Fashionable New Yorkers in feathers are taking the subway instead of dealing with disrespectful drivers and frustrating traffic.
The Subway as a Fashion Runway Manhattan turns into a hub for fashion enthusiasts during New York Fashion Week, with many resorting to the subway to navigate between shows. Unexpectedly, this mix of grit and glamour doesn’t seem to faze them. “It’s much quicker and really convenient,” said 24-year-old Christina Dem. “With all the traffic […]
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, […]
Subway rider whose assailant went unpunished cautions about Mamdani’s potential leadership
A man experienced a brutal attack on the Upper East Side, where he observed the assailant receive a light slap on the wrist from a Manhattan district attorney. This incident has raised concerns regarding Zoran Mamdani’s approach to criminal justice, suggesting that it may lead to increased crime fluctuations. Matt Conley sustained a concussion and […]
Found in Rome during subway construction, ancient apartment complex is older than Christ
Archaeological Discovery Beneath Piazza Venice Italian archaeologists recently made an exciting find that sheds light on life in ancient Rome. They uncovered a multi-storey apartment building, dating back several decades before the birth of Jesus Christ. This discovery was announced on August 4 by a director from Rome’s archaeological office. The construction team was working […]
Investigation exposes MTA’s history of failing to return ‘lost’ items to subway and bus passengers: ‘Significant worry’
Losing Items on the MTA: A Concern for Riders If you’ve ever lost something valuable on the MTA subway or bus, well, good luck with that. An audit by the MTA inspector’s office recently revealed that in early 2024, transport workers were allowed to keep 24 items reported as “lost.” Months later, it was discovered […]
Owner says $7.7B Second Avenue subway expansion will drive NYC store out of business after 30 years
The East Harlem business landscape is about to change drastically. After over 30 years of operation, construction supply companies, including Tile Stone, are set to close their doors as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) takes over their property for the expansion of the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway. Lu Nicaj, the owner of Tile Stone, announced […]
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 […]
Many New Yorkers face eviction threats as MTA clears space for Second Avenue Subway: ‘People are anxious’
A significant shift is underway for residents in East Harlem as the MTA advances the Second Avenue Subway project. Dozens of tenants across 33 apartments face the possibility of eviction to make way for new metro stations along 116th and 125th Streets. The Metropolitan Transportation Agency has initiated legal proceedings aimed at clearing the area […]
MTA approves a substantial $1.9 billion contract for the long-awaited Second Avenue subway, with transit officials still asserting it represents savings.
MTA Approves $2 Billion Contract for Second Avenue Subway Expansion The MTA took a significant step on Monday by awarding a contract nearing $2 billion for the ongoing Second Avenue Subway project. This hefty sum, transport authorities insist, is a wise investment, even considering the challenges facing the current system. When asked why a new […]