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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA-New York City Transit will install 13,000 Security Cameras in on the agency’s over 6000 subway cars • Full Story
New York state is dropping its mask requirement on public transportation thanks, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. Masks will be encouraged but not required on buses and trains including the New York City subway system • Full Story
The MTA is telling subway riders to prepare to say goodbye to MetroCard machines. By the end of next year, the brightly colored machines, reminiscent of colorful kindergarten toys, will go the way of the subway token • Full Story
The 2, 3, 4 and 5 Subway lines pass through Crown Heights. Starting Monday, they are getting now a speed boost • Full Story
In the aftermath of a mass shooting on a New York City subway train, the mayor floated a high-tech idea: deploy scanners that can spot someone carrying a gun into the transit system before they have a chance to use it. The technology to scan large numbers of people quickly for weapons does exist, and is used now to screen people at places like sports stadiums and theme parks • Full Story
Investigators found a U-Haul truck rented by the shooter prior to the attack and are confident he will soon be taken into custody. He has been identified as Frank R. James, who had posted “concerning” videos online about homelessness and NYC Mayor Adams. James has not yet been taken into custody • Full Story
Shloime Auerbach (ben R’ Eliezer) –South Africa to Chaviva Carlebach (bas R’ Alex) – South Africa
Baby girl to Yankel and Mushky Katzman – Crown Heights
Baby boy to Moshe and Sarahle Nigri (née Zippel) – Crown Heights
Baby girl to Levi and Chanie Schechter (nee Zimmerman) – Phoenix, AZ