G Train Runs in December, Whitney Strike Date Set

G Train: December Shutdowns Cancelled

The MTA has dropped planned G train shutdowns for December 2026 after small business owners and residents objected, Brooklyn Paper reports. Repairs finished ahead of schedule, so the line should run normally through the end of the year. The G still needs some work, but not the extended closures originally planned. For travelers staying in Brooklyn or Queens, this removes a winter headache for reaching Greenpoint, WilliamsburgWilliamsburgBrooklyn's trend engine across the East River, dense with restaurants, vintage shops, music venues and waterfront skyline parks., Park Slope, and connections to other subway lines. Check MTA alerts before you travel, but the December service should look normal.

Whitney Museum: Strike Date Set

The WhitneyWhitney Museum of American ArtThe American art museum in the Meatpacking District, home of the Whitney Biennial and Hudson-facing terraces. Museum union has set a strike date ahead of a major Roy Lichtenstein show, according to Hyperallergic. The union's chairperson said wages are untenable for making ends meet in New York City. The report does not specify the date. The Whitney is in Manhattan on the Upper East Side. Check the museum's official site before buying timed tickets, especially if you are planning around the Lichtenstein opening.

Subway Doors: A Fatal Reminder

A rider died in Brooklyn on Monday after his backpack got caught in closing subway doors, according to Gothamist. The train dragged him during the rush hour commute. For travelers, the incident is a reminder that a backpack or suitcase can catch even if you are already on the train. Let closing doors go. Wait for the next train. Keep bags in front of you on crowded platforms.