Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Passenger's Bag May Have Hit Fuel Switch Before Copter Crash in East River
Sunday, March 11, 2018
A private charter helicopter hired for a photo shoot crashed into the East River on Sunday night and flipped upside down in the water, killing five passengers aboard. The pilot survived.
The Winning Idea for the MTA Genius Award? Longer Trains
Friday, March 09, 2018
The MTA has chosen six winners in its $3 million competition.
City Council Speaker Might Break with de Blasio and Fund Subway Plan
Thursday, March 08, 2018
While de Blasio has refused to pay half of the $836 million Subway Action Plan, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said he's open to it.
Traffic Expert Says Uber Congestion Pricing Should Be $50 an Hour
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
If a congestion pricing plan is going to reduce traffic, Bruce Schaller argues the fee should be by the hour, and steep.
City to Examine Park Slope Intersection After Two Kids Die
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
The mayor faced dozens of protesters at a rally outside the Park Slope YMCA, and advocates are pushing for changes anytime the city repaves a street, after two children died Monday.
Met Museum's New $25 Admission Policy Gets Mixed Reviews
Thursday, March 01, 2018
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's pay-what-you-wish-but-you-must-pay-something admissions policy is over. Some visitors decided it was no longer worth a visit.
New Bomb Detectors Coming to Penn Station, Aren't Quite State of the Art
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The TSA and Amtrak are piloting devices in Penn Station meant to thwart bomb attacks. But other cities are already trying out far more advanced technology.
Marking the 25th Anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
Monday, February 26, 2018
Dozens attended the annual ceremony for the victims of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Many former Port Authority employees consider it a yearly family reunion.
Transit Advocates to Hold Pop-Up Civics Lessons for Commuters
Sunday, February 25, 2018
With just over a month until the state budget is due, transit advocates will hold pop-up civics lessons in subway stations to educate the public on who runs — and who funds — the MTA.
The Future of Gateway is in Congress' Hands
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Leaders behind the Gateway Project are running out of options for funding, after President Trump's budget and infrastructure plan did nothing to advance the project.
Trump's Infrastructure Plan Leaves Future of Gateway Project Uncertain
Monday, February 12, 2018
President Trump's $1.3 trillion infrastructure plan doesn't specifically address the Gateway Project, but it probably wouldn't help it either.
After 2 Crashes, NJ Transit and LIRR Finally Screening for Sleep Disorders Properly
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
The NTSB finds the railroad agencies have made progress, but they have a way to go, in detecting sleep apnea, the the cause of two recent crashes.
Riders Grill the MTA Over L Train Shutdown at First Open House
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
For the first time since the MTA released its L train shutdown plans, the public had a chance to talk with the agency about it.
Cuomo Proposes New Way to Fund MTA, but Re-hashes Old Feud with City
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The state wants to usurp the city's power to collect property taxes in some key transportation hubs, like Penn Station, and city representatives are furious.
This Week in Politics: NJ's New Gov Needs a Mussolini Moment
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Phil Murphy calls NJ Transit a "national disgrace." So what's he gonna do to make the trains run on time?
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.
