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 […]
Transit Union leader promotes Mamdani’s free bus fare proposal at campaign event
Union Leader Backs Fareless Bus Initiative Amid Mayoral Campaign The president of the national transit workers’ coalition, which represents 41,000 members in New York, is showing support for left-leaning mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani by endorsing the fareless bus initiative championed by democratic socialists. Transportation Union President John Samuelsen clarified that his unexpected appearance at Mamdani’s […]
Parolee without a home, previously found guilty of pushing someone in the subway ten years back, has been arrested again for an unprovoked attack on a 28-year-old woman in the transit system, according to police.
Suspect Arrested After Unprovoked Subway Attack A homeless man, currently on parole after serving time for attempted murder, has been arrested for an unprovoked attack on a woman in the subway system, according to police reports. The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Roland Reid, approached the woman to request that she swipe her MetroCard at the […]
NJ Transit strike has ended, but commuters are still suffering: ‘Chaos’
NJ Transit riders are breathing a sigh of relief as the rail service has tentatively agreed to end a brief strike by engineers. However, the wait for regular train service is causing delays and frustrations for commuters. On Monday afternoon, a long line stretched through the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan, as travelers rushed […]
NJ Transit strike concludes after 3 days, right before commuters start their new work week
New Jersey Transit Strike Resolved New Jersey is set to see the end of its first transit strike in decades, as an agreement was reached on Sunday, just in time for the rush hour on Monday morning. The Brotherhood of Transportation and Locomotive Engineers announced that after two days of talks, the final details of […]
Talks to resume on NJ Transit strike Saturday, says railroad leader
Negotiations between train engineers on strike and New Jersey’s major commuter railroad will continue on Sunday after a day of “constructive” yet tough discussions on Saturday. “We’ve agreed to pause formal talks today, but we’re eager to resume discussions tomorrow,” stated NJ Transit president and CEO Chris Koruli in an afternoon announcement. “Today’s conversation has […]