Tag: transit

Fare evasion runs rampant at this Queens subway station even as number of cheaters drop

person hopping a turnstile

Mar. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A Queens subway station has become the latest hotspot for fare evasion as the MTA continues to battle the revenue-losing scourge throughout the city’s transit system.  During amNewYork Metro’s visit to the 61st Street subway station on the 7 line in Woodside on March 8, a reporter witnessed…

NYC’s curbside rain gardens: Are they eco-friendly or just poop-filled eyesores?

a rain gardein next to a NYC street with litter inside

Mar. 2, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Rain gardens, sometimes known as bioswales, are found throughout NYC to minimize flooding and beautify neighborhoods. But those important purposes have become overshadowed lately by graffiti, litter and even pet poop that continues to build up in these pockets of curbside greenspaces around the city.   Once hailed as…

New 7 train passageway opens at Grand Central Station, improving customer flow

grand-cenral

Navigating Grand Central Station just got a little easier now that a new passageway to the 7 line has been completed and opened, MTA officials announced on Tuesday.  The newly unveiled passageway provides a direct connection between the Flushing, Queens, 7 train and the 4, 5 and 6 lines, making it easier for riders…

Congestion pricing: What major NYC subway and transit projects are at stake if Trump kills Manhattan toll plan?

Crowded subway car in congestion pricing era

Feb. 23, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon If a federal court grants a Trump administration order to kill congestion pricing in NYC, the fate of numerous major MTA public transportation projects — and of reliable service throughout the subway system — could be in serious jeopardy. Congestion pricing, designed mostly to help pay for infrastructure…

Late for work? The MTA will take the blame and give your boss a note. Here’s how.

MTA commuters wait in line late

Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Late to work? Blame it on the train or the bus, because your boss is already there. And you’ll have proof, too. New Yorkers who are late to work, school or any other appointment can get a note from the state-run MTA saying your tardiness was their fault. It’s…

Here’s what outdoor dining in NYC will look like starting April 1

structure with chairs and tables that can be used for outdoor dining in NYC

Feb. 12, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Outdoor dining in NYC, which was a lifeline for many restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, will return on April 1.  But New Yorkers will notice the eatery setups will look a little different this year, per new rules in the city’s permanent al fresco dining program, Dining Out…