Penn Station Packed to Bursting, Study Warns New Hudson Tunnels Have Nowhere to Land
A new RPA analysis warns Penn Station’s platforms, yards and tunnels can’t absorb Gateway’s added trains without station expansion or major operational changes.
Drones To Haul Cargo Across East River In Bold Brooklyn And Manhattan Test
Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.
Bronx Rail Brawl: Amtrak Drags Metro-North To Court Over Penn Station Access Clash
Amtrak sued Metro‑North in federal court Thursday, accusing the commuter railroad of blocking access needed for Penn Station Access and East River tunnel work. The move clouds a long‑promised service boost for the Bronx.
Sticker Shock As U.S. Gas Plant Costs Soar 66 Percent
BloombergNEF data show U.S. combined‑cycle gas plant build costs rose about 66% in two years, pushing prices to roughly $2,157 per kilowatt and prompting planners to reassess new builds.
Mamdani Slams Brakes On Price Wars In Final Manhattan Trash Zone Deals
Mayor Mamdani has reweighted the scoring for the city's last two commercial waste contracts in Manhattan, placing safety and truck miles above price. The move follows consolidation in the industry and safety warnings from auditors and advocates.
JetBlue’s ‘Clear Your Cookies’ Reply To Grieving Flier Sets Off New York Price Panic
JetBlue told a grieving traveler to clear cookies after a $230 fare jump and deleted the reply; the carrier apologized as lawmakers and auditors press for new rules.
After Child's Death, Mamdani Pushes Linden Boulevard Overhaul in Brooklyn
City officials unveiled a one‑mile redesign of Linden Boulevard that would add center‑running bus lanes, concrete boarding islands and wider sidewalks after recent fatal crashes. The work is slated to be phased in with a target completion in summer 2027.
Signal Snafus Turn NYC Morning Rush Into Subway Nightmare
Signal failures and on‑station medical calls snarled multiple NYC subway lines during the April 20 morning rush, leaving commuters facing long waits and crowded platforms. Transit crews and emergency responders worked through the morning to restore service.












