7 Train Brake Snafu Chokes Grand Central, Slams Queens Commute
A brake problem at Grand Central partly suspended No. 7 service between Queens and Manhattan this morning, forcing riders onto alternate lines and heavier transfers.
Hampton Jitney Slams City 'Narcs' in High-Stakes Idling Bounty Brawl
A coalition of motorcoach companies, including Hampton Jitney, is suing New York City over its pay‑for‑complaint idling program, calling the reward system unfair to private carriers.
Brooklyn CB6 Cheers Flatbush Bus Fix, Fears Side-Street Squeeze
CB6 praised DOT's Flatbush Avenue bus plan but pressed officials over B63 reroutes, narrow side streets and parking enforcement. The debate will continue at the board's next meeting.
LIRR Juggles Pre‑Dawn Trains as May 16 Strike Threat Looms
The LIRR will change early‑morning and late‑night service on May 11, altering stops on Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches while keeping rush‑hour trains intact.
Ceiling Chunk Crashes Onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway, Stuns 61-Year-Old Driver
A slab of ceiling material fell onto the Trans‑Manhattan Expressway near the George Washington Bridge, striking a car and prompting Port Authority inspections.
NYC Renters Hijack Peak Power With Plug-In AC Batteries
A Con Edison‑backed pilot will put plug‑in battery “power banks” in NYC apartments so window ACs run off stored power during peak hours. Renters can earn small payments while easing grid strain.
Green-Wood’s Bold Bike Lane Gambit Aims To Crack Open Sunset Park Border
Green‑Wood pitched a Greenway: a two‑way protected bike path along its southern border and a new Ninth Avenue entrance, seeking $3.3M to design a roughly $15M project. Community Board 7 voted to explore the idea.












