Nut randomly slugs female MTA worker in face, blames voices in his head: prosecutors
An unconscious man randomly punched a female MTA worker in the face at a Midtown station, claiming he attacked her because “voices in my head were talking to me,” prosecutors say. . According to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Robert Ray, 33, was on his way to the restroom at East 53rd Street and Lexington […]
NYC man who lost limbs after being hit by train wins $90M MTA suit
The cash-strapped MTA could be sued for $90 million in damages after a train driver ran over a drunk man who fell onto the subway tracks without stopping, severing his leg, hip and most of his arm. There is. Lamont Powell, who will never be able to work again, won a huge award late last […]
MTA operator stabbed in Brooklyn subway by transit recidivist
An MTA subway operator is “fighting for his life” after being stabbed multiple times by a repeat traffic offender in Brooklyn Tuesday morning, union officials announced. Mylan Pollack, 60, a soon-to-be retiree, was stabbed in the stomach and leg just before 11 a.m. during an argument with a man who refused to get off the […]
MTA worker tasted Queens-Midtown Tunnel leak to determine source
This selection has a lovely ocean-like scent with hints of fish and trash water. The mystery of a massive flood that poured through a ceiling in Midtown Queens earlier this month was solved by a brave maintenance worker who was able to check the water's flow, authorities said. The crew member, who has not been […]
Brute charged in attack on MTA workers freed after cutting deal — only to go on slashing spree
A psychopathic thug charged with attacking two MTA employees and a transit cop last year has been released after making a deal to receive psychiatric treatment, even though he also allegedly attacked four Rikers Island security guards while in custody. According to officials and sources, Christian Marrero, 21, not only neglected his psychiatric program, but […]
Staten Island pols urge Hochul yank MTA board member
Seven Staten Island politicians are pressuring Governor Hoffle to fire the MTA board member who recommended removing promised new rail cars from the forgotten borough. In their letter to the governor, the representatives blasted non-voting MTA board member Norman Brown for displaying “clearly hostile bias and callousness” during a June committee meeting about the now-suspended […]
Fulton Transit Center ups security over crime concerns — but issues linger as MTA legal battle rages
The Fulton Transit Center in Lower Manhattan has beefed up security due to crime concerns, but tenants say despite improvements, problems remain and there is uncertainty about their future. Four months after security was stepped up at the hub, employees at various stores say the extra guards and patrols have helped stem an increase in […]
Man charged with attempted murder in stabbing of MTA bus driver walks free after grand jury doesn’t indict him
A suspect who stabbed a Brooklyn MTA bus driver in a fit of rage in broad daylight last month was indicted on attempted murder charges but acquitted after a grand jury failed to bring an indictment in time, police and prosecutors said. Authorities announced Monday that 27-year-old Malachi Houston was arrested July 8 and charged […]
MTA approves Gov. Hochul’s plan to pause NYC congestion toll, pulling $16.5 billion from agency’s budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted Wednesday to support New York State Gov. Kathy Hockle’s (D) plan to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing in Manhattan. New York Post report. Earlier this month, Horckle slammed on the brakes. He argued that the MTA’s congestion pricing plan would place an “undue burden” on already stressed New Yorkers. “That would […]
MTA bows to Hochul suspension of congestion toll — for now
The MTA board will reluctantly follow Gov. Kathy Hockle’s decision to pause congestion pricing for now. A resolution drafted by the Met Office of Legal Affairs and obtained by The Washington Post says it is “allowed” that the nation’s first congestion pricing scheme “will not be implemented in June 2024 due to a pause in […]