Here’s what New Yorkers think about the controversial $15 congestion pricing toll as MTA opens public hearings
New Yorkers will finally have a chance to speak out about the Empire State’s controversial plan to start charging drivers a $15 congestion fee to enter midtown Manhattan — first published Thursday. A public comment hearing is scheduled to begin. Ahead of the hearing, the Post reported on people affected by the new fees, including […]
15 hurt after suspected drunk driver crashes into MTA bus in Brooklyn
At least 15 people were injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a minivan in a chain crash involving MTA buses in Brooklyn, police said. Police say around 4:30 p.m., a 60-year-old man drove a red 2008 Lexus RX350 south on Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York and tried to make a left turn […]
The MTA has a crime epidemic that robots can’t even fix
Last Thursday at 10:25 a.m., a foreign tourist was slashed in the neck by a knife-wielding maniac at the Queen’s Plaza subway station in Long Island City. Police have not yet caught the thug. As a result, a manager at the nearby headquarters of a major company told me that his employees were afraid to […]
MTA must ‘come clean’ about how much NYC congestion toll would rake in ‘on backs’ of families: NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer
New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday demanded “come clean” from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority about how much money New York state will collect from congestion fees planned for Manhattan. Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer says MTA executives are hiding details of the plan’s major revenue boost, which Empire State transportation officials predict could bring in $1 billion […]
MTA replacing every subway light with LEDs to fight crime
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has a great idea to combat the proliferation of subway crime. It starts with a $21 million light bulb. Agency officials announced Tuesday a push to replace all old fluorescent lighting fixtures in subway stations across the city with brighter LED models, a move that will scare off criminals and ensure […]
Mother of Manhattan teen who died ‘subway surfing’ files lawsuit, pinning blame on MTA and social media companies
The mother of a Manhattan teen who died while “surfing” on the New York City subway last year is suing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, TikTok and Instagram’s parent company Meta for their role in her son’s untimely death. filed a lawsuit. “Social media and the MTA, my son failed” Norma Nazario Said WABC TV. Three […]
Lower East Side residents sue MTA over $15 congestion toll, claiming it will create a traffic nightmare
A group of Lower East Side residents and merchants announced they will file a lawsuit to halt the MTA's impending $15 congestion charge, saying it will crush local businesses and create a traffic nightmare. The group is concerned that motorists will opt for the free FDR drive, putting an undue burden on its high street, […]