_CC_PKG_Subway_Surfing_CC_Hearing_Preview_131756232_730 "Hearing to tackle the ‘subway surfing’ problem")
The New York City Council will hold a hearing this Monday on the subway surfing, or surfing in the subway, which is still a problem throughout the city. Members say they want to better understand why this practice is happening and how agencies are dealing with the problem. A 13-year-old girl was the latest fatality … Read more
_Subway_Surfing_Drones_CG_131448418_2441 "Permanent surveillance system with ‘underground surfing’ drones")
“Saving these children before they get hurt requires a team effort and the use of drone technology has made this task easier,” said NYPD Assistant Commissioner Kaz Daughtry. This past Thursday, New York City Hall and police officials, led by Mayor Adams, announced the decision to make their drone program permanent to better monitor the … Read more
We have a travel warning for Long Island Rail Road users this weekend. Service between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal stations is suspended until Monday. The MTA indicated that this is due to upgrades and work to improve service reliability. Passengers with tickets for this route will be able to use them on other routes at … Read more
New surveillance video shows the moment a driver ran a red light and fatally struck a man in Brooklyn. From NY1 News, the video stopped just before the impact. The incident happened shortly after 3am on Thursday. Félix Méndez, 49, was hit while crossing Bedford Avenue at the intersection with Lafayette Avenue. The truck driver … Read more
The city’s Department of Transportation is starting to lower speed limits in several areas, thanks to the state’s Sammy’s Law, signed into law by Governor Hochul in May. The law was named in honor of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old boy who lost his life after being hit by a car in Brooklyn. And the … Read more
_G_Train_Service_Resumes_CG_130858415_1384 "Transportation guide for the weekend in the city")
Below you’ll find a quick guide – based on information from the MTA – of the major service changes planned for the city’s subways and railroads. Changes in metro service 4 trains in Brooklyn Between 11:30pm Friday and 5am Monday, 4 trains will not run through Brooklyn due to station improvements. Regular 4 train riders … Read more
Starting this Monday, drivers who park their cars illegally or block bus stops will receive warning notices for a period of 60 days. Here is a list of the bus routes that camera monitoring will begin this Monday: B82, B26 Q53, Q69, Q5 M86, M79, M60 Bx26, Bx6 The MTA announced the implementation of the … Read more
Starting Monday, the warning period for drivers begins on 10 new bus routes that have surveillance cameras. Drivers who block or park inappropriately in designated bus lanes will receive written warnings for a period of 60 days starting September 30. YOU MUST BE IN: And on routes in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens on … Read more
A court rules that a lawsuit can go forward challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to stop a traffic congestion toll plan for southern Manhattan. In a hearing Friday, a lower court denied Governor Hochul’s motion to dismiss the charges. The defendants now have until October 15 to respond to the lawsuit. The plaintiffs argue that … Read more
Hundreds of cyclists protested in Brooklyn over the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. But despite criticism, the city says they will move forward with the plan. When asked about the deal, the Adams administration said the reluctance on both sides of the issue reflected a strong compromise. Under the new plan, from Calyer Street to the … Read more