Don't get stranded this Labor Day! The MTA is tweaking subway, LIRR, and Metro-North schedules for the long weekend. Expect weekend schedules with Sunday service on Labor Day, plus some LIRR Montauk Branch surprises. Extra trains are running to ease the Hamptons exodus, but check the MTA website for specific route changes and avoid holiday travel headaches!

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Queens express bus riders are living the commuter dream with clean, calm, and comfortable rides to Manhattan, while Staten Island counterparts face overcrowding and cancellations, sparking demands for change. But no matter where you live, brace yourself—a fare hike is coming in January.

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Ghost Cars of NYC: How phantom vehicles with fake or missing plates are costing the city millions, dodging fines, and creating safety hazards. A new City Council report exposes the shocking extent of the problem, revealing hotspots, financial losses, and the ease with which drivers exploit the system. Are tougher enforcement measures the answer to stopping these revenue-draining, law-breaking vehicles?

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Is Zohran Mamdani the future of New York, or just too radical? With only four bills passed in five years, his record is under fire in the mayoral race. We break down his progressive agenda, from free tuition to decriminalizing prostitution, and explore the heated debate: visionary leadership or unrealistic wish list? Find out if his bold ideas can win over voters or if his opponents will succeed in painting him as too extreme for the city.

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A federal judge intervened after horrifying conditions were exposed at a Manhattan immigration detention center. Detainees described being crammed into rooms without basic necessities, forced to endure foul odors and sleep on the floor. A shocking video fueled the outcry, leading to a court order limiting the number of people ICE can hold there. While improvements have been reported, the legal battle continues over migrant treatment in federal custody.

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After a mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis left two children dead and seventeen injured, New York City is increasing security at religious sites, despite no known threats. The FBI is investigating the shooting as a possible hate crime and act of domestic terrorism, while New Yorkers express grief and gratitude for increased police presence. Cardinal Dolan and others call for prayer and an end to violence, as communities demand action beyond thoughts and prayers to ensure safe spaces for worship.

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NYC schools are implementing a bell-to-bell cellphone ban, sparking debate among parents and educators about focus versus accessibility. Meanwhile, NJ schools are exploring AI to personalize learning. Eyewitness News will air a special segment September 3rd at 5:30 PM, diving into the pros and cons of these tech changes in education.

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Don't miss September's celestial show! As autumn arrives, longer nights bring prime stargazing. Saturn and Neptune reach opposition, shining brighter than usual, while Venus dazzles as the morning star. Jupiter joins the party later in the month. Catch the Aurigid and Epsilon Perseid meteor showers early in September, and after the new moon on the 21st, darker skies reveal the rising constellation Pegasus. Get ready for cooler air, fewer bugs, and a sky full of wonders!

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NYC Schools Go Phone-Free: Discover how a new state law is changing school culture by banning smartphones during class. Hear from a principal, students, and teachers about the surprising benefits, challenges, and the creative solutions schools are using to keep kids focused and connected in real life.

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Beat the Labor Day rush! New Acela trains won't speed up travel, NY may legalize mace, and a beloved NYC figure passes. Plus, a Chinatown favorite closes, restaurants offer board games, dogs hit the U.S. Open, and a Devil Wears Prada sequel tease!

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