Sixth Ave Shakeup: Mamdani Rushes Wider Bike Lane Before World Cup Crowds Hit Midtown
Mayor Mamdani and DOT will widen Sixth Avenue’s protected bike lane to 10 feet between W14 and W31 and add new pedestrian space through Herald Square ahead of the World Cup.
Stalled $156.5 Million Bronx Subway Elevator Cash Finally Gets Green Light, Gillibrand Says
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says a $156.5M federal accessibility award to the MTA can be applied, unlocking elevators and other upgrades at five Bronx and Upper Manhattan stations.
Penn Station Feeder Fire Chokes LIRR, Packs Platforms With Stranded Riders
A feeder cable fire at Penn Station on May 14 forced LIRR cancellations, diversions and delays during the midday commute. Riders were advised to check MTA updates.
7 Train Brake Snafu Chokes Grand Central, Slams Queens Commute
A brake problem at Grand Central partly suspended No. 7 service between Queens and Manhattan this morning, forcing riders onto alternate lines and heavier transfers.
Hampton Jitney Slams City 'Narcs' in High-Stakes Idling Bounty Brawl
A coalition of motorcoach companies, including Hampton Jitney, is suing New York City over its pay‑for‑complaint idling program, calling the reward system unfair to private carriers.
LIRR Juggles Pre‑Dawn Trains as May 16 Strike Threat Looms
The LIRR will change early‑morning and late‑night service on May 11, altering stops on Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches while keeping rush‑hour trains intact.
Ceiling Chunk Crashes Onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway, Stuns 61-Year-Old Driver
A slab of ceiling material fell onto the Trans‑Manhattan Expressway near the George Washington Bridge, striking a car and prompting Port Authority inspections.












