In this edition of 'Eyewitness News Extra Time,' we begin with the current round of MTA fare and toll hikes approved on Wednesday.
For subways and buses in New York City, the current fare of $2.75 is increasing up to $2.90 on August 20.
NYC Transit, LIRR and Metro-North Railroad fares will go up 4%. On August 6, tolls on nine MTA bridges and tunnels will rise an average of 5.5% and as much as 10% for those who don't have E-Z Pass.Here are the other major headlines from Wednesday's show:Family members and eyewitnesses are speaking out after aThe deadly incident unfolded outside Food Universe on West 138th Street and Broadway in Hamilton Heights on July 7.
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