Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
The MTA's Proposed $3 Subway Ride Comes Under Fire
Friday, December 09, 2016
The MTA is holding public hearings over proposed fare hikes. One option would raise single fares and lower the bonus, the other would keep the cost of a single ride and raise the bonus.
Trump's Inauguration Unlikely to Improve Sidewalk Barricades and Traffic Gridlock
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
The president-elect may frequently return even after he moves to the White House. What does that mean for traffic? According to one cabbie, "we have to suffer for at least four years."
Black Friday is Also Cat Friday
Friday, November 25, 2016
Many stores had lines of bargain hunters stretching down the block the day after Thanksgiving. So did a pet shelter on the Upper East Side which waived adoption fees for its cats.
Beefed Up Security at Trump Tower Will Stay Until Inauguration Day
Friday, November 18, 2016
The city is calling security at Trump Tower an unprecedented challenge. There's never been a president-elect who planned a transition from Midtown before.
Transition Meetings Create Traffic Nightmare Near Trump Tower
Thursday, November 17, 2016
As President-elect Donald Trump's transition team meets in Manhattan, additional security and gawking tourists are causing a traffic nightmare outside Trump Tower.
Staten Islanders on Voting for Trump, Living in Clinton Country
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The only borough where Donald Trump won a majority of votes was in Staten Island. We talked to residents about how they'll mend the political rift with their neighbors.
Episode 9: Where Are We Now?
Thursday, November 10, 2016
WNYC and The Nation take the temperature of a country soon to be under the leadership of Donald J. Trump.
Cheer and Loathing in Times Square: New Yorkers React to Trump Win
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
In the center of a blue city, some argued, some cheered and some nearly vomited in reaction to the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president.
Is Public Housing Prepared for the Next Sandy?
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
When Sandy hit four years ago, it exposed how susceptible public housing was to coastal storms. Now, NYCHA is starting to spend its $3 billion FEMA grant on upgrades.
NJ Transit, Facing Critical Challenges, Taps Insider to Lead Agency
Thursday, October 13, 2016
After not meeting publicly for four months, the board of NJ Transit finally convened — and appointed an agency veteran to try to turn the ship around.
MTA Pulls Subway Ad Featuring Woman's Head in Plastic Bag
Friday, October 07, 2016
No surprise, this ad is raising hackles.
A Week After Hoboken Train Crash, Commuters Vent
Thursday, October 06, 2016
Sucks. Stinks. Miserable. Those are just a few reactions from NJ Transit commuters.
Haitians in Brooklyn Anxiously Follow Hurricane Matthew's Path
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc in Haiti, ex-pats in Brooklyn try reaching family and friends on the island.
Commuter Train Crash Injures More Than 100 In Hoboken, N.J.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
A commuter train crashed at the Hoboken station in New Jersey on Thursday just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
New Jersey Train Crash Kills at Least One, Leaves 100 Wounded
Thursday, September 29, 2016
A devastating train accident took place during the morning rush hour commute in the city of Hoboken, New Jersey on Thursday.
Ahead of Debate, Understanding Change on Long Island
Monday, September 26, 2016
Long Island, the sprawling suburb of nearly 8 million people, is undergoing significant demographic changes that have many residents on edge.
Businesses on 23rd Street Hurting After Bomb Blast
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Traffic is flowing and many businesses are open for the first time since Saturday night's explosion in Chelsea, but many are suffering from 3 days without customers.
Police Commissioner Bratton Retires to Hum of Bagpipes
Friday, September 16, 2016
Bill Bratton retired from public service today following a three-year stint as New York Police Commissioner, his second time serving as NYPD head.
Music, Spies And Exact Change: The Strange History Of Electronic Tolls
Thursday, September 15, 2016
The surprising history of electronic toll collection can be traced back to the theremin and a Russian spy program. It's still in use, even as tollbooths are being eliminated.
Do Young People Care About Trump and Clinton's Age?
Monday, September 12, 2016
If Clinton wins the election at age 69, she'll be eight months younger than Ronald Reagan when he was elected. Donald Trump will be 70. Does anyone care?