A chow chow named Meatball was electrocuted on subway tracks, spotlighting tension between NYC's subway pet policy and actual practices. Enforcement of pets in carriers has declined, with mixed commuter reactions and inconsistent adherence to rules.

A coalition of 30 groups — including the Mets — is pushing to restore weekend G service to Forest Hills, while the MTA warns of capacity and signal‑upgrade hurdles.

New York DMV offices statewide will close for several days for a major tech upgrade, aiming to improve services and efficiency. All services will be unavailable during this period. The upgrade involves consolidating systems, some dating back decades.

Spirit asked a bankruptcy court to approve an April auction of 20 Airbus jets to shrink its fleet and pay aircraft-linked debt.

Amtrak suspended trains between Boston and New York after overhead power failed Wednesday evening. Travelers can rebook under Fare Protect or request refunds.

Federal regulators ordered a recall of Fly E‑Bike’s Fly 10 mopeds after tests found dangerously poor braking performance. The fix includes free pad replacements or, in some cases, full repurchase.

The MTA is expanding its bus lane camera enforcement program, imposing fines for lane violations in Brooklyn and Manhattan which has improved bus speeds but drawn criticism from drivers over excessive fines.

NYC suspends alternate side parking through February 8 for snow removal, while metered parking remains active and other parking regulations still apply.

A water main break in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, flooded homes and streets, leading to the DEP's swift response and overnight repair work. Residents faced extensive water damage.

An LIRR train hit a vehicle on the tracks near Farmingdale, causing injuries and service disruptions, but repairs restored service by the next morning.

A dog named Meatball died after contacting the third rail at Bowling Green subway station in Manhattan, highlighting the importance of MTA's pet regulations.

NYC faced widespread subway delays during rush hour, affecting multiple train lines due to mechanical issues and an incident on the 7 train. LIRR also experienced delays from a switch malfunction.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $121 million state funding initiative for public transit modernization across non-MTA regions, aiming to improve infrastructure, services, and reduce emissions.