
City to Launch E-Scooter Share Pilot in the Bronx This Summer
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The city is testing the program before allowing the standing scooters to operate in the rest of the city.
Families That Received MTA’s $500K COVID Death Benefit Get Tax Shocker
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
The MTA agreed to a generous death benefit for the families of transit workers that died of COVID. But now that it’s tax season, they're getting an unwelcome surprise.
MTA and City Want to Change Zoning Code to Get Developers to Build More Subway Elevators
Friday, April 02, 2021
With a little more than a quarter of the subway system currently accessible, the MTA and the city are teaming up to encourage developers to build more elevators.
Biden's Infrastructure Plan Could Be a Boon to The Northeast
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
President Biden’s sweeping and costly infrastructure plan calls for spending $621 billion on transportation projects alone over eight years.