Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Hochul deploys National Guard, state police to do mandatory bag checks in NYC subway
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Soldiers from New York’s National Guard are coming to a subway station near you, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Congestion pricing might drive NYC commuters uptown. Residents want parking permits.
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Since the tolling program was signed into law in 2019, transit observers have worried drivers from out of town will park north of the toll zone at 60th Street, then hop on the subway.
The lasting toll of violence on New York City’s subway
Friday, March 01, 2024
A commuter describes the lasting trauma of a a mass shooting on an N train in 2022 in this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.
Why riders can easily trip emergency brakes on NYC’s subway trains
Friday, February 23, 2024
E-brakes and a lawsuit brought by subway cleaners during the pandemic headline this week's roundup of NYC transit news.
Why can't New Yorkers board through the rear doors on local MTA buses?
Friday, February 16, 2024
High rates of fare beating are likely to blame for the inconvenience.
A new MTA subway entrance gets a priest's blessing
Friday, February 09, 2024
A new project at Grand Central Terminal leads this week's roundup of transit news in "On The Way."
MTA's new Grand Central subway entrance requires a big drill, dynamite — and a priest
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
After a year of digging down, construction workers are now drilling and blasting their way across 42nd Street to the 7 train platform. But first, a moment of prayer.
Gov. Hochul backs congestion pricing but gives free tolls to Queens, Bronx drivers
Friday, February 02, 2024
A giveaway to some NYC drivers headlines this week's roundup of transit news.
On The Way: This week's roundup of transportation news
Friday, January 26, 2024
A big week in New York City transit featured new details about the MTA's modern train cars and a NJ Transit fare hike.
New Fare Evasion Gates and Other Transit News
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The MTA's battle with fare evasion and more transit news with WNYC's Stephen Nessen.
Subway signs, benches, trash cans among 1,000 items at MTA's pop-up holiday sale
Friday, December 15, 2023
There’s only one place to get a rare gift for the subway aficionado in your life. It’s in a train yard in Coney Island.
New subway cars still need repairs months after MTA pulled them off rails
Friday, December 15, 2023
An update on repairs to the MTA's newest trains headlines this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.
This Week in Politics: Congestion pricing moves forward
Saturday, December 09, 2023
Congestion pricing took a key step to becoming a reality for New Yorkers and area drivers this week.
Don’t expect changes to MTA's congestion pricing even after final public review
Friday, December 08, 2023
This week's rundown of New York City transit news focuses on reaction to a landmark vote on congestion pricing.
Mayor Adams seeks last-minute changes as congestion pricing faces MTA vote
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Political observers say Adams is attempting to distance himself from the inevitable backlash over the cost.
MTA can’t even run its monthly board meeting on time
Friday, December 01, 2023
Congestion pricing will be considered by the MTA board one calendar month later than expected.
NYC e-bike owners wonder where to store their rides amid fear of battery fires
Friday, December 01, 2023
A rash of battery fires has prompted landlords to tell tenants to get e-bikes out of their buildings.
Robotic voice at PATH stations warns fare beaters of ‘violation’
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The PATH system is trying a novel approach to deter people from slipping through some of its turnstiles. But, as WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports it's not without its kinks.
Mudslide on Metro-North railroad highlights climate change's threat to public transit
Monday, November 20, 2023
The Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line is one of the MTA’s most picturesque railroads. But the line is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Gov. Hochul’s Interborough Express plan faces old MTA dilemma
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The plan for the Brooklyn-Queens transit connection excites many New Yorkers. But promising new train lines only to divert money to repair the existing system is a tale as old as the MTA
