New York City has seen some progress in housing and crime recently. But what if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor? Some people think he could undo this progress. Mamdani has ideas that worry many. He wants free public transport, which could hurt the MTA's money situation. He also talks about city-run grocery stores, but the city's track record with such things isn't grea...
The subway system in New York City has seen a significant drop in major crimes over the past few years. This is a big deal because it shows that efforts to make the subway safer are working. The head of security for the transit agency shared some impressive stats. Since 1997, major crimes have dropped by a whopping 64%. This includes serious stuff like murders, rapes...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is questionable. This isn't the first attempt by the MTA to combat farebeating....
Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbings and arson, Lieber said the system is generally safe. Critics think ...
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is under fire. The agency's CEO, Janno Lieber, is facing heat from lawmakers and the public over how he's handling the MTA's massive $20 billion budget. Some people, like Rep. Mike Lawler, think the MTA isn't doing a good job and wants Lieber out. Lieber, however, calls this "grievance politics" and says most of ...
In New York City, drivers have always found creative ways to avoid paying tolls. Now, with the introduction of congestion pricing, some folks are already plotting how to bypass these new fees. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) relies on tolls to fund its operations, including subways, buses, and two rail lines. In 2022, the MTA estimated it lost around ...
The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes eight lease areas totaling 830,000 developable acres, has the potent...