Fare Evasion Down – Revenue Up!

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(New York, NY) — The MTA says subway fare evasion is down while revenue is way up. MTA officials say their low-tech efforts to stop fare beaters by putting fins on turnstile gates is working, citing a

Gov. Hochul on 2026 Budget

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a general agreement has been made on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.  It includes billions in new spending, criminal justice and mental health law changes and a “bell-to-bell” ban on cellphones

Win Tickets to Ferryhawks Home Opener 2025

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Enter the 77WABC Contest to win a four-pack of tickets to The Staten Island Ferryhawks Home Opener this Friday, May 2nd at 7pm where our beloved Ferryhawks are set to face the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars at the

Vanna White On Where She Stands With Pat Sajak

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(New York, NY)  —  Vanna White still speaks to and sees Pat Sajak.  While the “Wheel of Fortune” host retired last year, the 68-year old letter-turned says they’re still on good terms and also go out to

Woodpecker Vandalizing Town

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(Rockport, Mass.)  —  A woodpecker is vandalizing a town in Massachusetts.  So far, the frisky bird has damaged some 25 cars in Rockport during the past two months.  It seems to be puncturing side door mirrors and

Knicks fans have something to be excited about

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(Detroit, MI) — The Knicks have a commanding lead in their best of seven first round series. New York took down the Pistons 94-93 to win Game Four in Detroit. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks in scoring

Let the conclave begin

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(Vatican City) — The work of selecting a new pope in secret is set to begin just over a week from now. The Vatican announced today that the closed door process known as a conclave will begin