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‘I wish I could have my son back’: Subway surfing continues as NYC scrambles to halt the trend
Six people have died from subway surfing in 2024, compared to five the year before, according to NYPD data. All but one of ...
MTA installs spikes at this NYC subway station to stop fare evaders
The Metropolitan Transit Authority has rolled out its latest effort to combat fare evasion — this time installing spikes on ...
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NYC getting more open-gangway subway cars amid new MTA order
The design allows for passenger flow between cars, and proponents say they could reduce incidents of subway surfing by eliminating easy access to the train’s exterior. The MTA has been testing ...
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Cameras Will be in 435 New Subway Cars that MTA Wants to Buy for $1.27B–But Only If New Budget Gets OK
The good news: at its last board meeting of 2024, the MTA tentatively approved a $1.27 billion contract to purchase 435 new ...
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MTA's subway camera bet pays off in arrest after fatal F train fire
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul spent Sunday morning discussing various state issues, including the installation of surveillance cameras on every New York City subway car. The MTA has finished ...