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Even if New Yorkers continue to blame Cuomo for their lousy commutes, it’s unclear if that anger alone will impact the results of the primary. After all, many registered Democrats,…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Aug 2018

Justice

Why Are Reports of Subway Sex Crimes on the Rise?

It’s likely the jump is because of broader awareness. But there’s a debate about whether to make penalties harsher for sex crimes on trains and buses.

ByYasmine Chokrane

ByJasper Krause

ByJaniya Taylor

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Aug 2018

Government In Depth

Access-A-Ride or ‘Stress-A-Ride?’ MTA Service Needs Overhaul, Users Say

Complaints include drivers who are poorly trained and service that is slow and inefficient, regularly making users late for work and other engagements.

ByGreis Torres

ByNuha Dolby

ByDarius Jankauskas

ByJeanmarie Evelly 22Comments

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Aug 2018

Education Government In Depth Investigations

Student MetroCards put City Teens in a Summer Squeeze

Most teenagers cannot attend summer classes, jobs or internships unless they’re supplied with a MetroCard or are able to pay for one themselves.

BySokhna Fall

ByFariha Fawziah 3Comments

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Aug 2018

Uncategorized

Transit Advocates Push Mayor on Bus Reforms

The subways are the MTA’s concern. But MTA buses roll on city streets, and transit groups say Mayor de Blasio could be doing more to clear the way.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jul 2018

Health Opinion

CityViews: Dear NYC, Here are 10 Ideas for a Fairer, Healthier Future

‘New York City, known as one of the cultural epicenters of the world, modernizes with the times, but often at the cost of smaller, community-based initiatives.’

ByPaul Benson

ByAnna Lu

BySelwyn Rocha 0Comments

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Jul 2018

In Depth

City Buses Are Wheelchair-Accessible, But Disabled Riders Still Face Obstacles

These include operators untrained in using their wheelchair equipment, or a lack of enforcement against cars blocking bus stops, which prevent drivers from being able pull up to the curb…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 8Comments

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Jun 2018

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: MTA Rescue Plan Seems Stuck Between Stations

‘The MTA doesn’t have a funding crisis now,’ says infrastructure expert Nicole Gelinas.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Opinion

CityViews: As Mayor & Council Clash Over Fares, CUNY MetroCards Offer a Compromise

The Council backs a $212 million proposal for half-price MetroCards for poor families. Mayor de Blasio balks at the price-tag. Why not compromise on free transit for low-income community college…

ByTom Hilliard 3Comments

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Jun 2018

Economy Government In Depth Investigations