Thomas Prendergast is appointed CEO and president of the Gateway Development Commission, succeeding Kris Kolluri. He will be overseeing major infrastructure projects, including the Hudson River rail tunnel.

A power outage in Manhattan caused significant delays on subway lines during rush hour, affecting the B and C trains. Service was restored by 7:30 p.m. with ongoing severe delays.

A $1.9 billion federal loan is awarded to the Port Authority for constructing a new Midtown Manhattan bus terminal, with a total project cost of $10 billion.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a safety initiative for New York's subway, with added NYPD patrols, infrastructure updates, and mental health support to enhance commuter and worker safety.

New York City's congestion pricing reduces tunnel commute times but has a minimal citywide impact. There's a backlash from New Jersey, with proposals for a 'reverse congestion pricing' toll and legal action against the scheme.

NYC schools are preparing staff for potential ICE encounters, reasserting their commitment to protecting immigrant students' rights to education amidst concerns raised by proposed deportation policies.

Manhattan saw a 7.5% drop in traffic with the introduction of the MTA's congestion pricing, easing congestion slightly but not significantly impacting subway ridership or inner-city traffic speeds.

NYC is slowly upgrading its subway system's outdated 1930s technology, which causes delays and requires in-house part manufacturing, to modern digital technology.

A proposal to add a surcharge on event tickets in NYC aims to raise funds for park maintenance, with potential to generate $190 million annually based on the city's ticket sales revenue.

An antiquated Brooklyn substation's explosion caused a two-hour outage, stranding 3,500 F train passengers, with four minor injuries. MTA's old electric system poses broader risks to NYC's power grid.

The MTA is starting a four-month shutdown of the A train service to Far Rockaway for Superstorm Sandy repairs, affecting 9,000 riders, with shuttle bus services and reduced LIRR fares as mitigation.

PATH train fares have increased for the first time since 2014, with a single journey now costing $3. Concomitantly, multi-trip passes have also seen a price rise.

Governor Hochul announced that New York issued over 129,000 tickets during a crackdown on impaired and reckless driving from Dec. 11, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025.