Federal court confirms that Illinois transit gun regulations are constitutional
Federal Court Upholds Illinois Firearm Ban on Public Transport A federal appeals court has upheld a ban on carrying firearms in public transportation across Illinois. This ruling reverses a previous decision from a lower court which had deemed similar gun restrictions, enacted over a decade ago, unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The Seventh Circuit Court […]
Transit union leader removed for attempting to discipline bus driver involved in reported workplace love triangle
Union Controversy Over Demotion and Allegations The Transport Workers Union (TWU) is in a bit of a turmoil. Reports indicate that John Paul “JP” Patafio, the vice president of TWU Local 100 in Brooklyn’s Bus Division, has found himself embroiled in a controversial situation at the Queen’s Depot. He allegedly attempted to demote a fellow […]
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 […]
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 […]
MTA highlights subway system safety shortly after two violent incidents on transit.
MTA Announces Decline in Subway Crime Rates During a fiery announcement on Sunday, MTA officials touted a “historic” decrease in subway crime in New York City. They reported that crime statistics for the subway are the lowest since data collection began in July 1995. Notably, there was an 8% reduction in felony incidents on the […]
Mamdani: Social workers and ‘transit ambassadors’ should take over 911 calls from police
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has proposed that non-police experts, such as “transit ambassadors,” could handle some 911 calls to reduce the burden on the NYPD. This idea emerged during a press conference alongside Senator Elizabeth Warren, where Mamdani stressed the need for shifting responsibilities away from the police amid rising concerns about […]
Hochul attributes the MTA’s poor service breakdowns to insufficient investments, while the struggling transit agency considers raising fares to $3.
Governor Blames Subway Meltdown on Long-Term Underinvestment Governor Kathy Hochul expressed frustration on Friday regarding the subway system’s recent service failures, attributing them to years of inadequate funding for infrastructure improvements. This week’s turmoil, especially during morning commutes, prompted her remarks. Standing with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chief Jano Lieber, Hochul noted the recurring challenges […]
18-year-old joyrider with dreadlocks takes MTA train for a one-stop ride and has a history of transit offenses, according to police.
Joyrider Justine Randall-Pizarro, an 18-year-old who has made quite a name for herself in the Queens transit criminal scene, was arrested for allegedly commandeering the MTA train last week. This marks her 12th arrest this year. It happened around 4 a.m. on June 17 when Pizarro entered a locked N train at Astoria’s Broadway station […]
Andrew Cuomo suggests giving mayors control over NYC’s transit system — opponents argue he ‘had his opportunity and didn’t succeed’
Andrew Cuomo, who once had strong control over the MTA as governor, recently suggested that City Hall should take over the Transportation Authority. This comes as the mayor attempts to revitalize an independent bid after facing a significant defeat. “I know the MTA well. It’s a huge entity—bureaucracy stacked on bureaucracy,” Cuomo remarked during a […]
Man who lost five toes in transit accident awarded $22.75 million verdict
Subway Platform Incident Leads to Major Settlement The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is facing a significant financial blow due to a subway platform accident. A Bronx judge recently awarded $2.75 million to Maruf Hossain, a bike delivery worker who lost all five toes on his left foot after falling from a collapsed platform. This means […]