Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a day
A new toll on drivers entering the core of Manhattan brought modest but measurable traffic reductions to New York City’s heavily-gridlocked streets in its first week of operation, according to preliminary data released Monday by the state's transit authority.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing, MTA says
Traffic in Midtown and lower Manhattan was down nearly 8% after the first full week of congestion tolling, according to preliminary traffic data released Monday by the MTA. “It has been a very good week here in New York,
What Will Congestion Pricing Do to Manhattan Dining?
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.
New York traffic falls after $9 congestion fee
Traffic in New York City has fallen since a congestion charge scheme for vehicles came into effect on 5 January, transport officials say. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said 273,000 fewer cars entered the central business district from Monday to Friday,
Traffic falls in New York City after $9 congestion fee introduced
Traffic in Manhattan's central business district fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered the borough's central business district after the first congestion pricing fee in the U.S. took effect on Jan.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of raping 16-year-old girl in Manhattan in 2000
A woman filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of raping her when she was 16 years old and working as a babysitter in Manhattan.
Manhattan’s Run-Down Bus Hub Wins $1.9 Billion Loan for Makeover
New York City’s run-down bus terminal has scored a round of federal funding for its $10 billion makeover, just days before ...
Here’s where the Los Angeles wildfires stand — after leveling an area more than twice the size of Manhattan
The iconic landscape of Los Angeles County and its surrounding region have been forever transformed by a massive, multi-front firestorm that has leveled an area more than twice the size of ...
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Manhattan man gets 9 years in prison for child sex crimes
A Manhattan man will spend nearly nine years in prison for child sex crimes and other offenses.
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Manhattan-based builder accused of cheating immigrant workers out of $67K
The indictment comes amid worry that stiffed workers, fearing deportation, won't come forward with complaints.
NYC congestion pricing turns upper Manhattan nabes into parking ‘war zone’ — as drivers take up spots to avoid toll
Across Washington Heights, locals bemoaned that their already-scarce curbside parking spaces have further vanished in recent ...
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McCulloh named mayor of Manhattan; Adamchak becomes mayor pro tem
Karen McCulloh became mayor of Manhattan on Tuesday as the city commission had its annual reorganization. Commissioner Peter Oppelt nominated Susan Adamchak, who became mayor in May following the ...
Feds award $1.89 billion loan to Port Authority for new Manhattan bus terminal
The new $10 billion facility will replace the obsolete 74-year-old terminal. 250,000 people use the terminal daily, including NJ Transit bus riders.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Jackie Robinson Park is across the street. The bedroom can fit a king-size bed. The floors were replaced two years ago. An ...
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What is the ‘Snow Blitz’ happening in Manhattan?
The City of Manhattan is attacking what’s left of the snow left behind by a big blizzard on the roads in an all-out blitz.