The Empire State Building lit up for Biggie’s birthday & people waited hours for limited MetroCards (pics, video)The Empire State Building lit up for Biggie’s birthday & people waited hours for limited MetroCards (pics, video)Saturday would've been The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th birthday, and NYC went all out to celebrate...Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
Biggie’s 50th birthday NYC takeover: Empire State Building lights, MetroCard, subway installation, moreBiggie’s 50th birthday NYC takeover: Empire State Building lights, MetroCard, subway installation, moreThere are also new Biggie murals set to debut in Brooklyn, an orchestral tribute, and a 25th anniversary super deluxe box set of ’Life After Death.’Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
MTA proposes ”brutal” doomsday budget with 40% cut to subway serviceMTA proposes ”brutal” doomsday budget with 40% cut to subway service"It’s hard not to feel like these cuts would be the beginning of the end for the MTA, and for New York as we know it,” Executive Director of Tri-State Transportation Campaign Nick Sifuentes wrote in a statement.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
which “Iconic NY’ers” would you want to hear make Subway announcements?which “Iconic NY’ers” would you want to hear make Subway announcements?The NYC Subway is going to be getting new announcements featuring ”Iconic NY'ers” and they're taking suggestions on who to feature...Bill PearisBill Pearis
NYC subways will close overnights for cleaning amid coronavirusNYC subways will close overnights for cleaning amid coronavirus”This is as ambitious as anything we’ve ever undertaken,” Governor Andrew Cuomo says.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
L train work is complete ahead of schedule… now that we’re not riding subwaysL train work is complete ahead of schedule… now that we’re not riding subwaysRemember when the L train shutdown seemed like it would be the biggest hindrance to going out in NYC this year and last, and a huge nuisance overall?Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
Awkwafina making 7 Train announcements for a weekAwkwafina making 7 Train announcements for a weekViral rapper turned Golden Globe-winning actress Awkwafina is adding another title to the list: subway announcer.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
MetroCard replacement, OMNY, almost here, but fare bonuses are endingMetroCard replacement, OMNY, almost here, but fare bonuses are endingThe beginning of the end is near for MetroCards, as the MTA has announced the first round of testing for their new payment system, OMNY.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
MTA: L Train Shutdown is Officially OffMTA: L Train Shutdown is Officially Off”[The] total shutdown of both tunnels and all service scheduled for April 27 will not be necessary,” The MTA said in a new statement.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield
L Train shutdown to be halted by Governor CuomoL Train shutdown to be halted by Governor CuomoAndrew Cuomo halted the dreaded full shutdown of the L train between 8th Avenue in Manhattan and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn over 18 months, which was due to begin on April 27, 2019.Amanda HatfieldAmanda Hatfield