NYC-DSA Wants to Make Buses Fast and Free — And It’s Organizing Riders
Streetsblog sat down with Dheraj Ganjikunta and Alex Morano to talk about the group’s new transit organizing effort, bus lanes, MTA funding and the fight for fare-free service.
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MTA boss warns devastating proposed federal cuts to transit funding on the horizon
The MTA faces the grim prospect of $250 million in annual federal funding formula cuts under legislation currently being pushed in the Republican-controlled Congress — reductions that MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber…
Still ‘unclear’ how 57-year-old man got caught in A train door, dragged to his death: MTA official
A top MTA official said Wednesday that it remains "unclear" how a 57-year-old man got caught in the door of an A train and dragged to his death earlier this week.
City breaks ground on Box Street Park after two decades of delays
After two decades of delays, construction is finally starting on Box Street Park, city officials announced Thursday.
Daily Links: Brooklyn Children’s Museum Under Fire for Noise, Closures
In the News What to Know About New York City’s Second-Home Tax [NYT] With a ‘Box-Bed,’ Family in Brooklyn Loft Found (Semi) Privacy [NYT] Open Kitchen: The Ramen Master on Smith Street [BK Mag] Socrates Restaurant…
Permits Filed for 197 Troutman Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 197 Troutman Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Elderly Artist’s SoHo Loft Nightmare: 6 Years, 4 Flights and 1 Dormant Elevator
For the elderly artists who’ve lived for decades on the upper floors of a 19th century cast-iron SoHo loft building on Mercer Street, the last six years have been a physical and emotional nightmare with a singular…
Centro médico del Bronx, que albergó el ‘People’s Detox Center’ de los Young Lords, cobrará nueva vida como centro de arte y bienestar
En la década de 1970, el edificio de la calle East 140th Street albergaba un centro de rehabilitación fundado por activistas que reclamaban mejores servicios médicos para el barrio de Mott Haven.
Alcion Ventures, Slate Offload 60 East 12th Street for $83M
A joint venture of Alcion Ventures and Slate Property Group is parting ways with a rental apartment building near Manhattan’s Union Square at a loss, Commercial Observer has learned.
MTA Boss Warns GOP Bill Will Blow A Hole In Transit Budget
"We are getting the word out ... that there are real problems for the MTA if this bill becomes permanent," MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber told reporters.
Trump Tariffs to Add $1B to Cost of New Trains and Buses in NYC: MTA
MTA officials warned Wednesday that “high and unpredictable” tariffs brought on by the Trump administration could jack up the cost of new trains and buses by $1 billion by the end of this decade.
Daily Links: City Must Redo Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout, Send New Notices
In the News Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax [NYT] Man Killed in After Bag Gets Stuck in Subway Doors: Police [NYT] MTA Axes Planned G Train Shutdowns After Outcry [BP] J, M Trains Disrupted So…
Housing Lottery Launches for 293 East 207th Street in Norwood, The Bronx
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 293 East 207th Street, a four-story residential building in Norwood, The Bronx.
Permits Filed for 188 Grand Street in Little Italy, Manhattan
Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 188 Grand Street in Little Italy, Manhattan.
The Plan: Tribeca’s 50 Hudson Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Glass Brick Facade
The newly completed redevelopment project at Tribeca’s 50 Hudson Street is a bright, new light in New York City’s real estate scene — literally.
Amazon Delivery Drivers Routinely Speed, Block Bus And Bike Lanes
Amazon delivery drivers have violated traffic laws for years, with little accountability.
Wheels Up: City Bus Speeds Hit Four-Year High Under Mayor Mamdani
The highest bus speeds in four years come as DOT and the MTA embark an on ambitious plan to improve bus service across the city.
‘Life does not stop at 5 p.m.’: Disability advocates demand MTA push back Access-a-Ride reservation deadline
A group of disabled transit riders and accessibility advocates want the MTA to push the reservation deadline for its Access-a-Ride paratransit service several hours back, from 5 p.m.
Subway service changes: J and M trains disrupted over five weekends so MTA can replace aging switches
Service changes are coming to the J and M trains over five weekends between the middle of next month and late November, MTA officials warned riders during the agency's monthly board meeting on Monday.
Residential Conversion Revealed for 43 Bleecker Street in NoHo, Manhattan
Renderings have been revealed for the residential conversion of 43 Bleecker Street, a six-story building in NoHo, Manhattan.
LPC To Review Proposal For Ground-Floor Retail Conversion At 23 Wall Street In Financial District, Manhattan
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review plans today for the ground-floor retail conversion of 23 Wall Street, a four-story landmarked building in Manhattan's Financial District.
Permits Filed for 406 Wyona Street in East New York, Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 406 Wyona Street in East New York, Brooklyn.
Eyes On The Street: Bedford Avenue Remains Mayor Mamdani’s Mess
An administration that says it wants its streets to be the envy of the world allows Bedford Avenue to be a fatality waiting to happen.
Council Member Abreu: Wednesday’s E-Bike Hearing Is About Upgrading Our Approach to Micromobility
On the eve of "Super Bowl Wednesday," City Council Transportation Chair Shaun Abreu speaks directly to Streetsblog readers about e-bikes.
MTA axes G train shutdowns planned for December after outcry from small businesses
The dreaded December G train shutdowns have been scrapped, to the relief of business owners and residents in North Brooklyn.
Gov. Hochul’s State DOT Bike-Ped Plan Is All Process, No Promises: Advocates
New York's new active transportation plan lacks the urgency needed to tackle issues of life and death on state-owned streets, advocates said.
Fare Increase for NYC Ferry on the Horizon as Board Mulls Slate of Changes
Get ready for a new high-water mark for the price of the New York City ferry.
UPDATED: Hit-and-Run Dump Truck Driver Kills Cyclist On 34th Street in Midtown; No Charges
A hit-and-run dump truck driver struck and killed a cyclist on 34th Street near Herald Square on Monday.
Bay Ridge’s Fifth Avenue goes car-free for family-friendly FAMCHELLA on Sept. 19
Bay Ridge families took over more than 10 blocks of Fifth Avenue on Sept.
New York City Council and CUNY Announce Launch of New Pilot Program Giving Free, Unlimited OMNY Cards to Students
Initial cohort of 700 CUNY students will receive the transit cards, funded with $700k secured by the Council in FY27 budget NEW YORK – The New York City Council and the City University of New York (CUNY) today launched…