The MTA's new Subway Time app is now available for all smartphones.
It isn't meant to help you down in a station because most phones won't get a signal down there. Instead it can help you above ground as you're on your way to the subway and planning your trip.
You launch the app, then tap whatever line you're interested in and the station location, and it'll give you the time your train will arrive in real time.
The MTA says the app is another tool to help riders with their busy schedules.
Gene Russianoff of the advocacy group Straphangers Campaign said the app makes it safer for people who have to take the subway at night or overnight.
For now the app provides information on the Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 lines and the 42nd Street shuttle. The MTA says eventually the app will cover other lines as well.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:56:08 GMT
As predicted, cicadas that spent the last 17 years dormant, have come back to life, at least in the garden of one New Jersey home. Author and journalist Warren Bobrow says the insects are making it difficult to work from home.
As predicted, cicadas that spent the last 17 years dormant, have come back to life, at least in the garden of one New Jersey home. Author and journalist Warren Bobrow says the insects are making it difficult to work from home.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:07:42 GMT
Actress Mireille Enos plays Brad Pitt's wife in the new movie, 'World War Z,' hitting theaters next week. The stunner also stars in AMC's 'The Killing.'
Actress Mireille Enos plays Brad Pitt's wife in the new movie, 'World War Z,' hitting theaters next week. The stunner also stars in AMC's 'The Killing.'
Monday, June 17 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:05:21 GMT
Finding the right tuxedo or suit takes some work.Gone are the days when men grabbed the first thing on the rack, say tux shop owners.GDNY spoke with an expert about formal wear for men.
Finding the right tuxedo or suit takes some work.Gone are the days when men grabbed the first thing on the rack, say tux shop owners.GDNY spoke with an expert about formal wear for men.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:39:47 GMT
Jason Kidd has had one of the most impressive careers in basketball history. He's now adding another chapter to the story as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Kidd visited the set of GDNY on Monday and spoke about his new role and what is was like hanging up his jersey for good.
Jason Kidd has had one of the most impressive careers in basketball history. He's now adding another chapter to the story as the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. Kidd visited the set of GDNY on Monday and spoke about his new role and what is was like hanging up his jersey for good.
Friday, June 14 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:05:08 GMT
The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777.
The nation commemorates the adoption of the American flag on June 14. The Stars and Stripes, a symbol of American pride, were officially introduced in 1777. The 13 horizontal stripes and 50 white stars on the flag are loaded with symbolism. The red stands for hardiness and valor; the white, purity and the blue vigilance and justice.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:36:53 GMT
Friday marks six months since 26 people were shot dead at Newtown Elementary School. One of the victims was Avielle Rose Richman, daughter of Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel. The couple- both scientists- has created The Avielle Foundation which seeks to find what causes violent behavior.
Friday marks six months since 26 people were shot dead at Newtown Elementary School. One of the victims was Avielle Rose Richman, daughter of Jeremy Richman and Jennifer Hensel. The couple- both scientists- has created The Avielle Foundation which seeks to find what causes violent behavior.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:26:59 GMT
On June 19, people across the country including Dr. Mehmet Oz will take part in National Dine Out Day. At the Jersey Shore, restaurants will be donating proceeds to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Dr. Oz previewed the event on Friday.
On June 19, people across the country including Dr. Mehmet Oz will take part in National Dine Out Day. At the Jersey Shore, restaurants will be donating proceeds to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. Dr. Oz previewed the event on Friday.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:52:57 GMT
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:30:40 GMT
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A train derailed in one of the East River tunnels Monday afternoon, disrupting service on the Long Island Rail Road. Westbound service between Jamaica and Penn Station is temporarily suspended.
A train derailed in one of the East River tunnels Monday afternoon, disrupting service on the Long Island Rail Road. Westbound service between Jamaica and Penn Station is temporarily suspended.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:50:24 GMT
More than two dozen family members packed a court room to support the daughter who never gave up on finding her father's killer.
More than two dozen family members packed a court room to support the daughter who never gave up on finding her father's killer. For the first time, Joselyn Martinez came face to face with the man she believes took her dad away from her when she was just a little girl.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:26:45 GMT
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
A man aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Newark Liberty International Airport claimed his fellow passengers on the plane had been poisoned and was screaming about going to die.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:03:08 GMT
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has tried to limit the size of soda consumption, ban smoking in parks, encourage bike riding and now there"s another possible plan on the table: mandate recycling of food waste.
West Side resident Matt Murphy has stored a pail of leftovers on his floor for the last two months. His building is part of the city's food-recycling pilot program. Mayor Bloomberg wants to expand the program citywide.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan is scheduled to arrive in his upstate hometown while the funeral of a second victim is being held in the Hudson Valley.
The body of one of three New Yorkers killed in an attack in Afghanistan has arrived in his upstate hometown as the funeral of a second victim was being held in the Hudson Valley.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:56:27 GMT
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to take up a bill that would allow those who are in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
