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New York City is the first city in America to implement congestion pricing. (Photo Credit: Cayetano Gil / Unsplash)

New York City’s Congestion Pricing Ushers in a New Era of Faster Commutes

Lara Adamjee, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2025
The wear and tear of the outdated train tracks lay the grounds for the age-old question: why are we paying a fare for this quality of service? (Photo Credit: Andre Benz / Unsplash)

A Critique of the Metropolitan Transit Authority

Melissa Zhou, Staff Reporter
December 30, 2024
Each day, there are 610,000 bike trips made in New York City. (Photo Credit: Spenser Sembrat / Unsplash)

Citi Bike’s Impact on New York City Transportation

Lara Adamjee, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
The 7 Train is nicknamed the “International Express,” connecting Flushing, Queens and Times Square, Manhattan, with stops all along numerous vibrant ethnic neighborhoods. (Photo Credit: Harry Gillen / Unsplash)

March 2024 Crossword: NYC Neighborhoods Theme

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024
Here is a Flushing bound # 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. Following the implementation of CBTC on the Number 7 line, it has become one of the most reliable services on the New York City subway system.

A Century Old Subway System is Finally Getting an Upgrade: What CBTC Means for New York City Subway Commuters

Maheen Alam, News Editor
January 16, 2024
Gregg Paravati’s role in the tram cabin has changed over the years: whereas the original tram required more mechanical operation, today’s cabin is kept in motion by a computer system.

From 250 Feet Up, Gregg Paravati Keeps Roosevelt Island Moving

Charlotte Zhou, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
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A Century-Delayed Subway Line Is Revived: Continued Progress On the Second Avenue Subway Extension

Anna Koontz, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2023
In 2022, President Biden attended the Climate Conference in Egypt, highlighting his devoted interest in addressing the climate crisis, along with his efforts to create a cleaner, greener planet by working with other countries. (Photo Credit: White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Biden’s Push With the Climate Change Agenda: A Step Back in the Federal Government’s Efforts

Eyenain Misgar, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2023
The MTA is the main source of transportation in New York City, with thousands of customers depending on its system daily. The loss of Twitter as a reliable and widespread source of transit updates created a crisis for many loyal riders. Photo Credit: Nic Y-C / Unsplash

What Elon Musk’s Twitter Means for the MTA

Elizabeth Colón, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2023
Here is a photograph of the F train. The F train line is currently experiencing CBTC updates on Eighth Avenue and the Culver Line. Photo Credit: Piotr Osmenda / Unsplash

The Trials and Tribulations of the MTA

Amy Beloume, Staff Reporter
July 18, 2023
Recently New York City has experienced a significant increase of the police presence in its subway systems.

Hochul’s New York City Subway Safety Plan Sees Questionable Progress

Tristan Borlongan, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2023
Managing Editors, Copy Chiefs, and Editors-in-Chief of ‘The Science Survey,’ the writers of the May 2023 Advice Column, pose for a photo. Depicted above, from left to right, are William Fernando ’23, Tiankuo Zhang ’23, Shahabir Sami ’23, Griffin Weiss ’24, Maliha Chowdhury ’24, Acadia Bost ’24, Aaminah Bukhari ’23, Charlotte Zhou ’24, Ayshi Sen ’24, Yasmine Salha ’24, and Jacey Mok ’24.

May 2023 Advice Column: Achieving Success in the Spring Semester

Acadia Bost, Shahabir Sami, Ayshi Sen, Tiankuo Zhang, Maliha Chowdhury, Charlotte Zhou, Aaminah Bukhari, Jacey Mok, William Fernando, Yasmine Salha, and Griffin Weiss
May 2, 2023
Commuters can now pay their fares by tapping on OMNY readers, as seen at the Number 4 train Bedford Park Boulevard Station near Bronx Science.

The End of the Line – Say Goodbye to New York City’s Iconic Yellow MetroCards

Aaminah Bukhari, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2023
Despite the cost of a subway fare ride, currently at $2.75 per trip, many subway stations in New York have infrastructure problems that often make trains prone to delays.

The Issue of Homelessness in New York City and the MTA Subway System

Karishma Ramkarran, Staff Reporter
December 31, 2022
During the beginning months of the Coronavirus pandemic, many subway stations were close to deserted.

The MTA is Ushering in a New Era of Transit, But Many Questions Are Still Left Unanswered

Gabriel McCarthy, Staff Reporter
December 28, 2022
The new subvariant, BA.5, has shown an increased ability to mutate and change its protein structure.

The Omicron BA.5 Variant and the Coronavirus Pandemic

Marina Tiligadas, Staff Reporter
July 22, 2022
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September 2022 Crossword: New York City History Theme

Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
July 21, 2022
Walking through a train station with Luke Jow '22 consists of a lesson in subway history, split second decisions about which car to board, and greetings to MTA personnel.

The Scrolling of Pelham 123: A Profile of Luke Jow ’22

Maggie Schneider, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2022
The Number 7 train is one of New York’s busiest subway lines, serving heavily trafficked stations such as Times Square 42nd Street and Flushing Main Street, and consequently, it is a key subway line that connects Queens to Manhattan.

What Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Has in Store For the MTA

Raisa Barshai, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2022
Some performers prefer the more open spaces of the train platforms.

Bringing Life Back to the Underground

Miaoting Zhen, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2021
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