New York commuter rail strike concludes as MTA and unions come to a deal
LIRR Strike Ends After Agreement Reached New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that the strike affecting the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is set to conclude following a successful agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and union leaders. This development is expected to ease travel disruptions for many commuters. Hochul shared on […]
LIRR strike starts as MTA can’t agree on wage hike with union, affecting 300K commuters
Long Island Rail Road Workers Strike Over Pay Dispute Workers from the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) initiated a strike early Saturday morning, following unsuccessful negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and five labor unions regarding salary increments. Over 3,500 LIRR employees, including engineers, signalmen, and train crews, left their positions at 12:01 a.m. […]
MTA hires private firms for millions in legal services but won’t reveal the full cost: ‘No accountability’
The MTA has been hiring costly private attorneys to defend against injury claims, yet the full extent of this multimillion-dollar legal work remains undisclosed. Responding to a Freedom of Information Act request, the agency revealed it has spent over $10 million on six law firms in recent years, but insiders suggest this figure is likely […]
How brave MTA officers helped a distressed woman off the ledge of Whitestone Bridge: ‘Just pray’
Two MTA officers are being celebrated as heroes after they rescued a distressed woman who was hanging from a ledge on the Whitestone Bridge. In a recent interview, officers Raheem Uddin and Jesalberto Fernandez described the tense moments as they approached the scene on April 13, unsure if they could save her in time. They […]
Funding for the 2nd Avenue Subway project is restored after a lawsuit from the MTA.
In a recent development, the Trump administration has agreed to reinstate funding for a significant subway project in Manhattan, following a lawsuit by officials in New York. The U.S. Department of Transportation indicated in a court filing that it has finalized its review of the Second Avenue subway line and will start reimbursing state transit […]
New York bill would require MTA to inform passengers about bed bug outbreaks.
People are eager to uncover the facts. The New York State Legislature is advancing a bill that mandates the MTA to inform passengers on trains and buses about any bed bug infestations within a 24-hour timeframe. This legislation, backed by Rep. William Colton (D-Brooklyn), would require the MTA to either post a notification on its […]
Group attacks MTA worker during altercation at NYC subway station, police say
An incident occurred this week in a Bronx subway station where an MTA employee was attacked by a group of individuals, according to police reports. The 55-year-old worker was on the mezzanine level at the Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue 6 station around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday when four suspects approached him and instigated […]
Tired of ads, New Yorkers teach MTA about ‘irritating’ 75-decibel subway commercials
Subway commuters in New York City seem less than enthusiastic about a new MTA initiative that blasts 75-decibel audio advertisements throughout stations. Many residents have expressed their frustration with being constantly inundated by ads in all areas of their lives. “Sometimes you just want some peace and quiet,” remarked 17-year-old Dominic Piervinanzi, who commutes on […]
Mamdani underfunds MTA in initial budget while advocating for free buses
Budget watchdog groups are raising concerns that Mayor Mamdani’s administration has significantly underestimated the financial obligations owed to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in his initial budget. This comes as he attempts to deliver on his campaign promise to provide free city bus rides. The New York City Comptroller’s Office indicates that in fiscal year […]
LIRR executive secured a job for his son by pressuring MTA contractors in an unethical breach of conduct: investigation
Whistleblower Report on LIRR Executive’s Job Favoritism A recent watchdog report has unearthed troubling practices involving a former executive at the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), who allegedly pressured an MTA contractor to offer his son a job after checking with five other firms. This revelation comes from an investigation led by the MTA Inspector General. […]