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Board ‘blindsided’ by Broadway bus lane

City Department of Transportation officials faced a tough crowd at Community Board 3 in Corona last Thursday after “blindsiding” members by going straight to the mayor to get a new, four-block bus lane approved in Jackson Heights, rushed in advance of the World Cup next month. “It’s not...

New York, NY · 05-28
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NYC Gets Approval To Install Speed Limiters In Cars Of Repeat Offenders

The GPS-enabled devices would ensure drivers stick to the speed limit

New York, NY · 05-27

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Coach USA To Take Over Hudson Link Bus Operations This Summer

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that Coach USA has been awarded the contract to operate the Hudson Link bus system, which serves thousands of commuters traveling between Rockland and Westchester counties each month. According to state officials, Coach USA will officially assume operations from current provider...

Rockland County, NY · 05-26
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DOT signs agreement with bus provider for Hudson Link

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Coach USA has been awarded the contract to operate the Hudson Link bus service, the New York State Department of Transportation announced this week. The Hudson Link connects communities on both sides of the Hudson River between Rockland and Westchester counties, offering direct access to Metro-North Railroad. NYSDOT officials said riders should expect minimal disruptions to service during the transition.

Rockland County, NY · 05-25
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New Yorkers feel "gas rage" as price at pump climbs before Memorial Day

Drivers on Long Island say the cost to fill up is becoming a significant source of stress​ and taking a toll on their moods.

New York · 05-21

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LIRR strike ends after MTA, unions reach tentative agreement

The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations, officials announced at an evening news conference. Union and MTA representatives announced the deal after negotiations resumed in the afternoon and continued into...

New York, NY · 05-22

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LIRR Strike Ends, MTA Reaches Deal With Unions

After days of disruption and a chaotic commute that stranded thousands, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement with unions representing workers on the Long Island Rail Road, bringing a three-day strike to an end. The deal, announced May 18, clears the way for service to resume in phases...

New York, NY · 05-20

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MTA, unions reach deal to end Long Island Rail Road strike

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and five striking unions have reached tentative agreement on a new contract, allowing the Long Island Rail Road to resume partial service as of noon ET on Tuesday, May 18. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deal on social media at 7:41 p.m. ET, saying the agreement [...] Read More...

New York · 05-19

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LIRR strike costs region $61 million in lost commerce per day

Five labor unions have launched the Long Island Rail Road's first strike in 32 years, costing the region an estimated $61 million in lost economic activity per day and stranding 300,000 passengers.

New York, NY · 05-18

New York Post

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Unions’ hidden LIRR-strike scheme aims to pick everyone’s pockets

The Long Island Rail Road strike that began early Saturday continues upending commutes from Manhattan to Suffolk County. Unbeknownst to most riders, they’re collateral damage in a much bigger but less visible fight that could slam the entire MTA region with both higher fares and heavier taxes. Negotiations over the LIRR’s union contracts , which came up for renewal in 2023, have been dragging on for three years. The slow pace of the talks means they now must cover a fourth year, potentially affecting the MTA’s other union contracts as those talks open up. On top of offering raises, LIRR management has pressed unsuccessfully to reform the railroad’s rigid and inefficient work rules. These ancient contract provisions are why LIRR still must print paper paychecks in the year 2026 — and a major reason why more than 300 agency workers got six-figure overtime payments last year, on top of their base pay. New York’s Taylor Law, which governs most public-sector employees, forbids them from legally calling a strike. But owing to the LIRR’s historical quirks (it was once privately run and hauled freight), its employees are covered by the federal Railway Labor Act — and Congress has been slow to

New York, NY · 05-18

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LIRR strike costs region $61 million in lost commerce per day

Five labor unions have launched the Long Island Rail Road's first strike in 32 years, costing the region an estimated $61 million in lost economic activity per day and stranding 300,000 passengers.

New York, NY · 05-18

CBS New York

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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract

The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.

New York, NY · 05-16

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MTA raised alarms about Amtrak tunnel plan before this week's Penn Station meltdown

Sections of an East River tunnel owned by Amtrak showed signs of serious water damage from Hurricane Sandy before repairs began last year. LIRR President Rob Free all but said “I told you so” to Amtrak officials during a news conference on Friday. [ more › ]

East River, NY · 05-16

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Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system

NEW YORK (AP) — Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, union officials said early Saturday, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Labor unions representing about half the system’s workers announced the walkout after negotiations with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority ended...

New York, NY · 05-16

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New York, New Jersey reduce bus, train fares for World Cup

It's going to cost less than previously announced to get from New York City to New Jersey for the World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer. The bus service run by the host committee, originally announced as an $80 round-trip ticket, will now cost $20, according to an announcement from New York governor Kathy Hochul. This price drop is due to $6 million in additional state funding. Any people who bought tickets at the original price will receive $60 refunds. The NJ Transit trains to MetLife, which normally cost $12.90 for a one-way ticket, will cost $98 for a round-trip ticket. That's reduced from the original announced price of $150 per ticket thanks to New Jersey's partnership with DoorDash, Audible and other sponsorships. Those prices are not out of line from how much it will cost to attend one of the eight matches at MetLife Stadium this summer. The cheapest ticket for any of the matches in East Rutherford, N.J., on the Ticketmaster resale market is $544.50 as of Wednesday afternoon for the June 22 match between Norway and Senegal. Tickets for the World Cup Final at MetLife on July 19 begin at $9,607.53 on Ticketmaster. --Field Level Media

New York · 05-13

The City Reporter

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LIRR Strike Threat Riles Up Commuters Ahead of Weekend Deadline

With the Long Island Rail Road on the brink of its first strike in more than 30 years, Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Wednesday that the MTA and riders on the country’s largest commuter railroad “have to be ready for whatever happens.” Leaders from the MTA and a coalition of five LIRR unions resumed labor negotiations […] The post LIRR Strike Threat Riles Up Commuters Ahead of Weekend Deadline appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News .

Long Island, NY · 05-14

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Gov. Hochul says she’s committed to help prevent LIRR strike

Every day on average, half a million vehicles cross the Queens-Nassau border on the region’s major highways — the Long Island Expressway, the Northern State and Southern State parkways. Peter Gill and Alfonso A. Castillo report in NEWSDAY that shutting down the Long Island Rail Road, if a...

New York · 05-12

CBS News

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Transit ticket prices lowered for FIFA World Cup matches

Queens, NY · 05-13

The Staten Island Advance

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Due to rising fuel costs, NY Waterway ferry raises fare

NY Waterway will implement a temporary fare increase of approximately 5.5 percent starting Monday citing dramatically higher fuel costs tied to world events. The ferry service announced the surcharge adjustment in a letter to customers, stating that fuel prices have increased more than 80 percent since January. Company President and CEO Armand Pohan said fuel constitutes a substantial portion of the company’s overall operating costs.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 05-07