Arrest Made After Woman Is Set on Fire and Severely Burned on Chicago Train

The woman, 26, was in critical condition when she was taken to the hospital, the police said. A person of interest was in custody.

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Why a Bill on the Governor’s Desk Is a Tough Call

The measure would require the M.T.A. to keep using two-person subway crews as other systems around the world are cutting back on train staffing.

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Why the Grand Central Subway Passageway Smells Woodsy

A holiday-themed promotion in “Grand Scentral” is perfuming the passage that connects the shuttle train and the 4, 5 and 6 trains. Revenue goes to the M.T.A.

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Does the Subway Still Need Train Conductors?

Gov. Kathy Hochul must decide by year’s end whether to sign a law that would mandate two-person crews on all trains, a practice critics say is costly and outdated.

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How the Interborough Express Could Transform New York

The new light-rail train, linking Queens and Brooklyn, would signal a shift in the city’s center of gravity, toward one less tethered to the office towers of Midtown.

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Bringing New Life to Empty Subway Shops

A dino store, dance parties, radio and visual art are set up underground, building community in free space from the M.T.A.

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A Newborn Girl Is Abandoned at a Penn Station Subway Stop

It was unclear who left the baby in a passageway that leads to the No. 1 train, the police said. She was in stable condition.

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NYC Subway Train Cars Detach While in Service

Two train cars uncoupled on a No. 4 train heading into Manhattan from the Bronx on Sunday. No injuries were reported.

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The Politics Behind the Redesign of New York’s Benches

Officials responsible for public seating often consider how to deter homeless people from using it. So we now have leaning benches and benches with dividers.

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The Slow Death of the New York City Public Bench

Over the years, the bench has evolved from a public amenity to a way to control homeless populations by leaving little or no room to sit down.

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