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Jury finds man guilty of murder on MTA bus
A Baltimore jury found a man guilty of second-degree murder and two gun charges in connection with a fatal shooting on a Maryland Transit Administration bus. The jury convicted James Richburg, 62, in the Nov.
Baltimore Man found guilty of fatally shooting MTA bus passenger in 2024
A Baltimore man has been convicted of fatally shooting a passenger on an MTA bus in Downtown Baltimore last year. James Richburg, 62, was found guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the death of 30-year-old William Womack, who was shot on Dec. 1, 2024.
Jury convicts man accused of shooting, killing another MTA bus passenger
A Baltimore jury found a man guilty of second-degree murder and two gun charges in connection with a fatal shooting on a Maryland Transit Administration bus.
Man Convicted of Killing Fellow Bus Passenger Because Victim Allegedly Bumped into Him and Didn't Apologize
The Maryland man shot the victim, William Womack, 30, after he allegedly bumped into him and failed to apologize A Maryland man has been convicted on several charges after he shot a fellow bus passenger who allegedly bumped into him and then refused to apologize.
Baltimore man found guilty of shooting, killing fellow passenger on bus
A Baltimore man accused of shooting and killing a fellow bus passenger last year was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder and firearm charges. Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the case against James Richburg,
Maryland Man Convicted Of Killing Man On Bus Who Bumped Into Him And Refused To Apologize
A 62-year-old Maryland man, James Richburg, was convicted of the 2024 murder of 30-year-old William Womack. Richburg fatally shot Womack after the latter bumped into him and refused to apologize or say “excuse me.
Man found guilty of killing passenger who bumped him without apologizing on bus
A jury has found the man who shot a passenger that bumped into him without apologizing on an MTA bus guilty. James Richburg, 61, was found guilty of second degree murder, use of a firearm in a crime of violence and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Baltimore man found guilty of deadly 2024 shooting on MTA bus
A Baltimore man was found guilty of second degree murder and two gun charges in connection to a deadly 2024 shooting on a Maryland Transit Administration Bus.Ja
July 2025 marks safest summer month in history for NYC subway, MTA says
Last month was the safest July in recorded history for the New York City subways, the MTA announced on Sunday. Overall major ...
Hochul blames ‘lack of investments’ for MTA’s hellish service meltdowns, even as bloated transit agency eyes fare hike to $3
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday blamed decades-long “lack of investments” in subway infrastructure for hellish service meltdowns ...
What riders need to know ahead of MTA transition from MetroCard to OMNY
Starting in January, MetroCards will no longer be sold, and unlimited passes will be retired, according to the agency.
Subway fare could rise to $3 in 2026 under new MTA proposal
The MTA says it's considering raising the fares for commuters in the New York City area yet again. Here are the proposed ...
MTA ditches ban on alcohol ads, dropping activist stance in desperate bid for cash
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has lifted a ban on alcohol ads — dropping its public health activism in a ...
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MTA Inspector General Flags $2M in Unaccounted Track Material at Large NYC Rail Resilience Project
MTA's Inspector General report said New York City Transit failed to take possession of purchased materials from the 207th Street Yard rail project, but the agency has since adopted report ...
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East Harlem families facing eviction by MTA to make way for Second Ave subway
The MTA has promised to bring a new subway to East Harlem for decades. Now, some residents are being forced out of their ...
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Last month was the “safest” July in NYC subway history, MTA says
Subway crime dropped 8% last month compared to the same period in 2024, making it the “lowest level for any July” since 1995, MTA officials said on Sunday. Further NYPD statistics show robberies are ...
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MTA Inspector General Flags $2M in Unaccounted Track Material at Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project
MTA Inspector General report said New York City Transit failed to take possession of purchased materials from the 207th Street Yard project. The agency has since adopted report recommendations.
Man allegedly attacks MTA worker after asking for directions in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 36-year-old MTA employee was attacked inside a Brooklyn subway station on July 18, according to the NYPD. The incident ...