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The MTA in New York City has increased fares to $3 for buses and subways, with additional fare hikes for express buses and commuter rails, coinciding with the transition from MetroCard to OMNY payment system and the removal of unlimited MetroCard passes.
New York City's transit system approved a fare and toll increase, with the subway and bus base fare rising by 10 cents to $3, and the MetroCard being phased out in favor of a contactless payment system, to help fund operations amid rising costs. The fare hike is modest compared to other US transit agencies, and the MetroCard will no longer be sold after December 31, 2023, but can still be used into 2026.
This weekend marks the last Bodypainting Day event in New York City, where artists paint attendees' nude bodies in a public space. Meanwhile, a man ran a mile in a Darth Vader costume in scorching temperatures in Death Valley, the MTA Board voted to increase the fare to $2.90 per trip starting in August, a boat struck the Brooklyn Bridge causing damage, and Rockaway Beach is facing a shortage of lifeguards and patrol officers. Additionally, the White House announced new labels for products with cybersecurity protections, the cheapest apartment for sale in NYC is an $80,000 Queens co-op, and Apple's "Find My" app feature is being used for both safety and nosy purposes.