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 […]
Videos reportedly reveal a ‘careless’ NYC subway operator permitting minors to take an MTA train for a joyride.
A New York City subway operator has reportedly been involved in some concerning incidents. Two videos, circulating on social media, seem to show the same operator letting children operate MTA trains during the day. In one clip, a transit worker can be heard encouraging a young boy on the J-Train at 111th Street, saying, “Go, […]
MTA leaders must face the issues after a tough summer for riders
Subway Struggles Continue for New York Commuters New York commuters have been feeling the strain, and the MTA’s attempts to spin the narrative aren’t convincing. This summer has been yet another tough one for subway riders. Recent data indicates a rise in significant incidents underground, longer waiting times, and increasing delays due to systemic issues. […]
MTA leader Janno Lieber dismisses worries about subway fare increase while New Yorkers criticize the struggling transit system: ‘Vultures’
MTA Hearing on Fare Adjustments Draws Criticism MTA chair Janno Lieber attempted to downplay the impending fare hikes during a public hearing. He appeared relaxed, chewing gum and fidgeting as audience members voiced their concerns about the plan. “Welcome to our second MTA hearing on proposed fare adjustments,” Lieber announced at the start of the […]
Trump administration warns of cutting MTA funding due to ‘imperfect’ safety reports following 2023 worker fatality
MTA Under Scrutiny After Worker Deaths Mark Molinaro, the head of Federal Transport Management, has criticized the MTA for failing to adhere to its own safety protocols after the tragic death of a worker in 2023, who was hit by a train. This incident was the second alarming event concerning worker safety that occurred within […]