A messy winter storm is sweeping across New York and New Jersey Tuesday, bringing a mix of heavy rain, wet snow and pockets of ice that will snarl travel through both the morning and evening commutes. #winterweather #snowday #nycweather | FOX 5 NY

Transit officials are rolling out new tactics to stop fare evasion across New York City—shifting their focus to buses, where more than half of riders on some Select Bus routes don’t pay. Civilian fare agents, proof-of-payment checks, and new technology are part of the MTA’s strategy to reduce lost revenue and enforce payment. | FOX 5 NY