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He Said He Paid the $3 Bus Fare. Then M.T.A. Workers Tackled Him.
He Said He Paid the $3 Bus Fare. Then M.T.A. Workers Tackled Him. A Brooklyn school aide said transit workers assaulted him after asking whether he had paid. The incident was captured on a deli’s surveillance camera. VideoVideo Shows Four Transit Workers Tackling Man During Bus Fare Dispute Surveillance camera footage shows four transit workers getting into a physical altercation with Kyle Taylor, a school aide, after questioning whether he paid a $3 bus fare.
Commuters to Endure More Delays as New Jersey Bridge Project Nears End
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Commuters to Endure More Delays as New Jersey Bridge Project Nears End NJ Transit and Amtrak began the final phase of a project to replace the Portal Bridge that will cause detours and delays for riders heading to and from Manhattan.
Here’s How to Navigate the Portal Bridge Disruptions
Here’s How to Navigate the Portal Bridge Disruptions NJ Transit passengers can expect delays, detours and cancellations, especially to Manhattan, for the next five weeks. Here are some alternative ways to get around. Commuters traveling from New Jersey to Manhattan will face delays during the work on the Portal Bridge.Credit...Bryan Anselm for The New York Times Oct.
Live Updates: Bridge Upgrade Scrambles Commute From New Jersey to Manhattan
The Portal North Bridge opened in March, but the process for completely shifting service to this modern replacement is not complete.Credit...Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times New Jersey commuters should take a deep breath this weekend, as they brace for five more weeks of service cuts and disruptions to replace the century-old Portal Bridge, a critical link to Manhattan.
NJ Transit Riders Brace for 5 Weeks of Portal Bridge Disruptions Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. NJ Transit Riders Brace for 5 Weeks of Portal Bridge Disruptions New Jersey commuters who rely on the century-old bridge can expect five weeks of service cuts beginning on Oct. 11, as transit officials complete its replacement.
Subway Gates Deterred Fare Evasion, M.T.A. Says. More Will Be Installed.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Subway Gates Deterred Fare Evasion, M.T.A. Says. More Will Be Installed. A pilot program to replace subway turnstiles with high-tech entry gates has led to a major reduction in fare evasion, New York transit officials said, and 50 more stations will soon have them.
After Fatal Crashes, N.Y.C. Lawmakers Seek to Regulate E-Bikes
After Fatal Crashes, N.Y.C. Lawmakers Seek to Regulate E-Bikes Lawmakers are expected on Wednesday to discuss a raft of proposals to regulate the use of electric bikes and scooters, after a series of fatal crashes. Of the 20 cyclists that have died this year, most were riding electric bikes, some of which can far exceed the speed limit on these devices.Credit...Sasha Maslov for The New York Times Sept.
After Taxi Driver Deaths, Union Pushes Mamdani for Health Fund
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. After Taxi Driver Deaths, Union Pushes Mamdani for Health Fund Several New York City cabbies were recently found dead in their cars. A taxi union is seeking to revive a fund that would provide medical screenings, disability insurance and other benefits.
Portal Bridge Replacement Will Disrupt NJ Transit for 5 Weeks This Fall
Portal Bridge Replacement Will Disrupt NJ Transit for 5 Weeks This Fall Commuters between New Jersey and Manhattan will have to endure a final round of service disruptions as equipment is moved to the taller, more modern Portal North Bridge. The new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River is tall enough to allow boats to pass below. Its predecessor, a swing bridge, often gets stuck.Credit...Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Sept.
New Plan for Park Avenue Redesign Adds Bike Lane
New Plan for Park Avenue Redesign Adds Bike Lane The mayor’s office said the updated redesign, which would create a protected bike lane and a walking path, imagines the street as a “greener, safer and more people-centered corridor.” The redesign is expected to take five years.Credit...Madison Swart for The New York Times Sept. 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m. ET Park Avenue, among the most famous streets in the world, is being reimagined by the city, which released updated design plans on Thursday.
Mamdani to Unveil Street Safety Plan in Move to Curb Pedestrian Deaths
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Mamdani to Unveil Street Safety Plan in Move to Curb Pedestrian Deaths The plan, Vision Zero Reimagined, is a set of goals that includes speed-capping devices in some cars and reduced speed limits near hundreds more schools.
Manhattan Bus Lane Plan for 34th Street May Be Stuck in Gridlock
Three months after Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a long-delayed street redesign in Midtown Manhattan was moving forward, there are no signs of progress, raising concerns that the project has hit another snag. Mr. Mamdani, who has promised to fix New York’s stubbornly slow bus service, announced in June that major changes to a one-mile stretch of 34th Street, one of the city’s most clogged arteries for bus and commercial traffic, would be completed this fall.
Subway Explosion in 2024 Revealed ‘Systemwide Failures,’ Audit Finds
Subway Explosion in 2024 Revealed ‘Systemwide Failures,’ Audit Finds A report from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s inspector general said the electrical explosion, in a Brooklyn substation, had uncovered serious gaps in oversight. A worker with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority inspects an old substation. A network of over 200 substations powers New York City’s subway system.Credit...Yuvraj Khanna for The New York Times Sept.
N.Y.C. Students Are Sick of Using Flimsy Paper Cards to Ride the Subway
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. In two years of high school, Maya Jordan went through six student OMNY cards, the tap-and-go system that allows New York City students to ride the subway and buses for free. One card disintegrated in the washing machine. Another fell apart in the rain. Others got bent and stopped working.
N.Y.C. Students Are Sick of Using Flimsy Paper Cards to Ride the Subway
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NYC Students Are Sick of Using Flimsy Paper Cards to Ride the Subway
NEW YORK -- In two years of high school, Maya Jordan went through six student OMNY cards, the tap-and-go system that allows New York City students to ride the subway and buses for free. One card disintegrated in the washing machine. Another fell apart in the rain. Others got bent and stopped working. Each mishap meant waiting days for a replacement, forcing her to pay the full fare, $3 a ride, until her new card arrived.
NYC Students Are Sick of Using Flimsy Paper Cards to Ride the Subway
NEW YORK -- In two years of high school, Maya Jordan went through six student OMNY cards, the tap-and-go system that allows New York City students to ride the subway and buses for free. One card disintegrated in the washing machine. Another fell apart in the rain. Others got bent and stopped working. Each mishap meant waiting days for a replacement, forcing her to pay the full fare, $3 a ride, until her new card arrived.
An Expert in Traffic Jams Has a Scary Idea: What if the Cars Turn on Us?
Sam Schwartz, the 78-year-old former New York City traffic commissioner credited with coining the term “gridlock,” is about to become a first-time novelist. Naturally, he wrote about killer robocars. His book, “Autokill,” co-written with Cary Pepper, is a nail-biter about a terrorist plot to turn autonomous vehicles into weapons. It goes on sale on Aug. 18, and Schwartz is betting that the novel will be a timely hit as the driverless car industry continues to expand.
The Subway Is Sweltering. Is There a Way to Put That Heat to Good Use? Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Summer in the New York City subway, where temperatures can exceed 100 degrees on train platforms, can feel like a sauna — to say nothing of the aromas. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and state transit officials want to try something new: an underground air-exchange system that could cool stations in the summer and heat nearby buildings in the winter.
An Expert in Traffic Jams Has a Scary Idea: What if the Cars Turn on Us?
Sam Schwartz, the 78-year-old former New York City traffic commissioner credited with coining the term “gridlock,” is about to become a first-time novelist. Naturally, he wrote about killer robocars. His book, “Autokill,” co-written with Cary Pepper, is a nail-biter about a terrorist plot to turn autonomous vehicles into weapons. It goes on sale on Aug. 18, and Mr. Schwartz is betting that the novel will be a timely hit as the driverless car industry continues to expand.
New York's Subway Is Sweltering. Is There a Way to Put That Heat to Good Use?
NEW YORK -- Summer in the New York City subway, where temperatures can exceed 100 degrees on train platforms, can feel like a sauna -- to say nothing of the aromas. Now, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and state transit officials want to try something new: an underground air-exchange system that could cool stations in the summer and heat nearby buildings in the winter.
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of New York City, champions buses more than any modern mayor before him, and his town hall for bus riders on Thursday evening seemed routine. In many ways, it was, with Mr. Mamdani and other government officials talking to Brooklyn residents about the steps they were taking to improve service on the frequently derided bus system. But one participant in the evening’s activities stood out.
Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the DSA There?
NEW YORK -- Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist mayor of New York City, champions buses more than any modern mayor before him, and his town hall for bus riders on Thursday evening seemed routine. In many ways, it was, with Mamdani and other government officials talking to Brooklyn residents about the steps they were taking to improve service on the frequently derided bus system. But one participant in the evening's activities stood out.
After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, NY Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
NEW YORK — New York City legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a long list of proposed rules designed to better govern the use of electric bikes and scooters and crack down on illegal vehicles after a series of fatal crashes. The plan, presented at a news conference outside City Hall, includes 17 bills that the City Council will consider this fall.
After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. New York City legislative leaders are expected on Tuesday to announce a long list of proposed rules designed to better govern the use of electric bikes and scooters and crack down on illegal vehicles after a series of fatal crashes.
After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, NY Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
NEW YORK -- New York City legislative leaders are expected on Tuesday to announce a long list of proposed rules designed to better govern the use of electric bikes and scooters and crack down on illegal vehicles after a series of fatal crashes. The plan, set to be presented at a news conference at City Hall, includes 17 bills that the City Council will consider this fall.
After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, NY Lawmakers Consider Crackdown
NEW YORK -- New York City legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a long list of proposed rules designed to better govern the use of electric bikes and scooters and crack down on illegal vehicles after a series of fatal crashes. The plan, presented at a news conference outside City Hall, includes 17 bills that the City Council will consider this fall.
The Latest Sign of Knicks Fever: ‘Champions Way’ Is Headed for Auction
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. For the Knicks fan who has everything (we’re looking at you, Ben Stiller), New York City has something of interest..
The Latest Sign of Knicks Fever: 'Champions Way' Is Headed for Auction
NEW YORK -- For the Knicks fan who has everything (we're looking at you, Ben Stiller), New York City has something of interest. The Department of Transportation on Wednesday is putting up for auction the first of the "Champions Way" street signs that were hung along the team's ticker tape parade route last month to commemorate their first NBA championship win in decades.
An MTA Project Is Under Budget and Finished Early. No, Really.
NEW YORK -- New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the architect of some of the most expensive transit projects in the world, has not been typically known for its frugality or punctuality. Which is why it seemed appropriate Monday for Gov. Kathy Hochul to celebrate a rare feat for the agency: the completion of a nearly billion-dollar Metro-North Rail Road project that came in well under budget and five years ahead of schedule.
An M.T.A. Project Is Under Budget and Finished Early. No, Really.
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the architect of some of the most expensive transit projects in the world, has not been typically known for its frugality or punctuality. Which is why it seemed appropriate on Monday for Gov. Kathy Hochul to celebrate a rare feat for the agency: the completion of a nearly billion-dollar Metro-North Rail Road project that came in well under budget and five years ahead of schedule.
An MTA Project Is Under Budget and Finished Early. No, Really.
NEW YORK -- New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the architect of some of the most expensive transit projects in the world, has not been typically known for its frugality or punctuality. Which is why it seemed appropriate Monday for Gov. Kathy Hochul to celebrate a rare feat for the agency: the completion of a nearly billion-dollar Metro-North Rail Road project that came in well under budget and five years ahead of schedule.
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Uber and Lyft Dominate the Ride-Share Industry. Can Rivals Cut In?
NEW YORK -- Kay Woo, a Korean tech executive, wants to break into New York City's multibillion-dollar ride-share industry. So, naturally, in a city of 8.5 million potential customers, he's courting his most valuable prospects: cabbies. For the past few months, Woo has made recurring trips to a shadeless parking lot at LaGuardia Airport, recruiting drivers for his company, TADA.
Uber and Lyft Dominate the Ride-Share Industry. Can Rivals Cut In?
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Kay Woo, a Korean tech executive, wants to break into New York City’s multibillion-dollar ride-share industry. So, naturally, in a city of 8.5 million potential customers, he’s courting his most valuable prospects: cabbies.
The World Cup in New York and New Jersey, by the Numbers
When officials announced that the FIFA World Cup was coming to the New York City region, their ambitions were lofty. The host committee predicted 1.2 million visitors and $3.3 billion in economic activity tied to the tournament. That positive energy was reflected over the past few weeks on the streets of Manhattan and at boisterous watch parties all over the city.
The World Cup in New York and New Jersey, by the Numbers
When officials announced that the FIFA World Cup was coming to the New York City region, their ambitions were lofty. The host committee predicted 1.2 million visitors and $3.3 billion in economic activity tied to the tournament. That positive energy was reflected over the past few weeks on the streets of Manhattan and at boisterous watch parties all over the city.
The World Cup in New York and New Jersey, by the Numbers
When officials announced that the FIFA World Cup was coming to the New York City region, their ambitions were lofty. The host committee predicted 1.2 million visitors and $3.3 billion in economic activity tied to the tournament. That positive energy was reflected over the past few weeks on the streets of Manhattan and at boisterous watch parties all over the city.
Firms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction Project
NEW YORK -- A company responsible for oversight at the Manhattan building project now under investigation for structural failures was founded by -- and has remained closely entangled with -- a former city official who resigned in disgrace and was later convicted of bribery, records and interviews show.
Firms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction Project Original
A company responsible for oversight at the Manhattan building project now under investigation for structural failures was founded by — and has remained closely entangled with — a former city official who resigned in disgrace and was later convicted of bribery, records and interviews show.
Mamdani Will Advance Project to Speed Up Buses in the Bronx Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mamdani Will Advance Project to Speed Up Buses in the Bronx The road redesign to prioritize buses, the first such project in the borough, had been put on hold after the Trump administration objected to a similar plan in Manhattan.
Mamdani Will Advance Project to Speed Up Buses in the Bronx
NEW YORK -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that New York City would move forward with a project to improve bus speeds on a busy thoroughfare in the Bronx, reviving an initiative that was put on hold after objections to similar plans from the Trump administration.
Mamdani Will Advance Project to Speed Up Buses in the Bronx
NEW YORK -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that New York City would move forward with a project to improve bus speeds on a busy thoroughfare in the Bronx, reviving an initiative that was put on hold after objections to similar plans from the Trump administration.
N.Y.C. Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles
N.Y.C. Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles The inspections were prompted by an incident in Midtown last week, an official said. It was unclear how many sites were being looked at.
New York City Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles
NEW YORK -- New York City officials have been conducting safety inspections of construction sites across the city this week after a building in midtown Manhattan became dangerously unstable last week, forcing construction to be halted at the project. The sweeps are ongoing, and they were initiated by the buckling of two columns last week at a building on East 42nd Street, said Andrew Rudansky, a spokesperson for the Department of Buildings.
New York City Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles
NEW YORK -- New York City officials were conducting safety inspections of construction sites across the city this week after a building in midtown Manhattan became dangerously unstable last week, forcing construction to be halted at the project. The inspections are ongoing and were initiated by the buckling of two columns last week at a building on East 42nd Street, said Andrew Rudansky, a spokesperson for the Department of Buildings.
New York City Officials Inspecting Construction Sites After Building Buckles
NEW YORK -- New York City officials were conducting safety inspections of construction sites across the city this week after a building in midtown Manhattan became dangerously unstable last week, forcing construction to be halted at the project. The inspections are ongoing and were initiated by the buckling of two columns last week at a building on East 42nd Street, said Andrew Rudansky, a spokesperson for the Department of Buildings.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Developer of Troubled Midtown High-Rise Had Tried to Avoid the Spotlight Nathan Berman has shied away from the showy ways necessary to succeed in New York real estate. Now, his largest project is in limbo. Nathan Berman has built his reputation as a real estate developer converting commercial buildings to luxury residences.
Developer of Troubled High-Rise Had Tried to Avoid the Spotlight
NEW YORK -- Nathan Berman, a key developer behind the midtown Manhattan building that became dangerously unstable this past week, has never built a building from the ground up. Since entering real estate in the 1990s, he has worked exclusively on projects that transform existing structures into high-end residences, converting art deco office towers, a book factory and a former pharmaceutical headquarters into apartments.
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