MTA Adjusts Fare Hikes and Extends Discounts After Public Feedback in New York
The MTA revised planned fare hikes after public feedback, with modest increases for subway and bus fares, changes in ticket expirations for railroads, and introduce new discounts, while tolls could see a 7.5% rise.
Attorney General Letitia James Joins Coalition Suing HHS Over Threats to Withhold Sex Ed Funding
Letitia James and other attorneys general sued the HHS over forced removal of gender identity from sex education, defending funding for crucial programs against potentially discriminatory guidelines.
Bronx Inmate Convicted of Slashing Federal Corrections Officer at NYC Prison
A Bronx inmate was found guilty of slashing a federal corrections officer inside a New York City prison. The conviction follows an FBI investigation and federal prosecution, underscoring the seriousness of violence against correctional staff.
Mild Early Autumn Weather Greets New Yorkers as Light Showers Move Across Boroughs
The article describes the mild and varied early autumn weather in New York, including brief showers and temperatures around the 70s and 80s across the boroughs, based on NWS forecasts.
Ed Sheeran, Reneé Rapp, Nelly, and More to Ignite 30th Jingle Ball Anniversary at NYC's Madison Square Garden
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour celebrates its 30th anniversary at NYC's Madison Square Garden on December 12th with artists like Ed Sheeran and Reneé Rapp.
New York Medical Examiner Finds CTE in NFL HQ Shooter’s Brain as Las Vegas Man’s Final Plea Highlights Degenerative Disease Struggle
Shane Tamura, the NFL HQ shooter, had CTE, confirmed by the NYC Medical Examiner's Office. His note requested his brain be studied; he acknowledged his injury and criticized the NFL.
Brief Power Outage at Grand Central Terminal Causes Stir, Quickly Resolved with No Impact on Train Services
A voltage drop caused a brief blackout at Grand Central Terminal, leading to disrupted services and trapped employees. Power was restored within an hour.
MTA Explores Geothermal Cooling to Combat Intense Heat on NYC Subway Platforms
The MTA is considering geothermal cooling for NYC subway stations to alleviate high temperatures, focusing on the feasibility for stations like 167th and 181st Street on Line No. 1.
East Harlem Woman Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder of Aunt, Faces 16 Years to Life Sentence
Kristie Miro pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of her aunt, Ana Nieves, in East Harlem, with sentencing set for November 2025 to 16 years-to-life in prison.
Former Telecom CEO Michael Palleschi Sentenced to 12 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Accounting Fraud
Michael Palleschi, ex-CEO of FTE Networks, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for accounting fraud, including inflating revenue and concealing debts.












