Signal Snafu on Lexington Ave Turns Rush Hour Into Slow-Mo Grind
A signaling breakdown on the Lexington Avenue line jammed 4, 5 and 6 trains during Wednesday's evening rush, forcing major delays and cross‑honoring at Grand Central.
City Hunts For BQE Czar To Rescue Brooklyn Heights Cantilever
The city posted an Assistant Commissioner role to lead the rebuild of the BQE’s triple‑cantilever, installing a single official to steer design, review and community outreach. The hire turns years of planning into a project‑management test for City Hall.
FDNY Response Turns 2nd Ave at 108th Into East Harlem Gridlock
FDNY warned of heavy emergency activity at Second Avenue and East 108th, advising drivers and riders to expect closures and delays. Officials urged alternate routes while crews work.
Brooklyn Riders Finally Get a Lift as MTA Plans Elevators at 5 Stations
The MTA has packaged elevator projects at five Brooklyn stations funded in part by congestion‑pricing revenues. The agency will solicit bids this fall and aims to pick a contractor by year’s end.
Holiday Flyers Stalled As Storms Turn JFK, LaGuardia And Newark Into Gridlock
Thunderstorms and flood watches slowed flights into JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Monday, producing roughly hour‑long delays and airline waivers for affected travelers.
Harlem Ramp Showdown As Locals Fight To Keep 125th Street Car-Free
After a year closed for repairs, neighbors say the northbound Exit 12N ramp at 125th has become usable park space — and they want it to stay that way. DOT has started repairs but has not given a reopening date.
Feds Crack Open Path For Supersonic L.A. - New York Dash
The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.
Brooklyn Boils As 1,200 Con Edison Customers Sweat Through Power Outage
More than 1,200 Brooklyn customers faced outages Friday as extreme heat settled over the city; Con Edison and city crews worked to restore service and open cooling centers.
Holiday Meltdown: Newark, LaGuardia, JFK Tagged Among Worst July 4 Travel Hubs
A Rightway Parking analysis finds Newark, LaGuardia and JFK among the worst airports for July 4 travel, with higher cancellation and delay rates than the national average.












