Queens bus routes experience disruption as MTA brings in ‘ambassadors’ and CEO to inform riders about changes
MTA Revamps Queens Bus System The MTA has kicked off a significant transformation of the bus system in Queens, which has prompted the deployment of trained “ambassadors” into the community to notify riders of the upcoming changes. On Monday, MTA CEO Janno Lieber, along with these ambassadors, took the time to engage with local residents, […]
MTA workers assaulted during unrelated outbursts at work, say officials
Violent Incidents in NYC Involving MTA Workers Over the weekend, two MTA employees were attacked in separate incidents in Queens and Brooklyn, just hours apart, officials have reported. Just after 6 a.m. on Sunday, an individual, identified as Lewis Mizukiri, 38, allegedly assaulted a train worker at the Jamaica-179th Avenue subway station. The man reportedly […]
Amtrak set to shut down NYC tunnel amid concerns about potential delays and disorder from Hochul and the MTA.
Amtrak is set to proceed with the city’s tunnel closure this Friday, despite Governor Eric Adams’ concerns that this three-year project could lead to significant transit disruptions. Amtrak officials had a “productive” discussion with Governor Hochul and the Metropolitan Transit Agency on Thursday. However, they confirmed that one of the two westbound train tracks in […]
MTA ignores federal fourth deadline to abandon congestion pricing, dismisses Duffy’s threats as empty.
MTA and Federal Transport Secretary Clash Over Tolls The ongoing dispute over congestion pricing has intensified, particularly involving the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy. Recently, Duffy issued a fourth deadline regarding the halt of the $9 tolls for drivers entering Manhattan. In two letters sent to Duffy, the MTA, along with […]
Driver without regard for the law takes control of MTA bus at NYC depot, leaves with operator still inside, according to police
A scofflaw managed to hop behind the wheel of an MTA bus at a Brooklyn depot on Monday, causing quite the stir with a rather unusual driver on board. According to authorities, the 32-year-old suspect slipped into a B6 bus parked at the Ulmer Park Bus Depot on Harway Avenue, close to Bay 38th Avenue […]
Hochul and MTA mark the return of the subway line but remain uncertain about funding their large spending plan.
Albany – Are You All on Debt Trains? Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated a return of train service in Rockaway on Monday morning, but the method the struggling MTA will use to address a significant funding gap in its five-year capital plan remains unclear. Last week, Hochul confirmed that funding deals included in the state budget […]
Within the deteriorating, leaking tunnel that is a focal point of the dispute between Amtrak and MTA
Deep beneath the East River, Amtrak’s train tunnels, which have been around for over a century, are gradually succumbing to saltwater dripping onto high-voltage cables, leading to severe corrosion issues. Meanwhile, tension has escalated between the heads of Amtrak and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) regarding the cause of recent train delays linked to necessary […]
MTA drivers worry about going back to work after being punched by a stranger
Jean Joseph, a subway conductor in New York, stepped out of the train window to ensure all passengers boarded safely. Since an unexpected assault on him at Dittmars Boulevard Station last week while he was on a W train, he hasn’t returned to work. Joseph mentioned that the attacker, wearing a white undershirt, had tweeted […]
MTA will benefit from NYC business taxes and speed camera fines in NY’s $254B large budget
Things are moving quickly with the New Yorker wallet situation. On Thursday, lawmakers approved the details of a payroll tax aimed at funding the MTA’s ambitious capital plan as part of a $254 billion state budget. This budget outlines new revenue strategies for the MTA, such as implementing speed cameras to catch those speeding through […]
Amtrak postpones East River Tunnel repairs by two weeks after MTA issues, coinciding with Adams’ appeal to the federal government to pause.
It’s hit a snag. Amtrak has decided to delay the start of the East River Tunnel closure by two weeks, a decision that comes after concerns from Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and others about the impact on commuting for millions. The rehabilitation project for the East River Tunnel is now slated to start […]