Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Favorite Pledge of Mayoral Candidates: City Should Take Over the Subways
Monday, February 01, 2021
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is the latest in a long line of mayoral hopefuls to suggest taking subways and buses back from state control.
Brooklyn and Queensboro Bridges to Get New Bike Lanes in Roadway
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge is normally a frustrating experience, no matter what mode of transportation you take. But now, Mayor de Blasio says he wants to make it easier.
More Female Transit Experts From NYC Head To U.S. Dept. of Transportation Than Any Time in History
Thursday, January 28, 2021
When President Biden ran for office he pledged to make his cabinet the most diverse in history. When it comes to transportation, he appears to be making good on that.
Sen. Schumer Says Gateway Has Support at All Levels of Government
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Gateway Project is expected to move full steam ahead under the Biden administration. The long-stalled infrastructure plan now has support at all levels of government.
New Port Authority Bus Terminal to Be Built in Same Footprint as Current Facility
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The Port Authority has released plans for a new Midtown bus terminal. The new facility will be built in the exact same spot as the current structure on 42nd Street.
Hunts Point Produce Workers Go on Strike
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Workers at the produce section of the Hunts Point Cooperative Market in the Bronx are on strike. There could be a ripple effect throughout the city.
MTA Hoping for Piece of President-Elect Biden's $20B for Mass Transit Agencies
Friday, January 15, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden has released plans for a nearly $2 trillion dollar stimulus package. Some of that money would go to public transit around the country.
Cuomo Plans Continued Development of Penn Station and Midtown
Thursday, January 14, 2021
In his fourth and final State of the State speech this year, Governor Cuomo outlined a broad infrastructure plan for New York’s future, one that he says will jump start the economy.
NYC Gets 24-Hour Vaccines Before 24-Hour Subway Service
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Overnight subway service may not return before the end of the year; the MTA says it must keep cleaning overnight, despite our changed understanding of how COVID-19 is spread.
MTA Workers Included in Next Round of Vaccines
Monday, January 11, 2021
This week’s newly expanded list of groups eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine includes transit workers.
Judge Clears Way for Flushing Bus Lane to Move Forward
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
A judge has ruled that the city can install a new busway along the most congested stretch of downtown Flushing in Queens.
Police Arrest Man Wanted for Subway Arson
Friday, December 18, 2020
Police have arrested a man wanted in the fatal subway train arson incident that killed a motorman and injured more than a dozen riders back in March.
MTA Vet Who Slowed Trains Down, Then Sped Them Up Retires
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Before a world pandemic hit New York City and devastated the transit system, the subways were actually enjoying success. Due in part to an unsung MTA worker now retiring.
MTA Avoids Major Service and Job Cuts, For Now
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The MTA passed a $17 billion budget for next year that does not include any draconian cuts to service or jobs, but those cuts could still come if federal relief doesn't arrive soon.
Restaurants, Cars, Bikes, And Now A Blizzard: How 2020 Has Changed NYC's Streets
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
From outdoor dining to new bikers and drivers, more New Yorkers than ever competed for space on the city's (already crowded) streets this year.
How COVID Changed NYC Streets
Monday, December 14, 2020
We've all seen photos of city streets almost free of cars, and Manhattan offices remain very empty. So why have more people died in traffic crashes this year?
The MTA's Dire Financial Straits
Friday, December 04, 2020
What the MTA needs from the federal government and what will happen if it doesn't get it.
New Research Finds No Link to Virus Spread and Public Transit
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
A study conducted by New York University found there is no evidence that public transit is a major source for spreading respiratory viruses.
NJ Transit Racing to Meet PTC Deadline By End of Year
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
Railroads across the country have until the end of the year to install positive train control or PTC. Most have met the deadline but not NJ Transit.
Traveling to NY For Thanksgiving? Prepare to Present Your Papers Upon Arrival Or Return
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Government officials and health experts are warning people to stay home this Thanksgiving holiday, and avoid large family gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
