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Train fire near New York's Penn Station injures 5 and snarls morning commute

A fire on an Amtrak maintenance train near New York's Penn Station has injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters

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Strike on nation’s largest rail system causes chaos on first workday

The disruption has significantly impacted daily routines, with roads already experiencing increased congestion

The Independent UK

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

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LIRR Strike Update: No New Progress as Shutdown Enters Evening Hours

A sudden strike on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the nation's busiest commuter rail line, stranding hundreds of thousands of riders who typically travel between Long Island and New York City—and many of them are Latino workers who keep the city running. With no trains running,…

Latin Times

LIRR Strike Begins: America's Busiest Commuter Rail Shuts Down for First Time in 32 Years Over a 2% Wage Gap

Three hundred thousand commuters woke up Saturday to find no trains running. A 2-percentage-point difference in wages was all that separated a deal from a shutdown — and now the real chaos begins Monday morning.

International Business Times

Millions under road travel bans as blizzard conditions slam US north-east

Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive two feet of snow, creating whiteout conditions

The Guardian - US

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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

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

Two women dead after torrential rain floods in New Jersey and parts of New York subway

The unnamed pair were swept off the road and trapped in their car as waters surged in the Cedar Brook, in Plainfield, on Monday night

The Independent UK

NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and NJ remain closed after heavy rains

New York City’s subway system is fully operational following overnight heavy rains

The Independent UK

Now Trump wants to take over Manhattan’s Penn Station renovation

‘President Trump has made it clear: the days of reckless spending and blank checks are over,’ the transportation said, in a jab to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The Independent UK

Trump to pull funding for New York subway system if MTA withholds crime stats

‘Commuters are sick and tired of feeling like they have to jeopardize their safety to get to work,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says

The Independent UK

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

President Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system

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New York Governor Fires Back at Trump Over Congestion Pricing Plan Challenge: 'New York Hasn't Labored Under a King in 250 Years'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul harshly criticized the Trump administration's decision to repeal a congestion pricing plan for Manhattan.

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Trump Admin. Kills Support for NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means for You

The toll program enacted in January charges commuters $9 if they enter Manhattan’s lower district during peak hours.

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NYC Transit System Operates Safely Following Morning Earthquake

NYC transit system operates safely post-earthquake; MTA confirms no issues found.

International Business Times

New York City Congestion Toll OK'd For Part Of Manhattan

Traveling in New York is already costly, but it just got worse: transit authorities have approved a controversial $15 toll, set to take effect in mid-June, for motorists entering the busiest part of Manhattan.

The Independent UK

NYC subway service is disrupted for a second day after low-speed collision that injured more than 20

New York City subway service was disrupted for a second day as transit workers labored to remove two trains that collided and derailed

The Independent UK

Car-obsessed California seeks to follow New York's lead and save public transit

California's transit agencies are asking Democrats who control the state's government to rescue them like Democrats in New York recently did

Tribune News Service

As subway crime soars, MTA pushes to ban certain criminals from NY's transit system

NEW YORK — As subway crime continues to soar, the Metropolitan Transit Authority is urging judges and district attorneys to help ban “certain criminals” from the transit system, the New York Daily News has learned.

The Independent UK

After mass shooting, NYC explores gun detectors in subways

Technology to scan large numbers of people quickly for weapons does exist, but experts say installing such a system in the New York City subway would be challenging

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