Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York), center, hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Looking on from right is Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines: Church Bells Toll to Mourn Death of Pope Francis 2

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21. Bells were rung at Catholic churches to mourn his death across the Philippines.

US: McDonald’s Grimace Surprises Mets Fans On NYC Subway Ahead Of NLDS Game

McDonald's popular character Grimace made a surprise appearance for New York Mets fans heading to the National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 8. The 7 train on the NYC subway system has a "Grimace wrap" on all 11 cars as it heads to Citi Field for Game 3 of the NLDS match against the Phillies.

US: McDonald’s Grimace Surprises Mets Fans On NYC Subway Ahead Of NLDS Game 2

McDonald's popular character Grimace made a surprise appearance for New York Mets fans heading to the National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 8. The 7 train on the NYC subway system has a "Grimace wrap" on all 11 cars as it heads to Citi Field for Game 3 of the NLDS match against the Phillies.

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

(240308) -- NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- New York State Police and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police are at a security checkpoint at Penn Station in New York, the United States, March 7, 2024. New York State is taking multiple measures in a bid to cope with crimes in the subway system of New York City, including the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

(240308) -- NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police vehicle moves through Penn Station in New York, the United States, March 7, 2024. New York State is taking multiple measures in a bid to cope with crimes in the subway system of New York City, including the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

(240308) -- NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police officers search a commuter's bag at a security checkpoint at Penn Station in New York, the United States, March 7, 2024. New York State is taking multiple measures in a bid to cope with crimes in the subway system of New York City, including the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

U.S.-NEW YORK-SUBWAY-SECURITY

(240308) -- NEW YORK, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police officers search a commuter's bag at a security checkpoint at Penn Station in New York, the United States, March 7, 2024. New York State is taking multiple measures in a bid to cope with crimes in the subway system of New York City, including the deployment of hundreds of National Guard members. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

NY's 'Nostalgia Train' brings back past

NY's 'Nostalgia Train' brings back past

NEW YORK, United States - People enjoy nostalgia rides operating along a New York subway line on Nov. 30, 2014. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority starts operating the holiday "Nostalgia Train," made up of subway cars with ceiling fans, padded seats and incandescent light bulbs in service between the 1930s and the 1970s, on the same day. The holiday train, normally kept at a museum, operates on Sundays only, through Dec. 28.

Ride down NY memory lane with nostalgia rides

Ride down NY memory lane with nostalgia rides

NEW YORK, United States - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York starts operating the holiday "Nostalgia Train," made up of subway cars in service between the 1930s and the 1970s, on Nov. 30, 2014. The holiday train operates on Sundays only, through Dec. 28.

Mobile ticketing services in U.S.

Mobile ticketing services in U.S.

NEW YORK, United States - New Jersey Transit's mobile ticketing program is shown on a smartphone in New Jersey on June 1, 2014. Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York announced its plan to provide mobile ticketing for the Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road on April 28, 2014.

NY's 'Nostalgia Train' brings back past

NY's 'Nostalgia Train' brings back past

NEW YORK, United States - People enjoy nostalgia rides operating along a New York subway line on Nov. 30, 2014. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority starts operating the holiday "Nostalgia Train," made up of subway cars with ceiling fans, padded seats and incandescent light bulbs in service between the 1930s and the 1970s, on the same day. The holiday train, normally kept at a museum, operates on Sundays only, through Dec. 28. (Kyodo)

Mobile ticketing services in U.S.

Mobile ticketing services in U.S.

NEW YORK, United States - New Jersey Transit's mobile ticketing program is shown on a smartphone in New Jersey on June 1, 2014. Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York announced its plan to provide mobile ticketing for the Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road on April 28, 2014. (Kyodo)