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Transit Workers Say MTA Too Slow to Protect Subway Cabs

Dec. 9, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Dec. 9, 2024, 8:46 a.m.

Following alarming break-ins and attacks on conductors and operators, agency heads promised action at the beginning of the year — but there’s little to show for it.

Aerial view of the West Farms Bus Depot in The Bronx. Nov. 26, 2024.

Transit

MTA Considers Flying Drones to Keep Watch Over Buses

Nov. 27, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 27, 2024, 9:36 a.m.

The transit agency is so far just seeking “information” about the possibility of using flying vehicles to “manage and oversee its bus operations” but union officials balk at the idea of replacing humans on the ground.

Bridges

Suspension of Disbelief: Verrazzano Bridge Turns 60

Nov. 21, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 21, 2024, 3:29 p.m.

The iconic span has been an integral part of New York history, and is always being worked on — but don’t expect any bike or pedestrian lanes anytime soon.

Traffics heads up First Avenue toward a future congestion pricing toll reader, Nov. 14, 2024.

How to New York

Your Questions About the New Congestion Pricing Plan Answered

Nov. 15, 2024, 5:32 p.m.Jan. 3, 2025, 10:06 a.m.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has revived the controversial and complicated Manhattan tolling plan after she put it on “pause” in June — but with new details.

Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke at her Midtown office about congestion pricing funds being used to complete the Interborough Express.

Transit

Hochul Says Congestion Pricing to Start Jan. 5 — Before Trump Takes Office

Nov. 14, 2024, 5:30 p.m.Nov. 14, 2024, 7:06 p.m.

The tolling scheme is back on track with a lower price point, and the governor says she’s “looking for from the federal government to our shared goals of making this a world-class system.”

Congestion pricing toll readers were ready for use at Columbus Circle.

Traffic

Hochul Set to Resurrect Congestion Pricing at $9

Nov. 13, 2024, 7:05 p.m.Nov. 13, 2024, 9:23 p.m.

Multiple sources say MTA board will be briefed this week on the governor’s plans to revive the vehicle tolling scheme and bring the base per-day rate down from $15.

An artist recreated a “Subway Therapy” wall in the ageway in the 14th Street ageway between Sixth and Seventh avenues, Nov. 6, 2024.

Art

Post-Election Healing With Post-It Notes: ‘Subway Therapy’ Returns

Nov. 6, 2024, 5:53 p.m.Nov. 6, 2024, 5:53 p.m.

“NY, I LOVE YOU!" Artist Matthew Chavez said he expects commuters to post some 20,000 sticky notes expressing their feelings by the weekend.

Traffic

Congestion Pricing Proponents Warn ‘Now or Never’ After Trump Win

Nov. 6, 2024, 11:32 a.m.Nov. 6, 2024, 7:26 p.m.

The once and future president months ago said that he would kill the vehicle tolling program, but if Gov. Kathy Hochul acts quickly, there may be hope.