Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA Part of Transition from MetroCard to the Tap and Ride Payment System Customers Can Visit Sales Vans or Buses to Transfer MetroCard Balances to OMNY Cards, Refill OMNY Cards, Apply for Reduced-Fare and More Mobile Sales Vans Will Continue to Help Customers Switch toContinue Reading
Photos: MTA/ Emily Moser LIRR to Run Holiday Lights Train for the First Time Metro-North Doubles the Cheer with a New Diesel Train to Join LIRR and Metro-North Trains Holiday Lights Trains welcome the season through New Year’s. The Holiday Lights Trains will be festooned with colorful exterior lights and specialContinue Reading
Image Courtesy of New York City Tourism + Conventions NYC Hotel WeekSM Reservations Now Open Offering 25% Off Standard Rates at 140+ Hotels NYC Winter OutingSM Returns January 20 through February 12, Offering Citywide Deals on Hotels, Restaurants, Broadway, Museums, Attractions, Performing Arts and Tours New York City Tourism + Conventions today announcedContinue Reading
A delivery worker swaps e-bike batteries using a battery swap cabinet piloted in 2024. Credit: NYC DOT 25 Flagship Charging Sites Will Improve Quality of Life for New Yorkers by Reducing Fire Risks Related to Unsafe Charging Practices While Supporting Delivery Workers Since 2022, Lithium-Ion Batteries—Many Uncertified—Have Caused 900 FiresContinue Reading
Fees To Be Waived for OMNY Cards When Customers Transfer BalancesFirst 400 Customers to Transfer Balances at Customer Service Centers Get Fee-Waived Cards The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, the first 400 customers to transfer their balances from MetroCards to OMNYContinue Reading
Photo Courtesy of PANYNJ Survey of 9,000 Travel Advisors and Hospitality Experts by Forbes Travel Guide Continues to Recognize LaGuardia Airport’s Transformation from Worst to Best in Nation LaGuardia Airport’s Latest of Many Accolades Validates Port Authority’s Vision for Creating World-Class Passenger Experience at Region’s Airports Photos and Information on a WholeContinue Reading
Photo by Marc A. Hermann / MTA Bill Recognizing Station Renaming Signed into Law by Governor Hochul in 2024 The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the renaming of the 23 St 6 station in Midtown to 23 St-Baruch College. Just a block away from the 23 St station, Baruch’s contributions toContinue Reading
Photo: MTA The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled a tribute for Saul Zabar, owner of the New York institution Zabar’s, who died this week at 97 and who partnered with the MTA last year to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the New York City Subway, and the 90th anniversary ofContinue Reading
Online Survey Available Now Through Sunday, Nov. 2 Takes an Average of 10-15 Minutes to Complete Findings Will Help MTA Improve Service Throughout Network Take the Fall 2025 Customer Counts Survey Here The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the launch of its Fall 2025 Customers Count Survey for New YorkContinue Reading
Tourism Australia’s craveable pop-up is taking over NYC’s vibrant food scene — serving Aussie-style hot dogs and the chance to win an epic trip to Australia thanks to Travel Answers Group*.   A ‘G’day Dogs’ food truck, created by Tourism Australia will roam the streets of New York City from October 16 toContinue Reading