A voltage drop caused a brief blackout at Grand Central Terminal, leading to disrupted services and trapped employees. Power was restored within an hour.

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.

A crackdown at Penn Station by Amtrak Police on public lewdness has led to a rise in arrests and at least 20 men detained by ICE. Critics question the potential for rights violations and discriminatory targeting.

NYC Mayor Adams announced a new 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters starting October 24, aimed at improving street safety, sparking debate over enforcement and implications for the mayoral election.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces the early launch of Metro-North's "super-express" trains between Poughkeepsie and NYC, now starting October 6, reducing travel time to under 90 minutes. This service aims to improve commutes and boost economic growth.

The U.N. General Assembly in Manhattan leads to gridlock, with traffic potentially below 4 mph. Street closures and heightened NYPD security accompany world leader visits, advising residents to avoid personal vehicles.

Governor Hochul allocates $176 million to enhance New York’s water and sewer systems, targeting lead line replacements and contaminant removal in drinking water.

Fulton Mall in Brooklyn gets an $8M upgrade with green spaces, new trees, benches, and permeable pavers to enhance the pedestrian experience and address environmental concerns.

Mayor Eric Adams launched the $218 million Red Hook Coastal Resiliency project to combat coastal flooding and extreme weather in NYC, with completion expected by summer 2028.

New York City announces 20 Gridlock Alert Days during the U.N. General Assembly and the holiday season, urging public transit use to ease traffic expected to slow to 4 mph in Midtown.

LIRR unions seek intervention from the Trump administration to avoid a strike, while Governor Hochul blames Trump for the situation. The MTA prepares shuttle bus services in case of a strike.

The MTA is expanding its Automated Camera Enforcement program to four more bus routes to clear bus lanes and improve commute times, with fines starting after a 60-day warning period.

MTA prepares contingency plans, including shuttle buses, for commuters ahead of a potential LIRR strike due to stalled contract negotiations with unions.