How much snow does it take to shut down the New York City subway system?

With winter in full swing, tourists and winter weather are flocking to the Big Apple. How does New York City's subway system work when it comes to winter storms?

Ditch the same ol’ holiday events and celebrate the season with NYC’s best shopping, Yule thrills and more

Creator Kayla Krasnow dubbed it a “hidden holiday gem in New York City,” tucked inside a historic townhouse with “beautiful ...

Sharp-eyed NYC train operator saves young Brooklyn subway surfers’ lives

A subway train operator in Brooklyn was grateful Friday for the gut instinct that saved a bunch of kids trying to surf atop ...

Plucky Straphanger Causes Chaos By Abandoning Sick Chicken on New York City Subway

A stonyhearted straphanger brought his chicken along for the ride on a New York City subway before flying the coop and ...

Marine jumps down onto New York City subway tracks to save man

Marine Sgt. Derrick McMillian, a recruiter based in New York City, risked his own life to save a man who had fallen onto ...

Of sub(way) culture and couture: In underground New York, Matthieu Blazy dreams of an inclusive Chanel

The French luxury house chose a real subway station for its internet-breaking Metiers d'Art 2026 show. Read more at ...
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MTA Still Won’t Embrace Open Gangway Subway Cars

The see-through cars have been standard across the globe for a generation, but to the MTA, it's still untested technology.

NYC's F and M subway lines swap in Manhattan and Queens starts. Here's how it works.

Riders in Manhattan and Queens are preparing for a change to the F and M subway lines that the transit agency hopes will ...

NYC Ferry introduces new routes and schedules amid subway changes

The video above aired in a previous newscast. NEW YORK (PIX11) – Commuters are also finding new routes and schedules on NYC ...
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Fear and loathing in the subways: F and M train riders stressed over route changes

MTA officials say the subway switcheroo will make service more reliable, but many riders weren't sold on the idea.

The Great Subway Swap of 2025 has begun: What to know

The Great Subway Swap of 2025 is now underway, a shift intended to address years-long service issues on two lines that is expected to impact more than a million riders daily. Ultimately, officials say ...

After a Subway Train Hits Someone, How Does the Driver Cope?

Some train operators who saw people struck on the tracks said they weren’t told about mental health resources. Others felt ...