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New York Times

NYC Forecast Warns of First Big Snow This Weekend as Advisories Are Issued

Up to five inches of snow is expected in the city, and as much as six inches on Long Island, from late Saturday into Sunday morning.

2 days ago

New York Times

NYC Forecast Warns of First Big Snow This Weekend as Advisories Are Issued

New York Post

Manspreading maniac punches NYC public school teacher in the face for simply sitting on subway

"At that point, I was literally stuck there with the dude that kept saying that he's gonna break my jaw ... Over a seat" Seriously" Like, come on. It's 7 in the morning. Nobody pays $2.90 for that."

4 hours ago

New York Post

Manspreading maniac punches NYC public school teacher in the face for simply sitting on subway

Gothamist

Nearly every NYC subway station will get spikes, paddles to combat fare evasion

These relatively cheap attachments have helped stamp out fare evasion on the subways, according to the MTA. The MTA said the equipment has led to a 60% reduction in turnstile jumping. [ more › ]

11 hours ago

Gothamist

Nearly every NYC subway station will get spikes, paddles to combat fare evasion

Gothamist

Bronx man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing longtime NYC subway worker

The Crown Heights–Utica Avenue station in Brooklyn on May 21, 2015 The man refused to get off the train at the end of the 4 line and became irate at the time of the assault, law enforcement officials say. [ more › ]

16 hours ago

Gothamist

Bronx man sentenced to 15 years for stabbing longtime NYC subway worker

New York Times

His Job Is to Make the Subway Accessible. His Own Life Fuels His Work.

Quemuel Arroyo, the New York transit system’s chief accessibility officer, has used a wheelchair for half his life. He understands how difficult it is to navigate the subway.

12 hours ago

His Job Is to Make the Subway Accessible. His Own Life Fuels His Work.

New York Times

‘Watching the Twinkling Subway Cars Chug By’

Hooked on Broadway at a young age, an unlikely dog walker and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

2 days ago

‘Watching the Twinkling Subway Cars Chug By’

New York Times

Eric Adams Swaggered Into City Hall, and Now He’s Swaggering Out

Interviewed as he prepares to leave office, Mayor Eric Adams said that he hadn’t gotten the credit he deserved and that certain forces had always been arrayed against him.

2 days ago

Eric Adams Swaggered Into City Hall, and Now He’s Swaggering Out

New York Post

USMNT star Tyler Adams exits Premier League match with injury in World Cup worry

U.S. soccer fans are holding their breath.

6 hours ago

USMNT star Tyler Adams exits Premier League match with injury in World Cup worry

New York Post

Kelsey Grammer knew LA wasn’t for him 'the minute I got here’: ‘We got nincompoops running things'

Grammer has lived in Los Angeles for 40 years after landing his breakthrough role in 'Cheers.'

3 hours ago

Kelsey Grammer knew LA wasn’t for him 'the minute I got here’: ‘We got nincompoops running things'

New York Times

Uber and DoorDash Try to Halt N.Y.C. Law That Encourages Tipping

The two food-delivery app companies filed a lawsuit against new rules, starting in January, that require food-delivery apps to provide a tipping option at checkout.

2 hours ago

Uber and DoorDash Try to Halt N.Y.C. Law That Encourages Tipping

New York Post

15 injured after San Francisco cable car comes to screeching halt

Some of the cable car's windows were completely shattered, according to photos of the aftermath.

5 hours ago

15 injured after San Francisco cable car comes to screeching halt

Gothamist

6 teens injured in overnight Brooklyn shooting outside party venue, police say

NYPD No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing. [ more › ]

1 day ago

6 teens injured in overnight Brooklyn shooting outside party venue, police say