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Emma G. Fitzsimmons

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World
7 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — It can often feel as though New York City’s subway is stuck in the Stone Age compared with systems in other cities across the world. Trains built in the 1960s still run on the subway tracks, and parts of the signal system date back to before World War II.
Tap Replacing Swipe, in Subway Revolution
World
7 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — It can often feel like New York City’s subway is stuck in the Stone Age compared with systems in other cities across the world. Trains built in the 1960s still run on the subway tracks, and parts of the signal system date back to before World War II.
So Long, Swiping. The 'Tap-and-Go' Subway Is Here.
World
6 Aug 2024
New York and New Jersey are neighbors, but they have not always treated each other in a neighborly way. Their proximity and pride have led to plenty of fights — over who can lay claim to Ellis Island (both actually), which state has the best pizza (still raging) and the proper way to get gasoline (solo vs. full service).
Congestion Pricing Is Coming to New York. New Jersey Wants Revenge.
World
6 Aug 2024
NEW YORK — New Yorkers who rely on the L train are bracing for months of upheaval when their line is partially closed for repairs. Subway leaders have warned of fewer trains on nights and weekends, crowded platforms and diverting riders to alternate buses.
L Train Riders Are Bracing for Painful Repairs