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Hochul orders MTA to investigate why NYC transit system gets overwhelmed by extreme weather
Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded the MTA conduct a full review after extreme heat and rainstorms this week​ caused more mass ...
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MTA plans to increase subway and bus fares to $3 in January, delayed 6 months
The base fare was supposed to increase next month. But, the transition to the new OMNY tap and pay system delayed the normal ...
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NYC subway and bus fares rising to $3 in 2026, MTA officials say
New York City subway and bus fares are expected to go up to $3 on Jan. 4, MTA officials announced during the agency’s monthly ...
NYC subway’s mystery power outage has rush hour riders vowing to steal rides as payback
A mystery mishap knocked out power to the subway signal system just in time for rush hour on Tuesday morning — causing chaos ...
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MTA gives inside look at measures to keep subways safe, dry ahead of flash flood threat Thursday
NEW YORK CITY -- As the Tri-State area braces for another round of storms and a moderate risk of flash flooding on Thursday, the MTA is taking steps to keep the subways safe and dry. NYC officials are ...
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Every NYC subway signal upgrade is far behind schedule, MTA consultant says
MTA Chair Janno Lieber regularly says he delivers projects "on time and on budget." The agency's push to upgrade aging subway ...
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NYC subway and bus fare will likely rise to $3 in 2026
The price to ride New York City subways and buses will likely increase to $3 in January, MTA officials said during the agency ...
Subway fare could rise to $3 in 2026 under new MTA proposal
If they're approved, the changes will go into effect in January 2026. The MTA says it's considering raising the fares for ...
Stray kitten joins rat race aboard New York City subway, is later adopted by rescuer
A stray kitten that became an internet sensation after boarding a New York City subway train last week has been adopted by ...
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MTA faces fallout after flash floods, power failures plague New York City's aging subway system
A rash of flash flooding from dangerous storms, and repeated power failures have plagued the New York City subways in recent days, renewing calls for the MTA to ensure that resiliency is a priority ...