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Why NYC Subway Wait Times Feel Longer Than Ever

The pandemic and a hiring freeze have led to a shortage of train operators, conductors and workers in New York City, forcing thousands of subway trips to be canceled. Source: New York Times

Why the New York Subway Has a Water Problem

Thursday’s storms flooded parts of the subway system, underscoring its vulnerability to heavy rains, which could become more common with climate change. Source: New York Times

Sarah Feinberg Nominated to Run M.T.A.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will nominate Sarah Feinberg, a close ally, to oversee the largest transit system in North America. Source: New York Times

The M.T.A. Is Breached by Hackers as Cyberattacks Surge

Hackers with suspected ties to China penetrated the New York transit agency’s computer systems in April, an M.T.A. document shows. Transit officials say the intrusion did not pose a risk to riders. Source: New York Times

New York's Subway Returns to 24 Hours Full Service

The system began closing overnight for cleaning at the start of the pandemic, but M.T.A. officials restored round-the-clock trains early Monday, bringing the longest shutdown in the subway’s history to an end. Source: New York Times