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Marine Who Put Man Into Fatal Chokehold on NYC Subway Acted in Self-Defense, Lawyer Says
Lawyers for the 24-year-old man at the center of the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan subway train said their client “never intended to harm” the 30-year-old homeless man, and “could not have foreseen his untimely death.”
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NYC Subway Chokehold Death Ruled a Homicide, As Groups Demand Justice for Jordan Neely
The death of a homeless man who allegedly had threatened passengers aboard a New York City subway and was put into a chokehold by one of the riders has been deemed a homicide, according to the medical examiner.
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These Are the Most Bizarre ‘Things' People Leave in Ubers
Calling Uber customer service? Here’s what to do if you lost any of these items — and more from the 2023 list.
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MBTA Says Riders Should Plan for Longer Times as Speed Restrictions Continue
The MBTA said riders should plan for additional travel time on the Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Mattapan Lines this week.
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MBTA Speed Restrictions Continue Amid Partial Weekend Shutdowns on Green, Orange Lines
After implementing surprise speed restrictions across the entirety of the Red, Green, Orange and Blue lines Thursday night, the MBTA shared what prompted the sudden announcement at a news conference Friday morning.
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Sudden Slowdowns Frustrate Riders as Problems Mount on MBTA
After implementing surprise speed restrictions across the entirety of the Red, Green, Orange and Blue lines Thursday night, the MBTA shared what prompted the sudden announcement at a news conference Friday morning.
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Rhode Island Senate President: Transit CEO Must Step Down
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio called for the resignation of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott Avedisian on Friday, citing what he called, “enduring challenges that have only grown more severe over the years.” The Democrat pointed to what he called foreseeable problems — including a driver shortage at the start of the school year — that have…
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MBTA's General Manager to Leave Embattled Agency in 2 Months
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak announced in a letter to MBTA employees Tuesday afternoon that he is leaving the embattled agency. “It is with mixed emotions that I share with you the news that January 3rd, 2023 will be my last day at the MBTA. Serving as MBTA General Manager has been the experience of a lifetime and it has…