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Midtown

May 14, 2013

City Hires Consultants to Improve East Midtown Transit and Streetscapes

The firms will develop plans to improve neighborhood streetscapes, the DOT announced.

New York City

April 11, 2013

Christine Quinn Wants One-Hour Cap on New Yorkers' Commutes

The mayoral front-runner wants the city to take over control of the MTA.

Midtown South

February 15, 2013

Ambitious Plan for Penn Station Calls for New Skylights, Improved Signage

Plans to improve the station include the installation of skylights, a new elevator and uniform signage.

Sunnyside

January 02, 2013

Weekend Bus Service Returns to B24 Line in Queens, Brooklyn

Weekend service will resume Sunday on the B24, which runs through Brooklyn and Sunnyside.

New York City

November 26, 2012

R Train Service Between Brooklyn and Manhattan Set to Return Soon, MTA Says

The R train is expected to begin traveling between Manhattan and Brooklyn in the coming days.

New York City

November 16, 2012

Queens Midtown Tunnel Resumes Full Service After Sandy

Large trucks were allowed back in the tunnels on Nov. 16, 2012.

New York City

November 05, 2012

Nightmare Commute Has New Yorkers Hitting the Subways and Streets Early

New Yorkers struggled to navigate a transit system hobbled by Hurricane Sandy Monday morning.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Friday's Day of the Dead Celebrations Delayed, Canceled by Hurricane Sandy

Dia de los Muertos celebrations across the city must wait until power and transit is restored.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Staten Island Ferry Resumes Service Today

Ferry service to and from the devastated borough began Friday at noon.

New York City

October 30, 2012

Yellow Cabs Accepting Group Rides As Transit System Paralyzed

Livery cabs will also be able to pick up street hails after Hurricane Sandy.

Midtown

August 23, 2012

34th Street Express Bus Barely Improved Crosstown Travel Times, DOT Says

The 34th Street Select Bus Service sped up travel times, but not by much, a new report said.

Midtown

August 21, 2012

Slow Down East Midtown Rezoning, Locals and Pols Say

Several officials said the proposal is moving too fast and want a six-month slowdown.

New York City

July 27, 2012

MTA Proposes $1 'Green Fee' on All New MetroCards, Report Says

The so-called "green fee" reportedly is to reduce the number of MetroCards printed.

Midtown East

May 31, 2012

25 Performers Win Coveted Spots in 'Music Under New York' Contest

Twenty-five musicians were picked by the MTA to take part in their Music Under New York program.

Midtown East

May 16, 2012

Musicians Vie for Sweet Performance Spots in Transit System

Musicians from around the city flocked to Grand Central to audition for the MTA.