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Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

The Independent UK

NYC Transit Just Got Rid of MetroCards for Fares. The Successor Could Put Your Privacy at Risk.

Unlike the MetroCard, the OMNY system requires train and bus riders in New York City to give their name and phone number to the government.

Reason

But what about the war?: NYC’s subway funding is on the chopping block thanks to Donald Trump’s pick

Mayor Mamdani may soon have to make another trip to the White House.

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NYC congestion fee upheld by a federal judge after Trump moved to axe it

Gov. Hochul touted the toll's benefits as the program marked its first anniversary in January

The Independent UK

New York City’s subway is now blasting out ads on some daily commutes: ‘This is violence’

‘This is violence,’ said one local in response to the ongoing pilot — which may in future be expanded across the whole city

The Independent UK

5 Ways the Potential Friday Night Government Shutdown Will Impact NYC Commuters

Washington gridlock has returned, and the clock is ticking toward a midnight deadline this Friday, January 30. While political standoffs often feel distant, a federal funding lapse creates real ripples in the daily life of New York City. Commuters, travelers, and residents are right to wonder how a shutdown affects…

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This Overlooked Diversification Tool Can Build Resilience Into Your Portfolio

Municipal bonds can provide a steady income and stability that's separate from federal shifts and global economic headwinds.

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Why Can't New York Get Rid of 2-Person Subway Crews?

Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill mandating two-person subway crews, but union contracts and bipartisan support ensure New Yorkers will keep paying for them anyway.

Reason

Jewish groups warned ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending match could be seen as ‘antisemitic’

Minutes obtained under freedom of information laws show West Midlands police flagged concerns over decision ahead of Aston Villa match

The Guardian - UK

Judge tosses summons for former 'The Bear' writer who was handcuffed in NYC train seating dispute

A New York City judge has dismissed a civil summons against Alex O’Keefe, a former writer for FX’s “The Bear.”

The Independent UK

12YO Who Lost Her Life Subway Surfing Posted Chilling Videos Online, Now Many Blame The Parents

“This generation takes life for granted… In search of likes and validation by strangers they never even met.”

Bored Panda

What Is Subway Surfing? Shocking NYC Teen Videos Show Deadly Trend No One Is Stopping

Subway surfing in NYC turns deadly as teens film viral videos on moving trains. Police and MTA launch campaigns to stop the dangerous trend.

International Business Times UK

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

The Independent UK

The 22-year-old AI CEO behind Friend.com necklace welcomes graffiti on his $1 million ad campaign: ‘Capitalism is the greatest artistic medium’

“The audience completes the work,” Avi Schiffmann, creator of the AI wearable, told Fortune. “I purchased the zeitgeist.”

Fortune

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Mamdani's Fare-Free Buses Wouldn't Be NYC's First Wasteful Public Transit Boondoggle

A previous pilot program found free access slowed down buses in New York City, which already has the slowest buses in the nation.

The Independent UK

Onetime writer for FX's 'The Bear' taken off NYC train in handcuffs

A onetime writer for FX's “The Bear” was removed from a train in handcuffs in New York after a dispute over how he was sitting

The Independent UK

New York's commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help

A potential strike has been averted that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week

Tom’s Hardware

Ransomware attack disrupts Maryland's public transit service for disabled travelers — MTA says it is investigating cybersecurity incident but core services operating normally

The service, Mobility, was unable to accept requests for rides or changes to already-booked rides following a ransomware attack.

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Al Jazeera

Trump administration threatens to cut New York transit funds over safety

The US Department of Transportation has given the MTA 30 days to come up with a plan to address transit worker safety.

The Guardian - US

New York City’s congestion pricing has cut pollution and traffic – but Trump still wants to kill it

With less congestion, less carbon pollution, less accidents, could it be a model for other US cities? Six months in, environmentalists say yes

Latin Times

Teen Critically Injured After Attempting 'Subway Surfer' Trend in New York That Has Claimed Multiple Lives

A 14-year-old boy was critically injured while attempting the trend with two of his friends in the Bronx.

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Andrew Cuomo just got exposed for his MTA flip-flopping and it’s not a good look for his mayoral run

Two different faces revealed.

The Guardian - US

‘The risk is the lure’: subway surfing in New York City continues to claim young lives

Al Jazeera

US judge temporarily bars Trump admin from ending NYC congestion pricing

The ruling comes as US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is set to pause federal funds to New York state.

Motor1

This City Added Speed Cameras. Now, They're Issuing 30,000 Tickets a Month

Last year, San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) voted to install 33 cameras at high-risk intersections across the city beginning in late April. Those cameras issued more than 30,000 warnings in their first month of operation—that's more than 1,000 warnings per day, and the final 11 cameras aren't even up…

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