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Thursday, September 2, 2010
TRANSPORTATION
LIRR Cancels Train Service to Hamptons Due to Hurricane Earl
The LIRR canceled train service on two of its branches due to concerns Hurricane Earl could bring down trees and power lines.
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Bolt Bus Aims to Add Upper East Side Stop
The bus service last proposed adding a stop at East 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.
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New Roosevelt Island Tram Station Design Unveiled
The new station will put an end to the six-month hiatus of tram service from the Upper East Side to Roosevelt Island.
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Maritime Firms Seek Payment for Emergency Services
Private companies like NY Waterway are working with the city and the Coast Guard to negotiate a payment plan for services during city emergencies.
New NYC Subway Cars to Get Security Cameras
More than 300 subway cars will be outfitted with surveillance cameras in about five years.
MORE LOCAL STORIES
Park Avenue Prepares for Crosswalk Timers to Protect Pedestrians
The timers are part of the Department of Transportation's new pedestrian safety program.
Columbus Avenue Bikes Lane Inspires Praise, Ire on Upper West Side
Cyclists are celebrating new bike lanes on Columbus Avenue, but some locals are grumbling about them.
Long Island Rail Road Service to Penn Station Restored for Morning...
Long Island Rail Road service was expected to be fully restored by the Monday morning rush.
State Comptroller to Probe MTA Overtime Payments, Report Says
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli could launch a far-reaching investigation of the MTA's spending habits on Monday.
LIRR Problems Could Continue Into Next Week
Crews are working to fix a switching tower, but the LIRR can't promise delays won't continue on Monday.
LIRR Delays Likely to Continue Through the Weekend, MTA Says
After a week of delays and cancellations the LIRR was still several days away from full service, the railroad said on Friday.
Second Avenue Subway Boring Nears 2,000 Feet
The Tunnel Boring Machine digging the Second Avenue Subway route reached 1,760 feet this week.
Plans for Seatless Subway Cars Dumped
A plan to put cars with flip-up seats, locked in the 'up' position in rush-hour trains has been scrapped.
LIRR Delays to Continue at Least Until Thursday, Says MTA
The LIRR will be running trains on a modified schedule through at least Thursday, according to an MTA spokesman.
More Train Delays as LIRR Works to Fix Signal Problems
The LIRR expects to run at 75 percent capacity during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.
Michael Bloomberg Praises MTA Boss Despite $130 MetroCard Proposal
The possibility of $130 MetroCard was revealed in a public notice on Tuesday.
LIRR Delays Could Continue for Days, MTA Says
LIRR delays and cancellations may continue for several days as crews fix a broken switch, the MTA said Tuesday.
Tree Falls Onto Henry Hudson Parkway, Causes Traffic Jam During...
A downed tree on the the Henry Hudson Parkway caused a traffic jam Monday morning near the Dyckman Street exit.
Manhattan-Bound Brooklyn Bridge Closed Overnight Until 2014
The Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed overnight for four years as the bridge gets repairs.
Transit Workers Hand Out Phony Post Cards from MTA Chairman To...
MTA employees handed out fake postcards of MTA Chairman Jay Walder on a beach to Times Square commuters.
Disabled Riders Sue MTA for Service Cuts
The group said the MTA's cuts put into effect this summer "disproportionately Impact mobility-Impaired New Yorkers."
Transit Union Lampoons MTA Chairman Jay Walder With Phony French...
Transit union workers are handing out fake postcards showing the MTA chairman living it up in France.
Jaywalkers and Cab Drivers Vindicated in Surprising Pedestrian Study
Only 20 percent of the pedestrians killed or seriously injured during 2009 were jaywalkers, according to a new study.
Brooklyn Hipsters to Access Manhattan By Water Taxi
East River water taxi service is expanding to Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
David Paterson Signs Safe Driving Law Stemming from Deaths of Two...
The “Hayley and Diego Law” increases penalties for drivers whose failure to use caution results in injury or death.
Stores That Cater to Cabbies Bitter About New Bike Lanes
The new separated lanes on First and Second avenues have hurt stores with large numbers of cabdriver customers.
Pedestrian Countdown Clocks to Become Fixtures on New York Streets
In an effort to cut pedestrian fatalities by half, the city is installing countdown clocks at dangerous intersections.
Straphangers Face Month of Chaos as 2 and 3 Lines Shut Down
Weekend work will close down the 3 line and partially suspend the 2.
Harlem Subway Stations Hardest Hit by MTA Cuts to Station Agents
Harlem residents say they notice more loitering, fare beating at subway stations that have lost clerks to cuts.
VIDEO: Steven Slater's Escape from JetBlue
Video shows famed flight attendant Steven Slater sliding down a JetBlue plane's emergency chute.
Potholes on Lower East Side's Eldridge Street Create Obstacle...
Large potholes in crosswalks on Eldridge Street are making it difficult for pedestrians to cross the street.
City's First Pop-Up Sidewalk Cafe Opens on Pearl Street
The cafe replaces a row of parked cars, will be open through late fall, and eateries hope it will attract new business.
Cyclists Can't Ride Across Henry Hudson Bridge Despite Millions...
Cyclists will have to hop off their bikes if they want to use the lower level of the Henry Hudson Bridge to cross boroughs.
City Begins Prepping Lower Manhattan for Massive Chambers Street...
The city will narrow Chambers Street to one lane to make room for water main construction in about two to three weeks.
JFK to Get $1.2 Billion Makeover as Number of Visitors to the City...
Delta is about to begin a $1.2 billion expansion and renovation of 2 Major Airline Terminals at JFK.
MTA Overtime Costs Soar Amid $900 Million Budget Gap, State Audit Says
An audit by the state Comptroller's office showed overtime pay at the MTA jumped 26 percent between 2005 and 2009.
New Crossing Guards Arrive on West Street in Lower Manhattan
The guards are posted at intersections along West Street to help pedestrians cross eight lanes of traffic.
New York Transit Museum is Already Selling Second Avenue Subway...
The New York Transit Museum Store has begun selling Second Avenue subway merchandise.
Pols Say City is Too Slow to Fix Dangerous Upper West Side...
Borough President Scott Stringer and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal want safety fixes at W. 71st St. and Broadway.
Homeless Handyman Fixes Bikes on the Cheap for Lower East Siders
The homeless repairman has developed a loyal clientele in the neighborhood, fixing bikes on the spot for local riders.
Lower East Side Residents Say New Bus Stops Taking Up Parking,...
Two new bus stops near Grand Street that sprouted 'overnight' are drawing the ire of local residents.
Staff Street Bridge Repairs to Disrupt Pedestrian, Cyclist Traffic
The northbound Henry Hudson Parkway Staff Street Bridge will have its sidewalk resurfaced late at night this week.
Park Avenue Tunnel Expected to Close Monday Night for Maintenance
Maintenance work on the tunnel's ventilation system will close down the tunnel Monday night.
Taxi Share Program Picks Up at Port Authority, Still in Slow Lane...
A new taxi-share pick-up spot at the Port Authority Bus Terminal appears to be a hit with riders. Uptown, not so much.
Turtle Bay Residents Confused by Changes to Crosstown Bus Line
Neighborhood residents said a lack of signage explaining changes to the M50 bus line was confusing.
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