New York City|News|
Half-Price MetroCard Program Won't Include Single Rides
The so-called Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers will only cut prices for seven- and 30-day MetroCards.
Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Noah Manskar covers all things New York City for Patch, writing citywide stories about crime, politics, the subways and much else. He came to Patch from Blank Slate Media, where he covered community news and local politics in Nassau County, Long Island. He has won six awards from the New York Press Association and the Press Club of Long Island, including a first-place honor for a story about allegations of sexual abuse against the former president of a prestigious Catholic high school.
Noah grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015. He lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with his partner, Claire, and their cat, Martha Washington.
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Snow Advisory Issued, Forecasters Now Warn 5 Inches Could Hit NYC
The storm will bring gusty winds and a nasty evening commute.
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Massive Subway Fare Hikes Loom Even With Service Cuts
Planned fare hikes in the next three years won't be enough to fill the MTA's massive budget deficit.
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Queens, NY|News|
Suspicious Bag Cleared At JFK Airport Terminal
Passengers were held at security checkpoints after the bag was reported, a Port Authority spokeswoman said.
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Jamaica, NY|News|
Jamaica Woman Has Been Missing For A Week, Police Say
Esther Moyo was last seen on Nov. 8 in her home on 149th Street, police said.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Straphanger Punched In Face After Asking To Sit: Police
The brute attacked the 63-year-old after she asked him to move his bag, police say.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Here's When Snow Will Slam NYC
About an inch is expected to fall by Thursday evening.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Another NYC Cabbie Dies By Suicide, Latest In String Of Deaths
Roy Kim's death marks the eighth suicide by a professional driver in about a year.
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New York City|News|
Up To 3 Inches Of Snow Could Hit NYC, Official Says
The city's Department of Sanitation is bracing for the season's first snowfall on a cold and wet Thursday.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
NY's $3B Gift To Amazon Could Pay For Wish List Of Fixes: Pols
Foes of Amazon's plan for Long Island City say New York is giving away taxpayer money better spent on infrastructure and education.
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New York City|News|
Judge Says NYCHA's Lead Paint Settlement 'Not Fair'
The sweeping deal is "not fair, reasonable, or consistent with the public interest," Judge William Pauley III ruled.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Freeze Warning Issued As Half-Inch Of Snow Looms
Temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s early Thursday morning.
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New York City|News|
Women Pay More To Get Around NYC Without Getting Killed: Study
Women shell out more money each month as they try to avoid the perceived dangers of public transit at night, an NYU survey found.
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New York City|News|
Amazon's $3B Deal: What It Means For NYC
The city and state's deal includes big tax breaks for Amazon and some community benefits for Long Island City.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Arrested In Forest Hills Hit-And-Run, Police Say
A Glendale man has been charged with leaving the scene of the accident that killed 29-year-old Niklas Ahern.
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New York City|News|
Amazon To Open In NYC With Help From Big Tax Breaks
The online retailer says it will bring more than 25,000 jobs to two East Coast locales, marking the end of a nationwide search.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: First Snowfall Of The Season Just 2 Days Away
The white stuff is expected to return a week before Thanksgiving.
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NYC Food Carts Will Soon Get Grades Like Restaurants
The Department of Health will soon apply its letter grade program to food carts and trucks.
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New York City|News|
Public Advocate's Office Could Be Axed Under Council Bill
Lawmakers plan to put forward a bill that could abolish the public advocate's post — right before a special election to fill it.
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New York City|News|
This NYC Subway Elevator Only Works Half The Time
Private developers are even worse than the MTA at keeping elevators running, advocates say.
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