Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated Metro-North Railroad's 100% on-time performance on March 9 and the LIRR's near 97% on-time rate this year, indicating improved reliability and rising ridership on New York's train services.

Bronx business owners report significant losses and challenges due to MTA construction barriers that limit visibility and accessibility to their stores, with sales dropping up to 50%.

Proposals to redesign New York's Penn Station showcase competing visions, including shifting Madison Square Garden and embracing classical architecture, with the debate focusing on practicality, aesthetics, and funding.

Avelo Airlines expands with 13 new routes from Long Island, offering fares from $39. Starting June 12, the budget airline adds flights from MacArthur Airport to destinations like Florida and North Carolina.

Governor Hochul announces a crackdown on impaired driving in New York from March 10-17, with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to prevent DUI incidents.

A report shows increasing NYC support for congestion pricing despite an impending deadline from the Trump administration to scrap the program, with Governor Hochul and the MTA fighting to maintain it, citing decreased traffic and revenue benefits.

New York officials plan to transform the Cross Bronx Expressway, introducing caps to create green spaces and reconnect neighborhoods. The project entails short to long-term goals and necessitates environmental reviews, funding, and community input.

The MTA spends up to $1,900 per gate for subway safety, with significant costs at stations like First Avenue, as part of Gov. Hochul's safety initiative, which has led to a decrease in transit crimes.

Brooklyn's G line debuted its first open gangway subway train, promising riders a roomier and more seamless experience. The new trains feature wider doors and better amenities.

Efforts to save the SS United States ocean liner and convert it into a museum and business hub are faltering, with plans moving forward to sink it as an artificial reef, despite environmental concerns and appeals to President Trump for intervention.

American Airlines is appealing to the Supreme Court to revive its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue, following a federal judge's ruling in favor of an antitrust lawsuit against the partnership.

Lawmakers in New York City are planning a $35 million pilot project using 150 cameras to automatically ticket double parking and other traffic violations to reduce congestion and increase safety.

Metro-North Railroad has added a new "Heritage Series" locomotive, No. 222, sporting the historic New Haven Railroad colors, to educate riders about the railroad's history.