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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 24/01/2025
Looks like we've got another chilly weekend ahead of us 🧤🧣 Here are this weekend's subway service changes that you should know: mta.info/article/subw...
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Subway service changes: January 24-27, 2025
There are service changes on the subway this weekend. Here’s how that will affect how you get around.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 24/01/2025
Want this info sent directly to your inbox every Friday? Subscribe here: mta.info/weekender Full-resolution map: mta.info/weekend-map
Weekend Service Changes for January 25-26, 2025
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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
2024 was our best year yet, with a record-breaking 98% on-time performance. Our laser focus on reliability and safety delivered exceptional results. In 2025, we aim to build on this progress with investments that will lead to faster travel times, better resiliency and a more connected region.
A Metro-North Conrail locomotive running along the Hudson Line during the daytime, with greenery in the background.
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
#TodayinHistory: #OnThisDay in 1908, the IRT Borough Hall station opened. It was Brooklyn's first subway station and connected the Lexington Avenue Line to the BRT Fulton Street El and Myrtle Avenue El. This #NYTMCollection photo shows the first IRT train to Borough Hall.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 09/01/2025
The destruction caused by the Los Angeles-area wildfires, possibly the worst ever in California, is almost certain to rank as one of the most costly natural disasters in U.S. history, with the total economic toll well into the tens of billions of dollars. www.latimes.com/business/sto...
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Economic loss from wildfires could top $50 billion, making it one of the costliest U.S. natural disasters
A preliminary report by Accuweather estimated the cost of the wildfires ravaging L.A. County at more than $50 billion, a total that would make it one of the costliest natural disasters in recent U.S. ...
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 09/01/2025
Wide swaths of L.A. County lay scorched after devastating fires, including long-standing restaurants that once defined the coastline as well as a growing number of beloved Altadena spots. Here's what we know. www.latimes.com/food/story/2...
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These are the Malibu and Altadena restaurants destroyed by ongoing L.A. fires
Iconic restaurants across L.A. County have been destroyed by fires, including Moonshadows and Gladstones in Malibu, and Fox's and Side Pie in Altadena.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 09/01/2025
BlackRock is pulling out of a U.N.-sponsored climate initiative, a U-turn for a company that was once a poster-child of the environmental, social and governance investing movement
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BlackRock Withdraws From Climate Coalition, Backpedaling Again on ESG
The world’s largest asset manager is latest Wall Street firm to quit climate groups.
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New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · 10/01/2025
“This is what it looks like when a mature business runs out of ideas and instead seeks to continue its dominance through money and political power,” writes Julia Angwin.
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Opinion | When Mark Zuckerberg Wins Over Trump, We Lose
He has leveraged his political ambiguity to strengthen Meta, with consequences for the future of Silicon Valley and for the truth.
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ABC7 Eyewitness News @abc7.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the Kenneth Fire that has grown to more than 900 acres. An arson investigation is underway. abc7.la/4jbHVvF
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/01/2025
These are our favorite sweater weather dishes, for when you need a low-lift meal to warm you from top to toe. nyti.ms/3DNEuLz
A grid of four photos of different meals. Headline: 13 Cozy Winter Dinners to Warm You Up
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MTA Long Island Rail Road @mtalirr.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Let's work together to ensure a smoother rider for everyone. We understand you may be in a hurry, but please wait for others to exit the train before you board. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: cryorig_transit05 (IG)
An LIRR train pulling into Jamaica station, with customers waiting on the platform.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 07/01/2025
Congestion Relief Zone tolling is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know ⬇️
Photo of a sign near the Congestion Relief Zone with the following text:

Congestion Relief Zone
Car Toll 
E-ZPass 
$9.00
Tolls By Mail Higher Rate

Overnight
E_ZPass $2.25
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy #NewYear! This #NYCsubway car card concept drawing from the #NYTMCollection is by Fred Cooper and suggests resolutions for the new year of 1937. The Subway Sun was a series of hand-drawn, lighthearted signs that were part of New Yorkers' lives beginning in 1918 and continued through 1960s.
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MTA Long Island Rail Road @mtalirr.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Dropped something on the tracks? Don’t risk your safety by trying to retrieve it yourself! Notify an employee or call 511, and we’ll help you recover your item safely. #LIRRSafetyTip 📸: 1zacharyweiss (IG)
An LIRR train approaching Hempstead Gardens during the daytime.
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MTA Long Island Rail Road @mtalirr.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
If you see flames by our track switches, fear not—those are our switch heaters! 🔥 To keep system switches from freezing in the winter, we use natural gas burners and electrical heating elements.
Train tracks lined with small blue flames and melted snow in the evening.
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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Snowy weather means potentially slippery conditions—watch your step! Add in extra commute time, and walk carefully when navigating through stations and the platform. #MNRTracks 📸: darien_citylife (IG)
A Metro-North train running along the tracks in White Plains on a snowy evening, its lights flashing.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 02/01/2025
There will be major service changes on the A, C, and D lines until January 13 while we replace switches at 59 St-Columbus Circle. This switch replacement enables us to deliver more reliable service to the 500,000+ riders who rely on these lines each day. Learn more: new.mta.info/article/serv...
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Service changes on the A, C, and D lines
There will be major service changes on the A, C, and D lines during weeknights and weekends in December 2024 and January 2025 while we replace switches at 59 St-Columbus Circle. Here’s what you need t...
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 04/01/2025
It’s happening! Tonight, MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber unveiled one of the signs at the entrance to the Congestion Relief Zone. Tolling begins at midnight. Learn more: congestionreliefzone.mta.info
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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Is more weekend travel one of your New Year’s resolutions? 💥 Starting this Saturday, monthly ticket holders can travel anywhere on weekends and bring up to two guests for just $1 each with a Family Fare ticket. This special offer is valid every weekend through the end of March.
Two Metro-North trains at Harlem-125th Street Station while it is snowing out, with a light dusting of snow on the platform.
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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Hey Connecticut, start the new year with a faster commute! 🚊💥 Ride our New Haven Line super express trains for a smooth trip to and from New York City. Plan your travel and purchase tickets with the TrainTime app.
The interior of a Metro-North train, with passengers seated inside.
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ABC7 Eyewitness News @abc7.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
The woman who was found responsible for the murder of beloved Tejano star Selena Quintanilla Perez 30 years ago is looking to be released from prison, officials said. abc7.la/3PmPIsL
Woman found guilty of Tejano star Selena's murder says she has 'bounty on her head', requests parole
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 05/01/2025
Congestion Relief Zone tolling is now in effect. Learn more: congestionreliefzone.mta.info
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Congestion Pricing Program in New York - MTA
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AFSCME @afscme.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
GPO-WEP is gone for good! With President Biden’s signing of the Social Security Fairness Act, thousands of AFSCME members can now retire with peace of mind: www.afscme.org/press/releas...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/01/2025
Natural gas stopped flowing through a pipeline that runs from Russia through Ukraine on Wednesday, according to officials in both countries. The effects of the halt, though long expected, could ripple through Europe’s energy sector and potentially affect Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine.
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Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?
And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier?
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ABC7 Eyewitness News @abc7.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
An Amber Alert was issued for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Inglewood after allegedly being abducted. abc7.la/40iC4Ny
An Amber Alert was issued for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Inglewood after allegedly being abducted.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/01/2025
A man drove his truck through a crowd celebrating the New Year in New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more, before opening fire. This is what we have learned about some of those who died in the attack.
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Who Were the People Killed in the New Orleans Attack on New Year’s?
This is what we have learned about a few of the 15 people who died when a man slammed a pickup into crowds on Bourbon Street.
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ABC7 Eyewitness News @abc7.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
✨️2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣✨️ Happy New Year from ABC7! 🥂🥳🎆
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Happy New Year from ABC7! 🥂🥳🎆
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ABC7 Eyewitness News @abc7.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Breaking: The death toll in the New Orleans attack rises to 15. abc7.la/3PkryPE
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Death toll in New Orleans attack rises to 15: Sources
A suspect drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, creating a mass casualty incident. 10 are dead and dozens are injured.
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3rdrail.bsky.social @3rdrail.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy new year Wishing you all a happy healthy and prosperous 2025. What new skills or knowledge will you be working on this year.
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Star Trek Minus Context @nocontexttrek1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
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Star Trek The Animated series scene. Cartoon Spock and cartoon Kirk, well regarded colleagues, are chug-a-luggin' out of some big ol mugs.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 31/12/2024
Breaking News: The police identified a 61-year-old woman from New Jersey as the victim burned alive on a subway train last week in an apparent random attack.
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Victim of Coney Island Subway Immolation Is Identified by the Police
Debrina Kawam of Toms River, N.J., was burned alive on Dec. 22 in a videotaped killing that shocked New York.
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MTA Long Island Rail Road @mtalirr.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
On the way to new destinations. 📸: smnycman (IG)
An overhead view of an LIRR train running along the tracks at Forest Hills at sunset.
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Happy #NewYear! #NYCSubway car 2024 has left the station! As we roll into #2025, we couldn’t be more thankful for the support of our donors, members, and followers. Because of you, we’re able to show the world that the story of transit in New York is a story worth telling.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 31/12/2024
As we approach the end of another year, we’re looking back and reflecting on some accomplishments—2024 was an eventful year for the MTA! 🚆🚌🚇
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MTA Metro-North Railroad @mtametronorth.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Riding our way into the New Year 🚆✨ Here’s to a fantastic 2025! We’ll be running our Holiday Lights train for the final time this weekend—don’t miss your chance to catch it! View the schedule in the thread, subject to change. 📸: smnycman (IG)
A distant shot of the Metro-North Holiday Lights train at Dobbs Ferry at sunset.
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 30/12/2024
Can you believe that 2025 is almost here? 🗓️ As we wait for the ball drop, here's what you need to know about subway, bus, @mtametronorth.bsky.social, and @mtalirr.bsky.social service for December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025: new.mta.info/article/mta-...
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MTA service for New Year's 2025
Here's what you need to know about subway, bus, LIRR, and Metro-North service for the New Year's holiday.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/12/2024
When you’re craving the dynamic flavors of sushi and the warmth of creamy pasta, this speedy meal hits the spot. As with most pasta, this tastes especially great at midnight. nyti.ms/3PfWf8D
A plate of creamy spaghetti topped with scallions, tobiko and nori strips. Headline: The Midnight Pasta to Make for New Year's Eve
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 29/12/2024
Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at age 100, spent his childhood on a peanut farm and returned there after serving in the Navy. His political career took him to Atlanta, the White House and beyond. Here is a timeline of the former president’s life. nyti.ms/4035qyu
A young Jimmy Carter, photographed in black and white, scooping peanuts with a shovel. Photo by Hulton Archive, via Getty Images
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 30/12/2024
We’re celebrating one year of our “Sessions at…” music series! These surprise pop-up performances feature musicians delighting riders with live music in stations across our system 🎶 You can watch all past sessions on @mtaaway.bsky.social: away.mta.info/sessions-at
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/12/2024
Olivia Hussey, who won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Juliet in the 1968 film version of “Romeo and Juliet,” has died at 73. Hussey, who was only 15 when filming began, sued in 2023 over the circumstances of a nude scene. nyti.ms/4gXilIO
A black-and-white photo of Olivia Hussey, in a Shakespearean period costume, staring up at the camera. A headline reads: 1951-2024, Olivia Hussey, Star of 1968 Romeo and Juliet, Dies at 73. Photo by Universal History Archive - Getty Images
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Interested in learning how the signal systems of the #NYCsubway work? Now is your chance! Join the New York City Transit (NYCT) Signal Training School for "Signal School in Session," a free virtual program on Thursday, January 9 at 2pm. Register at buff.ly/49RbbU9.
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Signal School in Session
Enroll in Signal School and learn how subway cars move safely through the system.
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Cookies, coffee, cigarettes, sausages, hair styling, and an amusement park! This #NYTMCollection photograph of the northbound platform of the 157 Street station is a time capsule of advertisements, showing everything you might want for a great summer weekend in 1962.
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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
#TodayinHistory: #OnThisDay in 2008, R-160 cars began service on the E line, giving subway customers traveling between Jamaica Center, Queens and World Trade Center their first taste of New Technology Trains. Do you remember the first time you rode in an R160?
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22/12/2024
A manhunt is underway for the person who set a sleeping woman on fire aboard a subway car in Brooklyn on Sunday morning, killing her, the police said.
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Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say
The police said the woman was sleeping aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning when a man approached and set her on fire.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 15/12/2024
Less than two weeks into running the NYPD, Commissioner Jessica Tisch had a crucial decision to make: whether to publicize a photo of the man suspected of killing insurance executive Brian Thompson
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How an Ivy League Police Commissioner Hunted an Ivy League Murder Suspect
The NYPD’s Jessica Tisch championed the advanced surveillance technology that helped lead to the arrest of Luigi Mangione.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/12/2024
One of Mayor Eric Adams’s closest advisers has resigned from New York City government, the latest departure of a top official as the mayor and his inner circle face a series of investigations.
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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adviser to Mayor Adams, Resigns
The departure of Ms. Lewis-Martin, whose phone was seized by investigators in September, is the latest in a string of resignations among the mayor’s inner circle.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/12/2024
The guidebook writer Rick Steves believes in the transformative power of travel. “I want to go home a little bit different, a little less afraid, a little more thankful, a little better citizen of the planet.” Read or listen to more on The Interview. nyti.ms/3ZApmZi
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 13/12/2024
Introducing the Reduced-Fare OMNY Card! We’ve begun mailing tap-to-pay OMNY cards directly to the over 1.5 million customers enrolled in the Reduced-Fare program. This transition from swipes to taps brings OMNY tap-and-go technology to nearly all riders! Learn more: new.mta.info/fares/reduce...
Image of two OMNY cards, one showcasing the front of the card and one showcasing the back of the card
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority @mta.info · 13/12/2024
Guess what? You can own a piece of transit history! Our official MTA Pop-Up Shop is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to purchase NYC transit memorabilia. After two days of fully-booked appointments, we're extending the pop-up for walk-ins (no appointment required) on Monday, December 16 from 9am - 12pm.
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