The FAA signaled it would support giving Spirit’s vacated LaGuardia slots to a low‑fare carrier, a move that could change summer schedules and pressure fares at LGA. Regulators, the carrier’s bankruptcy estate and the Port Authority now face the task of reallocating those scarce peak‑hour windows.

Mayor Mamdani is restarting McGuinness Boulevard’s long‑delayed redesign, promising parking‑protected bike lanes from Meeker to the Pulaski Bridge amid a bribery probe that once stalled the project.

Midday J‑line track replacement is skipping four Brooklyn stops and turning short commutes into lengthy detours. Riders say 30‑minute trips are stretching to an hour.

Community leaders in Elmhurst are pushing to rebuild the LIRR stop that closed in the 1980s, arguing it would shorten commutes and help local businesses. The MTA’s analysis flags modest benefits and a roughly $210M price tag.

Indiana canceled nearly 1,800 non‑domiciled CDLs after a new law and federal rules tightened who can hold a commercial license. National outlets later reported nearly 300 stops; state records do not yet confirm that count.

New York now bars stretch limousines older than 10 years or 350,000 miles and has stepped up DMV enforcement, inspections and required pre‑trip briefings.

The MTA's holiday advisory restores the Cannonball to Montauk, extends weekend Montauk trains through Labor Day, and reshuffles subway and bus service for Memorial Day and the summer.

Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.

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.

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.

Signal and switch problems partly suspended E, F, M and R trains Wednesday morning, producing severe delays across Manhattan and Queens.

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.

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.