G Train

People ride the subway into Manhattan during the morning commute (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Another Weekend, Another Mess Of Subway Service Disruptions

In what has been a familiar refrain lately, yet another weekend is chock full of service disruptions on the subway system.

2013/04/27

Service restored sign at the Smith-9th Streets subway station in Brooklyn - April 26, 2013 (credit: Jim Smith / WCBS 880)

Brooklyn Subway Stop Reopens After Two-Year Closure

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said some work will continue after the station reopens, but it will not affect service.

2013/04/26

Subway station (file/credit: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Commuters Frustrated By Citywide Subway Mess This Weekend

If you’re planning to take the subway this weekend, expect a monkey wrench to be thrown into your plans.

2013/04/13

Police are looking for this man in connection with an attempted rape at a Brooklyn subway station. (credit: NYPD)

Police: Man Charged In Attempted Rape At Brooklyn Subway Station

Demetrius Morales, 23, is facing charges of attempted rape, forcible touching, and third-degree sexual abuse.

2013/03/21

Lawmakers: G Train Riders Deserve Better Service

Two New York State senators called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sunday to undertake a review of G train service in Brooklyn and Queens.

2013/01/27

MTA employees using a pump train are working around the clock to pump seawater out of the L train's tunnel under the East River on Nov. 5, 2012. (credit: Metropolitan Transportation Authority / Patrick Cashin)

MTA Resumes Limited Service On G Train Between Brooklyn And Queens

“We are working day and night to restore service as quickly as possible to give customers more travel options after the storm each day,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph Lhota.

2012/11/07

Rendering of "Silent Lights" (credit: Artist Build Collaborative)

Fundraiser Coming Up As BQE ‘Silent Lights’ Lighting Installation Nears Reality

Earlier this year, we told you about a proposal to light up a pedestrian area under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Efforts to make the project a reality continue, but the people behind it need your help to get the job done.

2012/09/18

A 2 Train at 96th Street - New York, NY - May 9, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Report: Signal, Mechanical Problems Cause Most Subway Alerts

A new report from the Straphangers Campaign cites signal and mechincal problems for about 2/3 of subway alerts in 2011.

2012/05/09

Thousands Of Brooklynites Fighting To Save G Train Extension

The fight to save the G Train extension continues, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hearing from thousands of Brooklynites.

2012/04/05

MTA Subway - File/Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images

MTA Explores Closing Several G Train Subway Stops

“And now, what are they talking about possibly eliminating? One of their few success stories? Mashugana! ” said Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

2012/03/18

4th Ave - 9th St Subway Station in Park Slope - Brooklyn, NY - Feb 23, 2012 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Eastern Entrance To 4th Avenue Station In Brooklyn, Closed For 40 Years, Reopens

For many people in Brooklyn, riding the F and G trains has meant a mad dash across six busy lanes of 4th Avenue in Park Slope. Not anymore!

2012/02/23

Silents Lights Proposal (credit: Artist Build Collaborative)

Proposed Public Art Installation Would Light Up Brooklyn Queens Expressway

It’s not nearly so grandiose as the waterfalls under the Brooklyn Bridge, but one group wants to add light and color to a pedestrian area under the BQE in Brooklyn.

2012/01/05