Judge directs Trump administration to provide MTA with $34 million for anti-terror efforts
Federal Judge Orders Funding for MTA A federal judge in New York has mandated that the Trump administration transfer $34 million in counterterrorism funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The judge characterized the unexpected withholding of these funds as a “clear violation of the law.” Manhattan Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan instructed the Federal Emergency […]
MTA criticizes riders for fare increase shortly after introducing congestion pricing: ‘You guys are disappointing’
MTA Fare Increase Announcement The Metropolitan Transportation Authority decided to increase subway fares by a significant margin on Tuesday, raising the price to $3 starting in January 2026. There wasn’t a single objection from those on the authority’s board regarding the fare hike, which will also affect rates for the Long Island Railroad, MetroNorth Railroad, […]
MTA officers assisted in delivering a baby amidst heavy rush hour traffic
MTA Officers Honored for Assisting in Unusual Birth During Traffic Jam On Monday, four officers from the MTA received a notable award for their heroic efforts in delivering a baby girl on the Hutchinson River Parkway during rush hour. The baby, named Natalie, arrived unexpectedly during a hectic afternoon. Samuel Villa, Eric Lee, Joseph Cassard, […]
The MTA must put an end to excessive union benefits at the commuter railroads.
Last week, a new subway rail scandal highlighted ongoing issues with MTA labor contracts. Two individuals, identified as con artists, reportedly forged safety and equipment checks at a commuter station. The fraud came to light when a manager noticed discrepancies in the claiming system—specifically, that the safety work had supposedly been completed at a certain […]
Power outage at Grand Central Terminal leaves 5 MTA workers stuck in elevator
On Thursday night, Grand Central Terminal faced a brief blackout, causing MTA workers to become stuck in elevators and leaving thousands navigating the dimly lit hall with the light from their phones. The power outage affected various areas of the iconic terminal until about 8:28 PM, as noted by the MTA. Service was reportedly uninterrupted, […]
MTA inspectors frequently overlooked essential station inspections and falsified documents.
Safety Allegations Surface at Metro-North Railroad Concerns about safety checks on the Metro-North Railroad have come to light, raising alarm about the integrity of the inspections being conducted. An internal letter from a long-serving MTA employee, who chose to remain unnamed, claims that numerous equipment checks, including those at Yankee Stadium Station, were improperly documented. […]
‘The Bear’ writer removed from MTA train, says he was arrested after ‘older white woman’ complained about his seating position
Controversial Incident on Metro North Train Involves “The Bear” Writer Alex O’Keefe, a writer known for the Emmy-winning show “The Bear,” recently claimed he was arrested after a confrontation on a Connecticut Metro North train. This incident arose when he was approached by an MTA officer following a complaint regarding his behavior, which was made […]
MTA lost $1 billion to fare evasion while NYC leaders remain inactive.
MTA’s $800 Million Budget Gap: What’s Going On? So, why is the MTA staring down an $800 million budget shortfall, especially with millions generated from traffic congestion pricing? Well, new reports from the Citizens’ Budget Committee offer some insights. The Budget Watchdog found that the agency missed out on about $1 billion in fare revenue […]
LIRR unions consider a strike over contract issues while MTA advises commuters to work from home
Nearly half of the road workers on the Long Island Railroad are considering quitting as early as next week. In response to what they’re calling an “immediate strike,” the MTA plans to advise commuters to work from home. The union, which comprises about 3,400 members, or 49% of the workforce, is pushing for a retroactive […]
Subway service in NYC experienced its most challenging summer in years, yet the MTA leader claims it was ‘one of the best.’
Metro Trouble This Summer This summer has been particularly challenging for Straphangers, marking the worst for subway service since 2018. However, MTA Chair Janno Lieber insisted on Wednesday that it was still a “good summer” for transportation. He pointed to a report that highlighted significant incidents in June and July, claiming that August’s recovery mitigated […]