The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.

Joseph Lynskey was waiting for the subway in Manhattan last month when a random act of violence transformed his life.

Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.

Debbie Kawam, as she was known in high school, was a cheerleader and a sunny presence. As the decades went on, she fell into an abyss.

They were the bright lights during a rocky year, making the city a cooler, and fairer, place to be.

The Brooklyn district attorney said the police were trying to retrace the woman’s steps to find a clear picture of her face. The man accused of killing her has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge.

The police said a man was taken into custody. The victim had been seated in a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning when a man set her on fire.