Commuting anywhere in this city is about to get a little pricier. The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) board has decided to raise single-fare rides from $2.50 to $2.75 [http://nypost.com/2015/01/22/mta-approves-fare-and-toll-hikes/] on March 22. As planned, unlimited monthly MetroCards will increase from $112 to
fbi
The FBI and NYPD are alerting the public [http://www.fbi.gov/newyork/press-releases/2015/virtual-kidnapping-scam-on-the-rise-in-new-york-city#disablemobile] to a frightening new phone scam targeting New York City residents. Con artists dial seemingly random phone numbers, claim to have kidnapped a family member, and demand money be wired immediately in exchange
The FBI and NYPD are alerting the public [http://www.fbi.gov/newyork/press-releases/2015/virtual-kidnapping-scam-on-the-rise-in-new-york-city#disablemobile] to a frightening new phone scam targeting New York City residents. Con artists dial seemingly random phone numbers, claim to have kidnapped a family member, and demand money be wired immediately in exchange
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Photo by Ed Yourdon [https://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/15224394854]The city has approved a plan to replace a total of 7,600 outdated pay phone booths with sleek public WiFi kiosks in all five boroughs, including 586 in Brooklyn that will be completed by 2019. The city’s
Photo by PhotoExplorer [https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomlight/15908078045]The city has approved a plan to replace a total of 7,600 outdated pay phone booths with sleek public WiFi kiosks in all five boroughs, including 586 in Brooklyn that will be completed by 2019. The city’s Franchise
As we reported last month [/blog/transportation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-mtas-proposed-fare-toll-hikes] , the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) plans to raise the cost of unlimited MetroCards by 4% over the next two years. When it comes to single-ride MetroCards, it gets a little complicated. The 30-day MetroCard will definitely jump from $112 to $116.50,
As we reported last month [/blog/transportation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-mtas-proposed-fare-toll-hikes] , the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) plans to raise the cost of unlimited MetroCards by 4% over the next two years. When it comes to single-ride MetroCards, it gets a little complicated. The 30-day MetroCard will definitely jump from $112 to $116.50,
The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has withdrawn its controversial plan to remove 98 properties awaiting landmark status from their list, including the historic Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] and Lady Moody’s House in Gravesend [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/12/nearly-100-nyc-sites-may-removed-landmark-consideration-including-lady-moodys-house-gravesend/] . As we previously reported [http://www.
St. Augustine Church
Photo by Beyond My Ken The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has withdrawn its controversial plan to remove 98 properties awaiting landmark status from their list, including St. Augustine’s Church on 6th Avenue [/blog/history/green-wood-cemetery-st-augustines-on-list-of-nearly-100-nyc-sites-that-may-be-removed-from-landmark-consideration] , Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/] and Lady Moody’s House in Gravesend
Once again, the MTA has announced plans to raise fares and tolls – this time by 2 percent a year for the next two years. The 30-day MetroCard will definitely jump from $112 to $116.50, but the MTA is deliberating on whether to raise the price of the single ride
Once again, the MTA has announced plans to raise fares and tolls – this time by 2 percent a year for the next two years. The 30-day MetroCard will definitely jump from $112 to $116.50, but the MTA is deliberating on whether to raise the price of the single ride
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Middle school applications for the 2015-2016 school year are now available at elementary schools across the city. How To Apply Students in 5th grade and 6th grade (for K-6 elementary schools) can apply to middle schools in their district, as well as certain boroughwide and citywide schools. Each student will