New York City's residents spent most of 2025 glued to their screens as they eagerly watched updates on their city's subway system and trash management efforts. The MTA debuted its innovative open gangway trains without doors between cars, which drew mixed reactions from riders who called them "refreshing."
Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams launched his "trash revolution," introducing new garbage trucks in Harlem worth $500,000 each. Residents watched closely as the mayor implemented his innovative tactics to reduce waste and improve public health.
In the world of politics, viewers tuned in for updates on the 2025 mayoral election, particularly after Bill de Blasio weighed in on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's eligibility for office. The controversy surrounding Cuomo's candidacy sparked heated debates among New Yorkers.
Other notable videos that captivated Gothamist readers include footage of Zohran Mamdani's Spanish-language ad campaign, which received widespread praise; the MTA's testing of new subway gates aimed at curbing fare evasion; and reports on a federal immigration raid in Chinatown that left many questions unanswered.
Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams launched his "trash revolution," introducing new garbage trucks in Harlem worth $500,000 each. Residents watched closely as the mayor implemented his innovative tactics to reduce waste and improve public health.
In the world of politics, viewers tuned in for updates on the 2025 mayoral election, particularly after Bill de Blasio weighed in on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's eligibility for office. The controversy surrounding Cuomo's candidacy sparked heated debates among New Yorkers.
Other notable videos that captivated Gothamist readers include footage of Zohran Mamdani's Spanish-language ad campaign, which received widespread praise; the MTA's testing of new subway gates aimed at curbing fare evasion; and reports on a federal immigration raid in Chinatown that left many questions unanswered.
! It's awesome that Mayor Adams is taking bold steps to tackle waste management – those new garbage trucks are gonna make a huge difference 
! And I gotta say, the MTA's open gangway trains might just be the future of public transport 
. But what's really getting my attention is the mayoral election hype 
– it's about time we got some real discussion around issues that matter to us, like affordable housing and education 
! And can we talk about how cool it is when companies invest in their communities? The fact that Zohran Mamdani's ad campaign was widely praised says a lot about the power of good marketing 
. Overall, I'm optimistic about 2025 and all the progress NYC is making 
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, think of all the space saved and less clutter on the platform. And I gotta say, $500k garbage trucks ain't a bad investment if it means cleaner streets and better public health 
. It's great to see Mayor Adams takin' bold moves to tackle waste management. And can we talk about how refreshing (lol) those open trains are? 
and I saw these weird statues of horses along the side of the highway, like what's up with that? Anyway, back to NYC subways... I mean, open gangway trains sound kinda cool, but have you ever tried getting off at a crowded station without doors between cars? 
It's like a real-life video game! And those garbage trucks in Harlem? Whoa, 500k each? That's some serious cash 
. But you know what's even crazier? The Mets' chances of making it to the playoffs this year 
. I mean, I'm no expert, but their roster looks pretty stacked... or am I just distracted from the trash revolution 
- it's like they're bringing back the futuristic vibes from Tron! 
But, gotta ask, $500k garbage trucks? Is that a joke? 
He sounds like a total boss. But, can we talk about the lack of transparency surrounding that federal immigration raid in Chinatown? Like, how many lives are impacted when there's no clear answer? 
We need more facts, less controversy 
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, it's all about innovation and thinking outside the box (or train car, lol!). But can we talk for a sec about the mayor's trash revolution? 
. I think the MTA's open gangway trains are a game changer, but what about safety concerns? Were there any incidents or accidents with those new trains? 
seems like he wants to be Mayor ASAP. Anyway, it's interesting to see the mayor's trash revolution gaining momentum 
can't a person get a minute of peace around here? 
And $500k for those garbage trucks? 
Also, I'm still shook by that whole Cuomo thing 
. Not sure what's more impressive, though - the tech or the fact that they're actually trying to make our commute more comfortable 
. By the way, who else is keeping up with the mayoral election drama? It's getting crazy in the Big Apple! 
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It's not like they have better things to do... like, say, go outside or meet up with friends. And $500k garbage trucks in Harlem? Nice move, Mayor Eric! Just what the neighborhood needed – a shiny new waste management system and a whole lot of Instagram-worthy pics 
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. Can't believe how much emphasis is being put on subway updates, like, I get it, we need better public transport, but let's focus on the real issues, you know? And what's up with the mayor's trash trucks, $500k each? That's just crazy talk! 