Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
As Work Week Ends, Stress Begins for NJ Transit Riders
Friday, March 11, 2016
Tonight's commute for NJ Transit rail riders should be normal. Monday morning's is not so clear.
5 Years After Fukushima, How Vulnerable Is Indian Point?
Friday, March 11, 2016
The plant in Westchester County has undergone safety upgrades, but it still faces pressure to shut down.
NJ Transit Talks Break Off on Sour Note
Thursday, March 10, 2016
The third day of talks ends with no resolution after state agency sends out notice warning union members of loss of benefits.
#SpringIsComingNYC: 5 Places to Hang Now that Good Weather Is Here
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Here are five of our favorite places to go as the days grow longer and warmer. What are yours?
Bringing a Forgotten Brook Back to the Surface
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Urban planners are beginning to see benefits to opening up buried streams, beginning with one in the Bronx.
Michael Bloomberg Will Not Run for President
Monday, March 07, 2016
The former New York City mayor said he couldn't win a three-way race — and wouldn't risk a Trump or Cruz presidency.
Facing Possible NJ Transit Strike, Some Suburbs Get Ready
Monday, March 07, 2016
NJ Transit admits its contingency plans will fall short if its rail workers go out on strike this Sunday. So some suburbs are taking matters into their own hands.
A Critic Looks at Calatrava's PATH Station
Monday, March 07, 2016
Architecture critic Alexandra Lange likes the light and air the $4 billion structure brings to Ground Zero, but is still left wondering, "Why?"
Uncovering Water Pollution in Hoosick Falls
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Residents in the small town of Hoosick Falls have been drinking bottled water for the past two months — but a hazardous chemical was found in their water supply almost two years ago.
L Train Shutdown? Wait for It. Then 'Boom!'
Thursday, February 25, 2016
The North Brooklyn line will continue running for another two years . But when repair work begins, the tunnel under the East River will be shut down. Completely. For months.
Why is NYC MIA on the MTA Board?
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Last June, Mayor de Blasio nominated three new members to the MTA's board. But Albany has yet to hold confirmation hearings — leaving the city's interests seriously underrepresented.
8 Questions — and Answers — About the BQX Streetcar
Friday, February 19, 2016
A miscellany of new and old information about Mayor de Blasio's still relatively new idea to link Queens and Brooklyn by light rail.
Comptroller Says City Could Use Vacant Lots Better for Affordable Housing
Thursday, February 18, 2016
The city has owned some parcels since the 1970s, but still hasn't developed them.
Touching That Subway Pole in Winter
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Yes, you can catch a cold from a subway pole, but wash your hands and you'll probably be fine.
All Aboard, Amtrak! And that Means Cats and Dogs, Too.
Wednesday, February 03, 2016
The crowd-pleasing pilot program, which was the result of a rare moment of bipartisan harmony in Congress, has been expanded to include more trains as well as the Acela.
Wait for It: A Year After Fatal Metro-North Crash, Grade Crossing Still the Same
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
Six people were killed last February when a train collided with an SUV on the tracks in Westchester. But no changes have been made to the crossing.
Uber Price Cut Cuts Both Ways, Drivers Say
Monday, February 01, 2016
The car service operator says cheaper fares will increase business for everyone, but some drivers disagree.
Despite New Laws, Delivery Cyclists Continue to Take Risks and Get Hurt
Monday, February 01, 2016
Commercial bicyclists are far more likely than other riders to get hurt, even controlling for the number of miles they travel.
Longshoremen Expected to Return to Work after Walkoff Brings NY and NJ Ports to a Standstill
Friday, January 29, 2016
An unannounced strike causes trucks to back up for blocks around New York's and New Jersey's ports.
The Chemistry Beneath Your Boots
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Imagine building a brick wall with bagels or baseball bats. Now you know how rock salt melts ice in winter.
