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Subway, bus, ferry, bike, and commuter rail updates for NYC travelers

NYC Subway Service Alerts: Saturday, May 23, 2026 — 7 Train Out Between Queens and Manhattan All Weekend, J/Z Suspended, 4/5 Cut Back to Grand Central Through Memorial Day

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Heading out this Memorial Day weekend? Five major subway lines have planned service changes through Tuesday morning. Here is exactly what is running, what is not, and how to get around.

NYC Bus & Ferry Update: Friday, May 22, 2026 — Rockaway Reserve Tickets Live Tomorrow, Q35 Beach Service to Jacob Riis Starts Today, Bx12 to Orchard Beach Returns

An NYC Ferry travels across the water under the red Roosevelt Island Tramway cable car and the Queensboro Bridge at sunset, with the Manhattan skyline in the background.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off NYC’s full summer transit season. Rockaway Reserve ferry tickets go on sale Saturday, the Q35 starts beach service to Jacob Riis today, and the Bx12 returns to Orchard Beach. Here’s the full breakdown.

NYC Subway Service Alerts: Memorial Day Weekend 2026 — 7 Train Suspended in Manhattan, J/Z Out, 4/5 Cut Back to Grand Central

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The MTA announced major track work for May 22-26 affecting the 7, J/Z, and 4/5 lines. Here’s what’s running, what’s not, and the shuttle buses replacing service.

NYC Airport & Travel Update: Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Memorial Day Weekend Survival Guide for JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark

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Memorial Day weekend 2026 starts tomorrow. With JFK’s $19 billion rebuild in full swing, LaGuardia’s free Q70 bus back at full LIRR connection, and Newark’s AirTrain humming through holiday volumes, here’s your practical survival guide for flying out of NYC this weekend.

NYC Subway Service Alerts: Friday, May 22, 2026 — LIRR Service Fully Restored, G Train Weeknight Work Looms Next Week

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LIRR service is back to normal after the strike ended Tuesday, May 19. The G train has weeknight closures next week (May 26–28) between Court Sq and Bedford-Nostrand Avs. Memorial Day weekend track work coming — check the MTA Weekender Friday afternoon before heading out.

NYC Bus & Ferry Update: Monday, May 18, 2026 – Summer Ferry Schedule Launches, East River Splits in Two, NICE Bus Adds LIRR Strike Service

Getting to and Around Brooklyn: Subway, Ferry, Bike, and Wal — HelpNewYork NYC guide

NYC Ferry Summer 2026 schedule kicks in today: East River splits into A and B on weekends, South Brooklyn stretches to Bay Ridge, and Governors Island gets a dedicated shuttle. Plus: NICE Bus adds service for LIRR strike commuters.

NYC Subway Service Alerts: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – LIRR Strike Spillover Hits Queens Hubs, New 2/3/4/5 Schedules Settle In

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LIRR strike spillover is hitting Howard Beach-JFK, Jamaica-179 St, and Jamaica Ctr-Parsons/Archer in the AM rush. New permanent 2/3/4/5 schedules from Monday are still settling. Here is your Tuesday morning subway outlook.

Sunday Commuter Rail Preview: LIRR Strike Enters Day Three Monday, May 18 — Full Shuttle Bus Map, Metro-North and NJ Transit Status

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The Long Island Rail Road is shut down for the first time in over 30 years. Here is every shuttle bus route the MTA is running Monday morning, where the trains DO run, and what Metro-North and NJ Transit riders need to know.

NYC Subway Service Alerts: Monday, May 18, 2026 — New Rush-Hour Schedules Begin on 2, 3, 4 and 5 Trains, Weekend Track Work Wraps in East New York

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Monday morning brings the MTA’s new rush-hour timetable on the 2, 3, 4 and 5 lines, the first weekday after weekend track replacement in East New York, and a citywide commute scrambled by the ongoing LIRR strike. Here is what every line looks like.

NYC Bike & Micromobility: Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Three Scenic Weekend Rides Worth the Trip, From Hudson Greenway to the Prospect Park Loop

Mid-May Saturday is prime riding weather. Here are three weekend routes — Hudson River Greenway, the full Manhattan loop, and Prospect Park — with practical notes on crowding, e-bike rules, and where to grab a Citi Bike when yours dies mid-ride.

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