Proposed tax on NYC cash sales unravels in Albany
New York’s proposed tax on all-cash purchases appears to be falling apart. State lawmakers are now considering removing the levy from the budget, just a week after news of the plan broke, sources familiar with the process told Bloomberg. Under the proposal, buyers of New York City homes purchased without financing for
Major Amtrak line halted after brush fire erupts near tracks in record-breaking heat
Firefighters are battling two massive brush fire in Philadelphia near the train lines, halting operations from Philadelphia to New York.
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms bring flooded roadways, downed trees in New York City
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens and Manhattan.
Cause of fire that disrupted service to Penn Station revealed: Amtrak’s brand-new trains
Flames shoot up beside the tracks after an electrical fire disrupted rail service near Penn Station last week. Amtrak says a metal “skirt board” on the side of one of its NextGen Acela train cars hit an electric third rail, sparking the blaze. [ more › ]
MTA is hiring: No degrees or work experience needed
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — The MTA is looking to fill positions with no education requirements. Full-time provisional positions are open for New York City Transit bus operators; however, to gain permanent status, a civil service examination and a multiple-choice test are required. The minimum starting salary for a bus ope
4 Delaware State University students sought after ‘takeover’ event on Rehoboth Beach
REHOBOTH BEACH, De. - Police say a "Takeover" event on the evening of Tuesday, May 19 led to increased law enforcement presence, several arrests, and early business closures on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, with four event promoters now wanted on felony charges. What we know. Officers from Rehoboth Beach and...
New York City hit with flash floods, leaving drivers submerged
New York City was pummeled with heavy rain and thunderstorms, leaving stranded drivers forced to seek refuge atop their cars amid violent flash flooding. Wild footage showed commuters being swept off their feet and cars being overwhelmed as the deluge of rain and 60-mph winds battered the city late Wednesday. Storm war
Heavy downpours creates flooding issues at NYC subway lines: MTA
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Major subway disruptions have developed as severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours moved through the region on Wednesday. Service is partially suspended for the F and J lines in Brooklyn and Queens, according to the MTA website. The E, M, and R lines are running, but with service changes as wel
New York Woman Left Shocked After Doctor Suddenly Pushes End-of-Life Care: ‘We’re Not Giving...
A woman in New York City, New York, who is fighting cancer, was caught off guard when her oncologist told her that he was transitioning her to end-of-life care. Refusing to accept this or give up, the woman will now seek further treatment in another state, with her reaction to the news quickly becoming viral.
Mount Sinai Accuses CVS of Taking $121 Million in Federal Drug Funds
New York City, New York – Mount Sinai Health System has filed a federal lawsuit accusing CVS of improperly withholding more than $121 million from a federal prescription drug program designed to help hospitals care for low-income and uninsured patients. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Manhattan federal court, centers on t
