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How to navigate the Hoboken PATH closure

The MTA's $9 daytime congestion pricing tolls kicked in about a month ago for drivers heading into Manhattan below 60th street. The program aims to push commuters out of their cars and onto mass transit. But at the same time, the cost to ride the PATH transit lines between New Jersey and New York City went up by 25 cents. As an added bonus, the Hoboken PATH station is now closed fo

Albany politicians weigh new taxes to fund MTA's $65 billion construction plan

A roundup of new revenue sources Albany politicians are considering to fund the MTA's $65 billion construction plan. Plus, new traffic data on the effects of congestion pricing. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.

NYC mayoral candidates ditch calls to 'defund' police

Many candidates in New York City's Democratic primary for mayor are striking a different tone on policing. That hasn't gone unnoticed by Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for reelection.

Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption

Once arguably the most powerful politician in New Jersey, Menendez told a judge he was a "chastened man." Outside of court, the disgraced Democrat praised President Donald Trump.

A new exhibit at the BPL encourages visitors to explore their heritage

A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn History goes in depth on the impact of slavery on the borough's past and present. The Chief Historian at the Center for Brooklyn History, Dominique Jean-Louis, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to discuss Traces: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery, which encourages visitors to explore their own history

Uplifting and supporting community in East Flatbush

Across the New York City area, people are making a positive impact on the communities around them. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is spotlighting some of those people. We're calling them community champions. Today we talk to Darnell Benoit. The founder and director of the Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project. That's a community based organization in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, foc

NYC's old subway trains will gradually be replaced by newer trains through 2028

The MTA is in the process of replacing its oldest subway trains. Those are the ones with the vintage looking orange and yellow seats. They’re replacing them with its newest trains - the “futuristic” looking ones that are currently running on the A and C lines. But some riders say they like the seating arrangement of the old trains that allows couples to cozily sit next to eac

Ways to Reimagine NYC streets after Congestion Pricing

The MTA is reporting less traffic and emptier streets in Manhattan after congestion pricing tolls went into effect earlier this month, and with that New York City has an opportunity to transform the ways city roads are used. Sara Lind is a co-executive director of Open Plans, a group that advocates for more livable streets. She talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about ways to reimagi

The 125th Street Apollo Theater turns 91

As the Harlem venue celebrates its 91st birthday on Sunday, January 26th, WNYC host Michael Hill discussed its storied history with the Apollo theater's Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes, and Billy Mitchell, a longtime tour guide and ambassador for the theater who's also known as Mr. Apollo.