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NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
15 hours ago

Sheinelle Jones Had a 'Worst Nightmare' Scenario on a Train at Midnight

Sheinelle Jones fell asleep on an Amtrak train and woke up alone, leading to a humorous yet concerning situation.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

Amtrak's business class offers comfort and convenience for travelers, making it a preferred choice over flying despite longer travel times.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I canceled my flight and paid $200 for a 20-hour Amtrak ride to avoid TSA airport chaos. It was better than flying.

Amtrak travel was chosen to avoid airport chaos, resulting in significantly longer travel time and higher costs.
NYC parents
fromTODAY.com
15 hours ago

Sheinelle Jones Had a 'Worst Nightmare' Scenario on a Train at Midnight

Sheinelle Jones fell asleep on an Amtrak train and woke up alone, leading to a humorous yet concerning situation.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

Amtrak's business class offers comfort and convenience for travelers, making it a preferred choice over flying despite longer travel times.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I canceled my flight and paid $200 for a 20-hour Amtrak ride to avoid TSA airport chaos. It was better than flying.

Amtrak travel was chosen to avoid airport chaos, resulting in significantly longer travel time and higher costs.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

MTA operator bloodied in scrap with sleeping Bronx straphanger: cops

A subway operator was injured after being attacked by a sleeping passenger at a Bronx station, leading to a physical confrontation.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
20 hours ago

MTA Insiders Give Talk on the IBX at the Transit Museum

The proposed 14-mile light rail route will connect Brooklyn and Queens, featuring 19 stations and integrating with existing transit options.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
#high-speed-rail
#tsa
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
#sexual-assault
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston man charged with sexually assaulting MBTA bus driver

Michael Vandenbroeke faces multiple charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an MBTA bus driver, with a history of violent offenses since 2005.
fromThe Local Germany
4 days ago

Man arrested after setting off pyrotechnics on German train, injuring 12

The suspect was locked in a bathroom by passengers after setting off the pyrotechnics, police said in a statement, adding that the man was carrying two knives.
Germany news
#mta
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
NYC politics

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

TWU's 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols | amNewYork

State legislative leaders should oppose the TWU's push for two-person crews on subway lines to allow MTA to implement one-person train operation.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Bronx conductor punched after waking sleeping rider

An MTA conductor was hospitalized after being attacked by a passenger on a Bronx train during routine checks.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Fare evasion: MTA officials say modern fare gates being piloted are dramatically stopping turnstile cheats | amNewYork

Modern fare gates tested by the MTA have reduced fare evasion by 20-70% across various subway stations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

L.A. Metro shut down parts of its network due to detected hacking activity, while maintaining uninterrupted transit services.
Education
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Jackson Heights Groping: NYPD Seeks Tips

A woman was groped at a subway station in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation and a reward for information leading to an arrest.
US news
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing in Pennsylvania

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, causing significant traffic delays but leaving the pilot and passenger unharmed.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Suspect arrested in stabbing near Northeastern University

A Boston man was arrested for a stabbing near Northeastern University, with the victim suffering nonlife-threatening injuries.
#queens
NYC LGBT
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 week ago

Woman Attacked, Sexually Assaulted On NYC Subway Platform: NYPD

A woman was attacked and sexually assaulted at a Queens subway station, and police are seeking the suspect.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I chose a 20-hour train over a 2-hour flight to avoid airport chaos. See what the experience aboard was really like.

Comfortable train amenities made a long trip enjoyable, especially during airport chaos caused by a government shutdown.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

East Elmhurst Stabbing Photos Released; NYPD Seeks Tips

An 18-year-old man was stabbed and robbed by three suspects near LaGuardia Landing Lights Park in East Elmhurst.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

American Airlines flight from NYC diverts to Detroit Metro Airport due to "disruptive customer"

The aircraft landed safely at DTW where law enforcement and medical personnel met the flight and the customer deplaned.
Chicago
Washington DC
fromGothamist
1 week ago

America's horrible trains mean you have no alternative to hourslong airport lines

The U.S. lacks high-speed rail, causing travel issues during TSA staff shortages.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
4 days ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
#brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Man slashed in Brooklyn subway station subdues attacker with other riders' help

A man was slashed in a Brooklyn subway but subdued his attacker with help from bystanders until police arrived.
US news
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

United rolls out new app feature to help navigate DHS security nightmares

United Airlines introduces an app feature to track security wait times at major hubs to help customers navigate ongoing airport delays.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
Brooklyn
fromAol
1 week ago

Veteran, 83, Walking with Cane Dies After Getting Pushed by Stranger onto N.Y.C. Subway Tracks: DA

Richard Williams, 83, died after being pushed onto subway tracks by Bairon Hernandez, who has a criminal record and prior deportations.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

PATH Commute From Jersey City to WTC Back on Track After Terminal Fix

PATH service between Journal Square and World Trade Center resumed normal operations after mechanical issues were resolved.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

The 51-year-old driver was on break at around 1:30 a.m. March 23 when the strangers approached his Toyota Highlander SUV on Second Avenue near East 3rd Street and asked for a lift.
New York City
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Probe flags concern after train dragged passenger

Safety measures on the Elizabeth line failed to prevent a passenger from being trapped and dragged by a train at Ealing Broadway station in November 2024.
Washington DC
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal judge partially tosses suit from commission, opens door for feds to claw money back from rail project | amNewYork

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's funding withhold for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project was a contract breach, but dismissed the case as moot after funds were restored.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Grand Central Mezzanine Creep Wanted After Subway Groping, Cops Say

A woman was groped at Grand Central subway station, prompting a police wanted alert for the unidentified suspect.
NYC politics
fromAlgemeiner.com
1 month ago

New York City Police Investigate Antisemitic Subway Assault

An African American male assaulted a Jewish subway commuter in New York City in an antisemitic attack, part of a rising trend of antisemitic hate crimes in the city.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The TSA website has a warning travelers should know about right now

A government shutdown has caused TSA website outages, staff shortages of 50,000 security employees working without pay, and severe airport delays during spring break travel season.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MBTA police seek woman who allegedly assaulted man on Green Line

MBTA Transit Police seek public assistance identifying a woman who assaulted a 71-year-old man at Prudential station on February 17, punching him and spraying pepper spray.
#subway-assault
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Deranged man shoves man onto subway tracks in Manhattan after being denied money: cops | amNewYork

A man shoved a straphanger onto subway tracks at Dyckman Street station after the victim refused to give him money, resulting in a broken wrist.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Midtown subway shove attack: Maniac who pushed two men onto tracks in random assaults at large | amNewYork

Two men were randomly shoved off a Midtown subway platform by an unknown suspect, critically injuring an 83-year-old victim, with bystanders rescuing both before an incoming train arrived.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Suspect questioned for deranged Brooklyn subway assaults on women, including shoving one victim onto tracks | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Deranged man shoves man onto subway tracks in Manhattan after being denied money: cops | amNewYork

A man shoved a straphanger onto subway tracks at Dyckman Street station after the victim refused to give him money, resulting in a broken wrist.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Midtown subway shove attack: Maniac who pushed two men onto tracks in random assaults at large | amNewYork

Two men were randomly shoved off a Midtown subway platform by an unknown suspect, critically injuring an 83-year-old victim, with bystanders rescuing both before an incoming train arrived.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

Suspect questioned for deranged Brooklyn subway assaults on women, including shoving one victim onto tracks | amNewYork

California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Man given ticket and released after death of Penn Station subway punch victim

A 21-year-old New Jersey man was released on a desk appearance ticket after allegedly punching another man at Penn Station who subsequently died; homicide charges await autopsy results.
#subway-violence
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Midtown subway death: Man cuffed for punching straphanger on platform moments before their death | amNewYork

A 21-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a 55-year-old subway passenger at Penn Station, who died hours later; investigators are determining if the punch caused the death.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

Man punched to death in Penn Station attack; suspect arrested

A 55-year-old man died after being punched by a suspect on a Manhattan subway platform at Penn Station; the suspect has been arrested and charged with assault.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Midtown subway death: Man cuffed for punching straphanger on platform moments before their death | amNewYork

A 21-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a 55-year-old subway passenger at Penn Station, who died hours later; investigators are determining if the punch caused the death.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

Man punched to death in Penn Station attack; suspect arrested

A 55-year-old man died after being punched by a suspect on a Manhattan subway platform at Penn Station; the suspect has been arrested and charged with assault.
New York Yankees
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Gun-toting subway robbers terrorize NYC subway riders in overnight spree

Four suspects committed three early-morning Bronx robberies on the D train line and nearby streets, threatening victims with weapons and stealing phones.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man threatens another bus passenger with a gun in East Boston, police say

A 26-year-old with a prior firearm conviction was arrested for threatening a passenger with a .40-caliber Beretta on an MBTA bus in East Boston.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC January Subway Crime Rises As Enforcement Drops

NYC subway major felonies rose 6.1% in January 2026 while arrests declined 3.1%, creating mixed safety signals amid increased hate incidents and rider anxiety.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Want more people to use public transit? Make it safer

Perceived and actual safety concerns, plus infrastructure gaps, drive people away from cycling and transit toward personal cars; safe-systems measures including enforcement are needed.
#nypd-investigation
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Police investigating death at Penn Station subway platform

A 55-year-old man was found unresponsive at Penn Station subway stop Saturday evening and died at Lenox Hill Hospital; police investigation ongoing with no arrests made.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Police investigating death at Penn Station subway platform

A 55-year-old man was found unresponsive at Penn Station subway stop Saturday evening and died at Lenox Hill Hospital; police investigation ongoing with no arrests made.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

14-year-old arrested after man kicked into moving train at Back Bay

A 14-year-old was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly kicking a man into a departing Orange Line train.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Analysis: What It Would Take To Put America First in Transit Again - Streetsblog USA

A $4.6 trillion, 20-year investment can expand U.S. transit to world-class levels, matching cities like Berlin and Paris and reversing decades of highway-first spending.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Passenger Rail Is Headed for a Reckoning - and the First 90 Days of 2026 Will Decide It - Streetsblog USA

Let's start with the biggest issue on the horizon: the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Yes, the ultimate decision is about a year away. But sides are lining up for and against, and right now, the Surface Transportation Board, which is colloquially known as STB -- the railroads' economic regulator -- is considering the details of how the rules governing that decision will be applied.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston man accused of causing explosion after he allegedly snatched a suitcase and threw it onto MBTA tracks

Prosecutors say Reed was among a group of teenagers who confronted a fellow T rider at the State Street stop around 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 14. The young people allegedly accused the man of photographing them, which he denied, but the altercation didn't end there. According to prosecutors, Reed split from the others and took the man's cellphone from his hand, throwing it on the ground several times until it shattered.
Boston
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Convicted JFK stowaway arrested after allegedly sneaking onto flight at Newark Airport, sources say

Svetlana Dali, a Russian National, was discovered on a United flight to Milan that departed Newark on Wednesday night, police sources tell CBS News New York. She allegedly slipped past the gates during boarding and was discovered halfway through the flight.
New York City
fromNewsday
1 month ago

LIRR bathroom stowaways a stubborn problem amid fare evasion crackdown

"I'm paying several hundred dollars a month for a monthly ticket, and this guy has never paid," said Greenberg, of Coram. "That's thousands of dollars a year."
US news
#assault
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Lower Manhattan subway stabbing: Suspect attacked on train after argument, cops say amNewYork

Broadway-Lafayette St station on the B/D/F/M lines at around 5:21 a.m. on Jan. 28. Authorities said the victim, a 51-year-old man, became embroiled in a verbal dispute with the suspect, described as a man between 20 and 30 yearss of age, while on board a southbound train. The clash turned physical and, after the train arrived at Broadway-Lafayette St, spilled out onto the platform where, sources familiar with the case said, the perpetrator pulled out a knife and stabbed the 51-year-old in the back.
New York City
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Two men slashed in separate attacks at subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx

Two men were wounded in separate knife attacks at Brooklyn and Bronx subway stations Monday evening; both victims hospitalized and suspects remain at large.
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