Q Train Finally Heads Uptown as Second Avenue Dig Kicks Off in East Harlem
Groundbreaking in East Harlem marks the start of TBM work for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway, advancing plans to bring Q service to 125th Street. Project leaders say reuse of old tunnels has identified major savings.
Jersey Barriers Take On Chaos In Downtown Brooklyn Bike Freeway
NYC DOT will repurpose Adams Street and Boerum Place into a 10‑ft, jersey‑barrier, two‑way protected bike lane to link Downtown Brooklyn to the Brooklyn Bridge; the north segment is slated for this fall.
Mamdani Fires Up 34th Street Busway, Puts Midtown Cars In The Slow Lane
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he will restart work to convert 34th Street into a busway, promising faster, safer service for roughly 28,000 daily riders even after federal scrutiny. The city plans outreach in June and construction this summer with an eye to finish by fall.
Washington Heights Boils As $100 Million Riverside Drive Fix Stalls Out
A long‑running Riverside Drive viaduct repair in Washington Heights has stalled, blocking River Arts' entrance and prompting neighbors to rally on June 13 for answers.
SoHo Reporter’s MetLife Bike Test Shows How Treacherous That World Cup Ride Is
A Gothamist reporter's three‑hour bike to MetLife exposed narrow shoulders, highway speeds and roadside debris that make cycling hazardous. Officials are urging fans to use official transit instead of walking or biking.
Mamdani’s Midtown World Cup Gridlock Gamble Shuts Streets, Supercharges Buses
Mamdani's Midtown World Cup plan converts 42nd Street into a match‑day busway, curbs truck deliveries and sets up shuttle pick‑ups across Midtown. Expect altered routes, street closures and advance‑ticketed transit on eight match days.
Brooklyn J Train Riders Fume As Midday Local Stops Vanish Into 2026
Midday J‑line track replacement is skipping four Brooklyn stops and turning short commutes into lengthy detours. Riders say 30‑minute trips are stretching to an hour.
Hamptons Cannonball Roars Back As MTA Shakes Up Summer Rides
The MTA's holiday advisory restores the Cannonball to Montauk, extends weekend Montauk trains through Labor Day, and reshuffles subway and bus service for Memorial Day and the summer.












