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Councilmember Espinal Wants Marijuana Tax for NYCHA, Bail Programs—Not The Subway

In response to a new study calling for the taxation of legalized marijuana to help fund the spiraling MTA [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/nyregion/marijuana-legalized-nyc-subway.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fnyregion] , one Brooklyn politician has called the proposal “misguided” and “tone deaf,” arguing that the money should be

Comptroller Reports on Transit Shortfalls For Disabled Riders as MTA Works to Increase Accessibility

A map from the Comptroller’s report shows the lack of accessibility across Brooklyn (Via Comptroller Scott M Stringer)Issues revolving around accessibility have come to the forefront in Brooklyn, especially with citywide focus surrounding the MTA—and the extremely costly plans to upgrade the system, which is a challenge

MTA Adopts Gender Neutral Terminology for Announcements

As the MTA has worked to improve an ailing rail system and manage commuter expectations, many riders have heard the new, live announcements on their journeys—no longer the pre-recorded messages of delays or warnings about packages subject to search. Now, the MTA is going a step further to operate

Real Estate Roundup: Autumnal Apartments

Have you had your pumpkin spice? Ready to put on your Uggz? Well, grab your copy of Infinite Jest because it’s Fall. There’s no better place to watch the leaves change than Fort Greene Park, and there’s no better place to live than Fort Greene and Clinton

MTA Searching For Artists To Design Murals For Three Bensonhurst Subway Stations

(Courtesy: Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/7488701704/in/photolist-cpKy7C-mXEwG9-fr7WZ-aFxKme-gVo4MU-dCaifZ-8hwxkh-kAoV6H-8svPsD-ftTdFM-7vkab8-f7znz-bkWF4r-9bKBwQ-6Hf8g7-8hwxeu-bDx9b2-pVZiby-4F7atP-8AzhB4-asdxZx-HbzHM-8hwxhd-6z2eiq-dwBx7C-asfWX5-8J3Zsq-DcLD7b-bDx9bg-asgaNY-9KWoJK-7zBkMv-83zxqq-aasdx84-frbku-xdX6u-asdmtR-asg9Yb-asdggR-dq1s4F-6Wzo2q-e9vUfD-zoFqD-5eAmgo-5evX1c-e9vUpR-XhqEQ-c2bF27-hw8xD-asdyh4] )Do you have what it takes to hav

Photos: Brooklyn Navy Yard Unveils New Shuttle Buses

(Courtesy: Brooklyn Navy Yard)The Brooklyn Navy Yard has released photos of its new shuttle buses as part of its improved transportation system. The Yard says its transportation plan will provide its growing workforce with direct access to all corners of the city. The brand-new shuttles can be tracked in

CM Lander Slams F Express Service Returning To Brooklyn In 2017

Photo by ricangeekn [http://instagram.com/p/y3MWjiuzak/?modal=true]After a decades-long absence, F Express service will be returning to Brooklyn next year. However the new express route will be skipping some Park Slope stops. The new F express service should be in place by Fall 2017, MTA spokesman

Throwback Thursday: A Ride Along The El Train As It Approaches Sunset Park

How cool is this black-and-white video, of a ride along the El[evated] line from Manhattan into Brooklyn, past Fulton Street and then the 5th Avenue Bay Ridge line, through Sunset Park? Fast forward to the 8:20 mark in the video, as the train approaches Green-Wood Cemetery. There’s

Watch Out For Service Changes On The N Line This Week

Park Slope StoopBelow you’ll find planned service changes for the area lines here in Brooklyn. Headed to Times Square on New Year’s Eve? The MTA has recommendations and closures [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/routeStatusResult.aspx?tag=R&date=12/31/2015&time=&method=getstatus4]

Watch Out For Service Changes On The N Line This Week

Photo by The All-Nite ImagesBelow you’ll find planned service changes for the area lines here in Brooklyn. Headed to Times Square on New Year’s Eve? The MTA has recommendations and closures [http://travel.mtanyct.info/serviceadvisory/routeStatusResult.aspx?tag=R&date=12/31/2015&time=&