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MTA Release First OMNY Vending Machines in The Bronx

By SÍLE MOLONEY
MTA officials announced the activation of the first OMNY card vending machines in the City on Oct. 30, including at both Fordham Road subway stations serving the 4, B and D trains. Officials said electronic OMNY cards which can be tapped rather than swiped at subway station styles provide cash customers a way to take advantage of OMNY’s financial flexibility to pay-as-you-go and never spend more than $34 in 7 days.

Fordham Manor: Man Robbed while Sleeping Aboard D Train

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help locating the person seen in the attached photo who they say is sought in connection with a robbery that occurred in transit aboard the D train in Fordham Manor. 

Subway and Rail Service Changes for The Bronx to/from Manhattan September 29-October 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The MTA has advised of the following weekend service changes. However, a spokesperson also said on Friday, Sept. 29, that due to the adverse weather conditions, these changes may finally be subject to cancellation, and they recommend checking the MTA homepage before heading out to get the latest information, or to sign up for real-time alerts to get notified about service changes as they happen.

No D Train Service during upcoming Weekends between 161st St.-Yankee Stadium and Norwood-205th St.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
MTA officials have advised that due to more needed maintenance work, there will be no D train service operating between the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway station and the Norwood-205th Street station during the following weekends: Friday, Sept. 29, from 11.30 p.m. through Monday, Oct. 2, at 5 a.m. The D service will run between Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue and 161st Street-Yankee Stadium, the last stop. Free D90 shuttle buses will run between Mosholu Parkway subway station serving the 4 train and the Norwood-205th Street station serving the D train.   Travel Alternatives For service between 161st Street-Yankee Stadium and Bedford Park Boulevard,


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Feliz Seeks Federal Action to Curb Paper Plate Use

By SÍLE MOLONEY
District 15 City Council Member Oswald Feliz introduced a bill earlier this year to curb the proliferation of fake license plates by increasing fines for those who sell or use fraudulent paper plates. Feliz told Norwood News on Friday, Aug. 4, New York has seen a drastic increase in the sale and use of such plates. This appears to have gotten worse since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and many administrative offices were closed to the public.