Thunderstorms caused extensive flight delays at East Coast airports, affecting JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and others, with thousands of passengers impacted.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces over $36 million in funding for 48 projects in New York to modernize infrastructure and support housing through the County Infrastructure Grant Program.

Suffolk County increases DWI patrols and sobriety checkpoints due to a spike in arrests, aiming to curb impaired driving, particularly ahead of the July 4th weekend.

A collision between multiple buses at NYC's Port Authority Bus Terminal led to closures and minor injuries, with commuters redirected to nearby stations.

Governor Hochul announced a $11.6 million upgrade plan for Long Island's Hicksville Station, aimed to improve daily commutes and revitalize the community with pedestrian paths and public spaces.

NYC announces the launch of new public restrooms, the "Portland Loos," across all boroughs as part of the "We Outside Summer" initiative to improve accessibility and encourage longer park visits.

MTA track replacements lead to a week of 5 train suspensions between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street. Free shuttle buses and alternate routes are provided.

The Rockaway Rocket ferry service returns to New York on July 4, offering express trips to Rockaway Beach with a fare increase to $12 for a guaranteed seat.

Queens' bus network is undergoing a significant transformation with Phase 1 modifications impacting 800,000 residents, introducing new routes and discontinuing others. Concerns are raised for disabled commuters, while MTA aims for improved service.

MTA announces G train service interruptions in NYC between July 14 and Aug. 18 for signal upgrades to improve reliability; free shuttle buses will be provided.

The MTA has postponed a subway fare hike, focusing instead on transitioning to the OMNY system, with MetroCard sales to end this year but accepted for six more months. Despite glitches and criticism, the move aims for modernization.

The MTA approved a $2.3 billion investment for 316 new train cars, replacing the old M3 cars with modern M9A cars, featuring upgrades like USB ports, by 2030.

Newark Airport launched nonstop Arajet flights to Santo Domingo, connecting the large Dominican community in the New York-New Jersey region to their home country and boosting cultural and economic ties.