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, […]