Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Updates on the Brooklyn Subway Shooting
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
WNYC's Stephen Nessen updates the latest on the 36th St subway station shooting.
Multiple people shot at NYC subway station in morning rush hour
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
At least 5 people were shot in a Brooklyn subway station during morning rush hour. Authorities said they were still looking for a suspect — a man wearing an orange construction vest.
NYPD identifies a person of interest in the Brooklyn subway shooting
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Officials have linked a set of keys to an abandoned U-Haul van found blocks from the Brooklyn shooting. Investigators say the van was rented by Frank R. James in Philadelphia.
Transportation News: The Stroller Bus Debate, AirTrain Alternatives, Penn Station Woes
Friday, April 01, 2022
Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC Newsroom, talks about the latest in city and state transportation.
MTA Removes "Headknockers" From Penn Station
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
The MTA's $600 million renovation of Penn Station has begun, starting with the removal of low-hanging beams.
Two weeks after mayor launches Subway Safety Plan, problems persist
Thursday, March 03, 2022
It’s been nearly 2 weeks since the city and state launched a new multi-pronged effort to reduce crime in the subways, amid an uptick in assaults. It’s called the Subway Safety Plan.
Hochul drops mask mandates for schools Wednesday, Adams will wait a few more days
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul is lifting the state's indoor mask mandate for schools starting Wednesday. But New York City students will have to wait a little longer.
OMNY farecapping pilot starts Monday, weekly unlimited passes after 12 trips
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Starting Monday subway and bus riders using the OMNY payment method who take 12 trips will be automatically upgraded to a weekly unlimited pass.
MTA rolls out new safety measures to keep riders safe
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The MTA said this week that it agreed to install protective barriers on platforms at three stations as part of a pilot but the agency also has more immediate ways to keep riders safe.
Subway safety and screen doors
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
This week, the MTA and city and state officials launched a subway safety effort − and also announced a plan to pilot protective screen doors at three subway stations.
MTA to pilot protective doors on platforms at 3 stations after years of saying it can’t
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The MTA says it will install protective barriers on platforms at three stations. This comes after Michelle Go was fatally shoved into an oncoming train in Times Square.
Adams and Hochul roll out new plan to increase subway safety, reduce homelessness
Friday, February 18, 2022
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams joined forces to announce a new plan they say will make subways safer and address an ongoing mental health crisis in the city.
Straphangers speak about subway safety, mental health a month after fatal shoving
Monday, February 14, 2022
Riders, city officials and advocates for unhoused populations describe how they’re approaching subway safety and dealing with the collective trauma from the Michelle Go tragedy.
What's In the Box?
Friday, February 11, 2022
We invite our listeners to guess the mystery, news-related item.
Free fares could bring riders back to the MTA quicker, but at what cost?
Thursday, February 10, 2022
The MTA is still suffering from low ridership during the weekdays. What if the agency made riding free?
MTA clocks 3M riders, an omicron era record
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
The subways broke a week-day ridership record for the first time since the wave of Omicron cases hit the city. The MTA clocked 3 million riders on Tuesday.
Ticket to Ride: the MTA Pilots Fare Capping
Monday, February 07, 2022
Later this month the MTA will begin a four-month fare capping pilot for OMNY users. If successful, it could become permanent.
Final Traffic Tally Confirms 2021, Deadliest Year For Traffic Deaths Since 2013
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
273 people were killed by vehicles.
MTA Continues to Run Reduced Subway Service Due to Crew Shortages
Monday, January 17, 2022
The last time subway riders took the B or W trains was the last week of December. The MTA say that's due to persistent staffing shortages related to the pandemic.
Feds Send MTA $6 Billion To Keep "Secret Sauce" Flowing
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The MTA received a $6 billion check today from the federal government, which officials say is coming just in time.
