US’s First Transit Thermal Energy Project Announced For NYC
A first-of-its-kind measure to combat extreme heat on subway platforms for the US was announced by New York City Mayor Mamdani and New York Governor Hochul on Monday. The new measure, in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is set to study ways of combating extreme summer heat on subway platforms and using captured […]
Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
MTA to Swap East River Tunnels for F and M Trains to Improve Commute Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed a major change for weekday subway riders. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, the F and M trains will swap their routes between Manhattan and Queens during the day, with the hope it will reduce delays. Under the new schedule (which takes place during weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.), […]
NJ Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Searching for Rides
On May 16, 2025, NJ Transit train engineers went on strike for the first time in over 40 years, affecting approximately 350,000 New Jersey and New York City commuters. AP News reported that the strike started a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management. “We presented them the last proposal; they […]
M.T.A. Announces End of MetroCard Sales
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will stop selling its MetroCard after Dec. 31, 2025. The agency plans to switch to a fully contactless tap-and-go payment system that will save it $20 million a year. The tap-and-go payment system will allow riders to pay fees directly with digital wallets and contactless credit and debit cards. Don’t […]
