NEW YORK, June 18 (UPI) -- The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York says any commuters not willing to give up reserved seats to the disabled or elderly will face fines.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A video of four young women stripping and giving lap dances on New York's subway has become an Internet sensation after appearing on Darejunkies.com.

NEW YORK, April 10 (UPI) -- New York City politicians and transit officials are angry the Adidas sportswear company invited seven graffiti artists to color up a replica subway car.

NEW YORK, April 7 (UPI) -- A New York subway car was temporarily transformed this week by four local artists into a comfortable living room setting.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Fires in New York City's subway system increased nearly 40 percent last year, delaying an average of 363 trains a month.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The crime rate in New York City's subways dropped 37 percent so far in 2006, with 318 felonies, compared to 510 in the same period last year, officials said.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The New York City Transit Authority is trying translucent trash cans that make it easier for police to spot explosives, in an anti-terrorism measure.

NEW YORK, July 14 (UPI) -- Reports of suspicious packages in New York City have skyrocketed 300 per cent since the London terrorist bombings, it was reported Thursday.

NEW YORK, July 21 (UPI) -- The Straphangers Campaign seventh annual poll of New York City subway riders finds the best performing line is still only worth $1.65 of a $2 fare.