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The MTA’s top lawyer, Paige Graves, is resigning at the end of July months after a Post exposé highlighted the agency’s increased legal costs during her tenure. Graves, who earned $344K annually, made nearly $100K more than Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2025.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and MTA Chair Janno Lieber have collaborated on a plan to speed up bus service, despite differing views on free buses. The MTA expressed renewed faith in the Mamdani administration after years of criticizing former Mayor Eric Adams for stalling bus lane projects.

Bronx elected officials criticized the MTA for removing bus stops along Grand Concourse in 2022 and raised concerns about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's $800 million plan to accelerate buses by eliminating more stops. The officials warned the plan could endanger pedestrians.

A 12-vehicle crash involving an MTA bus occurred in Pikesville, Maryland, injuring 36 people, including the bus driver in critical condition. The bus ran a red light, struck a white SUV, and collided with a FedEx building, prompting a mass casualty response with 15 ambulances and emergency crews.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his commitment to making city buses both fast and free, despite a new 51-page plan titled 'Next Stop' that focuses solely on improving bus speeds. The plan, developed with state and MTA officials, includes a $900 million initiative to reduce trip times on 50 priority routes but omits any mention of eliminating bus fares, a key campaign promise. MTA Chair Janno Lieber expressed skepticism about free fares, advocating instead for expanding the Fair Fares discounted program.

A multi-vehicle crash involving an MTA bus in Baltimore County injured dozens, with the bus ramming into a building and damaging multiple vehicles. Emergency responders, including 15 ambulances, assisted injured individuals, while businesses and power lines were also damaged. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

An MTA construction worker was rescued after falling into a 10-foot trench in East Harlem, prompting a major emergency response and complex rescue operation.

NYC's buses would speed up under a new plan proposed by Mamdani and the MTA, though they remain non-free. Officials described the plan as a way to 'reset the relationship' between the MTA and the city transportation department.

Transit Workers Union Local 100 and the MTA have been without a contract for nearly two months, with union leaders criticizing the MTA's proposals as below inflation and including harmful terms like increased health insurance costs and reduced seniority rights. The MTA describes negotiations as routine and productive, while union representatives warn of potential attempts to expand one-person train operations (OPTO), which the union opposes. A TWU-backed bill requiring two-man train crews awaits Governor Hochul's signature.

The partial collapse of the old Pfizer building in Midtown Manhattan caused multiple street closures and transit adjustments. The NYPD and MTA reported the closures, and the FDNY was notified around 8 a.m. The incident occurred at 235 East 42nd Street.

The MTA will install elevators at five Brooklyn subway stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users, funded in part by congestion pricing revenue. The project, costing over $100 million, is part of a broader effort to make 20 stations accessible and includes upgrades like platform repairs and fare arrays.

Evacuations were ordered at a 33-story building under construction in Midtown Manhattan after structural beams on the 21st floor began buckling, causing upper floors to sag and bricks to fall. The incident disrupted public transportation and led to evacuations of adjoining buildings, though no injuries were reported.

The MTA will issue a Request for Proposal to install elevators and make ADA accessibility improvements at five NYC subway stations, using around $15 billion in funds.

The tri-state area experienced intense rainstorms causing flooding, power outages, a roof collapse in New Jersey, and a bus crash injuring at least a dozen people. Flash flooding affected roadways, businesses, and homes in New York and New Jersey, leading to flight disruptions.

Over a dozen civilians were injured in a crash involving an MTA bus and a truck in Brooklyn, according to FDNY. EMS transported 15 people with minor injuries to a local facility.

The 149th Street-Grand Concourse subway station in the Bronx is undergoing a $123 million renovation by the MTA, despite the street it was named after, Mott Avenue, no longer existing. South Bronx locals have called the project long overdue.

The City Council is expanding the Fair Fares program to raise eligibility for half-priced OMNY cards, allowing minimum-wage workers to qualify for the first time. The MTA supports the expansion, highlighting outreach efforts and the program's role in reducing transit costs for low-income New Yorkers.

Andy Byford, with transit experience in multiple cities, is leading Amtrak's plan to rebuild Penn Station as part of the Trump administration's initiative. He has sought support along the East Coast but has not secured a meeting with MTA Chair Janno Lieber.

Abundio Hernandez Cantu, 36, surrendered to NYPD after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortlandt Park. He admitted to the encounter that occurred on June 23, during which he met the teen on an MTA bus.

The MTA has introduced new R211 trains on the D line, replacing older R68 models from the 1980s. The R211s feature wider doors, digital displays, and improved reliability. The new trains have a significantly higher mean distance between failures compared to the R68s and are part of an ongoing fleet upgrade.

The MTA has introduced new R211 subway cars on the D line, offering increased standing room, wider doors, and improved reliability. These modern trains now provide daily service to the Bronx.

Speed cameras were activated on Wednesday in construction zones on New York City bridges and tunnels operated by the MTA. The cameras will record vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph.

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Van Cortland Park, Bronx, after following her off an MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on June 23, and the suspect, Abundio Hernandez Cantu, was charged with rape.

A New York City Council bill, the Delivery Protection Act, could threaten over 10,000 jobs and disrupt delivery operations, according to a report by AKRF. The proposed legislation would impose licensing requirements on last-mile storage facilities, potentially increasing delivery costs, causing late deliveries, and worsening traffic congestion.

TWU accuses MTA of falsifying bus maintenance records. The article states that N.J. Burkett has the details.

New York City and MTA officials are preparing for an extreme heat alert by opening hundreds of cooling centers and extending hours at outdoor pools. The city's Emergency Management Department has issued the alert as temperatures are expected to rise through the week.

Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens hosted its final live horse racing meeting on June 28 after 132 years, with simulcast wagering continuing until September 7. The Queens Chamber of Commerce celebrated its legacy, citing economic and cultural impacts, while acknowledging the shift of racing to renovated Belmont Park. State officials and community leaders highlighted Aqueduct's role in local history and emergency support.

The MTA has activated speed cameras in active work zones at several NYC bridges and tunnels as part of an enforcement program. The locations include the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

A developer, Sedesco, has fully funded two new subway elevators at the 57th Street station beneath Sixth Avenue as part of a city program allowing real estate firms to fund accessibility improvements in exchange for building larger structures. The initiative, Zoning for Accessibility, aims to accelerate the MTA's federal court-mandated goal of making 95% of subway stations accessible by 2055 through public-private partnerships.

A 13-year-old girl was raped in a Bronx park after being followed off a northbound BX9 MTA bus. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. and was reported by the NYPD.

Police are searching for two runaway teenagers from New Jersey who were last seen fleeing MTA officers at a Connecticut train station. The teens vanished from a New Jersey train station on Friday.

An MTA employee was brutally beaten by a man in a white hoodie and matching sweatpants at a Queens subway station on Wednesday night, according to police. The attack occurred on an NYC subway platform.

The NYPD is searching for a man accused of punching an MTA employee multiple times in a Queens subway station. The incident occurred at an unspecified location within the station.

Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting and stabbing a 74-year-old man on an Upper West Side bus. Jaiden Marrero and Donzell Mitchell, both from the Bronx, were charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon after the incident on June 5. The victim intervened during an altercation between the suspects and a mother with a baby carriage, leading to the attack.

Two men were arrested for stabbing and punching a 73-year-old good Samaritan who was defending a pregnant woman on a Manhattan bus. The incident occurred aboard an MTA bus on June 5, leading to assault charges against the suspects.

An on-duty MTA employee was assaulted at the 71st Avenue subway station in Queens by a suspect who argued with them on the E train platform. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, and police are investigating.

The MTA's newest R211 subway cars are expected to debut on the D line soon, with the N, Q, and W lines following shortly after, as announced by Jessie Lazarus, the chief of the MTA's rolling stock division.

A 73-year-old man was stabbed on an MTA bus in Manhattan around 6:30 p.m. on June 5. The incident occurred on an M104 bus following a verbal dispute with two unknown individuals. NYPD is searching for multiple suspects.

The MTA is piloting a new fare enforcement model on express buses using handheld devices to validate OMNY payments, shifting focus from local routes. The transition aims to train staff and prepare for broader implementation, with challenges including limited technology and personnel.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging the MTA and Amtrak to collaborate on rebuilding Penn Station, following the Trump administration's push for the project. MTA Chair Janno Lieber stated there is no disagreement with Hochul on handling the initiative.