May. 27, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Anacostia Rail Holdings, the company that owns and operates freight railroads in the United States, has announced the appointment of Marlon Taylor as the new President of New York and Atlantic Railway (NYA). Taylor succeeds James Bonner, who has led the railway since 2016. “Marlon has become an integral…
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Memorial Day weekend: Here’s a rundown of subway service changes to expect, and how to get to the beach
May. 23, 2024 By Robert Pozarycki
Memorial Day weekend means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also a litany of subway service changes that will impact how you get around town.
Queens man fatally struck by LIRR train
Feb. 25, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
A Queens man was fatally struck by a Long Island Rail Road train early Sunday morning, according to the MTA.
Ask the MTA | U.S. Open service, ADA improvements and student MetroCards
Aug. 20, 2023 amNewYork Metro amNewYork Metro, in conjunction with the MTA, present “Ask the MTA,” a column where MTA officials answer your questions about transit service in New York City. If you have a question for the MTA about subways, buses, commuter rails and more, email askthemta[@]amny.com. Q: Does the MTA plan to…
Let’s go Mets-Willets Point! LIRR bringing 24/7 service to station serving Citi Field and U.S. Open’s home
Apr. 21, 2023 By Robert Pozarycki
The Mets-Willets Point station on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in Queens will now be open to passengers beyond Mets home games, the U.S. Open and special events at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.