Staten Island Express Riders Getting 92 New Diesel Coaches After MTA Green-Lights $120.8 Million Deal
The MTA board approved a $120.8M purchase of 92 clean‑diesel express coaches for Staten Island, replacing an aging fleet while electrification projects continue. Deliveries are slated for late 2028–2029.
LaGuardia Sinkhole Chaos as Runway Shuts Before Memorial Day Crush
A sinkhole near Runway 4/22 forced the temporary closure of a LaGuardia runway on May 20; crews are repairing the pavement and monitoring travel impacts ahead of Memorial Day.
Sixth Ave Shakeup: Mamdani Rushes Wider Bike Lane Before World Cup Crowds Hit Midtown
Mayor Mamdani and DOT will widen Sixth Avenue’s protected bike lane to 10 feet between W14 and W31 and add new pedestrian space through Herald Square ahead of the World Cup.
Stalled $156.5 Million Bronx Subway Elevator Cash Finally Gets Green Light, Gillibrand Says
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says a $156.5M federal accessibility award to the MTA can be applied, unlocking elevators and other upgrades at five Bronx and Upper Manhattan stations.
India Sends Safety Sleuths To Seattle As Boeing Fuel Switch Faces Heat
Indian officials will travel to Boeing's Seattle lab in June to observe tests on a fuel‑control module removed from an Air India 787, deepening scrutiny of the Dreamliner's fuel‑cutoff switches. The work comes as investigators ready a final AAIB report.
FAA Quietly Slashes Controller Staffing as D.C. Braces for Summer Flight Chaos
FAA lowered its certified‑controller target to 12,563 from 14,633, a recalibration that could tighten summer operations and keep overtime elevated at busy hubs.
Penn Station Feeder Fire Chokes LIRR, Packs Platforms With Stranded Riders
A feeder cable fire at Penn Station on May 14 forced LIRR cancellations, diversions and delays during the midday commute. Riders were advised to check MTA updates.












